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Oakland Mayor Under Fire Amid FBI Raids and Calls for Resignation
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San Francisco Mayor London Breed Joins GOP Effort to Reform Prop 47
San Francisco's Democrat Mayor London Breed has endorsed a Republican effort to reform Proposition 47, a controversial law that made it easier for criminals to get away with theft and drug crimes. The proposed reform aims to increase penalties for fentanyl dealers and repeat organized retail theft ring participants, as well as provide mandatory treatment for drug users. Breed's endorsement comes amid soaring crime in her city, with statistics showing a sharp rise in homicides and rapes. The city's property theft rate stands at over 3.1 times higher than the national average, leading to businesses and citizens fleeing the area, causing a potential "doom loop" of permanent decline.
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo News
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced criticism after the city council approved a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza while crime, including a recent shooting near a high school that left a teenager dead, continues to plague the city. The mayor's post acknowledging the violence drew backlash from some residents who urged him to focus on addressing crime within Chicago. Despite a slight decrease in murders compared to previous years, overall crime complaints have increased, with shooting incidents showing an uptick.
"Controversy Erupts as Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Over Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution Amid Surging Crime"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
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"South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Stabbed During Autograph Event"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck by an assailant during a visit to Busan. The attack occurred as Lee was interacting with a crowd after touring a proposed airport site. The 67-year-old attacker, who attempted to disguise himself as a supporter, was subdued by party officials and detained by police. Lee underwent a two-hour operation and is recovering in an intensive care unit. The incident is being treated as an attempted murder and a "serious threat to democracy" by Lee's Democratic Party, which has called for a thorough investigation. President Yoon Suk Yeol condemned the violence and ordered a full investigation.
"South Korea's Lee Jae-myung Stabbed in Neck During Attack, Now in ICU Recovery"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
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