Michael Tisius, 42, is set to be executed Tuesday evening in Missouri for the murder of two jailers 23 years ago. Organizations such as the American Bar Association, the NAACP, the European Union, and the Vatican have urged Gov. Mike Parson to grant clemency, but he has refused. Some of the jurors who sentenced Tisius to death now say they would back or wouldn't object to a commutation to life in prison. This will be the first execution in Missouri since 2017 and the first in the United States since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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Cornel West has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, running as a third-party candidate for the People's Party. His campaign will focus on issues such as access to jobs with living wages, decent housing, women's rights, health care for all, and de-escalating the destruction of the planet. West is the latest Black candidate to enter the 2024 presidential race, and is aiming to pursue truth and justice through his candidacy.
Deja Taylor, a 25-year-old mother from Virginia, has been charged with two federal gun crimes related to the shooting of her 6-year-old son's first-grade teacher earlier this year. She is accused of making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm and being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm. The teacher survived the shooting but suffered serious injuries.
A tragedy occurred in Ocala, Florida on Friday when Ajike “AJ” Owens, a mother of four, was shot and killed by her neighbor. Family members of Owens have demanded justice for her death, and Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is investigating the role of Florida’s “stand your ground” law in the shooting. The law, enacted in 2005, allows people to use deadly force if they feel their lives are in danger and has been a controversial topic in the state.
On Monday, a plane carrying 20 migrants landed in Sacramento, California, prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to call out Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The incident has raised questions about the role of state governments in the transportation of migrants, and the California Department of Justice is currently investigating. The U.S. government is now allowing nearly 40,000 migrants to be admitted into the country each month through a mobile app.
Former Vice President Mike Pence is officially entering the race for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, joining a field of diverse candidates including former President Donald Trump. Pence has a long history of public service and is expected to appeal to the party's traditional base while also reaching out to more moderate voters. The competition is sure to heat up in the coming months as the candidates vie for the nomination.
Former President Donald Trump has suggested that he may soon be charged in the Department of Justice's investigation into his handling of classified documents. He has denied any wrongdoing and accused the Justice Department of targeting him for political reasons, while noting that Hillary Clinton was not charged for having classified information on her private email server. Three of his lawyers were recently seen leaving the Justice Department after meeting with special counsel John Durham, who is leading the investigation.
FBI Confirms Unclassified Record Used in Investigation of Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Joe Biden
FBI Confirms Unclassified Record Used in Investigation of Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Joe Biden
Key takeaways: FBI officials confirmed that an unclassified FBI-generated record is being used in an ongoing investigation. The FBI has not determined the allegation against…