TV shows we love: After Life
Fact: After Life is a TV show that follows the journey of a journalist named Tony as he grapples with the loss of his wife to cancer and learns to navigate grief, compassion, and human connection.
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Driver in fatal Kokkinotrimithia crash faces up to four years in prison
A 23-year-old man is facing charges of causing death due to reckless driving in connection with a fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman. The charges were pressed under Article 210 of the Criminal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of four years imprisonment. Despite video evidence showing unusual behavior prior to the collision, the Law Office determined it wouldn’t meet the legal requirements for a manslaughter conviction. The case was investigated by Nicosia Traffic Police and the Nicosia CID, and the man’s next court appearance is pending.
On This Day: FIFA was established in 1904
On May 21, major events included the establishment of FIFA in 1904, Charles Lindbergh becoming the first pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1927, and Amelia Earhart becoming the first woman to do the same in 1932. Sirhan B. Sirhan was sentenced to death for the murder of Robert Kennedy in 1969, later commuted to life imprisonment. In 1972, Michaelangelo’s Pieta statue was smashed in Rome, and in 1989, one million people in Hong Kong demonstrated in support of rebellious students in Beijing. Rajiv Gandhi was killed by a bomb in 1991, and in 1996, a Tanzanian ferry capsized on Lake Victoria. An earthquake in Algeria in 2003 killed thousands, while in 2004, Chris Cairns set a world record for test match sixes. The Republic of Montenegro held a referendum for independence from Serbia and Montenegro in 2006.
UK’s infected blood scandal could and should have been avoided, inquiry finds
An infected blood scandal in Britain led to 3,000 deaths and thousands more contracting hepatitis or HIV due to doctors and governments fault. Over 30,000 people received infected blood in the 1970s and 1980s, destroying lives, with some blood products being made from high-risk donations. The government hid the truth to save face. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to apologize on behalf of the state. The scandal rocked trust in the medical establishment. The infected blood products were used for transfusions and treatments, with some haemophiliacs receiving Factor 8 concentrates with a high risk of infection. Between 80 and 100 people became infected with HIV by transfusion, and about 26,800 were infected with Hepatitis C. The British inquiry found systemic failures and lack of meaningful apology or redress. The inquiry does not have the power to recommend prosecutions. Former health minister Edmond Herve in France was convicted for his role in the scandal.
IWW Cyprus: Workers spend the majority of their daily lives in undemocratic workplaces
The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) is a global labor union that has been organizing in Cyprus since 2020. The IWW stands out from traditional trade unions by being a union for all workers, including minorities, migrants, and sex workers. The IWW is not trying to be friendly with employers and government, unlike traditional unions. The IWW is a horizontal organization that values transparency and full participation rights for all members. The IWW encourages workers to join traditional trade unions as well. In Cyprus, the IWW organizes all workers under one big union, unlike traditional federations divided by profession or sector. The IWW aims to prioritize organizing over mere mobilizing and believes in forming strong relationships with fellow workers.
Turkey convicts former pro-Kurdish party officials over 2014 Kobani protests
Fact: Former pro-Kurdish party leader Selahattin Demirtas was sentenced to more than 40 years in jail for instigating protests in 2014 triggered by an Islamic State attack on the Syrian Kurdish town of Kobani.
Ex-corporate lawyer to plead guilty to not paying federal taxes on $3.4 million of income
Eric E. Lenzen, a former partner at a major Milwaukee law firm, is agreeing to plead guilty to failing to pay taxes on about .4 million of income he received in 2016 and 2017. He may be heading to federal prison, and prosecutors are recommending a sentence of no more than 16 months. Lenzen also agreed to pay nearly million in restitution for taxes owed from 2016 to 2021. His law license is currently suspended for failing to take continuing legal education classes.
Court reduces paedophile, ’s sentence by six months
The court of appeal reduced the sentence of a convicted paedophile by six months.
Trump considering Nikki Haley as running mate
Nikki Haley is being considered by Donald Trump’s campaign as a potential running mate. Trump may choose Haley if he believes she can help him win the presidency, cover legal bills, and avoid a potential prison sentence. Other potential candidates for the vice president position include Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Tim Scott, J.D. Vance, and Elise Stefanik. Trump is not in a rush to make a decision and will not be formally nominated until the Republican convention in July.
Haley not under consideration for VP, Trump says
Nikki Haley is not being considered as Donald Trump’s running mate for the November election, despite a report by Axios suggesting she could help him win the presidency and cover legal bills. Trump mentioned other potential candidates for the vice president position, including Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Tim Scott, J.D. Vance, and Elise Stefanik. Trump is not rushing to choose a running mate and will not be officially nominated until the Republican convention in July.