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NOPD demonstrates shooting rubber balls, tear gas after CCC protest controversy

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NOPD demonstrates rubber ball shooting, tear gas use after CCC protest controversy (FULL VIDEO)

NOPD SOD Sgt. Todd Morrell gives a demonstration of "tactical defense gear" in the wake of the New Orleans protest incident on the CCC and the use of rubber rounds.
Local News

PHOTOS: Thousands march peacefully on NOPD headquarters following tear gas incident

Thousands of protesters continued demonstrations against police brutality on Thursday, June 4 in New Orleans. Wednesday's protests ended in five arrests.
Orleans

Video shows New Orleans police clash with protesters before using tear gas

Ferguson said he is concerned about what could occur Thursday night as he said each night the marching has escalated.
Sports

Drew Brees apologizes for national anthem kneeling comments

"I am sick about the way my comments were perceived yesterday, but I take full responsibility and accountability," Brees said.
Orleans

Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu: We need to be one country, not two

"The work we have to do as a country is find a way to come together so we can be one country, not two," the former mayor said on the WWL-TV Morning News Thursday.
Nation Now

NOPD uses tear gas to disperse protesters after nights of peaceful marches

What appeared to be well over 1,000 people marched through the city of New Orleans Wednesday night, but this time it didn't end peacefully.
Saints

Saints, Pelicans players form 'Social Justice Leadership Coalition' following death of George Floyd

"We stand against police brutality in any form. Statements are words; unified action towards a solution is what needs to come from this now," Benson wrote.
Saints

Saints owner Gayle Benson: Actions, not words, needed after death of George Floyd

"We stand against police brutality in any form. Statements are words; unified action towards a solution is what needs to come from this now," Benson wrote.
Local News

More protests scheduled after peaceful demonstration block I-10 in downtown New Orleans

Police armed with riot gear formed a line on the interstate, but no violence between the massive crowd and the line occurred. Police were seen taking a knee.
Nation Now

New Orleans pastors organize 'kneel down' in Jackson Square after George Floyd's death

Pastor Dean Sunseri with Voice of the Kingdom ministry is a professional counselor and one of the organizers of Sunday's demonstration. He explains how it went.
Nation Now

'Here we are again' - Urban League of La. leader has powerful message on justice, reform

Judy Reese Morse, CEO and president of the Urban League of Louisiana, maps out what widespread reform would entail following the death of George Floyd.