Baseball-Yankees, Rays use social media to raise awareness about gun violence
(Reuters) – The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays used their social media accounts to raise awareness about gun violence on Thursday instead of …
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Taos man appears in court facing charges arising from domestic violence in Indian Country
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Richard Mascarenas, 36, of Taos, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Taos, made an initial appearance in federal …
Buffalo Cop, Domestic Violence Offender Who Forced Woman into Bathroom at Gunpoint Pleads Guilty
BUFFALO, NY – A police officer, 36-year-old Keenan J. Redmon of Buffalo had a track record of violence against a woman in the city that …
St. Matthews Man With History of Violence Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for Firearm and Methamphetamine Possession
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Jerry Jarell McKnight, Jr., 28, of St. Matthews, was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to …
NYT Conveniently Leaves Out Major Details In Piece Condemning Right-Wing Violence
NYT Conveniently Leaves Out Major Details In Piece Condemning Right-Wing Violence Bryan Babb on May 21, 2022 The New York Times accused the political right …
Federal Judge Sentences Convicted Felon To 10 Years In Prison For Possession Of Ammunition And A Firearm During A Domestic Violence Incident
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced today that Dana Dean Fetherson, 44, of Waxhaw, N.C., was sentenced to 120 months in prison …
Biden’s DHS Warns Post-Roe Violence Could Come From ‘Either Side’ After Pro-Life Groups Were Firebombed
Biden’s DHS Warns Post-Roe Violence Could Come From ‘Either Side’ After Pro-Life Groups Were Firebombed Laurel Duggan on May 18, 2022 The Department of Homeland …
Federal Trial Jury Convicts Man For Domestic Violence Against His Intimate Partner Aboard a Cruise Ship
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that GERONIMO FLORES, age 30, from Abilene, Texas, was found guilty today after a three-day jury …
U.S. readies for possible violence after abortion ruling -report
WASHINGTON – Law enforcement agencies are readying for a possible spike in violence when the U.S. Supreme Court issues its highly anticipated abortion ruling, including …
Sisseton Man Sentenced to 85 Months in Federal Prison for Domestic Violence Assault
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Sisseton, South Dakota, man convicted of assault of an intimate and dating partner by strangling, suffocating, …
Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for Threatening Violence at 2021 Presidential Inauguration
CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison for sending a series of threatening phone calls …
Bill to Give Healthcare Workers Added Protection from Violence Introduced in New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – Trenton Democrats are once again seeking to pass legislation to fix problems caused by Governor Phil Murphy’s extended COVID-19 lockdown and restrictive …
California Man Accused of Threatening Merriam-Webster with Anti-LGBTQ Violence Indicted
BOSTON – A California man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with making threats to commit anti-LGBTQ violence against Springfield-based Merriam-Webster, …
Sioux City Man With History of Violence Sentenced to 8 Years In Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
A man who possessed a firearm as a felon was sentenced on April 26, 2022, to 8 years in federal prison. Arrion Price, age 26, …
Republican McCarthy feared GOP members would incite more violence after Jan. 6 – NYT
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON – Top U.S. House Republican Kevin McCarthy told colleagues he feared members of his party, including Representatives Matt Gaetz and Mo …
United States Attorney’s Office for The District of Maryland Announces Comprehensive Community Outreach Approach and Recent Convictions in the Project Safe Neighborhood Gun Violence Reduction Program
Baltimore, Maryland – Today, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced the comprehensive community outreach strategy that is part of the …
Former police officer stands trial for role in U.S. Capitol violence
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON – A trial kicked off on Tuesday for a veteran of the New York Police Department accused of assaulting a police …
Newark Police Arrest 7 as Violence Reduction Operation Continues
NEWARK, NJ – As cities such as Newark turn the corner from their ill-fated “Defund the Police” phase, they are starting to realize their social …
Veteran Cop Charged for Domestic Violence Incident Relieved of Duty
NORWALK, CT – A 10-year veteran of the Norwalk Police Department, Jermaine Nash, was arrested Friday on charges related to a family violence incident. Norwalk …
United States urges restraint after Jerusalem violence
(Reuters) – The United States is deeply concerned by violence in Jerusalem, where at least 152 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli riot police, …
New York subway shooting suspect arrested on mass transit violence charge
By Tyler Clifford, Jonathan Allen and Rami Ayyub NEW YORK -The man suspected of setting off smoke bombs and spraying gunfire inside a New York …
New York subway shooting new test of mayor’s promise to police gun violence
By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK – Eric Adams ran for mayor of New York City with campaign ads featuring old photographs of him in his …
Mexico’s Cartel Violence Spills Near Five-Star Resorts Where Tourists Are Their Drug Customers
Mexico’s Cartel Violence Spills Near Five-Star Resorts Where Tourists Are Their Drug Customers Jennie Taer on April 4, 2022 Tourists staying at luxury hotels in …
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Brandishing a Firearm During a Crime of Violence
Jackson, Miss. – A Jackson man pled guilty to brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special …
Jordan and Israel leaders urge calm after historic meeting following spike in violence
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN – Jordan’s King Abdullah called for calm following a historic summit with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday after the sharpest …
St. Louis Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Providing Information that Led to Murders and Violence
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey sentenced Charles “Man Man” Thompson to 45 years in prison today. The 35-year-old St. Louis resident …
Raleigh Police Chief Calls Out “Senseless Violence” After Shooting Suspect Fires at Cops
RALEIGH, NC – Raleigh Police Chief Estella D. Patterson praised the courageous efforts by police officers and criticized the “senseless violence” that took place in …
Miami Beach declares curfew after spate of gun violence
– The city of Miami Beach declared a curfew from Thursday until Monday in response to gun violence and raucous spring break crowds that have …
Missouri U.S. Senate candidate Greitens accused by ex-wife of domestic violence
By Dan Whitcomb – The ex-wife of Eric Greitens, a former Missouri governor now mounting a run for U.S. Senate, accused the candidate in court …
Canada launches $190 million fund to tackle gun violence
By Alex Schummer TORONTO – Canada launched a C$250 million ($191 million) fund to curb gun violence, earmarking a significant amount to stop gun smuggling …
U.S. report identifies misogynist ‘incels’ as violence threat
By Daniel Trotta – Misogynistic extremists like the “incel” who murdered two women and injured four more at a Florida yoga studio present signs that …
Orlando, Florida Woman Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Interstate Domestic Violence Involving a Minor
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George L. Russell sentenced Deriyan Woodson, age 27, of Orlando, Florida yesterday to 16 years in federal prison, followed …
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank violence
RAMALLAH, West Bank – Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, in what Israeli …
Memphis Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm After a Misdemeanor Conviction of Domestic Violence
Memphis, TN- Terrell Johnson, 25, has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm after being convicted of a …
Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder, Role in Courthouse Shooting, Other Violence
TYIESE WARREN, also known as “Loose Screw,” 21, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 480 months …
Jackson Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Discharging a Firearm During a Crime of Violence
Jackson, Miss. – A Jackson man was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, announced U.S. …
Jacksonville Man Sentenced To More Than Three Years In Federal Prison For Possessing Firearms While Subject To A Domestic Violence Injunction
Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Andrew Carl Fulda (44, Jacksonville) to 37 months in federal prison for possessing firearms …
Foreign Students Say They Have Faced Racism, Violence While Attempting To Flee Ukraine
Foreign students studying in Ukraine said they have experienced racism while attempting to flee the country amid Russia’s invasion, according to reports. Asian and African …
New Jersey bill seeks to discourage violence against healthcare professionals
TRENTON – A growing problem in America during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the rising rate of violence against healthcare professionals. Now, New Jersey Democrats are …
Avast flags money scams as threat amid Ukraine violence
– Cybersecurity firm Avast Plc on Friday warned of cyber criminals seeking to take advantage of the chaos surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to make …
United States Attorney Dena J. King Participates In Youth Discussion About Teen Dating Violence
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAPM). U.S. Attorney Dena J. King was joined yesterday by representatives with …
Pakistan struggles to quell violence on its Afghan border
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s military has stepped up operations along the Afghan border in recent weeks after a spate of militant attacks that …
New bill would mandate court ordered counseling for domestic violence offenders in New Jersey
by Ron Dancer, ASM, NJ TRENTON, N.J. – Court-ordered domestic violence counseling for offenders would be required to meet new uniform standards under a bill cleared …
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana Commemorates National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAPM), a time to raise awareness about this all-too-common issue, focus efforts on ending the violence, …
Four years after Parkland shooting, victim’s father calls on Biden to act on gun violence
– The father of a teenager who was killed in Florida’s Parkland high school shooting marked the fourth anniversary of the massacre on Monday by …
U.S. embassy ‘dismayed’ over violence against journalists in Mexico
MEXICO CITY – The U.S. government on Saturday expressed concern over continued violence against journalists in Mexico, two days after the latest killing of a …
Angelina Jolie advocates for U.S. domestic violence law
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Wednesday agreed a deal to renew a long-lapsed law to strengthen domestic violence protections, just hours …
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces New Court Guide for Mass Violence Trials
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced today the launch of a Planning and Implementation Guide designed to …
President of Fraternal Order of Police condemns Jen Psaki for “Gold Medal Word Gymnastics Effort” after she laughed off the skyrocketing trend in violence
WASHINGTON, DC – Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, called out White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki for mocking and belittling Americans’ …
Jen Psaki thrilled about prospect of war in Ukraine, upset because Fox News talks about out of control violence in America
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is upset because Fox News is more concerned about Americans being shot and killed in cities across the country, …