Detroit All Local from WWJ Newsradio

In a landmark vote of 6 to 3, the Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional for an employer to fire someone over their sexual orientation or gender identity, a major victory for LGBT rights.  WWJ's Jason Scott and Jackie Paige talked with Michigan Attorney General who says more still needs to be done to protect workers.

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WWJ's Roberta Jasina and Tom Jordan talk with former Detroit Police Chief Ike McKinnon about police officer training in light of protests after the death of George Floyd.  Listen to what McKinnon says about mental health checkups for officers. 

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THE ISSUE OF SCOTT PETERSON IS COMPLICATED - his sister-in-law tells me in this edition of Tom Jordan's Got Issues.

15 years after Scott was convicted and sentenced to death row for killing his wife and son, his case is being reviewed by the California Supreme Court.

The issue being considered: did Scott Peterson receive a fair trial?

The California Department of Justice says he did - and that the evidence presented showed Peterson is guilty.

But his defense team says no, Scott Peterson did not receive a fair trial and evidence that exonerates him was left out and not properly considered.

The court has 90 days to make their decision on whether or not his sentence is reduced to life in prison, he gets a new trial, or simply stays on death row.

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Speaking live on WWJ, Michigan Governor Whitmer says she agrees that all police organizations should be looked at in the wake of George Floyd's death.  She talked with WWJ's Roberta Jasina and Tom Jordan. 

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WWJ's Brooke Allen profiles Phil Gusmano, VP of purchasing for Better Made, who has been with the company for 24 years. 

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Listen to Governor Whitmer's latest news briefing in which she announced salons across the state will be opening June 15th.  Some will be opening next week. 

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Playgrounds in Oakland County are opening back up, as restrictions related to the coronavirus outbreak ease.  That includes one special park in Commerce Township. WWJ's Brooke Allen talked with Scarlet's grandfather former WOMC host Stephen Clark...

 

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Press Conference with the CEOs of 9 of Detroit’s largest corporations, who will stand together to take a stand against racism and injustice in America and its criminal justice system.

 

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Unprecedented times? Racist murders, looting, global protests and riots (not to mention a pandemic) - we are in a time of violence and disunity. But is there a historical precedent we can look to for guidance? WWJ's Tom Jordan speaks with nationally syndicated journalist and talk-show host Brian Kilmeade about a key American figure - and why we need more people like him today.

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