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July 28, 2023

National News

Biden to Overhaul Military Justice Code, Seeking to Curb Sexual Assault

The largest overhaul of the Uniform Code of Military Justice since its creation in 1950 will remove commanders’ authority over cases of sexual assault and a handful of other high-profile crimes.

www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/us/politics/biden-military-sexual-assault.html?unlocked_article_code=njtT75DFmE5gwASc5DEJg9U7ypNzGde7FFyRUOgo6yGexqtOH-nmF9lnoHu7Rx9xJar1LSTTim8GoEVGNtv2-_s9QgB0ZAYhtboJt8-YDFo3kpvm3hBTKxGjn3y42lXi_9fbpfd79mHTWLGvZOuczeZy_AsUF8yfUvhD9Ylp9ss2MBpEFY-6_eD9P8HrD70ZIkWuf7QqjiZ-kKcHTpv1TiioQrrPU1z37dr1VT30nlSbK9yR6j7dqGDJPDk2ZhMaX3AodyDatiJGWV3D-8ugwDzSwMEL16uRTCdZ_nBnvK6hcdn8qABDWQopiyT9E5VnnKNvr6SFfE-37qdAu9Fj2hFHfWpH1AK82hoP&smid=url-share

Trump Faces Major New Charges in Documents Case

The office of the special counsel accused the former president of seeking to delete security camera footage at Mar-a-Lago. A maintenance worker, Carlos De Oliveria, was also named as a new defendant.

www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/us/politics/trump-documents-carlos-de-oliveira-charged.html?unlocked_article_code=sBP7evtDjCKynLOc6q2VQPAEECU5NFs4QC_X4_oV9f2727_L9PfoROG6xc9TWtbFscvCwo6VmSvtAklvlvsNExaKBVLgSk8BIy0XfkzwAwEpN4Z2OFvRyoBqbQ52Y8zIqy0IywSlTHkZGG-Lxh4mr_qVKRNtVseev6lVkyMcQBf8GdJk0GkBFTp9k7dBUFfa8s_3PsaVE7h5qYJWlCB-z9NP_uquGKfTwPSSVLb5cxCuqBQ768nHUBO6bCaGZiUNbNXJ-plH3P6xwFWSWa2P-wO6H31Bfgmy8It0Z85uwH54V9l2GWwj7grlxEfQEIplJ2RFLTeZnghsKp4sPtihNiWSlGa01PeAM_Uk_1lPChulAHoVVm9oig&smid=url-share

State News:

Department of Justice opens civil rights probe of Memphis after Tyre Nichols death case – Tennessee Lookout

The U.S. Department of Justice initiated a civil rights investigation Thursday of the city of Memphis and Memphis Police Department stemming in part from the death of Tyre Nichols, who died in January after being beaten by police officers during a traffic stop. “Public safety requires public trust in police officers,” said U.S. Attorney Kevin […]

tennesseelookout.com/2023/07/27/department-of-justice-opens-civil-rights-probe-of-memphis-after-tyre-nichols-death-case

Local News:

There will be a backpack giveaway, including free school supplies, and free food (for kids only), July 29th from 9am – 12pm. There will be games, vendors, food trucks, special music guest and more at Athens Market Park Pavilion at 106 North Jackson Street in downtown Athens.

Etowah Senior Center is offering another basic computer skills class. The classes will be from August 21-24 from 11:30 until 2:30 and August 25 from 9:00 until 12:00. Laptops will be provided. If you attend all 15 hours of instruction, you will keep the laptop and will receive free internet access for a certain period of time. Very few spots are left. Please call 423- 781-7632 if interested.

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