Prosecutors push for 30 years for Floyd’s killer

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3 years ago

June 3, 2021

Prosecutors have asked for a 30-year prison sentence for the Police officer who murdered George Floyd

Derek Chauvin requests retrial — Chauvin on trial / Image File

Former police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted for the killing in April and is due to be sentenced on the 25th of June.

The prosecution says the killing had “shocked the conscience of the Nation” and demanded a long sentence.

Derek Chauvin was caught on video murdering George Floyd and now he’s complaining that a long prison sentence will hurt his “life prospects,” in case you thought white privilege and male entitlement weren’t actual things.
— The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) June 3, 2021

But the defence described the killing as “an error made in good faith” based on Derek Chauvin’s training.

George Floyd’s murder caused global outrage and a wave of demonstrations against racism and the police’s use of force.

Why “stagflation” will be the greatest financial threat of 2024

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13 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

With inflation soaring and economic growth tapering off, concerns about stagflation are on the rise

Stagflation, a situation characterised by high inflation coupled with stagnant economic growth, presents a unique challenge that many are ill-prepared to face.

Mark Wyld from MW Wealth joins to unpack what defines “stagflation”. #featured

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Will Tesla’s supercharger layoffs eventually payoff?

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13 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dissolves supercharging team, leaving customers stranded.

Elon Musk’s decision to disband Tesla’s electric vehicle charging team has left customers concerned about the future of the company’s charging infrastructure.

The move comes as a surprise to many, considering Tesla’s commitment to expanding its charging network to support its growing fleet of EVs #featured

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TikTok’s fate in the United States

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3 days ago

May 4, 2024

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TikTok’s fate in the United States has never been more in doubt.

Congress approved a bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law that gives its Chinese parent company two options: sell it to an approved buyer or see it banned.

But now, the owners of the popular social media app says they’re preparing to challenge the statute in court.

Andy Keiser a Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute, and a Former Senior Advisor for the House Intelligence Committee joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #featured #business #socialmedia #TikTok #TikTokban #nationalsecurity