The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has accused Stephan Gevorkian, 44, of Studio City, of practicing medicine without a license on thousands of patients for several years. Gevorkian is facing five felony counts and could face up to five years in prison if convicted. The District Attorney's Office is asking anyone who may have received medical advice or treatment from Gevorkian to contact them.
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Former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome from gun-rights activists at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Indianapolis on Friday, where he vowed to defend and expand gun-rights if he is elected in 2024. Mike Pence, who recently agreed to stop challenging a subpoena for him to testify in an investigation of Trump's actions before and during the insurrection in Washington, was met with boos. Trump promised to be a "loyal friend and fearless champion" of gun-rights if elected in 2024, in a speech seen as a way to rally support for his potential candidacy.
Tennessee House Republicans are facing internal strife after voting to expel two Black Democratic representatives, but sparing an older white woman for protesting lax gun laws. An audio recording reveals Republican lawmakers aggressively confronting their caucus members who voted against Johnson's expulsion, leading to accusations of racism and drawing national attention to the GOP-led House. The expulsion votes have sparked concerns about the party's chances in the 2022 elections and highlighted the need for increased diversity in the state's legislature.
Key takeaways: The NRA convention in Indianapolis is sure to be a politically significant event, with many potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates in attendance. It…
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to return expelled Tennessee Democratic Rep. Justin Pearson back to the state House on Wednesday. The confirmation of Pearson's reappointment was met with cheers and applause from the crowd, and support from both sides of the aisle. Pearson expressed his gratitude for the support he has received, and his return to the House of Representatives is a victory for gun reform advocates in the state of Tennessee.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to reinstate state Rep. Justin Pearson, who was expelled by the GOP supermajority for joining gun control protesters after a school shooting. The vote was met with cheers and applause from a packed crowd, and Pearson said "You can't expel our voice, and you sure can't expel our fight." Pearson and fellow Tennessee House Democrat Justin Jones were both reinstated, a victory for gun control advocates who have been pushing for stricter gun laws.
Memphis-Area Officials to Decide Fate of Expelled Black Lawmakers Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones
Memphis-Area Officials to Decide Fate of Expelled Black Lawmakers Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones
Memphis-area officials are set to meet on Wednesday to decide whether to reinstate Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones, two Black Democrats who were expelled from the Tennessee Legislature last Thursday. The expulsion drew national attention to the state's racial and political dynamics, and on Monday the Nashville Metro Council unanimously voted to return Jones in a 36–0 vote. The decision to reinstate Pearson and Jones is seen as a major victory for the Democratic party and a sign of progress in the fight for racial justice.
Police body camera footage from a mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky was released on Tuesday, showing two wounded officers responding to the incident that killed five people and injured eight others. The tragedy has sparked a debate between Democratic and Republican state lawmakers over gun control, and the Louisville Police Department is continuing to investigate the shooting and has asked for anyone with information to come forward.