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Legal Fight Over Nashville Shooter Manifesto Continues
Republican Tennessee lawmakers want the Covenant school shooter’s writings, medical records, and toxicology reports to be made public. The lawmakers signed a letter this week saying they cannot pass gun reform put forward by Governor Bill Lee until they have all the facts. Officials at Covenant School have taken action to keep some of the documents private. A judge is expected to rule on whether or not to release the “manifesto” in June.
Deutsche Bank Pays Millions To Alleged Epstein Victim
Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by an alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein. The female listed as “Jane Doe” in court papers said she was abused by Epstein and trafficked to his friends for 15 years. She claims that the bank “enabled” Epstein to operate his alleged sex ring. The money will be used to compensate several of Epstein’s victims.
Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Price Tag Revealed
The price tag for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral last year has been revealed in a report to Parliament. The days-long memorial, which was attended by many world leaders, cost the U.K. government £162 million. That translates to nearly $200 million.
America isn’t the only nation experiencing a mass influx of asylum-seekers. Ireland has accepted tens of thousands of refugees in recent years, and its government recently warned that the country could expect 80,000 asylees in 2023 alone. Mass protests against that plan have rocked the small country of five million. According to The Irish Examiner, the Irish Refugee Council has called for asylum-seekers to be taken off the streets in the wake of those protests. Now, the Irish government is seriously considering housing the refugees in cruise ships off the coast of Cork known as “floatels.”
Rafael Nadal Out At French Open
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the 2023 French Open. Nadal announced that he will not compete due to a hip injury he suffered in January. Nadal, a native of Spain, has dominated France’s red clay throughout his career, winning it a record 14 times.
Oscar Mayer WeinerMobile Renamed
The iconic hot dog company Oscar Mayer is renaming its classic WeinerMobile to the “FrankMobile.” The move, Kraft Heinz says, “pays homage to the brand’s 100% Beef Franks, as it debuts a tasty new recipe that is more flavorful than ever.”
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Indiana Jones is swinging back onto the big screen — this time at the Cannes film festival. 80-year-old Harrison Ford stars as Professor Jones in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” but says it will be the last time he plays the beloved character. This is the first time an Indiana Jones film will not be directed by Steven Spielberg, though he is credited as producer. “The Dial of Destiny” will be released on June 30 in the U.S.
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