Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was called for jury duty in New York City and plans to report to the State Supreme Court in Manhattan on Monday. Though most of us dislike jury duty, Trump says he’s “looking forward to it” because he thinks “it’s fun.” [E! Online]
This past Saturday, over 1,000 people went to pay their respects to Christian Taylor, the unarmed burglary suspect who was shot and killed by an Arlington police officer one week ago. Christian was a “standout” college football player and many of his teammates were at his funeral. A family friend declared, “This is a day of celebration.” May Christian rest in peace. [USAToday]
In other Trump news, the tv personality and politician is still making disparaging remarks about immigrants in the United States. In an exclusive interview with NBC’s Chuck Todd, he had this to say: “We’re going to keep the families together, but they have to go.” Read more here. [NBC News]
Indonesia Trigana flight TGN267 has gone missing. The flight never showed up to its destination, Oksibil Airport, and search efforts are “being hindered by stormy weather over the remote and mountainous region.” We pray all those on the flight are safe. [DailyMail]
31-year-old Brian Martin, the man who “plunged” off a NYC building while being chased by plainclothes officers, has been awarded $4.15 million by a Brooklyn jury. Martin argued that the cops deliberately made him fall, claiming an officer “banged” on his right hand, which caused him to lose his grip as he held onto the building’s ledge. Read the entire story here. [DailyMail]
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