For the former catalan president , Carles Puigdemont. Hes in brussels. Tonight, on belgian tv, he described the case against him and his colleagues as exceptional and wrong. Translation this is not normal, that we face up to 30 years in prison, 30 years because we respected the wishes of the electorate. This is not normal, this is extremely barbaric. And in sleepy catalan villages, divisions are now often on public display. The abuse hurled atjordi, a Pro Independence councillor. At the local school where a month ago, he, arms crossed at the front, led a human wall blocking spains civil guard. Its because of that disputed referendum that his political leaders are now injail ahead of their trial. Translation it reminds me more of a repressive state like turkey than a country in the european union. Lively discussions at home too. This family, split on that key question. Who is in favour of independence for catalonia . His sister is, his mum and dad are wavering. But jordi is not. Spains
It follows the disputed independence referendum for the catalan region, which the Spanish Government declared illegal. Mr puidgemont, whos in belgium, has insisted hes not there to evade justice. Tom burridge reports. Another night, another protest. This time, calls for catalan politicians to be released. These prisoners are not. They didnt commit any crime. If they take them to jail, they should take us to jail too. We only want to vote, and to be free. Catalonias former government, which they elected, is accused of rebellion. Eight former catalan ministers will spend the weekend in prison, after a judge denied them bail. And now, an arrest warrant for the former catalan president carles puigdemont. Hes in brussels. Tonight, on belgian tv, he described the case against him and his colleagues as exceptional and wrong. Translation this is not normal, that we face up to 30 years in prison. 30 years because we respected the wishes of the electorate. This is not normal. It is extremely bar
It follows the disputed independence referendum for the catalan region, which the Spanish Government declared illegal. Mr puidgemont, whos in belgium, has insisted hes not there to evade justice. Tom burridge reports. Another night, another protest. This time, calls for catalan politicians to be released. These prisoners are not. They didnt commit any crime. If they take them to jail, they should take us to jail too. We only want to vote and to be free. Catalonias former government, which they elected, is accused of rebellion. Eight former catalan ministers will spend the weekend in prison after a judge denied them bail. And now, an arrest warrant for the former catalan president Carles Puigdemont. Hes in brussels. Tonight, on belgian tv, he described the case against him and his colleagues as exceptional and wrong. Translation this is not normal, that we face up to 30 years in prison. 30 years because we respected the wishes of the electorate. This is not normal. It is extremely barba
Individuals in some cases as they slept. Reporter lanier pointed out the beatings at times were vicious and didnt stop even when the victim was defenseless. As a group, they would attack and viciously beat their victims, oftentimes continuing to beat and kick unconscious victims after they were down. Reporter lanier told us that more gang members will be arrested as this Investigation Continues and the group could be linked to many other crimes. Not only here in d. C. , will, but across the area. These arrests are good news across the city, matt. Thank you. The principal of Coolidge High School in the district turned herself in to police today following assault accusations. Thelma squareet and two other employees accused of attacking a former staff member. It happened earlier this month after the homecoming football game. Jarett is charged with simple assault and placed on administrative leave. Aubrey brown will resume the role of acting principal. New at 5 tonight, Fairfax County poli
Coronavirus even as officials continued to downplay it. Were live from cnn World Headquarters in atlanta. Welcome to our viewers in the u. S. And around the world. Im natalie allen. This is cnn newsroom. Thank you for joining us. Our top story, amid the crisis, u. S. President number 44 having some harsh words for president number 45. It is extremely rare for a former u. S. President to scold his successor no matter what and barack obama has been mostly silent since leaving the office. But that was before 88,000 people died from coronavirus. An Alarming Number of them, people of color. The former u. S. President would stay silent no longer. Doing what feels good, whats convenient, easy, thats how little kids think. Unfortunately a lot of socalled grownups, including some with fancy titles and important jobs still think that way, which is why things are so screwed up. To be fair, President Trump publicly attacks mr. Obama on a regular basis and the former president rarely if ever rises