Protests against george death has broken out across the country, including here in the bay area. Hundreds of people posttesting in oakland and san jose tonight. The demonstrations, at times, pretty violent. That outreach spreading across the country tonight. Thank you for joining us. And tonight, in oakland, protesters were out on the streets. Protesters were blocking the highway at 880. You can see in the video this is from the broadway exit. You can see here that people were on the freeway. At one point traffic had to come to a screeching halt because the protesters ran onto the freeway. Here is a live look from sky fox at the protest happening right now in oakland. We saw a short time ago someone set fire to something. It appears that other people who are a part of the demonstration put out that fire as well. You can see fire trucks on the scene. We are not clear what that was about. But we have learned multiple officers were hurt earlier tonight at seventh and broadway. Always say
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Bring norway over the memorial at the scene of a far right terrorist atrocity and 2011 locals claim its invasive and haunting but survivors say its a fitting tribute. I dont want to make you more people the whole point of the moral side to. People who dont want to remember to remember every single day. Good morning russia for the 5th of june 2020 just past 11 the morning here now live from martys world news h. Q. In moscow then its kevin i am with you for the next 30 minutes as a take you through those headlines you heard in more detail. Days of anger and rage have turned to silent tribute the 1st memorial speed held for george floyd whose death at the hands of police as lead us society to question its racial divide at a level not seen in years warner stood for 8 minutes 46. Seconds the time during which an officer knelt on georges neck ultimately choking to death hundreds were outside the chapel too to pay their respects 1000. 00 continue to come out in cities across the country in mo
Good evening, everyone. This is march 20th, 2020 meeting of the San Francisco Police Commission. I apologize to everyone and we were experiencing quite a few technical difficulties to log on to the meeting so im sorry that were Getting Started a little bit late. And im sorry that you guys cant see me right now but im placing my hand over my heart and if everyone else on the commission and the staff would place their hands over their heart so we can recite the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. So we would be remiss in having a meeting in may without acknowledging that this is Law Enforcement memorial month. And so i would like to at the end of this meeting to adjourn in honor of the members of the San Francisco Police Department who have paid the ultimate price in losing their lives in the line of duty. Sergeant youngblood, c