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Common Sense with Bari Weiss β€’ 7776 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jan 24
  1. A new documentary challenges key parts of the George Floyd story: the knee-on-the-neck hold as Chauvin's signature move, asphyxiation as the cause of death, and whether Chauvin received a fair trial.
  2. The full footage of the incident shows more context than the viral clip - officers had tried to place Floyd in the squad car and Chauvin's knee was not on Floyd's neck for as long as widely believed.
  3. Chauvin's criminal trial presented an opportunity to reassess the evidence and public opinion, with the prosecution having to prove Chauvin's actions constituted assault and caused Floyd's death.
Robert Reich β€’ 30287 implied HN points β€’ 07 Aug 23
  1. Trump violated a key condition of his release pending trial by making statements that could be seen as attempts to influence jurors or intimidate witnesses.
  2. Prosecutors requested a protective order to stop Trump from sharing information about the upcoming trial after he made threatening posts on social media.
  3. The court must assert the rule of law and be prepared to take action, potentially including revoking Trump's release pending trial or putting him in jail, to ensure he is treated like any other criminal defendant.
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The Dossier β€’ 8372 implied HN points β€’ 11 Oct 23
  1. A Canadian detective is on trial for investigating a potential link between infant deaths and mRNA vaccines.
  2. The detective faced misconduct charges for inquiring about COVID-19 vaccination status of deceased infants' parents.
  3. The detective's trial was complicated by a leaked investigation, wiretap controversy, and allegations of a cover-up.
Glenn Loury β€’ 2063 implied HN points β€’ 19 Dec 23
  1. The Derek Chauvin trial had potentially exculpatory evidence excluded and facts misrepresented.
  2. There were concerns raised about the pathologist's autopsy report not aligning with the popular narrative surrounding George Floyd's death.
  3. Speculation was raised about the use of certain statements, like 'I can't breathe', becoming tropes in police encounters.
The NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH ART Society β€’ 314 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jan 24
  1. The artist Ryan Bubnis uses acrylic, oil pastel, ink on canvas, and wood panel for his work.
  2. Ryan Bubnis is based in Portland and creates personal art pieces influenced by DIY culture, art history, and the natural world.
  3. You can subscribe to 'ART DELIVERY' from The Jealous Curator for a 7-day free trial to access more content.
Trantor Publishing β€’ 139 implied HN points β€’ 23 Jan 24
  1. The post discusses a person who claims to be the inventor of multiverse travel and argues that they are not insane despite their actions.
  2. The individual in the story believes they are not detached from reality and justifies their controversial decisions.
  3. The narrative hints at a deeper story involving a murder mystery and challenges the reader to consider different perspectives.
The Reactionary β€’ 129 implied HN points β€’ 22 Sep 23
  1. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife are accused of participating in a bribery and corruption scheme.
  2. Menendez is alleged to have acted as a foreign agent for Egypt while serving as a US Senator.
  3. The indictment includes charges of bribery, honest services fraud, and extortion; Menendez could face jail time if convicted.