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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said June 11 that he supports a national ban on police chokeholds.Watch McCarthy remarks in the video player above.The Republican congressman said that putting someone in a chokehold while handcuffed 8220 hould have severe consequences.A bill recently proposed by congressional Democrats would ban federal police from choking measures like the one used on George Floyd, who died last month after a Minneapolis police officer pinned down Floyd with a knee on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. stanley cup Related What is the defund the police movement 5 questions answered By Courtney Vinopal WATCH: Congressional Black Caucus holds forum on police accountability By Courtney Vino adidas campus pal 1 of 4 officers facing charges in George Floyd 8216 death released from jail By Associated Press hoka Go Deeper house minority leader kevin mccarthy police chokehold |
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