Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees has pitched the 24th perfect game in major league history, joining Don Larsen, David Wells, and David Cone as the only Yankees pitchers to do so. This was the first perfect game since Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez pitched one in 2012 and the first time Germán pitched an entire game in his Yankee career. The Yankees celebrated the historic feat with a standing ovation for Germán, who was visibly emotional after the final out.
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Dodgers Stand Firm in Support of Diversity and Inclusion Despite Protests at 10th Annual Pride Night
Dodgers Stand Firm in Support of Diversity and Inclusion Despite Protests at 10th Annual Pride Night
The Los Angeles Dodgers held their 10th annual Pride Night at Dodger Stadium, which was marked by the controversy surrounding the invitation of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a rights advocacy group. The invitation was met with criticism from some conservative Catholics, leading the team to rescind and re-invite the Sisters to the event. Despite the criticism, the Sisters were honored at the event, and the Dodgers remain committed to celebrating diversity and inclusion.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have issued an apology to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a drag charity group, after disinviting them from a Pride Night event due to criticism from conservative groups. The team has expressed their sincerest apologies and the Sisters have accepted, agreeing to take their place on the field for the Dodgers' Pride Night and accepting the Community Hero Award. The Dodgers are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all fans and will continue to work with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
Viktoria Nasyrova, a 47-year-old Brooklyn woman, was sentenced to 21 years in prison on Wednesday for attempting to kill her lookalike friend with a poisoned cheesecake. The chemical used was phenazepam, a benzodiazepine developed by the Soviet Union, and the jury deliberated for two days before convicting Nasyrova of attempted murder and other counts. The Queens district attorney’s office said the case was a reminder that justice will be served no matter the circumstances.
Douglas Mackey, a self-styled far-right propagandist from Florida, was convicted of conspiring to deprive individuals of their right to vote in the 2016 presidential election. Mackey had 58,000 Twitter followers and used false information to influence the election, such as the hashtag #DraftOurDaughters to suggest that Hillary Clinton would institute a military draft of women if elected. He faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced in June 2021.
The New York Yankees are mourning the loss of former player Joe Pepitone, who passed away at the age of 82. He was a three-time All-Star and Gold Glove first baseman who played for the Yankees from 1962 to 1969 and was beloved by generations of fans for his flamboyant personality and on-field contributions. Pepitone was born in Brooklyn and was part of the Yankees team that won the World Series in 1962, his rookie season. The Yankees organization sends their condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Sheldon Thomas, a 35-year-old man wrongfully convicted of murder and imprisoned for 18 years, was released Thursday after Brooklyn's Conviction Review Unit found that his initial arrest was based on a witness identification error. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez vacated Thomas' conviction, noting that it was a "tragic example of a witness identification gone wrong". Thomas is the first person to be exonerated by the Conviction Review Unit since it was established in 2014 and is now free and reunited with his family.
Roger Ng, a former Goldman Sachs banker, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday for his role in the embezzlement, laundering, and bribery of Malaysia's 1MDB sovereign wealth fund. The charges stem from $6.5 billion in bonds that Goldman Sachs helped 1MDB sell, of which $4.5 billion was embezzled and used to finance luxury items. Ng denied the charges, but the court's sentence stands as a reminder of the consequences of financial fraud and corruption.