Jordan Neely's family has released a statement condemning the actions of the U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was seen on video holding Neely in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway train. The statement said that the veteran's statement amounts to an "admission of guilt," and that it shows why he needs to be in prison. The family's attorneys said that Penny's actions and words demonstrate why he should be held accountable for Neely's death, sparking outrage in the community and calls for justice.
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On Sunday night, a double-decker boat carrying more than 30 passengers capsized in the Poorappuzha River in the southern Indian town of Tanur, resulting in the death of at least 22 people, including children. Rescue teams are expecting to recover more bodies from inside the boat, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. The tragedy has shocked the local community, with officials offering their condolences to the families of the victims.
Former President Donald Trump has declined his last chance to testify in a civil trial where longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll has accused him of raping her in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. The jury has watched lengthy excerpts from an October videotaped deposition in which Trump vehemently denied the allegations, and Carroll is seeking compensatory and punitive damages totaling millions of dollars. The outcome of the trial could have a major impact on Trump's political future.
Seven people were tragically killed and a dozen more injured when a Land Rover ran over them at a bus stop near a shelter for migrants and unhoused people in Brownsville, Texas on Sunday morning. Authorities are investigating whether the incident was intentional or an accident, and are asking anyone with information to contact them. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
On Saturday, a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas left eight people dead and seven others wounded. Steven Spainhouer, one of the first responders, recalled trying to save victims, including a child found beneath his dead mother. The gunman was also killed in the shooting, and the motive is still under investigation. Local officials have expressed their condolences and are urging the public to remain vigilant.
On Saturday, a gunman opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets in Dallas, Texas, killing eight people and wounding seven before being killed by a police officer. Hundreds of terrified shoppers fled the scene, and H&M released a statement saying that all of their employees were safe and counseling would be available. Police are still investigating the incident, and more information is expected to be released in the coming days.
A shooting at a house party in Chico, California, early Saturday morning left one 17-year-old girl dead and five other people wounded. Police believe the incident was isolated, and two men and the 17-year-old girl remain hospitalized in stable condition. The identities of the victims have not yet been released as police continue to investigate the tragedy.
Authorities responded to an "active shooter incident" Saturday afternoon at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas. Video posted to social media captured the sound of gunfire and panic among people in the mall's parking lot. The FBI and other agencies are investigating the incident, and the ATF is asking anyone with information or who was at the mall to contact them.