On October 18, 2017, FBI agents mistakenly raided Trina Martin’s Atlanta home, traumatizing her and her family as they pointed guns at her and her then-boyfriend while her 7-year-old son screamed. A lawsuit filed by Martin in 2019, alleging assault and false arrest, was dismissed by a federal judge and upheld by the 11th Circuit, leading Martin’s attorneys to seek Supreme Court intervention to clarify the legal standards for suing the government in such cases. Martin’s experience highlights the psychological impact of wrongful raids and the need for accountability in law enforcement actions.
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Dinosaur footprints from 115 million years ago found after Texas flood
Ancient dinosaur footprints, dating back 110-115 million years, were uncovered in Northwest Travis County, Texas, following recent flooding that exposed them. Confirmed by UT paleontologists, the tracks include those of carnivorous dinosaurs similar to Acrocanthosaurus and possibly the herbivorous Paluxysaurus, Texas's state dinosaur. Want More Context? 🔎
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