Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Ralph E. Winters, Canadian-American film editor (died 2004) was born. In 1933, Union Station massacre: In Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents and captured fugitive Frank Nash are gunned down by gangsters attempting to free Nash. In 1947, Linda Chavez, American journalist and author was born. In 1957, Dorothy Richardson, English journalist and author (born 1873) passed away. In 1959, Carol Anderson, American author and historian was born. In 1963, Greg Kinnear, American actor, television presenter, and producer was born. In 1965, Dan Jansen, American speed skater and sportscaster was born. In 1967, Dorothea Röschmann, German soprano and actress was born. In 1972, Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. In 2012, Rodney King, American victim of police brutality (born 1965) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Matlock’ Writer Sues CBS and Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman Over Alleged Racist and Sexual Comments
John Lowe, a former writer on “Matlock,” filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber on Wednesday. He alleged that “racially stereotyped comments about his body and genitalia” were made toward him and other Black cast and crew members, creating a “hostile work environment.” []
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