Today in News History
On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1675, Mary Walcott, American accuser and witness at the Salem witch trials (died 1719) was born. In 1865, The United States Secret Service begins operation. In 1908, Jonas Lie, Norwegian author, poet, and playwright (born 1833) passed away. In 1934, "Bloody Thursday": The police open fire on striking longshoremen in San Francisco. In 1946, Pierre-Marc Johnson, Canadian lawyer, physician, and politician, 24th Premier of Quebec was born. In 1950, Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan. In 1969, Tom Mboya, Kenyan politician, 1st Kenyan Minister of Justice (born 1930) passed away. In 1984, The United States Supreme Court gives its United States v. Leon decision providing a good-faith exception from the Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule against use of evidence obtained through defective warrants in criminal trials. In 1989, Iran-Contra affair: Oliver North is sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gerhard A. Gesell to a three-year suspended prison term, two years probation, $150,000 in fines and 1,200 hours community service. His convictions are later overturned. In 2013, Bud Asher, American lawyer and politician (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Prosecutors press for Charlie Kirk trial to proceed
For the first time, Charlie Kirk's parents and widow will be in a courtroom with the man accused of killing the conservative Christian activist.
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