News Briefing

What’s happening?
California Governor Gavin Newsom has commuted the death sentences of all 548 inmates on the state’s death row, a significant move that aligns with his ongoing efforts to abolish the death penalty in California. This sweeping action is part of a broader political strategy as the 2028 presidential election approaches.

Comparing coverage and framing, Axios headlines, “Newsom moves to empty California’s death row as 2028 looms,” emphasize the political timing of Newsom’s decision. In contrast, the BBC’s headline, “California governor commutes sentences for state’s 548 death row inmates,” focuses on the immediate factual aspect of the sentence commutations. The difference lies in Axios’s implication of political maneuvering versus the BBC’s straightforward presentation of the act itself, showcasing the divergent narrative frames of political strategy versus direct impact on the legal system.

Coverage analyzed: Axios | BBC | The Guardian | CNN

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web
browser that
supports HTML5
video

Georgia Harrison claimed a lot of people related to her traumatic revenge porn case because it’s ‘so common.’

The Love Island star’s ex, Bear, was jailed for 21 months for sharing a private sex video of them on his OnlyFans website.

Bear earned money from the clip, which was posted without Georgia’s consent, after she was unaware she was being filmed.

The 33-year-old was also given a restraining order to not contact Harrison for five years, and will be subject to notification requirements for 10 years after signing the sex offenders register.

Harrison issued a powerful statement following the sentencing, admitting she was ‘happy and relieved’ it was ‘finally over.’

In today’s installment of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the 28-year-old TV personality said: ‘My case in general has really shocked the British public, but it is such a common thing – so common.

Georgia Harrison was commended for her bravery in coming forward  (Picture: PA)

Bear was sentenced to 21 months in prison for sharing and making money off the video (Picture: PA)

‘Ever since this happened to me I became someone that victims reach out to, and I get at least five women a day – usually victims but sometimes mothers of victims or family members who want advice.’

She continued: ‘You just wouldn’t believe how big this is and how many people are being affected by it.’

Harrison previously described Bear of having made ‘a mockery’ of the trial, as he repeatedly showed up to court in a rented Rolls Royce, dressed in furs and carrying a cane.

More: TrendingNewsreader collapses on air after eyes roll to the back of her head in terrifying momentThe Apprentice fired candidate exposes shocking unaired comment about her looksAmy Nuttall ‘demands divorce’ from ‘cheating’ husband Andrew Buchan

On the morning of his sentencing, he sang to reporters and took selfies outside the court.

She recently revealed that she is torn about the way he acted, as while it was ‘so disrespectful’ and ‘painful to watch,’ at least the world now saw ‘what I’ve been dealing with.’

The star is set to tell her full story in ITV documentary Revenge Porn, sets to air on Monday, March 20.

Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg airs Sundays at 9am on BBC One.

Got a story?

If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

MORE : Georgia Harrison ‘would have lost everything’ if Stephen Bear had been found not guilty

MORE : Georgia Harrison admits ‘suffering’ during Stephen Bear revenge porn horror in official trailer

From our sponsors
Advertisement
Advertisement