Jun 03 WATCH: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and George Floyd’s family visit site of Floyd’s death By Associated Press U.S. civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump and the son of George Floyd paused to remember him at the makeshift memorial where Floyd was killed in Minneapolis. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: Restaurants in much of New York get green light for outdoor dining By Associated Press Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that restaurants must place outdoor tables 6 feet apart, all staff must wear face coverings, and customers must also wear covering when not seated. Continue reading
Jun 03 Thousands in London decry racial injustice, police violence By Pan Pylas, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Thousands of people demonstrated in London against police violence and racial injustice following the killing of George Floyd in the United States. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: Obama holds virtual town hall on policing and civil unrest Former President Barack Obama is taking on an increasingly public role as the nation confronts a confluence of historic crises that has exposed deep racial and socioeconomic inequalities in America and reshaped the November election. Continue reading
Jun 03 Rubber bullets are supposed to be ‘less than lethal,’ but they can still kill or maim By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News The use by police of rubber bullets has provoked outrage, as graphic images have flashed on social media showing people who have lost an eye or suffered other injuries after being hit. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: Murder charge upgraded in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged By Tim Sullivan, Matt Sedensky, Associated Press Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd's neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers. Continue reading
Jun 03 D.C. National Guard to investigate helicopter maneuvers to show force By Michael Balsamo, Robert Burns, Associated Press The National Guard of the District of Columbia is investigating the use of one of its helicopters to make a "show of force" against protesters near the White House. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: White House holds news briefing amid nationwide protests By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The White House press secretary Kayliegh McEnany held a news briefing amid nationwide protests on June 3. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: Esper breaks with Trump, opposes using military for protests By Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Michael Balsamo, Robert Burns, Associated Press Esper says active-duty troops in a law enforcement role should be used in the United States "only in the most urgent and dire of situations," adding, "We are not in one of those situations now."… Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses coronavirus reopening By Candice Norwood The plan includes mandating face coverings for passengers on public transportation, limiting subway car capacity and expanding COVID-19 testing. Continue reading