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Ousted Black lawmaker Justin Pearson to return to Tennessee House: ‘You can’t expel hope’

A panel in Memphis voted to reinstate Justin Pearson to the state House a week after he and another Black lawmaker were removed for supporting a gun-control protest.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big U.S. intelligence leak was by gun enthusiast in 20s -Washington Post

The person who leaked U.S. classified documents prompting a national security investigation is a gun enthusiast in his 20s who worked on a military base, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing fellow members of an online chat group.

Reuters

Unsafe baby cribs, historical precedent called on in federal court arguments over Illinois gun ban

Before hearing arguments on the constitutionality of Illinois’ assault weapons ban on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn said he’d be “foolhardy” to think that the guns covered by the ban aren’t used for “bad things,” while also noting the rights of law-abiding citizens to bear arms.

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More guns, more violence: Lax laws allow shooters to legally buy powerful firearms

The days when pretty much only illegally owned guns were used in shootings are long gone.

Chicago Sun-Times

Louisville shooter’s mother called 911 to warn of plans

"We don't even own guns, I don't know where he would have gotten a gun," the Louisville, Kentucky gunman's mother told authorities when she called 911.

The New Daily

‘He works with us.’ Co-workers, family made panicked 911 calls during Louisville shooting

Less than 24 hours after releasing body camera footage from Monday’s shooting at Old National Bank, the Louisville Metro Police Department has released 911 calls made to dispatch leading up to first responders’ arrival.

Tribune News Service

Louis Bernard Gaskin execution: 'Ninja killer' is put to death for horror slayings

Louis Bernard Gaskin, 56, was convicted of killing Robert Sturmfels, 56, and Georgette Sturmfels, 55, on Dec. 20, 1989, in their Flagler County winter home on Florida's northeastern coast

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Charged debate on Oregon gun bills reflects national divide

Emotions are running high in Oregon over a bill that would impose restrictions on gun use

The Independent UK

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh’s secret prison location revealed

Disgraced lawyer spending life behind bars for murder of wife and son in 2021

The Independent UK

Kevin Strickland alleges ‘reckless’ KCPD misconduct led to 43-year wrongful conviction

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kevin Strickland, who spent four decades in prison for a 1978 triple murder he did not commit, filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that serious misconduct by Kansas City police led to his wrongful conviction.

Tribune News Service

Michigan State University students stage walkout to remember victims of gun violence

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A group of Michigan State University students on Wednesday staged a mid-day walkout in an effort not to let the victims of gun violence, both close and far from their homes, be forgotten.

Tribune News Service

Mom of boy killed in road rage shooting tried to save kids

The mother of a boy who was killed and another who was wounded in a shooting during a road rage incident in Colorado testified Wednesday at the start of the other driver's trial

The Independent UK

Second Tennessee lawmaker to return to chamber after explusion

Shelby County Board of Commissioners votes to restore Justin Pearson to seat after he was ousted for US gun protest.

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Juror: Texas governor's rush to pardon shooter a 'travesty'

An juror in the trial of a Texas man convicted of murder for killing a protester says Gov_ Greg Abbott’s rush to issue a pardon in the case is an “egregious overreach.”

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Louisville shooter Connor Sturgeon sent chilling final text to family seconds before massacre

Evil gunman Connor Sturgeon, 25, legally purchased an AR15 rifle a week before gunning down five colleagues and wounding eight at Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, US on Monday

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor-elect Johnson’s public safety promises, 2024 DNC reactions and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Tribune News Service

Memphis officials vote to reinstate expelled lawmaker Justin Pearson

Justin Pearson made history last week when he and fellow Democrat Justin Jones were expelled from their elected offices for leading a gun control demonstration on the Tennessee House floor.

The Independent UK

Scientist: Progress in identifying Tulsa massacre victims

A forensic anthropologist believes investigators are a step closer to identifying victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre with the discovery of 19 surnames possibly connected to remains excavated from a Tulsa cemetery

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The Independent UK

Los Angeles DA files charges against 2 cops in 2020 shooting

Los Angeles prosecutors have charged two former police detectives in the 2020 shooting of an unarmed man that left him paralyzed from the waist down

The Independent UK

Second expelled Democratic lawmaker reinstated to Tennessee House

County officials voted unanimously to return Memphis-area state Rep Justin Pearson to the state House

Salon

Hold pro-gun Republicans accountable

After the latest mass shooting, Louisville — my city — is in mourning. That's the moment to seize the initiative

The Independent UK

Louisville shooter allegedly shot woman in back after she said ‘good morning’ to him

Gunman initially unable to shoot woman because of impropely loaded firearm

The Independent UK

North Carolina mother and three children die in murder-suicide while on FaceTime call

The minors were identified as Sakendra Syann Steele, 9, and Sakenya Syretha Steele, 12, and Sakenlo Shawn Steele Jr, 14

The Independent UK

Louisville gunman carried out bank shooting in one minute before waiting to ambush police

The gunman had the safety on and his weapon was unloaded when he attempted to start shooting

Chicago Sun-Times

5 of Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s public safety promises — and obstacles

He’s vowed to add 200 detectives, shut off ShotSpotter, expand crisis teams, create trauma centers and boost efforts against domestic violence.

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