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law-and-crime2 days ago•9 min saved

Ohio Dog Park Shootout Over Trump Debate Creates Rare Dual Self-Defense Legal Puzzle

An 81-year-old man faces felony assault charges after a dispute over President Trump at an Ohio dog park escalated into a shootout. Legal experts note that because both parties allegedly contributed to the escalation, a jury could potentially find that neither man had the right to claim self-defense, or conversely, that both did. The case highlights complex Ohio laws regarding duty to retreat and the legal implications of being the first to draw a weapon during a physical altercation.

via Fox News|

#geauga-county #gun-violence #law-and-crime

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Geauga County Crash Claims 9-Year-Old Boy's Life

A two-vehicle crash in Geauga County, Ohio, has resulted in the death of a 9-year-old boy and injuries to six others. The crash occurred near the intersection of Ohio 608 and U.S. 6, involving a Chevrolet SUV and a Kia SUV. The driver of the Kia was also hospitalized, and the incident remains under investigation with no suspicion of drugs or alcohol as factors.

via cleveland.com|

#accidents #car-crash #geauga-county

traffic-accident2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Crash in Geauga County: 9-Year-Old Killed, 6 Injured

A serious two-vehicle crash in Geauga County, Ohio, resulted in the death of a 9-year-old boy and injuries to at least six other people. The crash occurred when a Chevrolet SUV, driven by a 39-year-old woman with five passengers, veered off the road and overcorrected, colliding with a northbound Kia SUV driven by a 44-year-old woman. The driver of the Kia and six occupants of the Chevy SUV were taken to UH Geauga Medical Center, with the 9-year-old boy later pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing, with no indication of drugs or alcohol being involved.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

#fatalities #geauga-county #injuries

society3 years ago•2 min saved

Drag events in Geauga County met with controversy and violence.

A drag queen brunch in Geauga County happened without incident despite the gathering of protesters and counter-protesters. Police had asked organizers to cancel the event, but it went ahead with security from across Northeast Ohio present. Following the event, a church hosted a drag show storytime and was attacked with Molotov cocktails. A suspect has been arrested and charged with malicious use of explosive materials and possessing a destructive device.

via WKYC.com|

#arrest #counter-protesters #drag-queen-brunch

society3 years ago•6 min saved

Police urge cancellation of drag events over safety concerns.

Police in Geauga County are urging organizers to cancel a drag queen brunch and story hour event scheduled for Saturday due to a "realistic threat" of violence from organized protests and counter-protests. The church hosting the event has said they plan to move forward with the event despite receiving threats and vandalism. The church is confident in their security plan and is raising funds for extra security measures. They have called on police to focus on keeping hate groups away instead of asking them to cancel the event.

via WKYC.com|

#drag-queen #geauga-county #hate-groups