Payton Washington, an 18-year-old Texas cheerleader, appeared on Good Morning America to recount her experience of being shot in April. She was struck twice in her right buttock and once in the back, impacting her left abdomen. Washington said that she tried to stay calm and keep her friends safe, even as she was bleeding, and is now recovering with the support of her family, friends, and community. The shooter was identified by police, but the incident is still under investigation.
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Kendrid Hamlin has pleaded guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in an elevator, as well as two counts of assault on law enforcement officers. He could face up to 11 years in prison, and a sentencing hearing is scheduled for October. Craig has spoken out about her experience and expressed gratitude for the guilty plea, hoping it will bring closure to the difficult chapter.
Federal prosecutors have charged a third man in the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay. Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. had previously been indicted in August 2020, and now Jay Bryant, 49, has been charged in the death of Jason “Jay” Mizell. The case has been open for nearly two decades, but the recent indictments have given renewed hope to the investigation and the hip-hop community.
Turkish citizens headed to the polls on Sunday for the second round of the presidential election, with incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing off against challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Voters waited in short lines to cast their ballots, hoping for a good outcome for the country. The election is being closely watched from around the world, as the results will determine whether Erdogan will extend his rule or if Kilicdaroglu will be able to restore a more democratic society.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle to limit federal spending and resolve the looming debt crisis before the June 5th deadline. The agreement is seen as a major step forward in avoiding a potential economic crisis, and the details of the agreement are still being worked out. The legislative package is expected to be presented soon, and it is hoped that the agreement will be able to resolve the debt crisis and avoid a potential economic crisis.
Military Veteran Jessica Watkins Sentenced to 8½ Years in Prison for Storming U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
Military Veteran Jessica Watkins Sentenced to 8½ Years in Prison for Storming U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
Jessica Watkins, a military veteran who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, was sentenced to 8½ years in federal prison after delivering an emotional apology in court. Judge Amit Mehta accepted Watkins' apology and her attorney argued that she should receive a lesser sentence due to her lack of criminal history and military service. Watkins expressed remorse for her actions and her attorney said they hope she can now move forward with her life.
After 34 years, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office has identified the remains of a woman found near campsites in Warner Springs, California in 1986 as Claudette Jean Zebolsky Powers. DNA testing and genetic genealogy were used to identify Powers, who had been living with her husband in Washington state before moving to San Diego in 1983 or 1984. The Sheriff's Office is now hoping to identify both Powers' killer and the male victim who was also found murdered nearby. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Department or Crime Stoppers.
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right group Oath Keepers, is set to be sentenced Thursday on felony counts related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. Prosecutors have asked for a 25-year sentence, while Rhodes is asking for time served. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta will issue the sentence.