Juneteenth is a national holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States, celebrated by communities for over a century. This year, CBS News will host a special marathon of BET's "America In Black" series to commemorate the day. Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the freedom and resilience of African Americans, and to recognize the long and difficult struggle for civil rights in the United States.
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New England Patriots player Jack Jones was arrested at Boston Logan International Airport after two loaded firearms were found in his carry-on luggage. The TSA provided a photo of the weapons and Massachusetts State Police questioned Jones, who was set to fly to Los Angeles. The Patriots released a statement saying they are aware of the situation and are gathering more information. Jones was drafted by the Patriots in 2021 and was a part of their minicamp in June 2023.
Daniel Ellsberg, the whistleblower who exposed the U.S. government's lies about the Vietnam War, has died of pancreatic cancer. His family said he was a "seeker of truth and a patriotic truth-teller" and was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he inspired and the truth he revealed.
Nusrat Choudhury has been confirmed to a lifetime federal judgeship, making her the first-ever Muslim American woman to serve on the federal bench. Choudhury is a longtime civil rights attorney with the ACLU, and her confirmation is a historic moment for the Muslim American community. Her appointment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of civil rights lawyers and activists who have worked to ensure representation in the federal judiciary.
UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been accused of violently sexually assaulting and battering a woman in a Miami bathroom. The Miami Heat is conducting an investigation and McGregor's lawyer has denied the allegations. The woman is seeking damages for physical and emotional distress and has requested a response from McGregor by July 9.
Legendary British actress and politician Glenda Jackson passed away at the age of 87 after a short illness. She was a successful actress, winning two Academy Awards, and a successful politician, representing Hampstead and Highgate in the British Parliament from 1992-2015. Her death has been met with an outpouring of love and respect from her colleagues and fans, who will remember her for her incredible legacy.
Nine women have filed a lawsuit against Bill Cosby in U.S. District Court for Nevada, accusing him of using his power and fame to sexually assault them between 1979 and 1992. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for the nine women, who are identified only by their initials, and claims that Cosby knew his victims were vulnerable due to their youth and inexperience. The case is ongoing and no court date has been set.
E. Jean Carroll has been granted the right to amend her defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, allowing her to seek at least $10 million in damages. The lawsuit stems from Trump's denial of rape allegations and his comments at a CNN town hall event calling Carroll a "whack job" and saying her claims were "fake" and "made up." The judge agreed that Trump's comments were defamatory and should be included in the amended complaint.