Cuomo warned New Yorkers gathering in ongoing protests that “we don’t know the consequences of the COVID virus in mass gatherings.” Source
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George Floyd’s family releasing independent autopsy results
A family attorney has disputed preliminary findings from a county medical examiner that found no evidence of strangulation Source
Prosecutor says officers’ “blue code of silence needs to go”
Kimberly Gardner said a hindrance in holding “bad actors” of police departments accountable is the power of police unions. Source
As Trump pushes to reopen, border restrictions continue
Only four migrants have been allowed to request refuge in the U.S. under a public health order, according to data obtained by CBS News. Source
U.S. braces for more unrest as Trump berates “weak” governors
The days since Floyd died during an arrest in Minneapolis have seen protests nationwide, many marked by clashes with police. Source
Trump attacks governors as “weak,” urges them to “dominate” protesters
President Trump is berating governors as “weak” for not arresting more protesters. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe obtained the audio of a call in which the president urges state leaders to “dominate” demonstrators, and he joins CBSN with details. Source
Goodell criticized for statement on racial injustice
“Shame on you. This is beyond hollow + disingenuous,” said director Ava DuVernay. Source
China uses U.S. protests to cry hypocrisy amid Hong Kong standoff
Beijing trolls the Trump administration’s criticism over a feared crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong with 3 words: “I can’t breathe.” Source
China says U.S. protests show “hypocrisy”
The unrest across the U.S. comes at a time of high tension between Washington and Beijing, and as CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio reports, China is using the dramatic events to troll the Trump administration. Source
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on racism in America and what needs to change
Says the younger generation has to “cross the finish line” in demanding action to address ingrained racist attitudes: “They have to step up and organize and vote.” Source