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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Bin News this hour, I'm bree would coming up. Three
more New Orleans inmates recaptured, two remain at large. George
Floyd's eleven year old daughter says she's being bullied in
school and repertory. Lanez's attacker claims he acted in self defense.
But first, here's Bin News Now.

Speaker 2 (00:19):
I'm Alexandria Akamoni with Bin News Now. A mass shooting
in Philadelphia's Fairmont Park left two dead and at least
nine others wounded on Monday night. At least three of
the victims reminders All of the wounded have been reported
to be in stable condition.

Speaker 3 (00:34):
No, we have no one stopped at this time. Homicide
is on location. We'll start going through the process we expected.
We'll start to pick up a lot of information tomorrow
as a day on false today, because we're already in Tuesday,
as a day on folds, we'll start to see things unfold.

Speaker 2 (00:51):
Shawn Didnycombe sex crime trial is entering its third week.
Prosecution is expected to have witnesses, including a former employee
of Diddy and witness from the Los Angeles police and
fire departments. The Oklahoma City Thunder is in the lead
in the NBA Western Conference Finals. The team edged the
Timberwowls one twenty eight to one twenty six. Get bin

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Speaker 1 (01:15):
Three more inmates who escaped from in No Orleans jail
earlier this month are now back in custody. Louisiana Attorney
General Liz Murrell announced on social media Monday night that
Lynton van Buren was recaptured in Benton Rouge. Minutes later,
WDSU News reported that Jermaine Donald and Leo Tate were
caught in Walker County, Texas. Eight of the ten inmates
have now been recaptured since they broke out of the

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Orleans Justice Center on May sixteenth. Several people have been
arrested for helping the escapees, in a troubling reminder of
how public tragedy can ripple into private lives. Gianna Floyd,
the young daughter of George Floyd, is reportedly facing bullying
at her Texas school. Now eleven years old, Gianna is
dealing with classmates who mock her and spread misinformation about
her father, whose death in twenty twenty sparked a global

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reckoning on racial justice. Please please please a caprize plea.
According to b e t her mother, Roxy Washington, says
the bullying has taken a toll and she's speaking out
to protect her daughter's well being. The family continues to
navigate life in the spotlight, even as some public voices
attempt to rewrite the facts surrounding George Floyd's murder. The

(02:21):
man who allegedly attacked Tory lane'es in prison is claiming
he acted in self defense. Sentino Cossio told TMZ that
he heard the rapper was planning to attack him and
had a bounty put on his head. He also said
they crossed paths at one point and believed Lanes had
a weapon in his pocket, so he attacked him, stabbing
him fourteen times. Lane's legal team has responded to Cossio's
interview with TMZ, saying the recent attempt on the rapper's

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life was quote savage and ferocious, underscoring the clear and
present danger he faces while incarcerated end quote. They also
said any claim from an individual serving a life sentence
for hainous crimes is quote not only baseless, but an
absurd fabrication. Although Lane's suffered serious injuries from the attack,
including collapsed lungs. He is expected to make a full recovery.

(03:04):
A heartwarming moment in a Detroit, Michigan court room is
capturing hearts across the country. Chief Judge David Braxton of
Wayne County Probate Court, who is Black, had the rare
honor of swearing in his own son, David Braxton Junior,
as a newly minted attorney. The emotional ceremony, now viral
on take tag, marked a full circle moment for the family.
Judge Braxton, who never pressured his children to follow in
his footsteps, was visibly moved as he administered the oath.

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His son, a father of two and recent law school graduate,
called it a dream come true. The moment wasn't just
a family milestone. It's become a symbol of legacy, perseverance,
in the power of quiet, inspiration, and a reminder. Sunday
marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd,
a tragedy that shook the world. Join the Black Information
Network for a special Black perspective this Sunday at nine

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am and nine pm Eastern George Floyd, Remembering a life
inspiring a movement will revisit Keith Fax of the tragedy
and take a look at where America stands now on
police reform and social justice. And we'll hear from the
Lee of the Minneapolis NAACP about any changes that have
taken place in the city again that Sunday at nine
am and nine pm Eastern. Stay informed, stay connected, and subscribe.

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I'm Breewood for the Black Information Network.