thedailycaller--2020-08-10--BARR: Ohio Gov. Pushes Gun Control Agenda Again

Politicians love anniversaries , especially those recalling tragic events .
Every time an anniversary of such a public event occurs — whether the first , fifth , tenth or twenty-fifth — some politician will rush to remind the public of the past event as a way to position himself or herself as a true leader , by calling for the government to do whatever it is they want done that would have prevented the prior tragedy or which they claim will prevent its recurrence .
This past week , amidst the myriad problems relating to the COVID pandemic and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses in cities across the country , Republican Ohio Gov .
Mike DeWine used the bully pulpit of his office to again call for the state legislature to pass gun control measures he has long championed .
The timing for his latest call was the anniversary of a shooting spree last August 4th by an individual outside a Dayton , Ohio bar who fatally shot nine people before he was shot dead by police .
In the immediate aftermath of that 2019 shooting , DeWine issued a call for the legislature to pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including many that bore no relationship to the manner by which the Dayton shooter — a 26-year old white male with antifa sympathies — was able to obtain the firearm he used to carry out his horrific crime .
Included in DeWine ’ s proposal were measures constituting what has become known in recent years as a “ Red Flag Law.
” Such a law empowers law enforcement officers and other individuals including friends or relatives of a gun owner , to obtain a court order directing police to seize all firearms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order is directed , based on allegations that the individual poses a threat to himself or others .
A number of states already have passed such measures , despite their constitutional infirmities .
DeWine ’ s initial legislative package also called for what would amount to a statewide “ universal ” background check system for virtually all firearms transfers including those between private , law-abiding citizens .
Thus far , Ohio ’ s legislature has shown little interest in passing such far-reaching legislation , despite DeWine ’ s pressing .
In the face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2019 backed away from some of the more problematic provisions in what he cleverly titled his “ STRONG Ohio ” bill , including those that would have directly and formally established a Red Flag Law .
However , the details of his proposed law clearly move toward just such a law , and he continues to press for other problematic provisions , including opening the door to a potential firearms registry for transfers between private persons .
Like many gun control advocates holding public office , DeWine appears drawn to the limelight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the legislature and the public to enact meaningful measures that would address actual problems but still within both the letter and the intent of the Second Amendment and other provisions in our Constitution ’ s Bill of Rights .
In fact , hidden within his proposals are some measures that could provide the basis for such action .
If , instead of grandstanding before the media on the anniversary of a tragedy that already constituted a criminal act , the Governor worked hard to craft more limited legislation and budgetary measures that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep firearms out of the hands of persons not allowed under long-standing federal to possess them , he likely would have far more success .
But then again , that is much harder than calling a news conference and restating the time-worn trope that “ Doing nothing is simply not an option , ” as he did last week .
Bob Barr represented Georgia ’ s 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 and served as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia from 1986 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President of the Law Enforcement Education Foundation based in Atlanta , Georgia .

Politicians love anniversaries, especially those recalling tragic events. Every time an anniversary of such a public event occurs — whether the first, fifth, tenth or twenty-fifth — some politician will rush to remind the public of the past event as a way to position himself or herself as a true leader, by calling for the government to do whatever it is they want done that would have prevented the prior tragedy or which they claim will prevent its recurrence.
This past week, amidst the myriad problems relating to the COVID pandemic and the recurring violence destroying lives, property and businesses in cities across the country, Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine used the bully pulpit of his office to again call for the state legislature to pass gun control measures he has long championed. The timing for his latest call was the anniversary of a shooting spree last August 4th by an individual outside a Dayton, Ohio bar who fatally shot nine people before he was shot dead by police.
In the immediate aftermath of that 2019 shooting, DeWine issued a call for the legislature to pass a long list of gun control measures, including many that bore no relationship to the manner by which the Dayton shooter — a 26-year old white male with antifa sympathies — was able to obtain the firearm he used to carry out his horrific crime.
Included in DeWine’s proposal were measures constituting what has become known in recent years as a “Red Flag Law.” Such a law empowers law enforcement officers and other individuals including friends or relatives of a gun owner, to obtain a court order directing police to seize all firearms possessed by the person against whom the order is directed, based on allegations that the individual poses a threat to himself or others. A number of states already have passed such measures, despite their constitutional infirmities. DeWine’s initial legislative package also called for what would amount to a statewide “universal” background check system for virtually all firearms transfers including those between private, law-abiding citizens.
Thus far, Ohio’s legislature has shown little interest in passing such far-reaching legislation, despite DeWine’s pressing.
In the face of this legislative resistance, DeWine later in 2019 backed away from some of the more problematic provisions in what he cleverly titled his “STRONG Ohio” bill, including those that would have directly and formally established a Red Flag Law. However, the details of his proposed law clearly move toward just such a law, and he continues to press for other problematic provisions, including opening the door to a potential firearms registry for transfers between private persons.
Like many gun control advocates holding public office, DeWine appears drawn to the limelight rather than the hard work of dealing with the legislature and the public to enact meaningful measures that would address actual problems but still within both the letter and the intent of the Second Amendment and other provisions in our Constitution’s Bill of Rights. In fact, hidden within his proposals are some measures that could provide the basis for such action.
If, instead of grandstanding before the media on the anniversary of a tragedy that already constituted a criminal act, the Governor worked hard to craft more limited legislation and budgetary measures that address known deficiencies in laws designed already to keep firearms out of the hands of persons not allowed under long-standing federal to possess them, he likely would have far more success. But then again, that is much harder than calling a news conference and restating the time-worn trope that “Doing nothing is simply not an option,” as he did last week.
Bob Barr represented Georgia’s 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 and served as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia from 1986 to 1990. He now serves as President of the Law Enforcement Education Foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--Oddsmakers Expect A Power 5 Conference To Postpone The Football Season By Aug. 15

Oddsmakers believe a Power Five conference will postpone the football season by Saturday .
According to oddsmaker Danny Sheridan , offshore books have a postponement announcement from a P5 conference by Aug. 15 at -1000 .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) As much as it pains me to say it , you should 100 % bet on a P5 conference postponing the season during the coronavirus pandemic .
At this point , I ’ m not sure it ’ s even avoidable .
There was chatter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Big 10 could come at any moment .
Now , it ’ s expected that at least one conference — most likely the Big 10 — will announce this week that the football season is postponed .
I ’ d be shocked at this point if a P5 conference didn ’ t announce a delay at a minimum at some point this week .
It could literally come at any moment .
We ’ re at the brink , and that ’ s putting it lightly .
Unfortunately , I think the oddsmakers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correct , and that ’ s nothing short of being depressing as all hell .
Let us know in the comments how you ’ d bet .

Oddsmakers believe a Power Five conference will postpone the football season by Saturday.
According to oddsmaker Danny Sheridan, offshore books have a postponement announcement from a P5 conference by Aug. 15 at -1000. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Offshore sports book odds on “will a Power 5 Conference announce a season postponement before 8-15-20”: Yes -10:1 & No + 5.5:1 (Yes -1000 & No + 550). — Danny Sheridan (@DannySheridan1) August 9, 2020
As much as it pains me to say it, you should 100% bet on a P5 conference postponing the season during the coronavirus pandemic. At this point, I’m not sure it’s even avoidable.
There was chatter Sunday night night that announcement from the Big 10 could come at any moment.
Now, it’s expected that at least one conference — most likely the Big 10 — will announce this week that the football season is postponed.
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I’d be shocked at this point if a P5 conference didn’t announce a delay at a minimum at some point this week. It could literally come at any moment.
We’re at the brink, and that’s putting it lightly. Unfortunately, I think the oddsmakers are going to turn out to be correct, and that’s nothing short of being depressing as all hell.
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Let us know in the comments how you’d bet.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--Coronavirus Fears Hand Biden 6 Point Leads In Wisconsin And Pennsylvania, New Poll Shows

Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump by 6 points in both Wisconsin and Pennsylvania , two battleground states that Trump carried in 2016 , a new poll from CBS shows .
The poll shows that 49 % of Pennsylvania participants prefer Biden win the election compared to 43 percent who prefer Trump .
48 % of people surveyed in Wisconsin also favor Biden , compared to Trump ’ s 42 % .
CBS and YouGov surveyed 1,225 likely voters in Pennsylvania and 1,009 in Wisconsin from August 4-7 , and their findings have a 3.7 percent margin of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Republican National Committee told the Daily Caller in July that most polls aren ’ t accurate because they survey registered voters .
She explained that the Trump campaign ’ s internal polls all survey likely voters when asked about recent comments made by Trump and new campaign chairman Bill Stepien .
The driving factor in CBS ’ poll was the president ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
47 % of participants , in both Pennsylvania and Wisconsin , said that Biden would do a better job handling the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 32 % in Wisconsin said Trump would do a better job .
( RELATED : ‘ Hey , If I ’ m Wrong , I Will Lose An Election ’ — Trump Digs His Heels In On ‘ Black Lives Matter , ’ National Anthem Protests ) The president does hold slight advantages over Biden on the economy , leading by one point in Pennsylvania and four points in Wisconsin .
Trump told a group of reporters gathered at the FujiFilm Diosynth Biotechnologies facility in North Carolina back in July that his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading Biden in most battleground states .
“ We ’ re leading in North Carolina .
We ’ re leading in Pennsylvania .
We ’ re leading in Arizona , ” he said .
“ We ’ re leading nicely in Florida .
I think our poll numbers are very good .
We ’ re leading substantially in Georgia.
” “ Four years ago , I was losing everywhere .
I had poll numbers where I wasn ’ t going to win any state , and I ended up winning every one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I wasn ’ t going to win any of them and I won all of them .
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Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump by 6 points in both Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, two battleground states that Trump carried in 2016, a new poll from CBS shows.
The poll shows that 49% of Pennsylvania participants prefer Biden win the election compared to 43 percent who prefer Trump. 48% of people surveyed in Wisconsin also favor Biden, compared to Trump’s 42%.
CBS and YouGov surveyed 1,225 likely voters in Pennsylvania and 1,009 in Wisconsin from August 4-7, and their findings have a 3.7 percent margin of error. Elizabeth Harrington, national spokeswoman for the Republican National Committee told the Daily Caller in July that most polls aren’t accurate because they survey registered voters. She explained that the Trump campaign’s internal polls all survey likely voters when asked about recent comments made by Trump and new campaign chairman Bill Stepien.
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The driving factor in CBS’ poll was the president’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. 47% of participants, in both Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, said that Biden would do a better job handling the pandemic than Trump. 37% in Pennsylvania and 32% in Wisconsin said Trump would do a better job. (RELATED: ‘Hey, If I’m Wrong, I Will Lose An Election’ — Trump Digs His Heels In On ‘Black Lives Matter,’ National Anthem Protests)
The president does hold slight advantages over Biden on the economy, leading by one point in Pennsylvania and four points in Wisconsin.
Trump told a group of reporters gathered at the FujiFilm Diosynth Biotechnologies facility in North Carolina back in July that his campaign’s internal polling showed him leading Biden in most battleground states.
“We’re leading in North Carolina. We’re leading in Pennsylvania. We’re leading in Arizona,” he said. “We’re leading nicely in Florida. I think our poll numbers are very good. We’re leading substantially in Georgia.”
“Four years ago, I was losing everywhere. I had poll numbers where I wasn’t going to win any state, and I ended up winning every one of them. You know the swing states, I wasn’t going to win any of them and I won all of them.”


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--HBO Releases A New Preview For The Upcoming Limited Series ‘The Undoing’ With Nicole Kidman

The plot of the series , according to HBO ’ s YouTube description , is as follows : The limited series The Undoing , premiering October 25th , stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant as Grace and Jonathan Fraser , who are living the only lives they ever wanted for themselves .
Overnight a chasm opens in their lives : a violent death and a chain of terrible revelations .
Left behind in the wake of a spreading and very public disaster and horrified by the ways in which she has failed to heed her own advice , Grace must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her child ( Noah Jupe ) and her family .
Judging from the preview , fans are going to be in for a wild and trippy ride as we get to the bottom of whatever the hell is going on .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ‘ Shocks In Episode 4 ‘ The Mother Of Exiles ’ With The Return Of The Man In Black ) HBO is bringing the heat lately with their upcoming shows .
They have “ The Undoing ” coming out October 25 and “ The Third Day ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re trying to crank things up a notch with these new dark series .
As I always say when it comes to HBO , there ’ s not another network on TV that can put together dark and twisted content like HBO can .
There are plenty of examples of the network creating smashing success in that genre .
Now , the network is bringing us this series about “ ugly truths ” being covered up , and Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant are leading the way .
If that doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then I don ’ t know what does .
There ’ s zero percent chance that I end up missing “ The Undoing ” when it arrives October 25 , and I have a feeling many of you are with me .
Let us know in the comments if you plan on checking it out because it looks damn intriguing .

HBO’s new limited series “The Undoing” looks outstanding.
The plot of the series, according to HBO’s YouTube description, is as follows:
The limited series The Undoing, premiering October 25th , stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant as Grace and Jonathan Fraser, who are living the only lives they ever wanted for themselves. Overnight a chasm opens in their lives: a violent death and a chain of terrible revelations. Left behind in the wake of a spreading and very public disaster and horrified by the ways in which she has failed to heed her own advice, Grace must dismantle one life and create another for her child (Noah Jupe) and her family.
Judging from the preview, fans are going to be in for a wild and trippy ride as we get to the bottom of whatever the hell is going on. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld‘ Shocks In Episode 4 ‘The Mother Of Exiles’ With The Return Of The Man In Black)
Give it a watch below.
HBO is bringing the heat lately with their upcoming shows. They have “The Undoing” coming out October 25 and “The Third Day” arrives in September.
Clearly, they’re trying to crank things up a notch with these new dark series.
As I always say when it comes to HBO, there’s not another network on TV that can put together dark and twisted content like HBO can.
There are plenty of examples of the network creating smashing success in that genre.
Now, the network is bringing us this series about “ugly truths” being covered up, and Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant are leading the way.
If that doesn’t sound like an awesome series, then I don’t know what does.
There’s zero percent chance that I end up missing “The Undoing” when it arrives October 25, and I have a feeling many of you are with me.
Let us know in the comments if you plan on checking it out because it looks damn intriguing.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--Will The SEC Play Football Alone During The Coronavirus Pandemic?

The SEC might play football alone in the fall .
At the moment , the fate of college football is in limbo after it was reported that the Big 10 might sit the season out during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) If the B1G and other Power Five conferences pull the plug , would the SEC refuse to join them ?
According to Sports Illustrated ’ s Tony Barnhart , the SEC could very easily end up going in on the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why is that the SEC has created flexibility in the schedule , and that there ’ s no reason for them to cancel the season just yet or potentially at all .
Respectfully , I actually disagree with the idea that the SEC would go alone .
The SEC might play if the PAC-12 falls , and they might even play if the B1G refuses to play .
However , I ’ m not sure I see a scenario unfolding where every single Power Five team sits except those in the SEC .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the SEC , and the PR nightmare that might unfold if a kid gets sick is impossible to comprehend .
If the Big 12 , ACC and Big 10 all shut things down , then the SEC has to follow suit .
They might not want to and they might even think it ’ s foolish .
However , they won ’ t have much of a choice .
I ’ d be shocked if the SEC plays alone , but all options are on the table .

The SEC might play football alone in the fall.
At the moment, the fate of college football is in limbo after it was reported that the Big 10 might sit the season out during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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If the B1G and other Power Five conferences pull the plug, would the SEC refuse to join them? According to Sports Illustrated’s Tony Barnhart, the SEC could very easily end up going in on the season alone.
Barnhart’s biggest reason why is that the SEC has created flexibility in the schedule, and that there’s no reason for them to cancel the season just yet or potentially at all.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by LSU Football (@lsufootball) on Jul 19, 2020 at 10:36am PDT
Respectfully, I actually disagree with the idea that the SEC would go alone. The SEC might play if the PAC-12 falls, and they might even play if the B1G refuses to play.
However, I’m not sure I see a scenario unfolding where every single Power Five team sits except those in the SEC.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ole Miss Football (@olemissfb) on Aug 1, 2020 at 1:00pm PDT
The optics of that would be brutal for the SEC, and the PR nightmare that might unfold if a kid gets sick is impossible to comprehend.
If the Big 12, ACC and Big 10 all shut things down, then the SEC has to follow suit. They might not want to and they might even think it’s foolish.
However, they won’t have much of a choice.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ole Miss Football (@olemissfb) on Aug 7, 2020 at 3:15pm PDT
I’d be shocked if the SEC plays alone, but all options are on the table.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--Cleveland Indians Pitcher Zach Plesac Sent Home For Violating Coronavirus Protocol

The Cleveland Indians have sent home pitcher Zach Plesac .
According to Ken Rosenthal , Plesac was sent home after he went out Saturday night with friends in Chicago , which violated team protocol during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Jeff Passan also confirmed that Plesac was sent packing “ after he violated team rules by leaving the hotel to go out in Chicago.
” Good for the Indians for pulling the trigger on sending one of their top players home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pandemic , and these players are paid to play baseball .
They ’ re not paid to hang out with their buddies and breach protocol .
If they want to do that , then they don ’ t need to play .
It ’ s that simple .
Either follow the rules , or get the hell off of the team .
By not following the rules , you ’ re putting the entire organization at risk .
It ’ s incredibly selfish and stupid , and there ’ s no other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as you ’ re being paid to play , then follow the coronavirus rules !
Don ’ t take unnecessary risks and put the clubhouse at risk .
This shouldn ’ t be hard to understand .
Props to the Indians for sending a message .
Hopefully , more players don ’ t make dumb mistakes .

The Cleveland Indians have sent home pitcher Zach Plesac.
According to Ken Rosenthal, Plesac was sent home after he went out Saturday night with friends in Chicago, which violated team protocol during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Indians pitcher Zach Plesac sent home to Cleveland after going out with friends in Chicago on Saturday night in violation of team rules and league’s health and safety protocols. With @ZackMeisel: https://t.co/46ov4QqfaV — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 9, 2020
Jeff Passan also confirmed that Plesac was sent packing “after he violated team rules by leaving the hotel to go out in Chicago.”
Can confirm that the Indians sent home starter Zach Plesac after he violated team rules by leaving the hotel to go out in Chicago, as The Athletic reported. Cleveland has been extremely stringent with protocols, and this action is a warning to their players — and perhaps others’. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 9, 2020
Good for the Indians for pulling the trigger on sending one of their top players home. We’re in the middle of a pandemic, and these players are paid to play baseball.
They’re not paid to hang out with their buddies and breach protocol. If they want to do that, then they don’t need to play.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach Plesac (@z3plesac) on Aug 4, 2020 at 11:18am PDT
It’s that simple. Either follow the rules, or get the hell off of the team. By not following the rules, you’re putting the entire organization at risk.
It’s incredibly selfish and stupid, and there’s no other way to put it. As long as you’re being paid to play, then follow the coronavirus rules!
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach Plesac (@z3plesac) on Jul 17, 2020 at 7:34am PDT
Don’t take unnecessary risks and put the clubhouse at risk. This shouldn’t be hard to understand. Props to the Indians for sending a message. Hopefully, more players don’t make dumb mistakes.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--Donovan Mitchell Uploads Instagram Audio Of A Woman Saying ‘Oh My God’

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell recently uploaded some bizarre audio to his Instagram .
According to BroBible , Mitchell ’ s Instagram story accidentally featured what sounded like a woman having sex and saying “ Oh my God.
” The audio was quickly taken down , but not before it spread on social media .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can listen to it below .
Not a great look my friends , especially when you consider the fact that women aren ’ t allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Disney .
So , where the hell did this woman ’ s voice come from , who was she , what was she doing in the bubble , or was she not even there at all ?
These are all questions that we need answers to , and we need answers right now .
Seeing as how the NBA has done an excellent job of making sure people can ’ t breach the bubble , I highly doubt there was actually a woman with Mitchell .
If there was , then he should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in when it seems like an impossible venture .
The identity of the woman on the audio might go down as one of the great unsolved mysteries of our generation .
We need to know !
Either way , it ’ s all over social media , which is just another reminder of why you need to be damn careful about what you post .
Something tells me Mitchell ’ s teammates are going to have a few jokes for him in the locker room .

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell recently uploaded some bizarre audio to his Instagram.
According to BroBible, Mitchell’s Instagram story accidentally featured what sounded like a woman having sex and saying “Oh my God.” The audio was quickly taken down, but not before it spread on social media. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can listen to it below.
What’s happening on Donovan Mitchell’s IG Live? Sex? Porn? pic.twitter.com/NY00aep3ro — EgotasticSports (@EgotasticSports) August 10, 2020
Donovan Mitchell on IG Live pic.twitter.com/uvpTtOnwLw — THE REALU (@therealutahutes) August 9, 2020
Deleted and removed from his IG — THE REALU (@therealutahutes) August 9, 2020
Not a great look my friends, especially when you consider the fact that women aren’t allowed inside the NBA’s bubble at Disney.
So, where the hell did this woman’s voice come from, who was she, what was she doing in the bubble, or was she not even there at all?
These are all questions that we need answers to, and we need answers right now.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) on Aug 8, 2020 at 6:13pm PDT
Seeing as how the NBA has done an excellent job of making sure people can’t breach the bubble, I highly doubt there was actually a woman with Mitchell.
If there was, then he should be applauded for successfully sneaking a woman in when it seems like an impossible venture.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) on Aug 6, 2020 at 12:10pm PDT
The identity of the woman on the audio might go down as one of the great unsolved mysteries of our generation. We need to know!
Either way, it’s all over social media, which is just another reminder of why you need to be damn careful about what you post. Something tells me Mitchell’s teammates are going to have a few jokes for him in the locker room.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--REPORT: St. Louis Cardinals Vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Series Postponed

The St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates series has reportedly been postponed .
According to Jeff Passan , the entire series between the two teams has been postponed until a later date .
The Cardinals have had major issues this season after positive coronavirus tests , and their series against the Pirates are just the latest games to be called off .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s truly incredible watching how the NBA and MLB have handled the coronavirus in their own ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created a bubble in Orlando at Disney , and it ’ s been incredibly successful .
In fact , the NBA ’ s bubble has been insanely successful .
The MLB went a different direction .
The league didn ’ t create a bubble , and has allowed teams to travel .
It ’ s been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster .
The Marlins and Cardinals have both been smashed by coronavirus , had to cancel games and both organizations have appeared to be at the brink .
While there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I think it ’ s very realistic to wonder whether or not the season will finish as planned .
The MLB has just had one problem after another thanks to coronavirus .
Hopefully , the league figures out a way to get the situation under control , but at this point , we should all know that it ’ s just chaos .
I can promise this won ’ t be the last hiccup the MLB has .

The St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates series has reportedly been postponed.
According to Jeff Passan, the entire series between the two teams has been postponed until a later date. The Cardinals have had major issues this season after positive coronavirus tests, and their series against the Pirates are just the latest games to be called off. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Games were supposed to start Monday.
The entire series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates this week has been postponed, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 9, 2020
It’s truly incredible watching how the NBA and MLB have handled the coronavirus in their own ways and the respective outcomes.
The NBA created a bubble in Orlando at Disney, and it’s been incredibly successful. In fact, the NBA’s bubble has been insanely successful.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by St. Louis Cardinals (@cardinals) on Jul 25, 2020 at 5:30pm PDT
The MLB went a different direction. The league didn’t create a bubble, and has allowed teams to travel. It’s been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster.
The Marlins and Cardinals have both been smashed by coronavirus, had to cancel games and both organizations have appeared to be at the brink.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by St. Louis Cardinals (@cardinals) on Jul 28, 2020 at 8:45pm PDT
While there’s certainty at all in what will happen, I think it’s very realistic to wonder whether or not the season will finish as planned.
The MLB has just had one problem after another thanks to coronavirus. Hopefully, the league figures out a way to get the situation under control, but at this point, we should all know that it’s just chaos.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by St. Louis Cardinals (@cardinals) on Aug 5, 2020 at 3:55pm PDT
I can promise this won’t be the last hiccup the MLB has.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--UTEP Postpones Training Camp After 4 Players Test Positive For Coronavirus

UTEP has postponed the start of football training camp because of coronavirus .
According to a release from the program , the Miners won ’ t start training camp as scheduled after four members of the team tested positive for coronavirus .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The entire team is in a five day minimum quarantine and the players with the virus are isolating for two weeks .
The team will be tested against Wednesday , and then a decision will be made on workouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release below .
Another hour passes in the world of college football , and we have some more bad news to report .
It ’ s a story as old as time !
UTEP is just the latest program to push off training camp or make significant changes during the coronavirus pandemic .
The entire Big 10 isn ’ t allowed to put on pads right now .
So , you know things aren ’ t even close to getting back to normal .
Hopefully , UTEP retests everyone Wednesday , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they somehow get worse , then the Miners will be in huge trouble with the season starting in September .
The time window to get things correct is rapidly closing .
We need some good news .
I don ’ t know where we ’ re going to get it in the world of college football , but we need it .

UTEP has postponed the start of football training camp because of coronavirus.
According to a release from the program, the Miners won’t start training camp as scheduled after four members of the team tested positive for coronavirus. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by UTEP Football (@utepfb) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:19am PDT
The entire team is in a five day minimum quarantine and the players with the virus are isolating for two weeks. The team will be tested against Wednesday, and then a decision will be made on workouts resuming.
You can read the full release below.
BREAKING: UTEP has postponed the start of football training camp after 4 members of the team test positive for COVID-19, all asymptomatic. There will be a retest on Wednesday; once results are received, a determination on the start of practice will be made. Full release: pic.twitter.com/Lg7hf74Om0 — Colin Deaver (@ColinDeaverTV) August 9, 2020
Another hour passes in the world of college football, and we have some more bad news to report. It’s a story as old as time!
UTEP is just the latest program to push off training camp or make significant changes during the coronavirus pandemic.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by UTEP Football (@utepfb) on Jul 13, 2020 at 2:13pm PDT
The entire Big 10 isn’t allowed to put on pads right now. So, you know things aren’t even close to getting back to normal.
Hopefully, UTEP retests everyone Wednesday, and the results all come back negative. If they somehow get worse, then the Miners will be in huge trouble with the season starting in September.
The time window to get things correct is rapidly closing.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by UTEP Football (@utepfb) on Mar 31, 2020 at 2:15pm PDT
We need some good news. I don’t know where we’re going to get it in the world of college football, but we need it.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--Simon Cowell Breaks His Back In A Biking Accident

According to Page Six , Cowell suffered a broken back Saturday in a biking accident in Los Angeles , and a metal rod had to be placed into his back during surgery .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The music industry legend tweeted late Sunday night that the news was true .
“ I have broken part of my back .
Thank you to everyone for your kind messages , ” Cowell tweeted in part .
He also thanked the medical professionals looking out for him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation .
Anytime you ’ re dealing with broken bones in the area where your spin is located , you ’ re dealing with a bad situation .
I don ’ t even understand how this happened , but a source told Page Six that the electric bike landed on him when he fell off .
I don ’ t know anything about electric bikes , but they must weigh a lot if they can cause your back to break by landing on you .
Luckily , it sounds like Cowell is ultimately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was even in high enough spirits to crack a joke at his own expense .
Cowell likely has a very long road to recovery ahead of him , but at least he ’ s already in great enough shape to be on social media .
I think we can all agree that ’ s a good sign .
Hopefully , he bounces back in a big way .

Simon Cowell has suffered a broken back.
According to Page Six, Cowell suffered a broken back Saturday in a biking accident in Los Angeles, and a metal rod had to be placed into his back during surgery. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The music industry legend tweeted late Sunday night that the news was true.
“I have broken part of my back. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages,” Cowell tweeted in part. He also thanked the medical professionals looking out for him.
Some good advice…
If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time.
I have broken part of my back.
Thank you to everyone for your kind messages. — Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) August 10, 2020
And a massive thank you to all the nurses and doctors. Some of the nicest people I have ever met.
Stay safe everyone
Simon. — Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) August 10, 2020
This is obviously an incredibly scary situation. Anytime you’re dealing with broken bones in the area where your spin is located, you’re dealing with a bad situation.
I don’t even understand how this happened, but a source told Page Six that the electric bike landed on him when he fell off.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @simoncowell on Apr 15, 2017 at 9:09am PDT
I don’t know anything about electric bikes, but they must weigh a lot if they can cause your back to break by landing on you.
Luckily, it sounds like Cowell is ultimately going to be okay, and he was even in high enough spirits to crack a joke at his own expense.
Cowell likely has a very long road to recovery ahead of him, but at least he’s already in great enough shape to be on social media. I think we can all agree that’s a good sign.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @simoncowell on Oct 1, 2016 at 11:38am PDT
Hopefully, he bounces back in a big way.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--Louisiana Tech Pauses Football Activities After Multiple Positive Coronavirus Tests

Louisiana Tech has hit the pause button on football workouts .
According to Pete Thamel , the Bulldogs paused all football activities after the program received five sets of positive test results for coronavirus .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The hits just keep coming , folks .
The hits just keep coming one after another when it comes to the world of sports and coronavirus .
With every passing day , it seems like more and more negative news comes out .
We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ canceled , and Louisiana Tech has no suspended workouts .
Is there any good news out there at all ?
It certainly doesn ’ t feel that way .
As I always say , the key is making sure that sick players just stay away from the rest of the team .
Let them heal up and they can return once they test negative .
The last thing you need to have is a locker room getting decimated by players returning with the virus and infecting everyone .
Hopefully , the Bulldogs can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve already had enough bad news in the world of college football .
We don ’ t need more .

Louisiana Tech has hit the pause button on football workouts.
According to Pete Thamel, the Bulldogs paused all football activities after the program received five sets of positive test results for coronavirus. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Louisiana Tech has paused football practice after 5 positive COVID -19 tests and 13 additional players under contact tracing, the school said. La Tech doesn’t open until Sept. 12, which gives them flexibility in training. Remaining players will lift in small groups. — Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) August 10, 2020
The hits just keep coming, folks. The hits just keep coming one after another when it comes to the world of sports and coronavirus.
With every passing day, it seems like more and more negative news comes out. We’re on the brink of the season being canceled, and Louisiana Tech has no suspended workouts.
Is there any good news out there at all? It certainly doesn’t feel that way.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Tech Football (@latechfb) on Aug 8, 2020 at 6:59am PDT
As I always say, the key is making sure that sick players just stay away from the rest of the team. Let them heal up and they can return once they test negative.
The last thing you need to have is a locker room getting decimated by players returning with the virus and infecting everyone.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Tech Football (@latechfb) on Aug 8, 2020 at 12:43pm PDT
Hopefully, the Bulldogs can bounce back sooner than later. We’ve already had enough bad news in the world of college football. We don’t need more.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--Houston Astros And Oakland Athletics Get Into Gigantic Brawl

The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics got into a gigantic brawl during their Sunday game .
It all started when Athletics player Ramon Laureano started chirping Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron , and things quickly were off to the races .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Laureano and Cintron went after each other , and then everyone else quickly joined in .
Watch the chaos unfold below .
I regularly knock MLB players for acting really tough , but never actually doing anything when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tough .
Nobody actually wants to get tough , and the MLB is a perfect example of that fact .
Usually , players just run up and start yelling at each other .
Not this time .
This was a legit fight , which is incredibly rare .
The A ’ s and Astros were legit having it out on the field .
You simply don ’ t usually see players take it to this level in the MLB .
The Astros are just having a brutal time .
It seems like they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
I sure hope that cheating scandal was worth it !
I can ’ t wait to see what happens to the Astros next .
I ’ m sure it ’ ll be great .

The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics got into a gigantic brawl during their Sunday game.
It all started when Athletics player Ramon Laureano started chirping Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, and things quickly were off to the races. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Laureano and Cintron went after each other, and then everyone else quickly joined in. Watch the chaos unfold below.
Ramon Laureano was going after Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron who was barking from the dugout pic.twitter.com/FOttj4eOYA — The Rickey Henderson of Blogs (@RickeyBlog) August 9, 2020
I regularly knock MLB players for acting really tough, but never actually doing anything when it comes to fighting.
Everyone wants to act tough. Nobody actually wants to get tough, and the MLB is a perfect example of that fact.
Usually, players just run up and start yelling at each other. Not this time. This was a legit fight, which is incredibly rare.
The A’s and Astros were legit having it out on the field. You simply don’t usually see players take it to this level in the MLB.
The Astros are just having a brutal time. It seems like they find themselves in another altercation every other day. I sure hope that cheating scandal was worth it!
The Dodgers and Astros cleared the benches after Joe Kelly struck out and exchanged words with Carlos Correa. pic.twitter.com/Z2l2A1sMG6 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 29, 2020
I can’t wait to see what happens to the Astros next. I’m sure it’ll be great.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields And Other Players Push To Save The College Football Season With #WeWa

Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields And Other Players Push To Save The College Football Season With #WeWantToPlay Movement

Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields are both doing everything they can to save the college football season .
With the season appearing to almost certainly be over because of coronavirus , the two Heisman favorites spoke up on social media to save the season .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Fields tweeted that “ there ’ s been too much work put in ” to cancel the season , and he tweeted a statement that the players want to play .
Lawrence was on a hell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same statement that Fields did and pointed out that canceling football has some serious downsides .
Several other players from around the country joined the # WeWantToPlay movement , and tweeted in support of having the games .
Major props to every single player who spoke up Sunday on Twitter .
Fields and Lawrence are the two best quarterbacks in America , and they ’ re arguably the two most famous men in college football .
Fields is the face of Ohio State and Lawrence is the face of Clemson .
Both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NFL , and now they ’ re using their platforms to save the college football season .
Canceling the season in August is downright absurd , and players are starting to realize just how much trouble their season is in .
We need them all speaking up , and we need them to get as loud as all hell .
As much as canceling the season will piss off fans , imagine how much worse it ’ ll be for players .
They ’ re getting robbed of a season of college competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to happen .
Stay vocal , stay frosty and stay ready to fight to save football .
The country needs it !

Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields are both doing everything they can to save the college football season.
With the season appearing to almost certainly be over because of coronavirus, the two Heisman favorites spoke up on social media to save the season. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Fields tweeted that “there’s been too much work put in” to cancel the season, and he tweeted a statement that the players want to play.
There’s been too much work put in!! #WeWantToPlay — Justin Fields (@justnfields) August 10, 2020
Lawrence was on a hell of a Twitter bender Sunday, tweeted the same statement that Fields did and pointed out that canceling football has some serious downsides.
People are at just as much, if not more risk, if we don’t play. Players will all be sent home to their own communities where social distancing is highly unlikely and medical care and expenses will be placed on the families if they were to contract covid19 (1) — Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) August 9, 2020
Not to mention the players coming from situations that are not good for them/ their future and having to go back to that. Football is a safe haven for so many people. We are more likely to get the virus in everyday life than playing football. Having a season also incentivizes – — Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) August 9, 2020
Players being safe and taking all of the right precautions to try to avoid contracting covid because the season/ teammates safety is on the line. Without the season, as we’ve seen already, people will not social distance or wear masks and take the proper precautions — Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) August 9, 2020
Several other players from around the country joined the #WeWantToPlay movement, and tweeted in support of having the games.
I’d take a punch from @MikeTyson to be able to play#WeWantToPlay — Jake Venables (@_jakevenables) August 10, 2020
#WeWantToPlay Cancelling the college football season is not the answer. We are in the safest environment possible with strict protocols put fourth by a professional medical staff. Cancelling will result in players being more at risk. It is in our best interest to stay and play! — Dylan Leonard (@Dylanl_2) August 10, 2020
Arkansas State players issue strong statement on #WeWantToPlay “We are respectfully issuing this unified message advocating to play the season so that our opinions and feelings on the matter may be heard by those making the decisions on how best to proceed.” pic.twitter.com/MsqHTYvBIM — Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) August 10, 2020
I speak on behalf of myself and our team. We trust our medical staff here at Baylor University, and we believe they are going to put us in the best position possible to be safe. #WeWantToPlay — Charlie Brewer (@CBrewer16) August 10, 2020
Major props to every single player who spoke up Sunday on Twitter. Fields and Lawrence are the two best quarterbacks in America, and they’re arguably the two most famous men in college football.
Fields is the face of Ohio State and Lawrence is the face of Clemson. Both men are bound for stardom in the NFL, and now they’re using their platforms to save the college football season.
Canceling the season in August is downright absurd, and players are starting to realize just how much trouble their season is in.
We need them all speaking up, and we need them to get as loud as all hell. As much as canceling the season will piss off fans, imagine how much worse it’ll be for players.
They’re getting robbed of a season of college competition. We simply can’t allow it to happen.
Stay vocal, stay frosty and stay ready to fight to save football. The country needs it!


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--Protests Reportedly Erupt In Belarus Against Putin Ally After Contentious Election

Tear gas , water cannons and stun grenades reportedly accompanied protests Sunday in Belarus after it was ruled that incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won reelection in a contest viewed by many as fraudulent — defeating one of the biggest threats to his grip on power in the last 26 years .
State-approved exit polls showed Lukashenko capturing nearly 80 % of the vote against his rival Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , a former English teacher , according to Reuters .
Tikhanovskaya went into hiding on the eve of the election for “ safety reasons ” after several members of her staff were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opposition ahead of the crucial vote , ” CNN reported .
With reported police crackdowns with water cannons and batons , thousands took to the streets across the eastern European nation after it became clear that Lukashenko would be granted his sixth term , according to Reuters .
In the city of Minsk , 10 people were reportedly arrested in one area as law enforcement began blocking off streets .
( RELATED : Belarus charges 600 for taking part in protests after election ) In other cities , protesters reportedly waved flags @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honked in support of the opposition and used garbage cans to assemble barricades .
Eye witnesses report that a police prisoner transport vehicle in Minsk ran into a crowd , but causalities have not yet been confirmed , according to Reuters .
Video footage on social media began to spread Sunday evening , showing police engaging with protesters .
( RELATED : Here ’ s A List Of The Strange Ways Countries Reacted To The Coronavirus ) “ I ’ d like to ask the police and troops to remember that they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my voters to prevent provocations , ” Tikhanovskayashe said in a statement to popular local news outlet tut.by .
“ Please stop the violence.
” Lukashenko , an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin , has been in power since 1994 , but has loss support due to his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and a tumultuous economy .
After casting his vote , the Belarus leader reportedly denied any nefarious activity involved in the election , adding it was “ fake news or far-fetched accusations.
” “ They are not worth enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Lukashenko said , according to Reuters .

Tear gas, water cannons and stun grenades reportedly accompanied protests Sunday in Belarus after it was ruled that incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won reelection in a contest viewed by many as fraudulent — defeating one of the biggest threats to his grip on power in the last 26 years.
State-approved exit polls showed Lukashenko capturing nearly 80% of the vote against his rival Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, a former English teacher, according to Reuters. Tikhanovskaya went into hiding on the eve of the election for “safety reasons” after several members of her staff were detained in “an attempt to intimidate the opposition ahead of the crucial vote,” CNN reported.
With reported police crackdowns with water cannons and batons, thousands took to the streets across the eastern European nation after it became clear that Lukashenko would be granted his sixth term, according to Reuters. In the city of Minsk, 10 people were reportedly arrested in one area as law enforcement began blocking off streets. (RELATED: Belarus charges 600 for taking part in protests after election)
In other cities, protesters reportedly waved flags, chanted “victory” while cars honked in support of the opposition and used garbage cans to assemble barricades. Eye witnesses report that a police prisoner transport vehicle in Minsk ran into a crowd, but causalities have not yet been confirmed, according to Reuters.
Video footage on social media began to spread Sunday evening, showing police engaging with protesters. (RELATED: Here’s A List Of The Strange Ways Countries Reacted To The Coronavirus)
For the first time, Belarusians learned what is pepper spray, water cannon, and explosives. pic.twitter.com/dUFz9m2lrz — Franak Viačorka (@franakviacorka) August 10, 2020
#Belarus: unbelievable footage from #Minsk tonight. Protesters are fighting back against the police. Belarusians have had enough of the #Lukashenko dictatorship pic.twitter.com/MtUQ6UmzPS — Thomas van Linge (@ThomasVLinge) August 9, 2020
#Belarus: police are trying to crack down on the protest in #Mogilev, but there are too many protesters to arrest, most just run away pic.twitter.com/b5XUXdnLhC — Thomas van Linge (@ThomasVLinge) August 9, 2020
“I’d like to ask the police and troops to remember that they are part of the people. I ask my voters to prevent provocations,” Tikhanovskayashe said in a statement to popular local news outlet tut.by. “Please stop the violence.”
Lukashenko, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been in power since 1994, but has loss support due to his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and a tumultuous economy. After casting his vote, the Belarus leader reportedly denied any nefarious activity involved in the election, adding it was “fake news or far-fetched accusations.”
“They are not worth enough to carry out any repression against them,” Lukashenko said, according to Reuters.


thedailycaller--2020-08-10--POLL: 73% Of People Don’t Think The College Football Season Will Happen

The majority of people don ’ t expect college football to happen in the fall .
As we continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic , the fate of football is very much up in the air , and it seems like people are giving up hope .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I asked people over the weekend in a Twitter poll if they thought the season would happen , and the results weren ’ t pretty .
Of the 4,504 voters , 73 % voted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ m honestly surprised that only 73 % of people think the season won ’ t happen .
I figured that number would have been much higher .
At this point , we truly have no reason at all to think that the season will occur .
The MAC already packed up shop , and the Big 10 is reportedly considering closing up at any moment .
Once the Big 10 goes , then the dominos will fall incredibly fast for the rest of the Power Five .
I wish I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I just don ’ t .
This past weekend was an absolutely insane 48 hours for college football .
It was an avalanche of bad news , and things don ’ t look like they ’ re getting better anytime soon .
I ’ m still holding out hope , but it appears to be fading by the day .
Keep checking back for more updates on the season as we have them .
Things are changing by the minute .
What a crazy and dark time to be a football fan @

The majority of people don’t expect college football to happen in the fall.
As we continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic, the fate of football is very much up in the air, and it seems like people are giving up hope. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The college football season has officially been put on life support. In the past few hours: – MAC cancels the season.
– Big 10 on the brink.
– Major talk of canceling the whole thing.
– More questions being raised by the minute. At this point, football is in HUGE trouble. — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) August 8, 2020
I asked people over the weekend in a Twitter poll if they thought the season would happen, and the results weren’t pretty.
Of the 4,504 voters, 73% voted that the season won’t happen.
Will the college football season happen? — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) August 8, 2020
I’m honestly surprised that only 73% of people think the season won’t happen. I figured that number would have been much higher.
At this point, we truly have no reason at all to think that the season will occur. The MAC already packed up shop, and the Big 10 is reportedly considering closing up at any moment.
Once the Big 10 goes, then the dominos will fall incredibly fast for the rest of the Power Five.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Aug 7, 2020 at 4:57pm PDT
I wish I had some good news to report, but I just don’t. This past weekend was an absolutely insane 48 hours for college football.
It was an avalanche of bad news, and things don’t look like they’re getting better anytime soon. I’m still holding out hope, but it appears to be fading by the day.
“The college football season has been canceled.” Me: pic.twitter.com/2lCjE5Wu5S — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) August 9, 2020
Keep checking back for more updates on the season as we have them. Things are changing by the minute. What a crazy and dark time to be a football fan.


thedailycaller--2020-08-11--Cade Courtley: ‘We Live In A World Where Oxygen Is Going To Be Considered Political’

Cade Courtley , a former Navy SEAL and host of “ Can You Survive This Podcast ?
” spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Samantha Renck about surviving 2020 , political unrest throughout the country and more .
“ I was asked — when we first found out we had a pandemic — and so many people were like , ‘ what should we do ?
What ’ s going on ? '
” Courtley said , “ I said , ‘ look , relax .
This will run its course .
The thing that scares me is when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and we start seeing civil unrest .
That ’ s the part you need to be concerned with.
” Courtley explained further , “ people are desperate .
People are scared .
People are angry .
But folks , that does not give you the right to go out and hurt and destroy property and kill people .
It ’ s just unfortunate .
It really is.
” ( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Ted Cruz Calls Out Democrats Ignoring Antifa Anarchy In Portland ) “ At this time we live in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered political and so is the sun rising and setting , ” Courtley said while discussing the politized nature of the last few months .
“ I ’ m going to predict that we won ’ t even be talking about COVID after the election.
” Courtley also criticized leaders for simply blaming President Donald Trump for what is happening in some of the major cities across the country , surviving the coronavirus pandemic and more .
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Cade Courtley, a former Navy SEAL, spoke with the Daily Caller’s Samantha Renck about surviving 2020, political unrest throughout the country and more.
“I was asked — when we first found out we had a pandemic — and so many people were like, ‘what should we do? What’s going on?'” Courtley said, “I said, ‘look, relax. This will run its course. The thing that scares me is when the frustration and the desperation start coming out and we start seeing civil unrest. That’s the part you need to be concerned with.”
Courtley explained further, “people are desperate. People are scared. People are angry. But folks, that does not give you the right to go out and hurt and destroy property and kill people. It’s just unfortunate. It really is.” (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Ted Cruz Calls Out Democrats Ignoring Antifa Anarchy In Portland)
“At this time we live in a world where oxygen is gonna be considered political and so is the sun rising and setting,” Courtley said while discussing the politized nature of the last few months. “I’m going to predict that we won’t even be talking about COVID after the election.”
Courtley, who is also the host of “Can You Survive This Podcast?” also criticized leaders for simply blaming President Donald Trump for what is happening in some of the major cities across the country, surviving the coronavirus pandemic and more.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-11--‘We Will Not Prosecute’: Left-Wing Prosecutors, Many Backed By Soros Cash, Implement Soft-On-Crime P

‘We Will Not Prosecute’: Left-Wing Prosecutors, Many Backed By Soros Cash, Implement Soft-On-Crime Policies Across America

• Several top district attorneys vowed not to prosecute specific crimes as a matter of policy .
• Multiple analyses have shown left-wing prosecutors dropping or diverting more charges than their predecessors .
• Super PACs backed by billionaire George Soros are major funders for several left-wing prosecutors taking soft-on-crime approaches .
Left-wing prosecutors have implemented soft-on-crime approaches to criminal justice across America , in some instances making it a matter of policy in major cities not to prosecute specific crimes , a Daily Caller News Foundation review found .
A common , though not universal , feature of prominent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political organizations funded by left-wing billionaire George Soros .
The New York Times has credited Soros with pioneering the “ push to overhaul prosecutors ’ offices ” across the country .
Cook County , Illinois , State ’ s Attorney Kimberly Foxx , whose jurisdiction includes Chicago , took office in 2017 after winning her election with the help of a Soros-funded super PAC .
Soros poured more than $ 400,000 into Illinois Justice & Public Safety PAC in 2016 , Illinois State Board of Elections records show .
Foxx was the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , those records show .
Foxx announced in December 2016 , shortly before taking office , that her office wouldn ’ t charge shoplifters with felonies unless they either had more than 10 previous felony convictions or if they stole more than $ 1,000 worth of goods , which was more than triple the previous felony threshold of $ 300 .
Storeowners blamed Foxx ’ s policy in December 2019 for what they said was a string of brazen thefts targeting their businesses .
Foxx announced in June that she wouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as curfew violations and disorderly conduct , in the unrest following the death of George Floyd .
Floyd , a black man , died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes , video shows .
Multiple analyses of Foxx ’ s record have found significant decreases in prosecutions since she took office .
The Chicago Tribune published an analysis Monday showing that Foxx dropped all charges against 30 % of defendants in her first three years in office , while her Democratic predecessor , Anita @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of defendants in her final three years on the job .
A report in June from the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund , a pro-police nonprofit , found “ a 13 % decrease in felony guilty outcomes , with a 27 % decline in guilty verdicts and a 54 % increase in dropped and dismissed cases ” since Foxx took office in 2017 .
A separate study by the Marshall Project , a nonprofit supporting criminal justice reform , also found that Foxx has dropped thousands of cases that would have been prosecuted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that since she took office she turned away more than 5,000 cases that would have been pursued by previous State ’ s Attorney Anita Alvarez , mostly by declining to prosecute low-level shoplifting and drug offenses and by diverting more cases to alternative treatment programs , ” the October 2019 report said .
Foxx faced criticism for her handling of the case against actor Jussie Smollett , who was accused in February 2019 of staging a hate crime against himself .
In April 2019 , the Chicago police union declared “ no confidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appointed by a Cook County judge to reinvestigate the case announced this past February that a grand jury had indicted Smollett on six counts related to the alleged hate crime hoax .
Illinois Justice & Public Safety PAC gave Foxx ’ s re-election campaign a much-needed boost that same month , announcing plans in February to spend nearly $ 417,000 opposing Foxx ’ s main competitor in the primary , Politico reported .
Foxx won the four-way primary on March 17 , virtually guaranteeing her re-election in the heavily Democratic city .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeking comment for this story .
Suffolk County , Massachusetts , District Attorney Rachael Rollins , whose jurisdiction includes the city of Boston , campaigned in 2018 on a list of 15 crimes that her office wouldn ’ t prosecute as a matter of policy .
Among them : trespassing , wanton or malicious destruction of property , shoplifting and larceny under $ 250 .
The Boston Herald reported in May 2019 that an attempted shoplifter was shocked when he was arrested for allegedly pilfering more than $ 100 worth of goods from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t realize until after his arrest that he was in neighboring Norfolk County , outside Rollins ’ s jurisdiction of Suffolk County , the Herald reported .
The alleged thief “ made unsolicited comments during fingerprinting referencing the Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins and how he believed she no longer prosecuted shoplifting charges , ” the police report stated , according to the Herald .
“ When there are low-level , non-violent cases , sometimes using diversion , restitution , or treating the underlying issue presents better outcomes than prosecution might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always look at each case individually to try and determine the best possible outcome for the victim and the community , ” Rollins told the DCNF in an emailed statement responding to the Herald story .
“ There are times when the best outcome is prosecution , and other times when it isn ’ t , ” Rollins continued .
“ We actually have lots of real and very serious crimes in Suffolk County , compared to Norfolk County or the Cape and Islands .
In those counties , shoplifting is likely considered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added in her statement .
“ Here , we have homicides and rapes and armed assaults with intent to murder happening routinely.
” During an interview with a local radio station in June , Rollins said her soft-on-crime approach was vindicated by the fact that police departments around in the country scaled back operations during the coronavirus pandemic .
“ When COVID-19 hit , my list of 15 crimes that in the first instance we don ’ t prosecute , every police department in the nation used my list of 15 , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them were arresting for low-level nonviolent crimes out of fear of contracting COVID-19 , ” Rollins continued .
“ What they did was either not arrest or issue a summons .
And that ’ s exactly what I said we should do .
It just took a global pandemic for people to recognize that I was right.
” Massachusetts campaign finance reports don ’ t reveal any donations from Soros-affiliated PACs to Rollins ’ s campaign , a DCNF review found , but Rollins wasn ’ t without national help .
Prominent left-wing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organizing an online fundraising drive , the Bay State Banner reported .
( RELATED : ‘ Tear Them Down ’ : Shaun King Demands ‘ White European ’ Jesus Statues ‘ Come Down ’ ) Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is a former defense attorney who had never prosecuted a case before becoming Philadelphia ’ s top prosecutor .
Soros put $ 1.45 million into a super PAC that backed Krasner in the Democratic primary in May 2017 , allowing him to sail to an easy victory .
Krasner is open about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in an NBC News podcast interview last month that law enforcement agencies point to repeat offenders as evidence of the need for harsher sentences , but that he rejects that view .
“ They ’ ll list all of the arrests that they ’ ve had , all the contacts they ’ ve had as if what they ’ re doing is they ’ re explaining that these are people of terrible character and that explains this phenomenon .
‘ And we ’ ll all be safe if we just lock up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' ” Krasner said .
“ But what they ’ re not saying is this system has engaged this person , arrested this person 15 times , convicted them seven times , put them in jail four times , and nothing worked .
It all failed .
They ’ re not owning that , ” he added .
“ So it is obvious to me that we have needed to go a different direction for a very long time .
It ain ’ t working.
” Krasner diverted a significant number of gun-related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programs in his first year in office , The Trace reported in January .
Krasner diverted seven times as many charges of illegal gun possession over his first year as his Democratic predecessors had in the previous two years combined , The Trace reported .
In April , the city ’ s mayor and police commissioner called on Krasner to be more aggressive in prosecuting gun crimes amid a spike in violence .
In June , Krasner announced that his office would work more closely with police to crack down on gun violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far this year are up 30 % compared to the same time period last year .
When pressed on the still-high rates of gun violence during the NBC News podcast interview , Krasner blamed poverty and the criminal justice system .
“ You know , the truth is that poverty equals bullets .
And poverty has always equaled bullets .
The truth is we haven ’ t dealt with poverty .
You know , we haven ’ t dealt with all kinds of things .
And in many ways , the criminal justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
Krasner also faced criticism last month from residents who said he had allowed drug trafficking to harm their neighborhoods by not prosecuting enough cases .
Krasner , whose office didn ’ t return an email seeking comment , said in the podcast interview that his proudest accomplishment is slashing incarceration and probation levels .
“ We have cut future years of incarceration coming out of Philly as compared to the administration before us about 50 % , ” he said .
“ And we have cut future supervision [ probation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin pledged during his campaign that certain quality-of-life crimes , including public urination , would “ not be prosecuted ” by his office .
Boudin ’ s parents were members of the Weather Underground terrorist group .
He was raised by the group ’ s leaders after his parents went to prison on murder charges .
“ We will not prosecute cases involving quality-of-life crimes .
Crimes such as public camping , offering or soliciting sex , public urination , blocking a sidewalk , etc.
, should not and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promised in response to an American Civil Liberties Union questionnaire .
“ Many of these crimes are still being prosecuted , we have a long way to go to decriminalize poverty and homelessness , ” he added .
Boudin said in a July 2019 interview that he would “ challenge the legitimacy of laws ” by not bringing certain charges .
“ A District Attorney has the authority to make charging decisions .
This means that a District Attorney can challenge the legitimacy of laws by declining to bring charges in certain cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The types of charges a District Attorney declines to bring has a ripple effect and change the culture of a community , ” he added , citing prostitution as an example of a crime he wouldn ’ t prosecute .
Boudin won his election in November 2019 and took office in January .
San Francisco campaign finance reports don ’ t show any donations from Soros-linked PACs to Boudin ’ s campaign , a DCNF review found .
Boudin ignited a feud with the city ’ s police union soon after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against a man who was shot by officers after allegedly trying to attack them with a bottle , the San Francisco Chronicle reported .
Boudin announced in February that his office would no longer prosecute contraband charges that originated as minor traffic infractions .
He also pledged to stop using gang affiliation status in sentencing enhancements .
“ Pretextual stops and sentencing enhancements based on who you know rather than what you did are relics of the tough-on-crime era that failed to make us safer , ” Boudin said at the time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ incarceration , targeted innocent black and brown drivers , and increased recidivism .
They stand in the way of fairness and justice , ” he added .
In March , Boudin withdrew charges against a 20-year-old man allegedly involved in an attack on an elderly man that went viral on social media , the Chronicle reported , noting that the suspect was already on probation for battery at the time of the attack .
“ We ’ ve been in conversation with the victim who expressed interest in a restorative justice outcome in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bastian told the paper at the time .
“ Specifically , against the young person who videoed the incident .
We respect victims and their desires and we will explore a restorative justice outcome , ” Bastian added .
Rachel Marshall , a Boudin spokeswoman , declined to say whether Boudin regrets his soft-on-crime approach in light of San Francisco Police Department ( SFPD ) data that show the homicide rate is up significantly this year .
“ I will just make clear that homicide rates are still low overall after a significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the lowest homicide rate in 56 years ) .
Violent crime like gun violence and crime rates overall have both been down recently as well , and car break-ins ( a campaign issue of the DA ’ s ) are down significantly , ” Marshall wrote in an email to the DCNF .
While the rates of some crimes in San Francisco , such as rape ( down 53 % ) and robbery ( down 14 % ) , have decreased this year , others have seen significant increases .
Compared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homicides in the city are up 25 % , burglary is up 42 % , motor vehicle theft is up 31 % and arson is up 45 % , according to SFPD data .
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot won his seat in 2019 with the help of Soros cash , he acknowledged in a November 2019 interview with D Magazine following his victory .
“ Yes , I did , ” he said , when asked if his campaign received national funding .
“ Through Soros.
” Creuzot drew criticism from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he would no longer prosecute the theft of “ personal items ” valued under $ 750 if they were considered “ necessary items.
” “ Personal items are limited to necessary items , ” Creuzot wrote in a letter explaining the decision .
“ Personal items would include items such as necessary food , diapers and baby formula.
” Murders in Dallas reached the highest levels in over a decade last year and are on pace to remain at similarly high levels this year as well , the Dallas Morning News ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 column .
“ In his short tenure , Creuzot has lost or dropped 20 % more felony cases than his predecessors and attained a significantly lower conviction rate for violent and serious crimes as well , ” the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund ’ s report found .
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Left-wing prosecutors overseeing Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia and San Francisco have embraced soft-on-crime approaches, a Daily Caller News Foundation review found.
Several top district attorneys vowed not to prosecute specific crimes as a matter of policy.
Multiple analyses have shown left-wing prosecutors dropping or diverting more charges than their predecessors.
Super PACs backed by billionaire George Soros are major funders for several left-wing prosecutors taking soft-on-crime approaches.
Left-wing prosecutors have implemented soft-on-crime approaches to criminal justice across America, in some instances making it a matter of policy in major cities not to prosecute specific crimes, a Daily Caller News Foundation review found.
A common, though not universal, feature of prominent left-wing district attorneys is the backing of political organizations funded by left-wing billionaire George Soros. The New York Times has credited Soros with pioneering the “push to overhaul prosecutors’ offices” across the country.
Cook County, Illinois, State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx, whose jurisdiction includes Chicago, took office in 2017 after winning her election with the help of a Soros-funded super PAC.
Soros poured more than $400,000 into Illinois Justice & Public Safety PAC in 2016, Illinois State Board of Elections records show. Foxx was the only candidate that the PAC supported in 2016, those records show.
Foxx announced in December 2016, shortly before taking office, that her office wouldn’t charge shoplifters with felonies unless they either had more than 10 previous felony convictions or if they stole more than $1,000 worth of goods, which was more than triple the previous felony threshold of $300.
Storeowners blamed Foxx’s policy in December 2019 for what they said was a string of brazen thefts targeting their businesses.
Foxx announced in June that she wouldn’t prosecute protesters charged with minor crimes, such as curfew violations and disorderly conduct, in the unrest following the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a black man, died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes, video shows.
Multiple analyses of Foxx’s record have found significant decreases in prosecutions since she took office.
The Chicago Tribune published an analysis Monday showing that Foxx dropped all charges against 30% of defendants in her first three years in office, while her Democratic predecessor, Anita Alvarez, dropped charges against 20% of defendants in her final three years on the job.
A report in June from the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund, a pro-police nonprofit, found “a 13% decrease in felony guilty outcomes, with a 27% decline in guilty verdicts and a 54% increase in dropped and dismissed cases” since Foxx took office in 2017.
A separate study by the Marshall Project, a nonprofit supporting criminal justice reform, also found that Foxx has dropped thousands of cases that would have been prosecuted by her predecessor.
“We found that since she took office she turned away more than 5,000 cases that would have been pursued by previous State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, mostly by declining to prosecute low-level shoplifting and drug offenses and by diverting more cases to alternative treatment programs,” the October 2019 report said.
Foxx faced criticism for her handling of the case against actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused in February 2019 of staging a hate crime against himself. In April 2019, the Chicago police union declared “no confidence” in Foxx.
A special prosecutor appointed by a Cook County judge to reinvestigate the case announced this past February that a grand jury had indicted Smollett on six counts related to the alleged hate crime hoax.
Illinois Justice & Public Safety PAC gave Foxx’s re-election campaign a much-needed boost that same month, announcing plans in February to spend nearly $417,000 opposing Foxx’s main competitor in the primary, Politico reported.
Foxx won the four-way primary on March 17, virtually guaranteeing her re-election in the heavily Democratic city. Her office didn’t return an email seeking comment for this story.
Suffolk County, Massachusetts, District Attorney Rachael Rollins, whose jurisdiction includes the city of Boston, campaigned in 2018 on a list of 15 crimes that her office wouldn’t prosecute as a matter of policy. Among them: trespassing, wanton or malicious destruction of property, shoplifting and larceny under $250.
The Boston Herald reported in May 2019 that an attempted shoplifter was shocked when he was arrested for allegedly pilfering more than $100 worth of goods from a local store. The man didn’t realize until after his arrest that he was in neighboring Norfolk County, outside Rollins’s jurisdiction of Suffolk County, the Herald reported.
The alleged thief “made unsolicited comments during fingerprinting referencing the Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins and how he believed she no longer prosecuted shoplifting charges,” the police report stated, according to the Herald.
“When there are low-level, non-violent cases, sometimes using diversion, restitution, or treating the underlying issue presents better outcomes than prosecution might. To be clear, we will always look at each case individually to try and determine the best possible outcome for the victim and the community,” Rollins told the DCNF in an emailed statement responding to the Herald story.
“There are times when the best outcome is prosecution, and other times when it isn’t,” Rollins continued.
“We actually have lots of real and very serious crimes in Suffolk County, compared to Norfolk County or the Cape and Islands. In those counties, shoplifting is likely considered a very serious crime,” Rollins added in her statement. “Here, we have homicides and rapes and armed assaults with intent to murder happening routinely.”
During an interview with a local radio station in June, Rollins said her soft-on-crime approach was vindicated by the fact that police departments around in the country scaled back operations during the coronavirus pandemic.
“When COVID-19 hit, my list of 15 crimes that in the first instance we don’t prosecute, every police department in the nation used my list of 15,” Rollins told WBUR.
“None of them were arresting for low-level nonviolent crimes out of fear of contracting COVID-19,” Rollins continued. “What they did was either not arrest or issue a summons. And that’s exactly what I said we should do. It just took a global pandemic for people to recognize that I was right.”
Massachusetts campaign finance reports don’t reveal any donations from Soros-affiliated PACs to Rollins’s campaign, a DCNF review found, but Rollins wasn’t without national help. Prominent left-wing activist Shaun King boosted her campaign by organizing an online fundraising drive, the Bay State Banner reported. (RELATED: ‘Tear Them Down’: Shaun King Demands ‘White European’ Jesus Statues ‘Come Down’)
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is a former defense attorney who had never prosecuted a case before becoming Philadelphia’s top prosecutor. Soros put $1.45 million into a super PAC that backed Krasner in the Democratic primary in May 2017, allowing him to sail to an easy victory.
Krasner is open about his belief in a soft-on-crime approach. He said in an NBC News podcast interview last month that law enforcement agencies point to repeat offenders as evidence of the need for harsher sentences, but that he rejects that view.
“They’ll list all of the arrests that they’ve had, all the contacts they’ve had as if what they’re doing is they’re explaining that these are people of terrible character and that explains this phenomenon. ‘And we’ll all be safe if we just lock up these people of terrible character forever,'” Krasner said.
“But what they’re not saying is this system has engaged this person, arrested this person 15 times, convicted them seven times, put them in jail four times, and nothing worked. It all failed. They’re not owning that,” he added. “So it is obvious to me that we have needed to go a different direction for a very long time. It ain’t working.”
Krasner diverted a significant number of gun-related charges away from prosecution and into rehabilitative programs in his first year in office, The Trace reported in January.
Krasner diverted seven times as many charges of illegal gun possession over his first year as his Democratic predecessors had in the previous two years combined, The Trace reported. In April, the city’s mayor and police commissioner called on Krasner to be more aggressive in prosecuting gun crimes amid a spike in violence.
In June, Krasner announced that his office would work more closely with police to crack down on gun violence. City data show that homicides so far this year are up 30% compared to the same time period last year. When pressed on the still-high rates of gun violence during the NBC News podcast interview, Krasner blamed poverty and the criminal justice system.
“You know, the truth is that poverty equals bullets. And poverty has always equaled bullets. The truth is we haven’t dealt with poverty. You know, we haven’t dealt with all kinds of things. And in many ways, the criminal justice system has caused this problem,” he said.
Krasner also faced criticism last month from residents who said he had allowed drug trafficking to harm their neighborhoods by not prosecuting enough cases.
Krasner, whose office didn’t return an email seeking comment, said in the podcast interview that his proudest accomplishment is slashing incarceration and probation levels.
“We have cut future years of incarceration coming out of Philly as compared to the administration before us about 50%,” he said. “And we have cut future supervision [probation] about 60-75%.”
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin pledged during his campaign that certain quality-of-life crimes, including public urination, would “not be prosecuted” by his office.
Boudin’s parents were members of the Weather Underground terrorist group. He was raised by the group’s leaders after his parents went to prison on murder charges.
“We will not prosecute cases involving quality-of-life crimes. Crimes such as public camping, offering or soliciting sex, public urination, blocking a sidewalk, etc., should not and will not be prosecuted,” Boudin promised in response to an American Civil Liberties Union questionnaire.
“Many of these crimes are still being prosecuted, we have a long way to go to decriminalize poverty and homelessness,” he added.
Boudin said in a July 2019 interview that he would “challenge the legitimacy of laws” by not bringing certain charges.
“A District Attorney has the authority to make charging decisions. This means that a District Attorney can challenge the legitimacy of laws by declining to bring charges in certain cases,” he explained in the interview.
“The types of charges a District Attorney declines to bring has a ripple effect and change the culture of a community,” he added, citing prostitution as an example of a crime he wouldn’t prosecute.
Boudin won his election in November 2019 and took office in January. San Francisco campaign finance reports don’t show any donations from Soros-linked PACs to Boudin’s campaign, a DCNF review found.
Boudin ignited a feud with the city’s police union soon after taking office in January by withdrawing charges against a man who was shot by officers after allegedly trying to attack them with a bottle, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Boudin announced in February that his office would no longer prosecute contraband charges that originated as minor traffic infractions. He also pledged to stop using gang affiliation status in sentencing enhancements.
“Pretextual stops and sentencing enhancements based on who you know rather than what you did are relics of the tough-on-crime era that failed to make us safer,” Boudin said at the time.
“Instead, they led to mass incarceration, targeted innocent black and brown drivers, and increased recidivism. They stand in the way of fairness and justice,” he added.
In March, Boudin withdrew charges against a 20-year-old man allegedly involved in an attack on an elderly man that went viral on social media, the Chronicle reported, noting that the suspect was already on probation for battery at the time of the attack.
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“We’ve been in conversation with the victim who expressed interest in a restorative justice outcome in this case,” Boudin spokesman Alex Bastian told the paper at the time.
“Specifically, against the young person who videoed the incident. We respect victims and their desires and we will explore a restorative justice outcome,” Bastian added.
Rachel Marshall, a Boudin spokeswoman, declined to say whether Boudin regrets his soft-on-crime approach in light of San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) data that show the homicide rate is up significantly this year.
“I will just make clear that homicide rates are still low overall after a significant drop in recent years (last year was the lowest homicide rate in 56 years). Violent crime like gun violence and crime rates overall have both been down recently as well, and car break-ins (a campaign issue of the DA’s) are down significantly,” Marshall wrote in an email to the DCNF.
While the rates of some crimes in San Francisco, such as rape (down 53%) and robbery (down 14%), have decreased this year, others have seen significant increases. Compared to the same time period last year, homicides in the city are up 25%, burglary is up 42%, motor vehicle theft is up 31% and arson is up 45%, according to SFPD data.
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot won his seat in 2019 with the help of Soros cash, he acknowledged in a November 2019 interview with D Magazine following his victory.
“Yes, I did,” he said, when asked if his campaign received national funding. “Through Soros.”
Creuzot drew criticism from Republicans when he announced in April 2019 that he would no longer prosecute the theft of “personal items” valued under $750 if they were considered “necessary items.”
“Personal items are limited to necessary items,” Creuzot wrote in a letter explaining the decision. “Personal items would include items such as necessary food, diapers and baby formula.”
Murders in Dallas reached the highest levels in over a decade last year and are on pace to remain at similarly high levels this year as well, the Dallas Morning News’s editorial board noted in an Aug. 6 column.
“In his short tenure, Creuzot has lost or dropped 20% more felony cases than his predecessors and attained a significantly lower conviction rate for violent and serious crimes as well,” the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund’s report found.
Creuzot’s office didn’t return an email seeking comment.
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Disgraced Comedian Louis C.K. Appears Alongside Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman And Others At Comedy Event

Disgraced comedian Louis C.K .
appeared on stage alongside fellow stars like Dave Chappelle and Sarah Silverman at a comedy event in Ohio .
The 52-year-old comedian was the surprise guest at “ Dave Chappelle & Friends – An Intimate Socially Distanced Affair ” comedy show in Yellow Springs headlined by the 46-year-old comedian , according to People magazine in a piece published Monday .
( RELATED : Olivia Munn Calls Out Dave Chappelle Over Joke About Louis C.K .
Accuser ) Pictures have since surfaced , showing C.K .
on stage posing with Sarah Silverman , Tiffany Haddish , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dave Chappelle To Host Saturday Night Live ) Artist Mathieu Bitton captioned his post , “ The greatest ( and only ? )
show on earth @ realmoamer @ jaleelwhite @ tiffanyhaddish @ davechappelle @ donnellrawlings @ talibkweli @ common # LouisCK @ sarahkatesilverman @ djtrauma @ leicacamerausa # ChappelleSummerCamp # aboutlastnight # leftarmperiod.
” ( RELATED : Sarah Silverman Says She Sometimes Wanted To See Louis C.K .
Masturbate After He Asked ) In a second he wrote , “ Tonight ’ s surprise guest in the cornfield : Louis CK .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ djtrauma # ChappelleSummerCamp @ leicacamerausa # LeicaSL2 # leftarmperiod.
” As previously reported , C.K .
admitted a variety of sexual misconduct claims against him were true during the height of the # MeToo movement in 2017 .
“ These stories are true , ” the comedian shared in a statement .
“ At the time , I said to myself that what I did was okay because I never showed a woman my d–k without asking first , which is also true.
” “ But what I learned later in life , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have power over another person , asking them to look at your d–k isn ’ t a question , ” he added .
“ It ’ s a predicament for them .
The power I had over these women is that they admired me .
And I wielded that power irresponsibly.
” Chappelle showed support for his “ very good friend ” and defended him during his 2019 Netflix special , “ Sticks and Stones , ” per Entertainment Weekly .
“ Louis C.K .
was a very good friend of mine before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He didn ’ t do anything you can call the police for , ” Chappelle explained .
“ I dare you to try .
… They ruined this n— ’ s life , and now he ’ s coming back playing comedy clubs and they ’ re acting like if he ’ s able to do that that ’ s going to hurt women , ” he added .
“ What the f— is your agenda , ladies ?
” The disgraced comedian has since made several attempts to make a comeback after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year after the accusations came out .

Disgraced comedian Louis C.K. appeared on stage alongside fellow stars like Dave Chappelle and Sarah Silverman at a comedy event in Ohio.
The 52-year-old comedian was the surprise guest at “Dave Chappelle & Friends – An Intimate Socially Distanced Affair” comedy show in Yellow Springs headlined by the 46-year-old comedian, according to People magazine in a piece published Monday. (RELATED: Olivia Munn Calls Out Dave Chappelle Over Joke About Louis C.K. Accuser)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mathieu Bitton (@candytman) on Aug 8, 2020 at 3:17pm PDT
Pictures have since surfaced, showing C.K. on stage posing with Sarah Silverman, Tiffany Haddish, Common and more. (RELATED: Dave Chappelle To Host Saturday Night Live)
Artist Mathieu Bitton captioned his post, “The greatest (and only?) show on earth @realmoamer @jaleelwhite @tiffanyhaddish @davechappelle @donnellrawlings @talibkweli @common #LouisCK @sarahkatesilverman @djtrauma @leicacamerausa #ChappelleSummerCamp #aboutlastnight #leftarmperiod.” (RELATED: Sarah Silverman Says She Sometimes Wanted To See Louis C.K. Masturbate After He Asked)
In a second he wrote, “Tonight’s surprise guest in the cornfield: Louis CK. @davechappelle @michelleisawolf @realmoamer @djtrauma #ChappelleSummerCamp @leicacamerausa #LeicaSL2 #leftarmperiod.”
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mathieu Bitton (@candytman) on Aug 4, 2020 at 10:58pm PDT
As previously reported, C.K. admitted a variety of sexual misconduct claims against him were true during the height of the #MeToo movement in 2017.
“These stories are true,” the comedian shared in a statement. “At the time, I said to myself that what I did was okay because I never showed a woman my d–k without asking first, which is also true.”
“But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your d–k isn’t a question,” he added. “It’s a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly.”
Chappelle showed support for his “very good friend” and defended him during his 2019 Netflix special, “Sticks and Stones,” per Entertainment Weekly.
“Louis C.K. was a very good friend of mine before he died in that terrible masturbation accident… He didn’t do anything you can call the police for,” Chappelle explained.
“I dare you to try. … They ruined this n—’s life, and now he’s coming back playing comedy clubs and they’re acting like if he’s able to do that that’s going to hurt women,” he added. “What the f— is your agenda, ladies?”
The disgraced comedian has since made several attempts to make a comeback after returning to the stage less than a year after the accusations came out.