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August 25, 2014

Thousands March in Staten Island to Demand Justice for Eric Garner 
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In New York City on Saturday, thousands marched in Staten Island to
protest the police chokehold death of Eric Garner. The African-American
father of six died after police wrestled him to the ground and pinned
him down. He was accused of selling loose cigarettes. His death has
fueled the national debate about police use of excessive force and the
New York City Police Department policy of cracking down on low-level
offenses. We'll have more from the march and from Ferguson later in the
broadcast.

 

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