They say Chicago police are mistreating them. They were never charged after telling authorities the actor paid them to stage what he claimed was a racist attack on him. Source
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Three N.C. cops fired for racist comments caught on lengthy video
I was shocked, saddened and disgusted,” Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams said. “There is no place for this behavior in our agency or our city.” Source
Federal judge pans Trump order used to expel migrants at border
Citing a CDC order, border officials have expelled tens of thousands of migrants, including children and many seeking asylum. Source
Tina Knowles-Lawson and Breonna Taylor’s mother on systemic racism
The pair spoke to “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about the future of Breonna Taylor’s case, and how to fight systemic racism and voter suppression. Source
3 youth facility staffers charged in death of black teen
Cornelius Fredericks, 16, died days after he lost consciousness while being restrained by staff at a youth academy in Michigan. Witnesses said the teen expressed that he “couldn’t breathe during the restraint.” Source
Fireworks sales explode far ahead of July 4
200% demand spikes a surprise even to manufacturers: “I have never seen sales like this,” one industry veteran said. Source
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Tri-state area imposes mandatory quarantine on travelers from coronavirus hotspots as cases rise; Pasadena Fire Department staffs all-female fire crew for the first time in history Source
Disneyland to delay reopening theme parks and resort hotels
“Once we have a clearer understanding of when guidelines will be released, we expect to be able to communicate a reopening date,” the company said. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Democrats plan for smaller convention
Biden still intends to accept the Democratic nomination in Milwaukee. Source
Could your DNA help catch a killer?
After 23 years of eluding police in Idaho Falls, Idaho, a man who left his DNA at the scene of a brutal murder was finally captured thanks to genetic genealogy and several distant relatives who uploaded their DNA profiles to a public database. Source