Justice League star Ray Fisher has accused “top-level” Warner Bros. executives of engaging in “blatantly racist conversations” about his accusations of abusive treatment by director Joss Whedon on the set of the 2017 superhero film. “Prior to Justice League’s reshoot process, blatantly racist conversations were had and entertained — on multiple occasions — by former and current top-level executives at Warner Bros. Pictures,” Fisher told Forbes magazine in an interview published on Thursday. For the first time, Fisher has named Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich with his latest accusations. “Decision-makers that participated in those racist conversations were Geoff Johns, Jon Berg, and current Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich,” Fisher said. The “Cyborg” actor did not clarify if he heard these conversations himself or learned about them second hand. “The erasure of people of color from the 2017 theatrical version of Justice League was … [Read more...] about ‘Justice League’ Star Ray Fisher: Warner Bros. Executives Engaged in ‘Blatantly Racist Conversations’
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Chauvin likely to face uphill battle in expected appeal
Derek Chauvin 's legal team may face an uphill battle if they seek to appeal his conviction on murder charges in the death of George Floyd, legal experts say. However, Chauvin's defense team likely sees the charged atmosphere around the trial and public comments from Rep. Maxine Waters Maxine Moore Waters Jim Jordan, Val Demings get in shouting match about police during hearing Chauvin found guilty as nation exhales Waters on Chauvin guilty verdict: 'I'm not celebrating, I'm relieved' MORE (D-Calif.) and President Biden Joe Biden Biden overruled Blinken, top officials on initial refugee cap decision: report Suicide bombing hits Afghan security forces Jim Jordan, Val Demings get in shouting match about police during hearing MORE as grounds for a future appeal. Judge Peter Cahill even highlighted Waters's remarks as possible fodder. On Tuesday, a jury convicted Chauvin of all three murder and manslaughter charges brought by state … [Read more...] about Chauvin likely to face uphill battle in expected appeal
‘Verdict Not Justice, It’s Accountability’: North Texas Leaders React To Derek Chauvin Guilty On All Counts
Mild Celebrations In Downtown Dallas Follow Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – North Texas leaders reacted Tuesday, April 20, to former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last year. Derek Chauvin listens to guilty verdicts (CBS News) Chauvin was shown on a teenager’s cell phone video with his knee on a handcuffed Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes, killing Floyd after police were called to a story where a clerk said Floyd used a counterfeit $20. George Floyd (courtesy: Floyd family) Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tweeted shortly after the judge read the guilty verdicts, “A jury of Derek Chauvin’s peers has delivered justice in the only way that they could. Ultimately, the rule of law prevailed. We have more work ahead of us to make our country and our city stronger, safer, and more equitable. But … [Read more...] about ‘Verdict Not Justice, It’s Accountability’: North Texas Leaders React To Derek Chauvin Guilty On All Counts
The short history of Colorado law enforcement officers prosecuted for killing people while on-duty
In the weeks after George Floyd’s murder, protesters in Denver demanded the prosecution and conviction of the Minneapolis officer responsible for his death as well as the prosecution of officers who kill people in Colorado. On Tuesday, a Minnesota jury found the Minneapolis police officer guilty of murdering Floyd — a result Colorado leaders said was a small step toward improving police accountability . But criminal charges against Colorado law enforcement officers who kill people while on-duty remain rare and convictions are even rarer. There is no official historical database of officers who have been charged or convicted of on-duty killings, but a review of Denver Post archives from the past 10 years found at least five cases where officers were charged. One Colorado officer has been convicted of killing someone while on duty in the last decade, though three law enforcement officers are currently facing charges in connection to killings. Colorado law enforcement … [Read more...] about The short history of Colorado law enforcement officers prosecuted for killing people while on-duty
Denver weather: Up to 7 inches of snow, near-record cold expected to hit city
April 19 has been an active weather day in Denver history, snowing more than a foot on the date five times . This year could also make history as the city could set a new record low while snow pounds the city. Denver on Monday will touch 45 degrees under mostly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. Precipitation should begin to fall in the afternoon, strengthening after 3 p.m. There’s a 90% chance of precipitation with 25 mph wind gusts and a possibility of a half-inch of snow accumulation. After dark, snow will fall and be heavy at times. There could be gusts around 20 mph with up to seven inches of snow downtown and a near-record low of 16 degrees. The record is 13 degrees. “A quick-moving upper trough will push two cold fronts into the area today,” wrote Lisa Kriederman, a meteorologist with NWS. “The first one will bring low clouds and patchy drizzle this morning to the plains. The second one this afternoon will spread snow, heavy at times, along the … [Read more...] about Denver weather: Up to 7 inches of snow, near-record cold expected to hit city
