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The parents of 12yo Archie Battersbee, who is believed to be brain dead, wish to move their son to hospice when hospital staff withdraws his life support. Doctors believe there is no chance of recovery and that he should be allowed to die. Moving him would also hasten his death as he is so unstable. This is yet another case where judges are putting doctors’ judgments against family wishes as the child’s interests take precedent over the parent’s wishes.

Four Police officers were charged over Breonna Taylor’s death. The charges were laid against four Louisiana police officers on Friday, three of which face a maximum charge of life in prison on civil rights charges. Their names are (former officers) Joshua Jaynes and Brett Hankison, (and current officers) Kelly Goodlett and Sgt. Kyle Meany.

Gloriavale schools closed last week due to a staffing shortage, where teachers stood aside while police investigated abuse. It has since reopened, with a staggered plan in place for students to return. Abuse scandals and investigations are no stranger to Gloriavale with abuse charges including the fact that they made 6-year-olds work that was at times dangerous- all whilst they should have legally been in school. US sheriff stocks schools with AR-15 rifles North Carolina schools are opening later this month, and when they do they will be stocked with AR-15 rifles- one of the most common rifles to be used in school shootings. These will be for school resource officers to use in the event of an active school shooting. Doesn’t exactly sounds like a fucking good idea there matey.

The US House of Representatives passes legislation banning certain semi-automatic weapons. Passed on Saturday the 30th of July, this is the first of this kind of vote in years, however, it is likely to stall in the 50-50 senate as the republicans are likely to stand by possession of firearms and against the limitations on firearms.