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Former Cop Gets 2.5 Years In Prison For Death Of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane (mugshot)
Family members of George Floyd say they’re disappointed and angry after a federal judge sentenced a former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane to just  2 1/2 years in prison for his part in the death of George Floyd. That’s after the judge described Lane’s participation as “a very serious offense in which a life was lost.” Continue reading “Former Cop Gets 2.5 Years In Prison For Death Of George Floyd”

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Ricky Martin Vindicated As Nephew Drops Accusations Of Abuse

Ricky Martin gets personal in his PEOPLE Magazine cover story for its annual Pride Issue
International pop star Ricky Martin (screen capture via People)
Ricky Martin’s nephew, who had filed for a restraining order against Martin claiming he feared for his safety” after ending an alleged “romantic relationship, now says he doesn’t need the protective order and is dropping his allegations. Continue reading “Ricky Martin Vindicated As Nephew Drops Accusations Of Abuse”

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George Takei’s Latest Gig + More News

George Takei (photo: Gage Skidmore/Flickr – CC license)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Out Star Trek star George Takei shows no signs of slowing down as the 85-year-old lent his voice to the upcoming animated feature Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank. Continue reading “George Takei’s Latest Gig + More News”

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Pete Buttigieg Shuts Down GOP Lawmaker’s ‘Ridiculous’ Question

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (screen capture)
During a Congressional hearing of the House Transportation committee, Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) tried to turn the  discussion to President Biden’s mental capacity by pointing out that Biden recently fell off his bike. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Shuts Down GOP Lawmaker’s ‘Ridiculous’ Question”

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Long Lines For Monkeypox Jabs In NYC + More News Items

100s lined up for monkeypox vaccinations in Brooklyn
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A conservative columnist, Bethany S. Mandel, who has spoken out against COVID-19 mask mandates and other public health measures, tweeted Monday about people lined up for the MPV vaccine in Brooklyn, N.Y., saying the virus is transmitted only by “sex with strangers.” Continue reading “Long Lines For Monkeypox Jabs In NYC + More News Items”