Seven people have been arrested in Spain for racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior, with four of the suspects arrested in Madrid for allegedly hanging an effigy of the player off a highway bridge in January and the other three detained in Valencia for alleged abuse during a Spanish league match on Sunday. Real Madrid and the Spanish government have expressed their support for Vinícius, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez tweeting, “We will not tolerate racism in any form.” The seven suspects are currently in police custody and are awaiting trial.
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Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner was injured in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after being hit in the head by a line drive. Manager Bud Black said Feltner has a skull fracture and concussion, but is overall "fine". He has been placed on the 15-day injured list and the Rockies have not yet announced a replacement for Feltner in the starting rotation. This is the second time this season that Feltner has been injured, and he has a 3-4 record with a 5.48 ERA in 11 starts this season.
New York Rep. George Santos has signed a non-prosecution agreement with public prosecutors in Brazil to avoid prosecution for forging two stolen checks in 2008. His lawyer and the prosecutors' office have declined to comment on the details of the agreement. Santos has denied any wrongdoing and is currently running for re-election, though it is unclear if the agreement in Brazil will have any effect on the charges he is facing in the U.S.
U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting an armed man during a Black Lives Matter protest in Texas in July 2020. Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted that he wanted to pardon Perry, but Travis County District Attorney José Garza said in a statement that the jury's decision should be respected. Perry's conviction and sentencing serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting the rule of law and the decisions of the jury.
Authorities are searching for two individuals who escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center on Sunday evening, but were not noticed missing until 19 hours later. Grant is accused of killing four people, and both individuals are considered dangerous. The Philadelphia Police Department is leading the search for the two escapees, while the Philadelphia Department of Prisons is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
Two former associates of Steve Bannon, Brian Kolfage and Andrew Badolato, have been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for their roles in the fraudulent We Build The Wall fundraising campaign. The two men were accused of using the money for personal expenses, including luxury vacations and home renovations, and had diverted more than $350,000 from the campaign for their own use. Bannon, who served as a top adviser to President Donald Trump, also faces fraud charges in connection with the campaign and is awaiting trial.
Kenyan police have discovered thirty-nine bodies in shallow graves on land owned by Pastor Paul Makenzi, who was arrested on April 14th for allegedly telling his followers to fast to death. When police raided Makenzi's property in Malindi, they found fifteen emaciated people, including four in critical condition. Local residents have expressed shock and outrage, and the Kenyan government has yet to comment on the situation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the fate of Makenzi and his followers.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's dream of taking Wrexham Association Football Club to the English Football League came true on Saturday, as the team secured promotion with a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood. The Racecourse Ground in north Wales was filled with more than 10,000 fans, including the Hollywood actors, to witness the historic moment. With the backing of Reynolds and McElhenney, the future looks bright for Wrexham Association Football Club as they look to continue their success in the English Football League.