Federal judge rules Sheriff Arpaio be held in criminal contempt
9:34 PM, Aug 19, 2016
A federal judge announced late Friday he will recommend Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio to the U.S. attorney general's office to be charged with criminal contempt of court. U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow ruled Arpaio had purposely violated numerous orders in his eight-year legal battle over claims of racial profiling Latino illegal immigrants. "Criminal contempt serves to vindicate the Court's authority by punishing the intentional disregard for that authority," Snow wrote in a fe Read more
Clinton pledges support for police
2:55 PM, Aug 18, 2016
It is possible to support both law enforcement agents and calls for police reforms, Hillary Clinton said Thursday in a meeting with top law enforcement officials. "I believe supporting our police officers and improving policing go hand in hand," Clinton said at the event in New York. "Everyone is safer when there is respect for the law, and when everyone is respected by the law," she said. The Democratic candidate met Thursday afternoon with retiring New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratto Read more
Chicago police head moves to fire seven involved in shooting cover-up
12:21 PM, Aug 18, 2016
Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson is moving to fire a group of officers accused of lying about what happened in the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald by Officer Jason Van Dyke. In a letter drafted and made public early Thursday, Johnson is seeking to fire seven of the 10 officers who City Inspector General Joe Ferguson had recommended for termination. Johnson, who has already stripped the officers of their powers, will submit his recommendations to the Chicago Police Board, Read more
Clinton to meet with top law enforcement leaders
9:19 AM, Aug 18, 2016
Hillary Clinton will meet with top law enforcement leaders in New York on Thursday. The meeting comes amid criticism from GOP nominee Donald Trump that she is "against the police." The Democratic presidential nominee will meet with retiring New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton; his successor, James O'Neill; Charles Beck of the Los Angeles Police Department; and former police chief of Philadelphia Charles Ramsey, according to The Associated Press . Representatives from law enforcement i Read more
Milwaukee burning, but not for justice
12:01 AM, Aug 18, 2016
Milwaukee erupted in violent riots this week after police shot a black suspect who was running from a traffic stop. But this is not a story of a racist cop gunning down an innocent young man, even though malignant activists want to shoehorn the facts into that expedient political narrative. The public has heard of unjustifiable police killings, such as those of Walter Scott in South Carolina and Laquan McDonald in Chicago. But what happened in Milwaukee isn't like either of those â not even cl Read more
Venezuela police confiscate and destroy 2,000 guns
9:56 PM, Aug 17, 2016
Police in Venezuela destroyed nearly 2,000 shotguns and pistols Wednesday as part of a new national gun control campaign to take firearms off the streets. "We are going to bring disarmament and peace," Interior Minister Nestor Reverol told Reuters . Law enforcement officers drilled and sawed weapons and used truck-mounted presses to crush some firearms. Venezuela boasts the second-highest murder rate in the world. National leaders hope their efforts to decrease the number of weapons available to Read more
In the shadow of Trump, Portman does his own thing
12:01 AM, Aug 17, 2016
AKRON, Ohio â Rob Portman was slated to toss out the first pitch, but in the words of Credence Clearwater Revival, the Ohio senator had to wonder who'll stop the rain. Portman, along with 50 volunteers, braved the steady rain, tailgating outside his campaign's RV at his second event of the day, a Sunday doubleheader at Canal Park, the home of the Akron RubberDucks, a minor league baseball team, prepping to toss out the pitch. "We'll see how it goes," Portman said. "Last time I did this, I was Read more
Rio police lack evidence that Lochte, swimmers were robbed
9:22 PM, Aug 16, 2016
Police in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, said Tuesday they have been unable to verify claims U.S. Olympian Rio Lochte and three other swimmers were robbed at gunpoint over the weekend. A police official familiar with the investigation told the Associated Press detectives have not been able to get in touch with the cab driver or witnesses of the armed robbery, prompting concern the Americans' claims may be untrue. "This happened the way he described it," Lochte's attorney, Jeff Ostrow, told AP. "It does Read more
Trump to take his 'law and order' message to Milwaukee amid violent unrest
4:25 PM, Aug 16, 2016
Donald Trump will meet with local police in Milwaukee on Tuesday as they continue to deal with violent protesters who have burned businesses and targeted law enforcement officials over the shooting of an armed black man by police last Saturday. The Republican presidential nominee, who describes himself as the "law and order candidate," told WKBT ahead of his gathering with police that he's been watching what has unfolded in Milwaukee "and it's a mess." "[If] you see what's happening on televisio Read more
Why must the media mislead on police shootings?
2:46 PM, Aug 16, 2016
Why can't the media just accurately report what is going on when a police shooting occurs? The latest example comes out of Milwaukee, Wisc., in which a black police officer shot and killed Sylville Smith, who refused to put down his gun. This was not another case of a white officer shooting an unarmed black man. It was a black officer, and more importantly the man he shot was armed. Riots and violence broke out in Smith's neighborhood anyway. Beyond trying to downplay the race of the officer and Read more
D.C. police chief retires to work on NFL security
1:17 PM, Aug 16, 2016
The chief of the Washington, D.C. police department is retiring, and will take over as head of security for the National Football League. Cathy Lanier, who was appointed chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia in January 2007, announced on Twitter Tuesday that her retirement will take effect in September. Lanier had a 26-year career on the force, starting out as a foot patrolman in 1990. She was the first woman to lead the D.C. police department. After 26 yrs with Read more
Walker on Milwaukee protesters: 'They were criminals'
7:51 AM, Aug 16, 2016
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Tuesday that individuals involved in the violent demonstrations in Milwaukee, where sporadic gunfire and the burning of businesses began on Saturday, should not be mistaken for protesters. "I think what you saw the other day are a specific group of individuals who used this to target businesses and commit criminal acts," Walker told Fox News. Walker declared a state of emergency in Milwaukee County on Sunday after violence broke out Saturday night in response to Read more
NYPD arrests man in shooting deaths of two leaving mosque
11:36 PM, Aug 15, 2016
New York police charged 35-year-old Oscar Moral late Monday with the shooting deaths of a Muslim imam and his associate as they left a mosque over the weekend. Morel was charged with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in what prosecutors believe were pre-meditated crimes, according to the New York Police Department's chief of detectives, Robert Boyce. Officials have not ruled the incident a "hate crime," but Boyce said the option was "certainly o Read more
Scott Walker 'hopeful' the tide has turned in Milwaukee
10:34 PM, Aug 15, 2016
Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis., said Monday he expects a better night in North Milwaukee following a violent weekend of protests in the city after an unnamed black police officer fatally shot 23-year-old Sylville Smith, an armed black man. "We're hoping that things have eased down," Walker said on Fox News' "Kelly File" Monday night. "Things got a little bit quieter last night, although there were still disturbances. But our hope is tonight things will finally quiet down, thanks in large part to lead Read more
Milwaukee mayor announces another curfew amid racial unrest
3:25 PM, Aug 15, 2016
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday announced a 10 p.m. curfew for teens effective immediately following the second night of unrest in the city's Sherman Park neighborhood. Sherman Park will also be closed to the public starting at 6 p.m. until 6 a.m., a policy that will continue until further notice, due to an order from Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Protesters clashed with law enforcement for the second night in a row Sunday, injuring four M Read more
Ex-Newtown teacher asks for probation in gun-carrying case
2:31 PM, Aug 14, 2016
A former Newtown, Conn., teacher accused of carrying a loaded pistol in school is set to ask a state judge to allow him into a probation program. Jason Adams was arrested at Newtown Middle School after police say he was seen with the pistol â a loaded .45-caliber pistol in a holster â and detained by school security. He resigned in July after being placed on administrative leave. Adams is scheduled to appear in Danbury Superior Court on Tuesday for arguments on his application for accelerate Read more
Wisconsin Gov. Walker declares state of emergency
9:35 AM, Aug 14, 2016
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has declared a State of Emergency for Milwaukee County and said the National Guard could step in "as the adjutant general deems necessary" following a night of protests that turned violent in response to a fatal police shooting of an armed African-American man. Walker said he put the guard on alert following a request from Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. and after talking with Mayor Tom Barrett and Major Gen. Donald Dunbar. A fire broke out at around 10:1 Read more
Secret Service faces questions about child sex abuse
12:45 PM, Aug 12, 2016
The U.S. Secret Service is under scrutiny after a batch of newly released documents revealed that a special agent was accused in 2012 of using a date-rape drug to molest boys. The revelation, stemming from a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit, raised questions about whether the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security, which oversees it, as well as its investigative arm, took sufficient action when confronted with the allegations. In addition to the allegations involving the special ag Read more
Birthday present: Hillary teases Bill by dressing as Dolly Parton
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Byron York: Onstage, Trump sheds ego, lays off media, hones new role
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Clinton's economic plans likely to boost her corporate donors
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Black lives matter, but the movement of that name is a sham
12:01 AM, Aug 12, 2016
A new Department of Justice report on Baltimore's Police Department contains striking revelations of abuse by officers. For example: Black citizens are harassed without probable cause, leading to no charges or citations in 24 of every 25 cases. Excessive force has been routinely used even against people already in handcuffs. Retaliation is exacted against citizens for rudeness to officers. Police interfere with people exercising their right to videotape police actions. The list goes on, but is u Read more
NFL rejects Dallas Cowboys attempt to wear police decal on helmets
12:00 PM, Aug 11, 2016
The NFL rejected a petition by Dallas Cowboys to wear a helmet decal showing support of the Dallas Police Department during preseason games. According to team vice president Stephen Jones, the league had already vetoed the team wearing the decal in regular season. The preseason ban is new. The Arm in Arm decal was unveiled during a ceremony on the first day of Cowboys training camp, meant to be a sign of support and unity for both the Dallas police and the city following the fatal shootings of f Read more
Canadian police kill Islamic State sympathizer in raid
12:08 AM, Aug 11, 2016
Police in Ontario, Canada, killed a 23-year-old man Wednesday who had planned to carry out a suicide bombing in a nearby city, according to a report by CTV late Wednesday. Police stormed the Strathroy, Ontario, residence of Aaron Driver after receiving a tip that the suspect was plotting an attack later that day. Witnesses of the raid reported hearing a loud explosion and gunshots as SWAT and bomb teams moved in on Driver. "A suspect was identified and the proper course of action has been taken Read more
Trump praises NYPD for 'saving' climber
10:58 PM, Aug 10, 2016
Donald Trump praised the New York Police Department late Wednesday for rescuing a 20-year-old man who scaled one of the Republican nominee's Manhattan skyscrapers. "Great job today by the NYPD in protecting the people and saving the climber," Trump wrote shortly after 10 p.m. local time Wednesday. Great job today by the NYPD in protecting the people and saving the climber.â Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 11, 2016 The unnamed man attempted to scale the external glass walls of Trump T Read more
Washington's Union Station evacuated for second time in a month
6:08 PM, Aug 10, 2016
Union Station in Washington was evacuated around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, but Metropolitan Police have not confirmed a reason for clearing the station. The transportation hub was reopened shortly after 6 p.m. WUSA reported the closure had been in response to a fire alarm going off. The station is a few blocks north of the U.S. Capitol. The historic station is one of the busiest transportation hubs in the nation. It houses a shopping mall, large food court and Metro, Amtrak and commuter train service Read more
Police nab man who scaled Trump Tower
4:43 PM, Aug 10, 2016
A man attempted to scale the external glass walls of Trump Tower, located on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday afternoon. The unnamed person used what appeared to be suction cups in his climb up 10 floors of the 58-story mixed-use skyscraper owned by the Republican nominee Donald Trump. The New York Police Department responded to 911 calls about the trespasser around 4 p.m. Wednesday. Authorities attempted to block the man at the 16th floor with a window-washing car, but removed the ob Read more
Justice slams Baltimore police for treatment of blacks
11:39 AM, Aug 10, 2016
The Justice Department slammed the Baltimore Police Department in a new report, saying officers routinely use excessive force against blacks and targets the African-American community for enforcement. Those "longstanding systemic problems" have "eroded the mutual trust" between the department and the black community, the report released Wednesday found. The report said the agency found "reasonable cause to believe that [the Baltimore Police Department] engages in a pattern or practice of conduct Read more
Study: Victims want more compassion for criminals
6:36 PM, Aug 09, 2016
Often, when criminal justice reformers advocate rehabilitation and treatment programs over more prison time for certain offenders, the response goes something like this: "Think of the victims. If you or your child or someone you love had been hurt, you'd want the criminal to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, wouldn't you?" That seems like a compelling argument, but a new survey suggests it might make faulty assumptions about how real victims feel. A first-of-its-kind national study Read more
Justice Dept. slated to come down hard on Baltimore police
5:12 PM, Aug 09, 2016
The Justice Department is expected to come down hard on the Baltimore police force in a report set to be released Wednesday evening, multiple federal sources told the Baltimore Sun . The year-long probe examined the public's allegations that the city's law enforcement officers profiled African-Americans and other minority groups at abnormally high rates, as well as used excessive force when dealing with suspects. Federal officials revealed Baltimore police regularly violated the constitutional r Read more
WikiLeaks offers $20,000 reward for info on DNC staffer's death
2:23 PM, Aug 09, 2016
The secret-leaking website WikiLeaks is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction for the murder of Democratic National Committee staffer Seth Rich. ANNOUNCE: WikiLeaks has decided to issue a US$20k reward for information leading to conviction for the murder of DNC staffer Seth Rich.â WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) August 9, 2016 The announcement came in a message on Twitter on Tuesday. Rich, a 27-year-old staffer at the DNC, was murdered in the crime-heavy Bloomingdale neighbo Read more
New Illinois law requires students to learn how to handle being pulled over by police
2:20 PM, Aug 09, 2016
Illinois students partaking in driver's education classes will now be taught how to handle being pulled over by police. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the bill into law on Friday. It requires instruction time for students to learn how to react to a traffic stop before they get behind the wheel. The law requires driver's education teachers in public and private schools, as well as in driver training schools, to teach students how to interact with police if pulled over. The change is aimed at Read more
Chicago police release video of unarmed black teen shooting
3:52 PM, Aug 05, 2016
The shocking video showing the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teen last month by Chicago police was released Friday. Paul O'Neal, 18, was shot dead by Chicago police following a police chase. Officials released nine videos showing events leading up to the July 28 shooting, including shots being fired into a reportedly stolen car that was being driven away by O'Neal. The videos show officers handcuffing and cursing at O'Neal as he lay wounded and bloody behind a house. He died from a gunshot Read more
