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legal23 days ago•12 min saved

Afroman Triumphs in Defamation Verdict Over Ohio Police Raid Songs

Rapper Afroman (Joseph Foreman) won a three-day Ohio jury trial in a defamation case brought by seven Adams County deputies over his songs and videos about the 2022 raid; the deputies had sought $3.9 million in damages, but Foreman's defense framed the content as protected speech, and the raid—linked to drug trafficking/kidnapping suspicions but resulting in no charges—remains a flashpoint and has drawn SLAPP critiques from the ACLU.

via HuffPost|

#afroman #defamation #deputies

law23 days ago•3 min saved

Afroman Defends Free Speech in Lemon Pound Cake Video Lawsuit

Rapper Afroman testifies that his video 'Lemon Pound Cake'—which used 2022 raid footage of Adams County deputies—was protected by the First Amendment, arguing any harm to the deputies stems from the raid itself and not his creative work.

via NBC News|

#afroman #civil-lawsuit #deputies

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Announces Key City Hall Appointments Amid Historic Win

Mamdani announced his top two City Hall deputies, with Brad Lander not taking the top post as he pursues a congressional run. Mamdani remains committed to funding free buses and universal child care, despite some political challenges and negotiations with Gov. Hochul. He plans to build his administration, considering retaining some of Mayor Adams' team, while facing criticism for selecting appointees from de Blasio's administration.

via Politico|

#city-hall #deputies #free-buses

local7 months ago•0 min saved

Missing Asheboro Boy Found Dead in Pond After Search

The body of 7-year-old Liam Alexander King, who went missing in Asheboro, was found in a pond near his last known location, prompting an active investigation and community mourning.

via WBTV|

#asheboro #deputies #investigation

law-enforcement8 months ago•4 min saved

Jacksonville Sheriff Releases Bodycam Footage Amid Viral Traffic Stop Controversy

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters released body camera footage showing deputies violently arresting William McNeil Jr., with the State Attorney's Office finding no criminal law violations by the officers, though an administrative review is ongoing. The incident, captured on viral cellphone video, involved deputies beating and punching McNeil during a traffic stop, leading to legal actions and calls for accountability.

via ABC News|

#deputies #investigation #jacksonville-sheriff

local-news10 months ago•1 min saved

Florida Man Killed by Deputies After Alligator Attack and Assault

A man in Florida was bitten by an alligator while swimming across a lake, then walked into a neighborhood with garden shears, leading deputies to shoot and kill him after he charged at them and attempted to grab their weapons.

via The New York Times|

#alligator #deputies #florida

crime10 months ago•3 min saved

Florida man shot by deputies after alligator attack and bizarre confrontation

A man in Florida, believed to be under the influence of drugs and bitten by an alligator, was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies after he charged at them with garden shears and attempted to steal a rifle from their patrol vehicle. The incident is under investigation, and the deputies are on routine leave.

via CBS News|

#alligator-attack #crime #deputies

crime1 year ago

Tragic Loss: Three Florida Deputies Killed in Devastating Crash

A tragic incident in Palm Beach County, Florida, resulted in the deaths of three deputies after being struck by a vehicle. This event has deeply affected the local law enforcement community, described as a 'gut punch' to the area.

via The New York Times|

#crime #deputies #florida

news1 year ago•2 min saved

Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Two Florida Deputies, Injures Another

Two deputies were killed and a third critically injured in a crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, while assisting a fellow deputy with a motorcycle issue. A woman driving eastbound struck the deputies after overcompensating while trying to pass another vehicle. The driver suffered minor injuries and no charges have been filed yet. The incident is under investigation by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Florida Highway Patrol. The deputies were previously involved in Donald Trump's police escort on election night.

via ABC News|

#deputies #florida #law-enforcement

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Two EBR Deputies Injured, Suspect Dead in Drug Search Shooting

Two East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff’s deputies were shot, one seriously injured, during the execution of a drug warrant in Baton Rouge. The suspect, who fired at officers, was killed at the scene. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on June 6, and the injured deputy is expected to survive.

via WAFB|

#baton-rouge #crime #deputies

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Omaha Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student"

Omaha teacher Erin Ward, 45, was arrested for felony sexual abuse after being found undressed with a 17-year-old student in an SUV parked at a dead end road. The student fled on foot after crashing the car, and Ward, a substitute teacher at Omaha Burke High School, admitted to having sexual intercourse with him. Both were treated for minor injuries, and the investigation is ongoing with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office working closely with Omaha Public Schools.

via KLKN|

#17-year-old #crime #deputies

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Minnetonka Warrant Execution: 2 Deputies Injured in Shooting Incident"

Two deputies were injured during a warrant execution at a Minnetonka home, with one being treated at the scene and the other at a medical center; both are expected to survive. The neighborhood was shut down, and a shelter-in-place order was issued as law enforcement contained the situation to the house, with armed officers sweeping the woods nearby. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives also responded to the incident, and authorities are asking people to avoid the area.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|

#crime #deputies #law-enforcement

crime-and-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

Video Evidence: Deputies Fatally Shoot Kidnapped Teen as She Surrenders

Newly released video shows that 15-year-old Savannah Graziano, who was believed to have been kidnapped by her father, was fatally shot by deputies as she followed their commands and did not appear to be wearing tactical gear as previously claimed. The video reveals that she was obeying deputies’ instructions to approach them when she was struck by officer fire during a car chase and shootout. The California Justice Department has taken over the investigation into the shooting, and the sheriff’s office declined to offer any comment on the case, citing the ongoing investigation.

via NBC News|

#california #crime-and-justice #deputies

crime-law-enforcement2 years ago•2 min saved

"Newly Released Video Shows Fatal Shooting of Kidnapping Victim by Deputies"

Newly released video and audio recordings from a September 2022 vehicle pursuit show that 15-year-old Savannah Graziano, who had been reported kidnapped by her father, was fatally shot by gunfire from deputies as she followed their instructions to exit her father’s truck. The incident occurred a day after an Amber Alert was issued for her, and her father, Anthony Graziano, had killed his wife and fired at a father and child near a school in Fontana, California. The California Department of Justice is investigating the episode, and the footage and recordings were released by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department to a journalist who had filed a records request.

via The New York Times|

#crime-law-enforcement #deputies #kidnapping

law-enforcement2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fair Oaks Standoff: Deputies Fire Shots at Suspect"

Deputies in Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, fired shots at a suspect who may be in an apartment complex after responding to reports of gunfire, with a standoff currently ongoing. The suspect's condition is unknown, and it's unclear if they fired shots at the deputies. Residents in the area have been advised to shelter in place, and law enforcement has evacuated the apartment complex. The situation is being treated as an active threat, and the area is heavily secured with no reported injuries among the deputies.

via CBS Sacramento|

#deputies #fair-oaks #law-enforcement