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Iraq Prison Abuse Scandal Fast Facts

Here’s some background information about the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal which took place during the Iraq war. Facts Abu Ghraib prison was a US Army detention center for captured Iraqis from 2003 to 2006. An investigation into the treatment of detainees at the prison was prompted by the discovery of graphic photos depicting guards

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Appeals court orders judge to reconsider third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a lower court should reconsider the state’s motion to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Jury selection in Chauvin’s trial on charges of second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter begins Monday. He had been charged

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Appeals court orders trial court to reconsider third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a lower court should reconsider the state’s motion to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Jury selection in Chauvin’s trial on charges of second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter begins Monday. The former officer has

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DeSantis denies involvement in vaccine drive following revelation of $250,000 PAC donation from former Illinois governor

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is denying the state had any involvement in a vaccine drive at a private, gated community after questions arose about a $250,000 donation from a resident to a PAC supporting him following the drive. Ocean Reef Club resident and former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner made the massive donation to the Friends

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