[applause] what has changed is that in recent years the eyes of more americans have been opened to this truth. Partly because of cameras. Partly because of tragedy. Partly because the statistics cannot be ignored. We cant close our eyes anymore. And the good news and this is truly good news, is that people of all political persuasions are starting to think we need to do something about this. Charlie Bryan Stephenson is the founder and executive of a Nonprofit Organization that represents prisoners whose trials are marked by racial bias or prospect real misconduct. He has won relief from death row for prisoners and secured life secured an end to sentences for parole with juveniles. His efforts have been recognized by numerous awards, including the macarthur genius grant and 21 honorary degrees. Archbishop desmond tutu has called him americas young nelson mandela. His memoir was named among the 100 most notable books of 2014 by the New York Times book review. It is now out in paperback.
Joe. Natasha, good evening, theres wide ranging calls from local and politicians condemn what did happen here. Now, just within the last 0 minutes a small group prayed and sang in response to what they are calling just sheer hate athe grave stones around them remain toppled tonight. In a race against daylight a small army of people showed up at mt. Carmel cemetery in the wissanoming section of the city. Two up right head stones. Philadelphia police say sometime overnight more than 1 100 were knocked down and estimate placed number of toppled grave stones higher. Jewish families have buried their dead here for more than a century. These are head stones that weigh some of them sons and this is something cleared from perspective the that and this is done deliberately. Some heard about the extensive vandalism over social media and wanted to see it for themselves. I dont know why this happened. I tonight know why anything like this would happen. Somebody did something and maybe they were no
And flurries in the sevenca. He starred in blockbuster hits like take tank and twister. Actor bill paxton has died after complications from surgery. His death adds a sad note in tonights award ceremony. He was never nominated but appeared in several oscar nominated movies. He was in the movie training day. Paxton was 61 years old. Friends and celebrities posting condolences on twitter. Tom hanks wrote bill paxton was a wonderful man. Kevin bacon said some of his best memories were floating around in a tiny vessel with big hearted bill packs paxton. He was always funny person i will miss. Judge wapner passed away. He presided over the peoples court. Wapner died in his sleep at home. Hed been hospitalized for breathing problems and was in hospice care. Switching gears, the new head of the Democratic National committee is laying out his plans for the party as democrats try to capitalize on op decision to President Trump. A new poll shows the president s Approval Rating hitting a record lo
Use the knee to brace the body on ground to gain control of the arms and legs. Reporter so thats very common, something officers are trained to do . Yes, always trained to do. Reporter some have also questioned this hit to the mans head. It appears he spot in the officers face. If being spat upon were the only offense that alone would not justify striking a suspect to the head, but you have to look at the totally of the situation. Reporter after that he repositioned his hands to the back of the neck so he could no longer use his head, then wiped away the spit. He says if the officers point was get control of the suspect and stop him from spitting at him again, then its justified, but if its strictly to retaliate, then its wrong. Bart launched an investigation, and an independent auditor is investigating. Da lin, kpix 5. Investigators will also be reviewing footage from the officers in terms of their body camera. Its important to note we reached out to the witnesses that posted the vide
Experienced dramatic melting. Although it is a harsh and dangerous environment, it has drawn some of the worlds leading climate scientists to study its ice sheath and look at its effects on the ocean. We watched as they attempted a firstever look at whats happening 300 feet below the ice. Bill whitaker these are all your kids . These are all my kids. Whitaker thats right. They are all her kids. We are family whitaker india howell is mother to more than 90 children. And her Business Partner, peter leon massy, is the father. Its the biggest extended family we have ever seen. Youre the legal guardian for the children in the village . Yes, i am the legal guardian. India and i, we are two legal guardians. So she is mom and i am dad. Im steve kroft. Im leslie stahl. Im Bill Whitaker. Im sharyn alfonsi. Im scott pelley. Those stories tonight on 60 minutes. Sleep number beds with Sleepiq Technology give you the knowledge to adjust for the best sleep ever. Save 1,000 on selected mattress and Ad