Deadly rip currents, and other top headlines

Sen. John Hoffman remains in critical condition following a shooting incident at his home on June 14, where he and his wife, Yvette, were attacked by suspected gunman Vance Boelter, who is also accused of murdering fellow legislator Melissa Hortman. The Hoffmans shared their harrowing experience and expressed gratitude for community support, highlighting the dangers public officials face. Need More Context? 🔎

A Florida father, Scott Allen Gardner, 33, was arrested for aggravated manslaughter and child neglect after his 18-month-old son, Sebastian, died from heat exposure in a hot car while Gardner went for a haircut and drinks. The incident, which led to the toddler's body temperature reaching 111 degrees, marks the seventh hot car death this year in Florida. Need More Context? 🔎

A fugitive, 29-year-old Sedric Stevenson, who escaped while being transported from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to face multiple charges in Kentucky, has been captured after six weeks on the run. U.S. Marshals apprehended him in Seattle, emphasizing that justice will prevail regardless of the time or distance involved. Need More Context? 🔎

A federal appeals court ruled that American taxpayers will not fund President Trump's $83 million defamation appeal against E. Jean Carroll, denying his request for Justice Department representation. A New York jury previously ordered Trump to pay Carroll for defaming her after he denied her sexual assault allegations, with oral arguments for the appeal scheduled for June 24. Need More Context? 🔎

A break-in occurred at the home of slain Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, where police found a broken window after family members retrieved valuables. Vance Boelter is charged with murdering Hortman and her husband, having allegedly stalked lawmakers, and was found with a list of officials, including details about Hortman’s family and home. Need More Context? 🔎

A Massachusetts jury acquitted Karen Read of murdering her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, after a retrial, finding her not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter, while convicting her of operating under the influence, leading to a one-year probation sentence. Read's defense argued she did not hit O'Keefe, claiming he was attacked by others, while the O'Keefe family expressed disappointment in the verdict, citing a miscarriage of justice. Need More Context? 🔎