Announcer live from cnn center, this is cnn newsroom with robin koerner. In just a few hours from now closing arguments begin in one of the most closelywatched trials in modern u. S. History. Former Police Officer Derek Chauvin faces charges. Floyds death sparked global protests. National guard troops are deployed in Downtown Minneapolis where the jury will be sequestered and Public Schools will go to Remote Learning on wednesday. Razor wire and other barriers are being installed around some Police Precincts and u. S. Buildings. Sara sidner shows us how some activist spent the day on sunday. At George Floyd Square the day before the closing arguments in the trial against the former officer accused of murdering him, this place turned into a place of solidarity between latino and asian folks and black folks and white folks, and i want to give you a look at what this place looks like. This has been the look since george floyd died, and some things are new, like Daunte Wrights name. People
Well have details in a live report. Good to have you with us. Minneapolis and other American Cities are bracing for the possibility of massive protests ahead of Closing Arguments today in the closelywatched murder trial of the former Police Officer charged in the death of george floyd. Floyds death sparked global demonstrations last year. Derek chauvin has pleaded not guilty to seconddegree murder and other charges. Court resumes just a few hours from now. National guard troops are deployed in minneapolis. Barriers have been placed around some Government Buildings and other cities have taken similar steps. Sara sidner shows us how some minneapolis Racial Justice activist spent the day. At George Floyds square the day before the Closing Arguments in the trial against the tpoeformer officer accused of murdering him, this place has turned into a place of solidarity and its also a place to mourn. I want to give you a look at what this place looks like. This has been here since the day geor
The shot. Russia on a Collision Course with the u. S. And its allies. Serious concern over the health of imprisoned dissident alexi navalni. One of many voting issues. Good to have you with us. In just a matter of hours, Closing Arguments get underway in one of the most closely watched Police Brutality trials in decades. Minneapolis is a city on edge. Its bracing for potentially massive protests after a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. He is the former Police Officer facing seconddegree murder and other charges in the death of george floyd last year, which sparked global demonstrations. National guard troops are now deployed in minneapolis. Barriers are up around some government buildings. Other u. S. Cities have taken similar measures. Activists and Community Members gathered sunday at the place where george floyd died. Sara sidner was there and she has a look at the mood on the ground in minneapolis. Reporter at george floyd square, the day before the Closing Arguments in the t
One day after Derek Chauvins conviction in the murder of george floyd, the Justice Department launching a federal investigation into the Minneapolis Police departments policies, training, supervision, and use of force. Cnn analysis of Department Data shows police still using force against black people at a disproportionate rate. No curfew tonight in nearby Brooklyn Center in minnesota on the eve of Daunte Wrights funeral. He was shot to death by a Police Officer. And tension on the rise in columbus, ohio as Police Release Body Cam Video of an officer shooting a 16yearold girl who threatened two young women with a knife. Officials urging the community to await the facts. I want to start, though, with cnns sara sidner live for us In Minneapolis as she has been our lead story so many evenings this entire year, really for an entire year. Sarah, good evening to you. Thank you for joining us for another evening. Thank you for joining us. The Justice Department is launching an investigation i
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