George Floyd’s brother, civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials are among those testifying on racial profiling, police brutality and community trust. Source
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Retired judge says court should reject DOJ move to drop Flynn case
“The Government has engaged in highly irregular conduct to benefit a political ally of the President,” retired Judge John Gleeson wrote. Source
Primary voters face long lines and tech issues in Georgia and Nevada
Voters in Georgia and Nevada faced long lines and technical difficulties yesterday as they attempted to cast their ballots in primary elections. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined CBSN to explain what caused the confusion. Source
Cuomo says New York will be better post-pandemic
New York City, once the epicenter of the crisis, began phase one of reopening this week after an 80-day lockdown. Source
Minneapolis Police Department withdrawing from union negotiations
Community leaders have called the Minneapolis police union head an obstacle to reform Source
Tech exec charged in COVID-19 testing fraud
Mark Schena claimed his company offered a coronavirus test through “revolutionary” technology. Prosecutors call it a fraud. Source
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka credits police “restraint” for no arrests during protests
Last week, thousands spilled into the streets of Newark to protest after George Floyd’s death. Michelle Miller speaks with the city’s mayor about how police officers and community members worked together to keep the peace. Source
2 sets of human remains found at home of man tied to missing Idaho kids
The case has drawn global attention for its ties to two other mysterious deaths and the couple’s doomsday beliefs. Source
Republican Senator Tim Scott working on police reform legislation
CBS News has obtained a draft of South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott’s proposal to reform law enforcement. This comes after Democrats publicly released their own measure a few days ago. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with reaction. Source
Christopher Columbus statue beheaded
Across the country, there is a movement to remove statues of slave owners and colonizers, as well as Confederate symbols Source