Jason Aldean has faced backlash over his song and music video for “Try That In A Small Town”, which features him performing on the steps of a Tennessee courthouse that was the site of a historic lynching. Aldean has defended the song, saying it has nothing to do with race, and CMT has pulled the contentious clip from the air. Fans and critics are debating the video, with some accusing Aldean of writing a “pro-lynching song” and others praising him for tackling a difficult subject.
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Gigi Hadid and her friend Leah Nicole McCarthy were arrested in the Cayman Islands last week after a search of their luggage revealed a small amount of marijuana. The pair, who arrived on a private aircraft from the US, were released on bail and are due to appear in court on August 10. The Cayman Islands have a long history of criminalizing marijuana, but it has been legal for medical use since 2016.
On Monday afternoon in Fort Myers, Florida, a 3-year-old driving a golf cart struck and killed his 7-year-old brother. The 3-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the accident, which happened on private property. This serves as a reminder of the importance of safety when operating a golf cart, and our thoughts are with the family of the victim.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday that sixteen Michigan residents have been charged with eight felony counts for falsely claiming to be presidential electors for former President Donald Trump. The charges include conspiracy to commit forgery, forgery, conspiracy to commit election law forgery and election law forgery. The individuals were part of a national effort to try to reverse Trump's loss in the 2020 election, and face serious consequences, including up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Nessel's office is committed to protecting the integrity of the electoral process and will continue to investigate and prosecute any individuals who attempt to undermine it.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed felony charges against 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020, submitting false certificates in an attempt to overturn the results of the election. The charges include two counts of forgery, a 14-year felony, and serve as a reminder of the lengths Trump and his allies went to in an effort to overturn the election results. The charges come as the Trump administration faces increasing scrutiny over its role in the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol.
On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) confirmed that they had served a search warrant in Henderson, Nevada, as part of their ongoing investigation into the unsolved murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, which occurred 25 years ago. Retired Los Angeles police detective Greg Kading alleged in 2019 that he had solved the case, but no arrests have been made yet. Tupac's fame and relevance has only grown since his death, and his sister Set said last month that he was "always meant for something great."
Texas state officials are under investigation for their efforts to deter illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border, which have been criticized by human rights groups and the Biden administration for placing migrants, including children, at risk of drowning or being cut by razor wire. The internal complaint, now under investigation, is in relation to Operation Lone Star, a sprawling border effort led by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican. It is yet to be seen what action, if any, will be taken in response to the allegations.
After a decade-long investigation, Suffolk County police have arrested Rex Heuermann in connection with the unsolved Gilgo Beach serial killer case. Heuermann, a married New York architect, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and had a cache of more than 200 guns in a vault inside his home. The case had remained unsolved since the discovery of four bodies in 2010, and investigators are now trying to determine if the weapons are legally registered. Heuermann's arrest may finally bring the case to a close.