The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected qualified immunity for San Jose police officer Michael Panighetti, who shot activist Derrick Sanderlin in the groin with a projectile during George Floyd protests. The court ruled that a jury should decide if Sanderlin’s First and Fourth Amendment rights were violated, allowing an excessive force lawsuit to proceed. This decision paves the way for accountability in the controversial incident that occurred four years ago.
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AP PHOTOS: Church services help Georgia residents mourn victims of school shootings
Church services with music and testimonials were held to help mourn the four people who died in a school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia earlier in the week. The father and son responsible for the shooting are now in custody, while families are planning funerals and law enforcement continues to investigate the tragic incident. The community came together to support each other during this difficult time, finding solace in the healing power...
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