With WNBA star Maya Moore’s help, Jonathan Irons, now 40, has been released from prison after being jailed since he was 16 years old. His conviction was overturned in March. Source
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Jeffery Epstein’s alleged accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell arrested
The FBI has arrested Ghislaine Maxwell in connection with the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s suspected sex trafficking ring. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN with the details. Source
Supreme Court turns away challenges to abortion clinic buffer zones
The Supreme Court left intact the rules in Chicago and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Source
Iran reports 2nd mysterious “incident” near a nuclear facility
“No need for concern,” Iran’s atomic energy agency says, revealing previously unreported construction was ongoing at the sensitive Natanz nuclear facility. Source
Actress and author Danica McKellar discusses her new math book “The Times Machine!”
Best-selling author and actress Danica McKellar joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her newest math book, “The Times Machine!” She discusses making learning multiplication and division fun and gives tips for parents on schooling their kids at home. Source
WNBA star helps free wrongfully convicted man who spent 22 years in prison
A Missouri man who served 22 years in prison is free after a WNBA star put her lucrative career on hold to argue that he was wrongfully convicted. Maya Moore took a season off to advocate for Jonathan Irons, who was sentenced to 50 years for a burglary and assault in 1997. Source
New Jersey governor on reopening, enforcing social distancing on beaches ahead of holiday weekend
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy appears on “CBS This Morning” to discuss the state’s reopening efforts heading into the 4th of July holiday weekend. This comes as the state had to pause other reopening efforts and as it requires travelers from 16 states to self-quarantine when visiting. Source
Nick Cordero will likely need a double lung transplant, wife says
The Broadway actor has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for three months battling complications from COVID-19. Source
Amanda Kloots says “ultimate goal” for husband Nick Cordero is to receive a double lung transplant
Broadway actor Nick Cordero is still fighting for his life after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Cordero has spent three months in the hospital, and his wife, Amanda Kloots, says he’s still critically ill, even though he is now COVID-negative and no longer in a coma. In an exclusive interview with Gayle King, Kloots shares why she is holding on to hope and the long-term goal for her husband’s recovery. Source
Unemployment rate fell to 11% in June, with 4.8M jobs added
Business reopenings spurred a return to work last month, but many hirings are now on hold again as COVID cases rise. Source