Three more officers charged in Floyd death case
Prosecutors charged Derek Chauvin and three other Minneapolis officers with second degree murder and related counts in George Floyd’s death, with Chauvin facing a heightened charge for causing death while committing a felony. All four were fired and could face up to 40 years. Protests intensified nationwide as authorities pledged justice and public pressure grew.
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Mattis attacks Trump over dividing Americans during protests
Former defense chief Jim Mattis denounces President Trump for militarized actions near the White House and a claimed "false conflict" between military and civilians. He says Trump seeks to divide, urges Americans to unite, and recalls his resignation after Syria policy clashes amid George Floyd protests.
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Pentagon clash over troops to quell protests rocks Trump era
President Trump asked governors to call in the National Guard and threatened active duty troops to quell protests after George Floyd's death. Defense Secretary Esper opposed using troops, later reversing on sending home some forces as James Mattis publicly criticized the administration's militarized approach. AMC warned it may not survive the coronavirus shutdowns while cinemas rethink releases and streaming grows.
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