Cop who killed Tamir Rice hired as a cop...AGAIN!!!!

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Saturday October 06, 2018 · 6:18 AM PDT

2018/10/06 · 06:18

WHAT. THE. FUCK?!?!?! Beyond the moral questions, why would any town take on this obvious liability??? He’s already been determined twice to be unfit for this line of work. Perhaps burn up the telephones???

“The former Cleveland police officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice has been hired by a police department in a small Ohio village.

The Times Leader reports Bellaire’s police chief confirmed Friday he hired Timothy Loehmann as a part-time officer.

Richard Flanagan said Loehmann was never charged in Tamir’s death and deserves a second chance.”

https://nypost.com/2018/10/05/officer-who-fatally-shot-tamir-rice-hired-as-a-cop-again/

Ed Schultz dead at 64. RIP

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Thursday July 05, 2018 · 10:17 AM PDT

2018/07/05 · 10:17

bismarcktribune.com/…

Longtime broadcaster Ed Schultz has died, multiple sources say.

Sources say that Schultz died of natural causes. He was 64.

Schultz started his broadcast career in TV and radio in Fargo in the early 1980s, including time as sports director at WDAY-TV in Fargo. He went on to host a show at MSNBC and most recently worked for Russia Today.

RIP Ed

Edit/update. I didn’t editorialize in this diary just passed along the breaking news I commented down below and will copy it here: “I Lost track of him after MSNBC. Was angry they let him go. I knew he went to RT, but didn’t follow his content there. Figured he had to make a living, and wouldn’t deny anyone that. Hadn’t realized he sorta went off the rails. Just learned about that here in the diary.” Regardless, he fought the good fight for a long time and was a fierce defender of unions. I wish his family and friends peace and comfort during this miserable time.

Rookie cop on the Job for 90 minutes promptly shoots 17y/o after traffic stop

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Thursday June 21, 2018 · 11:12 AM PDT

2018/06/21 · 11:12

In Pittsburgh, a brand new cop who had just been sworn in 90 minutes earlier, shot and killed an unarmed 17 year old black child. Antwon Rose was in a car that had been pulled over for suspicion of being involved in a shooting earlier. Once stopped, 2 occupants of the car got out and started running. The officer decided it was a good idea to shoot and kill this kid. Smh.

There is no excuse for this. Yes, these were the suspects. Firearms were found on the floor of the car and the back window had been shot out during the previous shootout of earlier in the day. But nothing can justify that when Antwon was shot that he was unarmed. Perhaps an officer with more time on the force, oh say….. a full shift, would not have shot this kid. Sigh.

nypost.com/...

Edit to add- it is not definitive that these were the suspects. I was presumptuous

OMG!!! THE BREATHTAKING CORRUPTION OF BALTIMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Wednesday January 31, 2018 · 7:22 AM PST

2018/01/31 · 07:22

OMG- the Baltimore Police Department may very well be the most corrupt law enforcement agency since the days of Tammany Hall. And no, that’s not hyperbole.

What we are learning is that officers are in street gangs and have been dealing drugs. That they have engaged in “murdering” even one of their own, the day before he was set to testify in open court. The revelations are astonishing.

Which leads me to the reason I stumbled on this article. As most folks here probably know, I’m a gun guy. One of the firearm blogs I read wrote a quick article referencing this source. I know nothing about the Root, so I can’t vouch for the quality of the content, but this is pretty compelling. Anyway- the head of the unit in that police department tasked with tracing weapons used in crimes, from the article:

“And then there’s the revelation that the supervisor of the unit instructed officers to carry a toy gun just in case they found themselves “in a jam” and needed to plant one. When one of the officers, Marcus Tayor, was arrested, officials couldn’t figure out why he had a toy gun in his glove compartment.”

So, it was out in the open, premeditated, standard operating procedure to plant evidence. Sometimes even used to justify murdering civilians.

I’d suggest everyone read the source article. The level of corruption is enraging. And this is coming from a middle aged man who was raised to unconditionally honor and respect law enforcement. Over the last 2 decades, it’s been stories like this have eroded my trust in ALL of them.

https://www.theroot.com/baltimore-cops-kept-toy-guns-to-plant-just-in-case-they-1822546984

Wow. Just wow.

Another credible RAPE allegation against Russell Simmons

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Thursday November 30, 2017 · 9:28 AM PST

2017/11/30 · 09:28

Russel Simmons is accused of another rape, this time by Lena Horne’s granddaughter Jenny Lumet. This is the second accusation of rape, after Keri Claussen Khalighi accused him of statutory rape from an assault when she was 17 years old. Both rapes allegedly occurred in 1991.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/writer-jenny-lumet-russell-simmons-sexually-violated-me-guest-column-1062934

http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-brett-ratner-russell-simmons-20171119-htmlstory.html?=

ps- can someone help me with tags, please. I can’t seem to figure out how to add multiple tags. Feel free to add as appropriate. Thx!!

Bowe Bergdahl pleads guilty to desertion and misbehavior in front of the enemy

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Monday October 16, 2017 · 9:13 AM PDT

2017/10/16 · 09:13

Bowe Bergdahl today plead guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. The first guilty plea carries a sentence of up to 5 years. The second charge is more serious and carries potentially a life sentence.

““I left my observation post on my own,” Bergdahl told Judge Col. Jeffrey Nance at his hearing at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. “I understand leaving was against the law.”

There were original reports that disputed whether or not other service members were killed or injured while looking for him after his desertion. That is no longer in dispute.

“Now-retired Navy SEAL James Hatch told a judge in June how he was shot in the leg, shattering his femur, by an AK-47 round while looking for Bergdahl with other special operation troops.

After 18 surgeries, Hatch still walks with a limp.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark Allen was shot in the head during the search and lost part of his brain. He is paralyzed and partially mute because of the wound.”

Bergdaghl will be sentenced on October 23. It is not clear if he entered a plea agreement in return for the guilty plea.

http://nypost.com/2017/10/16/bowe-bergdahl-pleads-guilty-to-desertion-and-misbehavior/

Hate Crime alert: Man targeted and assaulted because of disability

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Wednesday June 07, 2017 · 7:47 AM PDT

2017/06/07 · 07:47

A group of males targeted and violently assaulted a defenseless, disabled man over Memorial Day weekend. A video of the incident went viral in an effort to apprehend those responsible.

Four arrests have just been made. The prosecutor admits that the man was targeted because of his disability. With that said, I'm going to reach out to the district attorney’s office and question them if this will be charged as a felony hate crime. In an effort to protect the undeniably defenseless, it is incumbent upon the prosecutors to bring these charges. Viewing this video yesterday brought out a sickening, visceral feeling in me that I could not shake. I'm glad that these attackers have since been apprehended.

www.fox29.com/...

My suggestion to Markos- Don't do it!

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Saturday November 12, 2016 · 3:01 PM PST

2016/11/12 · 15:01

Just a suggestion to Markos. I get it, it's your site and you can do and say whatever it is that you'd like. In fact, we've been there and done that. Recently.

I have no doubt that sitting in a folder in your computer is a diary you've already written. It's just waiting for you to hit publish.

What's in that diary, is no doubt something along the lines of, "Yes we lost. We've had ample enough time to grieve. Everyone in our big tent here has had the opportunity to vent their anger and disappointment. But we can no longer afford to look backwards. It's forward for us. Be mindful of that in your posts as our moderators are, too".

Whatever auto clock/date publish that diary is set for to go live, its waaaaay too early. As a party, now reduced to an opposition party, our entire future rests on what direction, and who should lead us. IMO, MUST be a new direction. With fresh voices. But until we largely have consensus, publishing that diary will only lead to more division. Perhaps it will be a final death blow. How anxious are you to find out?

Connecticut judge dismisses entire suit brought by families of Sandy Hook tragedy

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Friday October 21, 2016 · 11:42 PM PDT

2016/10/21 · 23:42

A judge in Connecticut dismissed the plaintiffs suit against the firearm manufacturer and dealer who sold the gun used in the Sandy Hook tragedy. I have very strong feelings about the suit and the attorney who brought it. Under the circumstances, IMO, the suit was unwinnable (even frivolous) because of the PCAAA and should have never been brought in the first place. It's as if the attorney was exploiting the families for either money or fame, IMO. The attorney surely knew this battle couldn't be won in court, but only in congress.

From the article:

BRIDGEPORT — A state Superior Court judge has thrown out the lawsuit against a gunmaker brought by the families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims.

In a 54-page decision filed Friday afternoon, Judge Barbara Bellis granted a motion to strike the entire lawsuit brought against the gunmaker, Remington Outdoor Co.; the dealer, Camfour Inc.; and the company that owned the gun store; Riverview Sales where Adam Lanza’s mother bought the assault rifle.

m.ctpost.com/...

Just in- US appeals court 9th district upholds gun ban to medical marijuana card holders

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Wednesday August 31, 2016 · 2:04 PM PDT

2016/08/31 · 14:04

The 9th district court of appeals just upheld a ban prohibiting medical marijuana card holders from purchasing firearms. The case was originally brought by a lady in Nevada who was refused by a gun shop there the store owner cited that marijuana, regardless of medical, or otherwise, is still illegal on the federal level. Because of this, they are considered “prohibited” and thus illegal to enter into that transaction . FYI, this would also cover states where pot has been legalized.

i hadn't realized there had been an appeal pending. I do recall this exact situation in Michigan (I think) a few years ago where someone used his MM card for ID. I know folks initial reaction is going to try to introduce alcohol, somehow into this equation, but it's about what is legal on the federal level. Those laws have to change first.

(also- I don't post many diaries, and just want to say it's a nightmare doing so on a mobile device)

www.politico.com/...

Hey Markos- just checking, but come March 15th, will Bernie Sander's himself be banned?

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Tuesday March 08, 2016 · 9:02 PM PST

2016/03/08 · 21:02

Bernie was down recently by 20 or 30 points in Michigan. The worm Amy finally be turning. Hillary couldn't even win the ladies tonight (think it was 50/50). And Bernie won 30’s and below with 68%. My question is, if things continue on this pace, will Bernie be allowed to participate here while advocating for himself?

Jury deadlocked in first Freddie Gray trial. Who can answer some questions?

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Tuesday December 15, 2015 · 7:55 PM PST

2015/12/15 · 19:55

After a day of deliberations, the Jury informed the judge today that they were deadlocked he encouraged them back into the deliberation room.

Without speculating on what the jury is likely to do, I have a few questions. First, how many jurors are required to deadlock a jury? Can 1 juror do this? What will happen if the deadlocked jurors refuse to change their minds? I'm assuming a new jury will be empaneled? And finally, the article mentions the "Allen Charge”. Anyone have an idea what this is and how it works?

"Williams ordered the jury to keep trying to reach a verdict. It was not immediately clear how the panel was deadlocked."

"Jaros (Law professor at U of Baltimore) added that if the jury remained deadlocked, Williams could issue a so-called Allen charge, pushing them to reach a verdict"

http://nypost.com/2015/12/15/jury-deadlocked-in-cops-trial-for-freddy-gray-case/

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