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crime2 years ago•6 min saved

UNLV Shooting: Uncovering the Identity and Motives of Anthony Polito

Anthony Polito, a 67-year-old career college professor, has been identified as the gunman responsible for a mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Polito had previously applied for a professorship at UNLV but was not accepted. He had also worked as a professor at colleges in Georgia and North Carolina. The shooting resulted in three deaths and one person being critically injured. The motive for the attack remains unknown, and police are investigating Polito's personal papers and cellphone for possible clues.

via The Independent|

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crime2 years ago•6 min saved

"UNLV Shooting Suspect's Target List and Ammunition Uncovered: Live Updates"

The gunman responsible for the shooting at the University of Nevada's Las Vegas campus had a "target list" and sent 22 letters with white powder to universities before the attack. The suspect, identified as 67-year-old Anthony Polito, had applied for a job at the school but was not accepted. None of the individuals on the target list became victims, and the suspect was fatally shot by police during the incident.

via The Independent|

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crime2 years ago•5 min saved

"College Professor Denies Involvement in Death of Pro-Israel Protester at Thousand Oaks Rally"

A college professor, Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, pleaded not guilty to charges of personally inflicting "great bodily injury" on Paul Kessler, a pro-Israel demonstrator who died following a confrontation at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Thousand Oaks, California. Ventura County authorities have not ruled out the possibility of a hate crime but stated that they currently lack evidence to support hate crime charges. Alnaji's lawyer claims that video footage will clear his client, suggesting that Alnaji unintentionally hit Kessler while defending himself against profanities and a phone being shoved in his face. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging witnesses to come forward with information.

via KABC-TV|

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crime2 years ago•1 min saved

NYC Art Professor Arrested for Threatening Reporter with Machete

Shellyne Rodriguez, a New York City artist and college professor, was arrested on charges of menacing and harassment after holding a machete to a journalist's neck and threatening to chop him up. The confrontation came after the New York Post published a story about an earlier episode in which Rodriguez had cursed at anti-abortion activists at Hunter College, where she was an adjunct assistant professor. Hunter College subsequently fired Rodriguez, who identifies herself as an artist, educator, writer, and community organizer.

via ABC News|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Oprah's Inspiring Speeches: From Almost Turning Down Her First TV Job to Encouraging Graduates to Follow Their Hearts

Oprah Winfrey almost turned down her first TV job as an anchor at Nashville's WLAC-TV, but a college professor convinced her to take the opportunity. Despite her father's wishes, Winfrey changed her class schedule to work at the news station and eventually dropped out of college to focus on her career. Today, Winfrey is a highly successful journalist, host, actress, author, and entrepreneur, with a net worth of $2.5 billion. She credits her success to her faith and self-confidence.

via CNBC|

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