Jury Deadlocked On Subway Chokehold Death + More News

Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny grabbed a homeless man from behind and choked him to death.

Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 2023 subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Jurors can’t consider the second count until they decide on the first, which they are deadlocked on. Continue reading “Jury Deadlocked On Subway Chokehold Death + More News”

GOP Senators Unsure About Pete Hegseth For Defense Sec.

Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

As bad news after bad news keeps piling up for Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, who’s been accused of sexual assault and public drunkeness, several outlets are reporting Trump is now considering dropping Hegseth for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to head up the Pentagon. Continue reading “GOP Senators Unsure About Pete Hegseth For Defense Sec.”

Village People Lead Singer Promises To Sue Media Outlets That Refers To “YMCA” As A Gay Anthem

The Village People

Victor Willis, the lead vocalist for the Village People who wrote the lyrics to the band’s hit “Y.M.C.A.,” says the song is totally not a “gay anthem” and adds he will sue any news outlet who refers to it as such. Continue reading “Village People Lead Singer Promises To Sue Media Outlets That Refers To “YMCA” As A Gay Anthem”