Padilla, the first Latino U.S. senator from California, had been at the Wilshire Federal Building to receive a scheduled briefing from U.S. Northern Command's Gen. Gregory Guillot. According to his office, the senator stopped to listen to remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. When he tried to ask a question, he was physically restrained by federal agents.
Dr. Bernard Midia, one of the pathologists who examined Ojwang's body, said the cause of death is very clear; head injury, neck compression, and other injuries spread all over the body point towards assault.
Walmart spokesperson Joe Pennington stated, "The advertisement from Christy Walton [is] in no way connected to or endorsed by Walmart," emphasizing her lack of role in company decisions.
Attorneys for R&B singer R. Kelly have filed an urgent request for his release from federal prison, citing a serious threat to his life due to an alleged plot to have him killed behind bars.