breaking911--2020-11-08--WATCH: Helicopter Transporting Donor Heart Crashes, Firefighters Find The Heart & Give It To A Docto

WATCH: Helicopter Transporting Donor Heart Crashes, Firefighters Find The Heart & Give It To A Doctor Who Immediately Drops It!

SAN DIEGO — A pilot suffered minor wounds after a helicopter transporting a donor heart crashed Friday afternoon on the @ @ @ @ @ .

SAN DIEGO — A pilot suffered minor wounds after a helicopter transporting a donor heart crashed Friday afternoon on the Keck Hospital of USC helipad.
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breaking911--2020-11-08--Man Who Denied Pointing Assault Rifle At Detective Caught By Own Cameras

NEW YORK CITY – Federal and local officials in New York announced Friday the indictment of Julin Liriano following an October 7 , 2020 incident in which Liriano allegedly aimed an assault rifle at a New York City Police Department detective conducting surveillance as part of a narcotics investigation .
The 12-count indictment filed by the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor charges Liriano with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second and Third Degrees , Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree , Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree , Menacing in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Second Degree .
On October 7 , 2020 at 6:45 p.m. , members of NYDETF Group T-31 were conducting surveillance as part of a short term narcotics investigation when they observed Liriano outside of his home at 85-25 Elliot Avenue in Middle Village , Queens .
Liriano was accompanied by a bulldog and carrying what appeared to be an assault rifle .
As members of Group T-31 drove closer to Liriano , they first observed him allegedly holding the assault rifle behind his back .
Liriano then appeared to “ cock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it in front of his body .
Liriano allegedly pointed the rifle at an NYPD detective inside an unmarked car as it drove by .
The detective ’ s vision then became obstructed by a blinding light .
The detective exited his car , announced that he was a member of law enforcement , and ordered Liriano to drop his weapon .
Instead of complying , Liriano immediately went inside 85-25 Elliot Avenue .
Soon afterwards , members of the NYPD ’ s Emergency Services Unit ( ESU ) arrived and disabled surveillance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Soon thereafter , Liriano exited the building and was taken into custody .
Members of Group T-31 and the Special Narcotics Prosecutor ’ s Office obtained a court authorized search warrant for 85-25 Elliot Avenue and a car parked in the garage of the residence soon after 11 p.m. During a search of the residence , members of NYDETF discovered a white powdery substance around the toilet on the ground floor of the residence .
NYDETF members also observed and recovered an extensive home security system with multiple cameras , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loose round of ammunition , a scale and a bulletproof vest .
In a search of the car , agents and detectives uncovered a hidden compartment containing three loaded guns : a semi-automatic pistol , an EVO 9mm carbine assault rifle and a MAC-11 submachine gun with a suppressor ( used to eliminate muzzle flash ) .
They also seized approximately 85 grams of cocaine , handcuffs and ammunition .
During a criminal court arraignment on October 9 , 2020 , Liriano ’ s attorney said he denied being armed in front of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrest .
During a bail hearing on October 15 , 2020 , Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Felicia Mennin entered screen shots from the security footage into evidence .
The images depicted Liriano in front of his home allegedly holding an assault weapon , loading the weapon and lifting the firearm across his body as he faced the road .
Just over his left shoulder the black muzzle is allegedly visible pointing at the detective ’ s vehicle .
A flashlight attached to the weapon was also activated and pointed towards the detective ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into his home , the security footage allegedly showed him carrying multiple backpacks out to the car inside the garage and cramming them into the area where the hidden compartment was found .
At the time of his arrest , Liriano faced criminal charges in Queens for allegedly approaching a man and his 5-year-old daughter outdoors , displaying a pistol and threatening to shoot them .
He allegedly forced the father and daughter go back to their house and then stole their pet bulldog .
The bail hearing on October 15 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without bail .
Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennan thanked Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and commended SNP ’ s Special Investigations Bureau and members of the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force Group T-31 , including the DEA New York Division , the NYPD and the New York State Police for their work on the investigation .
“ A brazen threat caught on surveillance footage underscores the danger law enforcement faces while working to keep our cities safe from gun violence , crime , and drug trafficking , ” said DEA Special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Over time , our investigations exemplify the inextricable link between violent crime and drug trafficking which threaten lives and public safety .
I applaud our law enforcement partners ’ quick action to keep New Yorkers safe.
” Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennan said , “ Julin Liriano is charged with storming out of the Queens home with an assault rifle , loading it and pointing it at a detective on surveillance in a narcotics investigation .
In court , the defense attorney accused police of fabrication .
Unfortunately for Liriano , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action they described.
” Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said , “ Our police officers risk their lives each and every day .
Illegal guns in the hands of criminals is dangerous – for our police officers and every member of the public .
This defendant is in custody and I am confident he will be held fully accountable for his alleged actions.
” “ Pointing a firearm at a detective , as alleged in today ’ s indictment , endangers not only those committed to protecting New Yorkers but all of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our NYPD investigators , and our law enforcement partners , for their hard work in ensuring there will be justice in this case , ” said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea .
New York State Police Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said , “ I applaud the work of our partners , and the professionalism of those at the scene during this investigation , that lead to the arrest and indictment of this dangerous individual .
This suspect has shown through his actions that he has no regard for the safety of those who live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of law enforcement that have sworn to protect it .
A job well done to put this suspect behind bars , and to take dangerous weapons and drugs off our streets .
”

NEW YORK CITY – Federal and local officials in New York announced Friday the indictment of Julin Liriano following an October 7, 2020 incident in which Liriano allegedly aimed an assault rifle at a New York City Police Department detective conducting surveillance as part of a narcotics investigation.
The 12-count indictment filed by the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor charges Liriano with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second and Third Degrees, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree, Menacing in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Second Degree.
On October 7, 2020 at 6:45 p.m., members of NYDETF Group T-31 were conducting surveillance as part of a short term narcotics investigation when they observed Liriano outside of his home at 85-25 Elliot Avenue in Middle Village, Queens. Liriano was accompanied by a bulldog and carrying what appeared to be an assault rifle.
As members of Group T-31 drove closer to Liriano, they first observed him allegedly holding the assault rifle behind his back. Liriano then appeared to “cock” or load the rifle and place it in front of his body. Liriano allegedly pointed the rifle at an NYPD detective inside an unmarked car as it drove by. The detective’s vision then became obstructed by a blinding light. The detective exited his car, announced that he was a member of law enforcement, and ordered Liriano to drop his weapon. Instead of complying, Liriano immediately went inside 85-25 Elliot Avenue.
Soon afterwards, members of the NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU) arrived and disabled surveillance cameras pointing outside of the residence. Soon thereafter, Liriano exited the building and was taken into custody.
Members of Group T-31 and the Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s Office obtained a court authorized search warrant for 85-25 Elliot Avenue and a car parked in the garage of the residence soon after 11 p.m. During a search of the residence, members of NYDETF discovered a white powdery substance around the toilet on the ground floor of the residence. NYDETF members also observed and recovered an extensive home security system with multiple cameras, as well as approximately three pounds of marijuana, a loose round of ammunition, a scale and a bulletproof vest.
In a search of the car, agents and detectives uncovered a hidden compartment containing three loaded guns: a semi-automatic pistol, an EVO 9mm carbine assault rifle and a MAC-11 submachine gun with a suppressor (used to eliminate muzzle flash). They also seized approximately 85 grams of cocaine, handcuffs and ammunition.
During a criminal court arraignment on October 9, 2020, Liriano’s attorney said he denied being armed in front of his house on the day of his arrest.
The Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s Office subsequently obtained a search warrant for Liriano’s home surveillance system.
During a bail hearing on October 15, 2020, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Felicia Mennin entered screen shots from the security footage into evidence. The images depicted Liriano in front of his home allegedly holding an assault weapon, loading the weapon and lifting the firearm across his body as he faced the road. Just over his left shoulder the black muzzle is allegedly visible pointing at the detective’s vehicle. A flashlight attached to the weapon was also activated and pointed towards the detective’s vehicle. After Liriano fled back into his home, the security footage allegedly showed him carrying multiple backpacks out to the car inside the garage and cramming them into the area where the hidden compartment was found.
At the time of his arrest, Liriano faced criminal charges in Queens for allegedly approaching a man and his 5-year-old daughter outdoors, displaying a pistol and threatening to shoot them. He allegedly forced the father and daughter go back to their house and then stole their pet bulldog.
The bail hearing on October 15, 2020 concluded with the judge ordering Liriano held without bail.
Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennan thanked Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and commended SNP’s Special Investigations Bureau and members of the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force Group T-31, including the DEA New York Division, the NYPD and the New York State Police for their work on the investigation.
“A brazen threat caught on surveillance footage underscores the danger law enforcement faces while working to keep our cities safe from gun violence, crime, and drug trafficking,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan. “Over time, our investigations exemplify the inextricable link between violent crime and drug trafficking which threaten lives and public safety. I applaud our law enforcement partners’ quick action to keep New Yorkers safe.”
Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennan said, “Julin Liriano is charged with storming out of the Queens home with an assault rifle, loading it and pointing it at a detective on surveillance in a narcotics investigation. In court, the defense attorney accused police of fabrication. Unfortunately for Liriano, his own home security system recorded every dangerous action they described.”
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said, “Our police officers risk their lives each and every day. Illegal guns in the hands of criminals is dangerous – for our police officers and every member of the public. This defendant is in custody and I am confident he will be held fully accountable for his alleged actions.”
“Pointing a firearm at a detective, as alleged in today’s indictment, endangers not only those committed to protecting New Yorkers but all of our city’s citizens. I thank our NYPD investigators, and our law enforcement partners, for their hard work in ensuring there will be justice in this case,” said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea.
New York State Police Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said, “I applaud the work of our partners, and the professionalism of those at the scene during this investigation, that lead to the arrest and indictment of this dangerous individual. This suspect has shown through his actions that he has no regard for the safety of those who live in his neighborhood, or for the members of law enforcement that have sworn to protect it. A job well done to put this suspect behind bars, and to take dangerous weapons and drugs off our streets.”
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breaking911--2020-11-08--Florida Man Arrested In 2015 Murder Over Text Messages

MANATEE COUNTY , Florida — Just before midnight on August 29th , 2015 , David Ritch ran into the Walgreens located at 5945 US Highway 301 North in Ellenton and collapsed after having suffered a gunshot wound to his torso .
Deputies arrived on scene and spoke briefly with Ritch who stated that as he was walking near a roadway , he had a light shined on him and then was suddenly shot .
He could not provide further descriptions of who shot him or any other details .
Ritch was transported to Blake Medical Center where despite medical staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries and was pronounced dead at 6:20 the following morning .
Detectives made contact with a friend of David Ritch who said he was friends with both David and a white male known as Joseph Russell .
The friend knew Joseph from living at the Edgewater Apartments located at 5905 18th Street East in Ellenton , where Russell resided with his girlfriend until she kicked him out .
On August , 30th investigators conducted a search of the area around Walgreens for a possible crime scene when they located a backpack in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Walgreens near the Manatee River .
The backpack was searched and papers located within the backpack with the victim ’ s name on them along with other evidence .
A few days later detectives located two .22 caliber shell casings .
It was later learned that Russell was upset that Ritch was communicating with Russell ‘ s girlfriend , specifically sending her text messages .
A friend provided detectives texts messages from Russell stating… ” Ritch better hope he never sees him ( Russell ) again.
” On 10/20/20 detectives were able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional statements about Russell ’ s intent to harm the victim .
This information and other evidence collected during the 5 year investigation helped detectives develop probable cause to charge Russell for the murder of David Ritch .
On 11/05/20 Joseph Franklin Russell was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder .
He was already in the Manatee County Jail on unrelated drug and weapons charges

MANATEE COUNTY, Florida — Just before midnight on August 29th, 2015, David Ritch ran into the Walgreens located at 5945 US Highway 301 North in Ellenton and collapsed after having suffered a gunshot wound to his torso. Deputies arrived on scene and spoke briefly with Ritch who stated that as he was walking near a roadway, he had a light shined on him and then was suddenly shot. He could not provide further descriptions of who shot him or any other details.
Ritch was transported to Blake Medical Center where despite medical staff’s efforts he died from his injuries and was pronounced dead at 6:20 the following morning.
Detectives made contact with a friend of David Ritch who said he was friends with both David and a white male known as Joseph Russell. The friend knew Joseph from living at the Edgewater Apartments located at 5905 18th Street East in Ellenton, where Russell resided with his girlfriend until she kicked him out.
On August, 30th investigators conducted a search of the area around Walgreens for a possible crime scene when they located a backpack in an abandoned building across 18th St E behind the Walgreens near the Manatee River. The backpack was searched and papers located within the backpack with the victim’s name on them along with other evidence. A few days later detectives located two .22 caliber shell casings.
It was later learned that Russell was upset that Ritch was communicating with Russell‘s girlfriend, specifically sending her text messages. A friend provided detectives texts messages from Russell stating…”Ritch better hope he never sees him (Russell) again.”
On 10/20/20 detectives were able to re-interview a female friend who gave additional statements about Russell’s intent to harm the victim. This information and other evidence collected during the 5 year investigation helped detectives develop probable cause to charge Russell for the murder of David Ritch.
On 11/05/20 Joseph Franklin Russell was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder. He was already in the Manatee County Jail on unrelated drug and weapons charges
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breaking911--2020-11-08--ICE Launches Billboards Showing People Released By North Carolina Police

CHARLOTTE , N.C. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) launched a billboard campaign this past week in Charlotte to educate the public about the dangers of non-cooperation policies .
The billboards feature at-large immigration violators who may pose a public safety threat .
These individuals were previously arrested or convicted of crimes in the U.S. but were released into the community instead of being transferred to ICE custody pursuant to an immigration detainer .
“ Too often sanctuary policies limiting cooperation with ICE result in significant public safety concerns because they release dangerous individuals back into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Tony H. Pham .
“ ICE will continue to enforce immigration laws set forth by Congress through the efforts of the men and women of ICE to remove criminal aliens and making our communities safer.
” The billboards are located at or near : ICE lodges immigration detainers on individuals who have been arrested on local criminal charges and who are suspected of being removable , so that ICE can take custody of that person when he or she is released from local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to honor immigration detainers and release serious criminal offenders onto the streets , it undermines ICE ’ s ability to protect public safety and carry out its mission .
Paul Chander Evans , 26 , a Jamaican national illegally present in the U.S. Evans was arrested by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Oct. 6 for assault on a female , felony breaking and entering , communicating threats and other charges .
ICE lodged a detainer with the Mecklenburg County Jail , but due to their sanctuary policies , detainers have not been honored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the community .
Andres Bautista-Alcantara , 29 , a Dominican national illegally present in the U.S. Bautista-Alcantara was arrested by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Sept. 9 for two counts of 2nd degree forcible rape and violation of a domestic violence protection order .
ICE lodged a detainer with the Mecklenburg County Jail , but due to their sanctuary policies , detainers have not been honored , and the subject was released to the community .
Omar Palomo-Garcia , 25 , a Mexican national illegally present in the U.S. Palomo-Garcia was arrested by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for assault on a female , felony cocaine possession and drug paraphernalia .
ICE lodged a detainer , with the Mecklenburg County Jail , but due to their sanctuary policies , detainers have not been honored , and the subject was released to the community .
The public should call ICE at 866-DHS-2-ICE ( 866-347-2423 ) if they have information to report about the whereabouts of an individual featured on one of the billboards .

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched a billboard campaign this past week in Charlotte to educate the public about the dangers of non-cooperation policies. The billboards feature at-large immigration violators who may pose a public safety threat. These individuals were previously arrested or convicted of crimes in the U.S. but were released into the community instead of being transferred to ICE custody pursuant to an immigration detainer.
“Too often sanctuary policies limiting cooperation with ICE result in significant public safety concerns because they release dangerous individuals back into the community we are attempting to protect,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Tony H. Pham. “ICE will continue to enforce immigration laws set forth by Congress through the efforts of the men and women of ICE to remove criminal aliens and making our communities safer.”
The billboards are located at or near:
I-85 .8 miles north of Billy Graham Parkway
I-277 (949 Brookshire Freeway) 150 feet east of Hamilton Street
I-485 .2 miles east of Dixie River Road
I-485 .2 miles west of Nations Ford Road
I-77 .3 mile south of Arrowood Road
ICE lodges immigration detainers on individuals who have been arrested on local criminal charges and who are suspected of being removable, so that ICE can take custody of that person when he or she is released from local custody. When law enforcement agencies fail to honor immigration detainers and release serious criminal offenders onto the streets, it undermines ICE’s ability to protect public safety and carry out its mission.
The billboards feature cases like:
Paul Chander Evans, 26, a Jamaican national illegally present in the U.S. Evans was arrested by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Oct. 6 for assault on a female, felony breaking and entering, communicating threats and other charges. ICE lodged a detainer with the Mecklenburg County Jail, but due to their sanctuary policies, detainers have not been honored, and the subject was released to the community.
Andres Bautista-Alcantara, 29, a Dominican national illegally present in the U.S. Bautista-Alcantara was arrested by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Sept. 9 for two counts of 2nd degree forcible rape and violation of a domestic violence protection order. ICE lodged a detainer with the Mecklenburg County Jail, but due to their sanctuary policies, detainers have not been honored, and the subject was released to the community.
Omar Palomo-Garcia, 25, a Mexican national illegally present in the U.S. Palomo-Garcia was arrested by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department March 28 for assault on a female, felony cocaine possession and drug paraphernalia. ICE lodged a detainer, with the Mecklenburg County Jail, but due to their sanctuary policies, detainers have not been honored, and the subject was released to the community.
The public should call ICE at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) if they have information to report about the whereabouts of an individual featured on one of the billboards.
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breaking911--2020-11-08--Arrest Made After NYC Mom, Son Escape ‘Horrific’ 5-Day Hostage Situation: Feds

BRONX , NY — Aquilino Torres has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of his girlfriend and her 7-year-old son .
Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said : “ As alleged , Aquilino Torres threatened to kill a 7-year-old child in carrying out a brutal kidnapping of the child and his mother .
Torres then allegedly held his victims captive for several days , during which he physically abused both mother and child , and sexually assaulted the woman .
Thankfully , the victims managed to escape , and thanks to the FBI and NYPD , Torres is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crimes.
” FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said : “ The conduct we allege in this case is horrific .
Torres allegedly broke a mother ’ s jaw , tied her hands to a bed frame after physically and sexually assaulting her , and held her and her seven-year-old child against their will for several days .
In spite of all she endured , the victim was able to escape her captor with her son and bring them both to safety .
The resiliency she and her son showed is commendable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heroic actions , Torres will now face justice .
I sincerely hope that provides them some comfort ; we will do everything in our power to help them heal.
” NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said : “ In kidnaping a mother and her son , as alleged in this case , the defendant harmed innocent victims and that will never be tolerated .
I commend our NYPD investigators and federal partners for their hard work to bring justice in this case.
” According to the allegations in the Complaint : On or about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his girlfriend ( “ Victim-1 ” ) in the vicinity of Harlem in New York , New York , and threatened to kill Victim-1 ’ s 7-year-old son ( “ Minor Victim-1 ” ) if she did not come with him .
Torres believed the woman had been unfaithful .
Torres brought Victim-1 and Minor Victim-1 to a motel in the Bronx , where he proceeded to lock the door and physically assault Victim-1 , including by punching Victim-1 several times in the face and body .
Torres then had sex with Victim-1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Torres directed Victim-1 to order an Uber to take Torres , Victim-1 , and Minor Victim-1 to an apartment in Washington Heights ( the “ Apartment ” ) .
Torres forced Victim-1 and Minor Victim-1 to stay in the Apartment against their will for multiple days .
On at least one occasion , Torres tied Victim-1 ’ s hands to a bed frame to prevent her from leaving the Apartment while he was away .
Torres also physically assaulted Victim-1 and Minor Victim-1 while at the Apartment .
On or about October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victim-1 escaped from the Apartment .
Thereafter , Victim-1 was admitted to a hospital , where she was found to have a broken jaw that required surgery .
Torres is charged with : one count of kidnapping , which carries a maximum term of life in prison , and one count of kidnapping of a minor , which carries a mandatory minimum term of 20 years in prison and a maximum term of life .

BRONX, NY — Aquilino Torres has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of his girlfriend and her 7-year-old son.
Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said: “As alleged, Aquilino Torres threatened to kill a 7-year-old child in carrying out a brutal kidnapping of the child and his mother. Torres then allegedly held his victims captive for several days, during which he physically abused both mother and child, and sexually assaulted the woman. Thankfully, the victims managed to escape, and thanks to the FBI and NYPD, Torres is in custody and facing federal prosecution for horrific crimes.”
FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said: “The conduct we allege in this case is horrific. Torres allegedly broke a mother’s jaw, tied her hands to a bed frame after physically and sexually assaulting her, and held her and her seven-year-old child against their will for several days. In spite of all she endured, the victim was able to escape her captor with her son and bring them both to safety. The resiliency she and her son showed is commendable, and as a result of their heroic actions, Torres will now face justice. I sincerely hope that provides them some comfort; we will do everything in our power to help them heal.”
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said: “In kidnaping a mother and her son, as alleged in this case, the defendant harmed innocent victims and that will never be tolerated. I commend our NYPD investigators and federal partners for their hard work to bring justice in this case.”
According to the allegations in the Complaint:
On or about October 5, 2020, Torres approached his girlfriend (“Victim-1”) in the vicinity of Harlem in New York, New York, and threatened to kill Victim-1’s 7-year-old son (“Minor Victim-1”) if she did not come with him. Torres believed the woman had been unfaithful. Torres brought Victim-1 and Minor Victim-1 to a motel in the Bronx, where he proceeded to lock the door and physically assault Victim-1, including by punching Victim-1 several times in the face and body. Torres then had sex with Victim-1 against her will. The following day, Torres directed Victim-1 to order an Uber to take Torres, Victim-1, and Minor Victim-1 to an apartment in Washington Heights (the “Apartment”). Torres forced Victim-1 and Minor Victim-1 to stay in the Apartment against their will for multiple days. On at least one occasion, Torres tied Victim-1’s hands to a bed frame to prevent her from leaving the Apartment while he was away. Torres also physically assaulted Victim-1 and Minor Victim-1 while at the Apartment. On or about October 10, 2020, Victim-1 and Minor Victim-1 escaped from the Apartment. Thereafter, Victim-1 was admitted to a hospital, where she was found to have a broken jaw that required surgery.
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Torres is charged with: one count of kidnapping, which carries a maximum term of life in prison, and one count of kidnapping of a minor, which carries a mandatory minimum term of 20 years in prison and a maximum term of life.
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breaking911--2020-11-08--George W. Bush congratulates Biden and Harris, becoming the most prominent Republican to acknowledge

George W. Bush congratulates Biden and Harris, becoming the most prominent Republican to acknowledge their victory against Trump

I just talked to the President-elect of the United States , Joe Biden .
I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night .
I also called Kamala Harris to congratulate her on her historic election to the vice presidency .
Though we have political differences , I know Joe Biden to be a good man , who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country .
The President-elect reiterated that while he ran as a Democrat , he will govern for all Americans .
I offered him the same thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my prayers for his success , and my pledge to help in any way I can .
I want to congratulate President Trump and his supporters on a hard-fought campaign .
He earned the votes of more than 70 million Americans – an extraordinary political achievement .
They have spoken , and their voices will continue to be heard through elected Republicans at every level of government .
The fact that so many of our fellow citizens participated in this election is a positive sign of the health of our democracy and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No matter how you voted , your vote counted .
President Trump has the right to request recounts and pursue legal challenges , and any unresolved issues will be properly adjudicated .
The American people can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair , its integrity will be upheld , and its outcome is clear .
The challenges that face our country will demand the best of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris – and the best of us all .
We must come together for the sake of our families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and its future .
There is no problem that will not yield to the gathered will of a free people .
Laura and I pray for our leaders and their families .
We ask for God ’ s continued blessings on our country .
And we urge all Americans to join us in wishing our next President and Vice President well as they prepare to take up their important duties .

Statement by President George W. Bush
I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night. I also called Kamala Harris to congratulate her on her historic election to the vice presidency. Though we have political differences, I know Joe Biden to be a good man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country. The President-elect reiterated that while he ran as a Democrat, he will govern for all Americans. I offered him the same thing I offered Presidents Trump and Obama: my prayers for his success, and my pledge to help in any way I can.
I want to congratulate President Trump and his supporters on a hard-fought campaign. He earned the votes of more than 70 million Americans – an extraordinary political achievement. They have spoken, and their voices will continue to be heard through elected Republicans at every level of government.
The fact that so many of our fellow citizens participated in this election is a positive sign of the health of our democracy and a reminder to the world of its strength. No matter how you voted, your vote counted. President Trump has the right to request recounts and pursue legal challenges, and any unresolved issues will be properly adjudicated. The American people can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome is clear.
The challenges that face our country will demand the best of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris – and the best of us all. We must come together for the sake of our families and neighbors, and for our nation and its future. There is no problem that will not yield to the gathered will of a free people. Laura and I pray for our leaders and their families. We ask for God’s continued blessings on our country. And we urge all Americans to join us in wishing our next President and Vice President well as they prepare to take up their important duties.
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breaking911--2020-11-08--Man Who Murdered Woman In Front of Their Toddler On Thanksgiving Day Is Sentenced

MINNIAPOLIS — Randall Watkins was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the shooting death of 27-year-old Raven Gant , the mother of their child , on Thanksgiving in 2019 , the Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Friday .
On Oct. 23 , after two weeks in trial , a Hennepin County jury convicted Watkins , 41 , of the three counts he was charged with : intentional second-degree murder , unintentional second-degree murder , and one count of a prohibited person in possession of a firearm .
The 40 year sentence was the maximum amount of prison time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this case did a great job in obtaining the maximum sentence possible for Mr. Watkins , who so tragically shot and killed Raven Gant , the mother of their child , on Thanksgiving a year ago , ” Mike Freeman stated .
“ What makes this all the more devastating , is that their child was present when her mother was killed .
Domestic violence cases like these are heartbreaking , and we hope the family of Ms. Gant can find solace now that Mr. Watkins has been sentenced , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminal complaint , police responded to what was first reported as a domestic dispute , then a shooting .
Watkins was at the door and was arrested by police , who found Gant lying on her back in the doorway between the kitchen and dining room .
She died shortly before 11 p.m. at North Memorial Medical Center .
When police entered the home , they saw a two-year-old girl in the dining room and asked her where her mother was .
The girl said her mother was on the floor , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was his child .
Gant ’ s father arrived at the house while police were there and told them his daughter called him at 10:08 p.m. and said Watkins would not let her out of the house .
He and other witnesses told police that Gant had been trying to get away from Watkins for a while and that Watkins had previously beaten her , resulting in two black eyes and other injuries , according to the complaint .
Gant ’ s father said he tried to confront Watkins about those injuries at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a gun and shot him in the back as he was about to drive away , the complaint states .
Watkins had also taken all the clothes belonging to Gant and her daughter and would not return them .
However , earlier in the day , Watkins called Gant and told her she could meet him at the house at 9:30 p.m. and he would return all her stuff , according to the complaint .
The autopsy found Gant was shot once in the left back .
Watkins also has a prior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when an argument over a small sum of money resulted in him shooting his friend in the back of the leg and head .

MINNIAPOLIS — Randall Watkins was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the shooting death of 27-year-old Raven Gant, the mother of their child, on Thanksgiving in 2019, the Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Friday.
On Oct. 23, after two weeks in trial, a Hennepin County jury convicted Watkins, 41, of the three counts he was charged with: intentional second-degree murder, unintentional second-degree murder, and one count of a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The 40 year sentence was the maximum amount of prison time Watkins could receive.
“The attorneys on this case did a great job in obtaining the maximum sentence possible for Mr. Watkins, who so tragically shot and killed Raven Gant, the mother of their child, on Thanksgiving a year ago,” Mike Freeman stated.
“What makes this all the more devastating, is that their child was present when her mother was killed. Domestic violence cases like these are heartbreaking, and we hope the family of Ms. Gant can find solace now that Mr. Watkins has been sentenced, and the case has concluded.”
According to the criminal complaint, police responded to what was first reported as a domestic dispute, then a shooting. Watkins was at the door and was arrested by police, who found Gant lying on her back in the doorway between the kitchen and dining room. She died shortly before 11 p.m. at North Memorial Medical Center.
When police entered the home, they saw a two-year-old girl in the dining room and asked her where her mother was. The girl said her mother was on the floor, the complaint states. Watkins said the girl was his child.
Gant’s father arrived at the house while police were there and told them his daughter called him at 10:08 p.m. and said Watkins would not let her out of the house. He and other witnesses told police that Gant had been trying to get away from Watkins for a while and that Watkins had previously beaten her, resulting in two black eyes and other injuries, according to the complaint.
Gant’s father said he tried to confront Watkins about those injuries at the time they occurred, but Watkins had a gun and shot him in the back as he was about to drive away, the complaint states. Watkins had also taken all the clothes belonging to Gant and her daughter and would not return them.
However, earlier in the day, Watkins called Gant and told her she could meet him at the house at 9:30 p.m. and he would return all her stuff, according to the complaint. The autopsy found Gant was shot once in the left back.
Watkins also has a prior murder conviction from Illinois in 1995, when an argument over a small sum of money resulted in him shooting his friend in the back of the leg and head.
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breaking911--2020-11-08--‘Nightmare Situation’: Man Sentenced For Sex Assault On Flight

Seattle – A 43-year-old Van Nuys , California , man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two years in prison for two federal felonies for his sexual assault of a young woman on a flight from London to Seattle , announced U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran .
Babak Rezapour was convicted on January 22 , 2020 , of abusive sexual contact in a special aircraft jurisdiction and abusive sexual contact with an incapacitated victim .
The jury deliberated about two and a half hours following a five-day jury trial .
At the sentencing hearing , U.S. District @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ an evil act… .
An awful , horrible , nightmare situation.
” “ This defendant not only assaulted this young woman on the plane , his history shows escalating assaults on women even before this incident , ” said U.S. Attorney Brian Moran .
“ I commend this brave victim who has endured the pain of describing this crime to first responders , investigators , and ultimately to the jury.
” According to records filed in the case and testimony at trial , Rezapour sexually assaulted the 20-year-old victim while she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Norwegian Air flight from London to Seattle on January 10 , 2018 .
The victim had taken prescribed anti-anxiety and anti-nausea medication and drank a glass of wine .
The victim then accepted a second glass of wine purchased for her by Rezapour .
After drinking the second glass , the victim became unusually sleepy .
She awoke to find Rezapour sexually assaulting her .
Rezapour used his jacket to shield the activity from other passengers .
The victim fled to the back of the plane and reported the assault to flight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing Rezapour move into the seat next to the victim , contradicting his statements to law enforcement that he had stayed in his aisle seat with an open seat between them .
In multiple statements to different investigators following the incident , Rezapour changed his description of what had occurred on the plane .
In addition to consistent statements from the victim and witnesses , prosecutors used DNA evidence to prove Rezapour ’ s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt .
An FBI DNA expert described how she discovered Rezapour ’ s DNA inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentencing documents , prosecutors describe how Rezapour ’ s criminal history shows a pattern of sexual assault .
Rezapour was charged in 2012 in a prostitution sting in California .
In 2017 , just six months before the airplane assault , Rezapour was escorted out and banned from a North Carolina resort hotel after molesting a hotel worker who was cleaning the men ’ s locker room .
“ These were not isolated incidents .
They can credibly be interpreted as a continuing course of conduct reflecting an ongoing urge to sexually assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecutors wrote in their sentencing memo .
Prosecutors asked for an above guidelines sentence , noting that sex assault crimes on aircraft are on the rise and need to be deterred .
According to the FBI , in 2014 , 38 cases of in-flight sexual assaults were reported .
In 2017 , that number increased to 63 reported cases .
In 2019 , these assaults increased to 119 reported cases .
At the sentencing hearing the victim spoke to Rezapour saying “ you saw me as an object and took from me whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man in my life… .
You made me feel less than what I was.
” After she spoke Judge Lasnik told her she should be proud of how strong she has been in working to recover from this sexual assault and hold Rezapour accountable .
Rezapour has been in custody since the jury verdict in January 2020 .
He told the court he was begging for forgiveness , “ I have a problem and I need help.
” Rezapour is required to register as a sex offender following his prison term .

Seattle – A 43-year-old Van Nuys, California, man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two years in prison for two federal felonies for his sexual assault of a young woman on a flight from London to Seattle, announced U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran. Babak Rezapour was convicted on January 22, 2020, of abusive sexual contact in a special aircraft jurisdiction and abusive sexual contact with an incapacitated victim. The jury deliberated about two and a half hours following a five-day jury trial. At the sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik said the crime was “an evil act…. An awful, horrible, nightmare situation.”
“This defendant not only assaulted this young woman on the plane, his history shows escalating assaults on women even before this incident,” said U.S. Attorney Brian Moran. “I commend this brave victim who has endured the pain of describing this crime to first responders, investigators, and ultimately to the jury.”
According to records filed in the case and testimony at trial, Rezapour sexually assaulted the 20-year-old victim while she was incapacitated from medication and alcohol on a Norwegian Air flight from London to Seattle on January 10, 2018. The victim had taken prescribed anti-anxiety and anti-nausea medication and drank a glass of wine. The victim then accepted a second glass of wine purchased for her by Rezapour. After drinking the second glass, the victim became unusually sleepy. She awoke to find Rezapour sexually assaulting her. Rezapour used his jacket to shield the activity from other passengers. The victim fled to the back of the plane and reported the assault to flight attendants.
At trial, witnesses described seeing Rezapour move into the seat next to the victim, contradicting his statements to law enforcement that he had stayed in his aisle seat with an open seat between them. In multiple statements to different investigators following the incident, Rezapour changed his description of what had occurred on the plane. In addition to consistent statements from the victim and witnesses, prosecutors used DNA evidence to prove Rezapour’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. An FBI DNA expert described how she discovered Rezapour’s DNA inside the victim’s underwear.
In sentencing documents, prosecutors describe how Rezapour’s criminal history shows a pattern of sexual assault. Rezapour was charged in 2012 in a prostitution sting in California. In 2017, just six months before the airplane assault, Rezapour was escorted out and banned from a North Carolina resort hotel after molesting a hotel worker who was cleaning the men’s locker room. “These were not isolated incidents. They can credibly be interpreted as a continuing course of conduct reflecting an ongoing urge to sexually assault strangers in increasingly serious attacks,” prosecutors wrote in their sentencing memo.
Prosecutors asked for an above guidelines sentence, noting that sex assault crimes on aircraft are on the rise and need to be deterred. According to the FBI, in 2014, 38 cases of in-flight sexual assaults were reported. In 2017, that number increased to 63 reported cases. In 2019, these assaults increased to 119 reported cases.
At the sentencing hearing the victim spoke to Rezapour saying “you saw me as an object and took from me whatever you wanted… You made me distrust every man in my life…. You made me feel less than what I was.” After she spoke Judge Lasnik told her she should be proud of how strong she has been in working to recover from this sexual assault and hold Rezapour accountable.
Rezapour has been in custody since the jury verdict in January 2020. He told the court he was begging for forgiveness, “I have a problem and I need help.”
Rezapour is required to register as a sex offender following his prison term.
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breaking911--2020-11-09--California Man Flew To NJ For Sex With 11-Year-Old Girl, Prosecutor Says

TRENTON , NJ – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a California man was sentenced to state prison today for traveling to New Jersey in an attempt to sexually assault an underage girl.He communicated online with a man he believed was offering him an opportunity to sexually assault a girl , age 11 , but that man was really an undercover detective of the New Jersey State Police .
Ian Brewer , 25 , of Pomona , Calif. , was sentenced today to seven years in state prison by Superior Court Judge Regina Caulfield in Union County .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an accusation charging him with second-degree attempted aggravated sexual assault.He will be required to register as a sex offender under Megan ’ s Law and will be subject to parole supervision for life .
Deputy Attorney General Jamie Picard prosecuted Brewer and represented the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Cyber Crimes Bureau at the sentencing hearing.Brewer was arrested in an investigation by the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children ( ICAC ) Unit and U.S .
Homeland Security Investigations , assisted by the Bayonne Police Department .
Brewer began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undercover detective .
The undercover detective said that for a fee , Brewer could sexually assault the 11-year-old daughter of his girlfriend .
The detective represented that he and his girlfriend were part of a group that met regularly to sexually assault the child .
Brewer agreed to pay a fee of $ 500 for the weekend to have the girl perform oral sex on him .
He was arrested on Jan. 17 , 2020 after flying to New Jersey and checking into a hotel room .
He was arrested at a restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went to meet the man and his girlfriend .
Brewer had $ 701 cash in his possession , and numerous condoms were found in his hotel room .
“ Through these collaborative operations involving the ICAC Task Force , we are working ceaselessly to arrest child predators like Brewer before they can sexually assault young victims , ” said Attorney General Grewal.
“ At the same time , we urge parents , guardians and teachers to warn children about the threats that exist on social media and gaming sites and watch for signs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online abuse.Online threats to children have increased as much as 50 percent in New Jersey since the start of the COVID pandemic , as gauged by tips to law enforcement , and the need for vigilance has grown this fall as children log more hours of screen time for virtual learning.
” “ By working with the ICAC Task Force and partnering with law enforcement at all levels , including U.S .
Homeland Security Investigations , we ensure that we have the resources and reach to pursue these multi-jurisdictional cases and capture those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children , ” said Director Veronica Allende of the Division of Criminal Justice .
“ We want these offenders to know that when they seek out like-minded individuals online , they may instead discover our detectives , with their single-minded goal of protecting children.
” “ Gone are the days when child predators were limited to lurking in neighborhoods or playgrounds .
Brewer is an example of how today ’ s predators are not only using more sophisticated technologies , but are networking with other abusers in order to find their next victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police .
“ The New Jersey State Police and our partners will continue to evolve our investigative strategies and work together to ensure that child predators and those who assist them are identified , apprehended , and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
” “ Once again , we confront the tenacious evil of a child predator , in this case one who traveled from California to New Jersey to seek out his innocent prey , ” said Jason J. Molina , Special Agent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newark .
“ However , when he arrived at the designated meeting place , he found law enforcement officers there instead who arrested him .
This should be a strong lesson to child predators online , that what you think are well crafted schemes to lure in the most vulnerable among us are being undone by the combined forces of law enforcement agencies nationwide .
If you ’ re out there , we will find you and bring you to justice , no matter what it takes .
A dangerous predator has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combined efforts of law enforcement.
” Deputy Attorney General Picard prosecuted the case under the supervision of Bureau Chief Jillian Carpenter and Deputy Bureau Chief Lilianne Daniel of the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Cyber Crimes Bureau .
Attorney General Grewal thanked all of those who investigated and prosecuted the case for the New Jersey State Police , U.S .
Homeland Security Investigations , the Bayonne Police Department , and the Division of Criminal Justice .

TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a California man was sentenced to state prison today for traveling to New Jersey in an attempt to sexually assault an underage girl.He communicated online with a man he believed was offering him an opportunity to sexually assault a girl, age 11, but that man was really an undercover detective of the New Jersey State Police.
Ian Brewer, 25, of Pomona, Calif., was sentenced today to seven years in state prison by Superior Court Judge Regina Caulfield in Union County. He pleaded guilty on Aug. 27, 2020 to an accusation charging him with second-degree attempted aggravated sexual assault.He will be required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law and will be subject to parole supervision for life.
Deputy Attorney General Jamie Picard prosecuted Brewer and represented the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Cyber Crimes Bureau at the sentencing hearing.Brewer was arrested in an investigation by the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, assisted by the Bayonne Police Department.
Brewer began exchanging emails in December 2019 with the undercover detective. The undercover detective said that for a fee, Brewer could sexually assault the 11-year-old daughter of his girlfriend. The detective represented that he and his girlfriend were part of a group that met regularly to sexually assault the child. Brewer agreed to pay a fee of $500 for the weekend to have the girl perform oral sex on him. He was arrested on Jan. 17, 2020 after flying to New Jersey and checking into a hotel room. He was arrested at a restaurant in Elizabeth, N.J., where he went to meet the man and his girlfriend. Brewer had $701 cash in his possession, and numerous condoms were found in his hotel room.
“Through these collaborative operations involving the ICAC Task Force, we are working ceaselessly to arrest child predators like Brewer before they can sexually assault young victims,” said Attorney General Grewal.“ At the same time, we urge parents, guardians and teachers to warn children about the threats that exist on social media and gaming sites and watch for signs that a child has been subjected to online abuse.Online threats to children have increased as much as 50 percent in New Jersey since the start of the COVID pandemic, as gauged by tips to law enforcement, and the need for vigilance has grown this fall as children log more hours of screen time for virtual learning.”
“By working with the ICAC Task Force and partnering with law enforcement at all levels, including U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, we ensure that we have the resources and reach to pursue these multi-jurisdictional cases and capture those who seek to sexually abuse and exploit children,” said Director Veronica Allende of the Division of Criminal Justice. “We want these offenders to know that when they seek out like-minded individuals online, they may instead discover our detectives, with their single-minded goal of protecting children.”
“Gone are the days when child predators were limited to lurking in neighborhoods or playgrounds. Brewer is an example of how today’s predators are not only using more sophisticated technologies, but are networking with other abusers in order to find their next victim,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “The New Jersey State Police and our partners will continue to evolve our investigative strategies and work together to ensure that child predators and those who assist them are identified, apprehended, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
“Once again, we confront the tenacious evil of a child predator, in this case one who traveled from California to New Jersey to seek out his innocent prey,” said Jason J. Molina, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, Newark. “However, when he arrived at the designated meeting place, he found law enforcement officers there instead who arrested him. This should be a strong lesson to child predators online, that what you think are well crafted schemes to lure in the most vulnerable among us are being undone by the combined forces of law enforcement agencies nationwide. If you’re out there, we will find you and bring you to justice, no matter what it takes. A dangerous predator has been removed from our community thanks to the combined efforts of law enforcement.”
Deputy Attorney General Picard prosecuted the case under the supervision of Bureau Chief Jillian Carpenter and Deputy Bureau Chief Lilianne Daniel of the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Cyber Crimes Bureau.
Attorney General Grewal thanked all of those who investigated and prosecuted the case for the New Jersey State Police, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, the Bayonne Police Department, and the Division of Criminal Justice.
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breaking911--2020-11-10--FAKE NEWS: Real Clear Politics Never Pulled Their PA Call From Biden

It seems that a fake news story has gone viral so fast , that it sucked major GOP personalities such @ @ @ @ @ .
Reports on social media exploded on Monday evening claiming that RealClearPolitics changed their call @ @ @ @ @ , and placed it back into the “ too close to call ” .
But @ @ @ @ @ that RealClearPolitics never called Pennsylvania for anyone in the 2020 election .
But Rudy Giuliani @ @ @ @ @ ’ t cover law suit which will invalidate 300,000 or more crooked democrat votes votes @ @ @ @ @ Politics just took PA away from Biden and made it a toss up .
Only @ @ @ @ @ the Big Media censorship to watch it all change.
” Newsmax also reported the fake @ @ @ @ @ Sebastian Gorka also fell for it , tweeting “ So @ RealClearNews just flipped Pennsylvania @ @ @ @ @ It is unclear if they will retract their tweets .

It seems that a fake news story has gone viral so fast, that it sucked major GOP personalities such as Rudy Giuliani into it.
Reports on social media exploded on Monday evening claiming that RealClearPolitics changed their call on Pennsylvania for Joe Biden, and placed it back into the “too close to call”.
But a screengrab from Saturday shows that RealClearPolitics never called Pennsylvania for anyone in the 2020 election.
But Rudy Giuliani tweeted “#FakeNews won’t cover law suit which will invalidate 300,000 or more crooked democrat votes votes in Philly. Real Clear Politics just took PA away from Biden and made it a toss up. Only the beginning please look beyond the Big Media censorship to watch it all change.”
Newsmax also reported the fake news live on television.
#FakeNews won’t cover law suit which will invalidate 300,000 or more crooked democrat votes votes in Philly. Real Clear Politics just took PA away from Biden and made it a toss up. Only the beginning please look beyond the Big Media censorship to watch it all change. — Rudy W. Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) November 10, 2020
Sebastian Gorka also fell for it, tweeting “So @RealClearNews just flipped Pennsylvania to @realDonaldTrump”.
It is unclear if they will retract their tweets.
Deleted a tweet saying PA was “retracted” by RCP – was informed that it was not officially called by RPC (good for them) and so the tweet is gone — Benny (@bennyjohnson) November 10, 2020
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breaking911--2020-11-09--Sex Offender Used Chatango to Share Child Pornography

PORT CHARLOTTE , Fla. — On November 6th , 2020 , William Thomas appeared in court on past charges and was sentenced to 15 years Department of Corrections followed by 15 years sexual predator probation .
The 2018 investigation began when the task force was alerted to suspicious activity occurring in chat rooms hosted by Chatango , a website that hosts live group chats .
The CEO of the company , contacted the task force in regards to a group of individuals who were using Chatango ’ s chat application to discuss , distribute , and trade child pornography .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the sites down , but the group continued to make new ones , attempting to disguise their IP addresses .
Chatango estimated there were between two to four individuals who were continuing to create and host these chat rooms .
He reported that one of the individuals , who appeared to be a participant in the chat rooms , is located in the Port Charlotte , Florida area based on log information Chantango routinely collects .
Information on the login names and IP addresses used by the individual were provided to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ content of the chat rooms , gaining access to a video shared in the chat room through Dropfile links shared in the room .
The video depicted a juvenile female performing sex acts .
DFC Woelke was able to confirm that the IP address that provided the video link was assigned to a Comcast subscriber identified as Bill Thomas , of 233 Stebbins Terrace in Port Charlotte .
A check of the address showed sex offender William Thomas registered to that same address .
On April 12 , a search warrant was served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thomas requested an attorney prior to providing any statements .
A search of his computer activity showed Williams had accounts on two chat/messaging programs , which he had not reported per his sex offender obligations .
During the search of the vehicle belonging to William , a pair of children ’ s panties ( size 4 ) were located along with a pair of binoculars .
Once the forensic examiner exploited the digital data from William ’ s laptop computer , the username associated with the video was located in the Chatango online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
The FBI Fort Myers Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force arrested William Henry Thomas ( 11/26/49 ) , on new charges in 2018 .
He was previously adjudicated guilty on December 20 , 2002 in Charlotte County for Possession of Child Pornography .
A Charlotte County Sheriff ’ s Office deputy , DFC Woelke , serves on this task force and participated in the investigation .
William Henry Thomas was placed under arrest ( 2018 ) and transported to the Charlotte County Jail on for 2 counts of : Fail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ count of Transmission of Pornography by Electronic Device by Person in Another State .

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — On November 6th, 2020, William Thomas appeared in court on past charges and was sentenced to 15 years Department of Corrections followed by 15 years sexual predator probation.
The 2018 investigation began when the task force was alerted to suspicious activity occurring in chat rooms hosted by Chatango, a website that hosts live group chats. The CEO of the company, contacted the task force in regards to a group of individuals who were using Chatango’s chat application to discuss, distribute, and trade child pornography. Chatango advised that they had shut several of the sites down, but the group continued to make new ones, attempting to disguise their IP addresses.
Chatango estimated there were between two to four individuals who were continuing to create and host these chat rooms. He reported that one of the individuals, who appeared to be a participant in the chat rooms, is located in the Port Charlotte, Florida area based on log information Chantango routinely collects. Information on the login names and IP addresses used by the individual were provided to the task force investigators.
Investigators reviewed the content of the chat rooms, gaining access to a video shared in the chat room through Dropfile links shared in the room. The video depicted a juvenile female performing sex acts. DFC Woelke was able to confirm that the IP address that provided the video link was assigned to a Comcast subscriber identified as Bill Thomas, of 233 Stebbins Terrace in Port Charlotte. A check of the address showed sex offender William Thomas registered to that same address.
On April 12, a search warrant was served on the Stebbins Terrace address. William Thomas requested an attorney prior to providing any statements. A search of his computer activity showed Williams had accounts on two chat/messaging programs, which he had not reported per his sex offender obligations.
During the search of the vehicle belonging to William, a pair of children’s panties (size 4) were located along with a pair of binoculars. Once the forensic examiner exploited the digital data from William’s laptop computer, the username associated with the video was located in the Chatango online application under the computer profile “bill”.
The FBI Fort Myers Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force arrested William Henry Thomas (11/26/49), on new charges in 2018. He was previously adjudicated guilty on December 20, 2002 in Charlotte County for Possession of Child Pornography. A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy, DFC Woelke, serves on this task force and participated in the investigation.
William Henry Thomas was placed under arrest (2018) and transported to the Charlotte County Jail on for 2 counts of:
Fail to Comply with Registration Law and 1 count of
Transmission of Pornography by Electronic Device by Person in Another State.
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breaking911--2020-11-09--2-Year-Old Boy Died of Fentanyl Overdose — and Now Mom is Charged with Murder

Martinez , Calif. – Last week , the Contra Costa County District Attorney ’ s Office filed murder charges against Genesis Barrera-Galdamez ( 22-year-old resident of Brentwood ) for the death of her two-year-old son , Jasani Kerry , Jr. Barrera-Galdamez was also charged with felony child abuse and felony possession of Fentanyl to sell .
Two enhancements were also filed tied to the child abuse charge against the defendant : willful harm causing injury and great bodily injury resulting in brain damage and paralysis .
The young child consumed fentanyl under the care of Barrera-Galdamez .
The child ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s death was caused by Acute Fentanyl Toxicity .
Brentwood Police Department investigated the case and presented it to our Office for filing .
Homicide Unit Supervisor Derek Butts reviewed the investigation and filed the charges listed above .
“ While the Defendant did not intend that her son Jasani die , the evidence shows that she was aware her Fentanyl possession and use was dangerous to human life and despite this knowledge , exposed Jasani to the danger which ultimately led to his death , stated Deputy District Attorney Butts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an exceptionally toxic and dangerous substance .
The act of exposing people to or supplying others with Fentanyl , if death results , can lead to murder charges.
” In the early morning hours of September 20 , the defendant called police and stated her son was not breathing and non-responsive .
She told the police that her son appeared blue and his body was very cold .
CPR performed at the scene by Brentwood Police Officers and continued by American Medical Response personnel for over 30 minutes did not revive the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple items of drug paraphernalia on and around the bed the Defendant shared with Jasani , including 13 grams of powdered Fentanyl , baggies and tin foil pieces containing Fentanyl residue and a torch lighter .
After Jasani ’ s death , Barrera-Galdamez attempted to sell Fentanyl to multiple parties .
Brentwood Police Department officers obtained a warrant for the arrest of the defendant on October 29th .
The following day , Barrera-Galdamez was arrested at the Comfort Inn in Antioch , where she was engaging in Fentanyl sales .
Barrera-Galdamez made her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains in custody with bail set at $ 1,100,000 .
Her arraignment on the charges was set for November 18th .

Martinez, Calif. – Last week, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office filed murder charges against Genesis Barrera-Galdamez (22-year-old resident of Brentwood) for the death of her two-year-old son, Jasani Kerry, Jr. Barrera-Galdamez was also charged with felony child abuse and felony possession of Fentanyl to sell. Two enhancements were also filed tied to the child abuse charge against the defendant: willful harm causing injury and great bodily injury resulting in brain damage and paralysis. The young child consumed fentanyl under the care of Barrera-Galdamez. The child’s autopsy report later ruled the toddler’s death was caused by Acute Fentanyl Toxicity.
Brentwood Police Department investigated the case and presented it to our Office for filing. Homicide Unit Supervisor Derek Butts reviewed the investigation and filed the charges listed above.
“While the Defendant did not intend that her son Jasani die, the evidence shows that she was aware her Fentanyl possession and use was dangerous to human life and despite this knowledge, exposed Jasani to the danger which ultimately led to his death, stated Deputy District Attorney Butts. “Well known amongst abusers, Fentanyl is an exceptionally toxic and dangerous substance. The act of exposing people to or supplying others with Fentanyl, if death results, can lead to murder charges.”
In the early morning hours of September 20, the defendant called police and stated her son was not breathing and non-responsive. She told the police that her son appeared blue and his body was very cold. CPR performed at the scene by Brentwood Police Officers and continued by American Medical Response personnel for over 30 minutes did not revive the boy. Officers at the scene located multiple items of drug paraphernalia on and around the bed the Defendant shared with Jasani, including 13 grams of powdered Fentanyl, baggies and tin foil pieces containing Fentanyl residue and a torch lighter.
After Jasani’s death, Barrera-Galdamez attempted to sell Fentanyl to multiple parties. Brentwood Police Department officers obtained a warrant for the arrest of the defendant on October 29th. The following day, Barrera-Galdamez was arrested at the Comfort Inn in Antioch, where she was engaging in Fentanyl sales.
Barrera-Galdamez made her first appearance in court yesterday and she remains in custody with bail set at $1,100,000. Her arraignment on the charges was set for November 18th.
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breaking911--2020-11-09--Customs Intercepts $9.3M In Counterfeit Designer Merchandise

DALLAS – The largest holiday shopping season is underway and counterfeiters are eager to fool U.S. consumers into purchasing goods .
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Dallas Fort Worth port of entry intercepted a shipment of counterfeit footwear , handbags , and textiles worth over $ 9.3 million dollars .
This shipment of counterfeit designer merchandise originated in China and was destined for McKinney , Texas .
“ Criminal organizations are well aware that consumers will be shopping online for the best deals this holiday season , ” said Timothy M. Lemaux , Port Director , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers will take every opportunity to protect the American consumer and we caution those consumers that if an online deal seems too good to be true , then it probably is.
” CBP officers experience led them to perform a thorough examination of the shipment of 148 boxes manifested as “ Ladies Sweater Ladies Sweatpants ” .
That exam yielded a treasure trove of poorly packaged footwear , handbags and textiles bearing protected trademarks such as Chanel , Gucci , Louis Vuitton , and Adida ’ s Yeezy designer footwear line .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been counterfeit due to its poor quality of workmanship , packaging inconsistent with genuine merchandise , and previous experience with similar products .
CBP worked in cooperation with Consumer Products and Mass Merchandise , Centers for Excellence and Expertise Import Division , determined that the items were in-fact counterfeit and infringing on protected trademarks .
CBP provided the importer an opportunity to provide documentation of applicable licenses or agreements permitting the use of those registered trademarks prior to the seizure .
In fiscal year 20 , CBP processed $ 2.4 trillion in imports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country are safe and legal .
By the end of the last fiscal year , CBP recorded more than 23,700 seizures of counterfeit goods , with an estimated value of $ 1.2 billion .

DALLAS – The largest holiday shopping season is underway and counterfeiters are eager to fool U.S. consumers into purchasing goods. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Dallas Fort Worth port of entry intercepted a shipment of counterfeit footwear, handbags, and textiles worth over $9.3 million dollars.
This shipment of counterfeit designer merchandise originated in China and was destined for McKinney, Texas.
“Criminal organizations are well aware that consumers will be shopping online for the best deals this holiday season,” said Timothy M. Lemaux, Port Director, Area Port of Dallas. “Our officers will take every opportunity to protect the American consumer and we caution those consumers that if an online deal seems too good to be true, then it probably is.”
CBP officers experience led them to perform a thorough examination of the shipment of 148 boxes manifested as “Ladies Sweater Ladies Sweatpants”. That exam yielded a treasure trove of poorly packaged footwear, handbags and textiles bearing protected trademarks such as Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Adida’s Yeezy designer footwear line. Officers suspected that the imported merchandise may have been counterfeit due to its poor quality of workmanship, packaging inconsistent with genuine merchandise, and previous experience with similar products.
CBP worked in cooperation with Consumer Products and Mass Merchandise, Centers for Excellence and Expertise Import Division, determined that the items were in-fact counterfeit and infringing on protected trademarks. CBP provided the importer an opportunity to provide documentation of applicable licenses or agreements permitting the use of those registered trademarks prior to the seizure.
In fiscal year 20, CBP processed $2.4 trillion in imports, ensuring that goods coming into the country are safe and legal. By the end of the last fiscal year, CBP recorded more than 23,700 seizures of counterfeit goods, with an estimated value of $1.2 billion.
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breaking911--2020-11-09--Texas Man Charged With Theft Of Over 100 Pieces Mail Including Absentee Ballot

HOUSTON ‐ A 24-year-old resident of Houston has been arrested on charges of mail theft , announced U.S. Attorney Ryan @ @ @ @ @ Rosario is set to make his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christina A. Bryan @ @ @ @ @ On Nov. 5 , local authorities conducted a traffic stop which led to a search @ @ @ @ @ , according to the complaint .
Inside , law enforcement allegedly found a large quantity @ @ @ @ @ in the names of others .
A subsequent inventory of the mail pieces revealed letters @ @ @ @ @ as an unopened mail-in ballot for the State of Washington , according to the charges @ @ @ @ @ the ballot to election authorities in Washington .
If convicted , Rosario faces up to @ @ @ @ @ and a possible $ 250,000 maximum fine .
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HOUSTON ‐ A 24-year-old resident of Houston has been arrested on charges of mail theft, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
Daruin Anelby Rosario is set to make his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christina A. Bryan at 2 p.m. today.
On Nov. 5, local authorities conducted a traffic stop which led to a search of Rosario’s vehicle, according to the complaint. Inside, law enforcement allegedly found a large quantity of unopened and opened mail in the names of others.
A subsequent inventory of the mail pieces revealed letters, financial checks as well as an unopened mail-in ballot for the State of Washington, according to the charges. Law enforcement immediately forwarded the ballot to election authorities in Washington.
If convicted, Rosario faces up to five years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Humble Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Luis Batarse and Kate Suh are prosecuting the case.
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breaking911--2020-11-09--Pelosi: Trump Using Final Days To ‘Sow Chaos’

Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the President fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper by tweet : “ The abrupt @ @ @ @ @ disturbing evidence that President Trump is intent on using his final days in office to @ @ @ @ @ Democracy and around the world .
Continuity and stability are always important during a presidential @ @ @ @ @ imperative at this moment , as this historically erratic Administration prepares for its departure .
@ @ @ @ @ reports show that this firing was an act of retribution by the President , allegedly @ @ @ @ @ refusal to send active-duty military troops to crack down on peaceful demonstrations against police brutality @ @ @ @ @ , the timing of this dismissal raises serious questions about Trump ’ s planned actions @ @ @ @ @ his Administration .
“ Again and again , Trump ’ s recklessness endangers our national @ @ @ @ @ and dangerous that , at this precarious moment , our military will now be led @ @ @ @ @ not been confirmed for this position by the Senate .
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the President fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper by tweet:
“The abrupt firing of Secretary Esper is disturbing evidence that President Trump is intent on using his final days in office to sow chaos in our American Democracy and around the world. Continuity and stability are always important during a presidential transition; they are absolutely imperative at this moment, as this historically erratic Administration prepares for its departure.
“It is concerning that reports show that this firing was an act of retribution by the President, allegedly for Secretary Esper’s refusal to send active-duty military troops to crack down on peaceful demonstrations against police brutality. Most disturbingly, however, the timing of this dismissal raises serious questions about Trump’s planned actions for the final days of his Administration.
“Again and again, Trump’s recklessness endangers our national security. It is disturbing and dangerous that, at this precarious moment, our military will now be led by an official who has not been confirmed for this position by the Senate.”
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breaking911--2020-11-09--Man accused of killing girlfriend, shooting roommate who tried to protect her

Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff ’ s Office responded to a domestic violence call inChristopher Pequeen unincorporated Bartow at around 8:40 a.m. , Sunday , November 8 , 2020 .
PCSO deputies arrested 33-year-old Christopher Pequeen for first-degree murder , attempted first-degree murder , aggravated assault with a deadly weapon , and other charges after a shooting during which one female victim was killed and another female victim was injured .
According to the affidavit , and witness statements , Pequeen and the female victim ( girlfriend ) had recently moved into a Bartow apartment with another male and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detectives that Pequeen and the victim had been arguing early that morning .
The female victim then came into her roommates ’ bedroom and told the roommates that “ she was scared that Pequeen was going to kill her and that he had held his hand over her nose and mouth so that she could not breathe.
” She also stated that she wanted to obtain a restraining order against Pequeen .
According to the witness , that is when Pequeen entered the bedroom and pointed a gun at all three individuals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ roommate ) in the face with the pistol and then shot his girlfriend multiple times .
The female roommate attempted to shield the victim and Pequeen shot her as well .
Pequeen then pointed the pistol at the male roommate and demanded their cell phones .
The male roommate gave Pequeen the phones .
The roommates ran to a neighbor ’ s apartment and called 911 .
Deputies and Polk Fire Rescue responded .
The female roommate who was shot and the girlfriend were transported to a local hospital .
The girlfriend died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently in stable condition .
Pequeen fled the scene on foot and attempted to discard the cell phones and hide the firearm .
Pequeen was arrested soon after by responding deputies .
Pequeen ’ s criminal history includes 18 felony charges and 17 misdemeanors , charges such as battery domestic violence , aggravated assault domestic violence with a deadly weapon , possession of a firearm by a convicted felon , dealing in stolen property , date rape , and drug charges .
Sheriff Grady Judd said , “ This is an example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Christopher Pequeen is a coward and a murderer .
We will do everything we can to make sure justice is done in this case .
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Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call inChristopher Pequeen unincorporated Bartow at around 8:40 a.m., Sunday, November 8, 2020. PCSO deputies arrested 33-year-old Christopher Pequeen for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and other charges after a shooting during which one female victim was killed and another female victim was injured.
According to the affidavit, and witness statements, Pequeen and the female victim (girlfriend) had recently moved into a Bartow apartment with another male and female couple. The male roommate told detectives that Pequeen and the victim had been arguing early that morning. The female victim then came into her roommates’ bedroom and told the roommates that “she was scared that Pequeen was going to kill her and that he had held his hand over her nose and mouth so that she could not breathe.” She also stated that she wanted to obtain a restraining order against Pequeen.
According to the witness, that is when Pequeen entered the bedroom and pointed a gun at all three individuals. Pequeen then hit the female victim (roommate) in the face with the pistol and then shot his girlfriend multiple times. The female roommate attempted to shield the victim and Pequeen shot her as well.
Pequeen then pointed the pistol at the male roommate and demanded their cell phones. The male roommate gave Pequeen the phones.
The roommates ran to a neighbor’s apartment and called 911. Deputies and Polk Fire Rescue responded. The female roommate who was shot and the girlfriend were transported to a local hospital. The girlfriend died at the hospital. The female roommate is currently in stable condition.
Pequeen fled the scene on foot and attempted to discard the cell phones and hide the firearm. Pequeen was arrested soon after by responding deputies.
Pequeen’s criminal history includes 18 felony charges and 17 misdemeanors, charges such as battery domestic violence, aggravated assault domestic violence with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, dealing in stolen property, date rape, and drug charges.
Sheriff Grady Judd said, “This is an example of how horrific domestic violence can become. Christopher Pequeen is a coward and a murderer. We will do everything we can to make sure justice is done in this case.”
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breaking911--2020-11-09--Nashville Man Calls Cops, Admits He’s The One Who Has Been Exposing Himself To Women at Park

NASHVILLE , Tenn. — A man accused of exposing himself to several women during the month of August in Shelby @ @ @ @ @ arrested this afternoon and charged with indecent exposure .
David Reyes , 23 , is @ @ @ @ @ a woman in the park on August 9 .
She reported that a man in @ @ @ @ @ a gold colored hood drove up beside her and exposed himself .
Witnesses took pictures @ @ @ @ @ led to the development of Reyes as a suspect .
Detectives have been working to @ @ @ @ @ August .
Reyes phoned detectives yesterday and admitted to exposing himself to women in the @ @ @ @ @ the minivan to work from his residence in Goodlettsville and would stop in the park @ @ @ @ @ custody this afternoon .

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A man accused of exposing himself to several women during the month of August in Shelby Park in East Nashville was arrested this afternoon and charged with indecent exposure.
David Reyes, 23, is accused of exposing himself to a woman in the park on August 9. She reported that a man in a blue Nissan Quest with a gold colored hood drove up beside her and exposed himself. Witnesses took pictures of the minivan and which led to the development of Reyes as a suspect. Detectives have been working to confirm his identity since late August. Reyes phoned detectives yesterday and admitted to exposing himself to women in the park. He reportedly drove the minivan to work from his residence in Goodlettsville and would stop in the park.
Reyes was taken into custody this afternoon.
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breaking911--2020-11-09--Pfizer says early analysis shows its Covid-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective

• Vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90 % effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants without evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in the first interim efficacy analysis • Study enrolled 43,538 participants , with 42 % having diverse backgrounds , and no serious safety concerns have been observed ; Safety and additional efficacy data continue to be collected • Submission for Emergency Use Authorization ( EUA ) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) planned for soon after the required safety milestone is achieved , which is currently expected to occur in the third week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through to final analysis at 164 confirmed cases in order to collect further data and characterize the vaccine candidate ’ s performance against other study endpoints NEW YORK & MAINZ , GERMANY– ( BUSINESS WIRE ) – Pfizer Inc. ( NYSE : PFE ) and BioNTech SE ( Nasdaq : BNTX ) today announced their mRNA-based vaccine candidate , BNT162b2 , against SARS-CoV-2 has demonstrated evidence of efficacy against COVID-19 in participants without prior evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection , based on the first interim efficacy analysis conducted on November 8 , 2020 by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( DMC ) from the Phase 3 clinical study .
This press release features multimedia .
View the full release here : https : //www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201109005539/en/ “ Today is a great day for science and humanity .
The first set of results from our Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial provides the initial evidence of our vaccine ’ s ability to prevent COVID-19 , ” said Dr. Albert Bourla , Pfizer Chairman and CEO .
“ We are reaching this critical milestone in our vaccine development program at a time when the world needs it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hospitals nearing over-capacity and economies struggling to reopen .
With today ’ s news , we are a significant step closer to providing people around the world with a much-needed breakthrough to help bring an end to this global health crisis .
We look forward to sharing additional efficacy and safety data generated from thousands of participants in the coming weeks.
” After discussion with the FDA , the companies recently elected to drop the 32-case interim analysis and conduct the first interim analysis at a minimum of 62 cases .
Upon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evaluable case count reached 94 and the DMC performed its first analysis on all cases .
The case split between vaccinated individuals and those who received the placebo indicates a vaccine efficacy rate above 90 % , at 7 days after the second dose .
This means that protection is achieved 28 days after the initiation of the vaccination , which consists of a 2-dose schedule .
As the study continues , the final vaccine efficacy percentage may vary .
The DMC has not reported any serious safety concerns and recommends that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efficacy data as planned .
The data will be discussed with regulatory authorities worldwide .
“ I want to thank the thousands of people who volunteered to participate in the clinical trial , our academic collaborators and investigators at the study sites , and our colleagues and collaborators around the world who are dedicating their time to this crucial endeavor , ” added Bourla .
“ We could not have come this far without the tremendous commitment of everyone involved.
” “ The first interim analysis of our global Phase 3 study provides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 .
This is a victory for innovation , science and a global collaborative effort , ” said Prof. Ugur Sahin , BioNTech co-founder and CEO .
“ When we embarked on this journey 10 months ago this is what we aspired to achieve .
Especially today , while we are all in the midst of a second wave and many of us in lockdown , we appreciate even more how important this milestone is on our path towards ending this pandemic and for all of us to regain a sense of normality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data as the trial continues to enroll for a final analysis planned when a total of 164 confirmed COVID-19 cases have accrued .
I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to make this important achievement possible.
” The Phase 3 clinical trial of BNT162b2 began on July 27 and has enrolled 43,538 participants to date , 38,955 of whom have received a second dose of the vaccine candidate as of November 8 , 2020 .
Approximately 42 % of global participants and 30 % of U.S. participants have racially and ethnically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enroll and is expected to continue through the final analysis when a total of 164 confirmed COVID-19 cases have accrued .
The study also will evaluate the potential for the vaccine candidate to provide protection against COVID-19 in those who have had prior exposure to SARS-CoV-2 , as well as vaccine prevention against severe COVID-19 disease .
In addition to the primary efficacy endpoints evaluating confirmed COVID-19 cases accruing from 7 days after the second dose , the final analysis now will include , with the approval of the FDA , new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accruing 14 days after the second dose as well .
The companies believe that the addition of these secondary endpoints will help align data across all COVID-19 vaccine studies and allow for cross-trial learnings and comparisons between these novel vaccine platforms .
The companies have posted an updated version of the study protocol at https : //www.pfizer.com/science/coronavirus .
Pfizer and BioNTech are continuing to accumulate safety data and currently estimate that a median of two months of safety data following the second ( and final ) dose of the vaccine candidate – the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FDA in its guidance for potential Emergency Use Authorization – will be available by the third week of November .
Additionally , participants will continue to be monitored for long-term protection and safety for an additional two years after their second dose .
Along with the efficacy data generated from the clinical trial , Pfizer and BioNTech are working to prepare the necessary safety and manufacturing data to submit to the FDA to demonstrate the safety and quality of the vaccine product produced .
Based on current projections we expect to produce globally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 and up to 1.3 billion doses in 2021 .
Pfizer and BioNTech plan to submit data from the full Phase 3 trial for scientific peer-review publication .

Vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants without evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in the first interim efficacy analysis
Analysis evaluated 94 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in trial participants
Study enrolled 43,538 participants, with 42% having diverse backgrounds, and no serious safety concerns have been observed; Safety and additional efficacy data continue to be collected
Submission for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) planned for soon after the required safety milestone is achieved, which is currently expected to occur in the third week of November
Clinical trial to continue through to final analysis at 164 confirmed cases in order to collect further data and characterize the vaccine candidate’s performance against other study endpoints
NEW YORK & MAINZ, GERMANY–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced their mRNA-based vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, against SARS-CoV-2 has demonstrated evidence of efficacy against COVID-19 in participants without prior evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, based on the first interim efficacy analysis conducted on November 8, 2020 by an external, independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) from the Phase 3 clinical study.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201109005539/en/
“Today is a great day for science and humanity. The first set of results from our Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial provides the initial evidence of our vaccine’s ability to prevent COVID-19,” said Dr. Albert Bourla, Pfizer Chairman and CEO. “We are reaching this critical milestone in our vaccine development program at a time when the world needs it most with infection rates setting new records, hospitals nearing over-capacity and economies struggling to reopen. With today’s news, we are a significant step closer to providing people around the world with a much-needed breakthrough to help bring an end to this global health crisis. We look forward to sharing additional efficacy and safety data generated from thousands of participants in the coming weeks.”After discussion with the FDA, the companies recently elected to drop the 32-case interim analysis and conduct the first interim analysis at a minimum of 62 cases. Upon the conclusion of those discussions, the evaluable case count reached 94 and the DMC performed its first analysis on all cases. The case split between vaccinated individuals and those who received the placebo indicates a vaccine efficacy rate above 90%, at 7 days after the second dose. This means that protection is achieved 28 days after the initiation of the vaccination, which consists of a 2-dose schedule. As the study continues, the final vaccine efficacy percentage may vary. The DMC has not reported any serious safety concerns and recommends that the study continue to collect additional safety and efficacy data as planned. The data will be discussed with regulatory authorities worldwide.
“I want to thank the thousands of people who volunteered to participate in the clinical trial, our academic collaborators and investigators at the study sites, and our colleagues and collaborators around the world who are dedicating their time to this crucial endeavor,” added Bourla. “We could not have come this far without the tremendous commitment of everyone involved.”
“The first interim analysis of our global Phase 3 study provides evidence that a vaccine may effectively prevent COVID-19. This is a victory for innovation, science and a global collaborative effort,” said Prof. Ugur Sahin, BioNTech co-founder and CEO. “When we embarked on this journey 10 months ago this is what we aspired to achieve. Especially today, while we are all in the midst of a second wave and many of us in lockdown, we appreciate even more how important this milestone is on our path towards ending this pandemic and for all of us to regain a sense of normality. We will continue to collect further data as the trial continues to enroll for a final analysis planned when a total of 164 confirmed COVID-19 cases have accrued. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to make this important achievement possible.”
The Phase 3 clinical trial of BNT162b2 began on July 27 and has enrolled 43,538 participants to date, 38,955 of whom have received a second dose of the vaccine candidate as of November 8, 2020. Approximately 42% of global participants and 30% of U.S. participants have racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. The trial is continuing to enroll and is expected to continue through the final analysis when a total of 164 confirmed COVID-19 cases have accrued. The study also will evaluate the potential for the vaccine candidate to provide protection against COVID-19 in those who have had prior exposure to SARS-CoV-2, as well as vaccine prevention against severe COVID-19 disease. In addition to the primary efficacy endpoints evaluating confirmed COVID-19 cases accruing from 7 days after the second dose, the final analysis now will include, with the approval of the FDA, new secondary endpoints evaluating efficacy based on cases accruing 14 days after the second dose as well. The companies believe that the addition of these secondary endpoints will help align data across all COVID-19 vaccine studies and allow for cross-trial learnings and comparisons between these novel vaccine platforms. The companies have posted an updated version of the study protocol at https://www.pfizer.com/science/coronavirus.
Pfizer and BioNTech are continuing to accumulate safety data and currently estimate that a median of two months of safety data following the second (and final) dose of the vaccine candidate – the amount of safety data specified by the FDA in its guidance for potential Emergency Use Authorization – will be available by the third week of November. Additionally, participants will continue to be monitored for long-term protection and safety for an additional two years after their second dose.
Along with the efficacy data generated from the clinical trial, Pfizer and BioNTech are working to prepare the necessary safety and manufacturing data to submit to the FDA to demonstrate the safety and quality of the vaccine product produced.
Based on current projections we expect to produce globally up to 50 million vaccine doses in 2020 and up to 1.3 billion doses in 2021.
Pfizer and BioNTech plan to submit data from the full Phase 3 trial for scientific peer-review publication.
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