Comes to demonstrations after 8 00 p. M. , enough is enough. Good morning, everyone. Im sandra smith. Happy friday. Ed im ed henry. Police moving in last night as thousands of new yorkers defied an 8 00 p. M. Curfew and protests that were largely peaceful. Meanwhile, nypd commissioner admitting some mistakes in response to those protests while calling on the public to support new yorks finest. I am sorry. Are you . How do we move forward . I do not know how we will get there. I wish i had all the answers, but i know this much, we cannot reach that place until we end the hateful speech and the lawbreaking and the unprovoked attacks against Police Officers and the rhetoric that fuels th them. Ed laura ingle is following all of this from new york city. Good morning. Good morning, ed baer the streets of new york city are relatively quiet here after another night of arrests, demonstrations, and protests. As you mentioned, thousands breaking that 8 00 p. M. Curfew as they took to the city st
New zealand which, having declared itself covid free, has lifted almost all of its restrictions. And india is also easing restrictions, despite the number of infections continuing to climb. Welcome. Were going to begin in houston where a Public Memorial Service is being held for george floyd. This is the fountain of praise church where people have come to pay their respects. Long queues formed outside the church, in part because of the number of people who have attended, in part because only 15 people were allowed inside the church at a time in order to maintain social distancing rules. This is the final public memorial before a private funeral is held tomorrow. Jane obrien is in houston too. It tells about the people you have met who have chosen to attend this memorial. Tell us about. I have met so many extraordinary powerful of conversations today. It really is a privilege to be here. Most of the people ive spoken to did not know george florida at all. They are here because they have
Thousands surrounding George Floyds casket today in houston on the eve of his funeral. The man charged with murdering him made his First Court Appearance outside minneapolis today. Tonight we have the lawyer for thomas lane here, youll see him on your screen. Hes one of the other three officers charged with aiding and abetting murder. Given how new a couple of these officers were, this prosecution is going to be trickier than first imagined. This lawyer says his client did not just stand by and watch floyd die. What is his case . And what is his proof . Youll hear tonight. First, youve got this new movement growing within the movement for change. Defund police in america, or at least in minneapolis. Thats the city council in minneapolis talking, they have the votes to do it. But what will it mean . Lets ask Council President lisa bender here tonight. Ms. Bender, thank you, for joining us on prime time. Thank you for having me. All right. Lets get the messaging clear here. Are you reall
Well also have coronavirus updates for you from brazil, spain, the us, ireland and nz. New zealand which, having declared itself covid free, has lifted almost all of its restrictions. And india is also easing restrictions, despite the number of infections continuing to climb. Welcome. Were going to begin in houston where a Public Memorial Service is being held for george floyd. This is the fountain of praise church where people have come to pay their respects. Long queues formed outside the church. In part because of the number of people who are attending, in part because only 15 people are allowed inside the church at a time in order to maintain social distancing rules. This is the final public memorial before a private funeral is held tomorrow. Jane obrien is in houston. I have had so many extraordinary powerful of conversations today. Powerful conversations today. It really is a privilege to be here. Most of the people ive spoken to did not know george floyd at all. They are here be
Thomas lane here, youll see him on your screen. Hes one of the other three officers charged with aiding and abetting murder. Given how new a couple of these officers were, this prosecution is going to be trickier than first imagined. This lawyer says his client did not just stand by and watch floyd die. What is his case . And what is his proof . Youll hear tonight. First, youve got this new movement growing within the movement for change. Defund police in america, or at least in minneapolis. Thats the city council in minneapolis talking, they have the votes to do it. But what will it mean . Lets ask Council President lisa bender here tonight. Thank you very much for joining us on prime time. Thank you for having me. Lets get the messaging clear here. Are you really calling for the disbanding of the Police Department . Meaning it goes away . Well, yesterday nine city councilmembers stood together with our community and pledged to rethink Public Safety in our community. And to acknowledg