Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Edward Bronstein, who died in 2020 after being restrained by multiple officers while they attempted to take a blood sample. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has stated that the officers had a legal duty to Bronstein and that their failure was criminally negligent, leading to his death. If convicted, the officers and nurse could face up to four years in prison.
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Donald Trump has filed an appeal against a court ruling that would force several of his former aides to testify before a grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The appeal was filed with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and the Justice Department has not commented on the appeal. This is one of several defeats the former president has suffered in his efforts to use executive privilege claims to block the testimony of former aides and allies.
Judge Clifton Newman spoke out Tuesday about the trial and sentencing of Alex Murdaugh, a lawyer convicted of killing his wife and son and stealing over $8 million from clients. Judge Newman said he had "no doubt" that Murdaugh loved his family despite committing an "unforgivable, unimaginable crime," and discussed the series of objections he heard during the trial. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of justice and the need to ensure a fair trial for all defendants, hoping Murdaugh can find peace despite his conviction.
Dominion Voting Systems' presentation has revealed an email sent by Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott to the company's chairman, Rupert Murdoch, warning of the financial fallout if the network continued to fact-check Donald Trump's lies after the 2020 election. The presentation is part of Dominion's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, and Fox has responded by saying they will "vigorously defend" themselves against the "baseless claims." Murdoch had said Trump's claims were "pretty much a crime," and Scott had said the documents "demonstrate Dominion's continued reliance on cherry-picked quotes without context."
On Monday, a shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, left six people dead, including three nine-year-olds. The shooter, Audrey Hale, was killed by police at the scene. Witnesses reported that the head of the school, Katherine Koonce, had tried to protect the children from the shooter before her death. The Nashville community is coming together to support those affected by this tragedy, with the Covenant School setting up a memorial fund for the victims' families.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' press secretary, Josselyn Berry, has resigned after posting a meme on Twitter that some interpreted as advocating for violence against transphobes. This has sparked a debate about the use of social media by public officials, with some arguing for a higher standard and others advocating for free expression. Berry has not commented publicly on her resignation and it is unclear who will replace her.
At a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Bernie Sanders, Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, denied the company had violated workers' rights. Senator Sanders argued that Starbucks had engaged in illegal anti-union activities and had retaliated against workers who had tried to unionize. The hearing is part of a larger effort by Senate Democrats to ensure companies comply with labor laws and protect workers' rights, and it remains to be seen whether Schultz and Starbucks will be held accountable.
A Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's role in a $130,000 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels is scheduled to take a break in April, halting the wave of anticipation of a possible Trump indictment. The grand jury is currently scheduled to break after April 5 and restart later in the month, with the outcome of the proceedings remaining unknown until the jury reconvenes.