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Texas Army Vet Pardoned & Marijuana Reclassified | Afternoon Update | 5.17.24
May 17, 2024
05:15
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Controversial pardon of Army vet for BLM protester shooting, US military aid in Gaza, Israel troop deployment. DOJ reclassifies marijuana, US drug overdose trends in 2023. New streaming content announced, importance of online data security highlighted.
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- Pardon of Army vet for self-defense in BLM protest shooting sparks gun rights debate.
- DOJ's move to reclassify marijuana highlights medical potential but faces opposition over safety concerns.
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Pardon Granted to Army Sergeant Daniel Perry for Killing BLM Protester
Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, convicted of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, Garrett Foster, has been pardoned in Texas. The defense argued that Perry acted in self-defense as Foster reportedly pointed an AK-47 at him. The Texas board of pardons and parole recommended the pardon, with Governor Abbott granting it soon after. This case has stirred debates on gun rights and self-defense claims amid BLM protests.
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