CNN 5 Things 9 AM ET: Hunter Biden pardoned, chokehold death trial, ‘brain rot’ & more
Dec 2, 2024
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, igniting discussions about justice and fairness. A significant Supreme Court transgender rights case is set to shape future policies. The trial of Daniel Penny concerning the chokehold death of Jordan Neely is nearing its closing arguments. Meanwhile, violent unrest grips the country of Georgia. Lastly, the Oxford Dictionary's word of the year highlights a resonant cultural phenomenon: 'brain rot.'
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Presidential Pardon
- President Biden pardoned his son Hunter for federal tax and gun convictions.
- This reverses his previous stance of respecting the Justice Department's independence.
Transgender Rights Case
- The Supreme Court will hear a case on transgender youth challenging Tennessee's ban on their medical care.
- This case questions whether sex discrimination rulings apply to transgender rights.
Chokehold Death Trial
- Daniel Penny's trial for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely involves closing arguments.
- Jurors must decide if Penny's actions were justified, raising questions about mental illness and race.