1 A Verdict For Derek Chauvin: Guilty On All Counts
While it's not known how much time he’ll spend in prison, Derek Chauvin is guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd. The verdict heard round the world – even cheered by the likes of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson – has been met with peaceful demonstrations across the country. As for the sentencing, it’s expected to take place in about eight weeks – and Chauvin will be held in protective custody until that time. Once handed down, how much time Chauvin will actually serve depends on how his sentences are issued. It also depend on the outcome of the appeals Chauvin’s attorney most certainly will file. While the second-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of 40 years, the third-degree murder carries a maximum sentence of 25 years and the manslaughter charge carries a top sentence of ten years. The sentencing is up to the Judge Peter Cahill and he could hand down concurrent sentences, instead of multiple consecutive sentences, because all three charges are related to the same crime. If that happens, Chauvin could be out of prison in about 12-and-a-half years.
2 Biden Changes Terms For Illegal Immigrants As Bush Calls For Change
If you’re talking about those entering the country illegally, the Biden Administration has a message for you – they’re not “illegals” anymore. They are also not "alien” or "illegal aliens.” What are they? “Noncitizens,” “undocumented noncitizens," "undocumented individuals" or "migrants." The re-languaging is President Biden’s move to use more inclusive language. Meanwhile, former President George W. Bush is calling for changes to U.S. immigration policy. As we told you recently, he 43rd president recently wrote an op-ed in the “Washington Post” and has since appeared on NBC’s “Today” show to address immigration and the need for comprehensive reform. He's pushing for a pathway to citizenship for immigrants brought here illegally as children while also arguing in favor of stronger border security. Bush says he's holding out hope that bipartisan solutions to immigration problems are possible. The former President is currently promoting a new book of paintings of immigrants called "Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants."
3 EU Approves Johnson & Johnson Vaccine For Use
European countries can continue to use the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. E.U. regulators say there are possible links to rare blood clot incidents, but said the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks. The European Medicines Agency said a warning about using the vaccine with low blood platelets should be added. The agency said it researched all the cases of blood clotting, including one fatal case. More than seven-million Americans received the vaccine before it was paused here. There were only eight reports of clotting, with six being serious and of those, one death. Each member country will have to decide if they will use the J-and-J vaccine.