Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, has expressed his support for Colorado State's Henry Blackburn, who has received death threats after a late hit on Buffs two-way star Travis Hunter during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. Blackburn and his family have had their address posted on social media due to the seriousness of the threats. The NCAA has yet to comment on the situation, which has sparked a larger discussion about the safety of college football players and the need for stricter penalties for late hits.
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Donald Trump has come under fire from conservatives and anti-abortion activists after he called a 15-week nationwide ban on abortion "a terrible thing and a terrible mistake" in an interview. The proposed ban has been seen as more humane than the type of universal bans with no exceptions that have long been associated with the "pro-life" movement. Trump's comments suggest he is recognizing the broad unpopularity of extreme abortion restrictions ahead of the 2024 election, but he has been vague about what abortion policy he would support as president.
Temple University is mourning the sudden death of their acting president, JoAnne Epps, who passed away on Tuesday after becoming ill at a memorial service. University officials spoke highly of Epps, noting her “amazing ability to be the calming force in troubled waters and pull everyone together.” Temple is working to honor her legacy and her many contributions to the school.
Hunter Biden Requests to Appear in Court via Video Conference for Arraignment on Federal Gun Charges
Hunter Biden Requests to Appear in Court via Video Conference for Arraignment on Federal Gun Charges
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has requested to appear in court via video conference for his arraignment on federal gun charges. His lawyers stated that he intends to plead not guilty to the three felony gun charges he was indicted on last week, and that he is not seeking any special treatment. The charges stem from an incident in October 2019 when he allegedly attempted to purchase a firearm from a Delaware gun store, and the court has yet to decide whether Biden will be allowed to appear via video conference for his arraignment.
Two suspects, Mendez and Brito, have been arrested and are facing federal charges of conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death in connection to the death of 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici at a day care facility in New York City. Police found a kilogram of fentanyl in the day care, enough to kill 500,000 people, and it is unclear how the child was exposed to it. The investigation is ongoing and the suspects are due to appear in court later this week.
President Donald Trump is attempting to appeal to blue collar workers as the United Auto Workers strike continues, by delivering a speech in Detroit on Sept. 27. The speech will be in direct competition with the Republican primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Biden has already expressed his support for the union, and it remains to be seen whether Trump's speech will be enough to sway voters.
FTX, a crypto exchange giant that recently went bankrupt, has filed a lawsuit against the parents of its co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, accusing them of misappropriating millions of dollars worth of funds from the company for their personal use. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges that Barbara Fried and Joe Bankman used their influence to enrich themselves, and FTX is now led by a turnaround specialist to recover the billions of dollars lost in customers' funds. The lawsuit comes days before Bankman-Fried's criminal trial is set to begin over allegations of defrauding customers and lenders.
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