Dzhokar Tsarnaev found guilty in Boston Marathon bombing
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted on all charges regarding the Boston Marathon bombing, the Associated Press reported.
After a day and half of contemplation the jury found that Tsarnaev was found guilty of all 30 counts against him, including conspiracy and deadly use of a weapon of mass destruction. Of the 30 counts, 17 are punishable by death.
He was found responsible for the death of those killed and wounded during the actual bombing on April 15, 2013 as well as the death of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer who was shot days later.
The trial will move into its next phase as early as Monday where it will be up to a federal jury to decide if Tsarnaev will be executed.
— Lauren Shirley, News Editor
Black Lives Matter rally demands justice in North Charleston
Dozens gathered outside the North Charleston City Hall for a Black Lives Matter rally to voice their belief that the shooting that occurred over the weekend was not an isolated event, WLTX reported.
The rally, held in response to the killing of Walter Scott that occurred last Saturday, drew speakers who said they had also experienced problems with the law enforcement in North Charleston. For over 90 minutes, they voiced their concerns.
Among other events that are being planned in the city as a response, the South Carolina NAACP is also planning an affair.
— Lauren Shirley, News Editor
Roosters rescued from cockfighting ring find homes
Nearly 100 roosters that were rescued from a cockfighting ring in Marlboro County last week have found homes thanks to the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, The State reported.
Carson R. Clark and his son Brandon Clark were charged with cockfighting after an investigation revealed they were running an operation out of their home in Wallace, South Carolina. After a search warrant was issued for the home, officers were able to rescue 122 roosters and 11 dogs.
Close to 100 roosters have found homes and another 18 are being taken care of in foster homes. Volunteers have been working around the clock at CWR to put these roosters into new homes. Anyone interested in adopting one of the roosters should email adopt@cwrescue.org.
— Lauren Shirley, News Editor