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
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2018 Colorado officer-involved shootings
The Denver Post has compiled a list of officer-involved shootings that have happened since Jan. 1. An officer-involved shooting is one in which either police officers or suspects fire shots and someone is injured or killed. March March 19: Denver police shot two men after a chase while they were searching for an inmate charged with attempted murder who had escaped custody earlier in the day. Police were searching for Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez , 23, who escaped that morning from Denver Sheriff’s Department deputies at Denver Health medical center. Steven Nguyen died of his injuries. The second man is expected to survive. His name has not been released. As of March 21, Venzor-Gonzalez has not been apprehended. March 12: Colorado Springs police fatally shot a robbery suspect who had taken a woman hostage before he barricaded himself inside a Colorado Springs motel room. Police evacuated the motel and crisis negotiators made intermittent contacts with the man, … [Read more...] about 2018 Colorado officer-involved shootings
WWE Hall Of Famer Bruno Sammartino Dies At 82
Follow KDKA-TV : Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino has passed away at age 82. READ MORE: Human Remains Found In Search Connected To Disappearance Of Amish Teen Linda Stoltzfoos Sanmmartino passed away with his wife, Carol, and sons, Darryl and Dan, by his side. He died peacefully after battling health issues for the last two months. (Photo Credit: KDKA) Sammartino was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013. Pittsburghers are reacting and remembering the legend. “He was a great man. Not only a great wrestler but a great man. A great ambassador Pittsburgh,” one fan remembers. According to the WWE , Sammartino defeated Buddy Rogers in 1963 to become the second-ever WWE Champion. He held the title for eight years, which is still a record. He also sold out Madison Square Garden 188 times as a headliner. Sammartino was born in Italy, but for all of his adult life, has made his home in Pittsburgh. He grew up … [Read more...] about WWE Hall Of Famer Bruno Sammartino Dies At 82
Mancini And Galvis Homer To Help Orioles Beat Marlins 7-5
MIAMI (AP) — Trey Mancini and Freddy Galvis each hit a solo homer in the third inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 Tuesday night. Matt Harvey (1-1) allowed three runs in five innings for his first win since July 13, 2019, with the Angels. Baltimore won despite committing two errors and being outhit 11-9. READ MORE: Explosion And Fire Heavily Damages Oakland Park Styrofoam Manufacturing Business “It was a little bit of a sloppy game,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “It wasn’t our best game, but we won.” Harvey, who gave up eight hits but walked none, struggled to remember his last victory. “To be honest, I didn’t know if it was ever going to happen again,” the right-hander said. “And then with how I was throwing the ball in spring training and the last couple of outings, there was some hope that it was coming back.” Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander had to be helped to the clubhouse after he sprained his left ankle in the first inning. Santander … [Read more...] about Mancini And Galvis Homer To Help Orioles Beat Marlins 7-5
Key moments before, during, after the Rodney King riot
next Image 1 of 3 FILE - In this Saturday, April 18, 1993 file photo, Los Angeles police officer Stacey Koon describes what is happening on the Rodney King beating video to host Steve Dunleavy at a hotel in Valencia, Calif., during the taping of the syndicated television show "A Current Affair." Koon was interviewed shortly after he was found guilty in the Rodney King civil rights trial. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac) (The Associated Press) prev next Image 2 of 3 FILE - In this Los Angeles, April 30, 1992 file photo, a National Guardsman stands next to a burned out business area at Vermont Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard during the second day of rioting in the city. (AP Photo/David Longstreath) (The Associated Press) prev Image 3 of 3 FILE - This April 30, 1992 file photo shows smoke rising as fires like this one near Vermont Street burn out of control in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, file) (The Associated Press) … [Read more...] about Key moments before, during, after the Rodney King riot