Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was seriously injured in an attack by another inmate at a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona on Friday. The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that an incarcerated person was "assaulted" at the facility and hospitalized, but did not confirm the identity of the victim. The FBI and the Bureau of Prisons are currently investigating the incident, which has not been linked to the case against Chauvin.
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A Denver-area jury has found Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard not guilty of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. The verdict comes after protests over the 2020 killing of George Floyd sparked renewed outrage over McClain's death. The jury's decision brings the case to a close, but the impact of McClain's death will continue to be felt for years to come.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib has accused President Joe Biden of supporting "the genocide of the Palestinian people" in a video posted Friday, sparking debate over the Biden administration's stance on the conflict in Gaza. Hassan Abdel Salam, a human rights professor based in Minneapolis, has expressed concern about the White House's messaging and has decided to not vote for Biden and encourage others to do the same. It remains to be seen how the Biden campaign will respond to the accusations and how the White House will address the ongoing conflict.
President Joe Biden has called for a "pause" in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in response to increasing pressure from human rights groups, fellow world leaders and members of his own Democratic Party. The conflict has been ongoing since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas, which killed about 1,400 people in Israel. Biden's call for a pause is seen as a step in the right direction, but it is unclear if it will be enough to bring an end to the conflict.
Twin Cities In Motion has canceled the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile race due to record-setting heat and humidity, citing the safety of participants and the community as their primary concern. The National Weather Service has forecasted temperatures close to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, creating "extreme and dangerous" conditions. Twin Cities In Motion is working to provide refunds and other options for those who had registered for the races.
Steven Carrillo, a former Air Force sergeant with ties to the “boogaloo” extremist movement, has been convicted of murder and attempted murder in the 2020 killing of a federal security officer in Northern California. The jury found Justus guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder of two other officers, and he now faces life in prison. The conviction of Justus is a major victory for the government and a warning to other members of the “boogaloo” movement that they will be held accountable for their actions.
A dangerous heat wave is affecting 130 million people in 22 states, with temperatures reaching as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat wave is accompanied by Tropical Storm Franklin, which is expected to dump up to 15 inches of rain in isolated areas. People in the affected areas are encouraged to take precautions and stay safe.
Target, a Minneapolis-based retailer, has lowered its profit and sales expectations for the year due to economic issues such as higher interest rates, higher prices on food, and the resumption of student loan payments this fall. Sales at stores open at the same time a year ago declined 5.4% in the second quarter, and profit came in above expectations. Other retailers are also feeling the strain of the current economic climate, and it remains to be seen how these issues will affect the retail industry in the long run.