Mississippi grand jury has indicted two former police officers on murder charges and another ex-officer on a manslaughter charge in the death of Keith Murriel, a Black man seen on video being pinned down and repeatedly shocked with stun guns during a New Year’s eve arrest. The incident has sparked outrage among members of the community and the Jackson Police Department has launched an internal investigation. The three former officers are expected to appear in court in the coming weeks to face the charges.
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Man Who Propped His Foot on Nancy Pelosi’s Desk During Capitol Riot Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Prison
Man Who Propped His Foot on Nancy Pelosi’s Desk During Capitol Riot Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Prison
Richard “Bigo” Barnett, who gained notoriety for propping his foot on a desk in Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Capitol insurrection, was sentenced to 54 months in prison on Wednesday. Judge Christopher Cooper noted that Barnett had “not shown any acceptance of responsibility” and ordered him to serve 4.5 years behind bars. Barnett’s sentence is the longest so far to any of the hundreds of people charged in connection with the Capitol riot, and the Justice Department is prioritizing cases involving violence, destruction of property and threats to law enforcement.
The Grier family has filed a $100 million federal civil rights lawsuit against the Hancock County Sheriff's Office after Brianna Grier, a 28-year-old Georgia mother, died last summer after falling out of a sheriff's patrol car. The lawsuit alleges that deputies "unlawfully and willfully seized and restrained" Grier and failed to provide medical assistance, causing injury to her head and brain. The Grier family is seeking justice and accountability in the case and is seeking $100 million in damages for the wrongful death of Brianna Grier.
Sai Varshith Kandula, a 19-year-old Missouri man, was arrested Monday night after crashing a U-Haul truck into a security barrier near the White House and waving a Nazi flag. He had been planning the incident for six months in an effort to "seize power" from the government, and authorities have clarified that he holds a green card for lawful, permanent U.S. residency. The incident is still under investigation, and it is unclear what charges Kandula may face.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing legal and political risks as he seeks a third term. He is under indictment for securities fraud and his agency has been accused of disarray and unethical practices. The Texas House is investigating the allegations and will decide whether to refer the matter to a grand jury, leaving Paxton's political future uncertain.
Eric Sandow, a 32-year-old man from Florida, was arrested yesterday by Fairfax County Police after being seen trespassing at the Dolley Madison Preschool in McLean, Virginia. Upon searching his vehicle, authorities found two firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, and charged him with felony possession of a firearm on a school property.
Alex Murdaugh, a convicted murderer and former personal injury lawyer, has been indicted on 22 financial fraud-related charges in South Carolina, including conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and fraud against the estate of his late housekeeper. If convicted, Murdaugh could face up to 20 years in prison for each count of fraud, and the case is currently under investigation.
95-year-old Australian woman Clare Nowland has died a week after being shot with a stun gun by a police officer in a nursing home. The incident has sparked a debate about the use of stun guns by police and the need for better support for elderly people with dementia. The police officer involved has been suspended and an investigation has been launched.