washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Seattle landlords sue gov., mayor over eviction moratoriums

SEATTLE ( AP ) - A small group of Seattle landlords is suing Mayor Jenny Durkan and Gov .
Jay Inslee over the constitutionality of city and state eviction moratoriums amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The suit , filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court in Seattle , comes two days after the federal Centers for Disease Control initiated a nationwide eviction moratorium through the end of 2020 , The Seattle Times reported .
In Seattle , the moratorium has been extended to December to protect people who can ’ t pay rent .
Ethan Blevins , who is representing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moratorium is it expects landlords to shoulder the burden of the pandemic rather than putting the burden on the public as a whole .
Tara Lee , an Inslee spokesperson , said the governor welcomes the court ’ s review of the state ’ s eviction moratorium , which she called “ a difficult but necessary measure to prevent widespread homelessness during this unprecedented pandemic.
” She noted that the moratorium does not erase the debt of past due rent .
Durkan ’ s office didn ’ t immediately respond to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Edmund Witter , managing attorney for the Housing Justice Project at the King County Bar Association , doesn ’ t expect the lawsuit to go very far .
Similar challenges based on constitutionality have been struck down by federal courts such as the Southern District of New York in June , he said .
Witter noted reports that said in August , at least , more than 90 % of people still paid rent around the country , according to the National Multifamily Housing Council .
Osho Berman , whose LLC is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owns and operates low-income housing around Seattle and King County and says the eviction moratoriums have made it impossible to keep his more vulnerable tenants safe from others who struggle with mental health or drug use issues .
However , it ’ s not impossible for King County landlords to evict a tenant based on the tenant ’ s behavior .
Data from the King County Bar Association says since April , 48 tenants have been evicted for a lease violation or behavior issue .

SEATTLE (AP) - A small group of Seattle landlords is suing Mayor Jenny Durkan and Gov. Jay Inslee over the constitutionality of city and state eviction moratoriums amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The suit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court in Seattle, comes two days after the federal Centers for Disease Control initiated a nationwide eviction moratorium through the end of 2020, The Seattle Times reported. In Seattle, the moratorium has been extended to December to protect people who can’t pay rent.
Ethan Blevins, who is representing the landlords, said the problem with the moratorium is it expects landlords to shoulder the burden of the pandemic rather than putting the burden on the public as a whole.
Tara Lee, an Inslee spokesperson, said the governor welcomes the court’s review of the state’s eviction moratorium, which she called “a difficult but necessary measure to prevent widespread homelessness during this unprecedented pandemic.”
She noted that the moratorium does not erase the debt of past due rent.
Durkan’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request from the newspaper for comment.
Edmund Witter, managing attorney for the Housing Justice Project at the King County Bar Association, doesn’t expect the lawsuit to go very far. Similar challenges based on constitutionality have been struck down by federal courts such as the Southern District of New York in June, he said.
Witter noted reports that said in August, at least, more than 90% of people still paid rent around the country, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council.
Osho Berman, whose LLC is one of the parties in the lawsuit, owns and operates low-income housing around Seattle and King County and says the eviction moratoriums have made it impossible to keep his more vulnerable tenants safe from others who struggle with mental health or drug use issues.
However, it’s not impossible for King County landlords to evict a tenant based on the tenant’s behavior. Data from the King County Bar Association says since April, 48 tenants have been evicted for a lease violation or behavior issue.


washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Nevada lawmakers fund teacher testing plan as schools reopen

CARSON CITY , Nev. ( AP ) - Nevada lawmakers allocated $ 6.2 million in federal relief dollars to a program that will test thousands of teachers across the state as they return to classrooms for in-person instruction .
The program will pay for personnel , test kits , test processing and surveillance for up to 62,500 teachers and support staff throughout Nevada .
It will be administered by the Clark County Teacher ’ s Health Trust , the largest public school employee health plan in the state .
Throughout the United States , coronavirus cases have spiked in school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including in Washoe County , where students and teachers at 16 schools in the Reno area have tested positive for the virus since returning to classrooms in mid-August .
The district has made free testing available to teachers through the Renown Health hospital network .
In Las Vegas , the Clark County School District has reopened public schools for remote learning only .
Both administrators and teachers ’ union leaders said a robust testing program was essential to returning students to the classroom .
Clark County Education Association President John Vellardita said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his district , the union had tracked 731 total tests since March , of which 599 , or 82 % , had tested positive even though teachers have yet to return to classrooms .
“ We ’ re not going to open up these schools unless we have a robust comprehensive safety program in place .
This is one of them , ” Vellardita said of the testing program .
The Clark County School District has identified 169 adult cases and 27 student cases over the same time period .
Clark County School @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest .
Other large districts have gone different directions with their testing plans .
In Los Angeles , the school district is aiming to test all students and teachers after Labor Day .
In New York , the school district is aiming to test at least 10 % of students and teachers on a monthly basis .
Elsewhere in Nevada , schools in Elko , Humboldt , Mineral and White Pine County will reopen next week with a mix of in-person and distance instruction .
The total cost of the program is $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will return to the Legislature ’ s Interim Finance Committee in 30 days to request approval to release the rest of the funds .
The program will aim to test teachers two weeks prior to reopening for in-person instruction , and teachers will be able to return for multiple tests if needed .
Teachers in rural districts will be able to mail their tests to a processing site to expedite results .
Michael Skolnik , the CEO of the Clark Teachers Health Trust , likened the program to fire prevention .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smoke detector .
You need to have an alarm , and then you have to be able to put that out for contact tracing , and that ’ s the fire extinguisher , ” he said .
“ We ’ re trying to build those three pieces so we can move forward.
” Sam Metz is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative .
Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues .

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Nevada lawmakers allocated $6.2 million in federal relief dollars to a program that will test thousands of teachers across the state as they return to classrooms for in-person instruction.
The program will pay for personnel, test kits, test processing and surveillance for up to 62,500 teachers and support staff throughout Nevada. It will be administered by the Clark County Teacher’s Health Trust, the largest public school employee health plan in the state.
Throughout the United States, coronavirus cases have spiked in school districts that have opened for in-person instruction, including in Washoe County, where students and teachers at 16 schools in the Reno area have tested positive for the virus since returning to classrooms in mid-August. The district has made free testing available to teachers through the Renown Health hospital network.
In Las Vegas, the Clark County School District has reopened public schools for remote learning only. Both administrators and teachers’ union leaders said a robust testing program was essential to returning students to the classroom.
Clark County Education Association Executive Director John Vellardita said, out of the 18,000 teachers in his district, the union had tracked 731 total tests since March, of which 599, or 82%, had tested positive even though teachers have yet to return to classrooms.
“We’re not going to open up these schools unless we have a robust comprehensive safety program in place. This is one of them,” Vellardita said of the testing program.
The Clark County School District has identified 169 adult cases and 27 student cases over the same time period.
Clark County School District is the country’s fifth largest. Other large districts have gone different directions with their testing plans. In Los Angeles, the school district is aiming to test all students and teachers after Labor Day. In New York, the school district is aiming to test at least 10% of students and teachers on a monthly basis.
Elsewhere in Nevada, schools in Elko, Humboldt, Mineral and White Pine County will reopen next week with a mix of in-person and distance instruction.
The total cost of the program is $13.2 million and the Department of Education will return to the Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee in 30 days to request approval to release the rest of the funds.
The program will aim to test teachers two weeks prior to reopening for in-person instruction, and teachers will be able to return for multiple tests if needed. Teachers in rural districts will be able to mail their tests to a processing site to expedite results.
Michael Skolnik, the CEO of the Clark Teachers Health Trust, likened the program to fire prevention.
“We know you always need to have a smoke detector. You need to have an alarm, and then you have to be able to put that out for contact tracing, and that’s the fire extinguisher,” he said. “We’re trying to build those three pieces so we can move forward.”
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Sam Metz is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.


washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Man held without bond in stabbing deaths of grandparents

CHICAGO ( AP ) - A northern Illinois man who was recently paroled from prison was ordered held without bond on Thursday for allegedly stabbing to death his grandparents , with whom he was living .
Cook County prosecutors said Romel Tyson , 21 , sat quietly in a room of his grandparents ’ Markham home until authorities arrived .
Police and paramedics on a Monday wellness check discovered the bodies of Gabriel Tyson Sr. , 67 , and Carmella Tyson , 65 , after they broke through the front door of their home .
Prosecutors said it wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been dead .
Romel Tyson ’ s last contact with anyone outside the house was when he spoke to his brother by phone earlier that day .
Prosecutors didn ’ t offer a motive for the killings during Thursday ’ s hearing , but noted there appeared to be a struggle .
An assistant public defender , who noted his client was a high school dropout , called the prosecution ’ s evidence “ completely circumstantial.
” Romel Tyson was paroled in June after serving time in an Illinois prison for violating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conviction in Chicago .
Circuit Judge Luciano Panici on Thursday called Romel Tyson “ a danger to the community ” and ordered him held on two counts of first-degree murder .

CHICAGO (AP) - A northern Illinois man who was recently paroled from prison was ordered held without bond on Thursday for allegedly stabbing to death his grandparents, with whom he was living.
Cook County prosecutors said Romel Tyson, 21, sat quietly in a room of his grandparents’ Markham home until authorities arrived.
Police and paramedics on a Monday wellness check discovered the bodies of Gabriel Tyson Sr., 67, and Carmella Tyson, 65, after they broke through the front door of their home.
Prosecutors said it wasn’t immediately clear how long the couple had been dead. Romel Tyson’s last contact with anyone outside the house was when he spoke to his brother by phone earlier that day.
Prosecutors didn’t offer a motive for the killings during Thursday’s hearing, but noted there appeared to be a struggle.
An assistant public defender, who noted his client was a high school dropout, called the prosecution’s evidence “completely circumstantial.”
Romel Tyson was paroled in June after serving time in an Illinois prison for violating probation restrictions for a 2017 residential burglary conviction in Chicago.
Circuit Judge Luciano Panici on Thursday called Romel Tyson “a danger to the community” and ordered him held on two counts of first-degree murder.


washingtontimes--2020-09-03--California prison's dental clinic cited for COVID-19 risks

SAN FRANCISCO ( AP ) - California ’ s workplace safety regulator has ordered the San Quentin Prison dental clinic to stop drilling and other work because unsafe practices are spreading COVID-19 , it was reported Thursday .
The California Division of Occupational Health and Safety said workers were being put at risk of infection and banned dental work that sprays droplets from the patient ’ s mouth until the prison can meet a list of safety conditions , the San Francisco Chronicle reported .
The prison in the San Francisco Bay Area is the California lockup hit hardest by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - about two-thirds of the prison population - have been infected , along with nearly 300 employees .
Twenty-six inmates - including several on death row - have died from confirmed or suspected infections .
The order issued Wednesday said the prison dental clinic failed to set up isolation rooms for high-hazard procedures , failed to provide air-purifying respirators and didn ’ t clearly relay the COVID-19 infection status of patients to the dentists , dental hygienists and correction officers .
Asked whether prison officials refuted the allegations , Dana Simas , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Rehabilitation , said the health and safety of inmates and staff was a “ top priority , ” the Chronicle reported .
Simas said that prison officials would work closely with the state “ to fully explain all of the actions San Quentin ’ s dental program has taken during the COVID-19 pandemic and to directly address OSHA ’ s concerns .
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California’s workplace safety regulator has ordered the San Quentin Prison dental clinic to stop drilling and other work because unsafe practices are spreading COVID-19, it was reported Thursday.
The California Division of Occupational Health and Safety said workers were being put at risk of infection and banned dental work that sprays droplets from the patient’s mouth until the prison can meet a list of safety conditions, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
The prison in the San Francisco Bay Area is the California lockup hit hardest by the coronavirus. More than 2,200 inmates - about two-thirds of the prison population - have been infected, along with nearly 300 employees. Twenty-six inmates - including several on death row - have died from confirmed or suspected infections.
The order issued Wednesday said the prison dental clinic failed to set up isolation rooms for high-hazard procedures, failed to provide air-purifying respirators and didn’t clearly relay the COVID-19 infection status of patients to the dentists, dental hygienists and correction officers.
Asked whether prison officials refuted the allegations, Dana Simas, a spokeswoman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, said the health and safety of inmates and staff was a “top priority,” the Chronicle reported.
Simas said that prison officials would work closely with the state “to fully explain all of the actions San Quentin’s dental program has taken during the COVID-19 pandemic and to directly address OSHA’s concerns.”


washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Oregon governor, others call for end to protest violence

SALEM , Ore. ( AP ) - With protests in Portland nearing the 100-day mark , Oregon Gov .
Kate Brown and other Democratic leaders on Thursday called for an end to violence even as federal agents were continuing to arrest protesters who allegedly assaulted law enforcement officers .
Protests have erupted daily in the Pacific Northwest city since the killing of George Floyd .
They are now are punctuated by clashes between Black Lives Matter demonstrators and far-right counter-protesters .
One man who was a supporter of a far-right group called Patriot Prayer was shot dead last Saturday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brown wrote .
“ There is no place for white supremacy or vigilantism in Oregon .
All who perpetrate violent crimes must be held equally accountable.
” The statement does not single out the small minority of left-wing protesters who have been setting fires , vandalizing buildings and throwing objects at police .
But Brown ’ s spokesman , Charles Boyle , said it “ is a collective call to action for an end to violence in Portland and affirms that those who commit violent acts must be held accountable.
” Brown ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by almost two-dozen state and local politicians , a host of organizations including the local NAACP chapter , and the city ’ s professional sports teams : the Trailblazers NBA team , the Timbers soccer team and the Thorns women ’ s soccer squad .
Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell has denounced protesters who broke windows and set a fire this week to a business in the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives .
Protesters are angry that Wheeler has not stopped officers from using batons and tear gas against Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to move out of the building .
Two people arrested by federal agents appeared in federal court on Thursday .
FBI agents arrested Hugo Ryan Berteau-Pavy , 26 , of Portland , for civil disorder , a felony .
The federal prosecutors said Berteau-Pavy allegedly aimed a laser at the eyes of law enforcement officers during a June 13 protest .
Also arrested was Eva Warner , 25 , of Beaverton , Oregon , for the same offense that allegedly occurred on Aug. 8 , the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S .
Marshals Service in a Portland apartment , the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office said .
Both were released pending further proceedings .
The cases are being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the District of Oregon .
As of a week ago , 74 people were facing federal charges for crimes allegedly committed during demonstrations in Portland since at least May 29 , U.S. Attorney Billy Williams said .
“ Violent agitators have hijacked any semblance of First Amendment protected activity , engaging in violent criminal acts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said last week .
Meanwhile , a woman who says she was intentionally struck in the arm by a pickup truck sporting flags supporting police and President Donald Trump flags on Saturday has filed a $ 45,000 lawsuit against the truck ’ s driver , The Oregonian/OregonLive reported .

SALEM, Ore. (AP) - With protests in Portland nearing the 100-day mark, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and other Democratic leaders on Thursday called for an end to violence even as federal agents were continuing to arrest protesters who allegedly assaulted law enforcement officers.
Protests have erupted daily in the Pacific Northwest city since the killing of George Floyd. They are now are punctuated by clashes between Black Lives Matter demonstrators and far-right counter-protesters. One man who was a supporter of a far-right group called Patriot Prayer was shot dead last Saturday.
“The violence must stop,” Brown wrote. “There is no place for white supremacy or vigilantism in Oregon. All who perpetrate violent crimes must be held equally accountable.”
The statement does not single out the small minority of left-wing protesters who have been setting fires, vandalizing buildings and throwing objects at police. But Brown’s spokesman, Charles Boyle, said it “is a collective call to action for an end to violence in Portland and affirms that those who commit violent acts must be held accountable.”
Brown’s condemnation of violence was also signed by almost two-dozen state and local politicians, a host of organizations including the local NAACP chapter, and the city’s professional sports teams: the Trailblazers NBA team, the Timbers soccer team and the Thorns women’s soccer squad.
Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell has denounced protesters who broke windows and set a fire this week to a business in the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives. Protesters are angry that Wheeler has not stopped officers from using batons and tear gas against Black Lives Matter protesters. Wheeler now reportedly plans to move out of the building.
Two people arrested by federal agents appeared in federal court on Thursday.
FBI agents arrested Hugo Ryan Berteau-Pavy, 26, of Portland, for civil disorder, a felony. The federal prosecutors said Berteau-Pavy allegedly aimed a laser at the eyes of law enforcement officers during a June 13 protest.
Also arrested was Eva Warner, 25, of Beaverton, Oregon, for the same offense that allegedly occurred on Aug. 8, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Warner was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in a Portland apartment, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Both were released pending further proceedings. The cases are being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.
As of a week ago, 74 people were facing federal charges for crimes allegedly committed during demonstrations in Portland since at least May 29, U.S. Attorney Billy Williams said.
“Violent agitators have hijacked any semblance of First Amendment protected activity, engaging in violent criminal acts and destruction of public safety,” Williams said last week.
Meanwhile, a woman who says she was intentionally struck in the arm by a pickup truck sporting flags supporting police and President Donald Trump flags on Saturday has filed a $45,000 lawsuit against the truck’s driver, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.


washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Hero or villain? Portugal trial weighs hacker's revelations

LISBON , Portugal ( AP ) - A trial is set to begin Friday of a Portuguese hacker whose explosive financial revelations about European soccer embarrassed star players , top clubs , influential agents and continental officials .
A Lisbon court is hearing the case against 31-year-old Rui Pinto , who was extradited last year from Hungary where he had lived since 2015 .
Pinto admits he was behind the exposés published between 2015-18 on the “ Football Leaks ” website , where he used the pseudonym “ John , ” but argues he is a whistle blower , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the transfer fees and salaries of such stars as Brazil ’ s Neymar , then at FC Barcelona , Radamel Falcao at AS Monaco and Gareth Bale at Real Madrid .
It also alleged that Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain flouted European soccer ’ s spending rules .
His lawyers say Pinto has helped authorities in Europe and beyond to tackle crime in the sport , especially murky financial dealings .
They say Pinto was about to enter a witness protection program in France , with whose authorities he was cooperating on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They say he also cooperated with authorities in Belgium , Switzerland and Malta .
Police in Portugal say he has helped with their inquiries , too , prompting a Lisbon judge to release Pinto from pretrial custody a month ago .
Pinto is arguing that the ends justify the means .
He insists he was motivated by public duty in exposing serious crimes that authorities missed .
His lawyers said in a letter to the trial judge that Pinto was “ outraged ” by illicit money-making in the sport and investigated what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t doing enough .
Pinto says a “ substantial part ” of the documents he published were anonymously leaked to him , not hacked .
Pinto faces 90 charges relating to hacking computers , including at the Portuguese attorney general ’ s office , the Portuguese Football Federation , a major Lisbon law firm , Sporting Lisbon soccer club , and Doyen sports management company .
Sporting Lisbon also accuses him of sabotage , while Doyen alleges extortion .
If found guilty on all counts , Pinto could face decades in prison .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. whistle blower Edward Snowden , who leaked classified information from the National Security Agency and may testify by video link from Russia .
The defense has also called Portugal ’ s chief detective , Luis Neves .
Pinto also says he was behind an exposé earlier this year about alleged financial wrongdoing in Angola , a former Portuguese colony in Africa , which became known as “ Luanda Leaks ” in a reference to that country ’ s capital .

LISBON, Portugal (AP) - A Portuguese hacker whose explosive revelations rattled European soccer told judges at the start of his trial Friday that he was “disgusted” by what he uncovered and had acted in the public interest for no personal gain.
A Lisbon court is hearing the case against 31-year-old Rui Pinto, who was extradited last year from Hungary where he had lived since 2015, after his exposés on the “Football Leaks” website. The disclosures embarrassed star players, top clubs and influential agents between 2015-18.
Pinto, wearing a dark blue open-necked shirt, jeans and sneakers, sat alone in the court facing three black-robed judges, as is customary in Portugal.
Pinto has admitted he was behind the information published on the website, where he used the pseudonym “John,” but argued he is not a criminal.
“I’m a whistleblower. I published a lot of information that’s in the public interest,” Pinto told the court in an opening statement after the 90 charges were read to him.
He was “shocked and disgusted” by what he found, and said he has collaborated with foreign and national authorities to help investigate alleged crimes in soccer.
“I made public a lot of things that never would have been known,” Pinto said, standing before the judges and reading from a blue spiral notebook.
The website published information about the transfer fees and salaries of such stars as Brazil’s Neymar, then at Barcelona, Radamel Falcao at Monaco and Gareth Bale at Real Madrid. It also alleged that Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain flouted European soccer’s spending rules.
His lawyers say Pinto has helped authorities in Europe and beyond to tackle crime in the sport, especially murky financial dealings.
They say Pinto was about to enter a witness protection program in France, with whose authorities he was cooperating on soccer investigations, before he was arrested, and has also cooperated with authorities in Belgium, Switzerland and Malta.
In brief testimony on the opening day, Pinto stated his name and said he is single and unemployed, though he gave his profession as a buyer and seller of old books and antiques.
After his arrest in Budapest, Pinto spent 18 months in pre-trial detention in Lisbon, including seven months in isolation, before being released last month after starting to cooperate with Portuguese police and entering a witness protection program.
Pinto told the court he is “in the weird position of being accused and a protected witness at the same time.”
He added: “My work as a whistleblower is finished.”
There was heavy security around the Lisbon court building. Pinto has claimed his life is in danger because of his revelations.
Pinto faces charges relating to hacking computers, including at the Portuguese attorney general’s office, the Portuguese Football Federation, a major Lisbon law firm, Sporting Lisbon soccer club, and Doyen sports management company. Sporting Lisbon also accuses him of sabotage, while Doyen alleges extortion.
If found guilty on all counts, Pinto could face decades in prison.
A verdict is not expected for months.
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washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Suspect in Santa Fe High athlete death to remain jailed

SANTA FE , N.M. ( AP ) - Estevan Montoya will remain in jail while he awaits trial on charges he shot and killed former Santa Fe High School basketball player Fedonta “ J.B. ” White .
State District Judge T. Glenn Ellington ruled Thursday that Montoya could pose a threat to the public and also could be in danger himself if he were released .
Ellington said there were no conditions of release “ that would ensure the safety of the community , ” the Santa Fe New Mexican reported .
Montoya , through his attorney , Dan Marlowe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of first-degree murder , among other counts .
The judge ruled last week that Montoya , 17 , will be tried as an adult .
In arguing for Montoya to be kept in custody , Prosecutor David Shapiro cited Montoya ’ s school disciplinary records , a cellphone video that he says Montoya holding and shooting a gun at a park and allegations he threatened fellow students at Capital High School with a gun .
Marlowe argued that this is the first time Montoya has been charged with a violent offense and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house arrest under the custody of his grandmother .
White died after being shot during a house party in Chupadero , north of Santa Fe , where several teenagers were allegedly drinking alcohol , prosecutors say .

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Estevan Montoya will remain in jail while he awaits trial on charges he shot and killed former Santa Fe High School basketball player Fedonta “J.B.” White.
State District Judge T. Glenn Ellington ruled Thursday that Montoya could pose a threat to the public and also could be in danger himself if he were released. Ellington said there were no conditions of release “that would ensure the safety of the community,” the Santa Fe New Mexican reported.
Montoya, through his attorney, Dan Marlowe, pleaded not guilty to the charge of first-degree murder, among other counts. The judge ruled last week that Montoya, 17, will be tried as an adult.
In arguing for Montoya to be kept in custody, Prosecutor David Shapiro cited Montoya’s school disciplinary records, a cellphone video that he says Montoya holding and shooting a gun at a park and allegations he threatened fellow students at Capital High School with a gun.
Marlowe argued that this is the first time Montoya has been charged with a violent offense and he should be placed on GPS monitoring and house arrest under the custody of his grandmother.
White died after being shot during a house party in Chupadero, north of Santa Fe, where several teenagers were allegedly drinking alcohol, prosecutors say.


washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Trump: Vote by mail and 'follow your vote' at the polls

President Trump told Pennsylvanians Thursday night to vote by mail if they prefer but also to “ follow your vote ” at their polling place on Election Day .
Speaking at a campaign rally in Latrobe , the president said voters must ensure that their ballot is counted if they vote by mail .
“ What you have to do is send in your early ballot , and then go and make sure that ballot is tabulated or counted , ” the president said .
“ And if it ’ s not counted , vote .
Follow your ballot .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ counts.
” His advice could be nearly impossible to follow in Pennsylvania , which is one of five states that do not allow mail-in ballots to begin to be verified until Election Day , Nov. 3 .
Democratic Gov .
Tom Wolf and some legislators are asking courts to allow the state to begin counting mail-in ballots earlier .
The president noted that his campaign is suing Pennsylvania in court to challenge its expanded mail-in voting system .
“ The lawyers feel very confident .
But we have to win those cases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Democrats , “ The only way they ’ re going to beat us is by doing that kind of stuff .
I ’ m trying to be nice .
The [ voting ] lists are inaccurate .
People are dead .
It ’ s a disgrace what they do to our country .
Eighty million unsolicited ballots .
They even have a provision where you don ’ t have to verify signatures .
What is going on ?
” “ I hope we have a landslide like you ’ ve never seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But if we have a close election … I want to see the results of the election on Nov. 3 .
We have to put pressure on these people .
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President Trump told Pennsylvanians Thursday night to vote by mail if they prefer but also to “follow your vote” at their polling place on Election Day.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Latrobe, the president said voters must ensure that their ballot is counted if they vote by mail.
“What you have to do is send in your early ballot, and then go and make sure that ballot is tabulated or counted,” the president said. “And if it’s not counted, vote. Follow your ballot. You have to make sure your vote counts.”
His advice could be nearly impossible to follow in Pennsylvania, which is one of five states that do not allow mail-in ballots to begin to be verified until Election Day, Nov. 3. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and some legislators are asking courts to allow the state to begin counting mail-in ballots earlier.
Voting twice is illegal.
The president noted that his campaign is suing Pennsylvania in court to challenge its expanded mail-in voting system.
“The lawyers feel very confident. But we have to win those cases,” he said.
He said of the Democrats, “The only way they’re going to beat us is by doing that kind of stuff. I’m trying to be nice. The [voting] lists are inaccurate. People are dead. It’s a disgrace what they do to our country. Eighty million unsolicited ballots. They even have a provision where you don’t have to verify signatures. What is going on?”
“I hope we have a landslide like you’ve never seen,” Mr. Trump said. “But if we have a close election … I want to see the results of the election on Nov. 3. We have to put pressure on these people.”
• Dave Boyer can be reached at dboyer@washingtontimes.com.


washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Cowboys cut key free agent addition in safety Clinton-Dix

FRISCO , Texas ( AP ) - The Dallas Cowboys released safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix on Thursday , cutting ties before the first game with the free agent they hoped could help fill the void of several losses in the secondary .
Clinton-Dix didn ’ t make it to the regular season despite being reunited with first-year coach Mike McCarthy .
He played for McCarthy for four-plus seasons in Green Bay .
The 27-year-old former Alabama star , seen as a potential starter alongside Xavier Woods when he agreed to a deal in March , was demoted during training camp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reps. Thompson started four games for the Cowboys last season .
Clinton-Dix was the most experienced safety on the roster , but executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said the Cowboys could add another one before the opener Sept. 13 at the Los Angeles Rams .
Second-year player Donovan Wilson is the only other safety with NFL experience on the roster , but McCarthy has preached flexibility among all the defensive backs .
Several cornerbacks could be considered for work at safety .
Clinton-Dix signed a one-year deal with $ 2.25 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Cowboys $ 1.5 million in salary cap relief .
The Packers drafted Clinton-Dix 21st overall in 2014 .
He had 14 of his 16 career interceptions with Green Bay , including a career-high five in 2016 .
The Packers traded him to Washington during the 2018 season , and Clinton-Dix spent last year in Chicago .
His signing came after Dallas lost three-year starter Jeff Heath to the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency .
Byron Jones , who played safety earlier in his career , was another free agent departure , @ @ @

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys released safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix on Thursday, cutting ties before the first game with the free agent they hoped could help fill the void of several losses in the secondary.
Clinton-Dix didn’t make it to the regular season despite being reunited with first-year coach Mike McCarthy. He played for McCarthy for four-plus seasons in Green Bay.
The 27-year-old former Alabama star, seen as a potential starter alongside Xavier Woods when he agreed to a deal in March, was demoted during training camp. Darian Thompson took over his first-team reps. Thompson started four games for the Cowboys last season.
Clinton-Dix was the most experienced safety on the roster, but executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said the Cowboys could add another one before the opener Sept. 13 at the Los Angeles Rams.
Second-year player Donovan Wilson is the only other safety with NFL experience on the roster, but McCarthy has preached flexibility among all the defensive backs. Several cornerbacks could be considered for work at safety.
Clinton-Dix signed a one-year deal with $2.25 million guaranteed, but his release will give the Cowboys $1.5 million in salary cap relief.
The Packers drafted Clinton-Dix 21st overall in 2014. He had 14 of his 16 career interceptions with Green Bay, including a career-high five in 2016. The Packers traded him to Washington during the 2018 season, and Clinton-Dix spent last year in Chicago.
His signing came after Dallas lost three-year starter Jeff Heath to the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency. Byron Jones, who played safety earlier in his career, was another free agent departure, to Miami.
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washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Steve Young won't paint BLM on Atlantic City Boardwalk

ATLANTIC CITY , N.J. — An Atlantic City community activist who had planned to lead protesters Friday in painting “ Black Lives Matter ” on the seaside gambling resort ’ s history Boardwalk says they no longer plan to do so .
Instead , Steve Young said he will accept Mayor Marty Small ’ s invitation to participate in a city-sponsored event Friday afternoon where the words will be painted onto the pavement of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in front of the city ’ s Civil Rights Garden .
“ We will not be painting anything on the Boardwalk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday night .
“ We want everyone to stand with us in peace and non-violence.
” Young said his event will go on as planned at 1 p.m. in front of Boardwalk Hall , except for the painting component .
“ We are proud to be part of the Black Lives Matter movement and part of that statement being made , ” he said .
Faced with the prospect of protesters defacing the Boardwalk , which Small said would be illegal , the mayor on Wednesday announced the city would hold its own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slogan would be painted prominently in a public place , hoping to co-opt the protest .
The city event is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Young ’ s announcement that no one would attempt to paint on the Boardwalk appears to have reduced the likelihood of confrontation .
There have been three racial justice demonstrations in Atlantic City this year .
The first , on May 31 , was followed by theft and property destruction for which about 100 people were charged .
A second on June 6 was peaceful .
Young organized the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permitted to reopen after more than three months of being shut due to the coronavirus outbreak .
He was among seven people arrested when marchers tried to block the entrance of the Atlantic City Expressway , the main route to the city and its casinos .
The city is trying to strip Young of two city posts he holds as a consequence of the July 4 protest , whose stated goal was to “ shut the city down .
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — An Atlantic City community activist who had planned to lead protesters Friday in painting “Black Lives Matter” on the seaside gambling resort’s history Boardwalk says they no longer plan to do so.
Instead, Steve Young said he will accept Mayor Marty Small’s invitation to participate in a city-sponsored event Friday afternoon where the words will be painted onto the pavement of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in front of the city’s Civil Rights Garden.
“We will not be painting anything on the Boardwalk,” Young told The Associated Press Thursday night. “We want everyone to stand with us in peace and non-violence.”
Young said his event will go on as planned at 1 p.m. in front of Boardwalk Hall, except for the painting component.
“We are proud to be part of the Black Lives Matter movement and part of that statement being made,” he said.
Faced with the prospect of protesters defacing the Boardwalk, which Small said would be illegal, the mayor on Wednesday announced the city would hold its own event in which the movement’s slogan would be painted prominently in a public place, hoping to co-opt the protest.
The city event is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Young’s announcement that no one would attempt to paint on the Boardwalk appears to have reduced the likelihood of confrontation.
There have been three racial justice demonstrations in Atlantic City this year. The first, on May 31, was followed by theft and property destruction for which about 100 people were charged. A second on June 6 was peaceful.
Young organized the July 4 protest as the casinos were permitted to reopen after more than three months of being shut due to the coronavirus outbreak. He was among seven people arrested when marchers tried to block the entrance of the Atlantic City Expressway, the main route to the city and its casinos.
The city is trying to strip Young of two city posts he holds as a consequence of the July 4 protest, whose stated goal was to “shut the city down.”


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washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Organizer: We won't paint BLM on Atlantic City Boardwalk

ATLANTIC CITY , N.J. ( AP ) - An Atlantic City community activist who had planned to lead protesters Friday in painting “ Black Lives Matter ” on the seaside gambling resort ’ s historic Boardwalk says they no longer plan to do so .
Instead , Steve Young said he will accept Mayor Marty Small ’ s invitation to participate in a city-sponsored event Friday afternoon where the words will be painted onto the pavement of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in front of the city ’ s Civil Rights Garden .
“ We will not be painting anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Associated Press Thursday night .
“ We want everyone to stand with us in peace and non-violence.
” Young said his event will go on as planned at 1 p.m. in front of Boardwalk Hall , except for the painting component .
“ We are proud to be part of the Black Lives Matter movement and part of that statement being made , ” he said .
Faced with the prospect of protesters defacing the Boardwalk , which Small said would be illegal , the mayor on Wednesday announced the city would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement ’ s slogan would be painted prominently in a public place , hoping to co-opt the protest .
The city event is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Young ’ s announcement that no one would attempt to paint on the Boardwalk appears to have reduced the likelihood of confrontation .
There have been three racial justice demonstrations in Atlantic City this year .
The first , on May 31 , was followed by theft and property destruction for which about 100 people were charged .
A second on June 6 was peaceful .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the casinos were permitted to reopen after more than three months of being shut due to the coronavirus outbreak .
He was among seven people arrested when marchers tried to block the entrance of the Atlantic City Expressway , the main route to the city and its casinos .
The city is trying to strip Young of two city posts he holds as a consequence of the July 4 protest , whose stated goal was to “ shut the city down .
”

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - An Atlantic City community activist who had planned to lead protesters Friday in painting “Black Lives Matter” on the seaside gambling resort’s historic Boardwalk says they no longer plan to do so.
Instead, Steve Young said he will accept Mayor Marty Small’s invitation to participate in a city-sponsored event Friday afternoon where the words will be painted onto the pavement of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in front of the city’s Civil Rights Garden.
“We will not be painting anything on the Boardwalk,” Young told The Associated Press Thursday night. “We want everyone to stand with us in peace and non-violence.”
Young said his event will go on as planned at 1 p.m. in front of Boardwalk Hall, except for the painting component.
“We are proud to be part of the Black Lives Matter movement and part of that statement being made,” he said.
Faced with the prospect of protesters defacing the Boardwalk, which Small said would be illegal, the mayor on Wednesday announced the city would hold its own event in which the movement’s slogan would be painted prominently in a public place, hoping to co-opt the protest.
The city event is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Young’s announcement that no one would attempt to paint on the Boardwalk appears to have reduced the likelihood of confrontation.
There have been three racial justice demonstrations in Atlantic City this year. The first, on May 31, was followed by theft and property destruction for which about 100 people were charged. A second on June 6 was peaceful.
Young organized the July 4 protest as the casinos were permitted to reopen after more than three months of being shut due to the coronavirus outbreak. He was among seven people arrested when marchers tried to block the entrance of the Atlantic City Expressway, the main route to the city and its casinos.
The city is trying to strip Young of two city posts he holds as a consequence of the July 4 protest, whose stated goal was to “shut the city down.”
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washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Man charged in student's death was also charged as juvenile

CHICAGO ( AP ) - A man charged in the July killing of a University of Illinois student was one of five Chicago youths accused of murder after another teen was shot to death during an attempted car theft last year , authorities said Thursday .
Cook County prosecutors say 18-year-old Steven Davis fatally shot 21-year-old Be ’ Rasheet Mitchell on July 16 .
Mitchell was trying to defend his sister , who was Davis ’ girlfriend , during a domestic incident when he was shot in the abdomen , authorities said .
He died the next day at Christ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was arrested in Galesburg nearly two weeks later and charged with first-degree murder .
He is being held without bond in Cook County Jail .
Mitchell was pursuing a master ’ s degree in architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of his death .
“ It shouldn ’ t have happened .
It shouldn ’ t have happened , ” Mitchell ’ s father , Manuel Mitchell , told the Chicago Sun-Times .
“ Now , I just hope that he ( Davis ) gets what he deserves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it just seems like people seem to slip through the holes in some cases like this and I don ’ t want to see that happen.
” Davis was one of five Chicago teens charged with murder in Lake County in August 2019 .
Lake County prosecutors said at the time that six people traveled to the northern suburbs from Chicago to commit burglaries .
The teens were trying to break into a car in Old Mill Creek when the vehicle ’ s owner came outside .
The 75-year-old owner , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry permit , fired his gun at two teens who approached him , authorities said .
Jaquan Swopes , 14 , was fatally shot .
Davis and four others were initially charged with murder .
Those charges were later dropped and Davis and three others saw their cases transferred to juvenile court .
Charges against an 18-year-old defendant were reduced to conspiracy to commit burglary and criminal trespass to a vehicle .
Davis ’ attorney declined to comment on his past and current charges .
In a statement issued Thursday , the Lake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office noted that the juvenile justice system can never predict how someone will respond to treatment and can never guarantee that person will not relapse into criminal activity .
“ Many youth that enter our juvenile justice system successfully complete the requirements placed upon them and go on to become productive adults .
That was our hope in this case , ” the state ’ s attorney ’ s office said .
“ It is unfortunate this offender chose not to take advantage of the opportunity and , instead , allegedly chose to @ @ @ @ @ @

CHICAGO (AP) - A man charged in the July killing of a University of Illinois student was one of five Chicago youths accused of murder after another teen was shot to death during an attempted car theft last year, authorities said Thursday.
Cook County prosecutors say 18-year-old Steven Davis fatally shot 21-year-old Be’Rasheet Mitchell on July 16. Mitchell was trying to defend his sister, who was Davis’ girlfriend, during a domestic incident when he was shot in the abdomen, authorities said. He died the next day at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
Davis was arrested in Galesburg nearly two weeks later and charged with first-degree murder. He is being held without bond in Cook County Jail.
Mitchell was pursuing a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of his death.
“It shouldn’t have happened. It shouldn’t have happened,” Mitchell’s father, Manuel Mitchell, told the Chicago Sun-Times. “Now, I just hope that he (Davis) gets what he deserves. Knowing his past record and this, it just seems like people seem to slip through the holes in some cases like this and I don’t want to see that happen.”
Davis was one of five Chicago teens charged with murder in Lake County in August 2019. Lake County prosecutors said at the time that six people traveled to the northern suburbs from Chicago to commit burglaries. The teens were trying to break into a car in Old Mill Creek when the vehicle’s owner came outside. The 75-year-old owner, who had a valid FOID card and concealed carry permit, fired his gun at two teens who approached him, authorities said. Jaquan Swopes, 14, was fatally shot.
Davis and four others were initially charged with murder. Those charges were later dropped and Davis and three others saw their cases transferred to juvenile court. Charges against an 18-year-old defendant were reduced to conspiracy to commit burglary and criminal trespass to a vehicle.
Davis’ attorney declined to comment on his past and current charges.
In a statement issued Thursday, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office noted that the juvenile justice system can never predict how someone will respond to treatment and can never guarantee that person will not relapse into criminal activity.
“Many youth that enter our juvenile justice system successfully complete the requirements placed upon them and go on to become productive adults. That was our hope in this case,” the state’s attorney’s office said. “It is unfortunate this offender chose not to take advantage of the opportunity and, instead, allegedly chose to continue a destructive path.”


washingtontimes--2020-09-03--Oregon's governor calls for end to violent protest action

SALEM , Ore. ( AP ) - With protests in Portland nearing the 100-day mark , Oregon Gov .
Kate Brown on Thursday called for an end to violence even as federal agents were continuing to arrest protesters who allegedly assaulted law enforcement officers .
Protests have erupted daily in the Pacific Northwest city since the killing of George Floyd .
They are now are punctuated by clashes between Black Lives Matter demonstrators and far-right counter-protesters .
One man who was a supporter of a far-right group called Patriot Prayer was shot dead last Saturday .
“ The violence must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is no place for white supremacy or vigilantism in Oregon .
All who perpetrate violent crimes must be held equally accountable.
” The statement does not single out the small minority of left-wing protesters who have been setting fires , vandalizing buildings and throwing objects at police .
But Brown ’ s spokesman , Charles Boyle , said it “ is a collective call to action for an end to violence in Portland and affirms that those who commit violent acts must be held accountable.
” Brown ’ s condemnation of violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and local politicians , a host of organizations including the local NAACP chapter , and professional sports teams like the Trailblazers NBA team , the Timbers soccer team and the Thorns women ’ s soccer team .
Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell has denounced protesters who broke windows and set a fire this week to a business in the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives .
Protesters are angry that Wheeler has not stopped officers from using batons and tear gas against Black Lives Matter protesters .
Wheeler now reportedly plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Two people arrested by federal agents appeared in federal court on Thursday .
FBI agents arrested Hugo Ryan Berteau-Pavy , 26 , of Portland , for civil disorder , a felony .
The federal prosecutors said Berteau-Pavy allegedly aimed a laser at the eyes of law enforcement officers during a June 13 protest .
Also arrested was Eva Warner , 25 , of Beaverton , Oregon , for the same offense that allegedly occurred on Aug. 8 , the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office announced Thursday .
Warner was arrested by the U.S @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office said .
Both were released pending further proceedings .
The cases are being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the District of Oregon .
As of a week ago , 74 people were facing federal charges for crimes allegedly committed during demonstrations in Portland since at least May 29 , U.S. Attorney Billy Williams said .
“ Violent agitators have hijacked any semblance of First Amendment protected activity , engaging in violent criminal acts and destruction of public safety , ” Williams said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who says she was intentionally struck in the arm by a pickup truck sporting flags supporting police and President Donald Trump flags on Saturday has filed a $ 45,000 lawsuit against the truck ’ s driver , The Oregonian/OregonLive reported .

SALEM, Ore. (AP) - With protests in Portland nearing the 100-day mark, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday called for an end to violence even as federal agents were continuing to arrest protesters who allegedly assaulted law enforcement officers.
Protests have erupted daily in the Pacific Northwest city since the killing of George Floyd. They are now are punctuated by clashes between Black Lives Matter demonstrators and far-right counter-protesters. One man who was a supporter of a far-right group called Patriot Prayer was shot dead last Saturday.
“The violence must stop,” Brown wrote. “There is no place for white supremacy or vigilantism in Oregon. All who perpetrate violent crimes must be held equally accountable.”
The statement does not single out the small minority of left-wing protesters who have been setting fires, vandalizing buildings and throwing objects at police. But Brown’s spokesman, Charles Boyle, said it “is a collective call to action for an end to violence in Portland and affirms that those who commit violent acts must be held accountable.”
Brown’s condemnation of violence was also signed by almost two-dozen state and local politicians, a host of organizations including the local NAACP chapter, and professional sports teams like the Trailblazers NBA team, the Timbers soccer team and the Thorns women’s soccer team.
Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell has denounced protesters who broke windows and set a fire this week to a business in the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives. Protesters are angry that Wheeler has not stopped officers from using batons and tear gas against Black Lives Matter protesters. Wheeler now reportedly plans to move out of the building.
Two people arrested by federal agents appeared in federal court on Thursday.
FBI agents arrested Hugo Ryan Berteau-Pavy, 26, of Portland, for civil disorder, a felony. The federal prosecutors said Berteau-Pavy allegedly aimed a laser at the eyes of law enforcement officers during a June 13 protest.
Also arrested was Eva Warner, 25, of Beaverton, Oregon, for the same offense that allegedly occurred on Aug. 8, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Warner was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in a Portland apartment, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Both were released pending further proceedings. The cases are being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.
As of a week ago, 74 people were facing federal charges for crimes allegedly committed during demonstrations in Portland since at least May 29, U.S. Attorney Billy Williams said.
“Violent agitators have hijacked any semblance of First Amendment protected activity, engaging in violent criminal acts and destruction of public safety,” Williams said last week.
Meanwhile, a woman who says she was intentionally struck in the arm by a pickup truck sporting flags supporting police and President Donald Trump flags on Saturday has filed a $45,000 lawsuit against the truck’s driver, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--State overpaid furloughed school staff; now wants money back

PORTLAND , Ore. ( AP ) - The Oregon Employment Department erroneously paid about $ 100,000 in unemployment benefits to 155 eastern Oregon school district staff who were furloughed last spring , according to the Baker School District .
The state wants the money back .
The district learned about the problem last week , said Michelle Glover , the schools ’ business manager .
She said the overpayments amounted to between $ 630 and $ 730 per employee , The Oregonian/OregonLive reported .
The state isn ’ t demanding that workers repay it now , according to Glover .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state will deduct the funds from any future unemployment claims those staffers make .
“ This is going to be a hardship on our staff , ” Glover wrote in an email Thursday .
The employment department has struggled to administer its benefits program during the pandemic .
It declined to address this problem , saying state law prevents it from discussing unemployment claims at any organization – even school districts and other public entities that are generally subject to public records disclosure .
The Baker City schools , like other districts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week when the pandemic began to save money in anticipation of a fall budget crunch .
The Baker School District tapped into the state ’ s Work Share program to compensate employees for the lost wages .
Work Share requires that participating employers furlough their employees for at least 20 % of their work week , with a 40-hour limit on the work week .
The Baker School District , though , usually operates on a four-day-a-week schedule .
Because of a quirk of the calendar , the district didn ’ t meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in May that included Memorial Day .

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Employment Department erroneously paid about $100,000 in unemployment benefits to 155 eastern Oregon school district staff who were furloughed last spring, according to the Baker School District.
The state wants the money back.
The district learned about the problem last week, said Michelle Glover, the schools’ business manager. She said the overpayments amounted to between $630 and $730 per employee, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.
The state isn’t demanding that workers repay it now, according to Glover. But if they don’t, the state will deduct the funds from any future unemployment claims those staffers make.
“This is going to be a hardship on our staff,” Glover wrote in an email Thursday.
The employment department has struggled to administer its benefits program during the pandemic. It declined to address this problem, saying state law prevents it from discussing unemployment claims at any organization – even school districts and other public entities that are generally subject to public records disclosure.
The Baker City schools, like other districts, furloughed employees for one day a week when the pandemic began to save money in anticipation of a fall budget crunch. The Baker School District tapped into the state’s Work Share program to compensate employees for the lost wages.
Work Share requires that participating employers furlough their employees for at least 20% of their work week, with a 40-hour limit on the work week. The Baker School District, though, usually operates on a four-day-a-week schedule.
Because of a quirk of the calendar, the district didn’t meet that 20% threshold for the week in May that included Memorial Day.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--7 injured in explosion at Tennessee home

MEMPHIS , Tenn. ( AP ) - Seven people were injured in an explosion at a home in Tennessee , @ @ @ @ @ was reported Thursday night at a home in north Memphis , news outlets reported .
@ @ @ @ @ the home damaged and seven people , three adults and four children , outside the @ @ @ @ @ Lt. Wayne Cooke told news outlets that the victims suffered second- and third-degree burns and @ @ @ @ @ in critical condition .
Fire officials are investigating what caused the explosion .

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A natural gas leak caused an explosion that injured seven people in a home in Memphis, Tennessee, fire officials said Friday.
Four adults and three children were taken to hospitals with second- and third-degree burns on 70% to 80% of their bodies after the explosion Thursday night, Memphis Fire Department Lt. Wayne Cooke said in a news release.
The adults injured in the explosion are in their 30s. Cooke said the children are 4, 10 and 13 years old.
When firefighters arrived, they found that the exterior of the one-story, wood-frame house had collapsed. They searched the house but found that everyone had already exited, Cooke said.
The home did not have a working smoke alarm, Cooke said. Fire investigators determined the cause as a natural gas leak from a water heater inside the house, Cooke said.
The explosion caused more than $15,000 in damage to the house and its contents, Cooke said.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--School re-examining Native American imagery, mascot

HAMPTON , N.H. ( AP ) - A New Hampshire high school is re-examining its Native American imagery and mascot @ @ @ @ @ of decorative feathers on its website .
The “ W ” on the Winnacunnet High @ @ @ @ @ featured the feathers .
Superintendent William Lupini tells Seacoastonline.com that administrators are now preparing to @ @ @ @ @ members on re-examining the mascot .
The Warrior mascot has been illustrated with symbols ranging @ @ @ @ @ feathers to a statue of an indigenous person with a headdress .
The thinking follows @ @ @ @ @ Corina Chao and Mary Casey , who collected more than 3,600 signatures calling for Native @ @ @ @ @ the school .
Their petition led to a debate in town about whether the mascot @ @ @ @ @ tribute to Native Americans .
A counter petition collected more than 1,700 signatures .
Selectman @ @ @ @ @ to remove the Native American imagery is going “ too far ” and he believes @ @ @ @ @ Native American people .

HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) - A New Hampshire high school is re-examining its Native American imagery and mascot, starting with the removal of decorative feathers on its website.
The “W” on the Winnacunnet High School website in Hampton once featured the feathers.
Superintendent William Lupini tells Seacoastonline.com that administrators are now preparing to work with students and community members on re-examining the mascot. The Warrior mascot has been illustrated with symbols ranging from Native American arrows and feathers to a statue of an indigenous person with a headdress.
The thinking follows a petition from school alumni Corina Chao and Mary Casey, who collected more than 3,600 signatures calling for Native symbolism to be removed from the school. Their petition led to a debate in town about whether the mascot is an insult or a tribute to Native Americans. A counter petition collected more than 1,700 signatures.
Selectman Rusty Bridle said the push to remove the Native American imagery is going “too far” and he believes the mascot gives honor to Native American people.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--Jamaica's Holness wins big in early Jamaican elections

ST. CATHERINE , Jamaica ( AP ) - Prime Minister Andrew Holness won big in his bet on early elections as his Jamaica Labour Party captured 49 of 63 seats in Parliament , swamping the rival People ’ s National Party .
Addressing the nation on a virtual livestream after the PNP conceded defeat Thursday evening , Holness congratulated Jamaicans for a smooth and fair election held amid restrictions aimed at stifling the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Tonight the victor is the people of Jamaica .
“ What it says to me is that the Jamaican people are maturing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policies can have destructive impact on the national good , ” he said .
The party won despite a recent spike in COVID-19 cases that has threatened several years of strong economic growth .
Debt had been shrinking , unemployment hit a record low and the stock market was booming .
The JLP focused on pledges to rebuild the economy from the fallout of the pandemic , which has damaged tourism and exports .
The PNP focused on providing social programs to assist the most vulnerable , including students , poor and working-class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due until February 2021 , but on August 11 , Holness called for a new general vote .
The PNP and the JLP have been political rivals since Jamaica gained political independence in 1962 .
In the last general election in 2016 , the JLP won a narrow 33-30 advantage .
With over 800 new cases of the novel coronavirus recorded since last week , Jamaicans were voting with a spike looming , and local experts worried that the election would exacerbate a possible health crisis .
The country of nearly 3 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 deaths since the start of the epidemic .
Voters were required to wear masks and maintain physical distancing .
Special times for voting were laid out for thos who have tested positive for COVID-19 .

ST. CATHERINE, Jamaica (AP) - Prime Minister Andrew Holness won big in his bet on early elections as his Jamaica Labour Party captured 49 of 63 seats in Parliament, swamping the rival People’s National Party.
Addressing the nation on a virtual livestream after the PNP conceded defeat Thursday evening, Holness congratulated Jamaicans for a smooth and fair election held amid restrictions aimed at stifling the coronavirus pandemic.
“Tonight the victor is the people of Jamaica.
“What it says to me is that the Jamaican people are maturing in their outlook; they understand that populist policies can have destructive impact on the national good,” he said.
The party won despite a recent spike in COVID-19 cases that has threatened several years of strong economic growth. Debt had been shrinking, unemployment hit a record low and the stock market was booming.
The JLP focused on pledges to rebuild the economy from the fallout of the pandemic, which has damaged tourism and exports. The PNP focused on providing social programs to assist the most vulnerable, including students, poor and working-class Jamaicans.
Fitch Ratings, a U.S. credit rating agency, said the election results will ensure the continuity of economic and fiscal policies, but warned Jamaica still faces challenges. Remittances have dropped, tourist arrivals in July were only 16% of those a year ago, and the Bank of Jamaica expects a 7% to 10% contraction of the island’s GDP for the current fiscal year despite a $520 million loan from the International Monetary Fund in May.
Elections weren’t constitutionally due until February 2021, but on August 11, Holness called for a new general vote.
The PNP and the JLP have been political rivals since Jamaica gained political independence in 1962. In the last general election in 2016, the JLP won a narrow 33-30 advantage.
With over 800 new cases of the novel coronavirus recorded since last week, Jamaicans were voting with a spike looming, and local experts worried that the election would exacerbate a possible health crisis. The country of nearly 3 million has reported more than 2,400 cases and 21 deaths since the start of the epidemic.
Voters were required to wear masks and maintain physical distancing. Special times for voting were laid out for those who have tested positive for COVID-19.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--Man charged in slaying of infant struck by stray bullet

PITTSBURGH ( AP ) - A man has been charged with homicide in the shooting death of an infant who @ @ @ @ @ bullet that went into his family ’ s apartment during a shootout on a Pittsburgh @ @ @ @ @ .
Andre Crawford , 29 , of McKeesport , was also charged with attempted homicide @ @ @ @ @ It wasn ’ t known if he ’ s retained an attorney .
The charges @ @ @ @ @ shooting death of Zykier Young .
The year-old boy was sleeping in his family ’ @ @ @ @ @ struck in the head by a bullet that traveled through two walls before it hit @ @ @ @ @ He was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead there several hours later .
@ @ @ @ @ sparked the shootout , which apparently involved several people .
Numerous shots were fired during @ @ @ @ @ other injuries were reported .

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Three men have been charged with homicide in the shooting death of an infant who was struck by a stray bullet that went into his family’s apartment during a shootout on a Pittsburgh street, authorities announced Friday.
Andre Crawford, 29, of McKeesport, and Devon Thompson, 36, and Marvin Hill Jr., 41, both of Spring Hill, were at the Three Rivers Manor apartment complex when they opened fire on Aug. 24, Pittsburgh police said. Authorities have not said was sparked the shootout, but said numerous rounds were fired.
Zykier Young was sleeping in his family’s apartment when he was struck in the head by a bullet that traveled through two walls before it hit him, authorities said. The year-old boy was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead there several hours later.
No other injuries were reported in the shootout.
Besides the homicide charge, Crawford was also charged with attempted homicide and a weapons offense. He and Hill were in custody Friday, authorities said, and an arrest warrant has been issued for Thompson.
Hill was already being held at the Allegheny County Jail on unrelated outstanding warrants. It wasn’t known if he or Crawford have retained an attorney.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--UN begins withdrawal from South Sudan protection camps

JOHANNESBURG ( AP ) - The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan said on Friday it has begun withdrawing its troops and police from the protection of civilians camps that continue to shelter more than 180,000 people two years after the end of the country ’ s civil war .
A statement cited the need to shift peacekeepers to new hotspots in the country where hundreds of people have been killed this year in intercommunal violence , notably Jonglei state .
No one will be forced to leave the camps , the U.N. said , adding that South Sudan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their security .
For the scores of thousands still sheltering in the crowded U.N. camps , “ any threats that existed a few years ago are no longer in existence today , ” U.N. special representative David Shearer told reporters .
It is not clear how long the withdrawal will take .
The process has begun at the camps in Wau and Bor , the U.N. said .
The other camps are in Malakal , Bentiu and the capital , Juba .
South Sudan ’ s civil war killed nearly 400,000 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world ’ s youngest country won independence from Sudan .
As frantic civilians sought shelter , the U.N. in an unprecedented move threw open its gates and took them in .
The camps have seen attacks over the years , and insecurity outside them became so severe that some women venturing out for wood or other supplies were sexually assaulted .
There has been talk of closing the camps in recent years .
Now , instead , the U.N. mission says South Sudan ’ s police will be responsible for law and order @ @ @ @ @ @ @

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan said Friday it has begun withdrawing its troops and police from the civilian protection camps that began as a frantic experiment in the heat of civil war and still shelter more than 180,000 people two years after the conflict ended.
Those peacekeepers must shift to new hotspots where several hundred people have been killed this year in intercommunal violence, notably Jonglei state, U.N. special representative David Shearer told reporters.
“It’s a significant withdrawal of numbers for us,” he said, adding that generally a company of 150 soldiers is assisted by one or two companies of police in guarding the camps.
No one will be forced to leave the camps, he said, adding that South Sudan’s government will take over responsibility for their security.
South Sudan’s five-year civil war killed nearly 400,000 people and erupted just two years after the world’s youngest country won independence from Sudan. As frightened civilians sought shelter, the U.N. in an unprecedented move threw open its gates and took them in.
The camps have seen attacks over the years, and insecurity outside them became so severe that some women venturing out for wood or other supplies were sexually assaulted.
The sites were meant to protect people “in imminent physical danger,” and for the thousands still sheltering in the crowded camps, “any threats that existed a few years ago are no longer in existence today,” Shearer said.
It is not clear how long the complete withdrawal will take. The process has begun at the camps in Wau and Bor, the U.N. said. The other camps are in Malakal, Bentiu and the capital, Juba.
Cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the camps, a major concern due to the crowded conditions and the few to no resources for intensive care. Data from the U.N. mission show more peacekeepers have died this year than in any year during the civil war, with the most deaths - 11 - attributed to illness. Six peacekeepers died in June. It was not clear how many died from COVID-19.
There has been talk of closing the camps in recent years. Now, instead, the U.N. mission says South Sudan’s police will be responsible for law and order once the U.N. peacekeepers have gone.
South Sudan still struggles to slowly implement a 2018 peace deal that was meant to lead to elections. Shearer said he does not think the ongoing intercommunal violence in Jonglei threatens the agreement “because I see the main parties very committed to the peace process.”
The concern is that such violence can become political, he added. For now, the heavy rains that have displaced more than 150,00 people in the region are forcing armed groups to pull back, but “tensions still remain very high,” Shearer said.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--Virginia city renames burial site of Stonewall Jackson

LEXINGTON , Va. ( AP ) - A Virginia city has officially renamed the cemetery where Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson is buried .
The city council in Lexington voted unanimously Thursday to adopt a law changing the name of Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery to Oak Grove Cemetery , news outlets reported .
The Civil War general , who owned slaves and fought to defend the practice , was buried in the cemetery more than 150 years ago .
Officials faced calls from community members in June to change the name and remove all other monuments and places honoring Confederate figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world faced similar demands to address racist legacies during demonstrations against racial injustice .
The council voted unanimously in July to change the name and moved forward with the change even after receiving hundreds of comments demanding the decision be reversed , The Roanoke Times said .
Councilman Chuck Smith said the effect on tourism would likely be “ negligible ” and added that supporting the racist legacy of Jackson would be “ unacceptable and indefensible.
” “ Visitors interested in Jackson don ’ t come for the sign , they come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Jackson owned slaves and fought for slavery … Memorializing Jackson in a Lexington city cemetery announces to everyone that the city and its residents support Jackson and what he stood and fought for .
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LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) - A Virginia city has officially renamed the cemetery where Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson is buried.
The city council in Lexington voted unanimously Thursday to adopt a law changing the name of Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery to Oak Grove Cemetery, news outlets reported.
The Civil War general, who owned slaves and fought to defend the practice, was buried in the cemetery more than 150 years ago.
Officials faced calls from community members in June to change the name and remove all other monuments and places honoring Confederate figures within city limits, as communities around the world faced similar demands to address racist legacies during demonstrations against racial injustice.
The council voted unanimously in July to change the name and moved forward with the change even after receiving hundreds of comments demanding the decision be reversed, The Roanoke Times said.
Councilman Chuck Smith said the effect on tourism would likely be “negligible” and added that supporting the racist legacy of Jackson would be “unacceptable and indefensible.”
“Visitors interested in Jackson don’t come for the sign, they come for the man,” he said. “Jackson owned slaves and fought for slavery … Memorializing Jackson in a Lexington city cemetery announces to everyone that the city and its residents support Jackson and what he stood and fought for.”


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--Tokyo Olympic CEO: Vaccine not requirement to hold games

TOKYO ( AP ) - A vaccine is not a requirement for holding next year ’ s postponed Olympics and Paralympics , the CEO of the Tokyo Games said Friday .
Toshiro Muto was speaking after a task force meeting with government officials , disease experts and Japanese Olympic officials .
It ’ s the first of several high-level meetings dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic as Tokyo tries to figure out if it can hold the games .
“ It ’ s not a prerequisite , ” Muto said of the vaccine .
“ The International Olympic Committee and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not a condition for the delivery of the Tokyo 2020 Games .
A vaccine is not a requirement .
Of course , if vaccines are developed we ’ ll really appreciate it .
And for Tokyo 2020 this will be great .
But if you ask me if that ’ s a condition - it ’ s not a condition.
” The task force meetings over the next several months will deal with issue like getting athletes into Japan , COVID-19 testing , measures to keep venues safe , anti-virus measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues and the status of fans .
A statement outlining the schedule of five meetings said an “ interim summary is planned by approximately the end of 2020.
” “ As far a spectators , we don ’ t have any conditions yet , but we ’ d like to avoid no spectators , ” Muto said .
Japan is facing a major challenge , with the public skeptical the Olympics can take place - or should take place .
Japan has already invested billions , and the delay is likely to cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of almost 13,000 Japanese companies showed 53.6 % want the games canceled or postponed again .
The IOC has said if the Olympics can ’ t happen in 2021 , they will be canceled .
A poll in July found that two-thirds of the public also favors another postponement or cancellation .
“ While living with the coronavirus , we need to make sure that athletes can perform at their best and audiences enjoy the games safely , ” deputy chief cabinet secretary Kasuhiro Sugita said at the meeting .
“ To achieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , testing and medical systems and the operations of the venues.
” Japan has reported about 1,300 deaths from COVID-19 but new cases in Tokyo have fallen in the last few weeks .
The challenge will be bringing in athletes representing 206 nations and territories where COVID-19 conditions are vastly different .

TOKYO (AP) - A vaccine is not a requirement for holding next year’s postponed Olympics and Paralympics, the CEO of the Tokyo Games said Friday.
Toshiro Muto was speaking after a task force meeting with government officials, disease experts and Japanese Olympic officials. It’s the first of several high-level meetings dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic as Tokyo tries to figure out if it can hold the games.
“It’s not a prerequisite,” Muto said of the vaccine. “The International Olympic Committee and the WHO already discussed this matter. It’s not a condition for the delivery of the Tokyo 2020 Games. A vaccine is not a requirement. Of course, if vaccines are developed we’ll really appreciate it. And for Tokyo 2020 this will be great. But if you ask me if that’s a condition - it’s not a condition.”
The task force meetings over the next several months will deal with issue like getting athletes into Japan, COVID-19 testing, measures to keep venues safe, anti-virus measures at the Athletes’ Village, immigration issues and the status of fans.
A statement outlining the schedule of five meetings said an “interim summary is planned by approximately the end of 2020.”
“As far a spectators, we don’t have any conditions yet, but we’d like to avoid no spectators,” Muto said.
Japan is facing a major challenge, with the public skeptical the Olympics can take place - or should take place. Japan has already invested billions, and the delay is likely to cost billions more.
A poll last month of almost 13,000 Japanese companies showed 53.6% want the games canceled or postponed again. The IOC has said if the Olympics can’t happen in 2021, they will be canceled.
A poll in July found that two-thirds of the public also favors another postponement or cancellation.
“While living with the coronavirus, we need to make sure that athletes can perform at their best and audiences enjoy the games safely,” deputy chief cabinet secretary Kasuhiro Sugita said at the meeting. “To achieve that, we will adjust border controls, testing and medical systems and the operations of the venues.”
Japan has reported about 1,300 deaths from COVID-19 but new cases in Tokyo have fallen in the last few weeks. The challenge will be bringing in athletes representing 206 nations and territories where COVID-19 conditions are vastly different.
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washingtontimes--2020-09-04--Everett man identified as person killed in park

EVERETT .
Wash. ( AP ) - A man killed near the Snohomish River has been identified as James R. @ @ @ @ @ Everett .
Scannell was shot around 3:15 p.m. Monday at Langus Riverfront Park , The @ @ @ @ @ initially reported that witnesses saw a vehicle leaving the scene .
The man died of @ @ @ @ @ to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner ’ s Office .
An autopsy confirmed the death @ @ @ @ @ to release more details Thursday but said they were still investigating .

EVERETT. Wash. (AP) - A man killed near the Snohomish River has been identified as James R. Scannell, 56, of Everett.
Scannell was shot around 3:15 p.m. Monday at Langus Riverfront Park, The Daily Herald reported. Police initially reported that witnesses saw a vehicle leaving the scene.
The man died of a gunshot wound, according to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office.
An autopsy confirmed the death was homicide. Police declined to release more details Thursday but said they were still investigating.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--Grave mistake: 'Casket' seen in river turns out to be dock

ANNAPOLIS , Md .
( AP ) - Police in Maryland investigating reports of a casket photographed bobbing up and @ @ @ @ @ the object was something far less macabre .
A post to a local radio station @ @ @ @ @ showed a rectangular object with flat sides and a curved top floating in the South @ @ @ @ @ the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis .
The concrete slab , resembling a coffin , sparked @ @ @ @ @ in the water , The Capital Gazette reported .
Department of Natural Resources police were @ @ @ @ @ where a hydrographic operations team helped pull what turned out to be a floating dock @ @ @ @ @ to the agency .

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Police in Maryland investigating reports of a casket photographed bobbing up and down in a river discovered the object was something far less macabre.
A post to a local radio station’s Facebook page Tuesday showed a rectangular object with flat sides and a curved top floating in the South River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis.
The concrete slab, resembling a coffin, sparked complaints of a possible hazard in the water, The Capital Gazette reported.
Department of Natural Resources police were dispatched to the river, where a hydrographic operations team helped pull what turned out to be a floating dock from the water, according to the agency.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--Sheriff: Florida baby dies after being left in hot car

PANAMA CITY , Fla. ( AP ) - A newborn baby died after being left inside a hot car in @ @ @ @ @ sheriff ’ s officials said .
The Bay County Sheriff ’ s Office offered few @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
Rescue crews were called to a home in Panama City late Wednesday after @ @ @ @ @ the car .
The temperature on Wednesday reached the low 90s , news outlets reported @ @ @ @ @ said the baby had possibly been left inside the vehicle for several hours .
The @ @ @ @ @ the scene .
KidsandCars.org , which is a nonprofit child safety organization , said it @ @ @ @ @ car death in Florida this year .
The sheriff ’ s office is conducting an @ @ @ @ @ speaking to witnesses to establish a timeline of events , the News Herald reported .

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - A newborn baby died after being left inside a hot car in Florida’s Panhandle, sheriff’s officials said.
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office offered few details about the case on Thursday. Rescue crews were called to a home in Panama City late Wednesday after the baby was found inside the car.
The temperature on Wednesday reached the low 90s, news outlets reported. Sheriff’s officials said the baby had possibly been left inside the vehicle for several hours. The baby was pronounced dead at the scene.
KidsandCars.org, which is a nonprofit child safety organization, said it’s the second hot car death in Florida this year.
The sheriff’s office is conducting an investigation, and will be speaking to witnesses to establish a timeline of events, the News Herald reported.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--5 men, innocent bystander wounded in Philadelphia shootout

PHILADELPHIA ( AP ) - A shootout involving two groups on a Philadelphia street has left six people wounded , @ @ @ @ @ hit by a stray bullet while sitting in bed in his apartment .
Authorities say @ @ @ @ @ fired in the shootout , which occurred late Thursday night .
An officer who happened @ @ @ @ @ gunfire and found four wounded men who he drove to a hospital , while another @ @ @ @ @ man to the hospital .
The men , who range in age from 18 to @ @ @ @ @ .
Some were in serious condition , authorities said , and at least one was @ @ @ @ @ responders at the scene soon learned an innocent bystander had been shot in his second-floor @ @ @ @ @ struck in the upper thigh by a bullet that came through his window .
He @ @ @ @ @ condition .
It wasn ’ t clear what sparked the shootout or how many people @ @ @ @

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A shootout involving two groups on a Philadelphia street has left six people wounded, including a man who was hit by a stray bullet while sitting in bed in his apartment.
Authorities say more than 30 shots were fired in the shootout, which occurred late Thursday night. An officer who happened to be nearby heard the gunfire and found four wounded men who he drove to a hospital, while another officer transported a fifth wounded man to the hospital.
The men, who range in age from 18 to 26, remained hospitalized Friday. Some were in serious condition, authorities said, and at least one was in critical condition.
Emergency responders at the scene soon learned an innocent bystander had been shot in his second-floor apartment. The man was struck in the upper thigh by a bullet that came through his window. He remained hospitalized Friday in stable condition.
It wasn’t clear what sparked the shootout or how many people overall were involved.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--Georgia pastor sentenced to 5 years for child molestation

SANDY SPRINGS , Ga. ( AP ) - A longtime pastor with metro Atlanta churches was sentenced to five years in prison and another 15 years of probation on child molestation charges .
Benjamin August Harter , 81 , pleaded guilty to three counts of child molestation last month , the Forsyth County District Attorney ’ s Office told news outlets Thursday .
Harter was arrested Aug. 30 , 2019 , five days after the Forsyth sheriff ’ s office learned of the molestation accusations .
Forsyth County Sheriff ’ s Office spokesman Cpl .
Doug Rainwater released no details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrest , but he said detectives found “ ample probable cause ” after their investigation began .
Harter must register as a sex offender when he is released from prison .
Harter served as pastor at Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church in Sandy Springs , beginning in 2014 .
The church ’ s website said Harter has led congregations in Kentucky , Florida , Texas , Atlanta and the Philippines .
An associate pastor previously said Harter wasn ’ t a pastor or a memebr of the church .
Harter was also the pastor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ located in Suwanee , for nearly three decades beginning in November 1971 .

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (AP) - A longtime pastor with metro Atlanta churches was sentenced to five years in prison and another 15 years of probation on child molestation charges.
Benjamin August Harter, 81, pleaded guilty to three counts of child molestation last month, the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office told news outlets Thursday.
Harter was arrested Aug. 30, 2019, five days after the Forsyth sheriff’s office learned of the molestation accusations. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Cpl. Doug Rainwater released no details at the time of Harter’s arrest, but he said detectives found “ample probable cause” after their investigation began.
Harter must register as a sex offender when he is released from prison.
Harter served as pastor at Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church in Sandy Springs, beginning in 2014. The church’s website said Harter has led congregations in Kentucky, Florida, Texas, Atlanta and the Philippines. An associate pastor previously said Harter wasn’t a pastor or a memebr of the church.
Harter was also the pastor at Bethany Primitive Baptist Church, now located in Suwanee, for nearly three decades beginning in November 1971.


washingtontimes--2020-09-04--Phew! Revolting spit and poo brews shown in Swedish exhibit

MALMO , Sweden ( AP ) - Desperate for a drink ?
There is spit-fermented wine , liquor fermented in prison toilets , and a strong Scottish brew served from the mouth of a taxidermied squirrel .
The Disgusting Food Museum in Malmo , Sweden , which has served up displays of bull testicles and maggot-infested cheese , is now introducing a drinks menu in the form of a temporary exhibition opening Saturday .
Museum director Andreas Ahrens said he wants to encourage people to examine their relationship with alcohol by showing the extreme measures people have taken to concoct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desperate to get drunk around the world , ” Ahrens said .
“ So whenever we find ourselves in a situation where there is no alcohol , we get quite inventive and we ’ ve been doing this for millennia.
” Most of the drinks on display are beverages that are commonly consumed somewhere in the world but which would revolt outsiders unfamiliar with the taste .
These include bitter herbal liquors like Gammel Dansk , drunk in Denmark , as well as Fernet-Branca , an Italian amaro .
“ So much of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Ahrens said .
The museum in the Swedish city of Malmo opened two years ago .
The idea was to revolt and to entertain — but also to provoke reflection on how our notions about what is delicious , or disgusting , are culturally determined .
The dozens of food items on regular display include a bull ’ s penis , frog smoothies from Peru , a wine made of baby mice that is consumed in China and Korea , and Sweden ’ s “ surstromming , ” an infamously putrid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beverages now being exhibited are equally stomach-churning .
One is an ancient Korean beverage concocted for medicinal purposes from fermented child ’ s feces and rice .
Ahrens points to a jug with a milky liquid , brewed with the help of a donation produced by his youngest daughter .
He explained that the “ poo wine ” was part of South Korean traditional medicine to help broken bones and bruises , but it is not anything familiar to Koreans today .
Other beverages on display include chicha de muko , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Ugandan gin made from fermented bananas , and a wine made from an overripe orange fermented in the tank of a prison toilet .
One display tells what happened in the Soviet Union when the government closed alcohol stores to reduce drunkenness : people began drinking perfumes and varnish , leading to the deaths of many .
Another liquid refreshment featured in the exhibition is an Icelandic beer made with whale testicle that ’ s been smoked in sheep ’ s dung .
“ Some of these things are so normal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that normal ?
” Ahrens said .
“ Why don ’ t we listen to our brains and go , ‘ Hey , if this tastes this way , maybe we shouldn ’ t drink it ?
’ ” At the entrance to the downtown museum , marks on a blackboard indicate each time someone has vomited while visiting .
Ahrens corrects a number to read “ 2 days since last vomit.
” Jan M. Olsen in Copenhagen , Denmark , contributed to this report .

MALMO, Sweden (AP) - Desperate for a drink? There is spit-fermented wine, liquor fermented in prison toilets, and a strong Scottish brew served from the mouth of a taxidermied squirrel.
The Disgusting Food Museum in Malmo, Sweden, which has served up displays of bull testicles and maggot-infested cheese, is now introducing a drinks menu in the form of a temporary exhibition opening Saturday.
Museum director Andreas Ahrens said he wants to encourage people to examine their relationship with alcohol by showing the extreme measures people have taken to concoct mind-altering brews.
“People are very desperate to get drunk around the world,” Ahrens said. “So whenever we find ourselves in a situation where there is no alcohol, we get quite inventive and we’ve been doing this for millennia.”
Most of the drinks on display are beverages that are commonly consumed somewhere in the world but which would revolt outsiders unfamiliar with the taste.
These include bitter herbal liquors like Gammel Dansk, drunk in Denmark, as well as Fernet-Branca, an Italian amaro.
“So much of what we drink is an acquired taste,” Ahrens said.
The museum in the Swedish city of Malmo opened two years ago. The idea was to revolt and to entertain — but also to provoke reflection on how our notions about what is delicious, or disgusting, are culturally determined.
The dozens of food items on regular display include a bull’s penis, frog smoothies from Peru, a wine made of baby mice that is consumed in China and Korea, and Sweden’s “surstromming,” an infamously putrid fermented herring.
Many of the fermented beverages now being exhibited are equally stomach-churning.
One is an ancient Korean beverage concocted for medicinal purposes from fermented child’s feces and rice.
Ahrens points to a jug with a milky liquid, brewed with the help of a donation produced by his youngest daughter. He explained that the “poo wine” was part of South Korean traditional medicine to help broken bones and bruises, but it is not anything familiar to Koreans today.
Other beverages on display include chicha de muko, which is spit-fermented corn meal beer from Peru, a Ugandan gin made from fermented bananas, and a wine made from an overripe orange fermented in the tank of a prison toilet.
One display tells what happened in the Soviet Union when the government closed alcohol stores to reduce drunkenness: people began drinking perfumes and varnish, leading to the deaths of many.
Another liquid refreshment featured in the exhibition is an Icelandic beer made with whale testicle that’s been smoked in sheep’s dung.
“Some of these things are so normal in some societies. Should it really be that normal?” Ahrens said. “Why don’t we listen to our brains and go, ‘Hey, if this tastes this way, maybe we shouldn’t drink it?’”
At the entrance to the downtown museum, marks on a blackboard indicate each time someone has vomited while visiting. Ahrens corrects a number to read “2 days since last vomit.”
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Jan M. Olsen in Copenhagen, Denmark, contributed to this report.