Former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial has been charged with murder and aggravated assault in the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry last month. District Attorney Larry Krasner released body camera footage of the incident, which showed Dial and his partner pulling up in a police vehicle next to Irizarry before Dial fatally shot him. Krasner said the investigation was conducted with "the utmost seriousness and care" and that he will continue to seek justice for Irizarry and his family.
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Justice Alito Responds to Criticism from Senate Democrats Over Interview with Right-Wing Commentator
Justice Alito Responds to Criticism from Senate Democrats Over Interview with Right-Wing Commentator
Justice Samuel Alito of the Supreme Court issued a statement on Friday in response to criticism from Senate Democrats over his decision to grant two interviews to a right-wing commentator and attorney with a case before the court. Alito argued that the critics fail to understand “the circumstances under which Supreme Court Justices must work” and that the interview he gave violated no ethical standards. This statement is a reminder of the ongoing debate over ethical standards for Supreme Court Justices, as the court has yet to adopt an official ethics code.
Elon Musk secretly ordered his engineers to turn off the Starlink satellite network over Russian-occupied Crimea to prevent a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s naval fleet. Musk declined Kyiv's request to activate internet access in the Black Sea near Moscow-annexed Crimea, citing the potential for nuclear conflict. The news has been met with criticism from Ukraine and praise from some, with the full details of the incident to be revealed in Walter Isaacson’s upcoming biography.
A Louisiana grand jury has charged 91-year-old priest Lawrence Hecker with sexually assaulting a teenage boy in 1975, a significant step forward in the effort to hold church leaders accountable for their failure to protect children from sexual abuse. Hecker has been at the center of investigations into clergy sex abuse and the scandal of why church leaders failed to report his admissions to law enforcement. The case is expected to be closely watched by victims of abuse and their advocates, as it could provide insight into the church’s handling of the abuse crisis and the extent of its knowledge of the abuse.
Germany defeated the United States in the World Cup semifinals on Friday night, with Andreas Obst and Franz Wagner leading the way. The U.S. was unable to mount a comeback and Germany secured their first ever win over the Americans, marking the second consecutive time in FIBA's biggest tournament that the U.S. will not be receiving a medal. The U.S. will now face Spain in the third-place game on Sunday, while Germany will take on Argentina in the championship game.
Vice President Kamala Harris has warned against a partnership between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim John Un at the upcoming G20 summit in New Delhi. Harris's warning is a reminder of the potential consequences of such an alliance, which could upend old alliances and agreements. The summit will be an important opportunity for the world's wealthiest nations to come together and discuss ways to address global issues.
Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC's "The Tonight Show," has been accused of fostering a toxic work culture by two current and 14 former employees, with reports of erratic behavior and berating of crew members. In response, Fallon apologized to staff in a Zoom meeting, expressing regret for not being a better leader. The incident has raised questions about the future of "The Tonight Show" and the standards workplaces must meet for creating a safe and respectful environment.
Spanish state prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against Luis Rubiales, the suspended president of the Spanish soccer federation, for sexual assault and coercion. The charges stem from an incident after the Women's World Cup final in Sydney, Australia, when Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso without her consent. If found guilty, Rubiales could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years. Rubiales has refused to resign and is contesting the charges, sparking a debate in Spain about the need for greater respect for women in sports.