An Alabama high school band director was tasered and arrested by Birmingham police officers last Thursday after he refused to stop his students from playing music during a "fifth quarter" following a football game. The incident has sparked outrage among the local community, with many questioning the use of excessive force by the police. Mims' legal team is now taking action against the Birmingham Police Department.
News Mash
Ray Epps, a participant in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, has been charged with disorderly conduct in federal court in Washington, D.C. He is set to enter a plea deal on Wednesday, Sept. 20, and is one of more than 400 suspects identified by the FBI in connection with the attack. The investigation is ongoing.
Two bears were spotted raiding a Krispy Kreme doughnut truck in Anchorage, Alaska on Tuesday morning. Shelly Deano, the store manager, was able to snap a few photos of the animals chowing down on the treats. The incident has been a source of amusement for the residents, but it serves as a reminder to be aware of the wildlife in the area and take precautions to avoid any potential conflicts.
A 14-year-old girl from Charlotte, North Carolina, had an unexpected surprise on a recent flight to Boston when she discovered an iPhone taped to the back of the toilet seat in the first-class bathroom. The family believes that the girl was targeted by a member of the crew, and has contacted American Airlines to report the incident and express concern about the safety of their daughter and other passengers. American Airlines has yet to comment on the incident, raising questions about the safety and security of passengers on flights.
The House Oversight Committee has announced its first hearing on the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, set to take place on September 28th. The hearing will focus on constitutional and legal questions surrounding the President’s involvement in corruption and abuse of public office, and will feature testimony from legal experts about possible criminality based on the evidence collected. The committee has also announced plans to issue subpoenas for bank records from two of the president's family members, Hunter Biden and James Biden, the president's son and brother respectively.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Washington this week to discuss the Biden administration's request for an additional $24 billion in security and humanitarian aid for Ukraine. The US has already provided Ukraine with more than $1.5 billion in security assistance since 2014, and has appointed a special envoy to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The visit is seen as a key step in the Biden administration's efforts to support Ukraine, with the debate over the aid package expected to be a major focus.
A Moscow court has declined to consider an appeal by U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich against his pre-trial detention, sending the case back to a lower court due to procedural violations. Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, was arrested on March 29 on espionage charges and has failed in two previous appeals. His lawyer will now appeal the decision to the Moscow City Court and the European Court of Human Rights.
House Republicans are facing internal divisions as the deadline for a government shutdown looms, with far-right Republicans clashing with center-right lawmakers and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's future in doubt. Senate Republicans are watching with dismay as the odds of a government shutdown increase, and Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) warned that a shutdown "will not go well for us." Time is running out for Congress to reach a deal and avoid a shutdown before the September 30th deadline.