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…
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 at the border, Public Safety Minister Marco…
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 can be detected to reduce the likelihood…
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 by three years of supervised release, for…
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 border police described as clashes that erupted…
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 misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Joseph C.…
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 of imprisonment, followed by three years of…
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. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Inspector in…
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 while he was subject to a domestic…
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 students, in particular, have reported discriminatory treatment…
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 seeking to slow the trend in the…
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 quick money, terming it a threat. “We…
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 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Mecklenburg County’s Community Support…
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 has dashed any hope the frontier might…
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 by the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Monday…
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, and share resources for teens experiencing 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 climbing a construction crane near the White…
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 reporter. “We’re dismayed by the situation journalists…
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 after Hollywood actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie…
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 provide a framework to assist those who…
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’ concerns about the nation’s skyrocketing crime rates…
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, innocent lives being lost, carjackings, armed robberies…
Blizzard not enough to stop the violence in Baltimore as one shot overnight
BALTIMORE, MD – A passing blizzard wasn’t enough to stop the killing in Baltimore, even for just one day. Overnight, at approximately 4:34 a.m., Eastern District patrol officers responded to the 2100…
Democratic Mayor Plagued By Violence Tells Residents To ‘Get Your Ass On The Streets’ To Stop Bloodshed
BALTIMORE, MD – Democratic Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said his critics needed to take to the streets and personally fix the city’s violent crime problem when confronted by a journalist about calls…
Federal, State, and Local Agencies Work Together to Combat Crimes involving Guns and Violence in the Monroe Area
MONROE, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown, along with Monroe Police Chief Vic Zordan, Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell, Ouachita Parish First Assistant District Attorney Holly Jones, and agents from…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins Launch of High School Mentoring Program Targeting Violence and Substance Use Prevention
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The United States Attorney’s Office is joining with three Project Safe Neighborhoods community outreach partners in the launch of a 20-week in-school mentoring program for students at Blackstone Academy…
Breaking News
