The House is expected to vote at around one Central time on releasing the Epstein files. Even though he had previously gone to great lengths to prevent the vote from happening, President Trump has now said he would sign the measure should it reach his desk. Congressman Troy Carter says no matter who’s named in those files, they need to be held accountable.
Cut 3 (10) “…brought to justice.”
The Caddo Parish community of Vivian continues to mourn the line-of-duty killing of police officer Marc Brock. He was shot to death Friday evening as he was investigating a cyberstalking complaint against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander. Mayor Ronnie Festavan says it underscores the dangers that police officers face every day.
State and local officials celebrate the completion of a broadband expansion project at the Vernon Parish Library. ConnectLA executive director Veneeth Iyengar says the project will bring necessary infrastructure to thousands of homes and businesses.
Cut 10 (09) “…generations to come.”
A former UNO basketball player admits to his role in a point shaving scandal. The NCAA accused Dae Dae Hunter and two of his teammates of intentionally trying to lose against the point spread in at least seven games last season. Hunter told ABC’s Good Morning America he and others were approached by a bettor from Las Vegas who had reason to believe that the Privateers and their players were easy targets.
Cut 14 (06) “…a certain spread.”
Hunter said he agreed to be in on it so that he could get money to care for his newborn child.