The Daily Populous

Assassins killed Panama Papers journalist with text message bomb

The assassins who killed Panama Papers journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia used a fatal text message sent from a boat out at sea, according to a report.

Authorities on the Mediterranean island of Malta arrested ten people for the explosion last month that killed the lauded 53-year-old blogger known for her criticism of the government.

Three have now been charged, with a report in Malta Today on Wednesday revealing details of the investigation, including how they allegedly set off the powerful bomb on her car.

Ten arrested in assassination of Panama Papers journalist.

A bomb killed Daphne Caruana Galizia and destroyed her car on a rural Malta road.

Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was known for her criticism of the government.

The slain journalist was most famous for using information in the Panama Papers leaks to allege illicit activity between the inner circle of Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and the ruling family of Azerbaijan. »

Al Franken resigns from Senate over sexual misconduct allegations

Authored by theguardian.com

But he said that his response to the sexual misconduct allegations “gave some people the false impression that I was admitting doing things that I hadn’t done.

In every workplace in America, including the US Senate, we must confront the challenges of harassment and misconduct Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota senator.

Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, worked quietly throughout the day on Wednesday urging Franken to step down. »

Ex-cop Michael Slager sentenced to 20 years for shooting death of Walter Scott

Authored by abcnews.go.com

Former South Carolina police officer Michael Slager was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for the deadly shooting of unarmed black man Walter Scott. U.S. District Judge David Norton ruled that Slager committed second-degree murder and obstruction of justice, when he shot and killed 50-year-old Scott in 2015.

One of Walter Scott's brothers, Rodney Scott, told the court that the death of his brother the worst day of his life.

Michael Slager shot and killed Walter Scott on April 4, 2015, while Slager was an officer with the North Charleston Police Department. »

Tom Morello, Michael Stipe, Incubus & More Sign Letter to Support Net Neutrality

Authored by billboard.com

Tom Morello, Michael Stipe, Incubus & More Sign Letter to Support Net Neutrality.

More than 150 entertainers have come together in support of net neutrality, signing an open letter to Congress calling to stop the FCC’s planned vote to end net neutrality protection on Dec. 14.

The signees include Tom Morello, Michael Stipe, Incubus and Atmosphere, among others. »