In the wake of an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, Republican delegates are gathering at the Republican National Convention this week to formally nominate him for president. Mel Bridges has more.
Daniel Callihan has been indicted federally and separately in two states in connection with the murder of a Loranger mother and her child entered a plea in court Monday. Callihan pleaded not guilty to charges of two counts of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated kidnapping, and one count of second-degree kidnapping. The state also announced in court Monday that they will be seeking the death penalty in the case.
During the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Saturday, 50-year-old Tony Hemker of Virginia was in the crowd. When he heard the shots, Hemker turned to the right and saw a bullet go through a speaker and fall to the ground. Hemker said it wasn’t until after the Secret Service yelled clear that he got back and up and saw Trump raise his fist into the air.
LSU football coach Brian Kelly spoke at SEC Media Days in Dallas this morning. Kelly emphasized the importance of a complete team after an underperforming defense held back the Tigers’ top-ranked offense last year. LSU brought in new coordinator Blake Baker, d-line coach Bo Davis, and secondary coach Corey Raymond to revitalize the storied LSU defense. Linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. will be central to the Tigers’ success, and Kelly says he’s not just a pass rusher…