Model jury instructions for the federal district courts of Minnesota state that in determining whether excessive force was used, jurors should consider “the need for application of force; the relationship between the need and the amount of force that was used; the extent of the injury inflicted; and whether a reasonable officer on the scene, without the benefit of hindsight, would have used as much force under similar circumstances.” … [Read more...] about Ian Prior: Trump right to order fed investigation of Floyd death in Minneapolis – here’s what could happen now
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John Deere Classic chooses to cancel PGA Tour event
"We understand and respect that the Quad Cities market has dynamics and challenges that prevent the playing of the John Deere Classic in 2020,” said Andy Pazder, the tour's chief tournaments and competitions officer. “As we’ve seen through the years, the community support for the John Deere Classic is unwavering and I have no doubt the event will return stronger than ever in its 50th playing in 2021.” … [Read more...] about John Deere Classic chooses to cancel PGA Tour event
Not in Missouri anymore: Royals move legal home to Delaware
The Royals changed their legal home from Missouri to Delaware last fall during the process of the team’s sale from David Glass to a group headed by John Sherman. The switch was mentioned Monday in a filing with the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals by Major League Baseball’s law firm in its defense of a lawsuit by minor leaguers claiming they are not being paid minimum wage. … [Read more...] about Not in Missouri anymore: Royals move legal home to Delaware
Jets’ Flacco ’embracing’ backup role but not done as starter
“I know what it’s like to not feel like being part of a team because you really can’t have your hand in things,” said Flacco, who was waived by Denver in March with a failed physical designation. “I think in the role I’m in now, you can definitely have a good, positive effect on the team." … [Read more...] about Jets’ Flacco ’embracing’ backup role but not done as starter
USC’s Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB job
D’wan Mathis enrolled at Georgia a year ago but suffered a major setback when severe headaches and sinus pressure led to surgery in May to remove a cyst from his brain. He recovered from the operation and was able to work on the scout team late in the season. … [Read more...] about USC’s Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB job
