Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, passed away at the age of 96 after a battle with dementia. She was remembered for her devotion to her family, the nation, and humanitarian work around the world. A private funeral service will be held, and the family has asked for donations to be made in her memory to The Carter Center.
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Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and wife of former President Jimmy Carter, has passed away at the age of 96. She was a renowned humanitarian and advocate for mental health care, social justice, and the needs of the elderly. Former President Jimmy Carter expressed his gratitude for the love and support she had given him throughout their 73 years of marriage.
Four inmates escaped from a Macon, Georgia jail on October 16th, with the last one, Joey Fournier, being apprehended near Stockbridge, Georgia on Saturday. Fournier was being held on a murder charge and the other three inmates will now face additional charges for their escape. Local and federal law enforcement agencies worked together to locate and apprehend Fournier, thanking the public for their assistance in the manhunt.
Rosalynn Carter, 96, has entered hospice care at her home in Plains, Georgia, alongside her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, 99. The Carter family has expressed gratitude for the support they have received and requested privacy during this difficult time.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is seeking an emergency protective order after confidential video recordings of key witnesses in her election interference case against former President Donald Trump were leaked to two news outlets. The videos include statements from lawyers Jenna Ellis, Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro and bail bondsman Scott Hall, with Ellis saying a senior White House official insisted Trump had no plans to leave office despite losing the election. Willis's office believes the leak was intended to intimidate witnesses and is now seeking an emergency protective order to prevent further disclosure.
A new poll released Sunday shows that former President Donald Trump (R) leads President Joe Biden (D) in five key swing states, despite doubts from his rivals about his viability in a general election. Trump has been able to maintain a strong base of support among Republican voters, and Biden has been focusing on his plans to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis. The poll results suggest that Trump is in a strong position to take on Biden in the general election, but the race is still in its early stages.
A federal judge in Georgia has ordered the state to redraw its congressional and legislative maps, adding one majority-Black congressional district and seven majority-Black legislative districts. U.S. District Judge Steve Jones ruled that the current maps discriminated against Black voters in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and gave the state until December 8th to take action. This is a major victory for voting rights activists, who have long argued that the state's maps were drawn in a way that diluted the voting power of Black voters.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified a body found in a suitcase in a dumpster 35 years ago as 26-year-old South Korean woman Chong Un Kim. DNA analysis, funded by donors, was used to make the identification. The GBI is now asking for the public's help in finding out more information about Kim and her death, and is committed to finding justice for her and her family.