National Guard to be deployed to New York subway to stop knife and gun crime

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Is Overturned

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction , Is Overturned. New York's Court of Appeals overturned the movie mogul's 2020 rape conviction by a vote of 4-3 on April 25. According to the appeals court, trial judge James Burke "prejudiced Weinstein with 'egregious' improper rulings," AP reports. . For example, he let women bring forth allegations against Weinstein that he wasn't charged with. The action was an "abuse of judicial discretion," the appeals court said. . Without question, this is appalling, shameful, repulsive conduct that could only diminish defendant’s character before the jury, New York's Court of Appeals, via AP. Although this conviction has been overturned, the 72-year-old will remain in prison due to a separate 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles. His lawyers have chosen to appeal that conviction as well. . Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. A jury was told in California that he was convicted in another state for rape ... turns out he shouldn’t have been convicted and it wasn’t a fair conviction… , Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. It interfered with his presumption of innocence in a significant way in California, Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. On April 25, prosecutors said that "the legal issues identified by the New York Court of Appeal are not present in the Los Angeles County Case.". The Manhattan district attorney's office said they will "do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault."

National Guard Deployment Among Precautions Taken for Upcoming Solar Eclipse

National Guard Deployment , Among Precautions Taken for , Upcoming Solar Eclipse. National Guard Deployment , Among Precautions Taken for , Upcoming Solar Eclipse. 'Newsweek' reports that the Oklahoma National Guard will be deployed during the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse. On March 20, the state said the guard would be deployed to assist emergency management dealing with "an unprecedented number of tourists.". On March 20, the state said the guard would be deployed to assist emergency management dealing with "an unprecedented number of tourists.". McCurtain County, in the southeast part of the state, is expected to see as many as 100,000 tourists visit the area. . This influx of visitors has the potential to overtax local resources and thanks to the training and experience our Guardsmen have working alongside local agencies all across Oklahoma, the CST is uniquely qualified to support our fellow Oklahomans, Lt. Col Jabonn Flurry, Commander of the 63rd Civil Support Team, via 'Newsweek'. According to NASA, McCurtain County's city of Idabel is predicted to be one of the 13 best spots in the country to see the rare celestial event. Officials across the eclipse's path of totality have expressed concerns that public safety resources will be stretched thin as the spectacle draws massive crowds. Similarly, schools along the path of totality have announced they would close for the day, citing concerns for student safety. In at least four states, residents have been urged to stock up on groceries and gas ahead of the event, as local roads are expected to be overrun with tourists. In at least four states, residents have been urged to stock up on groceries and gas ahead of the event, as local roads are expected to be overrun with tourists. The Federal Highway Administration has warned that increased traffic could lead to a number of safety concerns, including the potential for wildfires. The Federal Highway Administration has warned that increased traffic could lead to a number of safety concerns, including the potential for wildfires. The April 8 eclipse's path of totality stretches from northern Mexico across the eastern U.S. into New England.