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Texas halts execution after last-minute appeal
SUMMARY: Good morning, Shelby. I’m Megan Pia with WKRN.com. In a significant development, the Texas Supreme Court has halted Robert Robertson’s execution in a shaken baby case. He was set to die for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki. A Texas judge had initially delayed the execution for new evidence, but an appeals court overturned that hold. Advocates petitioned the Supreme Court, which granted the stay. Robertson’s lawyer argues that shaken baby syndrome has been discredited and cites his undiagnosed autism as a reason for his emotional response. The next hearing is scheduled for Monday. For ongoing updates, visit wkrn.com.
Texas halts execution after last-minute appeal
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Body cam footage shows man begging officers for help shortly before in-custody death
SUMMARY: Body camera footage from the Forest City Police Department in Arkansas reveals the distressing final moments of Perry EES Jr., who died at St. Francis County Jail in May 2023. In the video, EES pleads for medical help, expressing fear for his life, while officers appear indifferent, focusing on their inconvenience rather than his suffering. Despite his condition, he was handcuffed and taken to jail, where he died shortly after arrival. EES had initially sought help at a hospital but was turned away. Family attorneys claim his death was preventable and criticize the officers’ lack of humanity.
Newly released body camera footage shows the final moments of a man’s life before he died in an Arkansas jail.
“I am not trying to disobey,” Perry Eaves Jr. said. “Let me live.”
The footage shows Eaves pleading for his life in the parking lot of the Forrest City Medical Center in May 2023.
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Nicholas Wayne Hamlett: A Timeline of Events
SUMMARY: Nicholas Wayne Hamlet was arrested in South Carolina for the murder of Steven Lloyd, initially reported as a bear attack in Monroe County. Hamlet had called authorities, claiming to be attacked, leading them to a dead body identified as Brandon Andrade; however, it was actually Lloyd. Investigations revealed Hamlet had taken out $8 million in life insurance policies on Andrade since 2017, suggesting financial motives behind the murder. His wife was implicated as an accessory. Hamlet was found on the roadside and recognized by hospital staff before being extradited back to Tennessee for a court appearance.
Here is a complete timeline of the Monroe County murder case and the actions of suspect Nicholas Wayne Hamlett.
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Bike Walk Knoxville discusses World Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims event in Market Square
SUMMARY: Zoe Scott from Bike Walk Knoxville discusses the significance of World Day of Remembrance for road crash victims, highlighting its purpose to honor those who have lost their lives on the streets. In 2023, Knoxville experienced its deadliest year in five years, with 36 fatalities. An event at Market Square aims to raise awareness about these losses and advocate for safer streets. Bike Walk Knoxville focuses on improving biking and walking in the community through education, advocacy, and events. Scott encourages participation in today’s event and invites the public to engage with their organization via social media and newsletters.
The event is at the stage in Market Square at noon on Sunday.
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