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
Again and this is al jazeera live from doha also coming up Hong Kong Legislature begins voting on a bill that would criminalize mockery of the Chinese National anthem on the anniversary of the chatham and square massacre. And the current virus death tolls in both brazil and mexico saw 2 new daily hydes. Now all 4 Police Officers involved in the arrest of george floyd in the u. S. Have been charged over his death the charges against the officer seen kneeling on for its neck have been now elevated to 2nd degree murder while the 3 others are accused of aiding and abetting his actions many hours on the streets say the charges are proof that the protest movement can deliver results of the say this is just the beginning john hendren reports from minneapolis. For the crowds filling the street here and across the u. S. A sign their demands are being heard and filed in a minute complaint 3 charges the charges former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Shaaban thoughts murder in the 2nd degree thro
A debate on beijings National Anthem bail and be said she 9 students and teachers injured in a knife attack at a Primary School in Southern China. I am. All for Police Officers involved in the arrests of george foys in the u. S. Have now been charged in connection with his death the charges against the officers seen kneeling on throw its neck have been elevated to 2nd degree murder while the 3 others are accused of aiding and abetting his actions floyds family says its a significant step and as john hendren reports from minneapolis protesters out on the streets say it proves the movement can deliver results. Was for the crowds filling the streets here and across the u. S. Showing their demands are being heard and felt in the minute complain the 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 3
Anti racism grounds. Also china moves towards greater control of hong kong so britains Prime Minister talks of offering citizenship to millions. Back into the program we begin with the fallout over the death of george floyd in the us and the mass protests across the country u. S. Defense secretary mark asked for has spoken going against the president s stance on using military to control grounds donald trump has increasingly put pressure on governors to mobilize troops but the pentagon has pushed back as the sense hes trying to keep his department out of politics has been increasing scrutiny of the militarys role after troops and helicopters were used to control protests in washington d. C. Ive always believed in continue to believe that the National Guard is best suited for performing Domestic Support to civil authorities in these situations. In support of local Law Enforcement i say this not only as secretary defense but also as a former soldier and a former member of the National Gu
Protests calling for justice is still going strong President Trump backs down on his threats of deploying the military against them. And paul racing gothenburg sweden which has become the 1st country in the world to use drones to save the lives of victims of cardiac arrest. So then after more than a week of protests calling for justice for a black man who died while being arrested all 4 officers have been charged George Floyds death triggered mass demonstrations across the United States and right around the world and theyre showing no sign of letting up this was a scene in new york runabouts an hour ago for days protesters have been demanding an end to what they say is a systemic racism. In who held his knee against floyds neck now faces an upgraded charge of 2nd degree murder 3 other officers have been accused of aiding and abetting. George floyd mattered he was loved his family was important his life had value and we will seek justice for him and for you and we will find it the very