The National Football League (NFL) is facing an investigation from the attorneys general of New York and California over possible violations of pay equity and anti-discrimination laws. Subpoenas have been issued to NFL executives as part of an examination into the workplace culture, following a lawsuit filed by former NFL director Jennifer Love. The NFL has said it takes allegations of workplace discrimination seriously and has a zero-tolerance policy, but the investigation is ongoing and the attorneys general have not yet released any findings.
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ProPublica has reported that wealthy Republican donor Harlan Crow paid for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' grandnephew to attend two private schools in the late 2000s. Crow defended his actions, and the cost of the tuition could have been at least $150,000. This has sparked outcry and calls for ethics reform, as critics argue that the payments could be seen as a form of bribery and could be in violation of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges.
Ed Sheeran was found not guilty of copyright infringement in a two-week trial in New York City, with the jury concluding that he had not stolen any key components from the song in question. Sheeran was present in the courtroom and gave a performance of the song to demonstrate the differences between the two. The verdict is seen as a victory for Sheeran and other musicians, setting a precedent that will help protect their creative process.
Four inmates who escaped from a Mississippi jail on April 22 have been apprehended, with the last one found Thursday morning at a home in Crystal Springs. Jodie Marie Tebo, a 38-year-old woman from Crystal Springs, was arrested and is facing charges in connection with the escape and investigation. Sheriff Tyree Jones thanked the law enforcement agencies that assisted with the investigation and search, bringing the escapees' two-week reign of terror to an end.
The family of Tyre Nichols has released a statement acknowledging the results of the medical examiner’s report, which confirms that he died from blunt force trauma. The attorneys representing the family are now calling for justice and accountability for the officers involved in the incident, and are demanding that the police department implement reforms to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future. The Shelby County District Attorney’s office has yet to announce any charges in the case.
Four members of the far-right Proud Boys organization were found guilty Thursday of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including the rare charge of seditious conspiracy under a Civil War-era statute. Enrique Tarrio, Ethan Nordean, Zachary Rehl and Joseph Biggs were convicted of conspiring to prevent the peaceful transfer of power and obstructing Congress, marking the first convictions under the seditious conspiracy charge since the Civil War. The Justice Department has vowed to continue to pursue those responsible for the attack on the Capitol.
An explosion at an industrial park in Newburyport, Massachusetts left one worker unaccounted for and four hospitalized. Firefighters found an industrial-sized vat thrown 30 feet from the building, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation. The Newbury Fire Department is asking anyone with information about the missing worker or who may have been affected to contact them.
The U.S. is facing a potential default on its debt for the first time in history, with economists warning of dire consequences. Small business owners are particularly vulnerable, and President Biden is set to meet with congressional leaders to try and reach a deal to prevent a default. It is hoped that this meeting will result in an agreement that will prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt.