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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that the state's Department of Human Rights is launching an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department following the death of George Floyd. Watch his remarks.
"At the end of the day, they get to go home and be with their families. Gianna does not have a father," she said.
The investigation will look into the death of George Floyd and review the department's practices over the past 10 years.
"Our criminal justice system is used as a system of social control so often," he told Elaine Quijano, anchor of "Red & Blue" on CBSN.
Protests against police brutality and racism have escalated nationwide. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest on the unrest and the investigation into George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Activists continue to demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery with protests across the country. And Joe Biden has been urged to choose a black woman for vice president. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss those developments and how the protests are personally weighing on him.
Unrest flared up again overnight in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd. A local police precinct was set on fire and the National Guard has been called in. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN from the scene with the latest developments.
Commissioner of Corrections Paul Schnell said that Derek Chauvin has been moved partially due to COVID-19 concerns
George Floyd's death in police custody has roiled not just Minneapolis but the nation, sparking days of protests.
Derek Chauvin, the former officer, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, an official said.
Floyd, 46, died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck for several minutes while he cried out that he couldn't breathe.
Mayor Jacob Frey held back tears as he called for calm in the wake of violent protests over George Floyd's police death.
The Minnesota National Guard was activated and sent 500 soldiers to the Minneapolis twin city of St. Paul and surrounding communities to help control the situation.
"I am absolutely sorry for the pain, the devastation and trauma that Mr. Floyd's death has left on his family," Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said.
Demonstrators furious about George Floyd's death confronted officers. Man fatally shot nearby. Mayor asked for National Guard's help. Cops used tear gas and rubber bullets.
The noontime protest Wednesday was peaceful, with demonstrators chanting and lifting signs.
Chaos and anger have erupted across the country over the death of George Floyd, the black man who died after being pinned down by the neck by Minneapolis police officers. WCCO reporter Christiane Cordero has the latest from the scene in Minneapolis.
A new report from the Minneapolis Fire Department says paramedics in the ambulance carrying Floyd checked his pulse "several times…finding none…"
A disturbing video showing an officer kneeling on the unarmed man's neck has drawn outrage.
The video shows the man, identified as George Floyd, groaning and saying repeatedly, "I can't breathe."
Thousand of protesters gathered in Minneapolis demanding justice for George Floyd after he died in police custody. The protest reached its boiling point when police fired tear gas at demonstrators. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues spoke to Floyd's family. He joins CBSN to share what they said and what's next for the officers involved.
Video showing an officer pressing his knee into the unarmed black man's neck has drawn outrage and protests.
"It was déjà vu all over again," Carr said of the video of George Floyd being pinned down by police.
Protesters clashed with police in downtown Minneapolis Tuesday night over George Floyd's death.
Videos show police using smoke bombs or tear gas, as well as flash grenades, against the demonstrators.
