Wednesday Writs: Frothingham v. Mellon Sets Legal Precedent For Karens
The Supreme Court definitively decided that there will be no general taxpayer standing to sue over federal statutes in Frothingham v. Mellon
Category: Crime
Verdict: Derek Chauvin Guilty on All Three Counts
It took ten hours for the jury to render a verdict for the killing of George Floyd : Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts.
Derek Chauvin Trial: Closing Arguments Live Stream and Discussion
The Derek Chauvin Trial is winding down, with closing arguments expected today before the case goes to the jury. Watch it for yourself here and discuss.
Details on Indianapolis FedEx Shooting Weapons, Gunman’s Troubled History
The gunman in the Indianapolis FedEx shooting legally purchased his weapons after having another weapon confiscated by authorities during a wellness check.
Adam Toledo Shooting: Watch It For Yourself
Released body cam footage of the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by police has once again brought viral attention to yet another officer involved shooting.
61-Year-Old Minnesota Man Arrested, Unharmed
Minnesota man arrested unharmed after assaulting store employee, attacking a police officer with his vehicle and a hammer, and fleeing.
Kim Potter Charged In Daunte Write Killing: Watch It For Yourself
The now-former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter will face manslaughter charges for shooting and killing Daunte Write.
No Charges in Ashli Babbitt Shooting: Read It For Yourself
The US Attorney’s Office for DC has closed the investigation into the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt, one of the more infamous images from the January 6th Capitol Riot.
Officer That Shot Daunte Wright, Police Chief Both Resign
Officer Kim Potter, who fired the shot that killed Daunte Wright, and Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon have resigned.
Things Just Ain’t the Same: African Americans, Progress Made, and Work To Be Done
Even though problems remain, and there is still work to be done, African Americans can’t forget the progress that has been made.
Linky Friday: Two Guys Walked Into A Bar, The Other Ducked Edition
Linky Friday is Ordinary Times’ end of the week tradition of discussing stories from around the world and across the web
New Mexico Becomes 3rd State to End Qualified Immunity
New Mexico becomes third state to end qualified immunity, joining Colorado and Connecticut in restricting police protections from civil rights lawsuits.
So Grieved A Cloud of Witnesses
Three days into the Derek Chauvin trial, those visceral reactions so many had to the death of George Floyd are once again raw.
Rep Matt Gaetz Had A No Good, Terrible, Very Bad Day
Three things happened in the world of Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL1) yesterday, so let us just lay them out in order and folks can decide for themselves
Derek Chauvin Trial: Watch It For Yourself
Watch the livestream of the Derek Chauvin Trial for yourself and discuss all the latest developments at Ordinary Times.
The Attempted Carjacking and Death of Mohammad Anwar, On Video
The death of Mohammad Anwar is bad enough, but what has really lit the interwebs on fire with this story is the video of it
Wednesday Writs: Krispy Kreme Donuts and HIPAA Edition
Krispy Kreme donuts are HIPAA covered entity & their “free donut with proof of vaccination” promotion is a HIPPA violation…
Hate is Hate: The Toxic Brew of Race, Sex Workers, and Hysteria in Atlanta Shootings
When you boil the Asian massage shootings down to misogyny & hatred of sex workers, there’s plenty of evil left to attribute to racism.
Shooting at Boulder Grocery Store Leaves 10 Dead
Ten people, including a responding police officer, are dead and the shooter is in custody after a killing spree in Boulder, Colorado.
SCOTUS To Consider Death Penalty For Boston Marathon Bomber
The United States Supreme Court will consider whether or not to reinstate the death penalty for the convicted Boston Marathon bomber.
