Opening statements to give roadmap to involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin

Days after a gunman posing as a police officer fatally shot Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, their children expressed their heartbreak, highlighting their parents' love and the tragedy's impact. The suspect, Vance Boelter, was arrested following a manhunt; he is linked to attacks on other lawmakers, raising concerns over politically motivated violence. Need More Context? 🔎

A college student, Caroline Dias Goncalves, 19, was granted bond after being detained by ICE following a traffic stop in Colorado on June 5, raising concerns about the coordination between local law enforcement and immigration authorities. Born in Brazil and raised in Utah, she applied for asylum after overstaying her tourist visa; her case highlights the risks faced by Dreamers amid increasing deportation efforts. Need More Context? 🔎

The U.S. government will deploy an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid ongoing legal disputes over their presence, totaling 4,100 troops and 700 Marines in the area. Local leaders, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, criticize the move as politically motivated and ineffective, especially as the 9th Circuit Court deliberates on the legality of the deployment. Need More Context? 🔎

A man has been arrested for second-degree murder in the 2003 death of his father, Paul Herlihy, who was found dead in Milford, New Hampshire. Douglas Herlihy, 39, was apprehended in Massachusetts and is held without bail, with extradition proceedings to New Hampshire expected to follow his arraignment. Need More Context? 🔎

A dangerous heat wave is set to impact the Midwest and Northeast, bringing triple-digit temperatures just as summer begins, with severe storms expected first across 120 million people. As the week progresses, high humidity will exacerbate conditions, leading to dangerous heat indices, particularly in major cities like New York and Washington, D.C. Need More Context? 🔎

The UBS Global Wealth Report reveals that the U.S. minted 1,000 new millionaires daily in 2024, totaling over 379,000, driven by strong stock market performance and a stable dollar, accounting for over half of the world’s new millionaires. Despite this growth, the average wealth per adult in the Americas was around $312,000, highlighting a disparity in wealth distribution. Need More Context? 🔎