Texas Governor Greg Abbott is seeking to pardon Sergeant Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder in the 2020 fatal shooting of an armed protester during nationwide protests. Perry had claimed to police that the protester, a U.S. Air Force veteran, had pointed the weapon at him, inspiring him to shoot in self-defense. Abbott has asked the state Board of Pardons and Paroles to recommend a pardon and to expedite his request, sparking debate over the use of lethal force in self-defense and the right to bear arms.
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Rep. Scott Perry's cell phone records have been revealed, showing that he had been in contact with President Donald Trump and powerful Trump backers around the 2020 election. Chief Judge Beryl Howell of the DC District Court noted the "powerful public interest in accessing these judicial records" and emphasized that the records should be made available to prosecutors. The release of the court document has raised questions about Rep. Perry's involvement in the 2020 election and his attempts to shield records from investigators.
The U.S. Court of Appeals is currently deciding whether the Justice Department was legally allowed to seize Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry's cellphone last year. Perry, an ally of former President Donald Trump, is arguing that the Speech or Debate Clause of the Constitution protects him from certain investigative steps. The court has yet to make a ruling on the matter, and the decision will have implications for the future of the investigation into the Capitol attack.
Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck has died at the age of 76. Beck, who was known for pushing the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’…