Morning Wire Stockton Serial Killer & Trump SCOTUS Request | 10.8.22
Oct 8, 2022
A chilling investigation unfolds in Stockton, California, where police warn of a potential serial killer linked to multiple murders. Meanwhile, former President Trump seeks the Supreme Court’s help in a heated legal battle over classified documents seized by the FBI. The discussion also touches on a significant case involving online speech that may reshape accountability for social media platforms. Finally, the implications of potentially revising Section 230 and its impact on free speech are examined, offering a deeper look into today's pressing legal debates.
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Stockton Serial Killer
- Six murders and one attempted murder have occurred in Stockton, California, since April 2021.
- Ballistics and surveillance footage suggest a single perpetrator, described as a slim, 5'10"-6' tall man wearing dark clothing and a face mask.
Trump's Supreme Court Appeal
- Former President Trump requested the Supreme Court to allow Special Master Raymond Dearie to review classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago.
- The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals had blocked Dearie's access to these documents.
Gonzalez v. Google
- The Supreme Court heard arguments in Gonzalez v. Google, where the family of a Paris terror attack victim is suing Google.
- They allege that YouTube's algorithm promoted extremist content that led to the attack.