Gerardo Cabanillas was wrongfully convicted of kidnapping, robbery and rape in 1995 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The Conviction Integrity Unit of the District Attorney's office has been reviewing cases of possible wrongful conviction since 2015 and has exonerated 10 people, including Cabanillas, who was found factually innocent and released after nearly 30 years in prison. His exoneration highlights the need for continued vigilance in the criminal justice system to ensure that innocent people are not wrongfully convicted.
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U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have been charged with three counts of bribery and corruption related to a years-long plot. Despite the charges, Menendez has pledged to remain in his role as the senior senator representing New Jersey, but has stepped down from his role as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. If convicted, Menendez could face up to 20 years in prison.
Alicia Grant, a 50-year-old actress and singer, recently opened up to People magazine about her relationship with actor Keanu Reeves. She praised him for pushing her to build new roads and bringing out the best in her, and noted that she feels confident in the relationship on the red carpet. Grant has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years and has won numerous awards for her work. She and Reeves have been together since 2019 and their relationship is described as "interdependent and independent in the best ways."
The German government has taken decisive action against a far-right, racist group known as Artgemeinschaft, banning the organization and raiding dozens of homes and buildings. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser commented on the action, saying it was a hard blow against right-wing extremism and those who spread Nazi ideologies. The ban is part of a larger effort to combat the spread of far-right ideologies and promote tolerance and understanding.
Zoleka Mandela, grandchild of Nelson Mandela, has passed away at the age of 41. She had battled addiction, attempted suicide, and lost two young children, and had been diagnosed with cancer in her liver and lungs. Despite her struggles, she was determined to embrace her grandfather’s legacy and worked to inspire others to make a difference. The Nelson Mandela Foundation praised her work and her family expressed their sorrow. Zoleka Mandela’s courage and determination to make a difference will be remembered.
Travis King, a 23-year-old U.S. soldier, illegally entered North Korea in July and will be expelled from the country. King confessed to entering the country due to his disillusionment with the inhumane treatment and racial discrimination he experienced in the army. North Korea's statement did not specify when King would be expelled, but the incident has raised questions about the security of the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea and sparked a debate about the treatment of U.S. soldiers.
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage Wednesday night at the Reagan Presidential Library for the second primary debate, without former President Donald Trump who is speaking in Detroit. Moderated by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Major Garrett, and Nancy Cordes, the debate will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on CBSN.
On Tuesday night, Philadelphia experienced a wave of looting in multiple neighborhoods across the city, with groups of mostly young people breaking into stores in Center City and North and Northeast Philadelphia. Interim Police Commissioner John Stanford said that the looters were not protesters and that they were “criminal opportunists” taking advantage of the situation, and the police are taking a “zero-tolerance” approach to the looting, with anyone found to be involved being prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.