breaking911--2020-07-09--Supreme Court Tackles Trump Tax Returns and Financial Records

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to unveil a decision Thursday that will test the balance of power between Congress and the White House .
The top U.S. court will decide whether lawmakers will receive the tax returns and financial records of President Donald Trump , who has resisted publicizing records that would give an inside look into his businesses since launching his campaign in 2015 .
The nine justices will also rule on a grand jury subpoenas for many of the same financial records as part of a criminal investigation in Manhattan that is reportedly focused on the Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argue that he holds total immunity while in office .
Thus , a decision in favour of Congress could have major political consequences .
But , even if the top court backs lawmakers , the returns may not be made public before the November national election .
Not since Richard Nixon nearly 50 years ago has a president not released their tax returns to the public .
Trump has often decried the probe into his personal finances a “ witch hunt ” , claiming that it is an effort by his critics to @ @ @ @ @ @

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to unveil a decision Thursday that will test the balance of power between Congress and the White House.
The top U.S. court will decide whether lawmakers will receive the tax returns and financial records of President Donald Trump, who has resisted publicizing records that would give an inside look into his businesses since launching his campaign in 2015.
The nine justices will also rule on a grand jury subpoenas for many of the same financial records as part of a criminal investigation in Manhattan that is reportedly focused on the Trump corporate conglomerates.
Trump’s lawyers argue that he holds total immunity while in office. Thus, a decision in favour of Congress could have major political consequences.
But, even if the top court backs lawmakers, the returns may not be made public before the November national election.
Not since Richard Nixon nearly 50 years ago has a president not released their tax returns to the public.
Trump has often decried the probe into his personal finances a “witch hunt”, claiming that it is an effort by his critics to carry out a political attack.
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breaking911--2020-07-09--Man Murdered By Escort at Nashville Hotel, Police Say

NASHVILLE — Hermitage Precinct detectives charged Britany Lynn Foster , 21 , with the February 5 murder of Joshua Ryan Steele at the Fiddler ’ s Inn on Music Valley Drive .
Steele , 27 , of Joelton , was fatally shot less than an hour after his 10:25 p.m. check-in .
The investigation shows that Steele contacted Foster through a phone number listed in an on-line escort ad and requested that she come to his room .
Foster was identified as the woman pictured in the on-line ad .
During the execution of a search warrant at Foster ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a master bedroom closet .
A cell phone was also seized .
A forensic analysis of the phone showed communication from Steele on the night of February 5 .
WSMV reported : Officers were called to the motel at around 11:20 p.m. after someone found Steele lying in the parking lot .
Steele died at the scene and evidence shows Steele had gotten into an argument with someone at the threshold of his second story room .
The argument continued on the upper balcony .
Foster is jailed in lieu of $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime remains under investigation .

NASHVILLE — Hermitage Precinct detectives charged Britany Lynn Foster, 21, with the February 5 murder of Joshua Ryan Steele at the Fiddler’s Inn on Music Valley Drive. Steele, 27, of Joelton, was fatally shot less than an hour after his 10:25 p.m. check-in.
The investigation shows that Steele contacted Foster through a phone number listed in an on-line escort ad and requested that she come to his room. Foster was identified as the woman pictured in the on-line ad. During the execution of a search warrant at Foster’s apartment, a pistol was recovered from a master bedroom closet. A cell phone was also seized. A forensic analysis of the phone showed communication from Steele on the night of February 5.
Joshua Steele / WSMV
WSMV reported: Officers were called to the motel at around 11:20 p.m. after someone found Steele lying in the parking lot. Steele died at the scene and evidence shows Steele had gotten into an argument with someone at the threshold of his second story room. The argument continued on the upper balcony.
Foster is jailed in lieu of $500,000 bond. A motive for the crime remains under investigation.
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breaking911--2020-07-08--Man Murdered By Escort at Nashville Hotel, Police Say

NASHVILLE — Hermitage Precinct detectives charged Britany Lynn Foster, 21, with the February 5 murder of Joshua Ryan Steele at the Fiddler’s Inn on Music Valley Drive. Steele, 27, of Joelton, was fatally shot less than an hour after his 10:25 p.m. check-in.
The investigation shows that Steele contacted Foster through a phone number listed in an on-line escort ad and requested that she come to his room. Foster was identified as the woman pictured in the on-line ad. During the execution of a search warrant at Foster’s apartment, a pistol was recovered from a master bedroom closet. A cell phone was also seized. A forensic analysis of the phone showed communication from Steele on the night of February 5.
WSMV reported: Officers were called to the motel at around 11:20 p.m. after someone found Steele lying in the parking lot. Steele died at the scene and evidence shows Steele had gotten into an argument with someone at the threshold of his second story room. The argument continued on the upper balcony.
Foster is jailed in lieu of $500,000 bond. A motive for the crime remains under investigation.
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breaking911--2020-07-09--Search Continues For ‘Glee’ Actress Naya Rivera Presumed Drowned In Lake; What Her 4-Year-Old Son To

Search Continues For ‘Glee’ Actress Naya Rivera Presumed Drowned In Lake; What Her 4-Year-Old Son Told Police

Ventura , CA — The search for a missing Los Angeles actress at Lake Piru has turned into a recovery mission as of Thursday morning .
Naya Rivera rented a boat at the lake Wednesday afternoon and went for an excursion with her four-year-old son .
The boat was found drifting in the northern portion of the lake with the child alone and asleep onboard .
Rivera ’ s son told investigators that he and his mother had been swimming in the lake , and he got back in the boat , but Rivera did not .
Approximately 50 sheriff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helicopter , boat crews , divers , and unmanned aerial vehicles searched the lake for five hours Wednesday evening , but Rivera could not be found .
The entire shoreline and surface of the lake were thoroughly searched .
Divers also searched under water in the area where the boat had last been seen .
However , there was no sign of Rivera .
The search was suspended at 10:00 pm Wednesday night due to zero visibility in the water and dangerous conditions for the divers .
The search resumed Thursday morning with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visibility in the water in daylight .
The difficult conditions have made the recovery operation a very slow process .
The Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department is assisting in the search with divers and sonar equipment .
Approximately 100 personnel are participating in the mission on Thursday , including resources from neighboring counties and the United States Coast Guard .
Investigators believe Rivera drowned in what appears to be a tragic accident .

Ventura, CA — The search for a missing Los Angeles actress at Lake Piru has turned into a recovery mission as of Thursday morning.
Naya Rivera rented a boat at the lake Wednesday afternoon and went for an excursion with her four-year-old son. The boat was found drifting in the northern portion of the lake with the child alone and asleep onboard. Rivera’s son told investigators that he and his mother had been swimming in the lake, and he got back in the boat, but Rivera did not.
Approximately 50 sheriff’s personnel, along with a helicopter, boat crews, divers, and unmanned aerial vehicles searched the lake for five hours Wednesday evening, but Rivera could not be found. The entire shoreline and surface of the lake were thoroughly searched. Divers also searched under water in the area where the boat had last been seen. However, there was no sign of Rivera. The search was suspended at 10:00 pm Wednesday night due to zero visibility in the water and dangerous conditions for the divers.
The search resumed Thursday morning with divers experiencing less than one foot of visibility in the water in daylight. The difficult conditions have made the recovery operation a very slow process. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is assisting in the search with divers and sonar equipment. Approximately 100 personnel are participating in the mission on Thursday, including resources from neighboring counties and the United States Coast Guard.
Investigators believe Rivera drowned in what appears to be a tragic accident.
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breaking911--2020-07-09--American Contractor Charged In Theft Ring Responsible for Stealing Equipment from U.S. Military Base

American Contractor Charged In Theft Ring Responsible for Stealing Equipment from U.S. Military Base in Afghanistan

A three-count indictment was returned today in the Eastern District of Virginia , charging an American military contractor for her alleged role in a theft ring on a military installation in Kandahar , Afghanistan .
The indictment charges Varita V. Quincy of Snellville , Georgia , with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to commit theft of property of a value to the United States ; one count of theft of property of value to the United States , and one count of making false official statements .
According to the indictment , between late 2014 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Green of Chesapeake , Virginia , and others conspired to steal equipment and military material while working for a government contractor operating on Kandahar Airfield , in Kandahar , Afghanistan .
Kandahar Airfield was used by U.S. military forces to support missions throughout Afghanistan .
As alleged in the indictment , co-conspirator Green identified items of value he wanted to steal , such as vehicles , generators , refrigerators , and other equipment .
He then negotiated the sale of those items with persons outside of the installation .
Green pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As a critical part of the conspiracy , Quincy created fictitious documents that allowed unknown and unvetted persons to access the installation and to remove the stolen items from the installation , thereby defeating vital security protocols and placing civilian and military personnel at risk .
Quincy shared in the profits of the stolen items .
SIGAR investigated the case with help from Army Criminal Investigation Command ( CID ) and the 939th Military Police Detachment of the Indiana Army National Guard .
Trial Attorneys Sasha N. Rutizer of the Criminal Division @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Section , Rosaleen O ’ Gara of the Criminal Division ’ s Public Integrity Section , and Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Kosky of the Eastern District of Virginia are prosecuting the case .

A three-count indictment was returned today in the Eastern District of Virginia, charging an American military contractor for her alleged role in a theft ring on a military installation in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
The indictment charges Varita V. Quincy of Snellville, Georgia, with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to commit theft of property of a value to the United States; one count of theft of property of value to the United States, and one count of making false official statements.
According to the indictment, between late 2014 and mid-2015, Quincy, Larry J. Green of Chesapeake, Virginia, and others conspired to steal equipment and military material while working for a government contractor operating on Kandahar Airfield, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Kandahar Airfield was used by U.S. military forces to support missions throughout Afghanistan. As alleged in the indictment, co-conspirator Green identified items of value he wanted to steal, such as vehicles, generators, refrigerators, and other equipment. He then negotiated the sale of those items with persons outside of the installation.
Green pleaded guilty Wednesday to participating in this theft ring. As a critical part of the conspiracy, Quincy created fictitious documents that allowed unknown and unvetted persons to access the installation and to remove the stolen items from the installation, thereby defeating vital security protocols and placing civilian and military personnel at risk. Quincy shared in the profits of the stolen items.
SIGAR investigated the case with help from Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) and the 939th Military Police Detachment of the Indiana Army National Guard. Trial Attorneys Sasha N. Rutizer of the Criminal Division’s Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section, Rosaleen O’Gara of the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Kosky of the Eastern District of Virginia are prosecuting the case.
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breaking911--2020-07-09--Louisiana Task Force Seizes $7 Million In Drugs, Weapons, Arrests 4

NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana State Police task force that includes personnel from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ’ s ( ICE ) Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI ) New Orleans seized more than $ 7 million in marijuana , illegal firearms , and arrested four suspects on state drug trafficking charges July 8 .
After a month-long investigation into members of a drug-trafficking organization , task force agents executed six search warrants in St. Tammany and Orleans Parishes .
In addition to seizing more than 5,300 high-grade marijuana plants , the task force seized a small amount of cocaine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illegal firearms , and approximately $ 75,000 in U.S. currency .
The drugs and weapons were seized from two separate marijuana grow houses in St. Tammany Parish and Orleans Parish .
Hung Q. Nguyen , Phi Q. Nguyen , and Tuan Q. Nguyen were arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail for Cultivation of Marijuana , Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance , Creation/Operation of a Clandestine Laboratory , Drug Conspiracy , and Racketeering .
Hau Trung Pham was also arrested and booked with two counts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance .
“ HSI remains committed to working with our law enforcement partners to investigate and disrupt drug trafficking in our communities , ” said Gilbert Trill , HSI New Orleans acting special agent in charge .
“ The outcome of this investigation is a testament to the successful collaboration between federal , state , and local law enforcement agencies .
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NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana State Police task force that includes personnel from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New Orleans seized more than $7 million in marijuana, illegal firearms, and arrested four suspects on state drug trafficking charges July 8.
After a month-long investigation into members of a drug-trafficking organization, task force agents executed six search warrants in St. Tammany and Orleans Parishes. In addition to seizing more than 5,300 high-grade marijuana plants, the task force seized a small amount of cocaine, suboxone, two vehicles, two illegal firearms, and approximately $75,000 in U.S. currency.
The drugs and weapons were seized from two separate marijuana grow houses in St. Tammany Parish and Orleans Parish. Hung Q. Nguyen, Phi Q. Nguyen, and Tuan Q. Nguyen were arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail for Cultivation of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance, Creation/Operation of a Clandestine Laboratory, Drug Conspiracy, and Racketeering.
Hau Trung Pham was also arrested and booked with two counts of Possession of Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
“HSI remains committed to working with our law enforcement partners to investigate and disrupt drug trafficking in our communities,” said Gilbert Trill, HSI New Orleans acting special agent in charge. “The outcome of this investigation is a testament to the successful collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.”
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breaking911--2020-07-09--West Virginia Mail Carrier Admits To Attempted Election Fraud

ELKINS , WEST VIRGINIA – Thomas Cooper , a mail carrier in Pendleton County , has admitted to attempted election fraud , U.S. Attorney Bill Powell says .
Cooper , age 47 , of Dry Fork , West Virginia , pled guilty to one count of “ Attempt to Defraud the Residents of West Virginia of a Fair Election ” and one count of “ Injury to the Mail.
” Cooper held a U.S .
Postal Service contract to deliver mail in Pendleton County .
In April 2020 , the Clerk of Pendleton County received “ 2020 Primary Election COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters on which the voter ’ s party-ballot request appeared to have been altered .
The clerk reported the finding to the West Virginia Secretary of State ’ s office , which began an investigation .
The investigation found five ballot requests that had been altered from “ Democrat ” to “ Republican.
” On three other requests , the party wasn ’ t changed , but the request had been altered .
Cooper was responsible for the mail delivery of the three towns from which the tampered requests were mailed : Onego @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Virginia .
Cooper admitted today to altering some of the requests .

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Thomas Cooper, a mail carrier in Pendleton County, has admitted to attempted election fraud, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell says.
Cooper, age 47, of Dry Fork, West Virginia, pled guilty to one count of “Attempt to Defraud the Residents of West Virginia of a Fair Election” and one count of “Injury to the Mail.” Cooper held a U.S. Postal Service contract to deliver mail in Pendleton County. In April 2020, the Clerk of Pendleton County received “2020 Primary Election COVID-19 Mail-In Absentee Request” forms from eight voters on which the voter’s party-ballot request appeared to have been altered.
The clerk reported the finding to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office, which began an investigation. The investigation found five ballot requests that had been altered from “Democrat” to “Republican.” On three other requests, the party wasn’t changed, but the request had been altered.
Cooper was responsible for the mail delivery of the three towns from which the tampered requests were mailed: Onego, Riverton, and Franklin, West Virginia. Cooper admitted today to altering some of the requests.
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breaking911--2020-07-09--Cop Who Gave Heroin To Confidential Informants on “Dozens of Occasions” Is Sentenced To Prison

CLARKSBURG , WEST VIRGINIA – Former Harrison County Sheriff ’ s Deputy Timothy Rock , of Clarksburg , West Virginia , was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 5 years for drug charges , U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced .
“ The rule of law will be applied no matter what position you hold .
The defendant breached the trust bestowed upon him and broke the law .
He is now being held accountable for his actions .
Our office will continue to prosecute cases involving the breach of public trust and corruption , ” said Powell .
After a three-day trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 42 , was found guilty of four counts of “ Distribution of Heroin.
” Rock distributed heroin in Harrison County in July , September , and October 2016 .
At trial , three former confidential informants testified that Rock gave them heroin on dozens of occasions , most often by letting them keep a portion of heroin purchased in law enforcement monitored drug transactions .
Two of the informants directly received uniquely packaged heroin labeled “ FLIGHT 18 ” from Rock on other occasions .
Trial evidence established that Rock acquired the FLIGHT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the now defunct Street Crimes and Drug Unit of the Harrison County Sheriff ’ s Office .
Other evidence demonstrated that Rock falsified sheriff ’ s department and court records to conceal his distribution of heroin to informants , and that he violated numerous other standard protocols with respect to managing informants , tracking government funds , securing evidence , and ensuring officer safety .
The judge ordered the sentence to run concurrently with a sentence imposed in Harrison County Circuit Court in a related state prosecution .
Assistant U.S .
Attorneys Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case on behalf of the government .
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the West Virginia State Police investigated .

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Former Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy Timothy Rock, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 5 years for drug charges, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.
“The rule of law will be applied no matter what position you hold. The defendant breached the trust bestowed upon him and broke the law. He is now being held accountable for his actions. Our office will continue to prosecute cases involving the breach of public trust and corruption,” said Powell.
After a three-day trial in November 2019, Rock, age 42, was found guilty of four counts of “Distribution of Heroin.” Rock distributed heroin in Harrison County in July, September, and October 2016.
At trial, three former confidential informants testified that Rock gave them heroin on dozens of occasions, most often by letting them keep a portion of heroin purchased in law enforcement monitored drug transactions. Two of the informants directly received uniquely packaged heroin labeled “FLIGHT 18” from Rock on other occasions. Trial evidence established that Rock acquired the FLIGHT 18 heroin from the evidence lockers at the now defunct Street Crimes and Drug Unit of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.
Other evidence demonstrated that Rock falsified sheriff’s department and court records to conceal his distribution of heroin to informants, and that he violated numerous other standard protocols with respect to managing informants, tracking government funds, securing evidence, and ensuring officer safety.
The judge ordered the sentence to run concurrently with a sentence imposed in Harrison County Circuit Court in a related state prosecution.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Andrew R. Cogar and Zelda E. Wesley prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the West Virginia State Police investigated.
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breaking911--2020-07-09--WATCH: Cops Rescue Baby Left Alone In Stolen Car

FLORIDA — On Tuesday , deputies spotted a car associated with a stolen vehicle investigation .
The driver hit a @ @ @ @ @ away , leaving an infant unattended in the front seat of the car , which @ @ @ @ @ .
Deputies were able use tools provided by a neighbor to safely open the doors @ @ @ @ @ , who was later reunited with a family member .
The driver , 31-year-old Lucien @ @ @ @ @ taken into custody a short distance away after breaking through a privacy fence .
Deputies @ @ @ @ @ crack cocaine and a scale .
Suprice was arrested and cited on charges including child @ @ @ @ @ , fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement , leaving the scene of a crash @ @ @ @ @ driving , driving while license suspended/revoked , attaching a tag not assigned , leaving an @ @ @ @ @ , no child restraint and running a stop sign .

FLORIDA — On Tuesday, deputies spotted a car associated with a stolen vehicle investigation. The driver hit a school zone sign and ran away, leaving an infant unattended in the front seat of the car, which was locked but still running. Deputies were able use tools provided by a neighbor to safely open the doors and check on the baby, who was later reunited with a family member.
The driver, 31-year-old Lucien Suprice of Deltona, was taken into custody a short distance away after breaking through a privacy fence. Deputies recovered a plastic baggie containing crack cocaine and a scale. Suprice was arrested and cited on charges including child neglect, possession of narcotics, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, careless driving, driving while license suspended/revoked, attaching a tag not assigned, leaving an unattended child in a vehicle, no child restraint and running a stop sign.
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breaking911--2020-07-09--11-Year-Old Florida Girl Dies Of COVID-19, Data Shows

An 11-year-old girl in Broward County has died from complications of COVID-19 , according to records from the Florida ’ @ @ @ @ @ released few details but said the infection is not believed to be travel related .
@ @ @ @ @ s Jorge Gonzalez , the girl had several underlying conditions .

An 11-year-old girl in Broward County has died from complications of COVID-19, according to records from the Florida’s health department. Officials released few details but said the infection is not believed to be travel related.
According to CBS Miami’s Jorge Gonzalez, the girl had several underlying conditions.
#Breaking: @joanmurraycbs4 has confirmed w/ the medical examiner an 11 year old girl in Broward died from Covid-19. Yansi Ayala battled numerous health problems her entire life, including heart, brain and spinal cord abnormalities. @CBSMiami pic.twitter.com/1zqWLCzRoH — Jorge K Gonzalez (@jorgekgonzalez) July 9, 2020
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breaking911--2020-07-09--‘426 YEARS’: Brooklyn District Attorney’s Conviction Review Unit Examines 25 Wrongful Convictions

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez , together with the Innocence Project and the law firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP , today announced the publication of a Report titled , 426 Years : An Examination of 25 Wrongful Convictions in Brooklyn , New York that illustrates and explains the findings and processes followed by his Conviction Review Unit ( CRU ) in connection with its first 20 cases that led to the exonerations of 25 individuals .
It is the first such review of a CRU to be authored on the topic in partnership with a prosecutor ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was established in 2014 , is the largest dedicated CRU and is considered a national model .
Its case reviews have led to the reversal of 28 wrongful convictions to date .
The purpose of the Report is to provide a new level of transparency and to underscore some of the common factors that lead to wrongful convictions , and ultimately to avoid such miscarriages of justice from happening in the future in Brooklyn and throughout the nation .
District Attorney Gonzalez said , “ I am very proud of Brooklyn ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice it represents .
With this Report , we hope to share the methods , analyses and findings of the CRU with others around the country who are engaged in this critical work , and with the public at large .
Wrongful convictions devastate lives – each one of the 25 cases in this Report is its own tragedy – and strike at the heart of our criminal justice system .
“ For us to build community trust , especially now , when so many people in this country are expressing anger and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reckon with and be transparent about the mistakes of the past .
We must also learn from these errors so that we can avoid them in the future .
It is my hope that this study will contribute to these goals .
I am grateful to the Innocence Project and WilmerHale LLP for their extensive work to create this first of its kind Report.
” “ Today ’ s groundbreaking report marks the first time an elected District Attorney has conducted a comprehensive study of his office ’ s own wrongful convictions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Counsel with the Innocence Project .
“ This report shows the devastating human toll caused by these miscarriages of justice – and how many of them could have been prevented before they became wrongful convictions .
We look forward to working with policymakers and advocates to take the lessons learned from this study to reform the system and prevent future injustices like these.
” “ Doing justice must be the first duty of District Attorneys .
This Report is born of that duty and recognizes that in these cases the system failed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ whose lives are damaged , for their families and communities , and they also erode the trust in the legal system that our democracy requires , ” said Debo P. Adegbile , a WilmerHale partner and co-chair of the firm ’ s Anti-discrimination Practice who oversaw the firm ’ s pro bono team that participated in analysis and drafting of the Report .
“ District Attorney Gonzalez ’ s commitment to sharing these tragic stories publicly is commendable .
Correcting miscarriages of justice and learning how to avoid them is important for those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us.
” The Report is organized by sections , each discussing a contributing factor for wrongful convictions .
It uses CRU investigations and findings as case studies because each of the 25 exonerations feature one or more of these eight factors : Most of the cases examined in the Report pertain to crimes that took place in the 1980s and 1990s , with the oldest crime occurring in 1963 and the most recent in 2011 .
All but one of the 25 exonerees are people of color .
While racial bias is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Report doesn ’ t directly address the issue because it is focused on factual findings in each particular case and not on structural or underlying reasons for injustice .
Brooklyn ’ s CRU recommends that a conviction be overturned under circumstances where the defendant was “ legally innocent , ” either due to actual innocence , grossly insufficient evidence or insurmountable reasonable doubt ; or the investigation reveals credible facts , circumstances or events which so grossly corrupted the fact-finding process as to substantially deny the defendant a fair adjudication , thereby violating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law , convictions that have been vacated and dismissed are typically sealed and remain confidential .
Given the importance of this research to the justice system and , in particular , because the lessons learned from these wrongful convictions may prevent future miscarriages of justice , the authors obtained judicial permission to unseal certain records from these cases for purposes of writing the Report .
The study relied on the internal memoranda that CRU routinely issues for each case , recounting its investigation and analysis and explaining the circumstances in which it recommends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a given conviction .
The authors built the Report from the analyses contained in the CRU ’ s memoranda and conducted no independent or new investigations into the cases .
The initial review of the memos was performed by at least two reviewers from outside the Brooklyn DA ’ s Office ( one from the Innocence Project ’ s Department of Science and Research , and at least one attorney from WilmerHale ) using structured questionnaires .
The first questionnaire was designed to extract information about attributes of the crime , evidence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information about witnesses who were key to the prosecution ’ s case ( with separate questionnaires for each witness ) ; and the third covered a broader range of categories , including actions and failures by police , prosecutors , and defense , and the different kinds of forensic and other evidence .
Following that process , summary analyses were performed that helped to categorize the cases and identify common themes .
The Innocence Project is a national nonprofit organization based in New York City which was founded in 1992 by Barry Scheck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University .
The Innocence Project works to exonerate the wrongfully convicted and advocates for broader changes in the criminal justice system to prevent wrongful convictions .
In recent years , it has worked closely with many District Attorneys – including the Brooklyn DA – to establish independent conviction review units ( sometimes called conviction integrity units ) within prosecutors ’ offices and to develop best practices for those units .
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP is an international law firm with nearly 850 lawyers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firm has a long and proud history of advocating for equal justice , including in the area of criminal justice .
The Report ’ s authors and advisors from the Brooklyn District Attorney ’ s Office were Tali Farhadian Weinstein , General Counsel , Mark Hale , Chief of the Post-Conviction Justice Bureau and CRU , and Rachel Nash , CRU Deputy Chief .
The authors and researchers from the Innocence Project were Nina Morrison , Senior Litigation Counsel , Glinda Cooper , Director of Science and Research , and Vanessa Meterko , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from WilmerHale were Debo P. Adegbile , Jeanine Alvarez , Emma Bennett , Alyssa R. Budihas , Danielle Calamari , Janet Carter , Matt Celestin , Ryan Chabot , Cyndy Chueh , Jamie Dycus , Alexandra Hiatt , Brittany Llewellyn , Saurabh Sanghvi , and Jarret Zafran .

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with the Innocence Project and the law firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP, today announced the publication of a Report titled, 426 Years: An Examination of 25 Wrongful Convictions in Brooklyn, New York that illustrates and explains the findings and processes followed by his Conviction Review Unit (CRU) in connection with its first 20 cases that led to the exonerations of 25 individuals. It is the first such review of a CRU to be authored on the topic in partnership with a prosecutor’s office.
The Unit, which was established in 2014, is the largest dedicated CRU and is considered a national model. Its case reviews have led to the reversal of 28 wrongful convictions to date. The purpose of the Report is to provide a new level of transparency and to underscore some of the common factors that lead to wrongful convictions, and ultimately to avoid such miscarriages of justice from happening in the future in Brooklyn and throughout the nation.
District Attorney Gonzalez said, “I am very proud of Brooklyn’s Conviction Review Unit and the commitment to justice it represents. With this Report, we hope to share the methods, analyses and findings of the CRU with others around the country who are engaged in this critical work, and with the public at large. Wrongful convictions devastate lives – each one of the 25 cases in this Report is its own tragedy – and strike at the heart of our criminal justice system.
“For us to build community trust, especially now, when so many people in this country are expressing anger and despair with the system, we must reckon with and be transparent about the mistakes of the past. We must also learn from these errors so that we can avoid them in the future. It is my hope that this study will contribute to these goals. I am grateful to the Innocence Project and WilmerHale LLP for their extensive work to create this first of its kind Report.”
“Today’s groundbreaking report marks the first time an elected District Attorney has conducted a comprehensive study of his office’s own wrongful convictions,” said Nina Morrison, Senior Litigation Counsel with the Innocence Project. “This report shows the devastating human toll caused by these miscarriages of justice – and how many of them could have been prevented before they became wrongful convictions. We look forward to working with policymakers and advocates to take the lessons learned from this study to reform the system and prevent future injustices like these.”
“Doing justice must be the first duty of District Attorneys. This Report is born of that duty and recognizes that in these cases the system failed. Wrongful convictions are tragedies for the individuals whose lives are damaged, for their families and communities, and they also erode the trust in the legal system that our democracy requires,” said Debo P. Adegbile, a WilmerHale partner and co-chair of the firm’s Anti-discrimination Practice who oversaw the firm’s pro bono team that participated in analysis and drafting of the Report. “District Attorney Gonzalez’s commitment to sharing these tragic stories publicly is commendable. Correcting miscarriages of justice and learning how to avoid them is important for those directly affected, and indeed for all of us.”
The Report is organized by sections, each discussing a contributing factor for wrongful convictions. It uses CRU investigations and findings as case studies because each of the 25 exonerations feature one or more of these eight factors:
False or Unreliable Confessions
Eyewitness Misidentifications
Significant Witness Credibility Issues
Nondisclosure of Favorable Evidence
Police Conduct
Prosecutor Conduct
Defense Conduct
New Evidence, Witness Interviews and Expert Consultations
Most of the cases examined in the Report pertain to crimes that took place in the 1980s and 1990s, with the oldest crime occurring in 1963 and the most recent in 2011. All but one of the 25 exonerees are people of color. While racial bias is a factor in wrongful convictions, the Report doesn’t directly address the issue because it is focused on factual findings in each particular case and not on structural or underlying reasons for injustice.
Brooklyn’s CRU recommends that a conviction be overturned under circumstances where the defendant was “legally innocent,” either due to actual innocence, grossly insufficient evidence or insurmountable reasonable doubt; or the investigation reveals credible facts, circumstances or events which so grossly corrupted the fact-finding process as to substantially deny the defendant a fair adjudication, thereby violating due process rights.
Under New York law, convictions that have been vacated and dismissed are typically sealed and remain confidential. Given the importance of this research to the justice system and, in particular, because the lessons learned from these wrongful convictions may prevent future miscarriages of justice, the authors obtained judicial permission to unseal certain records from these cases for purposes of writing the Report. The study relied on the internal memoranda that CRU routinely issues for each case, recounting its investigation and analysis and explaining the circumstances in which it recommends that the District Attorney seeks to vacate a given conviction. The authors built the Report from the analyses contained in the CRU’s memoranda and conducted no independent or new investigations into the cases.
The initial review of the memos was performed by at least two reviewers from outside the Brooklyn DA’s Office (one from the Innocence Project’s Department of Science and Research, and at least one attorney from WilmerHale) using structured questionnaires. The first questionnaire was designed to extract information about attributes of the crime, evidence, investigation and prosecution; the second gathered information about witnesses who were key to the prosecution’s case (with separate questionnaires for each witness); and the third covered a broader range of categories, including actions and failures by police, prosecutors, and defense, and the different kinds of forensic and other evidence. Following that process, summary analyses were performed that helped to categorize the cases and identify common themes.
The Innocence Project is a national nonprofit organization based in New York City which was founded in 1992 by Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld and is affiliated with the Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. The Innocence Project works to exonerate the wrongfully convicted and advocates for broader changes in the criminal justice system to prevent wrongful convictions. In recent years, it has worked closely with many District Attorneys – including the Brooklyn DA – to establish independent conviction review units (sometimes called conviction integrity units) within prosecutors’ offices and to develop best practices for those units.
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP is an international law firm with nearly 850 lawyers and offices in 13 cities. The firm has a long and proud history of advocating for equal justice, including in the area of criminal justice.
The Report’s authors and advisors from the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office were Tali Farhadian Weinstein, General Counsel, Mark Hale, Chief of the Post-Conviction Justice Bureau and CRU, and Rachel Nash, CRU Deputy Chief. The authors and researchers from the Innocence Project were Nina Morrison, Senior Litigation Counsel, Glinda Cooper, Director of Science and Research, and Vanessa Meterko, Research Analyst. The authors and researchers from WilmerHale were Debo P. Adegbile, Jeanine Alvarez, Emma Bennett, Alyssa R. Budihas, Danielle Calamari, Janet Carter, Matt Celestin, Ryan Chabot, Cyndy Chueh, Jamie Dycus, Alexandra Hiatt, Brittany Llewellyn, Saurabh Sanghvi, and Jarret Zafran.
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breaking911--2020-07-09--Suspect Faces New Federal Charges In El Paso Walmart Mass Shooting

In El Paso today , a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment against Patrick Wood Crusius , 21 , with new hate crime and firearm charges stemming from the death of a hospitalized shooting victim , announced Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Eric D. Dreiband and U.S. Attorney John F. Bash .
On August 3 , 2019 , Crusius allegedly opened fire with an assault rifle and shot multiple individuals in and around the Walmart Supercenter in El Paso , leading to the death of 23 individuals and injuring many more .
On February 6 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an indictment against Crusius .
On April 25 , 2020 , a victim who had been shot during the incident died as a result of the injuries he sustained .
Today ’ s federal grand jury superseding indictment includes 23 counts of hate crimes resulting in death ( counts 1-23 ) , 23 counts of use of a firearm to commit murder during and in relation to a crime of violence ( counts 24-46 ) , 22 counts of hate crimes involving an attempt to kill ( counts 47-68 ) , and 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in relation to a crime of violence ( counts 69-90 ) .
The superseding indictment alleges that in June 2019 , Crusius used the internet to purchase a GP WASR-10 semi-automatic rifle and 1,000 rounds of hollow point ammunition .
On August 3 , 2019 , after substantial planning and premeditation , Crusius took the assault rifle and ammunition and drove from his residence in Allen , TX , to the Walmart Supercenter store located on Gateway West Blvd .
where he conducted his attack .
The superseding indictment further alleges that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crusius uploaded to the internet a document he had drafted entitled “ The Inconvenient Truth.
” The document opened by stating , “ This attack is a response to the Hispanic invasion of Texas .
They are the instigators , not me .
I am simply defending my country from cultural and ethnic replacement brought on by the invasion.
” Among other things , the superseding indictment charges Crusius with willfully causing bodily injury to the victims because of the actual and perceived national origin of any person .
The charges in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death or life imprisonment .
The Attorney General will decide whether to seek the death penalty at a later time .

In El Paso today, a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment against Patrick Wood Crusius, 21, with new hate crime and firearm charges stemming from the death of a hospitalized shooting victim, announced Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Eric D. Dreiband and U.S. Attorney John F. Bash.
On August 3, 2019, Crusius allegedly opened fire with an assault rifle and shot multiple individuals in and around the Walmart Supercenter in El Paso, leading to the death of 23 individuals and injuring many more. On February 6, 2020, the federal grand jury returned an indictment against Crusius. On April 25, 2020, a victim who had been shot during the incident died as a result of the injuries he sustained.
Today’s federal grand jury superseding indictment includes 23 counts of hate crimes resulting in death (counts 1-23), 23 counts of use of a firearm to commit murder during and in relation to a crime of violence (counts 24-46), 22 counts of hate crimes involving an attempt to kill (counts 47-68), and 22 counts of use of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence (counts 69-90).
The superseding indictment alleges that in June 2019, Crusius used the internet to purchase a GP WASR-10 semi-automatic rifle and 1,000 rounds of hollow point ammunition. On August 3, 2019, after substantial planning and premeditation, Crusius took the assault rifle and ammunition and drove from his residence in Allen, TX, to the Walmart Supercenter store located on Gateway West Blvd. where he conducted his attack. The superseding indictment further alleges that just prior to the mass shooting, Crusius uploaded to the internet a document he had drafted entitled “The Inconvenient Truth.” The document opened by stating, “This attack is a response to the Hispanic invasion of Texas. They are the instigators, not me. I am simply defending my country from cultural and ethnic replacement brought on by the invasion.” Among other things, the superseding indictment charges Crusius with willfully causing bodily injury to the victims because of the actual and perceived national origin of any person.
The charges in the superseding indictment carry a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment. The Attorney General will decide whether to seek the death penalty at a later time.
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breaking911--2020-07-12--These Are the 5 Best Places for An African Safari with Kids

The best memories are made on the road .
And for the little ones , unforgettable experiences in the African Savannah beats getting a new toy .
An African safari introduces you and your family to new cultures and traditions .
It is also the perfect time to bond and create moments that you can not get anywhere else .
A safari in Africa is filled with moments that give new meaning to what you may have seen on the national geographic .
The continent is loaded with beautiful and classic natural sceneries .
But which are the best African @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In this article , Masaimarasafari.in reviews the 5-best destination for a family getaway with the kids .
Located in Tanzania , the Serengeti National park is home to a plethora of animal species .
Its plains are home to all the members of the big five clans ( elephant , rhinos , buffaloes , leopards , and lions ) , crocodiles , mammal species and over 500 bird species .
A trip to the Serengeti brings to life the childhood movie , “ The Lion King ” , for both the children and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointing out the different animals and comparing them to the characters in the movie .
Around the Month of April , the Wildebeest migration starts heading north .
This is a must-see phenomenon as you get to see thousands of animals as they journey together in search of greener pastures .
If the migration does not win you over , wait until they get to the Grumeti River , the home of some large crocodiles .
The wildebeest , which starts their annual , round-trip journey in Serengeti , continues into Kenya Maasai @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other side , however , they must go through the crocodile-infested Mara River .
The Mara ’ s raging waters and hungry crocodiles stand between the wildebeest and the fresh grazing grounds they seek .
Some of the animals that went across the river in previous years tend to remember the lethal attacks from the crocodile , and the animals can take weeks afraid of getting into the Mara River .
However , eventually , the massive crossing starts and the drama that unfolds is untold .
The Mara River crossing draws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both young and old because the experience is like no other .
Ideally , plan a 3 days safari in Masai Mara with local Masai Mara tour operators such as AjKenyasafaris.com .
This will allow you enough time to see all the drama as it unfolds .
While at the Mara with kids for a migration safari , we would recommend staying in 4 stars and 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont Mara Safari club which borders the Mara River .
Another option is the Keekorok Lodge where tradition meets modern in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decor , and food .
Besides game drives , other activities that you can engage in while at the Mara include a Maasai culture tour , walking safaris , night game drives , bush dinners , and more .
If you are looking for a more calm and inclusive adventure , then The Londolozi Game Reserve is the place for you .
It is privately owned and it gives you the all-rounded safari experience .
Here , you get to spot the big five during the day and later , dine al fresco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Londolozi , nature conservation is at the top of the management list making this place a gold mine for picturesque sceneries .
It once received a thumbs up from the Late President Nelson Mandela for that very reason .
The amenities and services at the Londolozi ensure your comfort coupled with an adventure set in a tranquil environment .
Camp Jabulani is located in the Greater Kruger Area in South Africa .
Here , you get to enjoy your alone adult time in the camp ’ s executive amenities as your kids get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been fashioned with your children in mind including kid-friendly menus , and a wildlife wonderland experience .
Not only do they provide safaris created for children above six years old , but they also offer them other great learning opportunities .
Engaging in the kid ’ s program gives the children a chance to become JabuJuniors conservationists or JabuJunior rangers .
After their junior sessions , they are then credited with personalized certificates after learning a bit about conservation .
This token is sure to get your kids feeling proud of themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Camp Jabulani is deliberate at its creation of kid-friendly activities where they get to learn more about the world around them .
Their well-thought out activities make Jabulani camp deserving of a spot on your list of African destinations with your young ones .
This attraction is located in the Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia .
Its magnificence gets us away from the jungle and onto other sceneries that Africa has to offer .
Despite the extreme desert temperatures that characterize this area , a few animals and plants can still be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , springboks , gemsboks , the black-backed jackal , and the aardwolf , just to name a few .
These animals have adapted to the harsh conditions much like some flora which include the Camelthorn trees .
These trees can be seen around the desert and are a great way to teach kids how such trees survive in the desert .
These sightings provide great learning and fun opportunities for your kids where they get to learn how to find food and water in the desert .
That isn ’ t all though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area are magical in their own right .
Hiring a hot air balloon and gliding over the impressive dunes is a great way to view them .
There are various hotels and lodges able to accommodate different guests with different needs .
For example , the Solitaire Farm offers a peaceful retreat in a traditional setting complete with fully furnished thatched rooms .
Another example is the & Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge which delivers on its promise of luxurious accommodations and experiences .
This attraction promises a unique experience for all its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best African safari with kids ’ destination list .
A safari with your kids doesn ’ t have to be daunting .
However , it requires you to plan ahead .
All the above-mentioned places have great safari and beach holiday experiences to offer .
Now , pick one and look around at all the adventures and tours that are offered in the area .
While some places may not be prone to malaria , it is wise to get vaccinated beforehand .
Do not forget to carry plenty of insect repellent because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time in the jungle .
Happy planning and travels !

The best memories are made on the road. And for the little ones, unforgettable experiences in the African Savannah beats getting a new toy.
An African safari introduces you and your family to new cultures and traditions. It is also the perfect time to bond and create moments that you cannot get anywhere else.
A safari in Africa is filled with moments that give new meaning to what you may have seen on the national geographic. The continent is loaded with beautiful and classic natural sceneries. But which are the best African safari destinations for a family tour?
In this article, Masaimarasafari.in reviews the 5-best destination for a family getaway with the kids.
1.Serengeti National Park
Located in Tanzania, the Serengeti National park is home to a plethora of animal species. Its plains are home to all the members of the big five clans (elephant, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, and lions), crocodiles, mammal species and over 500 bird species.
A trip to the Serengeti brings to life the childhood movie, “The Lion King”, for both the children and adults. Make your trip fun by pointing out the different animals and comparing them to the characters in the movie.
Around the Month of April, the Wildebeest migration starts heading north. This is a must-see phenomenon as you get to see thousands of animals as they journey together in search of greener pastures.
If the migration does not win you over, wait until they get to the Grumeti River, the home of some large crocodiles.
2.Masai Mara Game Reserve
The wildebeest, which starts their annual, round-trip journey in Serengeti, continues into Kenya Maasai Mara Game Reserve. To get to the other side, however, they must go through the crocodile-infested Mara River.
The Mara’s raging waters and hungry crocodiles stand between the wildebeest and the fresh grazing grounds they seek.
Some of the animals that went across the river in previous years tend to remember the lethal attacks from the crocodile, and the animals can take weeks afraid of getting into the Mara River. However, eventually, the massive crossing starts and the drama that unfolds is untold.
The Mara River crossing draws crowds from all over the world, both young and old because the experience is like no other. Ideally, plan a 3 days safari in Masai Mara with local Masai Mara tour operators such as AjKenyasafaris.com. This will allow you enough time to see all the drama as it unfolds.
While at the Mara with kids for a migration safari, we would recommend staying in 4 stars and 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont Mara Safari club which borders the Mara River.
Another option is the Keekorok Lodge where tradition meets modern in all aspects of a hotel including amenities, decor, and food.
Besides game drives, other activities that you can engage in while at the Mara include a Maasai culture tour, walking safaris, night game drives, bush dinners, and more.
3.Londolozi Game Reserve
If you are looking for a more calm and inclusive adventure, then The Londolozi Game Reserve is the place for you.
It is privately owned and it gives you the all-rounded safari experience. Here, you get to spot the big five during the day and later, dine al fresco under the starry night.
At the Londolozi, nature conservation is at the top of the management list making this place a gold mine for picturesque sceneries. It once received a thumbs up from the Late President Nelson Mandela for that very reason.
The amenities and services at the Londolozi ensure your comfort coupled with an adventure set in a tranquil environment.
4.Camp Jabulani
Camp Jabulani is located in the Greater Kruger Area in South Africa. Here, you get to enjoy your alone adult time in the camp’s executive amenities as your kids get their own special program.
The programs have been fashioned with your children in mind including kid-friendly menus, and a wildlife wonderland experience. Not only do they provide safaris created for children above six years old, but they also offer them other great learning opportunities.
Engaging in the kid’s program gives the children a chance to become JabuJuniors conservationists or JabuJunior rangers. After their junior sessions, they are then credited with personalized certificates after learning a bit about conservation.
This token is sure to get your kids feeling proud of themselves and even encourages them to participate more. Camp Jabulani is deliberate at its creation of kid-friendly activities where they get to learn more about the world around them.
Their well-thought out activities make Jabulani camp deserving of a spot on your list of African destinations with your young ones.
5.Sossusvlei, Namibia
This attraction is located in the Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia. Its magnificence gets us away from the jungle and onto other sceneries that Africa has to offer.
Despite the extreme desert temperatures that characterize this area, a few animals and plants can still be found here. These animals include geckos, springboks, gemsboks, the black-backed jackal, and the aardwolf, just to name a few.
These animals have adapted to the harsh conditions much like some flora which include the Camelthorn trees. These trees can be seen around the desert and are a great way to teach kids how such trees survive in the desert.
These sightings provide great learning and fun opportunities for your kids where they get to learn how to find food and water in the desert. That isn’t all though because the red dunes that span over the area are magical in their own right.
Hiring a hot air balloon and gliding over the impressive dunes is a great way to view them.
There are various hotels and lodges able to accommodate different guests with different needs. For example, the Solitaire Farm offers a peaceful retreat in a traditional setting complete with fully furnished thatched rooms. Another example is the &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge which delivers on its promise of luxurious accommodations and experiences.
This attraction promises a unique experience for all its visitors. A definite contestant on the best African safari with kids’ destination list.
Summary
A safari with your kids doesn’t have to be daunting. However, it requires you to plan ahead.
All the above-mentioned places have great safari and beach holiday experiences to offer. Now, pick one and look around at all the adventures and tours that are offered in the area.
While some places may not be prone to malaria, it is wise to get vaccinated beforehand. Do not forget to carry plenty of insect repellent because you all will be spending lots of time in the jungle. Happy planning and travels!
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breaking911--2020-07-13--The Best Gifts for 2020

The Best Gifts for 2020

It ’ s a new decade , or as the math geeks say , it will be once we reach January 1 , 2021 .
However , you define it , the 2020s are shaping up to be a very interesting time for gift giving and receiving .
That ’ s because several social trends have come together to create a retail version of a perfect storm , in the good sense of the term .
Among the blazing hot trends are personalization , cannabis-related items , 3D printed artworks , alternative health services , and tech-themed gadgetry .
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ll run into when you visit some of your favorite online gift sites .
There ’ s no telling how long these novelties will be around , but they ’ re apparently big sellers because you can ’ t seem to avoid them .
Want a face mask with your state motto on it ?
You can buy one .
How about a mask that features a photograph of the hidden part of your face ?
You can get that too .
The goal of the latter is to let people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s concealed out of medical necessity .
One of the best is the personalized mask that features a celebrity ’ s face to show off while you ’ re shopping for disinfectant and bleach .
A huge sensation for 2020 is the entire lineup of marijuana subscription boxes .
Not only do the better ones , like those from Daily High Club , feature top-level weed , but they come with various add-ons like special papers , storage containers , and other necessary peripherals .
Like the other monthly product clubs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yourself or someone you care about .
They ’ re popular with couples , too , which is one reason sales are so brisk .
Who would have guessed that gift certificates for a doctor visit would ever become a thing ?
But inexplicable as it might seem , they have .
In fact , all things related to alternative healthcare are hot this year , including aromatherapy products and healing crystals .
But the chiropractic products are usually dollars-off coupons for spinal adjustments .
Recipients love the relaxing feel of an adjustment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now that 3D printing has come into its own , it ’ s possible to order life-sized , exact replica busts of yourself or someone else .
Admittedly a strange gift , these new age forms of sculpture are a big hit in corporate suites , homes , and sports clubs .
All you need to do is send several photos of the subject ’ s head , from different angles , and the seller can print any size replica you desire .
A perennial best-selling in the gifting niche , cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items that people give to their postal carriers , favorite restaurant servers , and healthcare workers .
You can get them for any amount you want , and most don ’ t expire for one or two years .
Every year there ’ s at least one computer-geek item that breaks out of the retail sales charts and sells like crazy .
This year , it ’ s the boring thumb drive .
People are rediscovering the security and safety of storing sensitive data on these portable little pieces of memory .

It’s a new decade, or as the math geeks say, it will be once we reach January 1, 2021. However, you define it, the 2020s are shaping up to be a very interesting time for gift giving and receiving. That’s because several social trends have come together to create a retail version of a perfect storm, in the good sense of the term. Among the blazing hot trends are personalization, cannabis-related items, 3D printed artworks, alternative health services, and tech-themed gadgetry. Here are some of the more clever things you’ll run into when you visit some of your favorite online gift sites.
Personalized COVID Masks
There’s no telling how long these novelties will be around, but they’re apparently big sellers because you can’t seem to avoid them. Want a face mask with your state motto on it? You can buy one. How about a mask that features a photograph of the hidden part of your face? You can get that too. The goal of the latter is to let people see your entire face even though it’s concealed out of medical necessity. One of the best is the personalized mask that features a celebrity’s face to show off while you’re shopping for disinfectant and bleach.
A Marijuana Subscription Box
A huge sensation for 2020 is the entire lineup of marijuana subscription boxes. Not only do the better ones, like those from Daily High Club, feature top-level weed, but they come with various add-ons like special papers, storage containers, and other necessary peripherals. Like the other monthly product clubs, these cannabis boxes make perfect gifts for yourself or someone you care about. They’re popular with couples, too, which is one reason sales are so brisk.
Chiropractor Gift Certificates
Who would have guessed that gift certificates for a doctor visit would ever become a thing? But inexplicable as it might seem, they have. In fact, all things related to alternative healthcare are hot this year, including aromatherapy products and healing crystals. But the chiropractic products are usually dollars-off coupons for spinal adjustments. Recipients love the relaxing feel of an adjustment and the doctors enjoy getting new customers.
A 3D Printed Sculpture
Now that 3D printing has come into its own, it’s possible to order life-sized, exact replica busts of yourself or someone else. Admittedly a strange gift, these new age forms of sculpture are a big hit in corporate suites, homes, and sports clubs. All you need to do is send several photos of the subject’s head, from different angles, and the seller can print any size replica you desire.
Coffee Shop Cash Cards
A perennial best-selling in the gifting niche, cash cards for coffee are becoming the go-to items that people give to their postal carriers, favorite restaurant servers, and healthcare workers. You can get them for any amount you want, and most don’t expire for one or two years.
Thumb Drive Assortment Packs
Every year there’s at least one computer-geek item that breaks out of the retail sales charts and sells like crazy. This year, it’s the boring thumb drive. People are rediscovering the security and safety of storing sensitive data on these portable little pieces of memory.
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breaking911--2020-07-21--Police Investigating Death of Another Fort Hood Soldier

FORT HOOD , Texas — Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive July 17 in the vicinity of Stillhouse Lake .
Pvt .
Mejhor Morta , 26 , whose home of record is listed as Pensacola , Florida , entered the Army in in September 2019 , as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle mechanic , and has been assigned to 1st Battalion , 5th Cavalry Regiment , 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team , 1st Cavalry Division , since May 2020 .
Morta ’ s awards and decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Army Service Ribbon .
“ The Black Knight family is truly heartbroken by the tragic loss of Private Mejhor Morta .
I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to his family , friends and loved ones , ” said Lt. Col. Neil Armstrong , commander of 1st Bn .
5th Cav .
Regt .
“ My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time .
Private Morta was a great Trooper and this loss is felt by every member within our formation.
” Officials did not say how Morta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation by Bell County Sheriff ’ s Department .
Vanessa Guillén , a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier was killed on April 22 , 2020 inside a Fort Hood , Texas , armory allegedly by another enlisted soldier , Aaron David Robinson .
Natalie Khawam , the attorney for the Guillen family , released this statement to KCEN : “ As we all know , our soldiers are not safe at Ft .
Hood .
Unfortunately this U.S. soldier ’ s death is consistent with our concerns , that these soldiers are living on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they speak up .
Enough is Enough !
We the people demand a Congressional Investigation !
How many more soldiers need to die before Congress agrees to convene a Congressional Investigation ?
!
We will not accept anything less than a Congressional Investigation , and we demand one immediately !
God be with all our men and women serving our country , especially those stationed at Ft .
Hood !
Our soldiers fight to protect us and our great country , it ’ s time we fight to protect them !
”

FORT HOOD, Texas — Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive July 17 in the vicinity of Stillhouse Lake.
Pvt. Mejhor Morta, 26, whose home of record is listed as Pensacola, Florida, entered the Army in in September 2019, as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle mechanic, and has been assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since May 2020.
Morta’s awards and decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
“The Black Knight family is truly heartbroken by the tragic loss of Private Mejhor Morta. I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones,” said Lt. Col. Neil Armstrong, commander of 1st Bn. 5th Cav. Regt. “My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. Private Morta was a great Trooper and this loss is felt by every member within our formation.”
Officials did not say how Morta died. The incident is currently under investigation by Bell County Sheriff’s Department.
Vanessa Guillén, a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier was killed on April 22, 2020 inside a Fort Hood, Texas, armory allegedly by another enlisted soldier, Aaron David Robinson.
Natalie Khawam, the attorney for the Guillen family, released this statement to KCEN:
“As we all know, our soldiers are not safe at Ft. Hood. Unfortunately this U.S. soldier’s death is consistent with our concerns, that these soldiers are living on a dangerous base and are being threatened if they speak up. Enough is Enough! We the people demand a Congressional Investigation! How many more soldiers need to die before Congress agrees to convene a Congressional Investigation?! We will not accept anything less than a Congressional Investigation, and we demand one immediately! God be with all our men and women serving our country, especially those stationed at Ft. Hood! Our soldiers fight to protect us and our great country, it’s time we fight to protect them!”
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breaking911--2020-07-21--WATCH LIVE: President Trump To Hold News Conference

President Donald Trump is set to once again take center stage in the government ’ s coronavirus response after a @ @ @ @ @ best to deploy its greatest and most volatile asset — him — played out in @ @ @ @ @ falter .

President Donald Trump is set to once again take center stage in the government’s coronavirus response after a White House debate over how best to deploy its greatest and most volatile asset — him — played out in public as his poll numbers falter.
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breaking911--2020-07-21--Ex-California Cop Charged With Holding Gun to Fellow Officer’s Head During Night of Partying

SANTA ANA , Calif. – A former Laguna Beach police officer has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon for pulling out a gun and holding it to the back of the head of a fellow officer following a night of drinking .
Luke Christian Gilbertson , 35 , pleaded not guilty today to one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon and one felony enhancement of the personal use of a firearm during the commission of a felony .
He faces a maximum sentence of 19 years in state prison if convicted on all charges .
Gilbertson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On September 23 , 2019 , Gilbertson was with three other Laguna Beach police officers and a police dispatcher at a pool party and barbeque and then went to two other locations to drink alcohol .
The group was in the same vehicle on the way home from a Santa Ana bar when Gilbertson is accused of pulling a handgun from his holster and holding it at the head of a fellow police officer .
No one was injured .
Gilbertson is no longer a member of the Laguna Beach Police Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officer of the law to behave in a way that so blatantly disregards the well-being of another human .
No one is above the law , especially a police officer who was entrusted to protect the innocent , ” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer .
Deputy District Attorney Tara Meath of the Special Prosecutions Unit is prosecuting this case .

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former Laguna Beach police officer has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon for pulling out a gun and holding it to the back of the head of a fellow officer following a night of drinking.
Luke Christian Gilbertson, 35, pleaded not guilty today to one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon and one felony enhancement of the personal use of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He faces a maximum sentence of 19 years in state prison if convicted on all charges.
Gilbertson has been released on $50,000 bail.
On September 23, 2019, Gilbertson was with three other Laguna Beach police officers and a police dispatcher at a pool party and barbeque and then went to two other locations to drink alcohol. The group was in the same vehicle on the way home from a Santa Ana bar when Gilbertson is accused of pulling a handgun from his holster and holding it at the head of a fellow police officer.
No one was injured.
Gilbertson is no longer a member of the Laguna Beach Police Department.
“It is unacceptable for an Officer of the law to behave in a way that so blatantly disregards the well-being of another human. No one is above the law, especially a police officer who was entrusted to protect the innocent,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer.
Deputy District Attorney Tara Meath of the Special Prosecutions Unit is prosecuting this case.
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breaking911--2020-07-21--Acting Homeland Security Secretary Briefs The Public On Growing Unrest In Portland

Watch Live at 4 p.m .
ET : The Department of Homeland Security will speak to press about the escalating @ @ @ @ @ .

Watch Live at 4 p.m. ET: The Department of Homeland Security will speak to press about the escalating situation in Portland, Oregon.
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breaking911--2020-07-21--Florida Man Sentenced For Making Death Threats On Facebook Posts

Fort Myers , Florida – U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell sentenced Chase A. Davis ( 20 , Alva ) to six months in federal prison for making a threat over the internet to kill an individual .
The court also sentenced Davis to serve 400 hours of community service , to pay $ 1,440 in restitution to the American Family Association , and to serve a three-year term of supervised release .
According to court documents , on May 22 , 2019 , Davis transmitted two threats over the internet from Pompano Beach , Florida to Tupelo , Mississippi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Facebook page .
The posts contained the following language : “ i am coming to tupelo unexpected with a group of people and we are going to kill every single person who runs your group , ” and “ you are the most disgusting people in america .
i have put together a group to have you pieces of [ expletive ] obliterated into dust .
yes , i literally mean killing all of you .
you people are nothing but disgusting , worn out , and old excuses of human life @ @

Fort Myers, Florida – U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell sentenced Chase A. Davis (20, Alva) to six months in federal prison for making a threat over the internet to kill an individual. The court also sentenced Davis to serve 400 hours of community service, to pay $1,440 in restitution to the American Family Association, and to serve a three-year term of supervised release.
Davis had pleaded guilty on November 27, 2019.
According to court documents, on May 22, 2019, Davis transmitted two threats over the internet from Pompano Beach, Florida to Tupelo, Mississippi, to the American Family Association’s Facebook page. The posts contained the following language:
“i am coming to tupelo unexpected with a group of people and we are going to kill every single person who runs your group,” and
“you are the most disgusting people in america. i have put together a group to have you pieces of [expletive] obliterated into dust. yes, i literally mean killing all of you. you people are nothing but disgusting, worn out, and old excuses of human life.”
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breaking911--2020-07-21--WATCH: CNN’s Brianna Keilar Clashes With Trump Spox, Abruptly Ends Interview

CNN ’ s Brianna Keilar clashes with Trump Campaign Comms .
Dir .
Tim Murtaugh over the President ’ s @ @ @ @ @ interview short as the guest pushes the validity of hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment .

CNN’s Brianna Keilar clashes with Trump Campaign Comms. Dir. Tim Murtaugh over the President’s Covid-19 response, cutting the interview short as the guest pushes the validity of hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment.
"I think you're doing a real disservice to Americans."@brikeilarcnn clashes with Trump Campaign Comms. Dir. Tim Murtaugh over the President's Covid-19 response, cutting the interview short as the guest pushes the validity of hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment. pic.twitter.com/VzxtDZCv80 — CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) July 21, 2020
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breaking911--2020-07-21--Edmonton Eskimos Dropping ‘Eskimo’ From Team Name

The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club Board of Directors has made the decision to discontinue the use of the word “ Eskimo ” in the team ’ s name : Since adopting the name over 100 years ago , our Club and its predecessor organizations have celebrated the hardiness and spirit of those who live in the north .
The team ’ s values of community , integrity , respect and inclusion will not change with this decision .
Our Club launched an extensive research and engagement process on the name three years ago , with an emphasis on listening to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort to meet our commitment and continue our tradition of being responsive to community perspectives .
We augmented that outreach and research with more recent engagement and surveys involving Inuit , partners , season seat holders , casual ticket purchasers and the community at large .
We are proud of this work and we intend to continue the Club ’ s efforts to strengthen our relationship with Inuit communities .
Recent findings demonstrate that views regarding the team name are shifting .
While many fans are deeply committed to keeping the name , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The long-term viability of the Club requires everyone to get behind this change and continue to support the team , especially during these challenging financial times .
We are grateful for the backing of our partners and know that we can count on them to support us in making this difficult decision and helping us through the change .

The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club Board of Directors has made the decision to discontinue the use of the word “Eskimo” in the team’s name:
Since adopting the name over 100 years ago, our Club and its predecessor organizations have celebrated the hardiness and spirit of those who live in the north. The team’s values of community, integrity, respect and inclusion will not change with this decision.
Our Club launched an extensive research and engagement process on the name three years ago, with an emphasis on listening to Inuit communities. We undertook this comprehensive effort to meet our commitment and continue our tradition of being responsive to community perspectives. We augmented that outreach and research with more recent engagement and surveys involving Inuit, partners, season seat holders, casual ticket purchasers and the community at large. We are proud of this work and we intend to continue the Club’s efforts to strengthen our relationship with Inuit communities.
Recent findings demonstrate that views regarding the team name are shifting. While many fans are deeply committed to keeping the name, others are increasingly uncomfortable with the moniker. The long-term viability of the Club requires everyone to get behind this change and continue to support the team, especially during these challenging financial times. We are grateful for the backing of our partners and know that we can count on them to support us in making this difficult decision and helping us through the change.
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breaking911--2020-07-21--MEANWHILE IN VEGAS: Man Steals 3-Foot, 40-lb Dildo From Adult Store

Man in Las Vegas allegedly steals 3-foot , 40-pound rubber dildo from adult entertainment store , and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @

Man in Las Vegas allegedly steals 3-foot, 40-pound rubber dildo from adult entertainment store, and it’s all caught on camera.
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breaking911--2020-07-21--Indy 500 Reduced To 25% Capacity, Face Masks Required

Officials announced today that attendance for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday , Aug. 23 will be approximately 25 percent of capacity .
Face coverings will be required for all attendees .
“ In June , we announced the race was on and that attendance would be limited to no more than 50 percent of capacity , ” said Penske Entertainment Corp. President & CEO Mark Miles .
“ We also made clear we intended to do things differently this year .
By offering credits to fans who had previously purchased tickets , encouraging those over 65 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the infield , reducing tickets in our suites and promising fans their decision to not attend would not impact their seniority or right to renew tickets for 2021 , we now anticipate attendance at approximately 25 percent of capacity .
We will welcome fans back , and we have an aggressive plan in place , which has been developed through collaboration with national , state and local health experts.
” “ We look forward to welcoming fans back to the 500 in person .
Our outdoor facility is mammoth , and with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will certainly look different this year , ” said Miles .
“ We want to demonstrate that even under current circumstances , people can gather with carefully planned procedures in place so we don ’ t have to go back to shutting down our country and our community .
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Officials announced today that attendance for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23 will be approximately 25 percent of capacity. Face coverings will be required for all attendees.
“In June, we announced the race was on and that attendance would be limited to no more than 50 percent of capacity,” said Penske Entertainment Corp. President & CEO Mark Miles. “We also made clear we intended to do things differently this year. By offering credits to fans who had previously purchased tickets, encouraging those over 65 to stay at home, limiting attendance in the infield, reducing tickets in our suites and promising fans their decision to not attend would not impact their seniority or right to renew tickets for 2021, we now anticipate attendance at approximately 25 percent of capacity. We will welcome fans back, and we have an aggressive plan in place, which has been developed through collaboration with national, state and local health experts.”
“We look forward to welcoming fans back to the 500 in person. Our outdoor facility is mammoth, and with attendance of about 25 percent, it will certainly look different this year,” said Miles. “We want to demonstrate that even under current circumstances, people can gather with carefully planned procedures in place so we don’t have to go back to shutting down our country and our community.”
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breaking911--2020-07-21--Man Admits To Torturing Wife To Death, Reporting Her Missing Because She Wanted to Leave Him

Joshua Fury pleaded guilty to intentional second-degree murder in the death of his wife , Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Tuesday .
As part of the plea , and due to the violent nature of the murder , Fury will be sentenced July 31 , and is expected to get 38 years in prison , 12.5 years more than presumptive guideline sentencing .
At the plea hearing Tuesday , Fury , 28 , of Maple Grove , admitted to the tortuous and inhumane manner in which he killed his wife .
He stated that an argument between the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his wife ’ s neck and choke her until he heard a snap .
Fury proceeded to tell the court how his wife was still breathing as she lay on the floor , and that he took a plastic bag , placed it over her head and duct taped it , causing her to suffocate .
Fury also described his attempt to hide his wife ’ s murder from investigators by digging a three-foot deep grave in the basement of the couple ’ s home , burying her body there to avoid detection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s report .
Police continued their investigation after Fury was charged and learned the couple was having marital problems prior to the pandemic , and the Minnesota Stay-at-Home order and COVID-19 were exacerbating sources of frustration for the couple which may have contributed to the murder .
They had been arguing about COVID-19 in the days leading up to her death .
Family members told police that Pew Weimelt planned to leave her husband because he was “ controlling and possessive .
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Joshua Fury pleaded guilty to intentional second-degree murder in the death of his wife, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Tuesday.
As part of the plea, and due to the violent nature of the murder, Fury will be sentenced July 31, and is expected to get 38 years in prison, 12.5 years more than presumptive guideline sentencing.
At the plea hearing Tuesday, Fury, 28, of Maple Grove, admitted to the tortuous and inhumane manner in which he killed his wife. He stated that an argument between the two broke out, causing him to grab his wife’s neck and choke her until he heard a snap. Fury proceeded to tell the court how his wife was still breathing as she lay on the floor, and that he took a plastic bag, placed it over her head and duct taped it, causing her to suffocate.
Fury also described his attempt to hide his wife’s murder from investigators by digging a three-foot deep grave in the basement of the couple’s home, burying her body there to avoid detection and then filing a false missing person’s report.
Police continued their investigation after Fury was charged and learned the couple was having marital problems prior to the pandemic, and the Minnesota Stay-at-Home order and COVID-19 were exacerbating sources of frustration for the couple which may have contributed to the murder. They had been arguing about COVID-19 in the days leading up to her death.
Family members told police that Pew Weimelt planned to leave her husband because he was “controlling and possessive.”
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breaking911--2020-07-22--Man Accused of Stealing Over a Dozen Cars During Policy to Limit Jail Overcrowding Amid Pandemic

LOS ANGELES — A Huntington Park man has been charged in four separate felony cases with stealing more than a dozen cars in Los Angeles and surrounding areas between March and June after getting re-arrested and released .
On March 30 , Esquivel was arrested for allegedly driving a stolen truck and released per the COVID-19 emergency bail schedule , aimed at reducing the jail population during the pandemic .
He was charged with one count of driving or taking a vehicle without consent .
Esquivel was again arrested for either driving or attempting to steal a truck but released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twice on May 14 , May 20 , May 23 , May 27 , June 6 , June 8 , June 13 and June 15 .
Esquivel is charged with 11 counts of driving or taking a vehicle without consent and one count of second-degree burglary of a vehicle for his second May 14 arrest .
On June 23 , Esquivel was arrested for allegedly stealing another truck but held on bail because the emergency bail schedule had ended .
He was charged with one count of driving or taking a vehicle without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the charges and bail is set at $ 550,000 .
The felony complaints include allegations that Esquivel committed most of the crimes while out on his own recognizance and he was previously convicted of driving or taking a vehicle without consent twice in 2017 and once in 2018 and 2019 .
Deputy District Attorney Alexander Karkanen of the Task Force for Regional Auto Theft said Esquivel faces a possible maximum sentence of 17 years in state prison if convicted as charged .
The cases remain under investigation by the Los Angeles County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police departments .

LOS ANGELES — A Huntington Park man has been charged in four separate felony cases with stealing more than a dozen cars in Los Angeles and surrounding areas between March and June after getting re-arrested and released.
Jose Enrique Esquivel aka Jose Esquibel, 24, faces a total of 14 felony counts.
On March 30, Esquivel was arrested for allegedly driving a stolen truck and released per the COVID-19 emergency bail schedule, aimed at reducing the jail population during the pandemic. He was charged with one count of driving or taking a vehicle without consent.
Esquivel was again arrested for either driving or attempting to steal a truck but released on April 28, May 8, twice on May 14, May 20, May 23, May 27, June 6, June 8, June 13 and June 15.
Esquivel is charged with 11 counts of driving or taking a vehicle without consent and one count of second-degree burglary of a vehicle for his second May 14 arrest.
On June 23, Esquivel was arrested for allegedly stealing another truck but held on bail because the emergency bail schedule had ended. He was charged with one count of driving or taking a vehicle without consent.
Esquivel has pleaded not guilty to the charges and bail is set at $550,000.
The felony complaints include allegations that Esquivel committed most of the crimes while out on his own recognizance and he was previously convicted of driving or taking a vehicle without consent twice in 2017 and once in 2018 and 2019.
Deputy District Attorney Alexander Karkanen of the Task Force for Regional Auto Theft said Esquivel faces a possible maximum sentence of 17 years in state prison if convicted as charged.
The cases remain under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s and the Los Angeles Police departments.
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breaking911--2020-07-22--“BODIES EVERYWHERE”: As Many as 16 People Shot at Chicago Funeral Home

Over a dozen people were injured in a shooting near a Chicago funeral home late Tuesday afternoon .
The gunfire @ @ @ @ @ funeral home , located at 1018 W. 79th Street—in the city ’ s Auburn Gresham @ @ @ @ @ 2 , ‘ there was some kind of planned ambush outside the funeral home , @ @ @ @ @ going on for a homicide victim.
’ The Chicago Fire Department reports at least 11 @ @ @ @ @ .
All were listed in various conditions .
“ All we saw was just bodies @ @ @ @ @ Arnita Gerder told NBC Chicago .
“ Shot up everywhere , all over .
Legs @ @ @ @ @ all over the place .
We thought it was a war out here.
” No @ @ @ @ @ the scene remains active .

Over a dozen people were injured in a shooting near a Chicago funeral home late Tuesday afternoon.
The gunfire broke out at the Graham funeral home, located at 1018 W. 79th Street—in the city’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
According to CBS 2, ‘there was some kind of planned ambush outside the funeral home, where a memorial service was going on for a homicide victim.’
The Chicago Fire Department reports at least 11 victims were taken to hospitals. All were listed in various conditions.
“All we saw was just bodies laying everywhere,” witness Arnita Gerder told NBC Chicago. “Shot up everywhere, all over. Legs, stomach, back, all over the place. We thought it was a war out here.”
BREAKING NOW: Up to 16 people shot near 79th and Carpenter. @Chicago_Police on scene. Sources tell me some victims walked into hospitals others taken by ambulances and officers even took some victims to hospitals. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/MNm1h5GeXI — Jermont Terry (@JermontTerry) July 22, 2020
Multiple people shot at 79th/Carpenter Spoke with people here who said they were inside a funeral home when the shots started. Spoke to a woman who had blood on her jeans. She didnt know whose blood it was. I’m told The funeral was for a shooting victim. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/Aun75y7VZk — Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) July 22, 2020
At least 11 shot in Auburn Gresham neighborhood says Chicago Fire Dept. Neighbors tell us it sounded and looked like a war zone with victims wounded on the ground after leaving a funeral near 79th & Morgan. @nbcchicago pic.twitter.com/Mg6CfUEfKk — Patrick Fazio (@PatrickFazio) July 22, 2020
No arrests have been made and the scene remains active.
CHICAGO MASS SHOOTING: At least 9 people were shot near the Rhodes Funeral Home at 79th and Carpenter streets in the South Side. The exact number was not known as many of the victims fled, or were transported by car to hospitals. #DEVELOPING — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 22, 2020
DEVELOPING STORY
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