The Supreme Court confirmed the appeal court’s conviction of Moreno B. (35) and Giërmo B. (40) for the murder of Derk Wiersum. Their sentences of 30 years in prison for planning and executing the defense attorney’s murder is thereby final - no appeal is possible against the Supreme Court ruling.
30 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, ‘Illmatic.’ Released by Columbia Records in 94′ Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording Studios in New York City. Produced by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and Nas himself, the bangers on the album will […] The post Today in Hip Hop History: Nas’ Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album Turns 30 Years Old! first appeared on The Source.
By The Associated Press. Today's Highlight in History: On April 19, 1993,
BATON ROUGE - The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday a Baton Rouge police officer's trial against Black Lives Matter activist Deray Mckesson may proceed, but justices wouldn't weigh in on what they thought of Mckesson's claim that he enjoyed First Amendment protection for his actions.Former BRPD officer Brad Ford was hit in the face with a piece of asphalt thrown by protesters in the days after the shooting of Alton Sterling. Ford says Mckesson is responsible because he summoned a crowd to Baton...
Today in History: April 23, first YouTube clip is uploaded By The Associated Press undefined Today in History Today is Tuesday, April 23, the 114th day of 2024. There are 252 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 23, 2005, the recently created video-sharing website YouTu
Monday marks the Supreme Court’s final week of oral arguments until October 2024, and the justices have saved some of their most consequential matters for last. On the court’s schedule are cases regarding former President Donald Trump’s immunity, abortion rights, and the criminalization of homelessness. Here’s a preview of what will be on the docket. […]
1840 - The New Zealand Gazette is the first newspaper to be published in
Attorney Lisa Blatt, of Williams & Connolly LLP, poses for a photograph in front of the Supreme Court, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Washington. Blatt will argue her 50th case
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A worker makes his way across the polluted shore of Block Island, Alaska, on April 17, 1989, as efforts were underway to test techniques to clean up the oil spill
1492 - A contract is signed with representatives of Spain's King Ferdinand