China says US shooting down balloon a 'serious violation of international practice,' threatens repercussions, the Associated Press reports.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin says President Biden gave authorization to take down Chinese spy balloon Wednesday “as soon as the mission could be accomplished without undue risk to American lives..” Balloon shot down today off the coast of South Carolina. Full statement
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The attorney for Idaho victim Kaylee Goncalves’ family is challenging the judge’s gag order.
He says: “It would place an undue burden on the Victims’ families if the attorney whom they have retained to represent their interests was prohibited from serving as their spokesperson.”
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Murdaugh trial livestream here:
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Murdaugh trial: Law firm employees expected to testify trib.al/rNawuFL
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The court released this body cam video from the day after Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were murdered. You can see South Carolina Law Enforcement Division special agents on the Murdaugh property looking for shell casings and weapons.
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Week two of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial started this morning.
Stream here:
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Tyre Nichols: Memphis police bodycam video released
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Alex Murdaugh interrogation video after the murders.
June 8th, 2021
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Alex Murdaugh trial starting up now.
Detective Laura Rutland testifying.
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Body camera video in Murdaugh trial expected to be released tomorrow.
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Murdaugh Murder Trial: Bodycam video showing first responders as they arrive on scene after Alex Murdaugh reported his wife and son had been shot will be made public after it was submitted as evidence Thursday. @BrianEntin reports.
More: trib.al/gJG6XQp
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Here is the latest from the Alex Murdaugh trial today.
Murdaugh appeared to cry throughout the day.
But some first responders testified he didn't cry when they first showed up to the murder scene.
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deleted last tweet because I realized what I wrote made no sense. sorry.
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The attorneys in the Alex Murdaugh trial have agreed to release redacted versions of all body camera videos.
We expect to get the redacted videos tonight or tomorrow.
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Alex Murdaugh trial going again after lunch break.
Just just brought back in.
Stream here:
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Deputy Daniel Greene is on the stand. He was one of the firs to arrive to the murder scene. We expect them to show his body camera footage.
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Alex Murdaugh murder trial starting now.
Jury just brought in.
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Alex Murdaugh: Opening arguments in the disgraced South Carolina attorney’s double-murder trial began Wednesday. Here’s what happened.
Full story: trib.al/SXpr1k7
#AlexMurdaugh
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Xana’s mother says she even gave public defender Anne Taylor power of attorney over her so she could get into rehab.
“I don’t understand how she could do this.”
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Xana Kernodle’s mother Cara Northington says she feels betrayed that her public defender Anne Taylor dropped her case – and is now representing Bryan Kohberger – the man accused of killing Xana. Northington says she found out through social media.
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And there are other reasons she feels totally betrayed by public defender Anne Taylor. More tonight at 10pmET.
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Idaho victim Xana Kernodle's mom is speaking out tonight at 10pm on to -- she is very upset that her lawyer Anne Taylor dropped her case -- and that Taylor is now representing Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of murdering Xana.
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"Horrendous. Horrible. Butchering."
Alex Murdaugh's defense attorney says it is not believable that Murdaugh would execute his son and wife in such a brutal fashion.
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Alex Murdaugh opening statements finished.
Prosecution said they have cell phone and gunshot residue that proves Murdaugh is the killer.
Defense says there is no proof and no eyewitness.
Murdaugh emotional when his attorney told the jury Paul's brain was blown out of his head.
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Alex Murdaugh opening statements starting now.
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LIVE: Opening statements get underway in the murder trial of disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh. He is accused of killing his wife and son. More: trib.al/g3d2ZkI twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
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Alex Murdaugh trial breaking for lunch — and opening statements will begin at 3pmET.
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Alex Murdaugh jury has been chosen.
12 jurors.
6 alternates.
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Alex Murdaugh jury has been chosen.
12 jurors.
6 alternates.
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State attorney says they will present Tenon's case to a grand jury to seek an indictment for first degree murder.
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State attorney says they will only share limited information because it is an ongoing and active investigation. Tenon's arrest warrant and affidavit will be sealed for the next 30 days because the investigation is ongoing.
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Tenon is charged with:
-conspiracy to commit murder
-second degree murder with a weapon
-accessory after the fact to a capital felony
-child abuse
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Jacksonville Beach Police say Henry Tenon has been arrested in connection with the murder of Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan.
Investigators say “we know Tenon did not act alone.”
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This has been unimaginably difficult for Jared's widow. Police press conference at noon will hopefully be significant.
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Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan was murdered execution style in front of his 2-year-old daughter.
His widow says 12 days after the murder – his ex wife contacted her requesting she return 3 library books.
Investigation is ongoing – no arrests 6 months later.
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A significant development is expected in the Jared Bridegan murder today at noon.
The Microsoft exec and father of four was killed Feb 16, 2022.
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“She knows Daddy was on the ground. Daddy got hurt. She asks questions about why.”
Jared Bridegan’s 2-year-old daughter watched as he was savagely murdered in Florida.
Now his widow is demanding justice for the father of four.
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3 nuggets out of Idaho:
-new details on Bryan Kohberger applying for research assistantship position with Pullman Police Dept.
-Kaylee Goncalves reported a missing person sighting in 2021.
-Kohberger’s attorney represented Xana Kernodle’s mom.
Details in this video:
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For many in the South Carolina Lowcountry -- the Alex Murdaugh trial is about so much more than just him and his family.
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Jury selection continued this morning in the Alex Murdaugh trial. Motions will be heard this afternoon. Seems remaining potential jurors will be questioned tomorrow morning —- and then opening arguments could be tomorrow afternoon.
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