Daniel Ellsberg, the whistleblower who exposed the U.S. government's lies about the Vietnam War, has died of pancreatic cancer. His family said he was a "seeker of truth and a patriotic truth-teller" and was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he inspired and the truth he revealed.
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Chad Doerman, a 32-year-old Ohio man, has been charged with three counts of aggravated murder after shooting his three young sons and wounding their mother. He has admitted to planning the killings and executing them with a rifle, and is currently being held without bond. The Clermont County Sheriff’s Office has asked for prayers for the family of the victims and the investigation is ongoing.
Nusrat Choudhury has been confirmed to a lifetime federal judgeship, making her the first-ever Muslim American woman to serve on the federal bench. Choudhury is a longtime civil rights attorney with the ACLU, and her confirmation is a historic moment for the Muslim American community. Her appointment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of civil rights lawyers and activists who have worked to ensure representation in the federal judiciary.
Robert Bowers, a 50-year-old truck driver, has been found guilty on all 63 criminal counts related to the 2018 shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue that killed 11 worshipers and left seven people wounded. His lawyers conceded he was responsible for the attack, and the jury must now decide whether he should receive the death penalty or life in prison without parole. The penalty phase of the trial is expected to last several weeks, bringing some closure to the families of the victims who have been waiting for justice for more than two years.
Key takeaways: The Iowa Supreme Court has refused to reinstate a law that would have largely banned abortion in the state. The blocked law would…
The U.S. Department of Justice has released a report finding that the Minneapolis Police Department has engaged in a pattern of unconstitutional and unlawful conduct, including excessive force and discrimination against Black and Native American people. The report calls for the City of Minneapolis to take immediate steps to address the issues and enter into a court-enforceable agreement to ensure that the MPD reforms its practices and policies. The findings of the report are a reminder that the fight for justice and equality is far from over.
Prominent Colorado plastic surgeon Geoffrey Kim was found guilty of attempted manslaughter in the death of 18-year-old Emmalyn Nguyen on Wednesday. Kim attempted CPR on Nguyen but later admitted he did not call 911 for help for approximately five hours. Kim was found guilty of attempted reckless manslaughter and obstruction of telephone service and faces up to three years in prison when he is sentenced on September 8. Nguyen's family has also filed a civil lawsuit against Kim and the medical facility.
On Thursday, a tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton, killing three people and injuring dozens more. Emergency personnel from surrounding towns and cities and from neighboring Oklahoma have descended on the town to help with the aftermath, while the National Weather Service has issued a warning for the area. Perryton is now in the process of assessing the damage and beginning the long road to recovery, with emergency personnel urging people to stay away from affected areas and follow safety protocols.