1 Southern California Navy Man Freed By Iran
A Navy veteran from Southern California is on his way home after being held for nearly two years by government authorities in Iran. Michael White has been detained in Iran since July of 2018 after visiting a woman he had met online. White was convicted of insulting Iran's Supreme Leader and posting private information online, and was sentenced to ten years in an Iranian prison. Why was he released now? Apparently, the release of the Navy vet was part of an agreement involving an Iranian-American doctor prosecuted by the U.S. Justice Department. President Trump has taken to Twitter to cheering White release. Trump says he’s spoken with White, who is now in Switzerland and will be back in the U.S. soon. Trump also thanked Iran, saying the move “shows a deal with them is possible.”
2 Floyd Family Attorney Cites New Evidence For Possible 1st Degree Charge
The family of George Floyd isn't giving up on pushing for a first-degree murder charge for Derek Chauvin. Their attorney says it's still possible based on what he calls "newly discovered evidence." Among other things, Floyd family attorney Benjamin Crump points to the fact that Chauvin and Floyd worked at the same night club and didn't like each other. He also references the fact that the bodycam audio of Chauvin and the three other officers, reveals that at least one of the other officers suggested Chauvin stop – or that Floyd should be turned over. On that note, we’re learning more about the three other fired Minneapolis cops charged with aiding in Floyd's death. They currently remain behind bars on 750-thousand dollars bail. Alexander Kueng [[keng]] was on his third full shift as a police officer when the fatal arrest occurred. Kueng’s attorney, Tom Plunkett, says Kueng told his fellow officers as they were detaining Floyd, "You shouldn't do that." Thomas Lane had only been on the force for only four days. His attorney, Earl Gray, says Lane asked Chauvin about rolling Floyd over twice and expressed concern that Floyd may be in "delirium.” Gray added, "What is my client supposed to do other than follow what the training officer said?" Tou Thao, the officer seen in the video of Floyd’s killing holding the back the crowd had been on the force since 2012.
3 GA Judge Rules Enough Evidence For Trial In Arbery Case
The magistrate has spoken – and the three men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery will be bound over for trial. Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William Bryan, Junior are all charged in the case. The McMichaels face murder and aggravated assault charges. Bryan is charged with murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment. Testifying at a preliminary hearing, Special Agent Richard Dial with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said one gunshot hit Arbery in the center of his chest. Another was in his upper left chest in the armpit area. Dial says the third wound was to the right wrist. Dial affirmed in court that Arbery's cause of death was a gunshot wound and the manner of death was homicide. According to Bryan, Travis made several racial remarks – including when he stood over Arbery’s body. Dial also confirmed that the police were never called prior to the encounter.