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Majority of misdemeanor tickets issued for curfew violations during demonstrations in Detroit dismissed
Read full article: Majority of misdemeanor tickets issued for curfew violations during demonstrations in Detroit dismissedDETROIT โ A majority of misdemeanor tickets issued during two nights of demonstrations in Detroit have been dismissed, according to officials. The tickets were issued while Detroit was under a curfew that required people to stay off city streets after 8 p.m. unless they were going to the doctor, drug store or grocery store. After a review, a majority of misdemeanor tickets issued on May 31 and June 2 will be dismissed. In light of that review, the Law Department is dismissing the majority of misdemeanor tickets issued on May 31 and June 2. Although certain cases from these two dates will be pursued, the City believes it is best to dismiss the vast majority of citations.
Portland, Oregon, has quiet night after 100 days of protest
Read full article: Portland, Oregon, has quiet night after 100 days of protestA police officer searches a woman during the 100th consecutive day of demonstrations in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. The demonstrations, which began over the killing of George Floyd, have led to two deaths and frequent clashes between protesters and law enforcement. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)PORTLAND, Ore. Portland appeared to have a quiet night Sunday after 100 days of protest since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Demonstrations in Portland started in late May after the police killing of Floyd in Minneapolis. Danielson, a supporter of a right-wing group called Patriot Prayer, was shot and killed Aug. 29 after a pro-Trump caravan cruised through downtown Portland.
Detroit protests: 12th night of demonstrations takes place after organizers meet with local officials
Read full article: Detroit protests: 12th night of demonstrations takes place after organizers meet with local officials12th night of demonstrations takes place after organizers meet with local officials. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Preliminary damage estimates for Grand Rapids riot set at $448,000
Read full article: Preliminary damage estimates for Grand Rapids riot set at $448,000GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Preliminary damage estimates for the Grand Rapids riot that took place last Saturday are set at $448,000, according to WOOD-TV. The preliminary damage estimates do not include other costs, such as overtime for police and fire and items stolen by looters. Seven police vehicles were broken into and over 100 businesses reported damage. Glass windows were shattered at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. In Detroit a protest against police brutality will take place outside Detroit Police Department headquarters at 4 p.m. for the ninth consecutive dayCoverage on the Grand Rapids riot:Protests in Grand Rapids become violent; fires, looting, heavy damage reported