Six former law enforcement officers in Mississippi have pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges in connection with a violent assault on two Black men. The officers, who called themselves the “Goon Squad”, entered the men’s home without a warrant and used a stun gun, handcuffed them, and assaulted them with a sex object before one of the officers fired a gun in one of the men’s mouths, causing serious injuries. The Associated Press conducted an investigation which revealed that the officers had discussed a false cover story and had planted and tampered with evidence. The six officers have pleaded guilty, but the victims have yet to receive justice.
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Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama appointee, has been assigned to preside over former President Donald Trump's latest indictment. Despite Senate Republicans' attempts to undermine her credibility, they unanimously voted to confirm her in 2014. Chutkan has established a reputation for imposing tough penalties on rioters who participated in the 2021 attack on the Capitol, including handing down the longest sentence of just over five years.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on four counts of attempting to overthrow the 2020 presidential election, with testimony from allies, aides and officials up to former Vice President Mike Pence. Trump has been unapologetic, referring to the charges as "fake" and "un-American". This is the first time the U.S. criminal justice system has sought to punish a leader for actions regarding the transfer of power, and the outcome of the legal proceedings remains to be seen.
Florida Governors Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom have agreed to a live policy-based debate on Fox News, proposed by Fox News host Sean Hannity. The debate was initially suggested by Hannity during an interview with Newsom in June, and DeSantis accepted the challenge on Wednesday. The date and time of the debate have yet to be announced, but it is expected to be a three-hour long event broadcast live on Fox News.
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, reported a 10.5% decline in U.S. revenue in the second quarter of 2020 due to a drop in Bud Light sales, which has slipped into second place behind Modelo Especial. The company attributed the decline to a conservative backlash against a campaign featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. ABInBev is attempting to boost sales with new products and marketing campaigns, and remains optimistic about the future.
Mexican officials have reported the discovery of a body along a floating barrier recently installed in the Rio Grande by Texas authorities. The barrier was installed last month across from Eagle Pass, Texas, and is designed to make it more difficult for migrants to cross the river. Human rights groups have criticized the barrier, saying it puts migrants in danger and violates their rights. The Mexican government is investigating the death, which is the first reported since the barrier was installed.
A Florida mother, Arya Singh, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter and abuse of a dead human body in the death of her newborn child, known as "Baby June". DNA testing linked the child to a relative, and the sentencing of Singh brings some closure to the tragedy.
Joel Alejandro Bowman, 33, was charged with attempted murder and other crimes after he allegedly fired a gun outside a Jewish school in Memphis, Tennessee. A Memphis police officer stopped Bowman's pickup truck and he was shot and taken to the hospital in critical condition. The incident has raised questions about school safety protocols and the importance of having a quick response from law enforcement in order to prevent any further harm.