CDC Director: UK variant is now dominant coronavirus strain in the U.S.

Anderson Cooper 360

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🗓️ 8 April 2021

⏱️ 42 minutes

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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 To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	A good evening, another significant day in the dark,
0:02.6	Chauvin murdered trial another turbulent day for what
0:04.8	appears to be the defense's attempt to suggest the George Floyd was killed by the drugs
0:08.6	in his system, preexisting medical conditions or anything but officer Chauvin's knee on
0:13.2	his neck.
0:14.4	Some of the damage that theory came when a key piece of testimony for the defense was
0:18.5	turned completely around, since a short time later, by the prosecution.
0:21.4	Now, again, tonight, a lot to talk about with our legal and forensic team, but first
0:25.2	now, the defense's actions are more humanized on the day in court.
0:31.8	Today's testimony, more cops taking the stand against former officer, Derek Chauvin.
0:37.9	In your opinion, does defense use of force during that time period need to be reasonable
0:43.5	within the entire time period?
0:45.6	Yes.
0:46.6	There will be the truth and nothing but the truth.
0:48.2	But one of the more significant exchanges came when special agent James Ryerson took the
0:52.4	stand, an agent with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that led the investigation
0:57.2	into the events of May 25th.
0:59.9	The defense played him video from the scene.
1:02.6	Publish Exhibit 1007, and I'm going to ask you to listen to Mr. Floyd's voice.
1:10.0	What happened?
1:11.0	I was in the hospital in the residence.
1:15.1	Did you hear that?
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