The trial of two police officers in Brighton, Colorado has begun over the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died in 2019 after a confrontation with the officers. Prosecutors allege that the officers ignored McClain's pleas of "I can't breathe" as they put him in a neck hold and injected him with a powerful sedative. The defense argued that the officers had acted appropriately and had only used force when McClain resisted. The outcome of the trial is expected to be closely watched by the public as it is the first of several trials stemming from the incident.
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Ray Epps, a former Marine and Trump supporter, has pleaded guilty to one count of disorderly conduct in connection with the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. He admitted to moving through police barriers and pushing a sign into officers, as well as saying "We're in the Capitol" and "We're taking this." Despite a widespread conspiracy theory that he was a federal agent, Epps has now admitted that he was a part of the mob and will face a sentencing hearing on Dec. 19.
Bestselling authors George R.R. Martin, John Grisham, and Jodi Picoult are among 17 authors suing OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, for copyright infringement. The Authors Guild is representing the authors, arguing that OpenAI's use of their works without permission is a violation of copyright law. The authors are hoping for a resolution that will protect their works from being used without permission and for OpenAI to pay damages for the alleged infringement. OpenAI has yet to respond to the lawsuit.
A Texas sheriff's deputy was arrested after leaving his 2-month-old baby in a hot car for three hours, resulting in the infant being taken to the hospital in critical condition. The National Weather Service warns that temperatures inside of a car can reach up to 20 degrees higher than the outside temperature, and that leaving a window cracked does not make a difference. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office released a statement saying they are "committed to ensuring justice is served".
84-Year-Old White Homeowner Pleads Not Guilty to Shooting Black Teen Who Mistakenly Came to His Home
84-Year-Old White Homeowner Pleads Not Guilty to Shooting Black Teen Who Mistakenly Came to His Home
Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old white homeowner, entered a not guilty plea in a Kansas City court Wednesday for shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly came to his home. The trial is scheduled to begin October 7, 2024, and has sparked national debates about gun policies and race in America. Yarl's mother was in the court for the plea hearing, hoping for justice and recognition that ringing a doorbell is not a crime.
Attorney General Merrick Garland faced questioning from House Republicans at an oversight hearing on Wednesday, with Rep. Mike Johnson mistakenly calling him "Mr. Weiss" and pressing him on the Hunter Biden probe. Garland denied receiving any direction from the White House regarding the investigation and discussed the Justice Department's decision to drop the criminal case against Michael Flynn. The hearing is expected to last several hours as Republicans further question Garland about the Justice Department's handling of the Hunter Biden investigation and other matters.
An Amazon delivery driver is in serious condition after being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake while making a delivery in Palm City, Florida. These snakes are the largest venomous snakes in North America, typically found in the southeastern United States and known for their diamond-shaped pattern and rattling sound. The Martin County Sheriff's Office is warning people to be aware of their surroundings and contact local authorities if they encounter a rattlesnake.
On Sunday, a longtime New England Patriots fan, Dale Mooney, died during a home game after a witness reported that he was punched in the head twice during an altercation with a rival fan. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the incident, and Patriots and Gillette Stadium officials are working with local authorities to assist in the investigation. The tragedy has sparked an outpouring of support from Patriots fans and has raised questions about fan safety at sporting events.