Leslie Van Houten, a follower of Charles Manson, was released from prison on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 after serving 53 years of a life sentence for her involvement in the 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca and his wife Rosemary. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he would not fight a state appeals court ruling that Van Houten should be granted parole, and she is now under the supervision of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
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Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, has had her prison sentence shortened by two years, according to federal records. Her lawyers had filed a motion to reduce her sentence in March, which was denied by the court, but the Federal Bureau of Prisons appears to have taken the motion into consideration and reduced her sentence. The news of her sentence reduction has sparked debate in the legal community, with some arguing that it is too lenient and others arguing that it is a fair punishment for her crimes.
Ticketmaster abruptly paused sales events for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in France on Tuesday morning, leaving many fans disappointed. The ticketing giant had scheduled 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. ticket sales events, but due to a technical glitch, many were unable to log into the website. Ticketmaster has not yet provided a new on-sale time, but fans can keep an eye on their Twitter page for updates.
Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic champion, won a major legal victory when the European Court of Human Rights ruled that she was discriminated against by sports rules requiring her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels to compete. The court found that the rules, introduced by World Athletics, raised “serious questions” about their validity. Semenya has vowed to continue fighting for her right to compete without restriction and to go for another gold at the 2021 Olympics in Paris, though the implications of the ruling remain unclear.
Marion County Sheriff's Deputy John Durm was assaulted and killed by an inmate while transporting him to a hospital visit. The inmate, Orlando Mitchell, stole the van and crashed it into a utility pole before being apprehended. Sheriff Kerry Forestal released a statement honoring Durm's service to the community, and an investigation has been launched into the incident.
Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., has come under fire for his comments on white nationalism during an interview on CNN, where he suggested that white nationalists should not be barred from serving in the military. His comments have sparked outrage from many, who argue that Tuberville's comments are a form of racism and that white nationalism is inherently racist. Critics have also argued that Tuberville's comments are dangerous and could lead to further division in the country. Tuberville has yet to respond to the criticism, but his comments have been widely condemned by both Democrats and Republicans.
Bank of America, the second-largest bank in the United States, has been ordered to pay more than $100 million in penalties and restitution to customers for illegally double-dipping on fees, withholding reward bonuses, and opening accounts without customer consent. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced the penalties on Tuesday, and Bank of America has agreed to the terms.
A federal judge has granted a delay in the trial of former President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents, pushing back the first pretrial conference from Friday to July 18. The request for the delay was filed by Trump's attorneys, while the Justice Department had suggested its own proposal for the trial to begin Dec. 11. The criminal case involves the alleged mishandling of sensitive government records by Trump and his co-defendant, and the pretrial conference will involve matters relating to the use of classified material as the case proceeds.