Andrew Gillum, former Florida Democratic candidate for governor, was acquitted Thursday of lying to the FBI in a corruption case. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on charges that Gillum funneled tens of thousands of dollars in campaign money to personal accounts. Gillum has maintained his innocence throughout the case and expressed relief at the jury's decision, thanking his supporters and looking forward to continuing to serve the public.
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A male shooter killed two of his relatives and a fast food worker in Moultrie, Georgia before taking his own life. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation, and the identities of the victims and shooter have not yet been released. The tragedy has left the small town of Moultrie in shock, with the community mourning the loss of life and offering support to those affected.
The National Football League (NFL) is facing an investigation from the attorneys general of New York and California over possible violations of pay equity and anti-discrimination laws. Subpoenas have been issued to NFL executives as part of an examination into the workplace culture, following a lawsuit filed by former NFL director Jennifer Love. The NFL has said it takes allegations of workplace discrimination seriously and has a zero-tolerance policy, but the investigation is ongoing and the attorneys general have not yet released any findings.
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This year's Met Gala will honor the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who was the long-time creative director of Chanel. The event is a lavish fundraiser attended by celebrities and models that celebrates the opening of an annual fashion exhibition at the museum. Despite the controversy surrounding Lagerfeld's past comments, the event is sure to be a star-studded affair with celebrities and models expected to show up in their most daring looks.
A federal judge in New York has denied Donald Trump's lawyers' motion for a mistrial in the civil battery and defamation lawsuit filed against the former president by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. During the trial, Trump's defense lawyer continued his cross-examination of Carroll, asking her about old Facebook posts where she praised his TV show "The Apprentice." The judge denied the motion, ruling that the evidence presented was fair and that the jury should make its own decision. The trial is ongoing and a verdict is expected in the coming weeks.
On Monday, the Detectives Endowment Association announced the death of Detective Troy Patterson, who was shot in the head during a botched robbery in Brooklyn, New York in 1990. Patterson was a decorated officer who served in the NYPD for over 10 years and was posthumously awarded the NYPD Combat Cross for his bravery. The Detectives Endowment Association has asked for donations to the Troy Patterson Memorial Fund, which will be used to support the families of fallen officers.
The U.S. Army has announced a mandatory aviation stand-down in response to two fatal helicopter crashes in the last month, which killed three soldiers in Alaska and seven in Kentucky. The stand-down will require all Army aviators, except those participating in critical missions, to complete the required training in order to ensure the safety of aviators and prevent future accidents. The Army is conducting an investigation into both crashes to determine the cause.