A new study published in Health Affairs has revealed that child and adolescent survivors of firearm injuries face significant increases in pain, psychiatric and substance use disorders in the year following their injury. Oronde McClain, a 10-year-old from Philadelphia, is one such survivor, who suffered a shattered skull and long-term physical and psychological trauma. The findings of the study emphasize the need for comprehensive, long-term care for survivors of gun violence.
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A Colorado jury has found Aurora police officer Nathan Woodyard not guilty of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. Randy Roedema was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault, while Jason Rosenblatt was acquitted of reckless manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault. The verdict is seen as a major setback for those calling for justice for McClain and his family, and is likely to reignite the debate over police reform and accountability.
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, owner of an exotic animal safari in South Carolina and featured in the Netflix documentary series "Tiger King," pleaded guilty to wildlife trafficking and money laundering. He admitted to overseeing the sale or purchase of protected species between 2018 and 2020, and will pay a $100,000 fine and serve three years of probation. He will be sentenced in January 2021.
Seven People Injured, Including a Child, in Shooting at Prairie View A&M University Homecoming Event
Seven People Injured, Including a Child, in Shooting at Prairie View A&M University Homecoming Event
Seven people, including a child, were injured in a shooting at a college homecoming event near Prairie View A&M University in Texas on Sunday night. The Waller County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, which happened during a "trail ride pasture party" that was held together with another party celebrating homecoming at the university. No suspects have been identified at this time.
Robert Crimo Jr., the father of the accused Highland Park shooter, has pleaded guilty to seven counts of misdemeanor reckless conduct in a Waukegan court. The plea deal includes a 60-day jail sentence, two years probation, surrender of his FOID card, and a $1,000 fine. Judge Mark Levitt accepted the plea agreement, calling it a "fair and just resolution" to the case, and bringing an end to the legal proceedings stemming from the tragedy.
Stephen Tyler Bieneman has been accused of assaulting a woman at a U.S. research station in Antarctica and has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge. Despite this, he was sent to a remote icefield for a week to protect the safety of a professor and three graduate students. Questions have been raised about the decision-making of the National Science Foundation and the safety of those in the field, but the agency has yet to comment on the incident.
An unnamed actress has accused British comedian and actor Russell Brand of sexual assault during the filming of the 2010 movie "Arthur". The accuser has filed a lawsuit against Brand, Warner Bros., and three related production companies in the New York Supreme Court, seeking unspecified damages for the alleged assault and for the studios’ alleged failure to protect her. Brand has not yet responded to the latest allegations and the case is ongoing.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to testify in a New York civil fraud trial on Monday, which has been years in the making. Ivanka Trump attempted to avoid testifying, citing "undue hardship" due to the school week, however her cousin Mary Trump noted that Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner "probably have lots of help". Mehdi Hasan mocked Ivanka's excuse as a "breathtaking entitlement" and the trial is expected to last several weeks with Donald Trump's testimony being a key factor in the outcome.