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That’s it from me for now. I’ll be back later tonight for the second night of the Republican National Convention.
Here’s where the day stands so far:
10.02pm BST
Jacob Blake’s sister expressed sadness and anger over her brother becoming the latest African American to be shot by police.
She said she has heard from a number of people who have said they are sorry about her brother, who was repeatedly shot in the back by Kenosha police.
Jacob Blake’s sister: ‘I’m not sad. I’m not sorry. I’m angry. And I’m tired. I haven’t cried one time. I stopped crying years ago. I am numb. I have been watching police murder people that look like me for years.’ (warning: distressing) pic.twitter.com/0Ot0FA7K0E
Continue reading…Jacob Blake will need ‘miracle’ to walk again, says lawyerWisconsin governor declares state of emergency over protestsMelania, Eric and Tiffany Trump expected to appear Tuesday503 US deaths and 40,309 new coronavirus cases yesterdaySign up to our First Thing newsletter 10.11pm BSTThat’s it from me for now. I’ll be back later tonight for the second night of the Republican National Convention.Here’s where the day stands so far: 10.02pm BSTJacob Blake’s sister expressed sadness and anger over her brother becoming the latest African American to be shot by police.She said she has heard from a number of people who have said they are sorry about her brother, who was repeatedly shot in the back by Kenosha police.Jacob Blake’s sister: ‘I’m not sad. I’m not sorry. I’m angry. And I’m tired. I haven’t cried one time. I stopped crying years ago. I am numb. I have been watching police murder people that look like me for years.’ (warning: distressing) pic.twitter.com/0Ot0FA7K0E Continue reading…