The judge denied the motion for a mistrial with the claim that one congresswoman’s opinion won’t make the difference. Eric Nelson, former police officer Derek Chauvin’s lawyer, filed a motion for a mistrial citing comments made by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Read More: Derek Chauvin murder trial could be the verdict of a generation “I’ll give you that Congresswoman…

Multiple journalists and media professionals have been assaulted during the Minneapolis protests over the police killing of Daunte Wright. An attorney representing dozens of news outlets has issued a letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) to address the treatment of journalists and media professionals by law enforcement while covering protests over the police killing…

Janet Jackson is honoring her 55th birthday by sharing a few pieces of herself with her fans. The pop culture icon is auctioning off over 1,000 personal items, so if you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on a piece of Ms. Jackson (if you’re nasty), now is the time! In celebration of her May…

“The defendants stand charged with seeking to steal one of the crown jewels of our country in a sense by interfering with the peaceful transfer of power,” said U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly It appears two Proud Boys members will spend more time behind bars. A federal judge on Monday recommended that Ethan Nordean and…

“And look, if the wealthy and powerful in our society are all lining up to get shots,” said Obama, “that means everybody should know it’s a good thing to get.” Former President Barack Obama enlisted a couple of famous former athletes to promote the COVID-19 vaccine. NBA vets Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley sat down with the former president via a…

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen has just announced that his oldest son Antron Pippen has died at age 33.  “I’m heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron. The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game,” he said on April…

Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was injured while confronting rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection, suffered a stroke and died from natural causes Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was injured while confronting rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection, suffered a stroke and died from natural causes, the Washington, D.C., medical examiner’s office ruled…

Mother Hester McCardell Ford, believed to have been the oldest living person in America, has passed away at the age of at least 115.  Ford’s relatives told the Charlotte Observer their matriarch died peacefully at home April 17. Ford’s great-granddaughter Tanisha Patterson-Power says their beloved relative was a “pillar and stalwart” to the entire family. Hester…

“For 9 minutes and 29 seconds. He begged, George Floyd begged until he could speak no more, and the defendant continued. This assault,” the prosecutor said. The prosecution in the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin delivered their closing arguments on Monday after resting its case on April 13. Prosecuting attorney Steve Schleicher began by humanizing the victim George Floyd…