North Carolina urged to adopt post conviction innocence rule
Four men wrongfully imprisoned in Buncombe County waited years before an innocence commission cleared them. The prosecutor and sheriff faced criticism for not following up on a confession. Advocates urge a post conviction rule, now adopted in thirteen states, to require prosecutors to disclose new credible evidence of innocence.
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Philadelphia honors Jackie Robinsons legacy amid past racism apology
Philadelphia City Council publicly acknowledged a racist incident from 1947 when Jackie Robinson faced slurs and segregation during Dodgers games. The event was marked at the Negro League Memorial Park with locals and Robinson fans in attendance. Dodgers figures and fans, including Rachel Robinson, honored his legacy and the fight against racism.
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Maryland firefighter killed and colleague injured in Temple Hills shooting
Police say a resident opened fire on entering firefighters responding to a welfare check in Temple Hills Maryland. John Ulmschneider a 13 year veteran died while Kevin Swain 19 a volunteer was shot four times but expected to survive after surgery.
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