The Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission has recommended the decertification of three former Memphis police officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols. This means that they will not be able to work as law enforcement officers in Tennessee again. The commission voted to decertify the officers during a meeting on Friday, and they have 30 days to appeal the decision. The fifth former officer, Eric Kelly, was not included in the request for decertification.
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Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth have announced their divorce after more than a decade together. In a joint statement, they expressed their love and respect for each other and asked for privacy and compassion as they navigate this next chapter. They have a son together and their biggest priority is their family.
An estimated 3,000 people attended the largest auction ever held at Liberty Auction in Pembroke, Georgia, which featured items from the Murdaugh family's Moselle estate. The family were referred to the auction house after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and son. The auction was a success, with many items selling for more than their estimated value.
A federal judge has rejected former President Donald Trump's claims of executive privilege, ordering several of his former aides to testify before a grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Mark Meadows, Trump's former White House Chief of Staff, is among the aides ordered to testify, and documents are also being requested from other unnamed aides. This ruling is seen as a major setback for Trump and could have implications for the outcome of the investigation.
Aiden Fucci, 16, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the fatal stabbing of 13-year-old classmate Tristyn Bailey in 2021. Judge R. Lee Smith in St. Johns County, Florida described the case as "the most difficult and shocking" the county had ever dealt with. The victim's father, Forest Bailey, thanked the community for their support and expressed hope that his daughter's death will bring about change. The sentence is subject to review by a judge in 25 years.
President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held bilateral meetings in Ottawa, Canada, to mark the President's first trip to the country. The two leaders discussed topics such as China, Haiti, and NORAD vulnerabilities, and announced a plan to turn away asylum-seekers who cross U.S. and Canadian borders without authorization. The visit is seen as a sign of the strong relationship between the two countries, and a commitment to working together to address global issues.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed a Republican bill that would have restricted the rights of transgender young people in the state, citing potential harm to the state's reputation and economy. Opponents of the bill say it would have caused irreparable harm, and the outcome of the veto will be determined next week when lawmakers reconvene to decide whether to override it. The veto is seen as a victory for transgender rights advocates, who have been fighting for greater protections for transgender young people in Kentucky.
Gwyneth Paltrow is being sued by a 76-year-old retired optometrist for more than $300,000 in damages, claiming that she skied into him and caused four broken ribs. On Thursday, Paltrow's attorneys questioned the optometrist's daughter about emails exchanged with her father and the possibility that the lawsuit was filed because of Paltrow's fame. Paltrow is countersuing for $1 and attorney's fees, and the trial is expected to continue through the weekend.