Woman raped twice after Louisiana deputies sent her undercover in unmonitored drug deal

Woman raped twice after Louisiana deputies sent her undercover in unmonitored drug deal

  October 20, 2022    Buddieizreal

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Woman raped twice after Louisiana deputies sent her undercover in unmonitored drug deal 

A female informant working with law enforcement to buy drugs from a known dealer, in Mississippi, was sexually assaulted by the dealer in Louisiana in January 2021. During the attack, the woman was not monitored by law enforcement and had only passive recording devices. The police did not consider such an attack and could not transmit the operation in real-time to their monitoring station. The woman was later found to have been sexually assaulted and forced to perform oral sex on the dealer. Her assailant was arrested and charged with second-degree rape, false imprisonment, and distribution of methamphetamine. The case highlights the dangers that confidential informants face and the perils of working off criminal charges in these arrangements. The case also highlights the vast disparities in law enforcement's undercover playbook, with many agencies lacking the resources to properly train officers or monitor informant drug buys. The case prompted the department to update its equipment to monitor transactions in real-time.

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Dallas youth softball program raffles AR-15-style gun after Florida school shooting

  October 19, 2022    Buddieizreal

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 Dallas Youth Softball program raffles AR-15-style gun after Florida school shooting

A softball program in Dallas is facing criticism for holding a fundraising raffle for a semiautomatic AR-15 rifle. The Lady Dragons fast-pitch softball program, which is not affiliated with the school district, is raising money for equipment, field improvements, and keeping registration fees low. The raffle for the rifle will take place on April 4th, with tickets priced at $25. The program has stated that the winner of the raffle will have to pass background checks and that the rifle was donated by a private donor. Some residents have called the fundraiser tone-deaf and inappropriate, especially in the aftermath of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting. The program board members who approved the fundraiser have been criticized for their decision, which has caused division in the community. Despite the criticism, the softball program has stated that the raffle is legal and well-regulated and has been used successfully by similar sports organizations in the past.

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Senator Anna Kaplan Condemns Use of Nazi Salute by Political Candidates

  October 18, 2022    Buddieizreal

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 Senator Anna Kaplan Condemns Use of Nazi Salute by Political Candidates

Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) issued a statement condemning the use of a Nazi-like salute at recent rallies held by former President Donald Trump and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Mastriano of Pennsylvania. Supporters were urged to hold up their right hands in a manner similar to the "Heil Hitler" salute used by the Nazis.

Senator Kaplan emphasized the importance of learning about the Holocaust to prevent repeating the darkest chapter in history. The use of Nazi symbolism and imagery in political events is unacceptable, and Senator Kaplan calls on all Americans to join her in denouncing it. She also calls on the campaigns to immediately stop using this salute at their rallies.

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TMZ Employee Checks Kanye West over wearing "White Lives Matter" Shirt to Fashion Show

  October 17, 2022    Buddieizreal

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 TMZ Employee Checks Kanye West over wearing "White Lives Matter" Shirt to Fashion Show

Kanye West has responded to the backlash surrounding his "White Lives Matter" clothing, defending his stance and explaining the meaning behind it. On Instagram, he stated that the message is simple: white lives matter. Despite criticism from many, including Black Lives Matter, who accuse him of causing harm to the fight for justice, Kanye has not backed down from his position. While his initial defense was more confrontational, he remains firm in his beliefs. As the controversy persists, it appears that Kanye has no intention of relenting.

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6-year-old Hamilton girl escapes kidnapping attempt in front of her home

  October 16, 2022    Buddieizreal

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6-year-old Hamilton girl escapes kidnapping attempt in front of her home

A 6-year-old girl has spoken out after narrowly escaping an attempted kidnapping outside her Hamilton home. The young girl was taking out the trash when a man suddenly grabbed her and attempted to take her away. The incident was captured on a doorbell camera at the family home, and police later arrested 33-year-old Deric McPherson on charges of abduction and inappropriate grabbing.

The girl recounted the terrifying experience to ABC News, explaining how she screamed when the man grabbed her, which she thinks caused him to let go. Her father drove off to follow the perpetrator and called the police. The family credits the girl's smart response and ability to fight off her attacker as the reason she was able to escape unharmed.

Child advocates Callahan Walsh from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children praised the girl's actions, noting that in more than 83% of cases where a child prevents an abduction, it's due to their proactive response. The family is understandably shaken by the incident but relieved that their daughter is safe.

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A man loses a Basketball Game to a Woman. Returns to Shoot her 5 times after he Loses.

  October 15, 2022    Buddieizreal

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A man loses a Basketball Game to a Woman. Returns to Shoot her 5 times after he Loses.

According to Fox 4 News, a 21-year-old woman named Asia Womack from Dallas was allegedly shot by a friend who was upset after losing a basketball game, and she has passed away. The shooting occurred at a park near Womack’s home on Monday.

The shooter is said to have taken his kids and brother home after losing the pickup game against Womack. He then returned to the park and reportedly shot her five times.

“This is so senseless,” said Pastor John Delley to Fox 4 News. “You become embarrassed because a female beat you in basketball.”

Andrea Womack, Asia’s mother, revealed that her daughter had a close relationship with the shooter.

“This was supposed to be a friend of Asia’s. She’s eaten with the man,” Andrea said. “She’s fed him, and he turned on her and killed her in a vicious way.”

Dallas police are examining footage from a store near the park but have not arrested anyone yet.

“If you know where he is, where his whereabouts are, please turn him in,” Andrea urged. “Help the family out. We’re hurting.”

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Gunman sets fire to homes and opens fire on fleeing victims

  October 14, 2022    Buddieizreal

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Gunman sets fire to homes and opens fire on fleeing victims

According to authorities, a gunman ignited a series of fires in Houston homes during the early hours of Sunday morning and then proceeded to shoot at victims as they attempted to flee from the flames. The attack was carried out in ambush-style, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, before the perpetrator was killed by police.

The incident occurred at approximately 1 am on Dunlap Street in the southwest region of Houston, catching residents off-guard as they slept soundly in their homes. Houston Police have reported that the suspect, a Black male in his 40s who was allegedly evicted from the building, set fire to multiple residences to draw victims outside.

The assailant then hid in the darkness, dressed entirely in black attire and armed with a shotgun. As frightened residents escaped the burning buildings, the shooter took aim and opened fire on them.

 

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Baby is snatched by stranger after mother turned her back on the eight-month-old

  October 13, 2022    Buddieizreal

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Baby is snatched by Stranger after mother turned her back on the eight-month-old

In a South African supermarket, a male shop employee snatched an eight-month-old baby from her mother's shopping trolley as she turned her back for just ten seconds to select food from the chilled meat fridges. The butchery assistant was caught on CCTV lifting the baby out of the trolley and walking away with her in his arms. The mother, Daniella Wolff, was horrified to find her daughter missing and shouted out in horror before chasing after the employee and grabbing her baby back from him. She later shared the CCTV footage on Facebook and reported the incident to the police, resulting in the arrest of the employee. SuperSpar, the supermarket where the incident took place, suspended the employee and cooperated with the authorities in their investigation.

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Protesters call for accountability in police shooting death of Jayland Walker

  August 09, 2022    Buddieizreal

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 Protesters call for accountability in police shooting death of Jayland Walker

On Saturday, a large group of demonstrators gathered to protest the shooting death of Jayland Walker by Akron Police officers. Despite the beautiful weather, several hundred people marched between Second Baptist Church and the Akron Police Department, calling for accountability and transparency from the city and police department. The group demanded justice, stating that they would rather be at the pool on such a nice day but felt compelled to march because justice demands balance and equality. Signs and chants echoed their call for transparency and accountability.

The 25-year-old was killed in the early hours of Monday morning after a series of events that unfolded in less than five minutes. Officers tried to pull over Walker’s vehicle on Tallmadge Avenue in Akron's North Hill neighborhood around 12:30 a.m. Monday, but the car did not stop and led officers on a short pursuit. Within a few seconds of being on Route 8, officers heard a gunshot or multiple gunshots coming from Walker’s vehicle. Officers chased Walker on Route 8 and I-77, where he exited into the Firestone Park Area, before getting out of the car and running. The vehicle coasted into Firestone Christian Church while Walker ran through a grassy area and into a parking lot at Bridgestone. Officers opened fire, claiming Walker posed a deadly threat to them. The preliminary autopsy report showed more than 60 gunshot wounds on Walker’s body.

Protests have taken place in front of the Akron Police headquarters every day since Wednesday, causing periodic street closures and business shutdowns. On Thursday, the city canceled its annual Independence Day weekend event Rib, White and Blue. Mayor Dan Horrigan stated, “It’s not the time for a city-led celebration.” The Mayor and Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett will hold a press conference on Sunday at 1 p.m. to release more details and footage from the incident. Akron now requires the release of body camera footage within seven days of police use of force events that result in death or serious injury. The investigation has been turned over to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations.

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10,000 cattle die for heat and humidity

  August 09, 2022    Buddieizreal

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 10,000 cattle die for heat and humidity

According to officials, extreme heat and humidity in southwest Kansas have caused the deaths of thousands of cattle in recent days. The total number of deaths is difficult to determine, as ranchers are not required to report losses. The state Department of Agriculture has been monitoring the situation, with a spokesperson citing several weather factors that led to heat stress for cattle. Temperatures were in the 80s and low 90s until a sudden spike to 100 degrees on June 11, followed by two more days of triple-digit heat. Reuters reported that at least 2,000 animals were lost based on the number of carcasses state officials were asked to help dispose of, but the number could be much higher, up to 10,000 or more according to DTN, an outlet specializing in agriculture industry analysis.

Scarlett Hagins, Vice President of Communications for the Kansas Livestock Association, stated that while heat stress deaths do occur, they typically do not happen on this scale. The problem, in this case, is that temperatures were high during the day but did not drop at night, or at least not far enough, largely due to uncharacteristically high humidity. This worsened with consecutive days of high heat, and as such, the cattle could not get any relief. Hagins explained that normally western and southwestern Kansas is not humid, making this a unique and unfortunate event.

The rising temperatures are also a concern, with a high of 103 expected on June 16 in Ulysses, reportedly the town hardest hit by the heatwave, followed by 100-degree heat on June 17. The Department of Agriculture is standing by to provide information and assistance as needed and is in contact with ranchers in the area.

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Twin sisters shot waiter in the face over $3 hamburger

  August 09, 2022    Buddieizreal

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 Twin sisters shot waiter in the face over $3 hamburger

Two twin sisters are facing charges of attempted first-degree intentional homicide after a violent incident at a restaurant in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in which they allegedly shot a server. The January 30 incident is one of the latest examples of violence targeting food service industry employees during the coronavirus pandemic when there have been reported labor shortages and supply chain interruptions. The sisters, identified as Breanta and Bryanna Johnson in a criminal complaint, were two of four women arrested by Wauwatosa police in connection with the incident.

According to the complaint, the sisters and two others were being "impatient and rude" while sitting in a corner booth inside the restaurant and started arguing with employees because their food wasn't being served quickly enough. When the employees asked them to leave, Breanta Johnson allegedly went outside and brought back a handgun. Bryanna Johnson is accused of trying to "pistol whip" the server while her sister fought with him, and was identified as the one who allegedly shot him in the face.

The violence against restaurant workers has been on the rise in recent years, with a survey released in December reporting more than 77,000 incidents of violence or threats of violence in nine of California's major cities between 2017 and 2020. This trend has continued in recent weeks, with incidents such as a shooting at a McDonald's restaurant in St. Louis and a Wendy's employee suffering a gunshot wound to the head in Phoenix during an argument over barbecue sauce. Additionally, a survey last summer found that 62% of restaurant workers reported experiencing emotional abuse and disrespect from customers.

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Pastor stabbed and set on fire by man she was trying to help

  August 09, 2022    Buddieizreal

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 Pastor stabbed and set on fire by man she was trying to help

Police in DeKalb County, Georgia have reported that a 27-year-old man, Christopher Griggs, stabbed and burned a 57-year-old pastor, Rev. Marita Harrell, who was attempting to help him. Griggs has been charged with arson and murder, and homicide detectives have since arrested him.

Harrell was a senior pastor at Connections @ Metropolitan church and had been helping Griggs, who was being mentored by Harrell at the time of the attack. The incident took place on May 19th, and Griggs later abandoned Harrell’s body on the side of a road.

According to warrants, Griggs used a large kitchen knife to stab Harrell before setting her on fire. Harrell had moved to Atlanta over thirty years ago and had been a member of Central United Methodist Church for over twenty-five years before accepting the call to become a senior pastor.

Harrell was known for her desire to help others, and the news of her passing left many close friends and family members heartbroken. Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson of the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church issued a statement expressing her sadness over Harrell’s passing and extended her condolences to Harrell’s family, church, and loved ones.

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Man left paralyzed after his head was slammed against back of police van

  August 09, 2022    Buddieizreal

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 Man left paralyzed after his head was slammed against back of police van

A man from Connecticut was left paralyzed after he was injured while riding in a police van, and his family is claiming that several officers ignored his pleas for help. The man, Randy Cox, was handcuffed and incapacitated when police in New Haven dragged him out of the van. The incident occurred on June 19th, after officers arrived in response to a weapons complaint. Authorities arrested Cox, who was carrying a firearm illegally and were taking him to jail when the officer driving the van suddenly stopped, causing Cox's head to slam against the back of the vehicle. A video of the incident showed Cox repeatedly calling for help while an officer ignored him for almost four minutes before calling for an ambulance to meet him at the station. Several other officers then berated Cox, and he was dragged out of the van before being placed in a holding cell where he was shackled despite being paralyzed from the chest down. The family is pursuing damages against the city, and the five officers involved have been placed on paid leave pending an investigation.

 The city has announced policy changes, including installing seat belts in all police department transport vans and requiring officers to buckle in detainees. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing Cox's family and plans to seek a civil settlement from the city to cover Cox's medical care and lifelong injuries, as well as criminal accountability for the officers involved.

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Tucker Carlson talks about Bobby Crimo

  August 09, 2022    Buddieizreal

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Tucker Carlson talks about Bobby Crimo

During his Tuesday show, Tucker Carlson insinuated that women who lecture men about male privilege may contribute to mass shootings in the United States. Carlson's comments came after the recent mass shooting at a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois, where seven people were killed, and over two dozen people were injured. The primary suspect, Robert E. Crimo III, was charged with seven counts of first-degree murder.

Carlson claimed that poor mental health is a significant factor in mass shootings and stated that there are many people like Crimo in America. Carlson pointed out that Crimo did not seem like a stable person, yet no one raised the alarm. Carlson suggested that this is because there are many young men in America who look and act like Crimo, living in a solitary fantasy world of social media, porn, and video games.

He then claimed that these men may be angry because they believe their lives will be worse than their parents', and that they are high on drugs. Carlson asserted that these men are prescribed psychotropic drugs, such as SSRIs or antidepressants, and that a shockingly large number of them have been prescribed these drugs by their doctors.

Carlson questioned why the authorities did not act on the red flags they had seen from Crimo before his alleged actions in the July 4 attack. He highlighted two instances where police encountered Crimo before the shooting, where he attempted to die by suicide and had a large collection of knives confiscated.

In conclusion, Tucker Carlson suggested that women lecturing men about male privilege and poor mental health are significant factors that contribute to mass shootings in the United States. He also questioned why the authorities did not act more on the red flags they had seen from Crimo.

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Man who spent 33 years in prison back behind bars, now charged with attempted murder

  August 09, 2022    Buddieizreal

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 Man who spent 33 years in prison back behind bars, now charged with attempted murder

On Friday night, a man was shot and hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries on A. Phillip Randolph Boulevard in Jacksonville. Edward Taylor was subsequently arrested and charged with attempted murder. The police obtained a description of the shooter from surveillance footage that captured the incident. The footage shows the suspect walking towards the victim, pointing a firearm at him, and shooting him in the chest. The suspect's vehicle had several bullet holes in it and was caught on camera driving away. The police later found Taylor removing items from the trunk of his car, which also had bullet holes in it, and arrested him. Taylor claimed that he heard a single gunshot and left the scene, but his car was hit by gunfire, and he pulled over to change his tire when the police apprehended him.

Taylor was granted parole and released from prison in 2019. The State Attorney's Office's Conviction Integrity Review received three separate referrals regarding Taylor's 1986 conviction for sexually assaulting a child. The review found that evidence had not been disclosed to Taylor's defense and that there were other errors in the case, leading to his exoneration in 2010. However, Taylor's unrelated arrest will be reviewed by the State, which will make a filing decision. Taylor is currently being held on a $1.1 million bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 18.

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