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Breaking down the bizarre twists in the Samantha Woll murder case
Read full article: Breaking down the bizarre twists in the Samantha Woll murder caseThe jury has not heard anything about what evidence prosecutors have to prove Jackson-Bolanos did it, but they’ve heard from Woll’s ex-boyfriend, who called police during a panic attack and told them he had convinced himself that he killed her.
Detroit police maintain Samantha Woll’s murder wasn’t hate crime, but share few details
Read full article: Detroit police maintain Samantha Woll’s murder wasn’t hate crime, but share few detailsAs Detroit police investigate the killing of a well-known leader in the local Jewish community, authorities have repeatedly said they do not believe the woman’s death was an act of antisemitism based on the information they have.
Samantha Woll murder: Detroit police give new details about timeline, persons of interest
Read full article: Samantha Woll murder: Detroit police give new details about timeline, persons of interestPolice provided new details on Monday related to the fatal weekend stabbing of Samantha Woll, a well-known leader in Michigan’s Jewish community.
Update expected Monday in fatal stabbing of Detroit Jewish community leader
Read full article: Update expected Monday in fatal stabbing of Detroit Jewish community leaderPolice on Monday were expected to provide more details related to the Saturday killing of Samantha Woll, a well-known leader in the local Jewish community.
67 journalists, media workers killed on the job this year
Read full article: 67 journalists, media workers killed on the job this yearA new report says the war in Ukraine, chaos in Haiti and criminal groups in Mexico contributed to a sharp spike in the number of journalists killed in 2022 over the previous year.
2 dead, 2 in critical condition after lightning strike near White House
Read full article: 2 dead, 2 in critical condition after lightning strike near White HouseA husband and wife from Wisconsin celebrating more than five decades of marriage were killed in a lightning strike outside the White House.
Police investigating after 2 killed, 1 injured in drive-by shooting in Detroit’s Lafayette Park area
Read full article: Police investigating after 2 killed, 1 injured in drive-by shooting in Detroit’s Lafayette Park areaAn investigation is underway after two people were killed and one was injured in a shooting in Detroit’s Lafayette Park area, police said.
$150M housing development breaks ground in Detroit’s Historic Lafayette Park
Read full article: $150M housing development breaks ground in Detroit’s Historic Lafayette ParkCity of Detroit’s Mayor Mike Duggan and many others came together to discuss the housing project being built at Lafayette Park, which is near I-75 and Gratiot.
Historic marker pays tribute to Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood
Read full article: Historic marker pays tribute to Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhoodThe predominantly Black neighborhood of Black Bottom in Detroit was demolished in the late 1950s to 1960s, later replaced with the Lafayette Park residential district and a major freeway.
Federal probe: Protest not broken up due to Trump photo op
Read full article: Federal probe: Protest not broken up due to Trump photo opAn internal investigation has determined that the decision to clear racial justice protesters from an area in front of the White House last summer wasn't influenced by then-President Donald Trump’s plans to stage a Bible-toting photo opportunity at that spot.
12 things you didn’t know about US presidents
Read full article: 12 things you didn’t know about US presidentsIt’s also generally to honor all U.S. presidents. So, to honor the U.S. presidents of the past, here are 12 really odd facts about some of the presidents of this great country. AdAbraham Lincoln (16th): Many remember Lincoln as a humble, smart leader -- but he was also one of the best wrestlers around. AdRichard Nixon (37th): Yes, he resigned after the Watergate scandal, but did you know he installed a bowling alley at the White House? In 1942, shortly after joining the Navy, he landed an uncredited spot on the cover of Cosmopolitan in his uniform.
The Latest: New Mexico loses ground in COVID-19 spread fight
Read full article: The Latest: New Mexico loses ground in COVID-19 spread fightThree additional deaths from the pandemic also were disclosed Friday by state health officials as fatalities from the pandemic surpassed 900. ___RENO, Nev. -- A recent spike in COVID-19 cases at the University of Nevada, Reno is prompting the school to suspend all in-class instruction effective Nov. 30. County officials previously required bars to cut indoor seating occupancy by half, close dance floors and discontinue live performances and entertainment. On Monday, Yellowstone County Health Officer John Felton announced case benchmarks that would lead to county health officials to limit the allowed capacity of bars, restaurants and churches to 25%. The measures include closing gyms and theaters after Ontario registered a record 939 coronavirus cases on Friday.
Trump tweets wanted poster related to statue-removal attempt
Read full article: Trump tweets wanted poster related to statue-removal attemptTrump on Friday retweeted a FBI wanted poster showing pictures of 15 protesters who are wanted for vandalization of federal property.Trump wrote, MANY people in custody, with many others being sought for Vandalization of Federal Property in Lafayette Park. 10 year prison sentences!Protesters on Monday night attempted to drag the statue down with ropes and chains. The statue stood on federal land and had withstood previous attempts by the Washington, D.C., government to remove it. The targeting of the statues has become a rallying cry for Trump and other conservatives. Immediately after the Pike statute was toppled and set ablaze, Trump called the incident A disgrace to our Country! on Twitter.
Law enforcement struggles with policing in reckoning moment
Read full article: Law enforcement struggles with policing in reckoning momentFILE - In this June 23, 2020, file photo a man gestures to Metropolitan Police Department officers standing guard after police closed the area around Lafayette Park near the White House after protesters tried to topple a statue of Andrew Jackson in the park in Washington. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)
Injuries at protests draw scrutiny to use of police weaponry
Read full article: Injuries at protests draw scrutiny to use of police weaponryIn law enforcement, theyre referred to as non-lethal tools for crowd control: Rubber bullets. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)NEW YORK In law enforcement, theyre referred to as nonlethal tools for dealing with demonstrations that turn unruly: rubber bullets, pepper spray, batons, flash-bangs. Rubber bullets and similar projectiles have damaged eyes or blinded at least 20 individuals from ages 16 to 59, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, since protests began over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Chemical irritants, banned in warfare by international law since 1925, are also criticized. In New York City, the nations largest police department has not used rubber bullets or tear gas during protests.
Volunteers, Smithsonian want to save White House protest art
Read full article: Volunteers, Smithsonian want to save White House protest artSister Mamie reposts signs that were removed form the Lafayette Park parameter fence at the site of protests, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, near the White House in Washington. Now, with much of the temporary fencing around the White House coming down, there's an effort to preserve hundreds of pieces of instant American history. The National Park Service originally told The Associated Press that most of the fence would be dismantled Wednesday, but it later reversed course. On the other, southern side of the White House, parts of the temporary fencing were also being dismantled. The messages, signs and artwork almost blotted out the view of the White House behind the fence.
AP Exclusive: Police officers' personal info leaked online
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Police officers' personal info leaked onlineThe document warns that the effort, known as doxxing, could lead to attacks by violent opportunists or domestic violent extremists or could prevent law enforcement officials from carrying out their duties. It is not illegal to post the personal information of law enforcement officers online, though many social media companies specifically prohibit its sharing as part of their terms of service. Officers are being encouraged to increase their security settings on their accounts, like using multi-factor email authentication and strong passwords. The report also suggests avoid taking online quizzes or games that elicit personal information, to be wary of suspicious emails and not to post phone numbers online. The report says the Department of Homeland security has medium confidence that cyber actors will possibly continue to target law enforcement officers" with doxxing tactics "to undermine law enforcements response to ongoing lawful protests.
Volunteers, Smithsonian want to save White House protest art
Read full article: Volunteers, Smithsonian want to save White House protest artSister Mamie reposts signs that were removed form the Lafayette Park parameter fence at the site of protests, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, near the White House in Washington. Now, with expectations that the fence in front of the White House might be coming down, there's an effort to preserve hundreds of pieces of instant American history. On the other, southern side of the White House, parts of the temporary fencing were dismantled on Wednesday. At volunteer medical tents on Wednesday, the call went out for more string to continue hanging up the protest art. The messages, signs and artwork almost blotted out the view of the White House behind the fence.
More active-duty troops leaving D.C., others remain on alert
Read full article: More active-duty troops leaving D.C., others remain on alertBut a number of other active-duty soldiers remain on alert in the region, prepared to respond if needed. The decision to send the troops home comes as D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has repeatedly complained about the growing contingent of National Guard troops in the city to help handle the protests,and has opposed any use of active-duty forces. The troops, known as the Old Guard, are based close to D.C. at Fort Myer, Virginia, and have been on 30-minute alert status. The active-duty troops were available, but were not used in response to the protests and never went into D.C. They were brought to the capital region early this week as protests in the city turned violent.
Esper opposes using Insurrection Act for law enforcement
Read full article: Esper opposes using Insurrection Act for law enforcement(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes use of Insurrection Act, which would allow President Donald Trump to use active-duty forces for law enforcement duties. But interest in exerting that extraordinary federal authority appeared to be waning in the White House. Trump added, (thank you President Trump! He was also angry about the news coverage revealing he had been rushed to the White House bunker during Fridays protests. They had been in Washington to coordinate with federal law enforcement officials but were diverted to the White House to brief Trump on military preparations, the officials said.
Active-duty troops deployed to DC region start to leave
Read full article: Active-duty troops deployed to DC region start to leaveA line of DC National Guard members stand in Lafayette Park as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, near the White House in Washington. The active-duty troops were available, but were not used in response to the protests. The troops, known as the Old Guard, are based close to D.C. at Fort Myer, Virginia, and have been on 30-minute alert status. Pentagon leaders have consistently said there continues to be no intent to use the active-duty forces in any law enforcement capacity. Only two states have so far sent National Guard troops to D.C. About 300 are from Indiana and 1,000 from Tennessee.
Trump as thug or hero? Depends on what network you watch
Read full article: Trump as thug or hero? Depends on what network you watchPresident Donald Trump walks past police in Lafayette Park after visiting outside St. John's Church across from the White House Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)NEW YORK It was a split screen for the ages on MSNBC Monday: on the left side, President Donald Trump talking about restoring law and order. The president seems to think that dominating black people, dominating peaceful protesters, is law and order, CNN's Anderson Cooper said. Trump has the full authority to use the federal government to go into states to restore order, Fox's Sean Hannity said. Criminals and domestic terrorists are using George Floyd to try to murder America, host Laura Ingraham said.
Tear gas, threats for protesters before Trump visits church
Read full article: Tear gas, threats for protesters before Trump visits churchSoon, law enforcement officers were aggressively forcing the protesters back, firing tear gas and deploying flash bangs into the crowd to disperse them from the park for seemingly no reason. Trump walked slowly, followed by an entourage of his most senior aides, security and reporters. Trump crossed H Street and walked toward St. Johns Church, the landmark pale yellow building where every president, including Trump, has prayed. Greatest country in the world.He didnt talk about Floyd, the church or the damage it had suffered, or the peaceful protesters police had cleared. Rabbi Jack Moline, the president of Interfaith Alliance, slammed the fact that peaceful protesters near the White House were gassed and shot with rubber bullets so Trump could hold his photo op.
Tear gas, threats for protesters before Trump visits church
Read full article: Tear gas, threats for protesters before Trump visits churchSoon, law enforcement officers were aggressively forcing the protesters back, firing tear gas and deploying flash bangs into the crowd to disperse them from the park for seemingly no reason. Trump walked slowly, followed by an entourage of his most senior aides, security and reporters. Trump crossed H Street and walked toward St. Johns Church, the landmark pale yellow building where every president, including Trump, has prayed. Greatest country in the world.He didnt talk about Floyd, the church or the damage it had suffered, or the peaceful protesters police had cleared. Rabbi Jack Moline, the president of Interfaith Alliance, slammed the fact that peaceful protesters near the White House were gassed and shot with rubber bullets so Trump could hold his photo op.
Virginia county pulls officers from DC after Trump photo-op
Read full article: Virginia county pulls officers from DC after Trump photo-opPresident Donald Trump holds a Bible as he visits outside St. John's Church across Lafayette Park from the White House Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. What was unacceptable Monday, she said, was using officers to facilitate a press op.In Richmond, Virginia Gov. Newsham said his officers were not involved in moving the protesters out of Trump's way. Democrat Gerry Connolly wrote a letter to the Secret Service on Tuesday asking for documents to explain their decision-making process. And Democrat Don Beyer, whose district includes Arlington County, called Trumps response to the protesters naked authoritarianism."
President Trump threatens to deploy United States military unless states halt violent protests
Read full article: President Trump threatens to deploy United States military unless states halt violent protestsWASHINGTON – President Trump spoke from Rose Garden on Monday as protesters demonstrate outside of the White House ahead of curfew. About 1,000 protesters had gathered near Lafayette Park, across from the White House, which was completely barricaded. George Floyd!” and “One down, three to go!” in reference to the four officers involved in Floyd’s arrest. Spurred in part by Floyd’s death, protesters have taken to the streets to decry the killings of black people by police. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, an officer was suspended for pushing a kneeling woman to the ground during a protest.