Democrats in the US Congress announced a wide-ranging police reform bill as mourners gathered for a public viewing of George Floyd's body in his home town of Houston, Texas. GeorgeFloyd BlackLivesMatter
Washington - Democrats in the United States Congress announced a wide-ranging police reform bill on Monday, as mourners gathered for a public viewing of George Floyd's body in his home town of Houston, Texas.
Prior to a press conference, the group of lawmakers kneeled down in the entrance hall of the US Capitol and held a moment of silence that lasted for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the length of time an officer kept his knee on Floyd's neck. Republican lawmaker Kevin McCarthy followed Trump's lead, tweeting: "Democrats want to defund you, but Republicans will never turn our backs on you."
A live feed of the viewing showed a constant stream of mourners approaching the golden casket holding Floyd's body. He accepted the conditions, which include no contact with Floyd's family, not working in a security or law enforcement capacity, not leaving Minnesota and surrendering firearms.
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