breaking911--2020-11-25--Man Admits To Plot To Attack White House, Trump Tower

WASHINGTON — In San Antonio today , 34-year-old Kristopher Sean Matthews ( aka Ali Jibreel ) admitted to conspiring to provide material support to the designated foreign terrorist organization the Islamic State ( aka ISIS ) .
Matthews pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge to provide material support to ISIS .
By pleading guilty , Matthews admitted that since May 2019 , he conspired with 22-year-old Jaylyn Christopher Molina ( aka Abdur Rahim ) of Cost , TX , to provide services to ISIS by administering an encrypted , members-only chat group for persons who supported ISIS ideology ; by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ propaganda ; and by disseminating firearms training materials and bomb-making instructions to each other and to other members of the chat group and others .
Officials say he was plotting to bomb or shoot up sites including the White House and Trump Tower in New York City .
Matthews faces up to 20 years in federal prison .
He remains in federal custody pending sentencing scheduled for 10:30 am on March 4 , 2021 , before Chief U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia in San Antonio .
Molina and Matthews were charged by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on October 14 , 2020 , with one count of conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and one substantive count of providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization .
Molina , who remains in federal custody , faces up to 40 years in federal prison upon conviction .

WASHINGTON — In San Antonio today, 34-year-old Kristopher Sean Matthews (aka Ali Jibreel) admitted to conspiring to provide material support to the designated foreign terrorist organization the Islamic State (aka ISIS).
Matthews pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge to provide material support to ISIS. By pleading guilty, Matthews admitted that since May 2019, he conspired with 22-year-old Jaylyn Christopher Molina (aka Abdur Rahim) of Cost, TX, to provide services to ISIS by administering an encrypted, members-only chat group for persons who supported ISIS ideology; by collecting, generating, and disseminating pro-ISIS propaganda; and by disseminating firearms training materials and bomb-making instructions to each other and to other members of the chat group and others.
Officials say he was plotting to bomb or shoot up sites including the White House and Trump Tower in New York City.
Matthews faces up to 20 years in federal prison. He remains in federal custody pending sentencing scheduled for 10:30 am on March 4, 2021, before Chief U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia in San Antonio.
Molina and Matthews were charged by a federal grand jury indictment handed down on October 14, 2020, with one count of conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and one substantive count of providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. Molina, who remains in federal custody, faces up to 40 years in federal prison upon conviction.
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breaking911--2020-11-25--WATCH: Biden Sits For His First Post-Election Interview … And His Answers May Surprise You

In his first interview since the election , President-elect Joe Biden speaks with NBC News ’ Lester Holt about his @ @ @ @ @ transition of power , his plan for distributing the Covid-19 vaccine and reopening schools .

In his first interview since the election, President-elect Joe Biden speaks with NBC News’ Lester Holt about his cabinet picks, the formal transition of power, his plan for distributing the Covid-19 vaccine and reopening schools.
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breaking911--2020-11-26--San Francisco Police Shoot Arsonist Holding Knife and Frying Pan; Video Released

San Francisco , California — San Francisco Police released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ .
The man , identified as Antonio Estrada , 26 , was shot and injured @ @ @ @ @ Market Street , who reportedly committed arson before the shooting and refused to drop a @ @ @ @ @ while confronting police .
Read more details released by police HERE .

San Francisco, California — San Francisco Police released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. The man, identified as Antonio Estrada, 26, was shot and injured outside the Westfield mall on Market Street, who reportedly committed arson before the shooting and refused to drop a large knife he was wielding while confronting police. Read more details released by police HERE.
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breaking911--2020-11-26--2 Home Invasion Suspects Shot By Armed Resident In Virginia

Lynchburg , VIRGINIA — The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred on Wooldridge Circle early this @ @ @ @ @ , officers responded to the 100-block of Wooldridge Circle for a report of a burglary @ @ @ @ @ two men knocked on the door of the home and assaulted the resident before trying @ @ @ @ @ The resident shot both suspects who suffered non-life threatening injuries .
James Franklin , 27 @ @ @ @ @ charged with breaking and entering and assault and battery .
Alan Douglas Mould , 26 @ @ @ @ @ with breaking and entering and assault and battery .

Lynchburg, VIRGINIA — The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred on Wooldridge Circle early this morning.
Around 1:40 a.m., officers responded to the 100-block of Wooldridge Circle for a report of a burglary in progress. Police say two men knocked on the door of the home and assaulted the resident before trying to enter the home. The resident shot both suspects who suffered non-life threatening injuries.
James Franklin, 27, of Roanoke, is charged with breaking and entering and assault and battery.
Alan Douglas Mould, 26, of Lynchburg is charged with breaking and entering and assault and battery.
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breaking911--2020-11-26--Family Dogs Are Found Shot, Wrapped In Christmas Lights & Holly. But Sheriff Says Person Responsible

Family Dogs Are Found Shot, Wrapped In Christmas Lights & Holly. But Sheriff Says Person Responsible Isn’t a ‘Monster.’

ASHLAND CITY , Tennessee — A local Sheriff in Middle Tennessee says two missing dogs were found shot to death , placed back-to-back and wrapped in Christmas lights and holly branches .
The disturbing news has shocked the small community — but the County Sheriff later insisted the animals weren ’ t ‘ decorated ’ by a ‘ monster.
’ “ In these holly branches there are remnants of Christmas lights that appear to have been left in the branches for an extended period of time , ” Sheriff Mike Breedlove said .
“ The lights are/were wrapped around several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other points .
The lights found on the remains of the dog were not put there in a manner to ‘ decorate ’ the corpse of the animals but if for any purpose may have been used as a ‘ drag line ’ due to the state of the remains.
” “ These factors do not minimize the severity of the crime committed but are merely shared to help assure the public at large that while there is a crime we are investigating , it is not the pursuit of a ‘ monster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mutilation of someone ’ s pet , ” the sheriff ’ s office said .
The motive for the killings remains unclear .
Anyone with more information is asked to call Cheatham County Sheriff ’ s Office at ( 615 ) 792-2098 or ( 615 ) 792-4341 .

ASHLAND CITY, Tennessee — A local Sheriff in Middle Tennessee says two missing dogs were found shot to death, placed back-to-back and wrapped in Christmas lights and holly branches. The disturbing news has shocked the small community — but the County Sheriff later insisted the animals weren’t ‘decorated’ by a ‘monster.’
“In these holly branches there are remnants of Christmas lights that appear to have been left in the branches for an extended period of time,” Sheriff Mike Breedlove said. “The lights are/were wrapped around several branches and almost knotted around them at other points. The lights found on the remains of the dog were not put there in a manner to ‘decorate’ the corpse of the animals but if for any purpose may have been used as a ‘drag line’ due to the state of the remains.”
“These factors do not minimize the severity of the crime committed but are merely shared to help assure the public at large that while there is a crime we are investigating, it is not the pursuit of a ‘monster’ that takes satisfaction in the desecration and mutilation of someone’s pet,” the sheriff’s office said.
The motive for the killings remains unclear.
Anyone with more information is asked to call Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office at (615) 792-2098 or (615) 792-4341.
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breaking911--2020-11-26--Florida Attorney Found With ‘Life-Like’ Child Sex Doll, Child Pornography Pleads Guilty To Charges

TALLAHASSEE , FLORIDA – David Wayne Aring , 49 , formerly of Tallahassee , pled guilty on Monday , November 23 , to a federal charge of receipt of child pornography .
Between March 26 , 2017 , and December 2 , 2019 , from his former Tallahassee apartment , Aring used a peer-to-peer file sharing program to download digital images and videos depicting child pornography .
A search warrant was executed on Aring ’ s apartment on January 7 , 2020 , and investigators located a USB storage device and a desktop computer .
Investigators say the USB device @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child pornography , including “ bestiality and bondage involving children under the age of 12 ( most notably infants and toddlers ) .
” “ We make a priority of punishing crimes against children as among the most heinous kinds of offenses — and that includes the egregious crime of child pornography , ” said U.S. Attorney Keefe .
“ Those who seek to view and maintain this illegal content facilitate the efforts of those who produce child pornography , which is robbing so many of our children of their innocence and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ computer was forensically analyzed and was found to contain thousands of digital images that depicted child pornography .
Further , installed on the desktop computer was a peer-to-peer file sharing program that was used to search for terms germane to child pornography , and the file sharing program was found to have been used to download over 17,000 files since May 6 , 2018 .
This case was jointly investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement ( FDLE ) and Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI ) .
Assistant United States Attorneys Justin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case .
“ One of our most important jobs is combatting crimes against our children , and FDLE agents continue to investigate and arrest criminals who want to harm our youth , ” said FDLE Tallahassee Special Agent in Charge Mark Perez .
“ I appreciate our partnership with U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe and thank our agents for their work on this case.
” Aring faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years and a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison .
Further , Aring faces up to life on supervised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a sex offender .

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – David Wayne Aring, 49, formerly of Tallahassee, pled guilty on Monday, November 23, to a federal charge of receipt of child pornography.
Between March 26, 2017, and December 2, 2019, from his former Tallahassee apartment, Aring used a peer-to-peer file sharing program to download digital images and videos depicting child pornography. A search warrant was executed on Aring’s apartment on January 7, 2020, and investigators located a USB storage device and a desktop computer. Investigators say the USB device contained thousands of digital files that contained child pornography, including “bestiality and bondage involving children under the age of 12 (most notably infants and toddlers).”
Aring also possessed a ‘life-like’ child sex doll, reports said.
“We make a priority of punishing crimes against children as among the most heinous kinds of offenses — and that includes the egregious crime of child pornography,” said U.S. Attorney Keefe. “Those who seek to view and maintain this illegal content facilitate the efforts of those who produce child pornography, which is robbing so many of our children of their innocence and their very childhood.”
Aring’s desktop computer was forensically analyzed and was found to contain thousands of digital images that depicted child pornography. Further, installed on the desktop computer was a peer-to-peer file sharing program that was used to search for terms germane to child pornography, and the file sharing program was found to have been used to download over 17,000 files since May 6, 2018.
This case was jointly investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Assistant United States Attorneys Justin M. Keen and Meredith Steer are prosecuting the case.
“One of our most important jobs is combatting crimes against our children, and FDLE agents continue to investigate and arrest criminals who want to harm our youth,” said FDLE Tallahassee Special Agent in Charge Mark Perez. “I appreciate our partnership with U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe and thank our agents for their work on this case.”
Aring faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years and a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Further, Aring faces up to life on supervised release and will be required to register as a sex offender.
Aring’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for February 16, 2021
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breaking911--2020-11-26--Unprecedented Levels of Cyber Crime  Expected as Most Americans Will Shop Online This Year | Here’s

Unprecedented Levels of Cyber Crime  Expected as Most Americans Will Shop Online This Year | Here’s How To Shop Safe

NASHVILLE — Consumers should to be on the lookout for new scams and a slew of cyber-attacks targeting shoppers as the holiday shopping season kicks off , primarily online .
According to a National Retail Federation survey , more than 60 % of consumers plan to complete the majority of their holiday purchases online , up from 56 % last year and the highest in the survey ’ s 17-year history .
The surge creates a perfect storm for hackers who seek to gain access to consumers ’ personal information .
Phishing , impersonation scams , fraudulent sites and malware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used by scammers to prey on shoppers .
These schemes are designed to steal financial information by convincing distracted bargain hunters to share their personal information or provide access to their electronic devices .
Shopping scams typically come via email , text message or phone call .
Consumers may receive purported special offers or important messages about their account or purchase that require them to provide personal information or click on a link .
While searching for deep discounts , consumers should be on the lookout for false advertising and unsecured sites .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ low price that seems too good to be true , it probably is .
Whether consumers plan to shop online or in-store , following these precautions can help them spot potential fraud and shop safely : Reputation and reviews : Do your homework and research brands or merchandise by typing the name and the words “ scam , ” “ complaint ” or “ reviews ” into a search engine .
Take into consideration a company ’ s reputation and what others are saying about the quality of the product or service .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive reviews , as they could have been paid for or manipulated .
Pricing : Make sure you know the price of the item before getting in line for the register or putting the item in your online cart .
New Jersey law requires merchants to clearly mark the price of items either on the items themselves or the display where the items are located .
Refund policies : Can you return an item for a full refund ?
Some stores have fairly strict rules about returns .
Keep all your receipts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online purchases , save all your email correspondence with the seller .
If the item is purchased online , see if you have to pay for return shipping and handling .
There can be other conditions placed on returns and refunds as well , ask about policies before you buy and before you seek to return an item .
Use familiar websites : If you know the site , go there by typing the address directly rather than clicking on a link that was sent to you .
Make sure websites are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correct spelling of a business name , have operational customer service numbers , and have a real street address rather than a post office box .
Shopping Apps : Be aware that some shopping apps collect a lot of personal information .
Make sure that you understand how your data will be used .
Only use apps that clearly tell you what they do with your data and how they keep it secure .
Look for the Lock : Avoid buying anything online using your credit card from a site that doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) encryption installed .
You ’ ll know if the site has SSL because the URL for the site will start with HTTPS—instead of just HTTP .
An icon of a locked padlock will appear , typically to the left of the URL in the address bar or the status bar down below .
Avoid phishing scams .
Watch out for unsolicited emails , texts , or calls offering a free item or letting you know there ’ s a problem with a delivery .
Clicking on a link to verify or provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or allow malware onto your electronic device .
When in doubt , consumers should always check the email sender details and hover over links to ensure they lead to trusted websites before clicking .
Also , use up-to-date antivirus software , which will help you avoid non-secure websites and pop-up phishing scams .
Secure networks : Do not use public Wi-Fi to do your shopping .
Open networks make it easier for hackers to steal your information .
Consider using a virtual private network to be safe .
Make sure that your home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a password .
Use your credit card .
It ’ s always best to make purchases with your credit card rather than a debit card or other payment means .
If any shady charges turn up later , you will be able to contest them through your credit card company .
Debit cards don ’ t offer the same protections .
If you used a credit card , many retailers will also process a return or refund even if you lost or misplaced the receipt .
Never make purchases with online sellers by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them money .
Gift cards : Only buy cards from reputable sellers to ensure the card is valid and was not previously used .
Under state law , gift cards and gift certificates must retain their full value for 24 months after purchase .
After that period , merchants are allowed to charge a dormancy fee of up to $ 2 a month , as long as that fee is disclosed on the card or certificate or sales receipt or package for the card or certificate .
While a gift card or certificate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underlying funds never expire .
The merchant must include a telephone number for consumer inquiries into the expiration date and dormancy fees on the card .
For more holiday shopping tips and information on avoiding scams , click HERE .

NASHVILLE — Consumers should to be on the lookout for new scams and a slew of cyber-attacks targeting shoppers as the holiday shopping season kicks off, primarily online.
According to a National Retail Federation survey, more than 60% of consumers plan to complete the majority of their holiday purchases online, up from 56% last year and the highest in the survey’s 17-year history. The surge creates a perfect storm for hackers who seek to gain access to consumers’ personal information.
Phishing, impersonation scams, fraudulent sites and malware attacks are among the most common tools used by scammers to prey on shoppers. These schemes are designed to steal financial information by convincing distracted bargain hunters to share their personal information or provide access to their electronic devices.
Shopping scams typically come via email, text message or phone call. Consumers may receive purported special offers or important messages about their account or purchase that require them to provide personal information or click on a link. While searching for deep discounts, consumers should be on the lookout for false advertising and unsecured sites. If products are advertised at an unusually low price that seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Whether consumers plan to shop online or in-store, following these precautions can help them spot potential fraud and shop safely:
Reputation and reviews: Do your homework and research brands or merchandise by typing the name and the words “scam,” “complaint” or “reviews” into a search engine. Take into consideration a company’s reputation and what others are saying about the quality of the product or service. Be suspect of any company with only positive reviews, as they could have been paid for or manipulated.
Pricing: Make sure you know the price of the item before getting in line for the register or putting the item in your online cart. New Jersey law requires merchants to clearly mark the price of items either on the items themselves or the display where the items are located.
Refund policies: Can you return an item for a full refund? Some stores have fairly strict rules about returns. Keep all your receipts and store tags on purchased items. For online purchases, save all your email correspondence with the seller. If the item is purchased online, see if you have to pay for return shipping and handling. There can be other conditions placed on returns and refunds as well, ask about policies before you buy and before you seek to return an item.
Use familiar websites: If you know the site, go there by typing the address directly rather than clicking on a link that was sent to you. Make sure websites are not fraudulent by checking that they use the correct spelling of a business name, have operational customer service numbers, and have a real street address rather than a post office box.
Shopping Apps: Be aware that some shopping apps collect a lot of personal information. Make sure that you understand how your data will be used. Only use apps that clearly tell you what they do with your data and how they keep it secure.
Look for the Lock: Avoid buying anything online using your credit card from a site that doesn’t have SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption installed. You’ll know if the site has SSL because the URL for the site will start with HTTPS—instead of just HTTP. An icon of a locked padlock will appear, typically to the left of the URL in the address bar or the status bar down below.
Avoid phishing scams. Watch out for unsolicited emails, texts, or calls offering a free item or letting you know there’s a problem with a delivery. Clicking on a link to verify or provide information could expose you to identity theft or allow malware onto your electronic device. When in doubt, consumers should always check the email sender details and hover over links to ensure they lead to trusted websites before clicking. Also, use up-to-date antivirus software, which will help you avoid non-secure websites and pop-up phishing scams.
Secure networks: Do not use public Wi-Fi to do your shopping. Open networks make it easier for hackers to steal your information. Consider using a virtual private network to be safe. Make sure that your home’s Wi-Fi network is secured with a password.
Use your credit card. It’s always best to make purchases with your credit card rather than a debit card or other payment means. If any shady charges turn up later, you will be able to contest them through your credit card company. Debit cards don’t offer the same protections. If you used a credit card, many retailers will also process a return or refund even if you lost or misplaced the receipt. Never make purchases with online sellers by giving them prepaid debit cards or wiring them money.
Gift cards: Only buy cards from reputable sellers to ensure the card is valid and was not previously used. Under state law, gift cards and gift certificates must retain their full value for 24 months after purchase. After that period, merchants are allowed to charge a dormancy fee of up to $2 a month, as long as that fee is disclosed on the card or certificate or sales receipt or package for the card or certificate. While a gift card or certificate may list an expiration date, the underlying funds never expire. The merchant must include a telephone number for consumer inquiries into the expiration date and dormancy fees on the card.
For more holiday shopping tips and information on avoiding scams, click HERE.
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breaking911--2020-11-26--WATCH: Dramatic Video Shows Police Officer Running Toward Gunfire, Taking Out Gunman at Boxing Event

WATCH: Dramatic Video Shows Police Officer Running Toward Gunfire, Taking Out Gunman at Boxing Event as Another Person Also Fires Upon Suspect

Sacramento , California — On November 14 , 2020 at approximately 6:30 p.m. , Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to reports of reckless driving on the 1600 block of Juliesse Avenue in North Sacramento .
When officers arrived on scene , they observed a boxing event at a warehouse on that block .
A patrol sergeant remained in the area to conduct administrative tasks unrelated to the event .
At approximately 8:00 p.m. the sergeant observed a crowd beginning to flee from the warehouse .
One witness running from the scene told the sergeant that a Hispanic male was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the sergeant heard shots being fired in the area of the warehouse .
The sergeant ran towards the gunfire and confronted an armed suspect who was pointing a firearm at the crowd inside of the warehouse .
The sergeant discharged his firearm , striking the suspect .
The suspect was later identified as 38-year-old Augustine Morales .
Surveillance footage from the same time frame captured Morales acting erratically and recklessly waving a firearm in the direction of the crowd .
The surveillance footage also captured Morales approaching the open doors of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowd while an unknown subject inside of the building fired a weapon in his direction .
Almost immediately after , the sergeant arrived and fired at Morales .
Officers rendered medical aid to Morales until relieved by Sacramento Fire Department personnel .
The suspect was transported to a local hospital , where he was pronounced deceased .
His firearm , and a partially loaded magazine , was recovered on scene .
Officers located a victim of a shooting who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound .
Based on the investigation thus far , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struck by the sergeant ’ s firearm .
The shooter from the warehouse has not been identified at this time .

Sacramento, California — On November 14, 2020 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to reports of reckless driving on the 1600 block of Juliesse Avenue in North Sacramento. When officers arrived on scene, they observed a boxing event at a warehouse on that block. A patrol sergeant remained in the area to conduct administrative tasks unrelated to the event. At approximately 8:00 p.m. the sergeant observed a crowd beginning to flee from the warehouse. One witness running from the scene told the sergeant that a Hispanic male was armed with a gun.
Shortly after, the sergeant heard shots being fired in the area of the warehouse. The sergeant ran towards the gunfire and confronted an armed suspect who was pointing a firearm at the crowd inside of the warehouse. The sergeant discharged his firearm, striking the suspect. The suspect was later identified as 38-year-old Augustine Morales. Surveillance footage from the same time frame captured Morales acting erratically and recklessly waving a firearm in the direction of the crowd. The surveillance footage also captured Morales approaching the open doors of the warehouse and aiming his gun at the crowd while an unknown subject inside of the building fired a weapon in his direction.
Almost immediately after, the sergeant arrived and fired at Morales. Officers rendered medical aid to Morales until relieved by Sacramento Fire Department personnel. The suspect was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. His firearm, and a partially loaded magazine, was recovered on scene. Officers located a victim of a shooting who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Based on the investigation thus far, it is not believed the victim was struck by the sergeant’s firearm. The shooter from the warehouse has not been identified at this time.
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breaking911--2020-11-25--4-Year-Old Girl Dead, Teen Wounded In ‘Domestic’ Shooting In Kansas, Police Say

GARDEN CITY , Kan. — On Wednesday , at around 12:45 PM , Officers of the Garden City Police Department were called to a shooting that had just occurred .
The victim notified dispatch he was in the area of Abe Hubert Elementary School .
Once officers arrived , they located a 16-year-old juvenile with a gunshot wound .
Officers learned the school was not involved in the incident .
He was transported to St. Catherine Hospital with critical injuries .
While officers were investigating the incident in the parking lot of Abe Hubert , dispatchers were notified of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street .
Upon arrival , Officers located a 4-year-old girl with a gunshot wound .
Officers say the incident occurred as a result of a “ domestic dispute.
” The 4-year old girl sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by Finney County EMS to St. Catherine Hospital , where she was later pronounced deceased .
The suspect Justin Franco , 31 , 1307 N 8th Street , was located at his home and taken into custody by officers without incident .
“ Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , police wrote in a statement.
” Police did not reveal the relationship between the suspect and the victims , nor did they say what led up to the shooting .

GARDEN CITY, Kan. — On Wednesday, at around 12:45 PM, Officers of the Garden City Police Department were called to a shooting that had just occurred. The victim notified dispatch he was in the area of Abe Hubert Elementary School. Once officers arrived, they located a 16-year-old juvenile with a gunshot wound. Officers learned the school was not involved in the incident. He was transported to St. Catherine Hospital with critical injuries.
While officers were investigating the incident in the parking lot of Abe Hubert, dispatchers were notified of a second shooting victim at 1307 north 12th Street. Upon arrival, Officers located a 4-year-old girl with a gunshot wound.
Officers say the incident occurred as a result of a “domestic dispute.” The 4-year old girl sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by Finney County EMS to St. Catherine Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
The suspect Justin Franco, 31, 1307 N 8th Street, was located at his home and taken into custody by officers without incident.
“Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and loved ones of everyone affected by this tragedy, police wrote in a statement.”
Police did not reveal the relationship between the suspect and the victims, nor did they say what led up to the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing.
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breaking911--2020-11-29--Judge Blocks, Then Unblocks Georgia From Wiping or Resetting Voting Machines

ATLANTA — The District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia said Sunday that all Dominion voting machines must not be ‘ wiped ’ or ‘ cleared ’ as questions still remain about the outcome of the Presidential election in the state .
Judge Timothy C. Batten , Sr. said defendants Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Governor Brian Kemp , among others , are to “ maintain the statue quo and ; are temporarily enjoined from wiping or resetting any voting machines in the State of Georgia until further order of the Court.
” Later in the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Batten said the reversal was because individual counties control the voting machines : Plaintiffs contend that Union County officials have advised that they are going to wipe or reset the voting machines of all data and bring the count back to zero on Monday , November 30 .
On this basis , Plaintiffs seek a temporary restraining order to impound and preserve the voting machines in the State of Georgia , and to prevent any wiping of data .
However , Plaintiffs ’ request fails because the voting equipment that they seek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ county election officials .
Any injunction the Court issues would extend only to Defendants and t hose within their control , and Plaintiffs have not demonstrated that county election officials are within Defendants ’ control .
Defendants can not serve as a proxy for local election officials against whom the relief should be sought .
Jacobson v. Fla. Sec ’ y of State , 974 F.3d 1236 , 1256–58 ( 11th Cir .
2020 ) .
Therefore , to the extent Plaintiffs seek emergency relief to impound and preserve the voting machines , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order in full HERE .
“ What ?
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Judge reversed order based on Defendants ’ claim that GA Counties control voting machines , ” Trump-affiliated lawyer Lin Wood wrote on Twitter .
“ Why are GA officials determined to wipe these machines clean [ by ] resetting them ?
” [ READ NEXT : U.S .
Postal Worker Caught at Canadian Border With Stolen Ballots In Car Trunk ]

ATLANTA — The District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia said Sunday that all Dominion voting machines must not be ‘wiped’ or ‘cleared’ as questions still remain about the outcome of the Presidential election in the state.
Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. said defendants Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Governor Brian Kemp, among others, are to “maintain the statue quo and; are temporarily enjoined from wiping or resetting any voting machines in the State of Georgia until further order of the Court.”
Later in the day, Judge Batten reversed his own ruling. Batten said the reversal was because individual counties control the voting machines:
Plaintiffs contend that Union County officials have advised that they are going to wipe or reset the voting machines of all data and bring the count back to zero on Monday, November 30. On this basis, Plaintiffs seek a temporary restraining order to impound and preserve the voting machines in the State of Georgia, and to prevent any wiping of data. However, Plaintiffs’ request fails because the voting equipment that they seek to impound is in the possession of county election officials. Any injunction the Court issues would extend only to Defendants and t hose within their control, and Plaintiffs have not demonstrated that county election officials are within Defendants’ control.
Defendants cannot serve as a proxy for local election officials against whom the relief should be sought. Jacobson v. Fla. Sec’y of State, 974 F.3d 1236, 1256–58 (11th Cir. 2020). Therefore, to the extent Plaintiffs seek emergency relief to impound and preserve the voting machines, that request is denied.
Read the order in full HERE.
“What??? Judge reversed order based on Defendants’ claim that GA Counties control voting machines,” Trump-affiliated lawyer Lin Wood wrote on Twitter. “Why are GA officials determined to wipe these machines clean [by] resetting them?”
[READ NEXT: U.S. Postal Worker Caught at Canadian Border With Stolen Ballots In Car Trunk]
GA officials performing “software update” on Fulton County voting machines at this very moment at World Congress Center. They are trying to erase the evidence by scrubbing the machines with litigation pending. BLOW YOUR HORNS. PATRIOTS. This cannot stand. — Lin Wood (@LLinWood) November 29, 2020
Emergency Order just entered by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr.: “Defendants are ordered to maintain the statue quo & are temporarily enjoined from wiping or resetting any voting machines in the State of Georgia until further order of the Court.” Stop the steal NOW @BrianKempGA. — Lin Wood (@LLinWood) November 29, 2020
What??? Judge reversed order based on Defendants’ claim that GA Counties control voting machines. Machines are owned by State & @GaSecofState administers state laws on elections. Why are GA officials determined to wipe these machines clean be resetting them? https://t.co/Oq0edTGfsl — Lin Wood (@LLinWood) November 29, 2020
#TeamKraken wins a major injunction. Judge Batten issues an order to freeze all dominion machines in GA. The devil may have gone down to GA, but it is light that shines bright today.@SidneyPowell1 @abigailcfrye @LLinWood @marklevinshow @realDonaldTrump @tracybeanz https://t.co/HzHUdsfefk — General Flynn (@GenFlynn) November 29, 2020
DEVELOPING STORY
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breaking911--2020-11-29--Biden Camp Announces All-Female White House Communications Team, Names Press Sec.

WASHINGTON – ( BIDEN CAMPAIGN , NEWS RELEASE ) — President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris today announced new members of the White House staff who will serve in senior communications roles .
These diverse , experienced , and talented women demonstrate President-elect Biden ’ s continued commitment to building an administration that looks like America and is ready to deliver results for working families on day one .
For the first time in history , these communications roles will be filled entirely by women .
“ Communicating directly and truthfully to the American people is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and this team will be entrusted with the tremendous responsibility of connecting the American people to the White House .
I am proud to announce today the first senior White House communications team comprised entirely of women .
These qualified , experienced communicators bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better , ” said President-elect Joe Biden .
“ Our country is facing unprecedented challenges–from the coronavirus pandemic to the economic crisis , to the climate crisis , and a long-overdue reckoning over racial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need to communicate clearly , honestly , and transparently with the American people , and this experienced , talented , and barrier-shattering team will help us do that .
These communications professionals express our commitment to building a White House that reflects the very best of our nation ” said Vice President-elect Kamala Harris .
“ Today ’ s appointees are respected communicators with a breadth of experience and a strong commitment to serving the American people .
President-elect Biden has a history of advocating on behalf of women in the U.S @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s announcement is a continuation of that work , elevating this dynamic team of leaders to senior White House positions .
They embody Joe Biden ’ s commitment to a diverse administration where the voices of all Americans are represented , ” said incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain .
Biographies of the appointees are listed below in alphabetical order : Elizabeth E. Alexander , Communications Director for the First Lady Elizabeth E. Alexander served as a Senior Advisor on the Biden-Harris Campaign .
Alexander spent the first years of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vice President Biden , a role which followed her time as then-Senator Biden ’ s Communications Director on Capitol Hill .
She has worked as a federal prosecutor in the U.S.
Attorneys ’ offices in Washington , DC and Alexandria , Virginia , where she also served as a counselor to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia .
Previously , Alexander worked as Press Secretary for the United Nations Foundation , Press Secretary to Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe , Communications Director for Congressman Adam Schiff , and Deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Before joining the Biden-Harris campaign , Alexander was a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting , where she led the firm ’ s gender inclusion and workplace equality communications offering .
Originally from Texas , Alexander is a graduate of Texas A & M University and Georgetown University Law Center .
She lives in Bethesda , Maryland with her husband and two young sons .
Kate Bedingfield served as Deputy Campaign Manager and Communications Director for the Biden-Harris Campaign .
She served as Communications Director for Vice President Biden and as Associate Communications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the Director of Response in the Obama-Biden White House .
Prior to the Obama-Biden administration , Bedingfield served as Communications Director to U.S .
Senator Jeanne Shaheen on her successful 2008 Senate campaign , Deputy National Press Secretary on the John Edwards for President campaign and Regional Press Secretary for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2006 when Democrats won back the House .
Bedingfield has also served as the Chief Spokeswoman and Vice President of Corporate Communications at the Motion Picture Association of America and as the Vice President of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Originally from Georgia , Bedingfield is a graduate of the University of Virginia .
She lives in Washington , DC with her husband , son and daughter .
Ashley Etienne served as a Senior Advisor on the Biden-Harris Campaign .
Before that , Etienne served as Communications Director and Senior Advisor to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi , the first woman and person of color to hold the position .
Etienne was Special Assistant to the President and Director of Communications for the Cabinet in the Obama-Biden administration and also led communications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brother ’ s Keeper initiative .
Prior to the Obama-Biden administration , she served as Deputy Communications Director and Spokesperson for then-House Democratic Leader Pelosi , Communications Director for House Democrats on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee , Spokesperson for the Corporation for National and Community Service , and as a Spokesperson in Virginia for the Obama-Biden Campaign in 2008 .
Etienne has provided strategic counsel to clients while at Dewey Square Group and as president of her own consulting firm , Etienne & Associates .
Originally from Texas , Etienne is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Johns Hopkins University .
Karine Jean-Pierre was Senior Advisor to President-Elect Joe Biden and Chief of Staff to Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on the Biden-Harris Campaign .
Prior to her role on the campaign , she served as Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org and an NBC and MSNBC Political Analyst .
Jean-Pierre served as Regional Political Director for the White House Office of Political Affairs during the Obama-Biden administration and as Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama ’ s 2012 re-election campaign .
She served as Southeast Regional Political Director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Deputy Campaign Manager for Martin O ’ Malley for President , Campaign Manager for the ACLU ’ s Reproductive Freedom Initiative , and Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Legislative and Budget Affairs for two members in the New York City Council .
Previously , she worked at the Center for Community and Corporate Ethics , pushing major companies to change their business practices .
Born in Martinique and raised in New York , Jean-Pierre is a graduate of Columbia University.
’ Jen Psaki currently oversees the confirmations team for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Psaki held several senior roles , including White House Communications Director , State Department Spokesperson under then-Secretary of State John Kerry , Deputy White House Communications Director and Deputy White House Press Secretary during the financial crisis .
She is a veteran of three presidential campaigns having served as traveling press secretary during the Obama-Biden campaign in 2008 , as traveling press secretary and senior advisor in 2012 and as deputy press secretary for John Kerry ’ s presidential campaign in 2004 .
Psaki was a spokesperson at the Democratic Congressional Campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the House of Representatives and has also served as Communications Director to former Congressman Joe Crowley .
Prior to joining the Biden-Harris Transition Team , Psaki was the Vice President for Communications and Strategy at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a CNN contributor .
Psaki is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and lives in Virginia with her husband and two children .
Symone Sanders , Senior Advisor and Chief Spokesperson for the Vice President Symone Sanders served as a Senior Advisor on the Biden-Harris campaign .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press secretary while working on U.S .
Senator Bernie Sanders ’ s then-presidential campaign .
Before joining the Biden-Harris campaign , Sanders was a CNN political commentator and served as principal of the 360 Group LLC , where she provided strategic communications guidance to organizations , businesses , individuals , campaigns and candidates .
Sanders is the former chair of the Coalition of Juvenile Justice Emerging Leaders Committee and former member of the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice , where she worked to raise the profile of young voices in the fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perspectives to policy conversations .
Originally from Nebraska , Sanders is a graduate of Creighton University .
She currently lives in Washington D.C. with her partner .
Pili Tobar served as the Communications Director for Coalitions on the Biden-Harris Campaign .
Before joining the campaign , Tobar served as the Deputy Director for America ’ s Voice , where she advocated on behalf of immigrants .
She has also served as the Hispanic Media Director for Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer , National Director of Hispanic Media and Western Regional Press Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Director for Congressman Ruben Gallego , and Communications Director for the Latino Victory Project .
Originally from Florida and raised in Guatemala , Tobar is a graduate of the University of Miami .
She lives in Washington D.C. with her wife and daughter .

WASHINGTON – (BIDEN CAMPAIGN, NEWS RELEASE) — President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris today announced new members of the White House staff who will serve in senior communications roles. These diverse, experienced, and talented women demonstrate President-elect Biden’s continued commitment to building an administration that looks like America and is ready to deliver results for working families on day one. For the first time in history, these communications roles will be filled entirely by women.
“Communicating directly and truthfully to the American people is one of the most important duties of a President, and this team will be entrusted with the tremendous responsibility of connecting the American people to the White House. I am proud to announce today the first senior White House communications team comprised entirely of women. These qualified, experienced communicators bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better,” said President-elect Joe Biden.
“Our country is facing unprecedented challenges–from the coronavirus pandemic to the economic crisis, to the climate crisis, and a long-overdue reckoning over racial injustice. To overcome these challenges, we need to communicate clearly, honestly, and transparently with the American people, and this experienced, talented, and barrier-shattering team will help us do that. These communications professionals express our commitment to building a White House that reflects the very best of our nation” said Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
“Today’s appointees are respected communicators with a breadth of experience and a strong commitment to serving the American people. President-elect Biden has a history of advocating on behalf of women in the U.S and around the world and today’s announcement is a continuation of that work, elevating this dynamic team of leaders to senior White House positions. They embody Joe Biden’s commitment to a diverse administration where the voices of all Americans are represented,” said incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain.
Biographies of the appointees are listed below in alphabetical order:
Elizabeth E. Alexander, Communications Director for the First Lady
Elizabeth E. Alexander served as a Senior Advisor on the Biden-Harris Campaign. Alexander spent the first years of the Obama-Biden administration as the Press Secretary to Vice President Biden, a role which followed her time as then-Senator Biden’s Communications Director on Capitol Hill. She has worked as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorneys’ offices in Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia, where she also served as a counselor to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Previously, Alexander worked as Press Secretary for the United Nations Foundation, Press Secretary to Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe, Communications Director for Congressman Adam Schiff, and Deputy Press Secretary for Senator Chuck Schumer. Before joining the Biden-Harris campaign, Alexander was a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, where she led the firm’s gender inclusion and workplace equality communications offering. Originally from Texas, Alexander is a graduate of Texas A&M University and Georgetown University Law Center. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband and two young sons.
Kate Bedingfield, White House Communications Director
Kate Bedingfield served as Deputy Campaign Manager and Communications Director for the Biden-Harris Campaign. She served as Communications Director for Vice President Biden and as Associate Communications Director, Deputy Director of Media Affairs, and the Director of Response in the Obama-Biden White House. Prior to the Obama-Biden administration, Bedingfield served as Communications Director to U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen on her successful 2008 Senate campaign, Deputy National Press Secretary on the John Edwards for President campaign and Regional Press Secretary for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2006 when Democrats won back the House. Bedingfield has also served as the Chief Spokeswoman and Vice President of Corporate Communications at the Motion Picture Association of America and as the Vice President of Communications at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. Originally from Georgia, Bedingfield is a graduate of the University of Virginia. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband, son and daughter.
Ashley Etienne, Communications Director for the Vice President
Ashley Etienne served as a Senior Advisor on the Biden-Harris Campaign. Before that, Etienne served as Communications Director and Senior Advisor to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, the first woman and person of color to hold the position. Etienne was Special Assistant to the President and Director of Communications for the Cabinet in the Obama-Biden administration and also led communications on President Obama’s signature My Brother’s Keeper initiative. Prior to the Obama-Biden administration, she served as Deputy Communications Director and Spokesperson for then-House Democratic Leader Pelosi, Communications Director for House Democrats on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Spokesperson for the Corporation for National and Community Service, and as a Spokesperson in Virginia for the Obama-Biden Campaign in 2008. Etienne has provided strategic counsel to clients while at Dewey Square Group and as president of her own consulting firm, Etienne & Associates. Originally from Texas, Etienne is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and Johns Hopkins University.
Karine Jean-Pierre, Principal Deputy Press Secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre was Senior Advisor to President-Elect Joe Biden and Chief of Staff to Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on the Biden-Harris Campaign. Prior to her role on the campaign, she served as Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org and an NBC and MSNBC Political Analyst. Jean-Pierre served as Regional Political Director for the White House Office of Political Affairs during the Obama-Biden administration and as Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. She served as Southeast Regional Political Director for President Obama’s 2008 campaign, Deputy Campaign Manager for Martin O’Malley for President, Campaign Manager for the ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Initiative, and Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Legislative and Budget Affairs for two members in the New York City Council. Previously, she worked at the Center for Community and Corporate Ethics, pushing major companies to change their business practices. Born in Martinique and raised in New York, Jean-Pierre is a graduate of Columbia University.’
Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary
Jen Psaki currently oversees the confirmations team for the Biden-Harris Transition. During the Obama-Biden administration, Psaki held several senior roles, including White House Communications Director, State Department Spokesperson under then-Secretary of State John Kerry, Deputy White House Communications Director and Deputy White House Press Secretary during the financial crisis. She is a veteran of three presidential campaigns having served as traveling press secretary during the Obama-Biden campaign in 2008, as traveling press secretary and senior advisor in 2012 and as deputy press secretary for John Kerry’s presidential campaign in 2004. Psaki was a spokesperson at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2006 when Democrats won back the House of Representatives and has also served as Communications Director to former Congressman Joe Crowley. Prior to joining the Biden-Harris Transition Team, Psaki was the Vice President for Communications and Strategy at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a CNN contributor. Psaki is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and lives in Virginia with her husband and two children.
Symone Sanders, Senior Advisor and Chief Spokesperson for the Vice President
Symone Sanders served as a Senior Advisor on the Biden-Harris campaign. In 2016, Sanders became the youngest presidential press secretary while working on U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’s then-presidential campaign. Before joining the Biden-Harris campaign, Sanders was a CNN political commentator and served as principal of the 360 Group LLC, where she provided strategic communications guidance to organizations, businesses, individuals, campaigns and candidates. Sanders is the former chair of the Coalition of Juvenile Justice Emerging Leaders Committee and former member of the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice, where she worked to raise the profile of young voices in the fight for juvenile justice reform and bring millennial perspectives to policy conversations. Originally from Nebraska, Sanders is a graduate of Creighton University. She currently lives in Washington D.C. with her partner.
Pili Tobar, Deputy White House Communications Director
Pili Tobar served as the Communications Director for Coalitions on the Biden-Harris Campaign. Before joining the campaign, Tobar served as the Deputy Director for America’s Voice, where she advocated on behalf of immigrants. She has also served as the Hispanic Media Director for Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, National Director of Hispanic Media and Western Regional Press Secretary for the Democratic National Committee, Communications Director for Congressman Ruben Gallego, and Communications Director for the Latino Victory Project. Originally from Florida and raised in Guatemala, Tobar is a graduate of the University of Miami. She lives in Washington D.C. with her wife and daughter.
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breaking911--2020-11-29--Missing 62-Year-Old Found Clinging To Capsized Boat 86 Miles Off Florida Coast

The 225-foot motor vessel Angeles located the man alive on the hull of his 32-foot Sea Ray and took him aboard at approximately 11 a.m. , after he was reported missing November 28 .
Bee departed Cape Marina in Port Canaveral on November 27 and did not return .
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville received initial report of the missing man at 11:40 a.m. , Saturday from a member at Cape Marina stating Bee typically does not stay out overnight on his boat .
Watchstanders dispatched a C-130 Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater to respond and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to issue preliminary and extended communications in an effort to locate the missing man .
The 7th District Coast Guard command center watchstanders issued an Enhanced Group Calling to mariners located in the vicinity of the search area to keep a lookout for the vessel and report any findings to the Coast Guard .
A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol air marine asset also assisted in the search .
“ Saving lives at sea is our highest calling .
This is a truly incredible outcome that demonstrates the bond among all mariners and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark Vlaun , commanding officer of Sector Jacksonville .
“ Thank you to our mission partners that launch into action and to all who got the word out to find and rescue Mr. Bee ”

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— Stuart Bee, 62, was located approximately 86 miles east of Port Canaveral, Florida, Sunday.
The 225-foot motor vessel Angeles located the man alive on the hull of his 32-foot Sea Ray and took him aboard at approximately 11 a.m., after he was reported missing November 28.
Bee departed Cape Marina in Port Canaveral on November 27 and did not return.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville received initial report of the missing man at 11:40 a.m., Saturday from a member at Cape Marina stating Bee typically does not stay out overnight on his boat.
Watchstanders dispatched a C-130 Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater to respond and directed Coast Guard Station Port Canaveral watchstanders to issue preliminary and extended communications in an effort to locate the missing man.
The 7th District Coast Guard command center watchstanders issued an Enhanced Group Calling to mariners located in the vicinity of the search area to keep a lookout for the vessel and report any findings to the Coast Guard.
INCREDIBLE PHOITOS: Mr. Stuart Bee was last seen Friday before hero Coast Guard crews found him clinging to the bow of the vessel https://t.co/hoUOixgLRn pic.twitter.com/NjQRX5Av5D — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 30, 2020
A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol air marine asset also assisted in the search.
“Saving lives at sea is our highest calling. This is a truly incredible outcome that demonstrates the bond among all mariners and our community,” said Capt. Mark Vlaun, commanding officer of Sector Jacksonville. “Thank you to our mission partners that launch into action and to all who got the word out to find and rescue Mr. Bee”
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breaking911--2020-11-29--Biden Suffers Fractures, Will Be In a Walking-Boot For Several Weeks, Doctor Says

Joe Biden injured his ankle Saturday while playing with his dog , his campaign says .
“ On Saturday Nov. @ @ @ @ @ while playing with his dog Major , and twisted his ankle .
Out of an @ @ @ @ @ will be examined this afternoon by an orthopedist.
” Biden ’ s physician , Dr. @ @ @ @ @ said , “ President-elect Joe Biden sustained a sprain of his right foot .
Initial @ @ @ @ @ is no obvious fracture and he will be getting an additional CT for more detailed @ @ @ @ @ Connor later released the following statement : “ Follow-up CT scan confirmed hairline ( small @ @ @ @ @ ’ s lateral and intermediate cuneiform bones , which are in the mid-foot .
It @ @ @ @ @ likely require a walking boot for several weeks.
” President Donald Trump quote-tweeted a “ @ @ @ @ @ the former Vice President .

Joe Biden injured his ankle Saturday while playing with his dog, his campaign says.
“On Saturday Nov. 28, President-elect Biden slipped while playing with his dog Major, and twisted his ankle. Out of an abundance of caution, he will be examined this afternoon by an orthopedist.”
Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor initially said, “President-elect Joe Biden sustained a sprain of his right foot. Initial X-rays are reassuring that there is no obvious fracture and he will be getting an additional CT for more detailed imaging.”
Dr. O’Connor later released the following statement: “Follow-up CT scan confirmed hairline (small) fractures of President-elect Biden’s lateral and intermediate cuneiform bones, which are in the mid-foot. It is anticipated that he will likely require a walking boot for several weeks.”
President Donald Trump quote-tweeted a “get well” message to the former Vice President.
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breaking911--2020-11-29--Prosecutor Offers To Reduce Sentence For Man Convicted of Fatally Shooting Girl As She Did Her Homew

Prosecutor Offers To Reduce Sentence For Man Convicted of Fatally Shooting Girl As She Did Her Homework

MINNIAPOLIS – Prosecutors have offered to reduce Myon Burrell ’ s 45-year sentence by 15 years in the fatal shooting of Tyesha Edwards who died at her kitchen table while doing homework , Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced last Wednesday .
“ I have reviewed this case thoroughly and I have reached two conclusions , ” Freeman said .
“ First , there is no question that Myon Burrell pulled the trigger that fired the fatal bullet .
Second , we have learned much about the brain development of juveniles , especially juvenile males .
The minimum sentence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too long .
So , in the interest of justice , we have made the offer to his attorney to drop the 15-year sentence he was to serve for attempted murder after completing his 30-year sentence for Tyesha Edward ’ s terrible death.
” Freeman made the offer to Daniel Guerrero , Mr. Burrell ’ s latest lawyer .
The letter with the offer was sent on Oct. 22 .
The case against Burrell has a long history .
After a bullet pierced the siding of a house and struck 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kitchen table doing her homework , an extensive Minneapolis Police investigation determined that Burrell had shot from across the street at a rival gang member , Timothy Oliver , who was near the house where Tyesha was killed .
Burrell , who was 16 at the time , was charged with the murder of Tyesha and the attempted murder of Oliver just a few days after the Nov. 22 , 2002 shooting .
A jury found him guilty of both charges .
He appealed the guilty verdicts .
The Minnesota Supreme Court reversed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to follow proper procedures in giving the Miranda warning .
A new trial was held in March 2008 .
Burrell waived a jury and requested the case be heard by a judge .
Once again , he was found guilty on both counts .
Another appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court resulted in an August 2009 opinion upholding the trial results but sending it back for a resentencing .
Burrell was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years for killing Tyesha and 15 years for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentence was completed .
Burrell has exhausted all of his appeals .
Only new evidence would allow for a new appeal .
However , in 2012 , the United States Supreme Court wrote in Miller v Alabama that scientists now understand there are fundamental differences between a juvenile and an adult mind .
In particular , the parts of the brain involved in behavior control do not fully develop until men reach their early 20s .
In reviewing the case , Freeman and other prosecutors noted that Burrell was 16 years old at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acting in concert with older , more experienced gang members .
Those two factors are the types of mitigating circumstances the Supreme Court envisioned in its Miller decision .

MINNIAPOLIS – Prosecutors have offered to reduce Myon Burrell’s 45-year sentence by 15 years in the fatal shooting of Tyesha Edwards who died at her kitchen table while doing homework, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced last Wednesday.
“I have reviewed this case thoroughly and I have reached two conclusions,” Freeman said. “First, there is no question that Myon Burrell pulled the trigger that fired the fatal bullet. Second, we have learned much about the brain development of juveniles, especially juvenile males. The minimum sentence of 45 years Mr. Burrell is serving is too long. So, in the interest of justice, we have made the offer to his attorney to drop the 15-year sentence he was to serve for attempted murder after completing his 30-year sentence for Tyesha Edward’s terrible death.”
Freeman made the offer to Daniel Guerrero, Mr. Burrell’s latest lawyer. The letter with the offer was sent on Oct. 22.
The case against Burrell has a long history. After a bullet pierced the siding of a house and struck 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards as she was sitting inside at a kitchen table doing her homework, an extensive Minneapolis Police investigation determined that Burrell had shot from across the street at a rival gang member, Timothy Oliver, who was near the house where Tyesha was killed.
Burrell, who was 16 at the time, was charged with the murder of Tyesha and the attempted murder of Oliver just a few days after the Nov. 22, 2002 shooting. A jury found him guilty of both charges. He appealed the guilty verdicts. The Minnesota Supreme Court reversed the jury decision saying Minneapolis police investigators failed to follow proper procedures in giving the Miranda warning.
A new trial was held in March 2008. Burrell waived a jury and requested the case be heard by a judge. Once again, he was found guilty on both counts.
Another appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court resulted in an August 2009 opinion upholding the trial results but sending it back for a resentencing. Burrell was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years for killing Tyesha and 15 years for the attempted murder of Oliver after the murder sentence was completed.
Burrell has exhausted all of his appeals. Only new evidence would allow for a new appeal.
However, in 2012, the United States Supreme Court wrote in Miller v Alabama that scientists now understand there are fundamental differences between a juvenile and an adult mind. In particular, the parts of the brain involved in behavior control do not fully develop until men reach their early 20s.
In reviewing the case, Freeman and other prosecutors noted that Burrell was 16 years old at the time of the murder and was acting in concert with older, more experienced gang members. Those two factors are the types of mitigating circumstances the Supreme Court envisioned in its Miller decision.
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breaking911--2020-11-29--Man Choking Ex-Girlfriend Is Beaten To Death By Her Mom And Sister, Cops Say

LOS ANGELES — L.A. Sheriff ’ s Homicide Investigators are assisting the South Pasadena Police Department in the investigation surrounding the death of a man adult in his 40 ’ s in South Pasadena .
South Pasadena Officers responded to the 500 block Five Oaks Drive , South Pasadena , regarding a domestic violence in progress call Saturday .
Responding officers found the front window of the location shattered and could hear the sound of screaming women inside .
The officers made entry through the broken window and found the suspect in his 40 ’ s stabbed and beaten .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Pasadena Fire Department arrived on scene and pronounced the man dead at the scene .
Police say that the man broke into the home and attacked his estranged girlfriend .
While the suspect was in the processes of beating and choking the victim , her mother and adult sister came to her aid .
During the struggle , the suspect was stabbed and beaten with a golf club .
The original female victim was transported to the local hospital and treated for facial injuries and has been released .
“ They were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by using deadly force against him , ” said Lt. Barry Hall of the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department , KTLA reported .

LOS ANGELES — L.A. Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators are assisting the South Pasadena Police Department in the investigation surrounding the death of a man adult in his 40’s in South Pasadena.
South Pasadena Officers responded to the 500 block Five Oaks Drive, South Pasadena, regarding a domestic violence in progress call Saturday.
Responding officers found the front window of the location shattered and could hear the sound of screaming women inside. The officers made entry through the broken window and found the suspect in his 40’s stabbed and beaten. The South Pasadena Officers administered aid. South Pasadena Fire Department arrived on scene and pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Police say that the man broke into the home and attacked his estranged girlfriend. While the suspect was in the processes of beating and choking the victim, her mother and adult sister came to her aid. During the struggle, the suspect was stabbed and beaten with a golf club.
The original female victim was transported to the local hospital and treated for facial injuries and has been released.
“They were well within their rights to defend her by using deadly force against him,” said Lt. Barry Hall of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, KTLA reported.
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breaking911--2020-11-29--Robbery Gone Wrong: Man Kills Victim Who Was Lured on Facebook

MINNIAPOLIS — James Moore was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a robbery gone wrong , in which he shot and killed a man who was lured to an apartment to sell marijuana .
Moore , 22 , of Minneapolis pleaded guilty Oct. 29 in the December shooting death of 21-year-old Malik Smith of Brooklyn Center .
Smith arrived at the apartment expecting to sell marijuana , and was shot by Moore while in his sports utility vehicle .
Moore was sentenced Monday to 360 months in prison .
According to the criminal complaint , on Dec. 19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shooting on the 1700 block of Russell Avenue North but were diverted to a SUV that crashed into a tree in front of home on Russell Avenue North , just a short distance from where the shots were reported .
Smith was found behind the wheel and he died a short time later from two shots to his back .
A witness told police that Moore and co-defendant Tyreik Perkins , 21 , of Roseville , walked up to the SUV near Golden Valley Road and Russell Avenue and Moore unsuccessfully tried to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the driver ’ s side of the vehicle .
Moore and Perkins then ran into an apartment building at 2406 Golden Valley Road , to a unit which belonged to Moore ’ s girlfriend , 20-year-old Destiny Bradshaw of Brooklyn Park .
Police obtained a search warrant for Bradshaw ’ s apartment where the two men were and when police ordered them to come out , they were arrested .
Inside , police found two handguns and a gun magazine with live rounds .
A few days following the shooting , a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had additional information regarding the incident after speaking with Bradshaw .
Bradshaw stated that she lured Smith by creating a fake Facebook message searching for marijuana .
Moore and Perkins had devised a plan to rob Smith when he arrived .
Bradshaw was subsequently arrested following the witness ’ s statement .
In late July , a grand jury returned indictments against Moore , Perkins and Bradshaw for first-degree murder while committing aggravated robbery and second-degree intentional murder .
Three days into jury selection , Moore pleaded guilty to intentional second-degree murder .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s mother , father , and sister provided victim impact statements while Moore refrained from any comment .
In accordance with is plea agreement , Moore received 340 days of credit and has restitution of more than $ 4,000 .
Bradshaw ’ s next scheduled court appearance is Jan. 15 .
Perkins has pleaded not guilty and will likely have a trial date set for early to mid-2021 .

MINNIAPOLIS — James Moore was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a robbery gone wrong, in which he shot and killed a man who was lured to an apartment to sell marijuana.
Moore, 22, of Minneapolis pleaded guilty Oct. 29 in the December shooting death of 21-year-old Malik Smith of Brooklyn Center. Smith arrived at the apartment expecting to sell marijuana, and was shot by Moore while in his sports utility vehicle. Moore was sentenced Monday to 360 months in prison.
According to the criminal complaint, on Dec. 19, 2019, Minneapolis police responded to a shooting on the 1700 block of Russell Avenue North but were diverted to a SUV that crashed into a tree in front of home on Russell Avenue North, just a short distance from where the shots were reported. Smith was found behind the wheel and he died a short time later from two shots to his back.
A witness told police that Moore and co-defendant Tyreik Perkins, 21, of Roseville, walked up to the SUV near Golden Valley Road and Russell Avenue and Moore unsuccessfully tried to open the door and then shot into the driver’s side of the vehicle. Moore and Perkins then ran into an apartment building at 2406 Golden Valley Road, to a unit which belonged to Moore’s girlfriend, 20-year-old Destiny Bradshaw of Brooklyn Park.
Police obtained a search warrant for Bradshaw’s apartment where the two men were and when police ordered them to come out, they were arrested. Inside, police found two handguns and a gun magazine with live rounds.
A few days following the shooting, a second witness contacted investigators and informed them she had additional information regarding the incident after speaking with Bradshaw. Bradshaw stated that she lured Smith by creating a fake Facebook message searching for marijuana. Moore and Perkins had devised a plan to rob Smith when he arrived. Bradshaw was subsequently arrested following the witness’s statement.
In late July, a grand jury returned indictments against Moore, Perkins and Bradshaw for first-degree murder while committing aggravated robbery and second-degree intentional murder.
Three days into jury selection, Moore pleaded guilty to intentional second-degree murder. At his sentencing Monday, Mr. Smith’s mother, father, and sister provided victim impact statements while Moore refrained from any comment. In accordance with is plea agreement, Moore received 340 days of credit and has restitution of more than $4,000.
Bradshaw’s next scheduled court appearance is Jan. 15. Perkins has pleaded not guilty and will likely have a trial date set for early to mid-2021.
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breaking911--2020-11-29--Robbery Suspect Fatally Shot By Victim In Florida

LAUDERDALE LAKES , Fla. – A Margate man is facing several charges , including felony murder , following a deadly @ @ @ @ @ to Broward Sheriff ’ s Office homicide detectives , around 10:30 p.m. on Friday , @ @ @ @ @ and the male victim in this incident committed an armed robbery in the 3900 block @ @ @ @ @ Lauderdale Lakes .
During the robbery , one of the robbery victims , who was @ @ @ @ @ , fired his carry concealed weapon and struck the male victim .
The investigation revealed @ @ @ @ @ victim to 3710 West Oakland Park Boulevard and called 911 .
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LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – A Margate man is facing several charges, including felony murder, following a deadly shooting last Friday.
According to Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives, around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, Litanis Alcira and the male victim in this incident committed an armed robbery in the 3900 block of Northwest 34th Way in Lauderdale Lakes. During the robbery, one of the robbery victims, who was in fear for his life, fired his carry concealed weapon and struck the male victim.
The investigation revealed that Alcira drove the male victim to 3710 West Oakland Park Boulevard and called 911. BSO deputies responded, and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported the male victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Following additional investigation, detectives arrested Alcira and charged him with one count of felony murder and two counts of armed robbery.
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breaking911--2020-11-29--California Church Stabbing Suspect Had Been Deported 3 Times, Officials Say

SAN JOSE , Calif. – Two people are dead after the Santa Clara County Jail ignored a detainer lodged by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) and released a dangerous criminal alien back into the community .
ICE maintains cooperation with local law enforcement is essential to protecting public safety , and the agency aims to work cooperatively with local jurisdictions to ensure that criminal aliens are not released into U.S. communities to commit additional crimes .
Due to these dangerous sanctuary laws , two more people lost their lives , Nov. 22. , allegedly at the hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lives that may have been saved had multiple previous immigration detainers been honored .
The alleged perpetrator , Fernando De Jesus Lopez-Garcia , is a repeat immigration offender with a significant criminal history spanning back nearly 15 years that includes convictions for battery of a spouse , assault with a deadly weapon , inflicting corporal injury on a spouse , battery of an officer , and vandalism .
On Nov. 22 , the San Jose Police Department arrested De Jesus Lopez-Garcia for two counts of murder , three counts of attempted murder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and violation of a protective order .
Officers from ICE ’ s Enforcement and Removal Operations ( ERO ) lodged an immigration detainer with the jail the following day .
On November 22nd , 2020 , at approximately 7:54 PM , Officers responded to the Grace Baptist Church on the 400 block of East San Fernando Street on a report of a stabbing .
When they arrived , they located five victims suffering from at least one stab wound each .
An adult male victim was declared deceased at the scene .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries and was declared deceased .
“ Our deepest condolences go out the victims and their families in this case , ” said David Jennings , San Francisco ICE ERO field office director .
“ Here we have catastrophic proof of the abject failure of California ’ s sanctuary policies .
The only person this policy protected was a criminal ; permitting him to reoffend over and over again .
Had those immigration detainers been honored , or had ICE been notified on any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and released from local jails , we would have taken him into custody .
Regrettably , politics continues to prevail over public safety , the detainers were ignored , and De Jesus Lopez-Garcia was released to the street.
” Sanctuary laws and local policies have failed De Jesus Lopez-Garcia ’ s victims on several occasions : • On July 17 , 2019 , the Stockton , California , Police Department arrested De Jesus Lopez-Garcia for inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant , kidnapping , and threatening crime with intent to terrorize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ICE ’ s Pacific Enforcement Response Center ( PERC ) lodged an immigration detainer with the San Joaquin County Jail ( SJCJ ) , but on an unknown date , the SJCJ failed to honor the detainer and released Lopez-Garcia without notification to ICE .
• On Aug. 26 , 2019 , the San Joaquin Sheriff ’ s Office arrested De Jesus Lopez-Garcia for local charges , and on Aug. 28 , 2019 , the PERC again lodged an immigration detainer with the SJCJ .
On an unknown date , the SJCJ failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without notification to ICE .
• On June 9 , the Superior Court of San Joaquin , California , convicted De Jesus Lopez-Garcia for inflicting corporal injury on a spouse and sentenced him to 327 days in jail and five years ’ probation .
On June 26 , the PERC lodged an immigration detainer with the Santa Clara County Jail .
The jail failed to honor the detainer , and De Jesus Lopez-Garcia was again released into the community without notification to ICE .
• On Nov. 22 , San Jose , California @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counts of murder , three counts of attempted murder , battery on a spouse and violation of a protective order .
“ Because of this recklessness , people lost their lives , allegedly at the hands of a repeat criminal and immigration offender , ” continued Jennings .
“ These are deaths that likely could have been prevented had local law enforcement cooperated with ICE , as we have so effectively done in years past , toward the common goal of public safety .
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – Two people are dead after the Santa Clara County Jail ignored a detainer lodged by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and released a dangerous criminal alien back into the community. ICE maintains cooperation with local law enforcement is essential to protecting public safety, and the agency aims to work cooperatively with local jurisdictions to ensure that criminal aliens are not released into U.S. communities to commit additional crimes. Due to these dangerous sanctuary laws, two more people lost their lives, Nov. 22., allegedly at the hands of a criminal alien and repeat felon, lives that may have been saved had multiple previous immigration detainers been honored.
The alleged perpetrator, Fernando De Jesus Lopez-Garcia, is a repeat immigration offender with a significant criminal history spanning back nearly 15 years that includes convictions for battery of a spouse, assault with a deadly weapon, inflicting corporal injury on a spouse, battery of an officer, and vandalism. On Nov. 22, the San Jose Police Department arrested De Jesus Lopez-Garcia for two counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, battery on a spouse or cohabitant and violation of a protective order. Officers from ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) lodged an immigration detainer with the jail the following day.
On November 22nd, 2020, at approximately 7:54 PM, Officers responded to the Grace Baptist Church on the 400 block of East San Fernando Street on a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, they located five victims suffering from at least one stab wound each. An adult male victim was declared deceased at the scene. A second adult female victim was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries and was declared deceased.
“Our deepest condolences go out the victims and their families in this case,” said David Jennings, San Francisco ICE ERO field office director. “Here we have catastrophic proof of the abject failure of California’s sanctuary policies. The only person this policy protected was a criminal; permitting him to reoffend over and over again. Had those immigration detainers been honored, or had ICE been notified on any of the other multiple occasions he was arrested and released from local jails, we would have taken him into custody. Regrettably, politics continues to prevail over public safety, the detainers were ignored, and De Jesus Lopez-Garcia was released to the street.”
Sanctuary laws and local policies have failed De Jesus Lopez-Garcia’s victims on several occasions:
On July 17, 2019, the Stockton, California, Police Department arrested De Jesus Lopez-Garcia for inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, kidnapping, and threatening crime with intent to terrorize. On July 18, 2019, ICE’s Pacific Enforcement Response Center (PERC) lodged an immigration detainer with the San Joaquin County Jail (SJCJ), but on an unknown date, the SJCJ failed to honor the detainer and released Lopez-Garcia without notification to ICE.
On Aug. 26, 2019, the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office arrested De Jesus Lopez-Garcia for local charges, and on Aug. 28, 2019, the PERC again lodged an immigration detainer with the SJCJ. On an unknown date, the SJCJ failed to honor the detainer and released Lopez-Garcia without notification to ICE.
On June 9, the Superior Court of San Joaquin, California, convicted De Jesus Lopez-Garcia for inflicting corporal injury on a spouse and sentenced him to 327 days in jail and five years’ probation. On June 26, the PERC lodged an immigration detainer with the Santa Clara County Jail. The jail failed to honor the detainer, and De Jesus Lopez-Garcia was again released into the community without notification to ICE.
On Nov. 22, San Jose, California, Police Department arrested Lopez-Garcia for two counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, battery on a spouse and violation of a protective order.
“Because of this recklessness, people lost their lives, allegedly at the hands of a repeat criminal and immigration offender,” continued Jennings. “These are deaths that likely could have been prevented had local law enforcement cooperated with ICE, as we have so effectively done in years past, toward the common goal of public safety.”
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breaking911--2020-12-01--Missing Instagram Influencer Was Nude When Her Body Was Found: Authorities

A social media influencer reported missing on Saturday has been found dead , Houston police confirmed Monday .
Alexis Sharkey @ @ @ @ @ heard from on Friday .
Watch the video report below , via KHOU .

A social media influencer reported missing on Saturday has been found dead, Houston police confirmed Monday. Alexis Sharkey, 26, was last heard from on Friday. Watch the video report below, via KHOU.
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breaking911--2020-12-01--Houston Man Found Guilty Of Threatening And Beating 14-And 16-Year-Old Girls Into Sex Trafficking

HOUSTON – A 25 year-old resident of Houston has been ordered to federal prison after he threatened two young girls and required them to engage in commercial sex , announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick .
A Houston federal jury deliberated for one hour before returning a guilty verdict against Romello Lee following less than three days of trial on March 6 .
He was convicted on one count of trafficking a minor for commercial sex and one count of trafficking a minor by force for commercial sex .
Today , U.S. District Judge David Hittner sentenced Lee to serve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prison .
He was further ordered to pay restitution to known victims and will serve the rest of his life on supervised released following completion of his prison term , during which time he will have to comply with numerous requirements designed to restrict his access to children and the internet .
He has also been ordered to register as a sex offender .
“ Too many of our children are falling victims to sex trafficking and predators like Romello Lee , ” said Special Agent in Charge Perrye K. Turner of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s sentence sends a strong message to those who continue to exploit our youth , but we also hope it sheds promise to sex trafficking victims waiting to be rescued.
” During the trial , the jury heard Lee used Backpage.com , a defunct solicitation website , to advertise the sexual services of two minor victims , ages 14 and 16 .
From July 2017 to March 2018 , Lee harbored , advertised and profited from commercial sex acts of the 16-year-old minor victim .
He required her to earn a quota of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would threaten and beat her if she disobeyed him .
A second victim was held against her will and required to engage in sexual acts by threats of violence and coercion .
Jurors heard from the second victim as well as another adult victim he managed .
They testified as to the consequences if they were to escape and how they were expected to be branded with a tattoo of his name or rap label .
The jury also saw numerous Backpage ads Lee posted as well as Instagram posts and text messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detailing his control of her dates , her nightly quota and her beatings .
Law enforcement ultimately arrested Lee in a sting operation with one of the minors at a hotel in northwest Houston .
Lee has been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future .
The Texas Department of Public Safety , Houston Police Department and FBI conducted the investigation as part of the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance ( HTRA ) .

HOUSTON – A 25 year-old resident of Houston has been ordered to federal prison after he threatened two young girls and required them to engage in commercial sex, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
A Houston federal jury deliberated for one hour before returning a guilty verdict against Romello Lee following less than three days of trial on March 6. He was convicted on one count of trafficking a minor for commercial sex and one count of trafficking a minor by force for commercial sex.
Today, U.S. District Judge David Hittner sentenced Lee to serve a total of 480 months in federal prison. He was further ordered to pay restitution to known victims and will serve the rest of his life on supervised released following completion of his prison term, during which time he will have to comply with numerous requirements designed to restrict his access to children and the internet. He has also been ordered to register as a sex offender.
“Too many of our children are falling victims to sex trafficking and predators like Romello Lee,” said Special Agent in Charge Perrye K. Turner of the FBI. “We hope today’s sentence sends a strong message to those who continue to exploit our youth, but we also hope it sheds promise to sex trafficking victims waiting to be rescued.”
During the trial, the jury heard Lee used Backpage.com, a defunct solicitation website, to advertise the sexual services of two minor victims, ages 14 and 16.
From July 2017 to March 2018, Lee harbored, advertised and profited from commercial sex acts of the 16-year-old minor victim. He required her to earn a quota of up to $500 per night and would threaten and beat her if she disobeyed him.
A second victim was held against her will and required to engage in sexual acts by threats of violence and coercion.
Jurors heard from the second victim as well as another adult victim he managed. They testified as to the consequences if they were to escape and how they were expected to be branded with a tattoo of his name or rap label.
The jury also saw numerous Backpage ads Lee posted as well as Instagram posts and text messages between him and the minor victim, detailing his control of her dates, her nightly quota and her beatings.
Law enforcement ultimately arrested Lee in a sting operation with one of the minors at a hotel in northwest Houston.
Lee has been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.
The Texas Department of Public Safety, Houston Police Department and FBI conducted the investigation as part of the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance (HTRA).
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