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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95-year-old Australian woman Clare Nowland has died a week after being shot with a stun gun by a police officer in a nursing home. The incident has sparked a debate about the use of stun guns by police and the need for better support for elderly people with dementia. The police officer involved has been suspended and an investigation has been launched.
Myles Cosgrove, a former Louisville Metro Police Officer who was fired in 2021 following the death of Breonna Taylor in 2020, has been hired by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. Despite damning video footage and witness accounts, Cosgrove was never convicted and none of the three White officers who fired into Taylor's home were charged. His new job at the sheriff's department began on Thursday, with the hope that he will help reduce the flow of drugs and property crime in the area.
16-year-old Ralph Yarl from Kansas City, Missouri, is recovering after being shot by a White homeowner last week. His mother, Cleo Nagbe, said he is doing well physically but is still dealing with emotional trauma. The shooting has made national headlines, and Yarl's family is hoping for justice to be served.
An 85-year-old White man has been charged with two felonies for shooting a 16-year-old Black teen who had mistakenly gone to the man's home. The potential punishment for the assault charge is up to life in prison. The incident has sparked outrage in the community and the Kansas City Police Department is working with the Clay County Prosecutor's Office to ensure a thorough investigation.
An 85-year-old Missouri man has been charged with two felony counts in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old Black teenager who rang the wrong doorbell. Andrew D. Lester faces a maximum punishment of life in prison for assault and three to 15 years for the alleged gun crime. The shooting has sparked outrage in the community and an investigation is ongoing.
The Tennessee House of Representatives is set to reconvene Monday, with the Nashville Metropolitan Council meeting to consider the recent expulsion of two young Black lawmakers. The expulsion, which was a two-thirds majority vote cast by their Republican colleagues, has sparked national attention to racial dynamics in the state's top legislative body. Demonstrators are expected to gather at the Capitol to protest the expulsion and the outcome of the Council's meeting is yet to be seen.
Tennessee State House of Representatives voted to expel two Democratic members, Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Justin Pearson, for their participation in anti-gun violence protests following a school massacre in Nashville. The vote sparked outcry from the representatives and their supporters, who argued that the expulsion was a violation of their First Amendment rights. Protesters have since returned to the Capitol to advocate for gun reform measures and to denounce the ousting of the two representatives. The outcome of the protests and the response from the House of Representatives will be closely watched.