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from msnbc world headquarters in new york. welcome to alex witt reports. we begin with the breaking news right now. vice president kamala harris is heading back to washington after taking part in the munich security conference. the vice president using her keynote speech today to condemn moscow while formally announcing the u.s. has determined russia committed war crimes against ukraine. in the case of russia s actions in ukraine, we have examined the evidence. we know the legal standards. there is no doubt, these are crimes against humanity. [applause] u.s. calling off the search for the unidentified object over lake huron. that is two of former objects shot down by the u.s. military which included that chinese spy balloon. the last hour, democratic making member of the house adam smith spoke with me about the questions and concerns that still remain over the spy balloon that moose mystery objects. if the hobbyist and meteorologists can do this, so can the russia ....
police released surveillance and body cam video of a deadly traffic stop that preceded the death of 29-year-old tyre nichols. kevin corke lays out the key portions of the video and also has the baking details. kevin, good evening. trace, the video takes place over two separate scenes beginning with the initial stop where tyre nichols was pulled over for allegedly recklessly driving. now, nelson had been sort of jerked out of his vehicle by officers, though we don t know why, given where the video began. then obviously there is an altercation in which officers are ordering nelson to turn over and put his hands behind his back. there s a lot of back and forth, a lot of talking, and eventually a scuffle. pepper spray is deployed. nelson struggles with the officers, and manages somehow to escape on foot. later on, after being caught at the second location, officers from the initial stop show up. another altercation ensues, only this time for several minutes. nelson is bru ....
politicsnation. we are following a breaking news story, a suspected chinese surveillance balloon has been shot down off of the carolina coast, just a few hours ago. the president confirming that he gave the order earlier this week but the military waited until the balloon could be down safety the government is now collecting the balloons remains from u.s. waters. the news comes after the faa partially shut down airspace and the region earlier today. we are bringing the latest on this breaking news story as details a marriage. and i have talked to the ranking democrat on the house intelligence committee about whether americans should be worried. that isn t just a minute but first, tonight s lead, boosting black voices. right, now democrats are gaming out with the next two years will look like for the party as expected earlier today. the dnc voted to reorder democrats presidential primary schedule. elevating south carolina to lead off of that schedule. with other racial ....
So badly during his arrest last month that he died three days later. police in surveillance cameras recording it all. the officers who are now free on bond pleading not guilty to all charges as nichols family looked on in the courtroom. the case prompting demonstrations and putting a new spotlight on police brutality. the judge today urging patience and civility as the case proceeds. it s where we start off tonight with nbc s priscilla thompson in memphis. do you all have anything to say? reporter: five former memphis police officers charged in the brutal beating death of tyre nichols, silent as they appeared in court for the first time today. go down the line of the attorneys. enter a plea of not guilty. not guilty. not guilty. enter a not guilty plea. reporter: the arraignment lasted less than five minutes all pleading not guilty to charges including second-degree murder stemming from the january 7th beating. nichols died three days later. today, attorneys for the of ....