Scott Phillip White was sentenced to nine years in prison for the manslaughter of Scott Johnson in Sydney in 1988. The sentence comes after a 35-year battle for justice by Johnson's family, who had long suspected foul play. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of continuing to pursue justice for victims of crime, no matter how long it takes.
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Key takeaways: The Supreme Court ruled that Alabama violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting the Black vote when it drew new congressional maps. The…
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American Natalee Holloway, has been transferred to the United States to face charges of extortion and wire fraud. He was taken from a Peruvian prison to the U.S. where he will face charges related to promises he allegedly made to Holloway's family. The U.S. Department of Justice has not yet released details of the charges, and it is unclear what information he may have provided about Holloway's disappearance.
Black workers at Tesla, Inc.'s Fremont plant in California have filed testimonies detailing racism and discrimination at the factory, prompting a potential class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and an injunction requiring Tesla, Inc. to implement anti-discrimination policies and practices. The case is expected to be heard in court in the coming months, with Tesla, Inc. yet to respond to the allegations.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court’s ruling is a major victory for voting rights, and a major setback for those who seek to dilute the voting…
Mike Pence has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race and has urged the Department of Justice not to indict former President Donald Trump, as it would be "terribly divisive" and fuel further division. He also criticized Trump's attempt to overthrow the Constitution in his announcement speech, saying that anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president. The DOJ is currently investigating whether Trump should be charged with any crimes related to the Capitol insurrection, but Pence has urged them to "think better" of it.
Pat Robertson, a religious broadcaster and founder of The Christian Broadcasting Network, passed away Thursday at the age of 93. He was a former Southern Baptist minister and founded CBN in 1960, making it the first television network dedicated to Christian broadcasting in the U.S. Robertson was a prominent figure in conservative Christian political and entertainment circles, and had a lasting impact on the movement through his contributions to the Christian faith and his Christian Coalition. He also founded Regent University, the American Center for Law and Justice, and Operation Blessing.
Five people have died and two more are missing after a dam breach in Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine caused massive flooding. Vladimir Leontyev, the Russian-appointed mayor, reported the deaths on Russian state TV and efforts are underway to evacuate the missing people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited affected areas and urged allies to offer aid and assistance.