Protests are drawing new attention to the death of a black man in Tacoma, Washington, caught on camera three months ago. Manuel Ellis died from oxygen deprivation after police physically restrained him. Ellis was heard on a police scanner saying, “I can’t breathe.” The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. Ellis’ family wants the officers to be arrested. Police say he threw an officer to the ground. Carter Evans reports on the investigation and the video that shows the confrontation. Source
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Eye Opener: Nationwide memorials held for George Floyd
The country mourned George Floyd on Thursday as memorials and peaceful protests were held in his name across major U.S. cities. Also, the family of Manuel Ellis is seeking justice after the black man died in Tacoma police custody three months ago. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
As George Floyd is honored, pressure mounts on police – and Trump
Largely peaceful protests continue as a Republican senator joins those voicing concern over the president’s response to the situation. Source
Congresswoman: Police reform package will be about “accountability”
The chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, spoke with CBS News’ Major Garrett for “The Takeout” podcast about lawmakers’ plans in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Source
George Floyd U.S. protests live updates from June 4, 2020
Floyd was commemorated by friends and family in Minneapolis as peaceful protests take place throughout the country. Source
Tiananmen vigil banned for 1st time amid China’s Hong Kong crackdown
Police cite coronavirus in banning solemn candlelight vigil, but pro-democracy activists see it as part of a push to quash freedoms in the region. Source
Dallas Police make it “duty of every employee” to stop excessive force
Police say new order was implemented, “to create a culture where what happened to Mr. Floyd does not happen again.” Source
Tacoma mayor says officer involved in man’s death must be prosecuted
“The officer who committed this crime should be fired and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Mayor Victoria Woodards says. Source
Video shows elderly man fall after he’s shoved by police in Buffalo
Buffalo’s police commissioner has ordered an immediate Internal Affairs investigation into the incident, and the officers have been suspended without pay, the department’s captain told CBS News. Source
6/4: Red and Blue
Friends & family honor George Floyd; Trump reelection team to resume campaigning Source