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Apr 15, 2021 • 53min

Officer Who Shot Daunte Wright Arrested, Charged With 2nd Degree Manslaughter

Officer who shot Daunte Wright arrested, charged with 2nd degree manslaughter; 3100+ national guard troops activated in Twin Cities area this week; Wright family lawyer: "This was no accident This an intenional deliberate, and unlawful use of force; Curfew extended in Brooklyn City, MN as city braces for 4th night of unrest. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 14, 2021 • 41min

Officer Who Fatally Shot Unarmed Man Resigned Along With Police Chief

Officer who fatally shot unarmed man resigned along with police chief; Use of force experts testifies Chauvin's actions in Floyd arrest were "justified as defense begins case; United States calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine over blood clotting concerning, CD advisory panel to hold emergency meeting tomorrow; Daunte Wright's grieving family demands justice; mom sys "Our hearts pulled out of our chests" National guard on alert in Minnesota area amid Chauvin murder trail, unrest over Daunte Wright's death; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 13, 2021 • 46min

State Of Emergency, Curfew Ordered After Fatal Police Shooting Near Minneapolis

Police: Officer shouted "taser," but fired gun instead fatally shooting Daunte Wright during a routine traffic stop.  Not far from the site of the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, the prosecution wraps its case in the Chauvin murder trial. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 10, 2021 • 40min

Forensic Expert Testifies Floyd Killed by Lack of Oxygen due to Police Force

Medical examiner stands by ruling that Floyd’s death was a homicide, says heart disease, drug use played a role, but weren’t direct cause. Soon: Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks to GOP group as house opens investigation of sexual misconduct allegations. CDC warns Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations rising, especially among young people, while deaths going down. Fauci: some “breakthrough” Covid cases after vaccination “not surprising”. Britain’s Prince Phillip dies at 99 years of age. Prosecutors: NRA exploiting bankruptcy to dodge legal troubles.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 9, 2021 • 51min

One Dead, Multiple Injuries In Bryan, Texas Shooting

Expert: Lack Of Oxygen Killed Floyd, Not Drugs Or Bad Health Expert: Chauvin kept knee on Floyd's neck 3+ minutes after the last breath.  Expert: A healthy person who was subjected to what Mr. Floyd was subjected to would have died. GOP Rep. Gaetz in potential peril as his associate is likely to strike a plea deal in sex trafficking probe.  Sen. Joe Manchin talks to CNN about role as power broker during Biden presidency. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 8, 2021 • 40min

Multiple Police Witnesses Who Say Excessive force Was Used against George Floyd

New testimony echoes multiple police witnesses who say Derek Chauvin used excessive force on George Floyd.Use-of-force expert: Floyd "did not" pose immediate threat to police or bystander during restraint, didn't make threats. It is unclear what George Floyd said to the police about drugs while being detained. Biden pushing hard for infrastructure plan. Sources: Rep Matt Gaetz sought a preemptive pardon from Trump, but the request was never seriously considered.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 7, 2021 • 39min

MLB announces ALL-STAR game moving to Denver after Atlanta nixed over new Georgia voting law

Prosecution builds case that Chauvin’s knee on Floyd’s neck violated policy in new testimony by police officials, expert; Police use-of-force instructor: Chauvin’s knee on Floyd’s neck not an authorized restraint;Biden moves up vaccine eligibility for all adults to April 19 as California set to fully reopen in June amid falling case;Medical experts & state officials debate ethics of “vaccine passports”; Biden: “Reassuring” to see businesses reject new “Jim Crow laws”; McConnell warns businesses of “serious consequences” after many condemn Georgia’s restrictive voting law; Russian opposition leader Navalny on hunger strike in Russian prison despite declining health; Biden administration in talks to salvage Iran nuclear dealTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 6, 2021 • 41min

Minneapolis Police Chief: Chauvin "Absolutely" Violated Neck Restraint Policy

ER doctor who tried to save Floyd's life says a lack of oxygen was likely the cause of his death.  Defense argues drug use could have led to lack of oxygen cited as the likely cause of Floyd's death.  Biden vows to push infrastructure plan "as hard as I can" as Democrats remain split and Republicans attack. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 3, 2021 • 53min

D.C. National Guard Deployed to Capitol after Officers Attacked

One officer killed, one wounded, attacker dead at U.S. capitol. Suspect in Capitol car attack posted about fears of FBI, CIA week before ramming officer.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 2, 2021 • 41min

Day 4 of Testimony In Trial of Ex-Officer Charged in George Floyd's Death

Former Police Supervisor Testifies About Chauvin's Use of Force. Paramedics testify about treating George Floyd: "I thought he was dead," he was "unresponsive". New Chauvin audio played at trial, says he had to hold George Floyd down because "he was going crazy".  Sources: Feds investigating if Representative Matt Gaetz's (FL) involvement with young women broke sex trafficking and prostitution laws. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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