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Another Texas execution delayed on religious freedom claims
Another Texas execution delayed on religious freedom claims

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Another Texas inmate has had his execution delayed over claims the state is violating his religious freedom by not letting his spiritual adviser lay hands on him at the time of his lethal injection. Ruben Gutierrez was set to be executed on Oct. 27 for fatally […] More

September 17, 2021

Comedian Fuquan Johnson 1 of 3 dead from suspected overdose
Comedian Fuquan Johnson 1 of 3 dead from suspected overdose

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stand-up comedian Fuquan Johnson was among three people who died of a suspected overdose at a Los Angeles party, authorities said Monday.   Three people were declared dead at the scene in the Venice neighborhood early Saturday morning and a fourth was taken to a hospital in critical condition, LAPD Officer […] More

September 16, 2021

Prosecutors play R. Kelly tapes as government case winds down
Prosecutors play R. Kelly tapes as government case winds down

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors, nearing the end of their case at the sex trafficking trial of R. Kelly, played recordings for a New York City jury Wednesday they say back up allegations the R&B singer abused women and girls.    In court papers, prosecutors have described tapes of a profane Kelly threatening violence […] More

September 15, 2021