hello dimsdale I'm jet you Beto with today's editorial which technically makes it a joral opening statements started in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in Tyre nichols's January 2023 beating death prosecutors outlined evidence warning jurors about disturbing body camera footage defense attorneys claimed officers acted within the protocol emphasizing Nichols did not immediately stop for police the accused officers tadarius Bean Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith pleaded not guilty to charges including excessive force and civil rights violations which carry life sentences two other officers Desmond Mills Junior and EMT Martin III pled guilty to some federal charges nichols's mother hopes for a guilty verdict an uplifting piece of news a group of students at James Madison High School in Vienna Virginia raised over $20,000 in three months to surprise their school custodian Francis apraku with a new car a pru who always dreamed of owning a Jeep Wrangler received the vehicle on September 9th at a local restaurant the students initially thought they would need years to raise enough money but were Amazed by the quick response collecting $5,000 in just two days apru expressed his gratitude for the gesture saying he will never forget the kindness shown to him by the students and the community the students hope their actions Inspire others to appreciate those who contribute to their lives without much recognition in other updates officer tyy Roman 31 of the Philadelphia Police Department died Tuesday after spending nearly 3 months in intensive care Roman was shot in the neck on June 22nd while stopping a vehicle in the Kensington neighborhood he never regained Consciousness the shooter Ramon Rodriguez Vasquez 36 fled after Roman discovered an empty holster in his car but was later arrested initially charged with attempted murder Rodriguez Vasquez will now face murder charges Roman a seven-year veteran of the force leaves behind a wife and two children mayor Charelle Parker ordered city flags at half staff and promised Roman's death would not be in vain officers gathered at Temple University Hospital to Roman as his body was taken to the medical examiner's office in another update the annual cost of living adjustment Cola for Social Security in 2025 is projected to be about 2.5% the lowest since 2021 due to easing inflation this increase would raise payments by approximately $46.80 per month however inflation disproportionately affects seniors as their expenses especially for housing food and Healthcare continue to rise Medicare Part B premiums for instance are expected to climb by $10.30 consuming a significant portion of the cola increase advocacy groups and legislators are calling for reforms to better align Social Security adjustments with senior's actual living costs the final Cola figure will be announced in October from all of us here Stay classy dimsdale