Tag: Crime
How to prevent crime without relying on police
We must—going to the root again—deal fully with the front end of crime as a societal, and mostly preventable, malaise.
Former California Assemblyman sentenced to federal prison for money laundering
U.S. District Judge James Donato sentenced the former State Assemblyman to one year and one day in prison and ordered him to pay $685,000 in restitution.
It may not be sunny in Philadelphia, but the town’s not...
There is widespread anger at the police for this latest police killing, and calls for an end to police using weapons to deal with mentally ill persons, but Philadelphia is not ablaze or in chaos.
Police officer fired after fatally shooting teen passenger in car
One survived the shooting and remains in serious condition, while another died from his wounds.
Former correctional officer sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
“As a correctional officer, Lakesia Harden knew what she was doing when she engaged in drug trafficking and associated with Tremayne Linder, a convicted felon."
Texas cop charged with murder in fatal police shooting
Wolfe City Police Officer Shaun Lucas was accused of shooting an unarmed man for no justifiable reason while on-duty.
L.A. firefighter accepts suspension for punching handcuffed patient on video
The firefighter initially rejected the suspension before videos of the incident were released to the public.
Video: Restrained detainee begs for life as guards kill him
Neville’s family has filed a civil lawsuit against the county of Forsyth and Wellpath, the medical agency that employs the nurse, for failing to save Neville’s life and negligently causing his death.
City officials charged with accepting bribes
"That said, the city will take action to address these serious allegations which strike at the heart of city governance and integrity.”
Former deputy fired and arrested after trying to break into teen’s...
Deputy Jordan Kita was recently fired and will face charges of forcible trespass, breaking and entering, and willful failure to discharge duties.
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Global consumer boycott of US goods expands as Trump’s trade war escalates
International consumers reject U.S. goods in response to Trump’s trade policies, escalating tariffs, and growing dissatisfaction with American corporate and political influence.
Supreme Court rejects lawsuit aimed to block climate change suits against fossil fuel
The Republican effort fell short in stopping Democratic-led states from using their own state courts to sue the fossil fuel industry.
Will EPA standards be eliminated wholesale under Lee Zeldin?
More of the same is happening—and worse is anticipated, especially regarding climate change.
Trump’s EPA cancels $20 billion in climate grants, dismantling key emissions reduction program
Trump’s EPA cancels $20 billion in clean energy grants, halting programs aimed at reducing emissions and expanding renewable energy access in under served communities.
Trump labels Tesla dealership attacks as domestic terrorism amid Musk controversy
Trump escalates his support for Elon Musk by declaring attacks on Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism, raising concerns over government overreach and the criminalization of political dissent.