A federal jury in New York has convicted gynecologist Robert Hadden of sex trafficking charges, bringing a sense of justice to hundreds of former patients who were molested by the doctor during a decades-long career. Nine former patients testified about how he had sexually abused them during examinations, and the jury deliberated for less than a day before returning the verdict. Hadden now faces up to life in prison, and sentencing is scheduled for June 18.
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Four people have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of Madison Brooks, a Louisiana State University student, who was then fatally hit by a car. Kaivon Washington, 18, and an unnamed 17-year-old juvenile have been charged with third-degree rape, while two other suspects, Casen Carver, 18, and Everett Lee, 28, have been charged with principal to third-degree rape. The four suspects are currently being held in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison and the investigation is ongoing.
On Monday afternoon, four people were killed in a workplace shooting in Half Moon Bay, California. The suspect, 66-year-old Chunli Zhao, was an employee of the business and had legal possession of a semi-automatic weapon. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to come forward. The Half Moon Bay community is in shock and mourning, and local officials are urging people to come together in this difficult time.
Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died after a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee. An independent autopsy commissioned by his family has revealed preliminary findings that he suffered "extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating." The family has called for an investigation into the incident and for the officers involved to be held accountable, as well as a federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department's use of force policies. The results of the independent autopsy are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died after a traffic stop with members of the Memphis Police Department. His family has watched body cam footage of the arrest and an independent autopsy found that he suffered "extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating." Two Memphis Fire Department personnel were "relieved of duty" while an internal investigation is conducted. Attorneys representing the family are demanding a full investigation and the release of all evidence related to the incident.
Seven people were killed and one seriously wounded in a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, California, on Tuesday. The suspect, 66-year-old Chunli Zhao, was believed to have been employed at Mountain Mushroom Farm, the only known connection between the victims and the suspect. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation, and the identities of the victims have not yet been released.
At least three people were killed in a shooting in Yakima, Washington early Tuesday morning, and the suspect remains at large. Yakima Police Chief Matthew Murray reported that the suspect shot two people at a Circle K convenience store, and may have shot a fourth person before fleeing the scene. The Yakima Police Department is currently working on “strong leads” to identify the suspect and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Following a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for stricter gun control measures and blasted the Second Amendment as a "suicide pact". He clarified that he has no opposition to people who responsibly own guns and get background checks and training. Newsom said California will continue implementing gun control measures and urged Congress to pass meaningful gun control legislation.