Has changed following the death of Michael Brown and comments from drew brees over nfl players kneeling during the national anthem. Early today starts right now good morning. Im Frances Rivera im david gura. After days of unrest and violence across america we are starting to see more peaceful scenes of solidarity lean on me yall sing. When youre not strong, ill be your friend that singing in our nations capital, marches sparked by the death of george floyd. These protesters laying down repeating the words of george floyd saying i cant breathe it was the biggest of several marches and these demonstrations may be making a difference los angeles officials announced that they will look to cut up to 150 million from the Police Budget as part of an effort to reinvest more dollars into the black community. And lets turn to minnesota where mourners are reacting to new charges made in the george floyd case were joined by Gabe Gutierrez reporter the floyd family had wanted first degree murderer
Good thursday morning, everyone. The city of minneapolis is preparing to honor the memory of george floyd today. At the same time this afternoon the former Police Officer is now being charged in his death are scheduled to appear in court. All four officers at the scene that day are now in custody. Prosecutors have upgraded the most serious charge against former officer Derek Chauvin. Overnight, this powerful scene. Protesters shining the lights from their cell phones, the crowd in denver fell silent for nearly nine minutes, the amount of time chauvin kept his knee on floyds neck. In a Bombshell Development from washington, former defense secretary james mattis is now speaking out slamming President Trump for the way he responded to protesters. We will get to that in just a moment, but first abcs Megan Tevrizian with the scenes unfolding overnight. We have been being killed all over, you know, all over the place, everywhere, you know, our black men are being killed. You know what im say
Recognized government says its taken complete control of the capital after months of fighting against the wall. And hong kongs legislature votes for a law that bans insulting chinas National Anthem despite protests inside the chamber. Im joining with the sports including part of the problem n. F. L. Quarterback drew brees criticized by teammates and fellow athletes im just speaking out about protests in the United States. All 4 Police Officers involved in the arrest of george floyd in the u. S. Have now been charged in connection with his death the charges against the officers seen kneeling on the floor its neck of been elevated to 2nd degree murder well the 3 others are accused of aiding and abetting his actions Friends 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. For the crowds feeling as street here and across the u. S. Is something their demands are being heard in the mi
Because its safer for everyone that way, and im still only halfway through my hoodie collection. Now todays not going to be a normal show because nothing is normal right now. For one thing, theres still a Global Pandemic and, as of this weekend, 400,000 people from around the world have tied dyed from croafsz with 110,000 of the people here in the u. S. If youre out there, wearmasks d keep your distance as much as you can. Theres even a bigger story going on about the biggest pandemic of owl, racism, which unlike the croches doesnt go away if you stay in your house for 14 days. Instead, people have been taking to the streets. With the country in turmoil, hundreds of thousands of americans are protesting against systematic racism and Police Brutality chanting no justice no peace tens of thousands of americans protesting peacefully filling cities and towns across the country. In washington, d. C. For eight minutes, 46 seconds, thousands of protesters lined down across the black lives mat
Firefighters. But thankfully its pretty calm there in san jose right now. Winds around five to ten Miles Per Hour. Lets take a look at whats going on. We still have heat issues. A heat advisory continues for Solano County. Triple digitsndatthugh at least this evening. Heres a look, the moon is about to set but a full moon coming up tonight and a strawberry moon in case you missed this one. East bay hills camera 69 at 1,800 feet. Cooler conditions at the coast. Serving summer spread for lunch and 81 to 90 around our bay and inland neighborhoods and 81 to 96 our last hot afternoon. Enjoy 70s as you head out this evening. Youll notice the closer you are to the coast the breezes picking up this evening, that is a signal that the heat wave is breaking. Ill show you how it drops our temperature dramatically coming up in the forecast. Heres reggie. Cleanup under way in santa cruz after vandals damaged the Police Station and several downtown businesses overnight. Buildings were painted with gr