“The NYPD ban on chokeholds was not enough to protect Eric Garner, and it is not enough today. This legislation will put an end to the practice across the state,” Speaker Carl Heastie said. Source
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CBS Evening News, June 8 , 2020
Bail set at $1.25 million for Derek Chauvin, the ex-cop charged in George Floyd’s death; White House fence covered with posters and messages of hope Source
Santa Cruz resident pins down Air Force sergeant accused of killing Northern California deputy
Steven Carrillo, a U.S. Air Force sergeant and leader in an elite military security force, allegedly killed a Northern California deputy and wounded two others with gunfire and improvised explosives in a weekend ambush in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He was captured by a resident who wrestled him to the ground and disarmed him of an AR-15, pipe bomb and pistol in a life-or-death confrontation. CBS San Francisco’s Len Ramirez reports. Source
Dramatic details emerge in capture of man accused of killing deputy
Northern California officials called U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Steven Carrillo “a dangerous man intent on bringing harm to police officers” during a weekend ambush. Source
Bonnie Pointer of the Pointer Sisters has died at age 69
“Our family is devastated,” sister Anita Pointer said in a statement. Source
Bail set at $1.25 million for Derek Chauvin, the ex-cop charged in George Floyd’s death
The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, made his first court appearance Monday via video link from jail. His bail was set at $1.25 million. Jeff Pegues has the latest. Source
Co-founder of Republican group The Lincoln Project discusses new ads slamming Trump
A provocative new ad from The Lincoln Project is calling into question President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his response to protests following the death of George Floyd in police custody. The group’s co-founder and former New Hampshire GOP chair Jennifer Horn joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source
House Democrats unveil sweeping police reform bill
House Democrats unveiled a sweeping set of proposals Monday which they say will dramatically change policing across the country. CBS News’ Skyler Henry and Los Angeles Times congressional reporter Jennifer Haberkorn join CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the latest. Source
Trump campaign plans to resume rallies in 2 weeks
Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale plans to present the president with options for an upcoming campaign tour this week. Source
New York City begins Phase 1 of reopening after three months of coronavirus lockdown
The rate of new infections in New York City has dropped to its lowest level since the outbreak began. The Big Apple reopened for business 100 days after the first case was confirmed. Mola Lenghi reports. Source