Russian ‘spy’ & gun rights advocate sentenced in US court
Maria Butina, who was arrested last year and publicly branded a “Russian spy,” was sentenced today to 18 months in prison. RT’s Rachel Blevins has the story. A drunk driving case out of Wisconsin has made its way to the Supreme Court, which will rule on the constitutionality of drawing blood from a suspect while unconscious. Media and legal analyst Lionel chats with RT America’s Manila Chan. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey reportedly told US Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) he was standing by the social media giant’s decision not to remove US President Donald Trump’s controversial tweet that some say has put Omar’s life in danger. RT America’s Ashlee Banks sits down with Maha Hilal, Co-Director of Justice for Muslims, to discuss that in this week’s “Race in America.” Sudanese protesters continue to struggle for civilian rule after long-time President Omar al-Bashir was ousted and arrested earlier by the military this month. They also refuse to allow Saudi or UAE aid to enter the country. Journalist Ahmed Kaballo chats with RT America’s Manila Chan to unpack the rapidly developing situation.