C this practice is still going strong across the u. S. As the secretary of defense says he is against deploying the military to quell demonstrations. And poll race in gothenburg sweden which has become the 1st country in the world to use drones to save the lives of victims of cardiac arrest. So now after more than a week of protests calling for justice for a black man who died while being arrested all 4 officers have now been charged George Floyds death triggered mass demonstrations right across the United States and around the world and showing no sign of letting up this was a scene outside the white house in washington in washington d. C. Just a few minutes ago for days protesters have been demanding an end to what they say is systemic racism who held his knee against floridas neck now faces an upgraded charge of 2nd degree murder 3 other officers have been accused of aiding and abetting murder. George floyd mattered he was loved his family was important his life had value and we wil
A new daily high. Hong kong legislature as usual voted on a bill that would criminalize not create the Chinese National anthem on the 31st anniversary of the tenement square massacre. Now after more than a week of protests calling for justice for a black man who died while being arrested all 4 offices have been charged george freuds death triggered mass demonstrations across the u. S. And around the wilds for many out on the streets the challenges are proof that the movement can deliver results but as john hendren reports from minneapolis for other protest as its only the beginning. For the crowds filling the streets here and across the u. S. Is showing their demands are being heard of in the men to comply. 3 charges the charges former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Shaaban thoughts murder in the 2nd degree through the death of george floyd for officer derek show been who was seen with his knee on George Floyds neck the charge was increased from 3rd degree murder to 2nd degree allegi
Arrested for mr. Floyds death. First of all, thank you, ladies and gentlemen of the press. Myself and my friend mike freeman want to share information with you. I want to begin with a reminder. That is, we are here today because george floyd is not here. He should be here. He should be alive, but he is not. About nine days ago, the world watched floyd utter his very last words, i cant breathe. He pled for his life. The world heard him call out for mama and cried out, dont kill me. Two days ago, when i became the lead prosecutor in this murder, i asked for time to thoroughly review all the evidence in the case. We looked at the evidence that is available and the investigation is ongoing at this time. I also said that i know what is i know it is asking a lot of people to give us time, particularly people who have suffered for decades and centuries of injustice, to be patient. We did get that time. Together, a very strong , experienced team which included the county attorney mike freeman,
Across the nation. Good evening. Thanks for joining us tonight for kron 4 news at a time can why im pam moore more than a week of demonstrations across the world all in the call for justice for george floyd tonight all 4 officers involved in his death have been charged in addition to derrick todd and the other 3 former officers who either helped hold floyd down or stood by watching have been charged with aiding and abetting seconddegree murder all 4 officers face the same maximum time behind bars for a murder charge and the aiding abetting charge both carry 40 year maximum sentences there are active demonstrations taking place across the country right now in new york city and washington dc and this picture live from los angeles shows a large crowd marching through the streets of l a were continuing to monitor these kinds of acted activities here in the bay area and across the country as the night goes on and there are more county wide curfews in effect tonight across the bay area Alame
Minneapolis now approaching a billion dollars. This developing story, the Minnesota Attorney general elevating the charges against the Police Officer accused of killing george floyd. Now its seconddegree murder x. Charging three other officers with aiding and abetting murder. Tonight we welcome former state Department Official Kiron Skinner on a new and serious debate taking hold across the country. A real crisis, the crisis america has in governing itself. The failure of leadership across america to stop the rioting and protect innocent americans. Are the media and politicians actually fueling the problem . We also have tonight louisiana senator bill cassidy on the death of innocents expect allout war on Law Enforcement. Plus, conservative commentator kristin tate on how the media, she says, botched a major story involving the president and why the media has to get the story right now more than ever. Also House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member jim jordan with us tonight on the other