Posted on 05/31/2020 5:06:42 AM PDT by RandFan
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Friday his panel will hold a hearing on police use of force after the killing of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.
Graham said in a statement he’d spoken with Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), the committee’s ranking member, about the killing, which has resulted in days of protests and charges against one of the officers involved.
“Both of us are appalled at what we saw and believe it is important to have a hearing as soon as possible as to how to combat this outrage,” Graham said. “The Committee intends to call a wide variety of witnesses on the topics of better policing, addressing racial discrimination regarding the use of force, as well as building stronger bonds between communities and police.”
“We intend to shine a bright light on the problems associated with Mr. Floyd’s death, with the goal of finding a better way forward for our nation,” he added.
The announcement comes amid growing furor after video surfaced of a police officer kneeling on Floyd's neck during the arrest. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was heard pleading for help and saying he couldn’t breathe for several minutes before dying.
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Oh yes it will. Every Senator on the committee will get a cbance to preen and pontificate on TV on a hot issue with no downside and no opposition.
Hannity mentions mask wearing a hundred times a show.
Hey Linda how about getting to the bottom of our WHITE police officers that were assinated by BLACK THUGS!! How about that hearing Linda!! You are a LOSER!!
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