Texas Governor Greg Abbott is seeking to pardon Sergeant Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder in the 2020 fatal shooting of an armed protester during nationwide protests. Perry had claimed to police that the protester, a U.S. Air Force veteran, had pointed the weapon at him, inspiring him to shoot in self-defense. Abbott has asked the state Board of Pardons and Paroles to recommend a pardon and to expedite his request, sparking debate over the use of lethal force in self-defense and the right to bear arms.
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Three people were injured in a shooting at the Christiana Mall in Delaware on Saturday evening. Delaware State Police responded to the scene and evacuated the mall, which will remain closed for the night. Multiple law enforcement agencies and emergency responders are on the scene, and an investigation is underway, though the suspect is not in custody at this time.
Tensions remain high in the Middle East after two Israeli sisters were shot dead in the West Bank and an Italian tourist was killed in a car-ramming attack in Tel Aviv. Israel responded with its biggest airstrikes on Lebanon in 17 years, and three rockets were launched from Syria towards Israeli territory, with one landing in a field in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Fragments of another destroyed missile fell into Jordanian territory near the Syrian border. The recent violence has raised concerns of a possible escalation of tensions, with the Israeli military monitoring the situation and deploying additional forces.
Ben Ferencz, the last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg Trials, has passed away at the age of 99. He was a Chief Prosecutor for the United States Army during the trials and was responsible for prosecuting Nazi war criminals and documenting the atrocities of Nazi labor and concentration camps. Ferencz was a lifelong advocate for world peace and justice, and his legacy of justice and peace will continue to live on.
Ethan Boyes, a 10-time national champion and world record holder in the 1,000-meter time trial, was tragically struck by a car while cycling in San Francisco's Presidio National Park and later died in hospital. USA Cycling and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition have expressed their sadness at the loss of Boyes, and the U.S. Park Police are investigating the incident with a $10,000 reward offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver responsible.
The Pentagon and US Department of Justice are investigating the leak of classified documents related to Ukraine's war effort and military strength. The documents, which were posted on social media, cover a range of topics from US support for Ukraine to information about key US allies. It is unclear at this time who is responsible for the leak or what the consequences may be.
On Friday, six people were injured in a shooting on a South Carolina beach during an unofficial "senior skip day" event attended by hundreds of high schoolers. Five of the injured were around the age of 18, and one was an adult woman in her mid-30s or early 40s. The Isle of Palms Police Department is currently investigating the incident and is urging people to be mindful of their safety and to be aware of their surroundings.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has requested testimony from Matthew Colangelo, a former Manhattan prosecutor, as part of an investigation into the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The subpoena is the latest move by Republicans to investigate the Manhattan District Attorney's office, with the committee previously requesting documents from the New York State Attorney General's office. It is unclear how Colangelo will respond to the subpoena, but the investigation is likely to continue.