public safety
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A man who detonated a bomb outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office earlier this year has pleaded guilty to federal charges. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert admitted to the malicious use of an explosive device in a plea agreement announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday. The incident took place in downtown Montgomery on…
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has endorsed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as a “strong choice” for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. Crump cited Walz’s significant support following the deaths of George Floyd and Daunte Wright, according to Newsweek. Crump praised Walz for his efforts in advocating for police reform after the tragic events involving Floyd…
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Trevor Belmont, 49, has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly pushing 74-year-old Corazon Dandan into the path of an oncoming train at the BART Powell Street Station on Monday night. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced the charges on Wednesday, describing the incident as “tragic and truly shocking.” According to reports, Dandan,…
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In a significant development in the high-profile RICO case against rapper Young Thug, the Georgia Supreme Court has granted bond to Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, after he was held in contempt by a Georgia judge. This move came on June 12, just days before Steel was scheduled to serve jail time. Background and Contempt…
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a raid on Downtown Cigar Company, a business in Jackson, Mississippi, associated with Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens. The raid occurred on May 22, though the exact reasons remain undisclosed. Marshay Lawson, Public Affairs Officer for the FBI in Jackson, confirmed to the Mississippi Free Press that…
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Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House approved a bill on Sunday aimed at banning the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms. This legislative stride marks a notable development, particularly after a similar bill met a swift demise at the hands of Democrats last year. The bill, endorsed with a 35-27 vote, is now en route to the Democratic-led…
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In a move stirring debate and concern within Arizona’s cannabis industry, the state’s Attorney General, Kris Mayes, has declared delta-8 and delta-10, two novel psychiatric cannabinoids, as controlled substances under state law. This decision, while acknowledging the potential federal legality of these substances, reinforces Arizona’s stance on the regulation of hemp-synthesized intoxicants. In an opinion,…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law aiming to ban homeless individuals from camping or sleeping on public property, citing concerns over quality of life and public safety. The legislation, known as HB 1365 or the “Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping” bill, was signed on Wednesday and is set to take effect…
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Introduction In a legal battle that spanned years, one woman’s fight for justice shed light on the complexities of municipal liability and road maintenance standards. This case study delves into the journey of Patrizia, who sought recourse after a tragic accident on snow-covered roads in Milton, Ontario. Background Patrizia’s ordeal began on a snowy April…
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