westernjournal--2020-06-06--NFL Star Larry Fitzgerald Helps Age 9 Boy Celebrate End of Cancer Treatments

Not all of us get to meet our heroes , but one little boy from Platte , South Dakota , has become fast friends with Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals .
It started under less-than-ideal circumstances but has turned into a story of hope and friendship .
In 2017 , Tennyson Erickson was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia .
He ’ s received care at the Sanford Children ’ s Castle of Care Hospital in Sioux Falls , South Dakota .
“ On February 2 , 2017 , Tennyson was diagnosed with high risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ( ALL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the Sanford Children ’ s Miracle Network shared on May 7 .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning “ Tennyson loves everyone he interacts with at the Castle of Care — the staff is more than just his doctors , nurses , etc.
, they have become his friends and have made this part of Tennyson ’ s journey so much better not only for him , but his family too !
” In 2018 , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My Wish efforts , the then-7-year-old got to meet his idol , Larry Fitzgerald .
The surprise came when Fitzgerald invited him to come to Arizona to meet him .
Tennyson even got his own custom Cardinals jersey so he could blend in with the team .
The boy got to participate in the team ’ s mini-camp practice and a media day photo shoot .
And he got to score a touchdown on the last day of the camp , according to the Cardinals team website .
Since then , Tennyson has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and remained a steadfast and loyal fan , despite enduring 21 spinal taps , 10 different chemotherapies , three ER visits , three blood transfusions , three bone aspirations and two surgeries , KNXV-TV reported .
But on May 28 , he got to do something every cancer patient dreams of doing : He got to ring the bell .
Tennyson had completed 1,206 days in treatment and got to celebrate at Stanford Children ’ s Castle of Care Hospital .
Fitzgerald was there in spirit if not in person , and made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his biggest little fan .
“ Congrats to one of my heroes , ” he shared , along with photos from the 2018 photo shoot .
“ After 1,206 days of treatment , 10 rounds of chemo , & 34 nights in the hospital , my guy Tennyson Erickson rang the bell signaling he is done with treatment and CANCER FREE !
” “ You ’ re a warrior full of strength and courage and an inspiration to us all !
” “ Tennyson Erickson celebrated the end of his cancer treatment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Castle of Care Hospital in Sioux Falls , and Larry Fitzgerald wouldn ’ t have missed it for the world , ” the Cardinals shared on Sunday .
The 9-year-old boy got to have a Zoom call with the famed football player as well , and no doubt the two will keep in touch — after all , Tennyson told him in 2018 that he wants to become a football player , too .
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Not all of us get to meet our heroes, but one little boy from Platte, South Dakota, has become fast friends with Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals.
It started under less-than-ideal circumstances but has turned into a story of hope and friendship.
In 2017, Tennyson Erickson was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
He’s received care at the Sanford Children’s Castle of Care Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
“On February 2, 2017, Tennyson was diagnosed with high risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and is currently undergoing treatment,” the Sanford Children’s Miracle Network shared on May 7.
“Tennyson loves everyone he interacts with at the Castle of Care — the staff is more than just his doctors, nurses, etc., they have become his friends and have made this part of Tennyson’s journey so much better not only for him, but his family too!”
In 2018, as part of Make-A-Wish and ESPN’s My Wish efforts, the then-7-year-old got to meet his idol, Larry Fitzgerald.
The surprise came when Fitzgerald invited him to come to Arizona to meet him.
Tennyson even got his own custom Cardinals jersey so he could blend in with the team.
The boy got to participate in the team’s mini-camp practice and a media day photo shoot. And he got to score a touchdown on the last day of the camp, according to the Cardinals team website.
Since then, Tennyson has attended several Cardinals games in Minnesota, and remained a steadfast and loyal fan, despite enduring 21 spinal taps, 10 different chemotherapies, three ER visits, three blood transfusions, three bone aspirations and two surgeries, KNXV-TV reported.
But on May 28, he got to do something every cancer patient dreams of doing: He got to ring the bell.
Tennyson had completed 1,206 days in treatment and got to celebrate at Stanford Children’s Castle of Care Hospital.
Fitzgerald was there in spirit if not in person, and made sure the world knew he was proud of his biggest little fan.
“Congrats to one of my heroes,” he shared, along with photos from the 2018 photo shoot. “After 1,206 days of treatment, 10 rounds of chemo, & 34 nights in the hospital, my guy Tennyson Erickson rang the bell signaling he is done with treatment and CANCER FREE!”
“You’re a warrior full of strength and courage and an inspiration to us all!”
Congrats to one of my heroes. After 1,206 days of treatment, 10 rounds of chemo, & 34 nights in the hospital, my guy Tennyson Erickson rang the bell signaling he is done with treatment and CANCER FREE! You’re a warrior full of strength and courage and an inspiration to us all! pic.twitter.com/adgsKXUpnK — Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) May 29, 2020
“Tennyson Erickson celebrated the end of his cancer treatment with a bell ring at Sanford Children’s Castle of Care Hospital in Sioux Falls, and Larry Fitzgerald wouldn’t have missed it for the world,” the Cardinals shared on Sunday.
The 9-year-old boy got to have a Zoom call with the famed football player as well, and no doubt the two will keep in touch — after all, Tennyson told him in 2018 that he wants to become a football player, too.
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Officers Charged with Assault After Pushing 75-Year-Old Man

Two Buffalo police officers were charged with assault Saturday , prosecutors said , after a video showed them shoving a 75-year-old protester in recent demonstrations over the death of George Floyd .
Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski , who surrendered Saturday morning , pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault .
They were released without bail .
McCabe , 32 , and Torgalski , 39 , “ crossed a line ” when they shoved the man down hard enough for him to crack his head on the ground , Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said at a news conference , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man.
” The officers had been suspended without pay Friday after a TV crew captured the confrontation the night before near the end of protests .
If convicted of the felony assault charge , they face up to seven years in prison .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning Phone messages were left on Saturday with their lawyers .
The footage shows the man , identified as longtime activist Martin Gugino , approaching a line of helmeted officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Niagara Square around the time of an 8 p.m. curfew .
Two officers push Gugino backward , and he hits his head on the pavement .
Blood spills as officers walk past .
One officer leans down to check on the injured man before another officer urges the colleague to keep walking .
The police officers “ knew this was bad , ” Flynn said of the video .
“ Look at their body language.
” The video of the encounter sparked outrage online as demonstrators take to cities across the country to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of George Floyd , a black man who died after a white police officer pressed a knee into his neck for several minutes .
“ I think there was criminal liability from what I saw on the video , ” Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said at a briefing Saturday .
“ I think what the mayor did and the district attorney did was right , and I applaud them for acting as quickly as they did.
” “ What we saw was horrendous and disgusting , and I believe , illegal , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officers who were angered over their fellow officers ’ suspensions stepped down from the department ’ s crowd control unit Friday .
The resigning officers did not leave their jobs altogether .
Several off-duty officers gathered on Saturday outside the courthouse in a show of support for the accused officers .
Flynn said he understood their concern and pointed out that he ’ s also prosecuting protesters “ who have turned into agitators ” and “ need to be dealt with as well.
” “ There will be some who say that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
“ And I say that ’ s ridiculous .
I ’ m not on anyone ’ s side.
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Two Buffalo police officers were charged with assault Saturday, prosecutors said, after a video showed them shoving a 75-year-old protester in recent demonstrations over the death of George Floyd.
Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski, who surrendered Saturday morning, pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault. They were released without bail.
McCabe, 32, and Torgalski, 39, “crossed a line” when they shoved the man down hard enough for him to crack his head on the ground, Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said at a news conference, calling the victim “a harmless 75-year-old man.”
The officers had been suspended without pay Friday after a TV crew captured the confrontation the night before near the end of protests.
If convicted of the felony assault charge, they face up to seven years in prison.
Phone messages were left on Saturday with their lawyers.
The footage shows the man, identified as longtime activist Martin Gugino, approaching a line of helmeted officers holding batons as they clear demonstrators from Niagara Square around the time of an 8 p.m. curfew.
Two officers push Gugino backward, and he hits his head on the pavement. Blood spills as officers walk past. One officer leans down to check on the injured man before another officer urges the colleague to keep walking.
The police officers “knew this was bad,” Flynn said of the video. “Look at their body language.”
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The video of the encounter sparked outrage online as demonstrators take to cities across the country to protest racial injustice sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white police officer pressed a knee into his neck for several minutes.
“I think there was criminal liability from what I saw on the video,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a briefing Saturday. “I think what the mayor did and the district attorney did was right, and I applaud them for acting as quickly as they did.”
“What we saw was horrendous and disgusting, and I believe, illegal,” he added.
But dozens of Buffalo police officers who were angered over their fellow officers’ suspensions stepped down from the department’s crowd control unit Friday.
The resigning officers did not leave their jobs altogether.
Several off-duty officers gathered on Saturday outside the courthouse in a show of support for the accused officers.
Flynn said he understood their concern and pointed out that he’s also prosecuting protesters “who have turned into agitators” and “need to be dealt with as well.”
“There will be some who say that I’m choosing sides here,” he said. “And I say that’s ridiculous. I’m not on anyone’s side.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--FL Dems Use COVID as Excuse To Not Show Up to Work, Then Attend SpaceX Launch

I have to admit it : The launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon was a pretty exciting thing , particularly for an aviation geek like myself .
Granted , it could have come at a much better time .
After all , we ’ re currently socially distancing — if not socially isolating — due to the coronavirus .
Talk about a way to knock the return of American astronauts aboard an American spacecraft for the first time in nearly a decade off the front pages .
Nevertheless , for residents of Florida — where the SpaceX craft was being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment .
Needless to say , there were plenty of politicians who were happy to attend .
One of them was Charlie Crist .
Crist , the former governor of the state , is a Democrat who represents the 13th Congressional District currently .
As you can see , he was an excited man : TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning In a statement , Crist called the launch a “ watershed moment for American space exploration.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ll be sending Americans up on a commercially-made spacecraft , and we ’ re doing it from Florida , cementing our state ’ s starring role in human space exploration , ” his statement said .
“ Looking forward to attending today ’ s historic manned @ SpaceX launch to @ Space_Station – the first from American soil since 2011 and first ever on a commercial spacecraft .
Huge step for space exploration and Florida !
” he tweeted along with the statement .
Due to his attendance , he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington .
But don ’ t worry — he ’ d be voting by proxy , as he said in his statement .
Voting by proxy is when you designate someone else to deliver your vote for you in Congress .
It ’ s not something you ’ re supposed to do lightly — for a reason like , say , going to see the SpaceX launch .
We ’ ll get to how they got around this in a minute — but first , it ’ s worth noting that he wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing this .
Rep. Darren Soto of Florida ’ s Ninth Congressional District , also a Democrat , tweeted a few pictures of himself at the Kennedy Space Center .
“ Wishing @ AstroBehnken and @ Astro_Doug the best of luck as they lead us into a new era of space flight .
Honored to be at @ NASAKennedy today to experience this milestone !
” he tweeted last week .
Rep. Soto was also voting by proxy .
There ’ s nothing particularly wrong with that , per se — except the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t the reason they were actually voting by proxy .
RELATED : Whitmer Condemned Lockdown Protests But Now She 's Making an Exception for Herself See , both of the representatives had said they weren ’ t going to be taking part in the votes because of reasons that didn ’ t have to do with watching a rocket launch .
According to Crist ’ s letter , tweeted by House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy , a California Republican , the Florida Democrat said he was “ unable to physically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the ongoing public health emergency.
” “ Then he gave his vote away to someone else so he could attend a rocket launch instead , ” McCarthy said .
I understand the desire to go to a cool event as opposed to doing your job .
When I was in middle school , my mom said that I had the flu and took me to go see the New York Rangers 1994 victory parade .
The difference is that I wasn ’ t elected to go to school .
In fact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that day were I not at the parade , my teachers would have gladly elected to make sure I wasn ’ t at school .
That ’ s not the case with Reps. Crist or Soto .
They were elected to be in Washington , not to be at rocket launches .
Rocket launches are cool , but so is being an elected representative of your people .
And as the launch didn ’ t end up happening on schedule , they ended up using taxpayer money to go see something that didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were there .
Not only do they get the enmity of their constituents , they didn ’ t get to see big grumbly explosive thingy go up into the sky !
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I have to admit it: The launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon was a pretty exciting thing, particularly for an aviation geek like myself.
Granted, it could have come at a much better time. After all, we’re currently socially distancing — if not socially isolating — due to the coronavirus. Talk about a way to knock the return of American astronauts aboard an American spacecraft for the first time in nearly a decade off the front pages.
Nevertheless, for residents of Florida — where the SpaceX craft was being launched from — it was a proud moment. Needless to say, there were plenty of politicians who were happy to attend.
One of them was Charlie Crist. Crist, the former governor of the state, is a Democrat who represents the 13th Congressional District currently. As you can see, he was an excited man:
Looking forward to attending today’s historic manned @SpaceX launch to @Space_Station – the first from American soil since 2011 and first ever on a commercial spacecraft. Huge step for space exploration and Florida! pic.twitter.com/EHhF5U8F5M — Rep. Charlie Crist (@RepCharlieCrist) May 27, 2020
In a statement, Crist called the launch a “watershed moment for American space exploration.”
“For the first time ever, we’ll be sending Americans up on a commercially-made spacecraft, and we’re doing it from Florida, cementing our state’s starring role in human space exploration,” his statement said.
“Looking forward to attending today’s historic manned @SpaceX launch to @Space_Station – the first from American soil since 2011 and first ever on a commercial spacecraft. Huge step for space exploration and Florida!” he tweeted along with the statement.
Due to his attendance, he would also miss a bunch of votes in Washington. But don’t worry — he’d be voting by proxy, as he said in his statement.
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Voting by proxy is when you designate someone else to deliver your vote for you in Congress. It’s not something you’re supposed to do lightly — for a reason like, say, going to see the SpaceX launch. We’ll get to how they got around this in a minute — but first, it’s worth noting that he wasn’t the only one who was doing this.
Rep. Darren Soto of Florida’s Ninth Congressional District, also a Democrat, tweeted a few pictures of himself at the Kennedy Space Center.
“Wishing @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug the best of luck as they lead us into a new era of space flight. Honored to be at @NASAKennedy today to experience this milestone!” he tweeted last week.
Rep. Soto was also voting by proxy. There’s nothing particularly wrong with that, per se — except the reason they gave for voting by proxy wasn’t the reason they were actually voting by proxy.
Wishing @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug the best of luck as they lead us into a new era of space flight. Honored to be at @NASAKennedy today to experience this milestone! pic.twitter.com/CVxJ7KK6on — US Rep. Darren Soto (@RepDarrenSoto) May 27, 2020
See, both of the representatives had said they weren’t going to be taking part in the votes because of reasons that didn’t have to do with watching a rocket launch.
According to Crist’s letter, tweeted by House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, the Florida Democrat said he was “unable to physically attend hearings in the House Chamber due to the ongoing public health emergency.”
“Then he gave his vote away to someone else so he could attend a rocket launch instead,” McCarthy said.
Democrat Charlie Crist said he couldn’t show up for work in Washington today “due to the ongoing public health emergency.” Then he gave his vote away to someone else so he could attend a rocket launch instead. https://t.co/krXgg3QWm2 pic.twitter.com/0BJXIquK5Z — Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) May 28, 2020
GOP communications director Mark Bednar noticed something similar about Rep. Soto’s message:
And here’s Democrat @RepDarrenSoto‘s request for a proxy to vote for him. He says “unable to physically attend proceedings in the House Chamber due to the ongoing health emergency” Looks like he’s having fun at the space launch while someone else votes for him! https://t.co/0nN8M4tJ5y pic.twitter.com/FB4vricPCL — Mark Bednar (@MarkBednar) May 28, 2020
Apparently, COVID-19 doesn’t exist in the Kennedy Space Center.
I understand the desire to go to a cool event as opposed to doing your job. When I was in middle school, my mom said that I had the flu and took me to go see the New York Rangers 1994 victory parade.
The difference is that I wasn’t elected to go to school. In fact, given how ornery I would have been that day were I not at the parade, my teachers would have gladly elected to make sure I wasn’t at school.
That’s not the case with Reps. Crist or Soto. They were elected to be in Washington, not to be at rocket launches. Rocket launches are cool, but so is being an elected representative of your people.
And as the launch didn’t end up happening on schedule, they ended up using taxpayer money to go see something that didn’t even take place while they were there.
Not only do they get the enmity of their constituents, they didn’t get to see big grumbly explosive thingy go up into the sky!
Good work, gents.
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Incredible: Strangers Work Together To Lift Van Off Woman After Crash

Lifting a car is often limited to the realm of superheroes , though there are known cases where a parent uses their superhuman strength to move vehicles to save their children .
In general , though , it ’ s not an easy feat .
In many cases where moving a car is necessary , time is of the essence because someone ’ s life is at stake , the car might ignite , or the car is already on fire .
In such cases there ’ s no time to wait for an emergency crew .
Thankfully for one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned up to help her Thursday when she found herself pinned under her vehicle .
Laurie Collins , a native who lived near the site of the crash and , in a comment on a Facebook post said she was out running errands , responded immediately once she knew something was wrong .
“ I heard the impact , ” she told WTHR .
“ I just didn ’ t see it.
” TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though , it became clear that the situation was urgent .
“ You could see the lady was underneath the van , ” she said .
“ All of a sudden , all these people came out of nowhere , all kinds of different people and they were all trying to help together.
” “ You could see them talking to her trying to get her , assess her and they all just kind of said , ‘ We ’ re gon na get this van off her . '
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , two , three ’ and they all pushed up and they almost couldn ’ t get it , so like , two more guys came over and were trying to help.
” “ There was two people kneeling in front of her , like kind of stroking her hair and trying to get her to not move.
” Eventually , the van was lifted and the woman was moved out of its way .
“ There was no hesitation , ” Collins said .
“ There was no decisions .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” RELATED : Watch : Cops Save Helpless Stray Cat Found with Head Stuck in Soup Can The current status of the woman was unknown .
“ [ L ] ast I heard she was hanging in there but in critical condition , ” Collins responded in the comments of one of her posts .
It was difficult to see the woman in such a terrifying position , but Collins said witnessing people work together so positively was heartening .
They didn ’ t know each other or what views the others held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything other than working together to save a life .
“ If we can have small moments like this and build those small moments into bigger things , ” she said , “ we ’ re gon na head in the right direction.
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Lifting a car is often limited to the realm of superheroes, though there are known cases where a parent uses their superhuman strength to move vehicles to save their children.
In general, though, it’s not an easy feat. In many cases where moving a car is necessary, time is of the essence because someone’s life is at stake, the car might ignite, or the car is already on fire.
In such cases there’s no time to wait for an emergency crew. Thankfully for one woman in Indianapolis, Indiana, people turned up to help her Thursday when she found herself pinned under her vehicle.
Laurie Collins, a native who lived near the site of the crash and, in a comment on a Facebook post said she was out running errands, responded immediately once she knew something was wrong.
“I heard the impact,” she told WTHR. “I just didn’t see it.”
When she got to the scene, though, it became clear that the situation was urgent.
“You could see the lady was underneath the van,” she said.
“All of a sudden, all these people came out of nowhere, all kinds of different people and they were all trying to help together.”
“You could see them talking to her trying to get her, assess her and they all just kind of said, ‘We’re gonna get this van off her.'”
“I think they said, ‘one, two, three’ and they all pushed up and they almost couldn’t get it, so like, two more guys came over and were trying to help.”
“There was two people kneeling in front of her, like kind of stroking her hair and trying to get her to not move.”
Eventually, the van was lifted and the woman was moved out of its way.
“There was no hesitation,” Collins said. “There was no decisions. It was instant, like everybody automatically worked together.”
The current status of the woman was unknown.
“[L]ast I heard she was hanging in there but in critical condition,” Collins responded in the comments of one of her posts.
It was difficult to see the woman in such a terrifying position, but Collins said witnessing people work together so positively was heartening.
They didn’t know each other or what views the others held, they didn’t care about anything other than working together to save a life.
“If we can have small moments like this and build those small moments into bigger things,” she said, “we’re gonna head in the right direction.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Rioter Douses Police Officer, Sets Him on Fire as Unrest Spreads Across Globe

Inspired by riots across America that have led politicians to repudiate law enforcement , violent protesters are now attacking police around the globe .
Protests reached a horrifying apex of violence Thursday in Mexico when , during a protest in Guadalajara , a police officer who took his eyes off demonstrators was set on fire in an incident caught on video .
The protests took place over the death of Giovanni López , who died in May after an altercation with police , according to the U.K. Daily Mail .
Although there were reports police had detained him for not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was not true .
Video of Thursday ’ s protest shows a police officer getting on a motorcycle .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning Once his back was turned , he was splashed with some type of liquid by a rioter , who quickly set the officer on fire with what appeared to be a lighter .
As the officer rolled on the street , police tried to help put out the fire while also battling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer could not be ascertained from media reports .
WARNING : The video below contains violent images that some views may find disturbing : Mexican rioters also attacked the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City : French protesters also took to the streets this week , claiming that the death of a man four years ago in police custody was an atrocity .
A Paris demonstration on Tuesday included protesters holding signs that read , “ Black Lives Matter , ” according to NBC News .
RELATED : Antarctica Researchers Watch Gorgeous Sunset for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 people were arrested after what began as a protest turned violent , with many people taking part in acts of arson and vandalism .
British protests occurred in London , Manchester and Nottingham , claiming that U.K. police were guilty of racism and violence against black citizens .
“ We ’ ve had enough .
George Floyd is [ one of ] a long line of black males that have died at the hands of police .
And the U.K. is not innocent , as I chanted at the marches I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long history of police abuse here too , ” protester Trey Campbell-Simon told The Guardian .
One commentator said there is a thread of anti-lockdown sentiment in the explosive protests .
“ I think the public are less clear about whose interests are being protected now the lockdown is being eased , ” Tim Newburn , a professor of criminology and public policy at the London School of Economics , told The Guardian .
“ Add into the mix substantial social inequality in the impact of both the pandemic and the lockdown — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the dangers are clear .
Missteps by the police and by other authorities now could have grave consequences for public order and public safety , ” he said .
In Sydney , Australia , thousands marched , with some chanting , “ No justice , no peace , no racist police , ” according to The New York Times .
Some commentators said that the protests were not only aimed at police , but at President Donald Trump .
“ Part of it is about anti-Americanism , part of it is about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a nonresident fellow at the Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University in Germany , told The Washington Post , referring to demonstrations in Berlin .
“ But it ’ s also about Trump , who is so unpopular in Germany that it makes many people dislike America as a whole .
I think a lot of people assumed that America had already hit rock bottom over the last couple of years , but then Trump proved them wrong in the way he is handling the pandemic and these protests.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of a broader transnational movement , ” Georgetown University political scientist Daniel Nexon said Monday during a webinar .
“ U.S .
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Inspired by riots across America that have led politicians to repudiate law enforcement, violent protesters have been attacking police around the globe.
Protests reached a horrifying apex of violence June 4 in Mexico when, during a protest in Guadalajara, a police officer who took his eyes off demonstrators was set on fire in an incident caught on video.
The protests took place over the death of Giovanni López, who died in May after an altercation with police, according to the U.K. Daily Mail.
Although there were reports police had detained him for not wearing a face mask, officials said that was not true.
Video of the protest shows a police officer getting on a motorcycle.
Once his back was turned, he was splashed with some type of liquid by a rioter, who quickly set the officer on fire with what appeared to be a lighter.
As the officer rolled on the street, police tried to help put out the fire while also battling protesters.
The condition of the police officer could not be ascertained from media reports.
WARNING: The video below contains violent images that some viewers may find disturbing:
Mexican rioters also attacked the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City:
The U.S. embassy in Mexico City is on lockdown after rioters threw rocks and molotov cocktails at the building as they protest police brutality in the country. pic.twitter.com/kU6UHSYiBK — Alex Salvi (@alexsalvinews) June 5, 2020
French protesters also took to the streets this week, claiming that the death of a man four years ago in police custody was an atrocity.
A Paris demonstration June 2 included protesters holding signs that read, “Black Lives Matter,” according to NBC News.
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Police reported 18 people were arrested after what began as a protest turned violent, with many people taking part in acts of arson and vandalism.
British protests occurred in London, Manchester and Nottingham, claiming that U.K. police were guilty of racism and violence against black citizens.
“We’ve had enough. George Floyd is [one of] a long line of black males that have died at the hands of police. And the U.K. is not innocent, as I chanted at the marches I’ve attended, because there is a long history of police abuse here too,” protester Trey Campbell-Simon told The Guardian.
One commentator said there is a thread of anti-lockdown sentiment in the explosive protests.
“I think the public are less clear about whose interests are being protected now the lockdown is being eased,” Tim Newburn, a professor of criminology and public policy at the London School of Economics, told The Guardian.
“Add into the mix substantial social inequality in the impact of both the pandemic and the lockdown — and significant racial inequality in particular — and the dangers are clear. Missteps by the police and by other authorities now could have grave consequences for public order and public safety,” he said.
In Sydney, Australia, thousands marched, with some chanting, “No justice, no peace, no racist police,” according to The New York Times.
Some commentators said that the protests were not only aimed at police, but at President Donald Trump.
“Part of it is about anti-Americanism, part of it is about the gross injustice,” Marcel Dirsus, a nonresident fellow at the Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University in Germany, told The Washington Post, referring to demonstrations in Berlin.
“But it’s also about Trump, who is so unpopular in Germany that it makes many people dislike America as a whole. I think a lot of people assumed that America had already hit rock bottom over the last couple of years, but then Trump proved them wrong in the way he is handling the pandemic and these protests.”
“It’s significant that Trumpism is part of a broader transnational movement,” Georgetown University political scientist Daniel Nexon said June 1 during a webinar.
“U.S. political polarization is now aligned with politics elsewhere.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-06--Ivanka Trump’s Commencement Speech Canceled After ‘Horrified’ Professor Whines to School Admin

White House adviser and first daughter Ivanka Trump was set to deliver pre-recorded remarks at Wichita State University Tech ’ s virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday .
Thanks to backlash from one “ horrified and disgusted ” professor , however , that invitation has now been revoked .
In a statement Thursday , the school ’ s president announced that “ in light of the social justice issues brought forth by George Floyd ’ s death , ” Ivanka Trump would no longer be part of the ceremony .
Due to the issues brought about by the current health crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speak at the ceremony in February , had filmed a virtual address to graduates .
But once Jennifer Ray , an associate professor of photo media at Wichita State University , found out about Trump ’ s involvement , she decided to speak out against it .
TRENDING : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning “ It has recently come to my attention that Ivanka Trump is set to speak at WSU Tech ’ s virtual graduation ceremony this coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wichita State University , I am horrified and disgusted , ” Ray said in an open letter published in The Sunflower , an independent , WSU student-run newspaper .
“ While I understand that WSU doesn ’ t have direct decision-making control over WSU Tech , as its academic partner , we can expect to be impacted by its actions .
We have considerable influence over our partner institution , and have a responsibility to do all that we can to discourage it from acting in ways that send a hateful message to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say that Ivanka Trump “ represents her father ’ s administration .
She then accused President Donald Trump of implying that “ protesters should be shot , ” referring to a tweet the president posted which read : “ [ W ] hen the looting starts , the shooting starts.
” Trump later clarified that he was specifically saying that violent looting , which has been rampant at many of the George Floyd demonstrations , often leads to shootings .
Ray also claimed the president “ has not called for an end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on the concept of systemic police racism that Heather Mac Donald recently contested in an Op-Ed for The Wall Street Journal .
At the end of her letter , the professor called out WSU President Dr. Jay Golden and asked him to “ make it clear that there will be consequences for WSU Tech ’ s actions should they proceed.
” Later Thursday , Dr. Sheree Utash , president of WSU Tech , released a statement announcing that Ivanka Trump would no longer be part of the commencement ceremony .
RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After She Calls Out Feminist Movement “ Earlier today , WSU Tech announced that Ivanka Trump , advisor to the president of the United States , is a planned speaker at the college ’ s virtual commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday , June 6 , ” Utash said .
“ The invitation was extended in February and Ms. Trump offered to record a congratulatory message to graduates to be played during our event .
In light of the social justice issues brought forth by George Floyd ’ s death , I understand and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement was insensitive .
“ For this , I ’ m sorry that was never the intent , and I want you to know I have heard you and we are responding.
” The first daughter responded Friday on Twitter by sharing the full video she had filmed for the WSU Tech graduates , along with a condemnation of “ cancel culture ” and “ viewpoint discrimination.
” “ Here is the message I recorded on May 18th for the Graduates of WSU-Tech .
I know that all of these talented graduates will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world a better place !
” Trump wrote .
“ Our nation ’ s campuses should be bastions of free speech .
Cancel culture and viewpoint discrimination are antithetical to academia .
Listening to one another is important now more than ever !
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White House adviser and first daughter Ivanka Trump was set to deliver pre-recorded remarks at Wichita State University Tech’s virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Thanks to backlash from one “horrified and disgusted” professor, however, that invitation has now been revoked.
In a statement Thursday, the school’s president announced that “in light of the social justice issues brought forth by George Floyd’s death,” Ivanka Trump would no longer be part of the ceremony.
Due to the issues brought about by the current health crisis, Trump, who was invited to speak at the ceremony in February, had filmed a virtual address to graduates.
But once Jennifer Ray, an associate professor of photo media at Wichita State University, found out about Trump’s involvement, she decided to speak out against it.
“It has recently come to my attention that Ivanka Trump is set to speak at WSU Tech’s virtual graduation ceremony this coming Saturday. As a faculty member at Wichita State University, I am horrified and disgusted,” Ray said in an open letter published in The Sunflower, an independent, WSU student-run newspaper.
“While I understand that WSU doesn’t have direct decision-making control over WSU Tech, as its academic partner, we can expect to be impacted by its actions. We have considerable influence over our partner institution, and have a responsibility to do all that we can to discourage it from acting in ways that send a hateful message to our collective community.”
Ray went on to say that Ivanka Trump “represents her father’s administration.
She then accused President Donald Trump of implying that “protesters should be shot,” referring to a tweet the president posted which read: “[W]hen the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
Trump later clarified that he was specifically saying that violent looting, which has been rampant at many of the George Floyd demonstrations, often leads to shootings.
….It was spoken as a fact, not as a statement. It’s very simple, nobody should have any problem with this other than the haters, and those looking to cause trouble on social media. Honor the memory of George Floyd! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020
Ray also claimed the president “has not called for an end to racist policing,” which is based on the concept of systemic police racism that Heather Mac Donald recently contested in an Op-Ed for The Wall Street Journal.
At the end of her letter, the professor called out WSU President Dr. Jay Golden and asked him to “make it clear that there will be consequences for WSU Tech’s actions should they proceed.”
Later Thursday, Dr. Sheree Utash, president of WSU Tech, released a statement announcing that Ivanka Trump would no longer be part of the commencement ceremony.
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“Earlier today, WSU Tech announced that Ivanka Trump, advisor to the president of the United States, is a planned speaker at the college’s virtual commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, June 6,” Utash said.
“The invitation was extended in February and Ms. Trump offered to record a congratulatory message to graduates to be played during our event. In light of the social justice issues brought forth by George Floyd’s death, I understand and take responsibility that the timing of the announcement was insensitive.
“For this, I’m sorry that was never the intent, and I want you to know I have heard you and we are responding.”
The first daughter responded Friday on Twitter by sharing the full video she had filmed for the WSU Tech graduates, along with a condemnation of “cancel culture” and “viewpoint discrimination.”
Our nation’s campuses should be bastions of free speech. Cancel culture and viewpoint discrimination are antithetical to academia. Listening to one another is important now more than ever!https://t.co/VW6W8TIL9c — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) June 5, 2020
“Here is the message I recorded on May 18th for the Graduates of WSU-Tech. I know that all of these talented graduates will dream big and aspire to make the world a better place!” Trump wrote.
“Our nation’s campuses should be bastions of free speech. Cancel culture and viewpoint discrimination are antithetical to academia. Listening to one another is important now more than ever!”
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westernjournal--2020-06-07--Appeals Court Issues Bad News for Recently Released Firebombing Lawyers

Two attorneys charged in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack on a New York Police Department vehicle are back behind bars .
Colinford Mattis and Urooj Rahman were originally on home detention after posting bail , but a U.S. Court of Appeals reversed that on Friday .
The pair was charged with an incident in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn early on May 30 in which an empty NYPD car was firebombed , according to CNN .
TRENDING : Candace Owens Exposes George Floyd 's Criminal Past , Says She Does Not Support Him as a Martyr The incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the death of Minnesota man George Floyd in police custody on May 25 .
According to the charges against them , Rahman threw the explosive into the car while Mattis drove the vehicle they used , CNN reported .
According to CNN , court filings claimed that a witness said Rahman “ attempted to distribute ” Molotov cocktails to others “ so that those individuals could likewise use the incendiary devices in furtherance of more destruction and violence.
” According to CNN , prosecutor David Kessler told the appeals court Friday that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address the danger that ’ s been evidenced by the conduct.
” “ [ W ] hat we are dealing with is two defendants who , despite being attorneys and not just knowing this is wrong but understanding the seriousness of these consequences , took a series of actions designed to cause damage and — designed or not — highly likely to inflict injury if not death , ” he argued , according to CNN .
Paul Shechtman , Rahman ’ s attorney , pushed back against having his client put in jail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harm anyone .
This was an empty police vehicle , badly vandalized , one-and-a-half blocks from the police station .
There were only two other people around , both of them were taking photographs .
There was no crowd nearby , ” he said , according to CNN .
In an interview from the day of the incident , according to the New York Post , Rahman said that protesters were “ not targeting random people .
They ’ re targeting precincts .
It ’ s a way to show their pain , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this protest is a long time coming , ” she said in the interview from May 30 .
“ This s–t won ’ t ever stop unless we f—in ’ take it all down .
And that ’ s why the anger is being expressed tonight in this way , ” she said .
Rahman said violence against police was “ understandable , ” adding , “ people are angry because the police are never held accountable.
” “ This has got to stop .
And the only way they hear , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence , through the means that they use , ” she said .
“ We ’ ve got to use the massa ’ s tools , that ’ s what my friend always says , ” she said .
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Two attorneys charged in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack on a New York Police Department vehicle are back behind bars.
Colinford Mattis and Urooj Rahman were originally on home detention after posting bail, but a U.S. Court of Appeals reversed that on Friday.
Attorneys Colinford Mattis and Urooj Rahman charged in Molotov cocktail attack on @NYPDnews are now back in federal custody after the U.S. Court of Appeals reversed bail decision by the District Court. — US Attorney EDNY (@EDNYnews) June 5, 2020
The pair was charged with an incident in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn early on May 30 in which an empty NYPD car was firebombed, according to CNN.
The incident took place as part of nationwide riots over the death of Minnesota man George Floyd in police custody on May 25.
According to the charges against them, Rahman threw the explosive into the car while Mattis drove the vehicle they used, CNN reported.
According to CNN, court filings claimed that a witness said Rahman “attempted to distribute” Molotov cocktails to others “so that those individuals could likewise use the incendiary devices in furtherance of more destruction and violence.”
The two attorneys, Colinford Mattis, 32, and Urooj Rahman, 31, reportedly hurled a molotov cocktail at a police vehicle in the 88th Precinct in Fort Greene. https://t.co/LK2FuZRDrW — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) June 2, 2020
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According to CNN, prosecutor David Kessler told the appeals court Friday that home detention conditions “simply do not address the danger that’s been evidenced by the conduct.”
“[W]hat we are dealing with is two defendants who, despite being attorneys and not just knowing this is wrong but understanding the seriousness of these consequences, took a series of actions designed to cause damage and — designed or not — highly likely to inflict injury if not death,” he argued, according to CNN.
Paul Shechtman, Rahman’s attorney, pushed back against having his client put in jail.
Rahman “had no intent to harm anyone. This was an empty police vehicle, badly vandalized, one-and-a-half blocks from the police station. There were only two other people around, both of them were taking photographs. There was no crowd nearby,” he said, according to CNN.
In an interview from the day of the incident, according to the New York Post, Rahman said that protesters were “not targeting random people. They’re targeting precincts. It’s a way to show their pain, their anger,”
“I think this protest is a long time coming,” she said in the interview from May 30.
“This s–t won’t ever stop unless we f—in’ take it all down. And that’s why the anger is being expressed tonight in this way,” she said.
Rahman said violence against police was “understandable,” adding, “people are angry because the police are never held accountable.”
“This has got to stop. And the only way they hear, the only way they hear us is through violence, through the means that they use,” she said.
“We’ve got to use the massa’s tools, that’s what my friend always says,” she said.
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westernjournal--2020-06-07--After Allowing Riots To Burn Through City, Minneapolis Mayor Wants US Taxpayers To Foot the Bill

Local and state officials will be seeking federal assistance to pay the cost of the damage done to Minneapolis during rioting that took place after the death of George Floyd .
Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey said that so far , damage is estimated at $ 55 million , according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune .
That estimate , compiled as of Tuesday , is not expected to be the full tally .
Frey said damage to Minneapolis and sister city St. Paul will be in the “ tens , if not hundreds of millions ” of dollars .
“ We will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recovery mode , ” Frey said , according to the Star-Tribune .
“ We ’ re recovering from crises sandwiched on top of each other , from COVID-19 to the police killing and then the looting which took place afterward.
” Gov .
Tim Walz said he and Frey have talked to federal representatives about getting money from Washington .
TRENDING : Candace Owens Exposes George Floyd 's Criminal Past , Says She Does Not Support Him as a Martyr “ [ W ] e have expressed some of our desires to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said , according to the Star-Tribune .
If past practices hold , the city is not likely to be supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency .
Baltimore sought FEMA funding after the riots that followed the 2015 death of a man in police custody named Freddie Gray .
No funding ever materialized , the Star-Tribune reported .
Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum , who represents parts of Minneapolis , said FEMA funding would ultimately need to be approved by President Donald Trump , who has criticized Frey ’ s tactics in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minneapolis .
Although the city could seek funding through the federal budget process , that would require the Democratic-led House , Republican-led Senate and Trump to all give the city what it wants .
“ To be realistic , the odds of that happening are , at best , very difficult , ” McCollum said , according to the Star-Tribune .
McCollum said the only way the city might get federal help is if it can convince Trump to declare a federal emergency , and city officials can show the city had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If it is demonstrated outside provocateurs committed acts of destruction then there is a clear rationale for an emergency declaration by President Trump , ” she said .
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar , who also represents the city , said Congress must allocate funds to fix damage caused by rioting she has called a manifestation of a dysfunctional society .
“ We have a moral responsibility to help communities heal economically , ” she said in a statement on her website .
“ Minneapolis ’ s economy has been ravaged .
Families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food , local shop owners fear they ’ ll never been open their doors again , and many workers find themselves without a job to return to.
” Omar ’ s statement made it clear that she doesn ’ t consider the damage to be the fault of the rioters .
“ The situation facing our city stems from a long history of discrimination , prejudice and violence in the community .
It is no less worthy of federal relief than communities facing natural disasters or the COVID-19 pandemicm ” she said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not rely on a Presidential Emergency Declaration to help direct FEMA resources to riot relief .
Our current President has proven we can not depend on such intervention .
So Congress must step in.
” Frey said that even before the riots , the city was battling a $ 165 million budget gap .
“ This will be a budget crunch .
To say otherwise would be dishonest , but we are committed to the city , ” Frey said , according to the Star-Tribune .
“ We have a committed team , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the strength of our communities , we ’ re going to get through this.
” Some criticized the appeal to American taxpayers to fix the city .
Separately , Frey defended his decision to allow the Third Police Precinct in the city to be overrun by rioters .
“ Simply by the numbers , we were going to be overwhelmed .
It ’ s a matter of math , not planning , ” he told WCCO .
“ Our resources were beyond tapped .
We had around 30 – 50 priority one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to at any given moment , on top of what was happening .
We were overwhelmed .
Every available officer was out .
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Local and state officials will be seeking federal assistance to pay the cost of the damage done to Minneapolis during rioting that took place after the death of George Floyd.
Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey said that so far, damage is estimated at $55 million, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. That estimate, compiled as of Tuesday, is not expected to be the full tally.
Frey said damage to Minneapolis and sister city St. Paul will be in the “tens, if not hundreds of millions” of dollars.
“We will do everything we can as we shift to recovery mode,” Frey said, according to the Star-Tribune. “We’re recovering from crises sandwiched on top of each other, from COVID-19 to the police killing and then the looting which took place afterward.”
Gov. Tim Walz said he and Frey have talked to federal representatives about getting money from Washington.
“[W]e have expressed some of our desires to explore what we can do there,” he said, according to the Star-Tribune.
If past practices hold, the city is not likely to be supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Baltimore sought FEMA funding after the riots that followed the 2015 death of a man in police custody named Freddie Gray. No funding ever materialized, the Star-Tribune reported.
Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum, who represents parts of Minneapolis, said FEMA funding would ultimately need to be approved by President Donald Trump, who has criticized Frey’s tactics in handling the riots that broke out in Minneapolis.
Although the city could seek funding through the federal budget process, that would require the Democratic-led House, Republican-led Senate and Trump to all give the city what it wants.
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“To be realistic, the odds of that happening are, at best, very difficult,” McCollum said, according to the Star-Tribune.
McCollum said the only way the city might get federal help is if it can convince Trump to declare a federal emergency, and city officials can show the city had been victimized by forces beyond its control.
“If it is demonstrated outside provocateurs committed acts of destruction then there is a clear rationale for an emergency declaration by President Trump,” she said.
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, who also represents the city, said Congress must allocate funds to fix damage caused by rioting she has called a manifestation of a dysfunctional society.
“We have a moral responsibility to help communities heal economically,” she said in a statement on her website. “Minneapolis’s economy has been ravaged. Families are struggling to find places to buy food, local shop owners fear they’ll never been open their doors again, and many workers find themselves without a job to return to.”
Omar’s statement made it clear that she doesn’t consider the damage to be the fault of the rioters.
“The situation facing our city stems from a long history of discrimination, prejudice and violence in the community. It is no less worthy of federal relief than communities facing natural disasters or the COVID-19 pandemicm” she said in the statement. “But we cannot rely on a Presidential Emergency Declaration to help direct FEMA resources to riot relief. Our current President has proven we cannot depend on such intervention. So Congress must step in.”
Frey said that even before the riots, the city was battling a $165 million budget gap.
“This will be a budget crunch. To say otherwise would be dishonest, but we are committed to the city,” Frey said, according to the Star-Tribune. “We have a committed team, and I know between our city enterprise and the strength of our communities, we’re going to get through this.”
Some criticized the appeal to American taxpayers to fix the city.
Cities and states that are calling for and attempting to defund their police departments, should not be granted federal funds. If you’re going to defund the police, use that money! https://t.co/3ZueurFgcG — Bernard B. Kerik (@BernardKerik) June 5, 2020
So, Federal taxpayers should foot the bill — even tho it was Minneapolis politicians that chose to abandon the city’s 3rd Precinct station which protesters then set fire to https://t.co/VqGKYte3Qu — Trish Regan (@trish_regan) June 6, 2020
Separately, Frey defended his decision to allow the Third Police Precinct in the city to be overrun by rioters.
“Simply by the numbers, we were going to be overwhelmed. It’s a matter of math, not planning,” he told WCCO. “Our resources were beyond tapped. We had around 30 – 50 priority one calls that weren’t being responded to at any given moment, on top of what was happening. We were overwhelmed. Every available officer was out.
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westernjournal--2020-06-07--Watch: Mob Taunts Isolated Black Cop Before Moving in To Attack

A mostly white mob claiming to be seeking racial equality has been videoed taunting a black man to achieve its goals .
One vignette from Thursday ’ s protests in Austin , Texas , shows the extent to which protesters who say they are marching for justice in memory of George Floyd are against the police .
As TheBlaze noted , video posted on Twitter shows protesters circling around one black Texas state trooper amid a demonstration at the Texas Capitol .
Although the trooper is aware he is a target , and continually turns to prevent someone from coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outnumbered .
TRENDING : Candace Owens Exposes George Floyd 's Criminal Past , Says She Does Not Support Him as a Martyr Some of the protesters made a grab for a backpack the officer was holding .
Showing no fear that the trooper might use his weapons , the crowd continued to harass and taunt him until , as another officer arrived to help him , he walked away .
Protests in Austin have taken place for nine straight nights .
On Saturday , protesters blocked a highway , according to KVUE .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ country , many of them peaceful , Seattle was the site of an anti-police attack , according to KIRO .
Marchers had moved a police barricade and were told to stop .
Officers then became the target of rocks , bottles and what police called “ improvised explosives.
” Police reported via Twitter that “ several ” officers were injured .
Police Chief Carmen Best , who is among the nation ’ s black police chiefs , said two of the injured officers went to the hospital .
In New York City , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained the plight of officers on the front lines , according to the New York Post .
He warned that elected officials “ do not have your back and will use you as a political pawn !
” “ My assessment is ‘ Hands off the protester/looter you will be assaulted by them .
Hands on the protester/looter you will be assaulted by our elected officials.
’ BE CAREFUL !
” he wrote in a letter to his members .
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A mostly white mob claiming to be seeking racial equality has been videoed taunting a black man to achieve its goals.
One vignette from Thursday’s protests in Austin, Texas, shows the extent to which protesters who say they are marching for justice in memory of George Floyd are against the police.
As TheBlaze noted, video posted on Twitter shows protesters circling around one black Texas state trooper amid a demonstration at the Texas Capitol.
Although the trooper is aware he is a target, and continually turns to prevent someone from coming up from behind, he is significantly outnumbered.
Some of the protesters made a grab for a backpack the officer was holding.
Showing no fear that the trooper might use his weapons, the crowd continued to harass and taunt him until, as another officer arrived to help him, he walked away.
Protests in Austin have taken place for nine straight nights. On Saturday, protesters blocked a highway, according to KVUE.
Just told that protesters are taking I-35 @KVUE Credit: Jon Arnold pic.twitter.com/EZzGIcttDJ — Molly Oak (@MollyAndAMic) June 7, 2020
Amid a day of protests across the country, many of them peaceful, Seattle was the site of an anti-police attack, according to KIRO.
Marchers had moved a police barricade and were told to stop.
Officers then became the target of rocks, bottles and what police called “improvised explosives.”
At about 7:30 p.m. demonstrators outside the East Precinct began moving barricades at 11th and Pine despite multiple requests from police to stop. Individuals began throwing rocks/bottles/and explosives at officers. Several officers injured due to improvised explosives. pic.twitter.com/cbW6hWhIvy — Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) June 7, 2020
Police reported via Twitter that “several” officers were injured. Police Chief Carmen Best, who is among the nation’s black police chiefs, said two of the injured officers went to the hospital.
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In New York City, Captains’ Endowment Association President Chris Monahan explained the plight of officers on the front lines, according to the New York Post.
He warned that elected officials “do not have your back and will use you as a political pawn!”
“My assessment is ‘Hands off the protester/looter you will be assaulted by them. Hands on the protester/looter you will be assaulted by our elected officials.’ BE CAREFUL!” he wrote in a letter to his members.
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westernjournal--2020-06-07--Largest Flying US Flag Shredded by Storm, Brings Old Johnny Cash Song to Life

The United States of America has had a rough go of things this year .
So far , 2020 has brought us a major viral pandemic , community-crushing lockdowns and riots that have left the country ’ s largest cities smoldering .
Not even the largest flying U.S. flag in the world escaped this year unharmed and was shredded by a vicious storm .
The patriotic installation , located in Sheboygan , Wisconsin , was reduced to tatters Tuesday after weathering the violent winds .
( The flag has since been replaced , according to WTMJ-TV . )
TRENDING : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Past , Says She Does Not Support Him as a Martyr Late singer-songwriter Johnny Cash tells a story of another American flag in disrepair in “ Ragged Old Flag.
” The song relates the story of a man who wanders into a small town .
Noticing a tattered flag flying at the courthouse , he asks an old local about the shocking state of Old Glory .
“ We ’ re kinda proud of that ragged old flag , ” the local responds .
The flag ’ s various burns , tears and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wars in America ’ s history where the banner was present .
Through the Revolutionary War , the War of 1812 and the fight at the Alamo , that ragged old flag was there .
The flag saw action in World Wars I and II , and even in Korea and Vietnam .
The local says that in the worst of it , the flag hung “ limp and low a time or two.
” Foreign enemies are not the only adversaries our flag has faced .
“ She waved from our ships @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sang , “ and now they ’ ve about quit waving her back here at home .
In her own good land here she ’ s been abused .
She ’ s been burned , dishonored , denied and refused.
” While Cash may not be with us anymore , his words couldn ’ t ring more true .
Flag burnings and overall hatred for Old Glory seem to be increasingly common during protests and riots as destabilizing elements in our own country seek to undermine it .
RELATED : Watch : Man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as He Is Viciously Attacked by Rioters “ She ’ s been through the fire before , ” the old-timer in the song says , “ and I believe she can take a whole lot more.
” If you haven ’ t heard this Cash classic , listen to it below .
Be warned : It can bring a tear to a glass eye .
With America in somewhat of a state of turmoil , there are likely those who believe the day when the U.S. flag is lowered for good is right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us patriots , however , we know this storm will one day be just another memory of our beloved ragged old flag .
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The United States of America has had a rough go of things this year. So far, 2020 has brought us a major viral pandemic, community-crushing lockdowns and riots that have left the country’s largest cities smoldering.
Not even the largest flying U.S. flag in the world escaped this year unharmed and was shredded by a vicious storm.
The patriotic installation, located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, was reduced to tatters Tuesday after weathering the violent winds. (The flag has since been replaced, according to WTMJ-TV.)
The iconic Acuity Insurance flag in Sheboygan – the largest free-flying American flag in the country – has been torn in half after tonight’s storms. ?: Avdil Luma pic.twitter.com/89fUWlsF4d — TMJ4 News (@tmj4) June 3, 2020
Late singer-songwriter Johnny Cash tells a story of another American flag in disrepair in “Ragged Old Flag.”
The song relates the story of a man who wanders into a small town. Noticing a tattered flag flying at the courthouse, he asks an old local about the shocking state of Old Glory.
“We’re kinda proud of that ragged old flag,” the local responds.
The flag’s various burns, tears and holes are all attributed to conflicts and wars in America’s history where the banner was present. Through the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the fight at the Alamo, that ragged old flag was there.
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The flag saw action in World Wars I and II, and even in Korea and Vietnam. The local says that in the worst of it, the flag hung “limp and low a time or two.”
Foreign enemies are not the only adversaries our flag has faced.
“She waved from our ships upon the briny foam,” Cash sang, “and now they’ve about quit waving her back here at home. In her own good land here she’s been abused. She’s been burned, dishonored, denied and refused.”
While Cash may not be with us anymore, his words couldn’t ring more true.
Flag burnings and overall hatred for Old Glory seem to be increasingly common during protests and riots as destabilizing elements in our own country seek to undermine it.
“She’s been through the fire before,” the old-timer in the song says, “and I believe she can take a whole lot more.”
If you haven’t heard this Cash classic, listen to it below. Be warned: It can bring a tear to a glass eye.
With America in somewhat of a state of turmoil, there are likely those who believe the day when the U.S. flag is lowered for good is right around the corner. For all of us patriots, however, we know this storm will one day be just another memory of our beloved ragged old flag.
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westernjournal--2020-06-07--Looters Are Now Seeing Unsettling Messages Appear on Phones

Full disclosure before I write this article : I have never looted .
I know , I ’ ve somehow avoided it .
Perhaps it ’ s because I ’ ve never lived near a major commercial district during a time of unrest .
Perhaps it ’ s because I have a respect for the law .
Whatever the case , I ’ ve never had to weigh the calculus of how easy it is to run from the police while carrying a 60″ 4K TV versus a 65″ 4K TV , or whether or not going with the curved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ease of carriage while fleeing .
On first thought , I would think that phones might be a safer bet .
They ’ re small buggers , after all .
I have one , it fits in my pocket and it ’ s pretty amazing in terms of what it can do .
I mean , it organizes my schedule and my appointments .
It contains my entire ebook collection for when I don ’ t feel like dragging my iPad along .
It logs how many steps I take every day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ those steps and where I ’ ve been– Oh wait , no .
Looting a phone is a terrible idea .
Good thing I ’ m not a looter , but it took me maybe five minutes to think this all through .
The looters — who assumedly had time to plan what they were going to take , given that the general absence of law enforcement meant the atmosphere was often like Black Friday without the cashiers — probably had some time to think this through .
Even if the dash for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you didn ’ t have time to think about the fact that you would be tracked by the device as you played “ Supermarket Sweep , ” surely you ’ d think through it and come to that conclusion before you got it home , right ?
I mean , I know I ’ m brilliant and all , but you can figure out what it took me two paragraphs to realize in like , an hour or two .
TRENDING : Candace Owens Exposes George Floyd 's Criminal Past , Says She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m sure some people came to this conclusion .
For those who didn ’ t .
Apple is sending them a friendly message that they done goofed .
Apparently , “ josh ( apex male ) ” would “ be heated ” with what ’ s happening to a lot of people who took these devices .
According to Fox Business , the new “ owners ” of Apple iPhones that were taken from the company ’ s stores in recent days are getting notices from the company that they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ piece of glass , metal and silicon that ’ s currently tracking their every move .
Apple stores in New York , Philadelphia and other cities were the target of looting , which caused the company to close parts of its retail operation down temporarily , as Business Insider reported .
While Apple doesn ’ t comment on security issues , it ’ s known that the demo devices that are in store displays run on different software that makes them unusable outside of the store .
As the BBC reported , purchased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on them .
However , stolen devices can be locked and tracked .
So , given that I ’ m assuming Apple has some reasonable control over its inventory , one can assume other phones stolen from these stores aren ’ t going to be usable for that long .
It ’ s not as if Apple has suddenly turned conservative , mind you .
In a memo to staffers , Apple CEO Tim Cook promised donations to numerous social justice organizations .
Cook wrote that the “ painful past is still present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but in the everyday experience of deeply rooted discrimination .
We see it in our criminal justice system , in the disproportionate toll of disease on Black and Brown communities , in the inequalities in neighborhood services and the educations our children receive .
While our laws have changed , the reality is that their protections are still not universally applied , ” according to Ars Technica .
RELATED : Largest Flying US Flag Shredded by Storm , Brings Old Johnny Cash Song to Life “ To create change , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in light of a pain that is deeply felt but too often ignored , ” the memo continued .
“ Issues of human dignity will not abide standing on the sidelines .
To our colleagues in the Black community — we see you .
You matter , your lives matter , and you are valued here at Apple.
” Nor would I expect Apple to act any differently ; it ’ s the company ’ s right and it ’ s in its organizational DNA .
I just put this out there as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve countenanced these riots as legitimate political outgrowth of injustice .
They aren ’ t .
What these individuals are doing is either appropriating or destroying property that belonged to someone else .
Apple may seem like an evil , distant organization to the people who felt themselves entitled to the iPhone .
And yet , Apple ’ s political values may have aligned with theirs , inasmuch as we assume the looters had political values .
The good thing is that Apple can track what was taken and either get it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the looter — although resale might complicate things .
Apple can also rebuild its stores fairly easily without taking too much of a hit monetarily .
Minority-owned businesses that got ransacked on the iconic 52nd St. Corridor in West Philadelphia ?
They can ’ t track their wares .
Who knows if they can rebuild their stores ?
Oh , so maybe you stole that 60″ flatscreen from a Target , a big , faceless corporation ?
Unfortunately , as The New York Times reports , the company closed stores or dramatically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ ll affect a lot of faces who need paychecks in a wretched economy .
This shouldn ’ t be excused by politicians rushing to make it look like they care about inequality and inequity by casting mass lawbreaking as something deeper than sheer opportunism .
And remember George Floyd ?
The reason for all the unrest ?
The media isn ’ t exclusively covering the peaceful protests meant to condemn his killing at the hands of a police officer that knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes .
They also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you walk away from the shattered glass of an Apple Store .
Good work .
Thankfully , the cameraman in the helicopter and the viewers at home aren ’ t the only entities watching you .
Enjoy that “ free ” iPhone .
I can only hope it ends up costing you a whole lot of money in other ways .
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Full disclosure before I write this article: I have never looted.
I know, I’ve somehow avoided it. Perhaps it’s because I’ve never lived near a major commercial district during a time of unrest. Perhaps it’s because I have a respect for the law. Whatever the case, I’ve never had to weigh the calculus of how easy it is to run from the police while carrying a 60″ 4K TV versus a 65″ 4K TV, or whether or not going with the curved model makes any difference in terms of ease of carriage while fleeing.
On first thought, I would think that phones might be a safer bet. They’re small buggers, after all. I have one, it fits in my pocket and it’s pretty amazing in terms of what it can do. I mean, it organizes my schedule and my appointments. It contains my entire ebook collection for when I don’t feel like dragging my iPad along. It logs how many steps I take every day. It can even track where I take those steps and where I’ve been–
Oh wait, no. Looting a phone is a terrible idea. Good thing I’m not a looter, but it took me maybe five minutes to think this all through. The looters — who assumedly had time to plan what they were going to take, given that the general absence of law enforcement meant the atmosphere was often like Black Friday without the cashiers — probably had some time to think this through.
Even if the dash for iPhone 11 Pros was so crazy that you didn’t have time to think about the fact that you would be tracked by the device as you played “Supermarket Sweep,” surely you’d think through it and come to that conclusion before you got it home, right? I mean, I know I’m brilliant and all, but you can figure out what it took me two paragraphs to realize in like, an hour or two.
I’m sure some people came to this conclusion. For those who didn’t. Apple is sending them a friendly message that they done goofed.
Nah son I swear to god I’d be heated ??? pic.twitter.com/RoFxHV1lLm — josh (apex male) (@onlyfanobtainer) May 31, 2020
Apparently, “josh (apex male)” would “be heated” with what’s happening to a lot of people who took these devices. According to Fox Business, the new “owners” of Apple iPhones that were taken from the company’s stores in recent days are getting notices from the company that they’re currently in possession of a useless piece of glass, metal and silicon that’s currently tracking their every move.
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Apple stores in New York, Philadelphia and other cities were the target of looting, which caused the company to close parts of its retail operation down temporarily, as Business Insider reported.
While Apple doesn’t comment on security issues, it’s known that the demo devices that are in store displays run on different software that makes them unusable outside of the store.
As the BBC reported, purchased devices don’t have that software on them. However, stolen devices can be locked and tracked. So, given that I’m assuming Apple has some reasonable control over its inventory, one can assume other phones stolen from these stores aren’t going to be usable for that long.
It’s not as if Apple has suddenly turned conservative, mind you. In a memo to staffers, Apple CEO Tim Cook promised donations to numerous social justice organizations.
Cook wrote that the “painful past is still present today—not only in the form of violence, but in the everyday experience of deeply rooted discrimination. We see it in our criminal justice system, in the disproportionate toll of disease on Black and Brown communities, in the inequalities in neighborhood services and the educations our children receive. While our laws have changed, the reality is that their protections are still not universally applied,” according to Ars Technica.
“To create change, we have to reexamine our own views and actions in light of a pain that is deeply felt but too often ignored,” the memo continued.
“Issues of human dignity will not abide standing on the sidelines. To our colleagues in the Black community — we see you. You matter, your lives matter, and you are valued here at Apple.”
Nor would I expect Apple to act any differently; it’s the company’s right and it’s in its organizational DNA. I just put this out there as a contrast for the liberal politicians who’ve countenanced these riots as legitimate political outgrowth of injustice.
They aren’t. What these individuals are doing is either appropriating or destroying property that belonged to someone else. Apple may seem like an evil, distant organization to the people who felt themselves entitled to the iPhone. And yet, Apple’s political values may have aligned with theirs, inasmuch as we assume the looters had political values.
The good thing is that Apple can track what was taken and either get it back or deliver some form of justice to the looter — although resale might complicate things. Apple can also rebuild its stores fairly easily without taking too much of a hit monetarily.
Minority-owned businesses that got ransacked on the iconic 52nd St. Corridor in West Philadelphia? They can’t track their wares. Who knows if they can rebuild their stores?
Oh, so maybe you stole that 60″ flatscreen from a Target, a big, faceless corporation? Unfortunately, as The New York Times reports, the company closed stores or dramatically cut hours at 200 locations, something that’ll affect a lot of faces who need paychecks in a wretched economy.
This shouldn’t be excused by politicians rushing to make it look like they care about inequality and inequity by casting mass lawbreaking as something deeper than sheer opportunism.
And remember George Floyd? The reason for all the unrest? The media isn’t exclusively covering the peaceful protests meant to condemn his killing at the hands of a police officer that knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes. They also have a helicopter trained upon you as you walk away from the shattered glass of an Apple Store. Good work.
Thankfully, the cameraman in the helicopter and the viewers at home aren’t the only entities watching you. Enjoy that “free” iPhone. I can only hope it ends up costing you a whole lot of money in other ways.
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westernjournal--2020-06-07--Shocking Daylight Ambush Leaves Sheriff’s Sgt. Dead, Suspect Captured

A California sheriff ’ s sergeant was killed Saturday in an ambush that left two law enforcement officers injured .
The crime took place about 1:30 p.m. in Santa Cruz County , which is south of San Francisco .
Police “ received a call about a suspicious van parked off the road near Jamison Creek , Boulder Creek .
The caller saw guns and bomb making materials inside the van .
When deputies arrived , the van was seen leaving the area and [ deputies ] tried to follow it , ” the Santa Cruz County Sheriff ’ s Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As deputies began investigating , they were ambushed with gunfire and multiple improvised explosive devices .
Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller was shot and taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead , ” the sheriff ’ s office reported .
“ Another deputy was either shot or struck by shrapnel and struck by a car as the suspect fled the property .
We are hopeful the deputy will recover , ” the department posted .
TRENDING : Candace Owens Exposes George Floyd 's Criminal Past , Says She Does Not Support Him as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also wounded while authorities were pursuing the suspect , according to KTLA .
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart said Gutzwiller “ was a beloved figure here at the sheriff ’ s office , ” KTLA reported .
“ Damon showed up today to do his job , to keep this community safe , and his life was taken needlessly , ” Hart told the station .
“ In my 32-year career , this is the worst day I ’ ve ever experienced , ” he said , according to KGO .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that after a report of a carjacking , deputies arrested Steven Carrillo , who was shot during the arrest and received what were described as non-life-threatening injuries .
He will face charges when he is discharged from the hospital .
Citing what it said were sources it did not name , KGO said Carillo was “ an active duty US Air Force sergeant based out of Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield.
” The station also reported that improvised explosive devices were found at Carillo ’ s home on Saturday .
The FBI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Words can not express the pain we feel for Damon and his family , ” Hart said in the Facebook post .
RELATED : Dem Lawmaker Vows To Not Accept Donations from Police , But Lib Challenger Unsatisfied The sergeant had been with the sheriff ’ s office since 2006 .
“ He was the kind of person we all hope to be .
Today , we lost a hero .
We are grateful to have known him and we mourn with his family , ” Hart said in the post .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was reported to be pregnant , and one child , according to KSBW .
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A California sheriff’s sergeant was killed Saturday in an ambush that left two law enforcement officers injured.
The crime took place about 1:30 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, which is south of San Francisco.
Police “received a call about a suspicious van parked off the road near Jamison Creek, Boulder Creek. The caller saw guns and bomb making materials inside the van. When deputies arrived, the van was seen leaving the area and [deputies] tried to follow it,” the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office reported on its Facebook page.
“As deputies began investigating, they were ambushed with gunfire and multiple improvised explosive devices. Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller was shot and taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead,” the sheriff’s office reported.
“Another deputy was either shot or struck by shrapnel and struck by a car as the suspect fled the property. We are hopeful the deputy will recover,” the department posted.
A California Highway Patrol trooper was also wounded while authorities were pursuing the suspect, according to KTLA.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart said Gutzwiller “was a beloved figure here at the sheriff’s office,” KTLA reported.
“Damon showed up today to do his job, to keep this community safe, and his life was taken needlessly,” Hart told the station.
“In my 32-year career, this is the worst day I’ve ever experienced,” he said, according to KGO.
Santa Cruz Co. S/O responded to a report of a van w/guns & bomb-making devices. They were ambushed w/gunfire & multiple improvised explosives. Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller was killed. 2 others (a deputy & CHP officer) were wounded. R.I.P. Prayers to the officers. https://t.co/nwPGp9FTfv pic.twitter.com/1MNWlpZ8Sx — Winston Gin (@ufeellucky) June 7, 2020
The sheriff’s office post said that after a report of a carjacking, deputies arrested Steven Carrillo, who was shot during the arrest and received what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. He will face charges when he is discharged from the hospital.
Citing what it said were sources it did not name, KGO said Carillo was “an active duty US Air Force sergeant based out of Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield.”
The station also reported that improvised explosive devices were found at Carillo’s home on Saturday. The FBI is now investigating, KGO reported.
“Words cannot express the pain we feel for Damon and his family,” Hart said in the Facebook post.
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The sergeant had been with the sheriff’s office since 2006.
“He was the kind of person we all hope to be. Today, we lost a hero. We are grateful to have known him and we mourn with his family,” Hart said in the post.
Gutzwiller is survived by his wife, who was reported to be pregnant, and one child, according to KSBW.
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westernjournal--2020-06-07--De Blasio Announces Partial Defunding of NYPD

Amid calls from protesters demanding the New York City yank funding from the New York Police Department , Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday said the city is going to do just that .
“ This morning we committed to move resources from the NYPD to youth and social services as part of our City ’ s budget .
Our young people need to be reached , not policed .
We can do this AND keep our city safe , ” de Blasio tweeted .
The changes have been recommended by mayoral task force on racial inclusion .
That panel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blasio ’ s spouse , according to WCBS .
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I want it to be abundantly clear to all New Yorkers .
These are first steps to what will be 18 months of making intense change in this city .
The work of this task force is crucial , ” de Blasio said .
“ This is a transformative moment.
” Some disagreed with the mayor .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reference to a story from The New York Times about New York City ’ s population decline .
DeBlasio said pulling money out of the police budget is part of “ deeper reforms ” to address “ profound disparities ” in New York City .
“ Our young people need to be reached , not policed , ” he said .
Dollar figures were not released , nor was it clear who would be getting a windfall at the expense of the NYPD .
DeBlasio said “ details will be worked out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead , ” according to the New York Post .
Street vendor enforcement will “ no longer be the responsibility of the NYPD , ” the mayor said , and has been given to an agency he did not name .
“ The vendor and administrative enforcement will be moved out of the NYPD , so that code violations will not require an officer whose presence could escalate an encounter , ” McCray said .
“ We are moving forward .
We are not waiting for anything or anyone .
No one – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go back to the way things were before.
” City Council Speaker Corey Johnson had earlier called for NYPD to get less money .
“ Given the scale of the financial crisis we face and the urgent need for the city to transform our criminal justice system , we know the budget will include meaningful cuts to the NYPD budget .
I am working with my colleagues to determine how we can reduce the budget and reallocate those dollars to instead invest in our communities .
But this is not just about budget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and transformational reform in the police department , while investing in communities as much as possible during this unprecedented budget crunch , ” he said .
DeBlasio also called for greater public accountability in terms of police discipline .
“ Let ’ s make 50-A as we knew it a thing of the past , so we can have transparency in the disciplinary process to give the public confidence , ” de Blasio said , referring to the law that shields details of disciplinary procedures from the public .
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Amid calls from protesters demanding the New York City yank funding from the New York Police Department, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday said the city is going to do just that.
“This morning we committed to move resources from the NYPD to youth and social services as part of our City’s budget. Our young people need to be reached, not policed. We can do this AND keep our city safe,” de Blasio tweeted.
This morning we committed to move resources from the NYPD to youth and social services as part of our City’s budget. Our young people need to be reached, not policed. We can do this AND keep our city safe. — Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) June 7, 2020
The changes have been recommended by mayoral task force on racial inclusion. That panel is co-chaired by Chirlane McCray, de Blasio’s spouse, according to WCBS.
“This is a beginning. I want it to be abundantly clear to all New Yorkers. These are first steps to what will be 18 months of making intense change in this city. The work of this task force is crucial,” de Blasio said. “This is a transformative moment.”
Some disagreed with the mayor.
New York’s Mayor DeBlasio has committed that he will begin the process of defunding the NYPD. There’s no good way for this to end. — Lauren Boebert for Congress (R-CO3) (@laurenboebert) June 7, 2020
He is literally trying to destroy the City. — Brian C. Martin (@AustinTx4Life) June 7, 2020
Meanwhile, Fox News host Sean Hannity tweeted a reference to a story from The New York Times about New York City’s population decline.
“More than 400,000 Residents Flee NYC Due to Virus, Taxes, Protests, Shutdown,” Hannity tweeted.
More than 400,000 Residents Flee NYC Due to Virus, Taxes, Protests, Shutdown https://t.co/cg99A513jw — Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) June 7, 2020
DeBlasio said pulling money out of the police budget is part of “deeper reforms” to address “profound disparities” in New York City.
“Our young people need to be reached, not policed,” he said.
Dollar figures were not released, nor was it clear who would be getting a windfall at the expense of the NYPD. DeBlasio said “details will be worked out in the budget process in the weeks ahead,” according to the New York Post.
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Street vendor enforcement will “no longer be the responsibility of the NYPD,” the mayor said, and has been given to an agency he did not name.
“The vendor and administrative enforcement will be moved out of the NYPD, so that code violations will not require an officer whose presence could escalate an encounter,” McCray said. “We are moving forward. We are not waiting for anything or anyone. No one – I say no one — wants to go back to the way things were before.”
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson had earlier called for NYPD to get less money.
“Given the scale of the financial crisis we face and the urgent need for the city to transform our criminal justice system, we know the budget will include meaningful cuts to the NYPD budget. I am working with my colleagues to determine how we can reduce the budget and reallocate those dollars to instead invest in our communities. But this is not just about budget cuts. We also need structural change and transformational reform in the police department, while investing in communities as much as possible during this unprecedented budget crunch,” he said.
DeBlasio also called for greater public accountability in terms of police discipline.
“Let’s make 50-A as we knew it a thing of the past, so we can have transparency in the disciplinary process to give the public confidence,” de Blasio said, referring to the law that shields details of disciplinary procedures from the public.
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