By , , , , , , and , CNN 2:38 p.m. ET, June 5, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to...…By , , , , , , and , CNN 2:38 p.m. ET, June 5, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to...WW…

By , , Melissa Macaya, , Mike Hayes and , CNN 0515 GMT (1315 HKT) June 3, 202061 PostsThe New York Police Department arrested about 700 people during Monday's protests, the department’s press office told CNN this morning.About half a dozen police officers were injured and half a dozen police vehicles were damaged during the protests, the NYPD said.A citywide curfew was in effect from 11 p.m. ET Monday to 5 a.m. this morning. Tonight's curfew goes into effect at 8 p.m. ET.Thousands of people are taking to the streets across the country in both peaceful protests and violent demonstrations...…By , , Melissa Macaya, , Mike Hayes and , CNN 0515 GMT (1315 HKT) June 3, 202061 PostsThe New York Police Department arrested about 700 people during Monday's protests, the department’s press office told CNN this morning.About half a dozen police officers were injured and half a dozen police vehicles were damaged during the protests, the NYPD said.A citywide curfew was in effect from 11 p.m. ET Monday to 5 a.m. this morning. Tonight's curfew goes into effect at 8 p.m. ET.Thousands of people are taking to the streets across the country in both peaceful protests and violent demonstrations...WW…

By , , Melissa Macaya, , Mike Hayes and , CNN 1:15 AM ET, Wed June 3, 2020132 PostsIn New York City, the Manhattan Bridge is full of protesters -- and they're boxed in, with police waiting on both ends of the bridge.The protesters on the bridge had splintered off from a larger group that had been demonstrating in Brooklyn earlier in the day, said CNN National Correspondent Jason Carroll. The splinter group tried to make their way to Manhattan -- when they were stopped on the Manhattan Bridge.Some are now trying to turn back and head back into Brooklyn, but they may not be able to -- there...…By , , Melissa Macaya, , Mike Hayes and , CNN 1:15 AM ET, Wed June 3, 2020132 PostsIn New York City, the Manhattan Bridge is full of protesters -- and they're boxed in, with police waiting on both ends of the bridge.The protesters on the bridge had splintered off from a larger group that had been demonstrating in Brooklyn earlier in the day, said CNN National Correspondent Jason Carroll. The splinter group tried to make their way to Manhattan -- when they were stopped on the Manhattan Bridge.Some are now trying to turn back and head back into Brooklyn, but they may not be able to -- there...WW…

By Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, , , , , and , CNN 8:56 p.m. ET, May 30, 2020174 PostsOur coverage of the George Floyd protests in the United States has An attorney for Kellie Chauvin, the wife of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, has filed for a dissolution of marriage, according to a statement from the Sekula Family Law office.Derek Chauvin was arrested Friday and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.“This evening, I spoke with Kellie Chauvin and her family. She is devastated by Mr. Floyd’s death and her utmost sympathy lies...…By Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, , , , , and , CNN 8:56 p.m. ET, May 30, 2020174 PostsOur coverage of the George Floyd protests in the United States has An attorney for Kellie Chauvin, the wife of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, has filed for a dissolution of marriage, according to a statement from the Sekula Family Law office.Derek Chauvin was arrested Friday and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.“This evening, I spoke with Kellie Chauvin and her family. She is devastated by Mr. Floyd’s death and her utmost sympathy lies...WW…

By , , , , and , CNN 12:46 a.m. ET, May 31, 2020139 PostsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he expects to see a spike in Covid-19 cases following protests in the Twin Cities over the last few days."I am deeply concerned about a super-spreader type of incident," Walz said. "We're going to see a spike in Covid-19. It's inevitable." Walz told reporters the jails do have the capacity to hold everyone taken into custody during the protests."We have a situation of urban warfare of folks that want to see chaos spread," Walz said, noting that responding to the protests takes priority.Walz said...…By , , , , and , CNN 12:46 a.m. ET, May 31, 2020139 PostsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he expects to see a spike in Covid-19 cases following protests in the Twin Cities over the last few days."I am deeply concerned about a super-spreader type of incident," Walz said. "We're going to see a spike in Covid-19. It's inevitable." Walz told reporters the jails do have the capacity to hold everyone taken into custody during the protests."We have a situation of urban warfare of folks that want to see chaos spread," Walz said, noting that responding to the protests takes priority.Walz said...WW…

By Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, , , , , and , CNN 8:56 p.m. ET, May 30, 202099 PostsSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had strong words for prosecuting the police in the incidents in Minneapolis and Louisville, saying “if you see what happened, [they] look pretty darn guilty.”The GOP leader said violent protests in Minneapolis and Louisville – both in response to deaths of black people at the hands of police officers – “really needs to stop” and “this senseless violence in reaction to this is not helpful.”McConnell declined to comment Friday on a tweet from President Trump in which the...…By Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, , , , , and , CNN 8:56 p.m. ET, May 30, 202099 PostsSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had strong words for prosecuting the police in the incidents in Minneapolis and Louisville, saying “if you see what happened, [they] look pretty darn guilty.”The GOP leader said violent protests in Minneapolis and Louisville – both in response to deaths of black people at the hands of police officers – “really needs to stop” and “this senseless violence in reaction to this is not helpful.”McConnell declined to comment Friday on a tweet from President Trump in which the...WW…

By , , , , and , CNN 8:19 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to violent...…By , , , , and , CNN 8:19 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to violent...WW…

By Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, , , , , and , CNN 8:56 p.m. ET, May 30, 202069 PostsCNN journalist Omar Jimenez has been taken into police custody during a live broadcast at the site of the protests in Minneapolis, after clearly identifying himself to officers. Jimenez's crew, including a producer and a camera operator, were also placed in handcuffs. The CNN camera was also taken into custody and continued to record as the crew was handcuffed, with police seemingly unaware that the camera was still on. Watch the video here:Dramatic scenes have unfolded in Minneapolis after the police arrived...…By Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, , , , , and , CNN 8:56 p.m. ET, May 30, 202069 PostsCNN journalist Omar Jimenez has been taken into police custody during a live broadcast at the site of the protests in Minneapolis, after clearly identifying himself to officers. Jimenez's crew, including a producer and a camera operator, were also placed in handcuffs. The CNN camera was also taken into custody and continued to record as the crew was handcuffed, with police seemingly unaware that the camera was still on. Watch the video here:Dramatic scenes have unfolded in Minneapolis after the police arrived...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy had an important decision to make — and his loyalists in the Freedom Caucus, or side with more establishment House Republicans who want to take the party back.The answer became clear when instead of calling Trump, as he often did when Trump was president, he is now set to visit with Trump in Florida on Thursday. The meeting was initiated by McCarthy, a person familiar with the meeting said, and is part of an effort to get back into the good graces of the former president.McCarthy was in Florida on...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy had an important decision to make — and his loyalists in the Freedom Caucus, or side with more establishment House Republicans who want to take the party back.The answer became clear when instead of calling Trump, as he often did when Trump was president, he is now set to visit with Trump in Florida on Thursday. The meeting was initiated by McCarthy, a person familiar with the meeting said, and is part of an effort to get back into the good graces of the former president.McCarthy was in Florida on...WW…

By , , , Melissa Macaya, , Mike Hayes and , CNN 2:10 a.m. ET, June 2, 2020167 PostsOur live coverage of the nationwide George Floyd protests has Protesters running amok. Innocent citizens under siege. Outside actors engaging in terrorist acts. Police struggling to maintain control and in desperate need of reinforcements.That was how Chinese state media portrayed anti-government protests in Hong Kong last year, dismissing calls for greater democracy and an investigation into police brutality by focusing on individual acts of violence and property damage. Throughout the protests, the US...…By , , , Melissa Macaya, , Mike Hayes and , CNN 2:10 a.m. ET, June 2, 2020167 PostsOur live coverage of the nationwide George Floyd protests has Protesters running amok. Innocent citizens under siege. Outside actors engaging in terrorist acts. Police struggling to maintain control and in desperate need of reinforcements.That was how Chinese state media portrayed anti-government protests in Hong Kong last year, dismissing calls for greater democracy and an investigation into police brutality by focusing on individual acts of violence and property damage. Throughout the protests, the US...WW…