Will Julius Malema be acquitted in public gun-discharge case?

Will Julius Malema be acquitted in public gun-discharge case?

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is adamant that the state has failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that its leader Julius Malema discharged a fire arm in public during a rally in 2018. Malema and his bodyguard Adriaan Snyman face charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, discharge of a firearm … Read more

Can gun storage programs stop suicides? This researcher says safeguarding a firearm “until the crisis subsides” can make all the difference.

Can gun storage programs stop suicides? This researcher says safeguarding a firearm “until the crisis subsides” can make all the difference.

Suicide by firearm is a uniquely fatal epidemic, with roughly 90% of attempts lethal. More than half of U.S. suicide deaths involve guns. It’s prompting calls for a new approach many think might make a big difference: gun storage initiatives. Caleb Morse, a veteran who served in Iraq, told CBS News he’s “lost more friends … Read more

Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial over ‘Rust’ shooting begins; actor could face 18 months in prison |

Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial over ‘Rust’ shooting begins; actor could face 18 months in prison |

Alec Baldwin‘s trial for involuntary manslaughter over a fatal shooting on the set of Western movie “Rust” got under way Tuesday with the selection of a jury who must decide if a crew member’s death was his fault.The Hollywood A-lister was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal in 2021 when it … Read more