Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three of his subordinates will be sentenced Wednesday for their involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack. Prosecutors are seeking the longest sentence yet for Tarrio, 33 years in prison, and 27 years for his subordinate, Ethan Nordean. The sentences will be closely watched by the public and the legal community, as they could set the precedent for the other defendants in the Justice Department's ongoing investigation of the Capitol attack.
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Florida is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Idalia, a dangerous Category 4 storm that is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges and rainfall. The king tide, a twice-yearly phenomenon caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, could worsen the flooding. Residents in the Big Bend region are urged to take precautions and prepare for the storm, and the Environmental Protection Agency is warning people to be aware of the potential for flooding and to take steps to protect their homes and businesses.
At least 11 people were injured on Tuesday when Delta Flight 175 from Milan, Italy experienced severe turbulence before landing safely in Atlanta. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, which is the latest in a series of turbulence-related injuries this year. Delta Air Lines released a statement saying that 11 people were taken to the hospital after the plane landed safely and is providing support to those affected.
Investigators have determined that her husband, Guy Muldavin, was responsible for her death in 1974, and he passed away in 2002. The case was solved through investigative genealogy, after the family who discovered her body in the dunes of Cape Cod reported the crime to the police. This marks the oldest unidentified homicide victim in Massachusetts' history.
Harrison Floyd, the former leader of Black Voices for Trump, is the only defendant in the Georgia election interference case to be jailed after surrendering to authorities. Judge Scott McAfee set Floyd's bond at $100,000, with $40,000 for his racketeering charge, $30,000 for a charge of influencing witnesses and another $30,000 for a charge of conspiring to commit solicitation of false statements and writings. The other 17 defendants have not been jailed and have not been required to post bond.
This article covers the Jacksonville, Florida shooting that occurred on Saturday, in which three people were killed. Audio from the shooting revealed that the shooter had previously worked at a Dollar Tree and had stopped at a Family Dollar store before pulling into the parking lot of Edward Waters University. The motive for the shooting is still unknown, and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to come forward and urging the public to remain vigilant.
The Justice Department is investigating the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, which recently gained media attention for the booking and release of former President Donald Trump and 18 other co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case. A pretrial detainee at the jail died four days after filing a complaint accusing deputies of excessive force, and Trump is considering waiving his arraignment appearance and entering a not guilty plea in writing. The investigation into the jail is ongoing, raising questions about the conditions of the facility.
Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida on Wednesday, bringing hurricane conditions to a wide central portion of the state. Several states have sent personnel and resources to Florida in preparation for the storm, and residents are urged to take all necessary precautions and stay informed.