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…

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 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 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 , , , Melissa Macaya, , Mike Hayes and , CNN 2:10 a.m. ET, June 2, 2020139 PostsNBA legend Magic Johnson weighed in on the ongoing protests and police brutality on Monday night, telling CNN's Anderson Cooper, "We're fed up with this.""It doesn't matter if I’m Magic Johnson or not,” Johnson said. “My kids just like I am still a black man."He said he had talked to both his children about the dangers of being black in America, and how to best protect themselves. "If you're pulled over, make sure you got your hands out of the window. Make sure that you comply. Let's look at George Floyd. He...…By , , , Melissa Macaya, , Mike Hayes and , CNN 2:10 a.m. ET, June 2, 2020139 PostsNBA legend Magic Johnson weighed in on the ongoing protests and police brutality on Monday night, telling CNN's Anderson Cooper, "We're fed up with this.""It doesn't matter if I’m Magic Johnson or not,” Johnson said. “My kids just like I am still a black man."He said he had talked to both his children about the dangers of being black in America, and how to best protect themselves. "If you're pulled over, make sure you got your hands out of the window. Make sure that you comply. Let's look at George Floyd. He...WW…

By , , , Melissa Macaya, , Mike Hayes and , CNN 2:10 a.m. ET, June 2, 2020110 PostsAn active duty military police battalion consisting of 200 to 250 military personnel is now in the process of deploying to Washington, DC, and could be in the nation's capital as soon as tonight, three US defense officials tell CNN.The troops are expected to provide security in the nation's capital but not perform law enforcement duties such as arrest and detention of protesters or rioters.Two defense officials said the troops will be coming from a unit at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.Because of Washington,...…By , , , Melissa Macaya, , Mike Hayes and , CNN 2:10 a.m. ET, June 2, 2020110 PostsAn active duty military police battalion consisting of 200 to 250 military personnel is now in the process of deploying to Washington, DC, and could be in the nation's capital as soon as tonight, three US defense officials tell CNN.The troops are expected to provide security in the nation's capital but not perform law enforcement duties such as arrest and detention of protesters or rioters.Two defense officials said the troops will be coming from a unit at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.Because of Washington,...WW…