By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020101 PostsAll of the former Minneapolis Police officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd are now in custody. Thomas Lane and Tou Thao both were processed into the Hennepin County jail around 5 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to jail records.Former officer J. Alexander Kueng turned himself in earlier in the afternoon, his attorney Thomas Plunkett told CNN. Derek Chauvin – whose knee was on Floyd’s neck and is accused of second-degree murder – has been in custody since last...…By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020101 PostsAll of the former Minneapolis Police officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd are now in custody. Thomas Lane and Tou Thao both were processed into the Hennepin County jail around 5 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to jail records.Former officer J. Alexander Kueng turned himself in earlier in the afternoon, his attorney Thomas Plunkett told CNN. Derek Chauvin – whose knee was on Floyd’s neck and is accused of second-degree murder – has been in custody since last...WW…

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 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 202040 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office has finished its initial review of evidence in the investigation of four former police officers involved in the death of George Floyd and has rendered a decision regarding additional charges, two law enforcement officials briefed on the state's investigation tell CNN.One of the officials said the state's Attorney General will be making a significant announcement in the case early this afternoon. The officials would not reveal what the decision was.A total of...…By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 202040 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office has finished its initial review of evidence in the investigation of four former police officers involved in the death of George Floyd and has rendered a decision regarding additional charges, two law enforcement officials briefed on the state's investigation tell CNN.One of the officials said the state's Attorney General will be making a significant announcement in the case early this afternoon. The officials would not reveal what the decision was.A total of...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 , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020112 PostsAt least 90 people were arrested in New York during tonight's protests, according to the New York police.NYPD Chief of Department Terrance Monahan said the night had been relatively peaceful with no looting. He also highlighted the difference between peaceful protests and the ones causing violence. “We are one with the protestors,” Monahan said. “We are out there for a justified cause but not with the people who want to cause mayhem to our city.”It's a far lower number than Tuesday night, when at least...…By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020112 PostsAt least 90 people were arrested in New York during tonight's protests, according to the New York police.NYPD Chief of Department Terrance Monahan said the night had been relatively peaceful with no looting. He also highlighted the difference between peaceful protests and the ones causing violence. “We are one with the protestors,” Monahan said. “We are out there for a justified cause but not with the people who want to cause mayhem to our city.”It's a far lower number than Tuesday night, when at least...WW…

By , , Rob Picheta, , and , CNN 12:37 AM ET, Sun June 7, 202049 PostsFour NYPD commanding officers in Brooklyn have been reassigned due to their handling of protesters during the first days of the George Floyd protests in New York City, a senior NYPD official confirmed to CNN. The order came down at 12:01 a.m. ET Saturday morning, the official said.The curfew in Miami-Dade County has been moved to 9 p.m. ET effective Saturday until further notice, a statement from Mayor Carlos Gimenez's office said.The curfew had been midnight to 6 a.m. earlier in the week but was changed to 10 p.m....…By , , Rob Picheta, , and , CNN 12:37 AM ET, Sun June 7, 202049 PostsFour NYPD commanding officers in Brooklyn have been reassigned due to their handling of protesters during the first days of the George Floyd protests in New York City, a senior NYPD official confirmed to CNN. The order came down at 12:01 a.m. ET Saturday morning, the official said.The curfew in Miami-Dade County has been moved to 9 p.m. ET effective Saturday until further notice, a statement from Mayor Carlos Gimenez's office said.The curfew had been midnight to 6 a.m. earlier in the week but was changed to 10 p.m....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 , , Rob Picheta, , and , CNN 0437 GMT (1237 HKT) June 7, 202086 PostsOur live coverage of the nationwide George Floyd protests has US President Donald Trump tweeted about the protests in Washington, DC, tonight."Much smaller crowd in DC than anticipated. National Guard, Secret Service, and DC Police have been doing a fantastic job. Thank you!" he tweeted.Fact check: There were tens of thousands of people on the streets in DC today, in what appears to be the biggest gathering in the city since Floyd's death, said CNN Correspondent Alex Marquadt, reporting from the scene. Things stayed...…By , , Rob Picheta, , and , CNN 0437 GMT (1237 HKT) June 7, 202086 PostsOur live coverage of the nationwide George Floyd protests has US President Donald Trump tweeted about the protests in Washington, DC, tonight."Much smaller crowd in DC than anticipated. National Guard, Secret Service, and DC Police have been doing a fantastic job. Thank you!" he tweeted.Fact check: There were tens of thousands of people on the streets in DC today, in what appears to be the biggest gathering in the city since Floyd's death, said CNN Correspondent Alex Marquadt, reporting from the scene. Things stayed...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 , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020126 PostsOur live coverage of the nationwide George Floyd protests has Less than 24 hours after law enforcement officials  outside the White House with pepper balls and rubber bullets, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with survivors of China's brutal 1989 crackdown on the pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square.Although the protests raging in Washington and across the US did not come up in the meeting, one of those survivors, Henry Li, told CNN that they are worried."The US is the leader of the...…By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020126 PostsOur live coverage of the nationwide George Floyd protests has Less than 24 hours after law enforcement officials  outside the White House with pepper balls and rubber bullets, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with survivors of China's brutal 1989 crackdown on the pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square.Although the protests raging in Washington and across the US did not come up in the meeting, one of those survivors, Henry Li, told CNN that they are worried."The US is the leader of the...WW…