New Jersey lawmakers move to make political violence a hate crime in light of increasing mostly left-wing motivated violence
Steinhardt pushes bill to classify political violence as hate crime in New Jersey Bedminster, NJ – Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) unveiled plans to introduce sweeping legislation that would classify politically motivated violence…
New Orleans Man Charged in Federal Court for Hobbs Act Robberies, Armed Bank Robbery, Brandishing a Firearm During Crimes of Violence and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DEVIN CHANEY, age 32, was charged in an eleven-count superseding indictment by a federal grand jury on Friday, September 9, 2022. According…
Violent Repeat Felon with Domestic Violence History Indicted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
INDIANAPOLIS – Shaylor Goer, 46, of Indianapolis, was indicted by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, on March 1, 2022, Goer…
Newburgh Man Held Without Bail After Numerous Acts of Domestic Violence
NEWBURGH, NY – A Newburgh man will be sitting in jail awaiting trial after being denied bail by an Orange County Court after being charged with nine counts including a series of…
Top Dem Claims Trump’s FBI Criticism Is ‘Potentially’ Incitement To Violence
Top Dem Claims Trump’s FBI Criticism Is ‘Potentially’ Incitement To Violence Gabe Kaminsky on September 5, 2022 California Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren claimed Sunday former President Donald Trump’s criticism of the FBI…
Violence and disruptions biggest threats to U.S. election – Michigan official
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. election officials see potential violence and disruptions as the biggest threats to midterm elections in November, with misinformation fueling those concerns, Michigan Secretary of State…
The Willow Domestic Violence Center In Rochester And Community Services For Every1 And The Family Justice Center In Buffalo Awarded Grants From The Office On Violence Against Women
CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, NY – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that two organizations in the Western District of New York have been awarded grants from the Department…
Violence against women in Mexico rises to over 70%, study finds
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Violence against women and girls in Mexico has increased over the last five years, the statistics office said in a survey that found seven in 10 of them…
Violence In Iraq Could Throttle The US Economy. Here’s Why
Violence In Iraq Could Throttle The US Economy. Here’s Why Micaela Burrow on August 30, 2022 Iraq’s political situation is growing increasingly unstable after violent protests broke out this week, threatening Iraq’s…
Asbury Park Pastor Fears Toms River Shooting Could Lead to More Violence
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A pastor speaking out on behalf of the family of the man killed in Friday night’s shooting at the Top Tier Hookah Lounge fears the murder of Nymere…
Justice Department Announces $49.85 Million in Office on Violence Against Women Grants to Support Legal Services and Related Programs for Survivors
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice has announced nearly $50 million in Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) grants to provide survivors of gender-based violence with access to legal services and improve…
U.S. hits Iran-backed group in third day of violence in eastern Syria – sources
AMMAN (Reuters) -The U.S. military on Thursday hit several targets in the Syrian city of Mayadin in parts of Deir al Zor province under government control, in the third day of skirmishes…
10-Time Convicted Felon with Domestic Violence History Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
INDIANAPOLIS – Bradford Jensen, 50, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, Jensen was on parole in Marion County, Indiana, after…
Texas Man Sentenced for Domestic Violence on New Orleans Based Cruise Ship After Guilty Verdict in Jury Trial
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that GERONIMO FLORES, age 30, of Abilene, Texas, was sentenced on August 18, 2022 to serve 54 months imprisonment, to be followed by…
San Rafael Man Visiting Yosemite Charged with Domestic Violence
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Stefan Niels Weiste Kirkeby, 59, of San Rafael, charging him with domestic violence within the special maritime and territorial…
Marlboro Township Police Department Seeks Domestic Violence Response Volunteers
MARLBORO TWP, NJ – (PRESS RELEASE) – The Marlboro Township Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Marlboro Township Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). In affiliation with 180 Turning…
Mexico On The Verge Of Becoming A Police State After Bloody Weekend Of Drug Cartel Violence
Mexico On The Verge Of Becoming A Police State After Bloody Weekend Of Drug Cartel Violence Jennie Taer on August 15, 2022 Mexico is on the verge of becoming a police state…
Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Making Threats of Violence Against FBI
PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania man has been arrested on charges of making threats of violence against FBI personnel. Adam Bies, 46, of Mercer, was arrested late Friday in Mercer. He made his…
Nespelem Man Sentenced to Twenty-Two Years in Federal Prison for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Arson, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Discharging a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, and for Violating His Federal Supervised Release.
Spokane – Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that John Edward McGinnis, age 35, of Nespelem, Washington, was sentenced in federal court in Spokane…
Female Yonkers Cop Slashed in Neck, Face With Box Cutter During Domestic Violence Call
YONKERS, NY – A homeless man with 15 prior convictions, including multiple felonies who slashed a female Yonkers police officer while responding to a domestic disturbance call has been arrested and charged.…
Gangs kill former Haitian senator amid spike in violence
By Harold Isaac PORT-AU-PRINCE – Gangs killed a former Haitian senator who led a government housing program on Saturday in an affluent area of Port-au-Prince, the prime minister said on Sunday, amid…
Pinon Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Missing Navajo Woman and Acts of Domestic Violence
PHOENIX, Ariz. –Yesterday, Tre C. James, 30, of Pinon, Arizona, was arrested for first-degree murder and several acts of domestic violence. James had his initial appearance yesterday before United States Magistrate Judge…
St. Louis man sentenced to five years in prison for gun crime after domestic violence incident
ST. LOUIS – A convicted felon from St. Louis who was caught with a gun by police responding to a domestic violence incident was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry…
Haitian children who escaped gang violence take shelter in Port-au-Prince school
By Harold Isaac PORT-AU-PRINCE – Hundreds of Haitian children are taking refuge at a prestigious high school in Port-au-Prince after escaping gang violence in the town of Cite Soleil that killed some…
Lynnwood, Washington, man arrested for allegedly making interstate threats of racially motivated violence
Seattle – A 37-year-old Lynnwood, Washington man was arrested yesterday afternoon and is charged in U.S. District Court in Seattle with making interstate threats, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Joey David George…
Rochester Police Officer Shot Killed Hours After Mayor Declared Gun Violence State of Emergency
ROCHESTER, NY – Two Rochester police officers were shot Thursday night on Bauman Street by an unknown suspect. One of those officers was killed, and the other is in stable condition. A…
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