Closing arguments made in Ahmaud Arbery murder trial; United Nations Special Rapporteur tours U.S. urges federal law for human rights, slams rise in voting rights limits and hate speech – November 22, 2021

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Closing arguments made in trial of three white men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, 25 year old black man. [1]
Kyle Rittenhouse speaks to media after acquittal, says he supports Black Lives Matter and shot in self defense.
4 dead, 9 children in critical condition after man plows vehicle into Christmas parade in Wisconsin.
Federal vaccine mandate goes into effect.
Governor Gavin Newsom takes actions to curb a weekend of smash and grabs in SF Bay Area.
Governor Gavin Newsom visits San Francisco clinic to urge more California’s get vaccinated ahead of holidays. [2]
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland talks new protections against oil and gas at Chaco Canyon; visits Alcatraz for 52nd occupation anniversary.
United Nations Special Rapporteur tours U.S. urges federal law for human rights, slams rise in voting rights limits and hate speech. [3]

Photos of mugshots of the three men on trial for killing Ahmaud Arbery, Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William Bryan; photo of protesters outside the courtroom during closing arguments by Alex Besler. [4]

[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MARTINEZ_Arbery_Close.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NEWSOMBAYAREA_FINAL_NEWMAN.mp3
[3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Witte-on-UN-visit-final-production.mp3
[4] https://twitter.com/AlexBelser