Five deputies from the Rankin County Sheriff's Office in Jackson, Mississippi have been fired or resigned following an incident involving two Black men, Jenkins and Parker, who allege that they were beaten, assaulted with a sex toy, and shocked with Tasers. The US Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the incident, and Jenkins and Parker are seeking justice for the alleged assault and shooting.
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U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein expressed skepticism towards Donald Trump's efforts to move his New York State "hush money" criminal case to federal jurisdiction, citing that the act for which the former president has been indicted does not relate to anything under the color of his office. Trump's lawyers argued that the payments were made while Trump was president, however Hellerstein has yet to issue a ruling on the matter.
Ryan Mallett, the head football coach for the White Hall School District in Arkansas, has passed away at the age of 35. The NFL and Mallett's former teams have shared their condolences, remembering his family, team, students, fellow coaches, and the White Hall School District staff in their prayers. Mallett had played for the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans during his career, and was a beloved coach and educator.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for an investigation into allegations of ethical improprieties against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and for reforms to prevent similar violations in the future. The letter, led by Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), calls for an independent investigative body and an ethics council to provide advice to justices on disclosure requirements, recusal and other ethics issues. The letter comes after reports of Justice Samuel Alito traveling at the expense of another top Republican donor, and is a sign of growing bipartisan concern over ethical issues in the Supreme Court.
Former President Donald Trump was recently recorded discussing a sensitive military document that he had not declassified while in office, which is consistent with a partial transcript included in his indictment by federal prosecutors this month. The recording was obtained by NBC News and first reported by CNN, and the document discussed is not part of the 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information charged in the indictment. Trump is heard describing the document as "highly confidential, secret" and has since claimed he was not in possession of it when he was talking.
Muskogee Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide involving three relatives of NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson. The deceased were identified as Jack Janway, 69; his wife Terry Janway, 68; and their grandson Dalton Janway, 11. Police believe Terry Janway killed her husband and grandson before taking her own life. They are asking anyone with information to contact them.
A New York appeals court has dismissed claims against Ivanka Trump in a $250 million lawsuit brought against her father, former President Donald Trump, and his company by the state's attorney general. The court found that the claims against Ivanka Trump were "time-barred" and that she should be dismissed as a defendant, noting that the statute of limitations had expired and that she was not accused of any wrongdoing. The ruling is a victory for Ivanka Trump, providing a measure of relief from the numerous lawsuits she has faced since her father left office.
Julian Sands, an actor known for his roles in films such as "The Killing Fields" and "Room With a View," has been confirmed dead by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after his remains were discovered in the Mt. Baldy wilderness. An extensive search effort had been ongoing since January, but the cause of death is still under investigation. His death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues alike.