(CNN) Ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin , who pressed his knee on George Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes as the man begged for his life, will make his first court appearance Monday afternoon. Floyd's death sparked two weeks of global protests that saw some of the largest crowds yet over the weekend . As demonstrations continue, videos from all over the country continue to surface, which depict officers using excessive force against demonstrators. Nine Minneapolis City Council members made a commitment this week to start the process of defunding and "dismantling" the police department , City Council President Lisa Bender said Sunday. Medical groups denounce racism, police brutalitySeveral medical groups, including the American Medical Association, have released statements emphasizing that racism is a public health issue and calling for an end to police brutality.

Source: CNN June 08, 2020 07:02 UTC