Maguire retains 1-shot lead in Women's PGA Championship with Jenny Shin second
Leona Maguire birdied the final hole for her eighth straight round in the 60s and took a one-shot lead over fast-closing Jenny Shin heading into the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol
2023-06-25 06:25
South Korea, US and Japan hold first-ever trilateral aerial exercise in face of North Korean threats
The South Korean, U.S. and Japanese militaries have held their first-ever trilateral aerial exercise in response to evolving North Korean nuclear threats
2023-10-22 20:58
GAA not striking right balance on streaming, says tánaiste
Tánaiste Micheál Martin says putting fixtures behind a paywall could reduce access to new audiences.
2023-07-15 07:18
Europe’s Inflation-Risk Gauge Flashing Red Is a Headache for ECB
Market measures of inflation risk in Europe are testing record highs and posing a challenge to European Central
2023-08-08 14:16
Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols death face federal civil rights indictment
Five former Memphis police officers who were criminally charged for beating Tyre Nichols during an arrest that led to his death are now facing federal civil rights charges. The four-count indictment accuses the now-former Memphis Police Department officers of using excessive force against Nichols and failing to intervene in an unlawful assault against him, willfully disregarding his need for urgent medical aid, and then conspiring to cover up the assault by intentionally withholding information and making false statements to supervisors. They also are accused of obstructing the investigation. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin, Desmond Mills Jr and Justin Smith are also facing state criminal charges – including second-degree murder, aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping – after officer-worn body camera and surveillance footage from January captured officers yelling conflicting commands at the 29-year-old Black man, firing a Taser at him, and beating him while he was pinned to the ground. Nichols died in hospital three days later. The first two counts of the federal indictment carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. Counts three and four each carry a maximum penalty of 20 years. Seven Memphis Police Department officers were fired after Nichols’ death. Five are now facing federal and state charges. “Tyre Nichols should be alive today. No one in this country should have to bury a loved one because of police violence,” Assistant US Attorney General Kristen Clarke said during a press briefing alongside US Attorney Kevin G Ritz on Tuesday. The nation “watched in horror as Tyre Nichols was kicked, punched, tased, and pepper sprayed, and we all heard Mr Nichols cry out for his mother and say ‘I’m just trying to go home,’” US Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a separate video statement. The defendants “willfully deprived” Nichols of his constitutional rights and their actions resulted in his death, Mr Garland added. “Officers who violate the civil rights of those they are sworn to protect undermine public safety, which depends on the community’s trust in law enforcement,” he said. “They dishonor their fellow officers who do their work with integrity every day. The Justice Department will continue to hold accountable officers who betray their oath.” Separately, the Justice Department has opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into the MPD earlier this year to determine whether the agency has a history of excessive force, racist policing and profiling, and unconstitutional search and seizure. Nichols’ family also has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit with prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump seeking $550m in damages and accusing the city of Memphis and its police department of widespread negligence and a failure to properly train officers operating in a now-dissolved controversial unit criticised for its alleged constitutional violations. Read More Four videos, 56 minutes, seven Memphis police officers, one deadly arrest: What the Tyre Nichols footage shows Why America’s skateboarders are riding for Tyre Nichols
2023-09-13 05:19
'The creative juices weren't flowing!' Calvin Harris grew 'tired' of playing Las Vegas shows
Superstar DJ Calvin Harris has told how he grew "tired" of playing a residency in Las Vegas because it his "creative juices weren't flowing" and he didn't make new songs for a year and a half.
2023-08-22 15:28
'Sister Wives' star Meri Brown sparks dating rumors over cryptic post about 'best friend' Blair M Struble
'Sister Wives' star Meri Brown is spending a lot of time with her best friend Blaie M Struble
2023-06-06 13:29
EU launches legal action against Poland over new Russian influence law
The European Union is launching legal action against Poland over a contentious new law that the nationalist government claims is meant to combat Russian influence
2023-06-08 17:52
Savannah Marshall vs Crews-Dezurn LIVE: Latest boxing fight updates and results
Savannah Marshall and Franchon Crews-Dezurn go head to head in Manchester tonight, with the latter’s undisputed super-middleweight titles on the line. Marshall is aiming to bounce back from the first loss of her professional career, a points defeat by Claressa Shields in October, and to regain her status as a world champion. The Briton, 32, lost the WBO middleweight title in her clash with Shields, who became undisputed in the division by outpointing Marshall. Now, however, the Hartlepool fighter has another shot at becoming an undisputed champion herself, as she moves up a weight class. Like Marshall, Crews-Dezurn suffered the only loss of her pro career when she squared off with Shields, but that was back in 2016, in Crews-Dezurn’s pro debut. Since then, the American has won eight straight fights, most recently beating Elin Cederroos on points in April 2022. The 36-year-old, despite her sporadic bouts in recent years, took exception to Marshall’s claim this week that she is ‘lazy’, as the opponents took part in a heated press conference. Follow live updates from the main-event fight, and its undercard, below. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Savannah Marshall and Franchon Crews-Dezurn trade barbs before huge title fight Ben Whittaker on his life-changing moment: ‘I was bleeding and crying – it flipped a switch’ Anthony Joshua removes stumbling block in Dillian Whyte negotiations Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder’s teams meet in London for talks over Saudi Arabia fight
2023-07-02 01:30
David Raya admits concerns over Brentford price tag as Tottenham talks continue
David Raya admits he fears Brentford's asking price could block a summer transfer.
2023-06-18 18:16
China's Xi greets 'old friend' Bill Gates in first meeting with a US business magnate in years
Bill Gates met with Xi Jinping on Friday, marking the Chinese leader's first known one-on-one meeting with a Western business figure in years after a new pledge from the Gates Foundation.
2023-06-16 16:15
Djokovic defeats Wawrinka at Wimbledon to make last 16
Novak Djokovic reached the fourth round at Wimbledon for the 15th time on Friday with a straight-sets defeat of...
2023-07-08 05:52
You Might Like...
'I Think You Should Leave' Season 3's trailer reveals even more guest stars and hilarious antics
Jets add kicker Siebert to replace the injured Zuerlein; QB Boyle promoted to back up Wilson
Bebe Rexha clap back at body-shamers
Mick Jagger, father of eight, explains why parenting is ‘not like riding a bike’
'Low fertility trap': Why Italy's falling birth rate is causing alarm
Soccer-Diaz and Joselu on target as wasteful Real sink Las Palmas
SEC Removes ‘Swing Pricing’ From Money-Market Fund Overhaul Plan
Who owned Maple Leaf Mel? Beloved horse euthanized after sustaining catastrophic leg injury at $500k race
