Steven Carrillo, a former Air Force sergeant with ties to the “boogaloo” extremist movement, has been convicted of murder and attempted murder in the 2020 killing of a federal security officer in Northern California. The jury found Justus guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder of two other officers, and he now faces life in prison. The conviction of Justus is a major victory for the government and a warning to other members of the “boogaloo” movement that they will be held accountable for their actions.
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On Tuesday evening, chaos erupted in Philadelphia's Center City as groups of mostly young people looted several stores and a security guard was assaulted at a Foot Locker. Police reported that an Apple Store was hit and more than 100 people looted a Lululemon store. Police have made several arrests and are continuing to investigate the incident, asking anyone with information to come forward. The assault of the security guard is being investigated, and local residents and business owners are concerned about the safety of their stores and customers.
A federal judge has ruled that a Texas law that would have restricted drag performances is unconstitutional, in violation of the First Amendment. The law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, did not specifically cite drag performances, but LGBTQ advocates feared it was intended to criminalize the art form. The ruling has been celebrated by LGBTQ advocates, who argued that the law would have had a chilling effect on drag performances and other forms of expression. Judge Hittner concluded that the law would have wrapped up a large amount of constitutionally protected conduct in its enforcement.
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The Writers Guild of America, East and West, have reached a tentative agreement with the film and television industry, ending a five-month strike. The agreement includes pay increases, strict regulations for the use of artificial intelligence, and increases in employer contributions to health plans, pension plans, and other benefits. The agreement must still be ratified by the 11,500 film and TV members of the union before it can go into effect.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) unveiled a bill on Tuesday that could keep the federal government funded past September 30th, containing spending cuts that make them unpalatable to Democrats and no money for President Donald Trump's border wall. The bill includes funding for Ukraine’s security and humanitarian needs, as well as for natural disaster relief across the country. It is unclear if the bill will pass both chambers, but it is the only hope of keeping the federal government funded past September 30th.
At least 100 people were killed and 150 injured in a devastating fire that swept through a wedding hall in Iraq's Nineveh province on Wednesday. The fire was sparked by fireworks inside the hall, trapping over 700 guests and causing part of the ceiling to collapse. Initial reports suggest fireworks at the venue may have sparked the blaze, but the death toll could rise higher as people mourn the loss of life.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures have announced they will be gifting a replacement of Hattie McDaniel's historic best supporting actress Oscar to Howard University in Washington, D.C. to honor her legacy. The original award went missing from Howard University’s collection, so the Academy and the Museum have decided to replace it with a statuette to serve as a reminder of her legacy and the power of representation in the motion picture industry. The replacement Oscar statuette will be presented to Howard University in the near future.