Marine veteran Daniel Penny was indicted within the dying of a homeless subway performer Jordan Neeley immediately. Penny was charged with second-degree manslaughter by New York Metropolis grand jurors. Final month, Penny positioned Neeley in a chokehold, leading to Neeley shedding his life. A video of the incident went viral and known as for Penny’s arrest.
Witness Juan Alberto—who recorded the viral video— shared with NBC New York that Neeley mentioned “he was hungry, he was thirsty, that he didn’t care about something. He didn’t care about going to jail, he didn’t care that he will get an enormous life sentence,” whereas on the subway. Penny believed that he was defending passengers from Neeley, who suffered from psychological sickness.
Mother of 6-Yr-Previous Virginia Faculty Shooter Turns Herself In
Deja Taylor, the mom of the 6-year-old within the Richneck Elementary capturing in Virginia, pleaded responsible to mendacity about her marijuana utilization earlier than buying the gun her son used. The 25-year-old mom faces 18 to 24 months in jail. Lawyer basic Gene Rossi mentioned, “Miss Taylor’s function on this tragedy is an entire accident and an entire mistake. She takes full duty for her son’s actions and can really feel guilt for the remainder of her life.” Taylor additionally faces state fees.
Grammys Provides Greatest African Music Efficiency Class
The Grammys have lastly included African music in its personal class. Genres embody Afrobeat, Afro-fusion, Afro Pop, Afrobeats, Alte, Amapiano, Bongo Flava, Genge, Kizomba, Chimurenga, Excessive Life, Fuji, Kwassa, Ndombolo, Mapouka, Ghanaian Drill, Afro-Home, South African Hip-Hop, and Ethio Jazz. In keeping with the Grammys, these viable for nomination should “make the most of distinctive native expressions from throughout the African continent” and “regional melodic, harmonic and rhythmic musical traditions.”
“The Recording Academy is proud to announce these newest Class adjustments to our Awards course of. These adjustments replicate our dedication to actively hear and reply to the suggestions from our music group, precisely signify a various vary of related musical genres, and keep aligned with the ever-evolving musical panorama,” mentioned Harvey Mason Jr., the Recording Academy CEO.
