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politics1 month ago•74 min saved

Herzog Pardons Elor Azaria, Erasing Record After Decade of Controversy

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has granted a pardon to Elor Azaria, a combat medic convicted in 2017 for shooting a wounded Palestinian attacker in Hebron. The decision, announced on Saturday, erases Azaria’s criminal record and was influenced by the approaching Yom Kippur holiday and the passage of time. While Defense Minister Israel Katz supported the move as humane, the Chief of Staff opposed it, highlighting ongoing divisions within the military and public.

via AP News|

#elor-azaria #isaac-herzog #israel-katz

crime-and-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"Capitol Riot Defendant with Manslaughter Conviction Poses New Threat, Released from Custody"

Edward Richmond Jr., a former U.S. Army soldier convicted of manslaughter in Iraq, has been arrested for attacking police officers with a baton during the U.S. Capitol riot. Prosecutors argue that he poses a new danger, citing the discovery of an assault rifle and ammunition in his closet despite being barred from owning firearms due to his manslaughter conviction. They also claim he took steps to evade authorities and may be a flight risk. A federal magistrate judge initially denied the Justice Department's bid to detain Richmond, but prosecutors have appealed the ruling and are seeking emergency consideration of the matter.

via POLITICO|

#capitol-riot #crime-and-justice #firearms-possession

legalcrime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Capitol Riot: Released Military Veteran Faces Charges"

Military veteran Edward Richmond Jr., charged with attacking police officers during the Capitol riot, was ordered released from custody despite a federal prosecutor's argument for pretrial detention due to his criminal history and possession of an AR-15 rifle. Richmond, convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting a handcuffed civilian in Iraq, was released by U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes, who cited his community ties and role as a father. Richmond was arrested in Baton Rouge on charges including civil disorder and assaulting police with a dangerous weapon, and had a history of violence and aggression toward law enforcement.

via The Associated Press|

#assault #capitol-riot #legalcrime

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Multiple Arrests Made in Connection to Jan. 6 Capitol Violence"

Edward Richmond Jr., a man previously convicted of manslaughter for killing a civilian in Iraq, has been arrested and charged with assaulting law enforcement officers at the Capitol on Jan. 6. He faces felony charges related to civil disorder and assaulting officers, with photos showing him using a baton during the attack. Online "sedition hunters" aided in identifying him, and he was previously listed on the FBI's "most wanted" list for Jan. 6 offenders.

via NBC News|

#assault-charges #capitol-riot #crime

criminal-justice3 years ago•6 min saved

Mississippi AG's Unprecedented Attempt to Overturn Officer's Manslaughter Conviction

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has asked a judge to overturn the manslaughter conviction of former Jackson Police Officer Anthony Fox, who was found guilty of causing the death of George Robinson. This move has sparked controversy and criticism from the district attorney who prosecuted the case, as well as the victim's family. The attorney general argues that the evidence presented at trial did not support the conviction, while critics accuse her of undermining the jury's decision and prioritizing the interests of the police officer. The case highlights the political and racial dynamics surrounding attempts by white Republican state officials to exert control over the justice system in Jackson, a majority-Black and heavily Democratic city.

via Yahoo News|

#attorney-general #criminal-justice #legal-battle