The Slice Wrap up report 5/25: News on Janet Jackson, Indiana school shooting, Harvey Weinstein arrest and more

HARVEY WEINSTEIN SURRENDERS

Film executive Harvey Weinsetein surrendered to New York City police on rape charges today and was released later on 1 million dollars in bail.  Charged with first and third degree rape and first-degree criminal sex act, Weinstein must wear a tracking device at all times and can only go as far as nearby Connecticut.  The Pulp Fiction producer's misconduct in the workplace spurred the "me too" movement.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS AGAINST MORGAN FREEMAN

Actor Morgan Freeman  is the latest celeb to be accused of sexual harassment.   In a statement he apologized for sexual misconduct  after 16 accusers exposed to CNN that  he'd gotten out of line with them on the job.  Freeman said he never intended to make anyone uncomfortable or feel disrespected.

SHOOTING AT INDIANA MIDDLE SCHOOL

American parents are relieved that school is out. An adult and two teens were injured in a middle school shooting in Noblesville, Indiana today. We are barely into the sixth month of the year and USA Today reports there have been 21 k-12 school shootings in 2018. It's the second successive violent attack at a school in a week, following the death of ten who were killed in a Santa Fe TX, high school shooting exactly one week earlier. There has been no traction on gun control reform as Pres. Trump promised after the high school massacre in Parkland, FL. Sadly, the body count is rising as the ages of victims and shooters get lower.

BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to Tasha Cobbs Leonard and JJ Hairston on their Billboard Music Awards wins. Cobbs-Leonard  won 2 for "Something I've Never Seen" and Hairston for you deserve it.  All eyes were on lifetime achievement honoree, Janet Jackson.  She was the first black woman to receive the Billboard Icon Award on Sunday, May 20 in Las Vegas, where she looked and  performed just like it was 1989. 

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAVEL STATS

If you were  among the more than 40 million Americans planning to travel this memorial day weekend, You might want to keep the car parked after you hear this.  The average cost per gallon of regular gas is $2.87, a 53 cent increase since last year.  AARP says 13% of Americans will drive or fly this weekend, with Orlando Florida being the top destination.  Keep in mind, Memorial Day is more than a vacation day.  It is a time to remember those who lost their lives serving in the U.S. military.