Philly police shooting nothing like George Floyd (Full show)
West Philadelphia erupted into violent civil unrest after the shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr. at the hands of police officers. More than 30 officers were injured in the course of the disturbance. Rick Sanchez examines Wallace’s death and the city’s reaction. Then RT America’s Faran Fronczak joins from the scene. Then Ret. Chief Deputy US Marshal Matthew Fogg and civil rights attorney Robert Patillo share their insights.
RT’s Peter Oliver reports on protests in Italy as citizens balk at the country’s lockdown measures in its efforts to stymie the spread of COVID-19. Worldwide, more than 1.1 million people have died as a result of COVID-19. The US holds the record for both confirmed cases and deaths at more than 9 million and 231,000 respectively. RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar reports the latest coronavirus numbers. Plus, RT America’s Steve Christakos joins with news from the world of sports.