Brock Turner's attorney cites "sexual outercourse" in ex-swimmer's appeal
Brock Turner's attorney argued his conviction should be tossed out in part because Turner kept his clothes on
Brock Turner's attorney argued his conviction should be tossed out in part because Turner kept his clothes on
Judge Aaron Persky, who came under fire for sentencing Brock Turner to three months in jail for sexual assault, has been recalled. While many are celebrating the move, others worry about the impact this will have on future cases. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone reports.
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Northern California voters have removed a judge from office over a controversial sentencing decision, according to an Associated Press projection. Judge Aaron Persky was targeted for giving a short jail sentence to Brock Turner, a former Stanford University swimmer convicted of sexual assault with the intent to commit rape. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone reports.
Aaron Persky became focus of storm of criticism after sentencing former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner to short jail term rather than prison
In his only TV interview, Aaron Persky is speaking out before voters decide if he should be removed over his handling of a sexual assault trial
California Judge Aaron Persky is speaking out only to "CBS This Morning," one week before voters decide if he should be removed over his handling of a sexual assault trial. He gave former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner a short jail term after Turner was found guilty of assaulting an unconscious woman. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone reports.
Aaron Persky, the judge who faced intense criticism for sentencing ex-Stanford swimmer Brock Turner to a short jail term for sexual assault, broke his silence Tuesday ahead of next month's vote to recall him from the bench.
"I know firsthand what it's like to be the subject of criticism, outrage, and negative attention," judge Aaron Persky said
California Judge Aaron Persky, who caused outrage with a short sentence for a convicted sex offender, plans to speak to reporters on today. He faces a recall vote on June 5, after former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner spent just three months in jail for three felony convictions. John Blackstone reports.
Brock Turner served three months in jail after a jury convicted him of sexually assaulting the young woman behind a trash bin during a frat party
Lawyers for Turner argue the initial trial was "a detailed and lengthy set of lies"
Supporters of the recall must collect 90,000 signatures and be certified for the ballot by March 9
Judge Aaron Persky faces recall campaign after lenient sentence for Turner who was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman
Once officials approve the recall petition, campaigners have 160 days to collect 58,634 signatures to qualify for June 2018 county ballot
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An agency ruled that a judge committed no misconduct when he sentenced Brock Turner to six months in jail for sexual assault
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Was released after serving half of controversial 6-month sentence for sexually assaulting unconscious woman on campus
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At 6 a.m. Friday, Brock Turner walked out of the Santa Clara County Jail into a crowd of cameras, reporters and protestors. The former Stanford swimmer could have gone to prison for six years, but Judge Aaron Persky sentenced him to just six months. John Blackstone reports.
Former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner has been released from jail after serving three months of his six-month sentence for sexual assault. Turner's case prompted nationwide backlash over the short sentence. CBS News' John Blackstone explains how Turner was released so early.
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Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
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On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain join Margaret Brennan.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
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Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, said on "Face that Nation" that the south of Gaza is "right on the edge" of famine amid the war between Israel and Hamas
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Sen. Lindsey Graham said his Republican colleague Sen. Tommy Tuberville is an "outlier" within the party when it comes to his stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
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On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower made a "soul-wracking" decision to move forward despite warnings by the head of Allied airborne operations against the plan.
The body of missing British doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley was found Sunday on the Greek island of Symi, his family said.
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Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it. Richie talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the making of "We Are the World," and how – following the new Netflix documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop" – the song is back on the charts, continuing to raise millions for those in need.
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The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
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