Sheriff Chris Swanson is gaining attention after he removed his riot gear and walked with protesters in Flint, Michigan. He said he wanted demonstrators to know he supports them. Source
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Former AG Loretta Lynch on the case against officer charged with murder for George Floyd’s death
Obama administration Attorney General Loretta Lynch joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the issue of police accountability and the case against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for the death of George Floyd. Source
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea discusses his officers’ response to protests
New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his view on how officers responded to protests across the city over the weekend. He also weighs in on policing of communities of color and de-escalation tactics used by police departments across the nation. Source
A nation braces for more unrest in wake of George Floyd’s death
The days since Floyd died during an arrest in Minneapolis have seen protests nationwide, many marked by clashes with police. Source
Eye Opener: George Floyd protests from coast to coast
Protests have spread to all 50 states as people speak out against police brutality and the killing of black men, a week after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. Also, the first American astronauts to launch from U.S. soil in nearly a decade are now onboard the International Space Station. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
George Floyd U.S. protests: Live updates from May 31, 2020
George Floyd’s death in police custody has roiled not just Minneapolis but the nation, sparking days of protests. Source
Working from home? Get ready for higher utility bills
As workers spend long hours at home, increased power, air-conditioning and internet bills are taking a toll. Source
Ex-cop charged in George Floyd death moved twice in same day
Commissioner of Corrections Paul Schnell said that Derek Chauvin has been moved partially due to COVID-19 concerns Source
Man shot and killed by police as protests went on in Louisville
Officers say they were fired on first. Source
Thousands march in Europe in solidarity with U.S. protesters
“This is our respect to people in America who are suffering right now,” said one 18-year-old protester in London. Source