In the U.S. state of Illinois, USA, 47-year-old Cassandra Feuerstein was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. During processing at the police station, police officer Michael Hart roughly pushed her into a cell. Cassandra's face hit a concrete bench.
The result was horrific: multiple facial fractures, tooth loss, and permanent vision loss in one eye. A titanium plate was implanted in her face.
The incident sparked widespread outrage when security camera footage emerged. Michael Hart, a seasoned officer with 19 years of experience, was charged and resigned.
Cassandra sued the city and the police. The lawsuit resulted in a settlement of $875,000 in damages. This incident remains a case study in discussions about police brutality and body cameras.
Last Friday, this mom’s instincts kicked in just in time. While her little girl was playing outside, she watched a white van slowly pass the driveway… then suddenly reverse toward her daughter the moment the child stepped out from behind the car.
Mom didn’t hesitate.
She sprinted outside, scooped her up, and pulled her to safety.
Always trust your gut.
Big Mama Thornton performing "Hound Dog". She released the song first in 1953 before Elvis Presley (1956), his biggest worldwide rock and roll hit record.
Thornton was a blues singer who helped shape the sound of Rock&Roll. She released the song “Hound Dog” in 1953 and it sold two million records and went #1 on the R&B charts.
Unfortunately Thornton only received about $500 from those profits.
@RachelCoyleOhio @raventbrunner We need to get this out. Thank you for posting it.
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