breaking911--2020-11-10--Indiana Woman Is Sentenced To 6 1/2 Years For Providing $30,000 In Assets To ISIS

Samantha Marie Elhassani , aka Samantha Sally , 35 , formerly of Elkhart , Indiana , was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon to 78 months in prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to Financing Terrorism , announced Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers , U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana Thomas L. Kirsch II , FBI Assistant Director of the Counterterrorism Division Jill Sanborn , and FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Indianapolis field office Paul Keenan .
“ Once again , the Justice Department has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back on her country to support a terrorist organization , ” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers .
“ As Elhassani admitted , she made multiple trips to Hong Kong to smuggle tens of thousands in cash and gold , knowing that the funds would be used to support ISIS in Syria .
We repatriated Elhassani from Syria because every nation is responsible for holding its citizens accountable and addressing the future threat they may pose .
We will not stop.
” “ Today ’ s sentencing of Ms. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ISIS and other terrorist organizations have no limits when it comes to recruiting people to join their violent agenda , ” said Jill Sanborn , Assistant Director of the FBI ’ s Counterterrorism Division .
“ But it also demonstrates our resolve to diligently go after anyone who makes the fateful choice to provide material support to any terrorist organization , especially those who not only betray their country but who would also put their own children in harm ’ s way during the process.
” “ Samantha Elhassani was sentenced today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desired to support ISIS , a terrorist organization that has committed acts of violence against Americans , ” said U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II for the Northern District of Indiana .
“ She traveled with her husband and brother-in-law to Syria , both of whom became ISIS fighters , putting the lives of her children at risk .
My Office and our law enforcement partners are committed to prosecuting those like Elhassani who provide support to terrorist organizations .
” “ Today ’ s sentence serves as a strong reminder that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who abandon their country to support a violent terrorist organization , such as Ms. Elhassani did , will be held accountable and justice will be served , ” said FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Paul Keenan .
“ Adding to her betrayal , Ms. Elhassani willfully chose to put her young children ’ s lives at risk through her selfish actions , exposing them to an atmosphere of violence and hatred .
She knew exactly what she was doing and why .
She was an active participant in this heinous activity and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to documents in this case , in November 2014 , Elhassani was informed by her husband that he and his brother wanted to travel to Syria to join ISIS , which she knew at the time was a terrorist organization that engaged in terrorist activities .
Between November 2014 and April 1015 , Elhassani helped the two men join ISIS by making multiple trips to Hong Kong and transporting more than $ 30,000 in cash and gold from the United States and depositing it in a safe deposit box in Hong Kong .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ like jewelry and did not disclose the cash and gold on customs declaration forms .
At the time Elhassani transported the money and gold , she knew that her husband and brother-in-law had expressed an interest in joining ISIS and that they intended to use these resources to support ISIS .
During her last trip to Hong Kong , in late March 2015 , Elhassani procured tactical gear , including rifle scopes and image-stabilized binoculars .
From there , Elhassani and her family , including her seven year old son and two year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turkey , and entered ISIS-controlled territory in Syria sometime in or around June 2015 .
In the months leading up to the move to Syria , Elhassani helped conceal the plans by lying to family , friends and federal agents about her travel .
In July of 2018 , Elhassani and her children were transferred from the custody of the Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) to U.S. law enforcement custody .
This case was investigated by the FBI ’ s Indianapolis Division and Joint Terrorism Task Force .
This case was prosecuted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zanzi , Jennifer Chang and Nathaniel Whalen and the National Security Divisions Counterterrorism Section .

Samantha Marie Elhassani, aka Samantha Sally, 35, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon to 78 months in prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to Financing Terrorism, announced Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana Thomas L. Kirsch II, FBI Assistant Director of the Counterterrorism Division Jill Sanborn, and FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Indianapolis field office Paul Keenan.
“Once again, the Justice Department has held accountable an individual who turned her back on her country to support a terrorist organization,” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers. “As Elhassani admitted, she made multiple trips to Hong Kong to smuggle tens of thousands in cash and gold, knowing that the funds would be used to support ISIS in Syria. We repatriated Elhassani from Syria because every nation is responsible for holding its citizens accountable and addressing the future threat they may pose. We will not stop.”
“Today’s sentencing of Ms. Elhassani should serve as a stark reminder that ISIS and other terrorist organizations have no limits when it comes to recruiting people to join their violent agenda,” said Jill Sanborn, Assistant Director of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division. “But it also demonstrates our resolve to diligently go after anyone who makes the fateful choice to provide material support to any terrorist organization, especially those who not only betray their country but who would also put their own children in harm’s way during the process.”
“Samantha Elhassani was sentenced today for providing financial support to individuals who desired to support ISIS, a terrorist organization that has committed acts of violence against Americans,” said U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II for the Northern District of Indiana. “She traveled with her husband and brother-in-law to Syria, both of whom became ISIS fighters, putting the lives of her children at risk. My Office and our law enforcement partners are committed to prosecuting those like Elhassani who provide support to terrorist organizations. ”
“Today’s sentence serves as a strong reminder that the FBI will never relent in ensuring those who abandon their country to support a violent terrorist organization, such as Ms. Elhassani did, will be held accountable and justice will be served,” said FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Paul Keenan. “Adding to her betrayal, Ms. Elhassani willfully chose to put her young children’s lives at risk through her selfish actions, exposing them to an atmosphere of violence and hatred. She knew exactly what she was doing and why. She was an active participant in this heinous activity and is now facing the consequences.”
According to documents in this case, in November 2014, Elhassani was informed by her husband that he and his brother wanted to travel to Syria to join ISIS, which she knew at the time was a terrorist organization that engaged in terrorist activities. Between November 2014 and April 1015, Elhassani helped the two men join ISIS by making multiple trips to Hong Kong and transporting more than $30,000 in cash and gold from the United States and depositing it in a safe deposit box in Hong Kong. Elhassani melted down the gold to look like jewelry and did not disclose the cash and gold on customs declaration forms. At the time Elhassani transported the money and gold, she knew that her husband and brother-in-law had expressed an interest in joining ISIS and that they intended to use these resources to support ISIS.
During her last trip to Hong Kong, in late March 2015, Elhassani procured tactical gear, including rifle scopes and image-stabilized binoculars. From there, Elhassani and her family, including her seven year old son and two year old daughter, departed for Istanbul, Turkey, and entered ISIS-controlled territory in Syria sometime in or around June 2015. In the months leading up to the move to Syria, Elhassani helped conceal the plans by lying to family, friends and federal agents about her travel.
In July of 2018, Elhassani and her children were transferred from the custody of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to U.S. law enforcement custody.
This case was investigated by the FBI’s Indianapolis Division and Joint Terrorism Task Force. This case was prosecuted by the Assistant United States Attorneys Abizer Zanzi, Jennifer Chang and Nathaniel Whalen and the National Security Divisions Counterterrorism Section.
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breaking911--2020-11-10--Manufacturer To Pay $1.5 Million After Alabama Worker Killed By Robot In 2016

JOON LLC , d/b/a AJIN USA ( Ajin ) , an auto-parts manufacturing company , was sentenced in federal court today in Montgomery , Alabama , after pleading guilty to a charge related to the death of a machinery operator .
Regina Elsea , who was 20 years old , worked at Ajin ’ s Cusseta , Alabama , facility .
On June 18 , 2016 , she entered an enclosure — called a “ cell ” — containing several robots and other pieces of machinery .
While she was inside the cell , troubleshooting a sensor fault , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was struck by a robotic arm .
She died of her injuries .
The Occupational Safety and Health Act ( OSH Act ) requires employers to develop and utilize procedures to de-energize machinery during maintenance and servicing activities to prevent the kind of unplanned startup that killed Elsea .
These procedures are often referred to as “ lockout/tagout.
” Ajin knew these procedures were required and had developed them , but Ajin also knew that — over a period of at least two years — supervisors did not effectively enforce them .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s fatal injury — in the presence of their supervisors — workers entered cells to troubleshoot machinery without following lockout/tagout no less than five times , and the supervisors did not take any action to stop or reprimand them .
In two other instances , the supervisors themselves entered a cell without following lockout/tagout .
At the time of Elsea ’ s fatal injury , several individuals were inside the cell , none of whom had followed lockout/tagout procedures to de-energize the machinery within the cell .
Ajin pleaded guilty to a willful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the use of lockout/tagout procedures .
U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen Michael Doyle sentenced Ajin to pay a $ 500,000 fine — the statutory maximum — $ 1,000,000 in restitution to Elsea ’ s estate , and a three-year term of probation , during which Ajin must comply with a safety compliance plan , overseen by a third-party auditor .
Among other things , the safety compliance plan requires a full review of Ajin ’ s lockout/tagout procedures , weekly inspections to ensure compliance , and creation of a mechanism for employees to report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Regina ’ s tragic death was preventable , ” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Jonathan D. Brightbill of the Justice Department ’ s Environment and Natural Resources Division .
“ OSH Act standards exist to protect American workers , but employers must actually implement them .
When safety policies exist only on paper , tragedies like this occur .
Ajin knew its supervisors and managers were turning a blind eye to the company ’ s safety procedures .
Now , Ajin must take responsibility for its conduct .
It will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work to make its facility safer for its employees .
Employers should be aware that they must follow workplace safety laws.
” “ Every worker expects to return home safely at the end of his or her shift , ” said U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin Sr. of the Middle District of Alabama .
“ The OSH Act was passed to ensure that workers could trust that their employers create and maintain a safe work environment .
While most companies abide by the OSH Act , the unfortunate reality is that some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comply with the OSH Act and , as a direct result of their failure , Regina Elsea did not return home safely at the end of her shift .
Her death was preventable and Ajin ’ s failure to keep her out of harm ’ s way is inexcusable .
I hope this prosecution sends a message to companies that people are their most valuable resource and complying with the OSH Act is a must in protecting its employees.
” “ Employers are responsible for worker safety and health , and the failure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Loren Sweatt .
“ Well-known safety procedures were repeatedly ignored that could have prevented this tragedy .
While nothing can ever replace the loss of life , the court has sent a clear message that such disregard for worker safety is unacceptable .
”

JOON LLC, d/b/a AJIN USA (Ajin), an auto-parts manufacturing company, was sentenced in federal court today in Montgomery, Alabama, after pleading guilty to a charge related to the death of a machinery operator.
Regina Elsea, who was 20 years old, worked at Ajin’s Cusseta, Alabama, facility. On June 18, 2016, she entered an enclosure — called a “cell” — containing several robots and other pieces of machinery. While she was inside the cell, troubleshooting a sensor fault, one of the machines started up and Elsea was struck by a robotic arm. She died of her injuries.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) requires employers to develop and utilize procedures to de-energize machinery during maintenance and servicing activities to prevent the kind of unplanned startup that killed Elsea. These procedures are often referred to as “lockout/tagout.” Ajin knew these procedures were required and had developed them, but Ajin also knew that — over a period of at least two years — supervisors did not effectively enforce them.
In the 15 minutes prior to Elsea’s fatal injury — in the presence of their supervisors — workers entered cells to troubleshoot machinery without following lockout/tagout no less than five times, and the supervisors did not take any action to stop or reprimand them. In two other instances, the supervisors themselves entered a cell without following lockout/tagout. At the time of Elsea’s fatal injury, several individuals were inside the cell, none of whom had followed lockout/tagout procedures to de-energize the machinery within the cell.
Ajin pleaded guilty to a willful violation of the OSH Act standard requiring the use of lockout/tagout procedures. U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen Michael Doyle sentenced Ajin to pay a $500,000 fine — the statutory maximum — $1,000,000 in restitution to Elsea’s estate, and a three-year term of probation, during which Ajin must comply with a safety compliance plan, overseen by a third-party auditor. Among other things, the safety compliance plan requires a full review of Ajin’s lockout/tagout procedures, weekly inspections to ensure compliance, and creation of a mechanism for employees to report any safety concerns about the facility anonymously.
“Regina’s tragic death was preventable,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Jonathan D. Brightbill of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. “OSH Act standards exist to protect American workers, but employers must actually implement them. When safety policies exist only on paper, tragedies like this occur. Ajin knew its supervisors and managers were turning a blind eye to the company’s safety procedures. Now, Ajin must take responsibility for its conduct. It will implement the safety compliance plan, and work to make its facility safer for its employees. Employers should be aware that they must follow workplace safety laws.”
“Every worker expects to return home safely at the end of his or her shift,” said U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin Sr. of the Middle District of Alabama. “The OSH Act was passed to ensure that workers could trust that their employers create and maintain a safe work environment. While most companies abide by the OSH Act, the unfortunate reality is that some of them do not. Ajin failed to comply with the OSH Act and, as a direct result of their failure, Regina Elsea did not return home safely at the end of her shift. Her death was preventable and Ajin’s failure to keep her out of harm’s way is inexcusable. I hope this prosecution sends a message to companies that people are their most valuable resource and complying with the OSH Act is a must in protecting its employees.”
“Employers are responsible for worker safety and health, and the failure in this situation was tragic,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Loren Sweatt. “Well-known safety procedures were repeatedly ignored that could have prevented this tragedy. While nothing can ever replace the loss of life, the court has sent a clear message that such disregard for worker safety is unacceptable.”
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breaking911--2020-11-11--‘Heinous:’ Video Shows Teens Running Over Boy’s Mother in ‘Ongoing Romantic Dispute;’ The Woman Is I

‘Heinous:’ Video Shows Teens Running Over Boy’s Mother in ‘Ongoing Romantic Dispute;’ The Woman Is In Very Critical Condition

POLK COUNTY , FL — Four teenagers from the Winter Haven/Auburndale area have been charged with attempted murder after purposely running over the mother of another teen with whom they had an ongoing dispute .
According to the affidavits , deputies responded to the teenaged victim ’ s home in Polk City around 2:50 p.m. on Monday , November 9 , 2020 , and found an adult victim critically injured after being run over by a van .
The known suspects fled the scene but the suspect vehicle information was quickly BOLO ’ ed ( broadcast over the radio as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and located by responding deputies and Auburndale Police Officers .
During the investigation , deputies learned that 18-year-old Elijah Stansell brought three friends – 16-year-old Raven Sutton , 15-year-old Kimberly Stone , and 14-year-old Hannah Eubank – to the victim ’ s house to “ handle ” an ongoing dispute , “ romantic in nature , ” the Sheriff said .
The suspects banged on the victim ’ s front door , but the victim came out of the side door and into the carport to see who was there .
The group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where Stansell physically attacked him .
The victim retreated into his home , followed by Stansell and Sutton .
At that time , the victim ’ s mom came home , and the suspects ran off .
The victim ’ s mother followed them and watched them get into their van , which was parked across the street .
She began taking photos of the suspects and the van with her cell phone .
Though there was enough room for the van to maneuver around her as she stood in the roadway , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over her , before fleeing the scene .
There were several eyewitnesses to the crime , along with home surveillance videos .
The video footage shows the suspect approaching the front door , the group of suspects going around to the side and attacking the victim , the attack inside the home , the suspects fleeing , and the suspects running over the victim ’ s mother .
The mother ( victim ) remains in very critical condition in the hospital .
Stansell was booked into the Polk County Jail on the following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ F2 ) • Burglary with assault ( F1 ) • 3 counts Contributing to the delinquency of a minor ( M1 ) He was additionally charged with lewd and lascivious battery on a minor ( F2 ) on a victim 15 years old , a crime that was discovered after his arrest on Monday .
Sutton , Eubank , and Stone were arrested and taken to the JAC on the following charges : The suspects were interviewed by detectives , and all four admitted to going to the victim ’ s home to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspect where the victim lived , and she remained in the van while the other three suspects went to “ handle ” it .
They all admitted to fleeing the scene on foot , being in the van when Stansell intentionally ran over the victim ’ s mother , and then fleeing in the van after critically injuring her .
Grady Judd , Sheriff , said , “ This was a coordinated , planned attack , carried out by a group of teens who beat up a teen then ran over his mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t even fathom teenagers doing something so heinous .
Our prayers are with this family .
”

POLK COUNTY, FL — Four teenagers from the Winter Haven/Auburndale area have been charged with attempted murder after purposely running over the mother of another teen with whom they had an ongoing dispute.
According to the affidavits, deputies responded to the teenaged victim’s home in Polk City around 2:50 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020, and found an adult victim critically injured after being run over by a van. The known suspects fled the scene but the suspect vehicle information was quickly BOLO’ed (broadcast over the radio as “be on the lookout”) and located by responding deputies and Auburndale Police Officers.
During the investigation, deputies learned that 18-year-old Elijah Stansell brought three friends – 16-year-old Raven Sutton, 15-year-old Kimberly Stone, and 14-year-old Hannah Eubank – to the victim’s house to “handle” an ongoing dispute, “romantic in nature,” the Sheriff said. The suspects banged on the victim’s front door, but the victim came out of the side door and into the carport to see who was there. The group of suspects ran to the carport, where Stansell physically attacked him. The victim retreated into his home, followed by Stansell and Sutton. At that time, the victim’s mom came home, and the suspects ran off.
The victim’s mother followed them and watched them get into their van, which was parked across the street. She began taking photos of the suspects and the van with her cell phone. Though there was enough room for the van to maneuver around her as she stood in the roadway, Stansell intentionally ran into her, then over her, before fleeing the scene.
There were several eyewitnesses to the crime, along with home surveillance videos. The video footage shows the suspect approaching the front door, the group of suspects going around to the side and attacking the victim, the attack inside the home, the suspects fleeing, and the suspects running over the victim’s mother.
The mother (victim) remains in very critical condition in the hospital.
Stansell was booked into the Polk County Jail on the following charges:
• Attempted felony murder (F2)
• Burglary with assault (F1)
• 3 counts Contributing to the delinquency of a minor (M1)
He was additionally charged with lewd and lascivious battery on a minor (F2) on a victim 15 years old, a crime that was discovered after his arrest on Monday.
Sutton, Eubank, and Stone were arrested and taken to the JAC on the following charges:
• Attempted felony murder (F2)
• Burglary with assault (F1)
The suspects were interviewed by detectives, and all four admitted to going to the victim’s home to confront the victim. Stone showed the suspect where the victim lived, and she remained in the van while the other three suspects went to “handle” it. They all admitted to fleeing the scene on foot, being in the van when Stansell intentionally ran over the victim’s mother, and then fleeing in the van after critically injuring her.
Grady Judd, Sheriff , said, “This was a coordinated, planned attack, carried out by a group of teens who beat up a teen then ran over his mother, leaving her for dead. I can’t even fathom teenagers doing something so heinous. Our prayers are with this family.”
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breaking911--2020-11-11--Home Invader Armed With Shotgun Is Shot By Homeowner and His Kids

LAKE CITY , Fla. — On Saturday , November 7 , 2020 , deputies responded to a report of an attempted home invasion in the vicinity of NW Leonia Way .
Upon making contact with the victim/ homeowner , it was learned that a male subject attempted to break into the victim ’ s home , armed with a shotgun .
The homeowner ’ s children were also present during the incident .
The victim told deputies that they shot the suspect at which point the suspect fled the area .
As deputies searched the area , they located the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 34 ) , of Panama City Beach , Florida .
Brandon was found to have sustained 2 gunshot wounds to his upper body .
He was transported to an area hospital where deputies maintain custody of him .
“ People have a right to protect themselves , ” stated Sheriff Mark Hunter .
“ Incidents like this are extremely rare here , but I am glad that this resident was prepared to defend their home and family.
” Slywkanycz will be charged with Attempted Home Invasion Robbery , Aggravated Assault with a Firearm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Grand Theft of a Firearm , Burglary of Conveyance , and Grand Theft .
He will be booked into the Columbia County Detention Facility upon being released from the hospital .

LAKE CITY, Fla. — On Saturday, November 7, 2020, deputies responded to a report of an attempted home invasion in the vicinity of NW Leonia Way. Upon making contact with the victim/ homeowner, it was learned that a male subject attempted to break into the victim’s home, armed with a shotgun. The homeowner’s children were also present during the incident. The victim told deputies that they shot the suspect at which point the suspect fled the area.
As deputies searched the area, they located the suspect, Brandon Michael Slywkanycz (age 34), of Panama City Beach, Florida. Brandon was found to have sustained 2 gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was transported to an area hospital where deputies maintain custody of him.
“People have a right to protect themselves,” stated Sheriff Mark Hunter. “Incidents like this are extremely rare here, but I am glad that this resident was prepared to defend their home and family.”
Slywkanycz will be charged with Attempted Home Invasion Robbery, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, Burglary of a Structure while armed, Grand Theft of a Firearm, Burglary of Conveyance, and Grand Theft. He will be booked into the Columbia County Detention Facility upon being released from the hospital.
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breaking911--2020-11-11--Project Veritas Leaks Video Purportedly Showing Feds Intimidating a US Postal Service Whistleblower

WASHINGTON — After Democrat Committee Chairs claimed a United States Postal Service whistleblower recanted his allegations about voter fraud , @ @ @ @ @ Project Veritas says the person was “ coerced ” by federal agencies and he published @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The recordings are explosive evidence of retaliation , ‘ scaring ’ him , @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter .
“ Whistleblower has received a letter putting him on suspension without pay.
@ @ @ @ @ as Richard Hopkins , lives in Erie , Pennsylvania and says he overheard a supervisor @ @ @ @ @ .

WASHINGTON — After Democrat Committee Chairs claimed a United States Postal Service
whistleblower recanted his allegations about voter fraud, James O’Keefe of Project Veritas says the person was “coerced” by federal agencies and he published clips of the alleged recordings.
“The recordings are explosive evidence of retaliation, ‘scaring’ him,” O’Keefe said on Twitter. “Whistleblower has received a letter putting him on suspension without pay.”
The whistleblower, identified as Richard Hopkins, lives in Erie, Pennsylvania and says he overheard a supervisor talking about backdating mail-in ballots.
Watch the videos below.
RECORDING: Federal agents “coerce” USPS whistleblower Hopkins to water down story. Hopkins doubles down… Agent Strasser: “I am trying to twist you a little bit” “I am scaring you here”…” we have Senators involved…DOJ involved…reason they called me is to try to harness.” pic.twitter.com/tK2JPu6Wqm — James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) November 11, 2020
UPDATE: @Project_Veritas has obtained recordings of fed agents interrogating PA USPS whistleblower re: backdating ballots. The recordings are explosive evidence of retaliation, “scaring” him. Whistleblower has received a letter putting him on suspension without pay. More soon. pic.twitter.com/8I5L8jqUsu — James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) November 10, 2020
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breaking911--2020-11-10--Man Wanted To Murder All Protesters, Cops & Politicians In ‘Jew York’: Court Docs

A criminal complaint was unsealed earlier today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Brian Maiorana , a resident of Staten Island , with threatening to kill and ordering others to kill protestors , politicians and law enforcement in retaliation for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election .
Maiorana was arrested this morning .
Seth D. DuCharme , Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York , William F. Sweeney , Jr. , Assistant Director-in-Charge , Federal Bureau of Investigation , New York Field Office ( FBI ) , and Dermot F. Shea , Commissioner , New York City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arrest and charges .
“ The Department of Justice will not stand idly by when people like the defendant allegedly threaten to kill elected officials , lawful protesters and law enforcement simply because of animus towards the outcome of an election .
Americans have a constitutional right to voice their opinions , but this Office will not tolerate violence or threats of violence used to intimidate others with whom they disagree , ” stated Acting United States Attorney DuCharme .
“ Mr .
Maiorana ’ s online posts called for violence against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law enforcement officers alike .
His alleged threats are disturbing and far outside of acceptable norms , but they also violated federal law .
A word of advice to those who haven ’ t yet figured this out—the FBI will carry out our mission to protect the public ’ s safety and our constitutional right to disagree with one another , but we will not tolerate threats and acts of violence .
Any others who wish to follow the example set by Mr. Maiorana will be held accountable in the same way , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As set forth in the complaint , beginning in September 2020 , Maiorana used a social media platform to post multiple threats to kill protestors , politicians and law enforcement officers and to encourage others to do the same .
For example , on October 19 , 2020 , Maiorana posted that “ [ i ] ts come to the point where pipe bombs need to be thrown into these mobs of potentially non violent violent protesters.
” On November 8 , 2020 , Maiorana posted : “ Soap Box , Ballot Box…that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cartridge Box , ” a reference to ammunition or “ cartridges.
” After hte election was called for Joe Biden , he said ,   “ All right thinking people need to hit the streets while these scumbags are celebrating and start blowing them away.
” On November 8 , 2020 , following the news media ’ s projection of the result of the 2020 Presidential Election , Maiorana posted that “ The Turner Diaries must come to life .
We blow up the FBI building for real .
All the alphabet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
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that the electoral process is finished.
” The “ Turner Diaries ” —a 1978 novel influential among white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups—depicts an overthrow of the U.S. federal government , nuclear war , and ultimately , the extermination of non-whites .
It has been cited as inspiration for numerous acts of terrorism , including the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing .
Following Maiorana ’ s arrest , the FBI executed a search warrant at his residence and seized , among other things , a semiautomatic firearm and ammunition .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s criminal history  ’ includes a 2007 felony conviction in Pennsylvania for statutory sexual assault and he ’ s registered as a Level 1 sex offender in New York.
’ If convicted , Maiorana faces up to five years ’ imprisonment .

A criminal complaint was unsealed earlier today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Brian Maiorana, a resident of Staten Island, with threatening to kill and ordering others to kill protestors, politicians and law enforcement in retaliation for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election. Maiorana was arrested this morning.
Seth D. DuCharme, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, William F. Sweeney, Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), and Dermot F. Shea, Commissioner, New York City Police Department (NYPD), announced the arrest and charges.
“The Department of Justice will not stand idly by when people like the defendant allegedly threaten to kill elected officials, lawful protesters and law enforcement simply because of animus towards the outcome of an election. Americans have a constitutional right to voice their opinions, but this Office will not tolerate violence or threats of violence used to intimidate others with whom they disagree,” stated Acting United States Attorney DuCharme.
“Mr. Maiorana’s online posts called for violence against our entire community—protestors, politicians, and law enforcement officers alike. His alleged threats are disturbing and far outside of acceptable norms, but they also violated federal law. A word of advice to those who haven’t yet figured this out—the FBI will carry out our mission to protect the public’s safety and our constitutional right to disagree with one another, but we will not tolerate threats and acts of violence. Any others who wish to follow the example set by Mr. Maiorana will be held accountable in the same way,” stated FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Sweeney.
As set forth in the complaint, beginning in September 2020, Maiorana used a social media platform to post multiple threats to kill protestors, politicians and law enforcement officers and to encourage others to do the same. For example, on October 19, 2020, Maiorana posted that “[i]ts come to the point where pipe bombs need to be thrown into these mobs of potentially non violent violent protesters.” On November 8, 2020, Maiorana posted: “Soap Box, Ballot Box…that was fraudulently stolen from us, Now Cartridge Box,” a reference to ammunition or “cartridges.”
“The carnage needs to come in the form of extermination of anyone that claims to be democrat…as well as their family members,” he posted on November 5th.
“As the Jew Senator from Jew York said ‘nothing is off the table,’ ” he wrote of Sen. Chuck Schumer.
After hte election was called for Joe Biden, he said, “All right thinking people need to hit the streets while these scumbags are celebrating and start blowing them away.”
On November 8, 2020, following the news media’s projection of the result of the 2020 Presidential Election, Maiorana posted that “The Turner Diaries must come to life. We blow up the FBI building for real. All the alphabet agencies assassination will become the new normal now . . . that the electoral process is finished.” The “Turner Diaries”—a 1978 novel influential among white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups—depicts an overthrow of the U.S. federal government, nuclear war, and ultimately, the extermination of non-whites. It has been cited as inspiration for numerous acts of terrorism, including the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
Following Maiorana’s arrest, the FBI executed a search warrant at his residence and seized, among other things, a semiautomatic firearm and ammunition.
According to the New York Post, Maiorana’s criminal history ’includes a 2007 felony conviction in Pennsylvania for statutory sexual assault and he’s registered as a Level 1 sex offender in New York.’
If convicted, Maiorana faces up to five years’ imprisonment.
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breaking911--2020-11-10--Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Offers $1 MILLION in Rewards for Voter Fraud Whistleblowers & Tipsters

HOUSTON TX – Lt .
Governor Dan Patrick announced that starting today he will pay up to $ 1 million to incentivize , encourage and reward people to come forward and report voter fraud .
Whistleblowers and tipsters should turn over their evidence to local law enforcement .
Anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest and final conviction of voter fraud will be paid a minimum of $ 25,000 .
“ I support President Trump ’ s efforts to identify voter fraud in the presidential election and his commitment to making sure that every legal vote is counted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Trump ’ s pursuit of voter fraud is not only essential to determine the outcome of this election , it is essential to maintain our democracy and restore faith in future elections .
“ The Democrats have no one to blame but themselves for creating suspicion of final vote totals .
Not allowing Republican poll watchers to observe the vote count in multiple states , in some cases blocking their view with poster board , last minute changes in election laws in battleground states , ignoring the deadline to vote and accepting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ignoring postmarks and signature checks , not verifying that mail-in ballots were being sent to people who were alive or living in the state and voting machines that have been a concern for over a decade all raise serious questions .
“ This lack of transparency has led many to believe that the final count is not accurate in states where the winner was determined be a very small percentage of the vote .
“ In Texas we know voter fraud is real .
In just the last 60 days , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including a social worker who was arrested last week for allegedly registering almost 70 developmentally disabled adults to vote without their signature or consent .
“ In Texas , we also know that it is possible to provide the results of mail-in ballots on Election Day .
We counted 970,000 mail-in ballots last Tuesday – a 55 % increase over 2018 – and added those results to the in-person voting total before midnight on Election Day .
The delays in counting mail-in ballots in other states raises more questions about voter fraud and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes are tallied and all illegal votes are discarded , then America can have a greater level of confidence in the election process .
“ President Trump is absolutely right to pursue every allegation of voter fraud and irregularities , just as Al Gore did in 2000 .
Every candidate for public office has this right .
My goal is to ensure that , regardless of the outcome , every American has faith in our electoral process and our democracy .
”

HOUSTON TX – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced that starting today he will pay up to $1 million to incentivize, encourage and reward people to come forward and report voter fraud. Whistleblowers and tipsters should turn over their evidence to local law enforcement. Anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest and final conviction of voter fraud will be paid a minimum of $25,000.
“I support President Trump’s efforts to identify voter fraud in the presidential election and his commitment to making sure that every legal vote is counted and every illegal vote is disqualified. President Trump’s pursuit of voter fraud is not only essential to determine the outcome of this election, it is essential to maintain our democracy and restore faith in future elections.
“The Democrats have no one to blame but themselves for creating suspicion of final vote totals. Not allowing Republican poll watchers to observe the vote count in multiple states, in some cases blocking their view with poster board, last minute changes in election laws in battleground states, ignoring the deadline to vote and accepting ballots for days after the election, ignoring postmarks and signature checks, not verifying that mail-in ballots were being sent to people who were alive or living in the state and voting machines that have been a concern for over a decade all raise serious questions.
“This lack of transparency has led many to believe that the final count is not accurate in states where the winner was determined be a very small percentage of the vote.
“In Texas we know voter fraud is real. In just the last 60 days, we have had three major arrests on voter fraud including a social worker who was arrested last week for allegedly registering almost 70 developmentally disabled adults to vote without their signature or consent.
“In Texas, we also know that it is possible to provide the results of mail-in ballots on Election Day. We counted 970,000 mail-in ballots last Tuesday – a 55% increase over 2018 – and added those results to the in-person voting total before midnight on Election Day. The delays in counting mail-in ballots in other states raises more questions about voter fraud and potential mistakes.
“When all legal votes are tallied and all illegal votes are discarded, then America can have a greater level of confidence in the election process.
“President Trump is absolutely right to pursue every allegation of voter fraud and irregularities, just as Al Gore did in 2000. Every candidate for public office has this right. My goal is to ensure that, regardless of the outcome, every American has faith in our electoral process and our democracy.”
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breaking911--2020-11-10--House Dems Demand White House, Federal Agencies Preserve Documents Amid Biden Transition

Washington , D.C. ( Nov. 10 , 2020 ) — Today , Committee Chairs across the House of Representatives sent letters directing the White House and more than 50 federal agencies within their jurisdictions to comply with federal record-keeping laws and preserve information responsive to congressional subpoenas and investigations .
“ As the Trump Administration prepares for the transition of power to the new Biden Administration , we write to remind you that all Executive Office of the President employees and officials must comply with record preservation obligations set forth in federal law and preserve information relevant to congressional oversight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Counsel Pat Cipollone .
In today ’ s letters , the Chairs directed the Administration to preserve all records in accordance with the Presidential Records Act , the Federal Records Act , and related regulations , as well as all documents that are or may be potentially responsive to any congressional inquiry , request , investigation , or subpoena that was initiated , continued , or otherwise undertaken during the 116th Congress .
These preservation letters cover documents and electronic messages and metadata involving official business that were sent using both official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communications through text messaging , phone-based message applications , or encryption software .
“ Over the last four years , the Administration obstructed numerous congressional investigations by refusing to provide responsive information , ” the Chairs wrote in letters to agencies .
“ You are obligated to ensure that any information previously requested by Congress—and any other information that is required by law to be preserved—is saved and appropriately archived in a manner that is easily retrievable.
” Collectively , the letters were signed by : The Committee Chairs thank Reps. Sean Casten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to this effort .

Washington, D.C. (Nov. 10, 2020)— Today, Committee Chairs across the House of Representatives sent letters directing the White House and more than 50 federal agencies within their jurisdictions to comply with federal record-keeping laws and preserve information responsive to congressional subpoenas and investigations.
“As the Trump Administration prepares for the transition of power to the new Biden Administration, we write to remind you that all Executive Office of the President employees and officials must comply with record preservation obligations set forth in federal law and preserve information relevant to congressional oversight,” the Chairs wrote to White House Counsel Pat Cipollone.
In today’s letters, the Chairs directed the Administration to preserve all records in accordance with the Presidential Records Act, the Federal Records Act, and related regulations, as well as all documents that are or may be potentially responsive to any congressional inquiry, request, investigation, or subpoena that was initiated, continued, or otherwise undertaken during the 116th Congress.
These preservation letters cover documents and electronic messages and metadata involving official business that were sent using both official and personal accounts or devices, including communications through text messaging, phone-based message applications, or encryption software.
“Over the last four years, the Administration obstructed numerous congressional investigations by refusing to provide responsive information,” the Chairs wrote in letters to agencies. “You are obligated to ensure that any information previously requested by Congress—and any other information that is required by law to be preserved—is saved and appropriately archived in a manner that is easily retrievable.”
Collectively, the letters were signed by:
Oversight and Reform Committee Chair Carolyn B. Maloney
Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson
Appropriations Committee Chair Nita M. Lowey
Armed Services Committee Chair Adam Smith
Budget Committee Chair John Yarmuth
Committee on House Administration Chair Zoe Lofgren
Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott
Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone, Jr.
Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters
Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Eliot Engel
Homeland Security Committee Chair Bennie G. Thompson
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chair Adam B. Schiff
Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler
Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl M. Grijalva
Rules Committee Chair James P. McGovern
Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chair Eddie Bernice Johnson
Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Chair Kathy Castor
Small Business Committee Chair Nydia M. Velázquez
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter A. DeFazio
Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Mark Takano
Ways & Means Committee Chair Richard E. Neal.
The Committee Chairs thank Reps. Sean Casten and Tom Malinowski for their substantial contributions to this effort.
Click here to read today’s letters.
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breaking911--2020-11-10--Medical Experts, Not NYPD, Will Respond to 911 Mental Health Calls as Part of Pilot

NEW YORK — ( NEWS RELEASSE , OFFICE OF NYC MAYOR ) — For the first time in the city ’ s history , Mayor Bill de Blasio ( D ) today announced that new Mental Health Teams of Emergency Medical Services ( EMS ) health professionals and mental health crisis workers will be dispatched through 911 to respond to mental health emergencies in two high-need communities .
“ One in five New Yorkers struggle with a mental health condition .
Now , more than ever , we must do everything we can to reach those people before crisis strikes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ For the first time in our city ’ s history , health responders will be the default responders for a person in crisis , making sure those struggling with mental illness receive the help they need.
” “ The most innovative breakthroughs in mental health services are often the result of multi-agency partnership , and today marks a new chapter in how the City responds to New Yorkers who are experiencing mental health crises , said First Lady Chirlane McCray .
“ This is the first time in our history that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mental health emergencies , an approach that is more compassionate and effective for better long term outcomes .
The overall number of mental health 911 calls fell by over 8,000 in 2019 , the first decline following a decade in which 911 mental health calls increased every year and in every precinct in the city .
This decline , which has continued into 2020 , follows a concerted effort to strengthen how the City prevents and responds to mental health crises , including the introduction of new mobile intervention and treatment teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , NYPD officers and FDNY Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technicians ( EMTs ) respond to nearly all mental health 911 calls , regardless of the severity of health needs , whether a crime is involved , or whether there is an imminent risk of violence .
In the health-centered pilot announced today , newMental Health Teams of health professionals and crisis workers from FDNY Emergency Medical Services will be the default response to mental health emergencies in two high-need precincts .
Beginning in February 2021 , new Mental Health Teams will use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and experience in crisis response to de-escalate emergency situations , will help reduce the number of times police will need to respond to 911 mental health calls in these precincts .
These teams will have the expertise to respond to a range of behavioral health problems , such as suicide attempts , substance misuse , and serious mental illness , as well as physical health problems , which can be exacerbated by or mask mental health problems .
NYC Health + Hospitals will train and provide ongoing technical assistance and support .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FDNY will prioritize professionals with significant experience with mental health crises .
In emergency situations involving a weapon or imminent risk of harm , the new Mental Health Teams will respond along with NYPD officers .
Over 65 % of all operational staff in NYPD patrol precincts across the City have now been trained in Crisis Intervention Team training , a state-of-the-art approach that continues to improve the way officers recognize and respond to behavioral health problems experienced by people they encounter .
In all precincts other than the two precincts selected for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emergency Medical Services EMTs will continue to provide coordinated responses to mental health emergencies .
The pilot announced today is modeled on successful , alternative to police response programs in other cities .
The CAHOOTS ( Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets ) program in Eugene , Oregon is embedded into the 911 system and includes teams of paramedics and crisis workers who have significant experience in the mental health field .
Designed as an alternative to police response for non-violent situations , CAHOOTS teams responded to approximately 24,000 calls last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health-related crises .
In approximately 150 cases , CAHOOTS teams requested police backup .
Similar approaches are also being pursued in cities such as Albuquerque , Denver , Los Angeles and San Francisco , among others .
The new health-centered approach builds on significant work undertaken over the last few years to strengthen mental health crisis prevention and response .
In partnership with the NYC Crisis Prevention and Response Task Force , the City is reducing the number of mental health crises that result in 911 calls by expanding the number of mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occur and stabilize people in the weeks following a crisis .
And to ensure those with the most serious needs stay connected to treatment , the City has also expanded intensive , mobile treatment for New Yorkers with serious mental illness .
Key accomplishments include : Improve Response Times for Mobile Crisis Teams By January , Mobile Crisis Teams will be able to respond to urgent mental health situations within two hours citywide during the day and evening .
Mobile Crisis Teams , often dispatched by NYC Well and operated by hospitals and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health needs approximately 21,000 times per year , often serving children and adults in their homes .
Mobile Crisis Teams can include nurses , social workers , psychologists and psychiatrists , community liaisons and peers .
Services can include assessment , crisis counseling and connection to ongoing services .
Through the Crisis Prevention and Response Task Force , the City improved response times of our mobile crisis teams .
Continued Access to Care Four new intensive mobile treatment teams will continue to provide ongoing , clinical care to New Yorkers with serious mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more traditional treatment models .
Many clients are experiencing homelessness or have recently been involved in the justice system .
These teams are effective at helping clients stay connected to care , increasing stability in clients ’ lives , and reducing homelessness .
The results of the pilot period will inform how the City responds to mental health emergencies in other neighborhoods .
This pilot represents a concerted effort by FDNY , H+H , DOHMH , the NYPD , and the Mayor ’ s Office of ThriveNYC to move towards a more health-centered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ThriveNYC will provide programmatic oversight for this pilot .
“ Emergencies are not all the same and the skills needed to respond vary as well , ” said Health Commissioner Dr. Dave A. Chokshi .
“ Expanding the role of mental health in emergency services means that people with urgent behavioral health needs can quickly get appropriate and effective help from trained health professionals.
” “ NYC Health + Hospitals is excited to partner with other City agencies as we continue to meet the needs of New Yorkers experiencing mental health crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ + Hospitals Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Office of Behavioral Health Charles Barron , MD .
“ Mental health challenges can be extremely sensitive to address and proper training of all professionals is necessary to ensure trust and expert engagement are met into further support services .
COVID-19 has proven to be difficult for everyone , with isolation and the anxieties that come with the uncertainty of the pandemic posing new challenges for everyone .
No New Yorker should feel alone to navigate feelings of depression , anxieties , thoughts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental health support to New Yorkers where and when they need it is at the heart of all of ThriveNYC ’ s work .
We are working toward a city where fewer mental health needs become crises , and when mental health needs do become crises , we reach people quickly with the care they need ” , said Susan Herman , Director of the Mayor ’ s Office of ThriveNYC .
“ The pilot announced today is a vital step forward , grounded in New York City ’ s commitment to treat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not public safety problems.
” “ Responding to help New Yorkers in need of emergency medical care is the core mission of the FDNY .
No one does it better than our dedicated and professional EMTs and Paramedics , ” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro .
“ Working together with our partners at the Department of Health , Health and Hospitals , NYPD , and ThriveNYC , we will further improve that outstanding level of care through this pilot program that will create new EMS Mental Health teams to place a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our patients .
Our goal is simple : to be there for every New Yorker during their most difficult moments and provide critical mental health care.
” “ The NYPD looks forward to participating in this important pilot program .
The participation of mental health professionals is a long awaited improvement in the city ’ s initial response to people in crisis , ” said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea .
“ Our officers applaud the intervention by health professionals in these non violent cases and as always stand ready to assist.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anxiety , depression , and mental illness can cause harrowing situations for people .
I thank the City ’ s initiative in creating a Mental Health Teams of Emergency Medical Services ( EMS ) specifically designed to deal with these crises with a more health-centered and care approach , ” said New York State Senator Luis Sepúlveda , Chairman of the Crime Victims , Crime and Correction Committee .
“ Too often , 911 has been dispatched to incidents outside their area of expertise ; having a designated team handle mental health distress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safely .
This new crisis response can meaningfully impact our communities , especially in our highest-needs areas where they lack the vital mental health resources needed to provide direct support .
With the ongoing pandemic , we must continue to offer care alternatives when addressing mental health needs to help our communities thrive , heal , and prevent poor health outcomes .
The City ’ s response task force is a significant step in maximizing a more positive health practice .
” “ Every day , SUS sees the results of thoughtful clinical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City ’ s new Mental Health Teams are a solid step forward in ensuring the safety of people in crisis and the expansion of person-centered programs , ” said Trish Marsik , Chief Operating Officer , Services for the Underserved ( SUS ) .
“ Supporting people who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis means quickly connecting them to effective , compassionate care .
The launch of the Mental Health Team is a significant step toward ensuring that New Yorkers who call 911 for themselves , a loved one , or a neighbor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need and be placed on a path of long-term support and well-being .
It ’ s exciting to see New York City boldly address a challenge faced by so many communities across the country , ” said Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey , Behavioral Health Director , The Council of State Governments Justice Center .
“ Mental illness is not a crime , but we call upon the police as first responders in a mental health crisis .
Now , New York City is changing the outdated and dangerous use of police that too often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The decision to have health professionals respond to mental health crises underscores New York City ’ s commitment to caring for not punishing people with mental illnesses , ” said Linda Rosenberg MSW , Columbia University Department of Psychiatry ; Former CEO , National Council for Behavioral Health .
“ Most 911 calls for a behavioral health emergency do not result in an arrest or criminal charges .
Rather , individuals involved need a mental health or substance use response , by health and mental health clinicians , so that they receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the new EMS teams announced today , is an effective manner of handling these emergencies , with the ultimate goal of connecting individuals to care.
” We are in strong support of the City ’ s new approach to behavioral health emergencies , ” said Amy Dorin , President & CEO , The Coalition for Behavioral Health .
“ CASES applauds the Administration ’ s important initiative to help people with mental illness get the help they need , ” said Joel Copperman , CASES CEO and President .
“ The new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social workers and health professionals will deliver crisis services to individuals with mental health conditions rather than the police .
We know that mental-health teams , with the knowledge and skills to respond and refer individuals to the appropriate resources , can help achieve more peaceful and therapeutic outcomes .
CASES has a long history of working with individuals with mental illness in our communities and we welcome this latest initiative with pleasure.
” “ For decades we have relied on a broken system to respond to our friends , family members , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the killings of Miguel Richards , Daniel Prude , Walter Wallace Jr. , and so many others demonstrate , these crises can become deadly when we rely on police as the only resource to intervene .
Mobile Mental Health Teams pose an opportunity for New Yorkers to bring to their communities a compassionate response built around support , stabilization , and prevention rather than enforcement .
We should be asking ourselves why it is that law enforcement has become the default system to handle situations related to mental health , addiction , poverty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety should really mean for our most vulnerable neighbors , ” said Tim Black , Director of Consulting at White Bird Clinic/ CAHOOTS .
“ This bold initiative will yield great improvements in care for the residents of NYC , ” said Joseph Conte , PhD , CPHQ , Executive Director , Staten Island Performing Provider System said .
“ We can be sure under this program our outstanding first responders will improve safety , equity , and dignity for those in need of behavioral health response .
The SI PPS is proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initiatives that paved the way for this innovative strategy.
” “ Our current response to people in mental health emergencies has led to too many lost lives , including 67-year-old Fountain House member Deborah Danner , who was killed in her Bronx apartment in 2016 during a mental health call involving law enforcement as first responders .
As advocates and many law enforcement experts agree , such emergencies are best handled by mental health professionals , ideally working with peers with lived experience , ” said Ashwin Vasan , MD , PhD , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are encouraged that New York City is embarking on an important new pilot deploying mental health teams consisting of emergency medical services health professionals and social workersfor mental health emergencies .
This initiative is an important step in the right direction as we strive for our goal of an approach that goes even further – one that is peer-inclusive and separate from 911 .
At a time when the coronavirus pandemic has led to a secondary mental-health pandemic and surge in homelessness , health-first responses will be more critical than ever.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenges for first responders , ” said Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried .
“ Training EMTs to handle these unique cases will help ensure timely and appropriate response .
I commend FDNY EMS for this important initiative and look forward to seeing the pilot ’ s results .
”

NEW YORK — (NEWS RELEASSE, OFFICE OF NYC MAYOR) — For the first time in the city’s history, Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) today announced that new Mental Health Teams of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) health professionals and mental health crisis workers will be dispatched through 911 to respond to mental health emergencies in two high-need communities.
“One in five New Yorkers struggle with a mental health condition. Now, more than ever, we must do everything we can to reach those people before crisis strikes,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “For the first time in our city’s history, health responders will be the default responders for a person in crisis, making sure those struggling with mental illness receive the help they need.”
“The most innovative breakthroughs in mental health services are often the result of multi-agency partnership, and today marks a new chapter in how the City responds to New Yorkers who are experiencing mental health crises, said First Lady Chirlane McCray. “This is the first time in our history that health professionals will be the default responders to mental health emergencies, an approach that is more compassionate and effective for better long term outcomes.
The overall number of mental health 911 calls fell by over 8,000 in 2019, the first decline following a decade in which 911 mental health calls increased every year and in every precinct in the city. This decline, which has continued into 2020, follows a concerted effort to strengthen how the City prevents and responds to mental health crises, including the introduction of new mobile intervention and treatment teams over the last several years.
Currently, NYPD officers and FDNY Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) respond to nearly all mental health 911 calls, regardless of the severity of health needs, whether a crime is involved, or whether there is an imminent risk of violence. In the health-centered pilot announced today,newMental Health Teams of health professionals and crisis workers from FDNY Emergency Medical Services will be the default response to mental health emergencies in two high-need precincts.
Beginning in February 2021, new Mental Health Teams will use their physical and mental health expertise, and experience in crisis response to de-escalate emergency situations, will help reduce the number of times police will need to respond to 911 mental health calls in these precincts. These teams will have the expertise to respond to a range of behavioral health problems, such as suicide attempts, substance misuse, and serious mental illness, as well as physical health problems, which can be exacerbated by or mask mental health problems. NYC Health + Hospitals will train and provide ongoing technical assistance and support. In selecting team members for this program, FDNY will prioritize professionals with significant experience with mental health crises.
In emergency situations involving a weapon or imminent risk of harm, the new Mental Health Teams will respond along with NYPD officers. Over 65% of all operational staff in NYPD patrol precincts across the City have now been trained in Crisis Intervention Team training, a state-of-the-art approach that continues to improve the way officers recognize and respond to behavioral health problems experienced by people they encounter. In all precincts other than the two precincts selected for this pilot, NYPD officers and FDNY Emergency Medical Services EMTs will continue to provide coordinated responses to mental health emergencies.
The pilot announced today is modeled on successful, alternative to police response programs in other cities. The CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) program in Eugene, Oregon is embedded into the 911 system and includes teams of paramedics and crisis workers who have significant experience in the mental health field. Designed as an alternative to police response for non-violent situations, CAHOOTS teams responded to approximately 24,000 calls last year and addressed a wide range of mental health-related crises. In approximately 150 cases, CAHOOTS teams requested police backup. Similar approaches are also being pursued in cities such as Albuquerque, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco, among others.
The new health-centered approach builds on significant work undertaken over the last few years to strengthen mental health crisis prevention and response. In partnership with the NYC Crisis Prevention and Response Task Force, the City is reducing the number of mental health crises that result in 911 calls by expanding the number of mental health teams who can intervene before crises occur and stabilize people in the weeks following a crisis. And to ensure those with the most serious needs stay connected to treatment, the City has also expanded intensive, mobile treatment for New Yorkers with serious mental illness. Key accomplishments include:
Improve Response Times for Mobile Crisis Teams
By January, Mobile Crisis Teams will be able to respond to urgent mental health situations within two hours citywide during the day and evening. Mobile Crisis Teams, often dispatched by NYC Well and operated by hospitals and community-based organizations, respond to urgent mental health needs approximately 21,000 times per year, often serving children and adults in their homes. Mobile Crisis Teams can include nurses, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists, community liaisons and peers. Services can include assessment, crisis counseling and connection to ongoing services. Through the Crisis Prevention and Response Task Force, the City improved response times of our mobile crisis teams.
Continued Access to Care
Four new intensive mobile treatment teams will continue to provide ongoing, clinical care to New Yorkers with serious mental illness who have been poorly served by more traditional treatment models. Many clients are experiencing homelessness or have recently been involved in the justice system. These teams are effective at helping clients stay connected to care, increasing stability in clients’ lives, and reducing homelessness.
The results of the pilot period will inform how the City responds to mental health emergencies in other neighborhoods. This pilot represents a concerted effort by FDNY, H+H, DOHMH, the NYPD, and the Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC to move towards a more health-centered approach. The Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC will provide programmatic oversight for this pilot.
“Emergencies are not all the same and the skills needed to respond vary as well,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Dave A. Chokshi. “Expanding the role of mental health in emergency services means that people with urgent behavioral health needs can quickly get appropriate and effective help from trained health professionals.”
“NYC Health + Hospitals is excited to partner with other City agencies as we continue to meet the needs of New Yorkers experiencing mental health crisis more expediently,” said NYC Health + Hospitals Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Office of Behavioral Health Charles Barron, MD. “Mental health challenges can be extremely sensitive to address and proper training of all professionals is necessary to ensure trust and expert engagement are met into further support services. COVID-19 has proven to be difficult for everyone, with isolation and the anxieties that come with the uncertainty of the pandemic posing new challenges for everyone. No New Yorker should feel alone to navigate feelings of depression, anxieties, thoughts of suicide and more.”
“Bringing mental health support to New Yorkers where and when they need it is at the heart of all of ThriveNYC’s work. We are working toward a city where fewer mental health needs become crises, and when mental health needs do become crises, we reach people quickly with the care they need”, said Susan Herman, Director of the Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC. “The pilot announced today is a vital step forward, grounded in New York City’s commitment to treat mental health crises as public health issues, not public safety problems.”
“Responding to help New Yorkers in need of emergency medical care is the core mission of the FDNY. No one does it better than our dedicated and professional EMTs and Paramedics,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “Working together with our partners at the Department of Health, Health and Hospitals, NYPD, and ThriveNYC, we will further improve that outstanding level of care through this pilot program that will create new EMS Mental Health teams to place a greater focus on the mental health crises of our patients. Our goal is simple: to be there for every New Yorker during their most difficult moments and provide critical mental health care.”
“The NYPD looks forward to participating in this important pilot program. The participation of mental health professionals is a long awaited improvement in the city’s initial response to people in crisis,” said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea. “Our officers applaud the intervention by health professionals in these non violent cases and as always stand ready to assist.”
“The overwhelming effect of stress, anxiety, depression, and mental illness can cause harrowing situations for people. I thank the City’s initiative in creating a Mental Health Teams of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) specifically designed to deal with these crises with a more health-centered and care approach,” said New York State Senator Luis Sepúlveda, Chairman of the Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee. “Too often, 911 has been dispatched to incidents outside their area of expertise; having a designated team handle mental health distress calls will adequately respond and de-escalate situations safely. This new crisis response can meaningfully impact our communities, especially in our highest-needs areas where they lack the vital mental health resources needed to provide direct support. With the ongoing pandemic, we must continue to offer care alternatives when addressing mental health needs to help our communities thrive, heal, and prevent poor health outcomes. The City’s response task force is a significant step in maximizing a more positive health practice. ”
“Every day, SUS sees the results of thoughtful clinical intervention with vulnerable New Yorkers. The City’s new Mental Health Teams are a solid step forward in ensuring the safety of people in crisis and the expansion of person-centered programs,” said Trish Marsik, Chief Operating Officer, Services for the Underserved (SUS).
“Supporting people who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis means quickly connecting them to effective, compassionate care. The launch of the Mental Health Team is a significant step toward ensuring that New Yorkers who call 911 for themselves, a loved one, or a neighbor, will ultimately get the treatment they need and be placed on a path of long-term support and well-being. It’s exciting to see New York City boldly address a challenge faced by so many communities across the country,” said Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey, Behavioral Health Director, The Council of State Governments Justice Center.
“Mental illness is not a crime, but we call upon the police as first responders in a mental health crisis. Now, New York City is changing the outdated and dangerous use of police that too often has led to injury and even death. The decision to have health professionals respond to mental health crises underscores New York City’s commitment to caring for not punishing people with mental illnesses,” said Linda Rosenberg MSW, Columbia University Department of Psychiatry; Former CEO, National Council for Behavioral Health.
“Most 911 calls for a behavioral health emergency do not result in an arrest or criminal charges. Rather, individuals involved need a mental health or substance use response, by health and mental health clinicians, so that they receive appropriate help. Crisis response, particularly through the new EMS teams announced today, is an effective manner of handling these emergencies, with the ultimate goal of connecting individuals to care.” We are in strong support of the City’s new approach to behavioral health emergencies,” said Amy Dorin, President & CEO, The Coalition for Behavioral Health.
“CASES applauds the Administration’s important initiative to help people with mental illness get the help they need,” said Joel Copperman, CASES CEO and President. “The new program will mean that in most cases social workers and health professionals will deliver crisis services to individuals with mental health conditions rather than the police. We know that mental-health teams, with the knowledge and skills to respond and refer individuals to the appropriate resources, can help achieve more peaceful and therapeutic outcomes. CASES has a long history of working with individuals with mental illness in our communities and we welcome this latest initiative with pleasure.”
“For decades we have relied on a broken system to respond to our friends, family members, and loved ones experiencing crisis. As the killings of Miguel Richards, Daniel Prude, Walter Wallace Jr., and so many others demonstrate, these crises can become deadly when we rely on police as the only resource to intervene. Mobile Mental Health Teams pose an opportunity for New Yorkers to bring to their communities a compassionate response built around support, stabilization, and prevention rather than enforcement. We should be asking ourselves why it is that law enforcement has become the default system to handle situations related to mental health, addiction, poverty, and homelessness, and what public safety should really mean for our most vulnerable neighbors,” said Tim Black, Director of Consulting at White Bird Clinic/ CAHOOTS.
“This bold initiative will yield great improvements in care for the residents of NYC,” said Joseph Conte, PhD, CPHQ, Executive Director, Staten Island Performing Provider System said. “We can be sure under this program our outstanding first responders will improve safety, equity, and dignity for those in need of behavioral health response. The SI PPS is proud to have participated in the early pilot initiatives that paved the way for this innovative strategy.”
“Our current response to people in mental health emergencies has led to too many lost lives, including 67-year-old Fountain House member Deborah Danner, who was killed in her Bronx apartment in 2016 during a mental health call involving law enforcement as first responders. As advocates and many law enforcement experts agree, such emergencies are best handled by mental health professionals, ideally working with peers with lived experience,” said Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Fountain House. “We are encouraged that New York City is embarking on an important new pilot deploying mental health teams consisting of emergency medical services health professionals and social workersfor mental health emergencies. This initiative is an important step in the right direction as we strive for our goal of an approach that goes even further – one that is peer-inclusive and separate from 911. At a time when the coronavirus pandemic has led to a secondary mental-health pandemic and surge in homelessness, health-first responses will be more critical than ever.”
“Mental health calls provide complex challenges for first responders,” said Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried. “Training EMTs to handle these unique cases will help ensure timely and appropriate response. I commend FDNY EMS for this important initiative and look forward to seeing the pilot’s results.”
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breaking911--2020-11-10--Hundreds of ‘Murder Hornets’ Found Lurking In First Nest Discovered in the U.S.

BLAINE , Wash. – More than 500 Asian giant hornet specimens in various stages of development were collected when entomologists found the first Asian giant hornet nest in the United States .
But finding the nest was just the first step in the eradication .
After the discovery of the nest site , Washington State Agriculture Officials entomologists had to safely remove hornets living in the nest , remove the tree , and finally split the tree open to reveal the nest inside .
After opening the tree containing the Asian giant hornet nest on Oct. 29 , entomologists still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to collect data about what the nest contained .
Much like the election , the tallying took quite a bit of time and , to some extent , continues .
The nest was just over 8 feet high in the tree and , once opened , was found to be about 14 inches long and 8 to 9 inches wide .
Here are the preliminary results of what the entomologists found in the nest .
• 6 combs – There were six layers of comb in the nest .
Combs are the structures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop .
Part of the interior of the tree had been chewed away to accommodate the combs .
• 776* cells – The combs are made up of cells and each individual cell can hold a developing Asian giant hornet .
*This number is approximate as there was some damage to the combs .
• 6 unhatched eggs – These eggs were all located in the last and smallest of the combs .
• 190 total larvae – The larvae are whitish “ grubs ” in uncapped cells .
Many had fallen out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the nest removal .
• 108 capped cells with pupae – Pupae are the next stage after larvae .
Based on the size of the cells , most of the pupae found are believed to be pupae of new virgin queens .
• 112 workers – This total includes 85 workers that were vacuumed out of the nest on Oct. 24 .
All of the workers survived being vacuumed out of the nest .
• 9 drones – Drones are male hornets and they generally emerge from the nest before the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Most likely all but one queen would be new virgin queens .
New queens emerge from the nest , mate , and then leave to find a place to overwinter and start a new colony the next year .
Despite multiple applications of carbon dioxide , removal of the workers , and storage in a cold facility , most of the specimens were still alive when the nest was opened .
WSDA will continue trapping through at least Thanksgiving and possibly beyond , but will likely only track worker hornets .
Entomologists will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ queens if any are captured as they are unlikely to return to a nest , but instead will attempt to locate a mate .
Even if no other hornets were to be found , WSDA will continue to trap for at least three more years to demonstrate the area is free from Asian giant hornets .
WSDA ’ s Pest Program still hopes to eradicate Asian giant hornets from the Pacific Northwest in cooperation with our neighbors to the north in Canada .
The effort will take require international cooperation , research for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work of vigilant observers from the public to prevent Asian giant hornets from gaining a permanent foothold here .

BLAINE, Wash. – More than 500 Asian giant hornet specimens in various stages of development were collected when entomologists found the first Asian giant hornet nest in the United States.
But finding the nest was just the first step in the eradication. After the discovery of the nest site, Washington State Agriculture Officials entomologists had to safely remove hornets living in the nest, remove the tree, and finally split the tree open to reveal the nest inside.
After opening the tree containing the Asian giant hornet nest on Oct. 29, entomologists still had a lot of work to do to collect data about what the nest contained. Much like the election, the tallying took quite a bit of time and, to some extent, continues.
The nest was just over 8 feet high in the tree and, once opened, was found to be about 14 inches long and 8 to 9 inches wide. Here are the preliminary results of what the entomologists found in the nest.
6 combs – There were six layers of comb in the nest. Combs are the structures that hold the hornet larvae as they develop. Part of the interior of the tree had been chewed away to accommodate the combs.
There were six layers of comb in the nest. Combs are the structures that hold the hornet larvae as they develop. Part of the interior of the tree had been chewed away to accommodate the combs. 776* cells – The combs are made up of cells and each individual cell can hold a developing Asian giant hornet. *This number is approximate as there was some damage to the combs.
The combs are made up of cells and each individual cell can hold a developing Asian giant hornet. *This number is approximate as there was some damage to the combs. 6 unhatched eggs – These eggs were all located in the last and smallest of the combs.
– These eggs were all located in the last and smallest of the combs. 190 total larvae – The larvae are whitish “grubs” in uncapped cells. Many had fallen out of the combs into the tree cavity during the nest removal.
– The larvae are whitish “grubs” in uncapped cells. Many had fallen out of the combs into the tree cavity during the nest removal. 108 capped cells with pupae – Pupae are the next stage after larvae. Based on the size of the cells, most of the pupae found are believed to be pupae of new virgin queens.
– Pupae are the next stage after larvae. Based on the size of the cells, most of the pupae found are believed to be pupae of new virgin queens. 112 workers – This total includes 85 workers that were vacuumed out of the nest on Oct. 24. All of the workers survived being vacuumed out of the nest.
– This total includes 85 workers that were vacuumed out of the nest on Oct. 24. All of the workers survived being vacuumed out of the nest. 9 drones – Drones are male hornets and they generally emerge from the nest before the new queens emerge.
– Drones are male hornets and they generally emerge from the nest before the new queens emerge. 76 queens – Most likely all but one queen would be new virgin queens. New queens emerge from the nest, mate, and then leave to find a place to overwinter and start a new colony the next year.
Despite multiple applications of carbon dioxide, removal of the workers, and storage in a cold facility, most of the specimens were still alive when the nest was opened.
WSDA will continue trapping through at least Thanksgiving and possibly beyond, but will likely only track worker hornets. Entomologists will not, for example, track new queens if any are captured as they are unlikely to return to a nest, but instead will attempt to locate a mate. Even if no other hornets were to be found, WSDA will continue to trap for at least three more years to demonstrate the area is free from Asian giant hornets.
WSDA’s Pest Program still hopes to eradicate Asian giant hornets from the Pacific Northwest in cooperation with our neighbors to the north in Canada. The effort will take require international cooperation, research for better detection tools, and the continued work of vigilant observers from the public to prevent Asian giant hornets from gaining a permanent foothold here.
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breaking911--2020-11-10--YETI Recalls Nearly 250,000 Of Its Popular Mugs Over Burning Hazards Linked To A Faulty Lid

YETI is issuing a voluntary product recall of the Rambler® 20 oz Travel Mug with Stronghold Lid .
The lid @ @ @ @ @ contents can be expelled if the mug is filled with hot liquid , sealed with @ @ @ @ @ or inverted , which can pose an injury hazard .
If you purchased a 20 @ @ @ @ @ Lid you should stop using the product immediately .
The Stronghold lid should be returned @ @ @ @ @ refund of the product , including any associated customization or logo fees that were incurred @ @ @ @ @ .
Click here to apply for a full refund .

YETI is issuing a voluntary product recall of the Rambler® 20 oz Travel Mug with Stronghold Lid. The lid’s MagSlider™ and mug contents can be expelled if the mug is filled with hot liquid, sealed with the lid, and agitated or inverted, which can pose an injury hazard. If you purchased a 20 Ounce Travel Mug with Stronghold Lid you should stop using the product immediately. The Stronghold lid should be returned to YETI for a full refund of the product, including any associated customization or logo fees that were incurred at the time of purchase.
Click here to apply for a full refund.
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breaking911--2020-11-10--ALERT: Lettuce Recalled In 20 States

ALERT: Lettuce Recalled In 20 States

Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling its packaged single head romaine lettuce under the brand , labeled with a packed on date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020 , due to possible contamination with E. Coli 0157 : H7 .
The Packages contain a single head of romaine lettuce with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 and were sold at Walmart .
No other products or pack dates are being recalled .
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the recalled product .
The recall is being conducted in consultation with FDA , and is based on the test result of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as part of their routine sampling program .
A total of 3,396 cartons of potentially affected product were distributed in the United States to the following states : AK , OR , CA , TX , AR , OK , IN , NE , MO , TN , WI , NM , SC , WA , NC , OH , VA , MA , PR , and IL .
The potentially affected product was shipped in cases packed in either 12 , 15 , 18 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distributors can identify the potentially affected products through the Produce Traceability Initiative ( PTI ) sticker attached to exterior of the case .
The PTI codes are 571280289SRS1 and 571280290SRS1 .
E. coli O157 : H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools .
Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week , some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome ( HUS ) .
HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly .
The condition can lead to serious kidney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are experiencing any of the above symptoms , please contact your physician .

Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling its packaged single head romaine lettuce under the brand, labeled with a packed on date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020, due to possible contamination with E. Coli 0157:H7. The Packages contain a single head of romaine lettuce with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 and were sold at Walmart. No other products or pack dates are being recalled. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the recalled product.
The recall is being conducted in consultation with FDA, and is based on the test result of a random sample collected and analyzed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as part of their routine sampling program. A total of 3,396 cartons of potentially affected product were distributed in the United States to the following states: AK, OR, CA, TX, AR, OK, IN, NE, MO, TN, WI, NM, SC, WA, NC, OH, VA, MA, PR, and IL. The potentially affected product was shipped in cases packed in either 12, 15, 18 or 24 heads per case. Retailers and distributors can identify the potentially affected products through the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) sticker attached to exterior of the case. The PTI codes are 571280289SRS1 and 571280290SRS1.
E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death. If consumers are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please contact your physician.
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breaking911--2020-11-11--WATCH: Mike Pompeo Clarifies ‘Controversial’ Statement On Transition Period

VIDEO : Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins Fox News ’ ‘ Special Report ’ to react to election controversies @ @ @ @ @ Biden .
Earlier Tuesday , Pompeo said in a news conference “ there will be @ @ @ @ @ second Trump administration .
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VIDEO: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins Fox News’ ‘Special Report’ to react to election controversies, foreign policy differences with Biden. Earlier Tuesday, Pompeo said in a news conference “there will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration.”
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breaking911--2020-11-11--Video Released of Fatal Police Shootout in Dallas, Texas

DALLAS , TX — On November 5 , 2020 , at approximately 6:30 p.m. , Dallas College police officers were @ @ @ @ @ in the 700 block of Elm Street .
During the investigation , 25-year-old Reginald Alexander @ @ @ @ @ have an outstanding warrant .
Officers attempted to take Alexander into custody when he produced @ @ @ @ @ an exchange of gunfire between the officers and Alexander .
Alexander was struck and transported @ @ @ @ @ he died from his injuries .
A Dallas College officer was also struck and transported @ @ @ @ @ He has been released .
This investigation is being conducted by the Dallas Police Department @ @ @ @ @ .
The Dallas County District Attorney ’ s Office responded to the location to conduct @ @ @ @ @

DALLAS, TX — On November 5, 2020, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Dallas College police officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle located in the 700 block of Elm Street. During the investigation, 25-year-old Reginald Alexander, Jr. was determined to have an outstanding warrant. Officers attempted to take Alexander into custody when he produced a handgun.
There was an exchange of gunfire between the officers and Alexander. Alexander was struck and transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
A Dallas College officer was also struck and transported to an area hospital. He has been released.
This investigation is being conducted by the Dallas Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office responded to the location to conduct their own independent investigation.
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breaking911--2020-11-11--RING Recalls 350,000 Smart Doorbells

RING Recalls 350,000 Smart Doorbells

This recall involves Ring Video Doorbell ( 2nd Generation ) , model number 5UM5E5 smart doorbell cameras .
Ring has received 85 incident reports of incorrect doorbell screws installed with 23 of those doorbells igniting , resulting in minor property damage .
The firm has received eight reports of minor burns .
The video doorbells have a blue ring at the front and come in two colors : “ satin nickel ” ( black and silver ) and “ venetian bronze ” ( black and bronze ) .
They were sold with a mounting bracket and a USB charging cable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardwired or battery-powered and supports night vision .
The Ring logo is printed on the bottom front of the doorbell and the model and S/N are on a label on the back of the doorbell and the outer packaging .
Consumers should immediately stop installing the recalled video doorbells and contact Ring for revised installation instructions or download them here .
Consumers can check if their video doorbell is part of this recall through Ring ’ s website .
Electronics and home goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Ring.com from June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 .

This recall involves Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), model number 5UM5E5 smart doorbell cameras. Ring has received 85 incident reports of incorrect doorbell screws installed with 23 of those doorbells igniting, resulting in minor property damage. The firm has received eight reports of minor burns.
The video doorbells have a blue ring at the front and come in two colors: “satin nickel” (black and silver) and “venetian bronze” (black and bronze).
They were sold with a mounting bracket and a USB charging cable. The two-way audio doorbell can be hardwired or battery-powered and supports night vision. The Ring logo is printed on the bottom front of the doorbell and the model and S/N are on a label on the back of the doorbell and the outer packaging.
Consumers should immediately stop installing the recalled video doorbells and contact Ring for revised installation instructions or download them here. Consumers can check if their video doorbell is part of this recall through Ring’s website.
Electronics and home goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Ring.com from June 2020 through October 2020 for approximately $100.
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breaking911--2020-11-12--YouTube DOWN For Users Worldwide

YouTube DOWN For Users Worldwide

YouTube , routinely the most visited site in the world , was suffering a massive outage Wednesday evening .
Users @ @ @ @ @ site–mainly , videos not loading .
On Twitter , the tech giant said , “ @ @ @ @ @ trouble watching videos on YouTube right now , you ’ re not alone – our @ @ @ @ @ issue and working on a fix .
We ’ ll follow up here with any @ @ @ @ @ the outage was not immediately known .
You can track the outage HERE .

YouTube, routinely the most visited site in the world, was suffering a massive outage Wednesday evening. Users worldwide reported issues with the site–mainly, videos not loading. After about an hour, service was restored.
On Twitter, the tech giant initially said, “If you’re having trouble watching videos on YouTube right now, you’re not alone – our team is aware of the issue and working on a fix. We’ll follow up here with any updates.”
If you’re having trouble watching videos on YouTube right now, you’re not alone – our team is aware of the issue and working on a fix. We’ll follow up here with any updates. — TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) November 12, 2020
DEVELOPING: YouTube is suffering a massive outage; cause unknown #YouTubeDOWN — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 12, 2020
The cause of the outage was not immediately known. You can track outages HERE.
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breaking911--2020-11-11--Dallas Rapper Mo3 Shot Dead on Interstate

Dallas-based rapper Melvin Noble a.k.a .
Mo3 has died after being shot by a suspect who chased him on foot @ @ @ @

Dallas-based rapper Melvin Noble a.k.a. Mo3 has died after being shot by a suspect who chased him on foot on I-35E Wednesday.
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breaking911--2020-11-11--Man Arrested In Shooting That Injured 8 In Downtown Nashville

NASHVILLE — Central Precinct detectives Monday charged Allen J. Crump , 22 , with felony reckless aggravated assault in connection with Sunday ’ s 1 a.m. gunfire at 2nd Avenue North and Commerce Street that wounded or grazed 8 innocent bystanders , none critically .
Numerous interviews and follow up by detectives from the precinct and the Specialized Investigations Division ’ s Crime Gun Unit led to Crump ’ s Madison home .
He was cooperative and admitted to shooting a 9 millimeter pistol .
The gun was recovered from the home .
WSMV reported : Police said several persons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two suspects reportedly began arguing over a dog that was with one of the men .
The man with the dog allegedly pulled out a handgun during the dispute .
The second suspect then left but returned a few minutes later armed with a gun and accompanied by several other men .
There was an exchange of gunfire between the parties .
At the time of the gunfire , Crump was involved in a dispute with another man who also fired shots .
Efforts continue to confirm that individual ’ s identity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 120,000 bond .

NASHVILLE — Central Precinct detectives Monday charged Allen J. Crump, 22, with felony reckless aggravated assault in connection with Sunday’s 1 a.m. gunfire at 2nd Avenue North and Commerce Street that wounded or grazed 8 innocent bystanders, none critically.
Numerous interviews and follow up by detectives from the precinct and the Specialized Investigations Division’s Crime Gun Unit led to Crump’s Madison home. He was cooperative and admitted to shooting a 9 millimeter pistol. The gun was recovered from the home.
WSMV reported: Police said several persons were gathered in the area when the two suspects reportedly began arguing over a dog that was with one of the men. The man with the dog allegedly pulled out a handgun during the dispute.
The second suspect then left but returned a few minutes later armed with a gun and accompanied by several other men. There was an exchange of gunfire between the parties.
At the time of the gunfire, Crump was involved in a dispute with another man who also fired shots. Efforts continue to confirm that individual’s identity.
Crump is jailed in lieu of $120,000 bond.
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