Hello and welcome. All four Police Officers who were present when george floyd was arrested in minneapolis are now facing charges in connection with his death. Derek chauvin, the officer who was videod kneeling on mr floyds neck for nearly nine minutes has had his charge elevated from third to Second Degree murder. George floyds death has sparked huge protests in cities across america. Our north america correspondent, Barbara Plett usher, is in minneapolis. For the past week protesters have been demanding justice for george floyd, tougher action against the Police Officers who arrested him. There has been frustration, sadness and pain. But today, finally, some news. The very fact that we have failed these charges means the very fact that we have filed these charges means that we believe in them, but what i do not believe is that one successful prosecution can rectify the hurt and loss that so many people feel. The solution to that pain will be slow and difficult work of constructing ju
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