The highest criminal court in Texas halted the execution of inmate Rodney Reed. He was scheduled to die in five days for a 1996 rape and murder. But new evidence raised questions about the case. Source
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Pelosi: Trump trying to “undermine” strength of ex-Ukraine ambassador with tweets
President Trump is accused of witness intimidation after he targeted former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch on Twitter. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan, the president was trying to “undermine” Yovanovitch. Source
Elite unit works to give fellow Marines the funeral they deserve
“We would just ask that people don’t think about us, that they think about the Marines that we are honoring” Source
“Circus,” “kangaroo court,” “coup”: 1998 Democrats and 2019 Republicans use the same terms to attack impeachment efforts
Republicans on Capitol Hill have largely stayed firm in their defense of President Trump during the public impeachment hearings. Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics; Patrick Maney, a professor of modern American history at Boston College; and Mark Summers, a history professor at the University of Kentucky, joined “Red & Blue” to discuss how the 2019 impeachment process compares to those faced by presidents Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton. Source
Pelosi: Trump’s attacks on impeachment witnesses “very significant”
“He should not frivolously throw out insults, but that’s what he does. I think part of it is his own insecurity as an imposter,” Pelosi remarked Source
Prince Andrew says he has “no recollection” of meeting accuser
Virginia Roberts Giuffre says she had sex with the royal three times at Jeffrey Epstein’s properties Source
Prince Andrew says he has “no recollection” of meeting Epstein accuser
In an interview with the BBC, Prince Andrew said he has “no recollection” of meeting Virginia Roberts Giuffre. She claims she had sex with the royal three times at Jeffrey Epstein’s properties. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
NFL suspends Myles Garrett for hitting quarterback with helmet
Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett is apologizing for a violent outburst during a game. He ripped off the helmet of Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph and hit him with it. As Don Dahler reports, now he’s facing consequences from the NFL. Source
Roger Stone found guilty of seven charges, including lying to Congress
President Trump’s former campaign adviser, Roger Stone, has been found guilty of seven charges, including lying to Congress and witness tampering. He now faces up to 50 years in prison. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Texas court of criminal appeals delays Rodney Reed’s execution
A mounting chorus of supporters say new evidence casts doubt on Rodney Reed’s guilt in the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites Source