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Another mass shooting Apr 17, 2021

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Police say the gunman who opened fire at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis killing eight people was a 19-year-old former employee. Ali Brown, a member of the Indianapolis City-County Council, speaks with Anderson about how the community is reacting. Also, perspective from neuroscientist Dr. Charles Morgan on the split-second decision by a Chicago Police officer to shoot 13-year-old Adam Toledo. Plus, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is launching a new "America First" caucus, her office confirmed Friday. Her goal is to bring together a group of far-right lawmakers known for their controversial rhetoric. They will push for a "common respect for uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions,” according to one report.

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Airdate: April 16, 2021

Guests:

Ali Brown

Dr. Charles Morgan

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Video released in police shooting of a 13-year-old in Chicago Apr 16, 2021

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Chicago police released video today in the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. The Toledo family attorney joins Anderson.

In the trial of Derek Chauvin, testimony ended today in court. Closing arguments will be heard on Monday. George Floyd's brother, Terrence Floyd, talked to CNN’s Sara Sidner about his brother and the nearby fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright. The ex-police officer charged in Wright’s death made her first court appearance today.

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Airdate: April 15, 2021

Guests:

Adeena Weiss-Ortiz

Terrence Floyd

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Protests continue in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota after police killing of Daunte Wright Apr 15, 2021

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Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter was arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter today for shooting and killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright. Protesters are calling for justice and are on the streets for a fourth consecutive night. Former Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau weighs in on how a 26-year veteran of the police department could mistake a gun for a taser. Plus, CNN’s Gary Tuchman takes us inside a taser training center at the Camden County, New Jersey Police Department. And, with usage of the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine on hold in the United States, CDC vaccine advisers held an emergency meeting to discuss whether or not there was enough information to recommend changes or suggest extending the pause. Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium, discuss the latest.

Airdate: April 14, 2021

Guests:

Janeé Harteau, Former Minneapolis Police Chief

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Ala Stanford

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Protesters on the streets for third night after police shooting in Minnesota Apr 14, 2021

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As curfew approaches, people march on the streets of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota calling for justice for Daunte Wright. Officer Kim Potter, the police veteran who fired the deadly shot, has quit the force.
The chief of police has also stepped down. The city manager has been fired. Jonathan Mason, who mentored Daunte Wright in high school, talks to Anderson about Wright's hopes and dreams.

And in the trial of Derek Chauvin, it was day one for the defense. But testimony under cross examination from a key witness might have been more useful to the prosecution.
George Floyd family attorney, Antonio Romanucci, joins Anderson.

Airdate: April 13, 2021

Guests:

Jonathan Mason

Antonio Romanucci

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Protesters on the streets in Minnesota with curfews in effect Apr 13, 2021

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Another deadly police shooting in Minnesota. Duante Wright was killed during a traffic stop and a medical examiner has ruled his death a homicide. Sybrina Fulton, the mother of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was shot to death by a neighborhood watchman in 2012, joins Anderson to discuss the pain associated with the killing of a loved one. Plus, Senator Bernie Sanders is pushing the White House to expand Medicare as part of President Biden’s massive infrastructure bill.

Sanders wants to lower Medicare’s eligibility age from 65 down to 60 or 55 year olds. He explains why the expansion should be prioritized. And a sad update to a story about addiction we first brought to you more than 3 years ago.

Airdate: April 12, 2021

Guests:

Sybrina Fulton

Sen. Bernie Sanders

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Medical Examiner: Floyd had heart disease but officer interaction "was more than Floyd could take" Apr 10, 2021

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On the tenth day of witness testimony in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, two physicians, including the medical examiner who performed the autopsy on George Floyd and ruled his death a homicide, faced intense questioning from the prosecution and the defense. Benjamin Crump is the attorney for George Floyd's family. He joins AC360 to discuss the trial. Plus, the United Kingdom is mourning with Queen Elizabeth at the loss of her beloved husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. He was 99.

Airdate: April 9, 2021

Guests:

Benjamin Crump

Lawrence Kobilinsky

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Doctor: Floyd’s preexisting conditions and drug use had no impact on death Apr 09, 2021

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A renowned pulmonary critical care doctor testified that George Floyd’s preexisting conditions and drug use had no impact on his death and that he died from “low level of oxygen” when former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned him to the street. Shareeduh Tate is George Floyd’s cousin and the president of the George Floyd Foundation. She joins AC360 to discuss the trial and says she “feels good about what the prosecution is doing.” Plus, at least one person was killed and five others were wounded in a shooting in Texas just hours after President Biden announced limited gun restrictions. Rep. Lucy McBath has been fighting in Congress for legislation around gun safety after her son was shot and killed in 2012. She tells Anderson Cooper that Biden is acting to save lives but it’s up to Congress to “do right by Americans and put forth life saving measures.”

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Airdate: April 8, 2021

Guests:

Shareeduh Tate

Rep. Lucy McBath

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CDC Director: UK variant is now dominant coronavirus strain in the U.S. Apr 08, 2021

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CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom is now the most common strain in the United States. Studies suggest the UK variant is more contagious than the original strain. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci tells Anderson Cooper it’s a race between getting people vaccinated and a potential surge. Plus, a Los Angeles Police Department use-of-force expert says former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin used “deadly force” on George Floyd when none was necessary. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, has tweeted “Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd in cold blood. It’s not that complicated.” He joins AC360 to discuss the trial and says he believes the evidence “points to a clear conviction.”

Airdate: April 7, 2021

Guests:

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

Dr. Anthony Fauci

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Police use-of-force expert: Derek Chauvin’s kneeling is not trained restraint tactic Apr 07, 2021

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A Minneapolis Police use-of-force training instructor testified that Derek Chauvin’s kneeling on George Floyd’s neck is not a trained restraint tactic. Meanwhile, the defense zeroed in on a theory that bystanders distracted the former Minneapolis Police officer. Jose Baez is a criminal defense attorney and successfully represented Casey Anthony when she was on trial for first-degree murder of her 2-year-old daughter. He joins AC360 to discuss the defense’s argument. Plus, the New York Times’ Maggie Haberman is reporting that Rep. Matt Gaetz privately asked the White House for blanket pre-emptive pardons for himself and unidentified congressional allies during President Trump’s final days in office. The Florida Republican is being investigated by the DOJ for allegations that he broke federal sex trafficking and prostitution laws. Haberman tells Anderson Cooper White House officials thought it was bizarre and “knocked it down pretty quicky.”

Airtime: April 6, 2021

Guests:

Jose Baez

Preet Bharara

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Police Chief: Chauvin “absolutely” violated neck restraint policy Apr 06, 2021

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Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo testified that former officer Derek Chauvin’s actions were “in no way, shape or form” proper and “absolutely” violated the department’s neck restraint policy. Former Washington DC Police Chief and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey joins AC360 to discuss the police chief’s testimony. Plus, Michigan recently added more than 8,400 new Covid-19 cases in one day, the most since December. CNN Senior National Correspondent Miguel Marquez brings AC360 into a Michigan hospital that’s fighting its third coronavirus surge.

Airdate: April 5, 2021

Guests:

Charles Ramsey

Miguel Marquez

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