A private autopsy has revealed that Lashawn Thompson, a 35-year-old man who died in a bedbug-infested cell in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, suffered from severe neglect, including dehydration, malnourishment, and rapid weight loss. The autopsy found that these conditions contributed to his fatal cardiac arrhythmia, and the family's lawyers are calling for an investigation into the conditions of the jail and the circumstances surrounding Thompson's death. The Fulton County Jail has yet to comment on the autopsy report.
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed a bill that bans abortion at 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricts gender-affirming medical care for people under 19, with opponents of the bill promising to sue to try and block it. The bill is the latest in a series of restrictions on abortion and gender-affirming care that Republicans have been pushing for across the United States, and has been met with criticism from those who argue that it will cause irreparable harm to young people in the state.
A 23-year-old man was hospitalized after suffering a severe arm injury in an alligator attack behind Banditos Bar in Port Charlotte, Florida. The man was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Fort Myers, where he lost his arm as a result of the attack. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and it is unclear what provoked the attack or if the alligator will be removed from the area.
VidCon co-founder and YouTuber Hank Green has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer. He shared the news in a video on his YouTube channel, vlogbrothers, which he shares with his brother, novelist John Green. Green has received an outpouring of support from fans and friends, and has encouraged people to donate to cancer research and support those fighting cancer.
Dharmesh Patel, a California radiologist, has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after allegedly driving his Tesla off a 330-foot cliff with his wife and two young children inside. His wife told authorities that he had been "depressed" and had said he was going to drive off the cliff, and documents revealed that he had been prescribed medication for depression and had been seeing a therapist for the past two years. He is currently being held in San Mateo County Jail and the case is still ongoing.
Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam champion, announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from the French Open due to a lingering hip injury and that he expects 2024 to be the final season of his career. This will be the first time he has missed the tournament since making his debut in 2005, and he is looking forward to the next few years of his career.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing a case that could potentially restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The anti-abortion plaintiffs argue that the FDA acted outside of its authority when it approved and expanded access to the drug. Judges, all Republican appointees, appeared to be leaning toward restricting access, which could have a major impact on women's access to safe and legal abortions in the United States. A ruling is expected in the coming weeks.
A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could decide the future availability of the abortion pill mifepristone. Attorneys for the FDA and the drug's manufacturer will attempt to convince the panel not to roll back accessibility to the drug, which has been used by millions of women in the U.S. and around the world. The outcome of the case could have a major impact on the availability of the drug and could affect the lives of millions of women.