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"Out-of-State Officers Fatally Shoot Man Near RNC, Sparking Milwaukee Outrage"

Ohio police officers in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention fatally shot a man wielding two knives near the event, sparking anger among local residents. The officers, who were from Columbus, Ohio, fired after the man ignored commands and charged at an unarmed individual. The incident, which occurred about a mile from the convention site, has led to community outrage and questions about the presence of out-of-state officers in the neighborhood.

via Chicago Tribune|

#community-outrage #crimejustice #milwaukee

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Nicole Brown Simpson's Sisters Reflect on Her Life and Legacy 30 Years Later

Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters, Denise, Dominique, and Tanya, recall the shock and numbness they felt when O.J. Simpson was acquitted of the murders of Nicole and Ron Goldman in 1995. As the 30th anniversary of the murders approaches, they reflect on their experiences and the impact on Nicole's children, Sydney and Justin. A new Lifetime documentary aims to shed light on Nicole's life and legacy.

via ABC News|

#crimejustice #denise-brown #lifetime-documentary

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"Ecuador Prosecutor Investigating TV Studio Attack Fatally Shot"

Ecuadorian prosecutor César Suárez, who was investigating the recent attack on a TV studio, has been shot dead in Guayaquil. The attack on the TV station involved masked men threatening staff at gunpoint during a live broadcast, resulting in injuries to the journalists. Suárez had expressed concerns about lack of police protection despite interrogating those arrested in connection with the attack. His killing comes amidst a surge of violent incidents in Ecuador, prompting President Daniel Noboa to declare a state of emergency and order the military to address armed groups. Attorney General Diana Salazar expressed grief over Suárez's death and vowed to continue the fight against organized crime.

via BBC.com|

#crimejustice #ecuador #organized-crime

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"Japanese War Veteran Takes Stand for Justice in Historic Sexual Assault Trial"

A former Japanese soldier, Rina Gonoi, awaits a court verdict in a landmark sexual assault case against her ex-colleagues. Gonoi's decision to speak out against sexual violence in a male-dominated society has drawn international attention and both support and online vitriol. She alleges that three male colleagues sexually assaulted her during her time in the military, leading to her leaving the Self-Defence Forces. The case has prompted a public apology from the government and has highlighted the need for better prevention and investigation of abuse. Gonoi hopes that her case will bring about change and empower other Japanese women to speak up.

via Reuters|

#court-verdict #crimejustice #former-soldier

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Supreme Court Denies Chauvin's Appeal in George Floyd Murder Case

The US Supreme Court has rejected former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's appeal of his conviction for the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin's request for the highest court to take up his case was based on claims of a prejudiced trial and juror misconduct. The decision upholds Chauvin's conviction for second-degree murder and his sentence of over 20 years in prison. Floyd's death in May 2020 sparked global protests against police brutality and racism. Chauvin's three former colleagues involved in the murder received lesser sentences, and he is also appealing his conviction on federal civil rights charges.

via The Guardian US|

#crimejustice #derek-chauvin #george-floyd

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Tajik Man Sentenced to Death for Terrorist Attack on Iranian Shrine

The main suspect in the terrorist attack on the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz, Iran, has been sentenced to death for waging war against God and armed revolt against the Islamic Republic. The prime suspect, Rahmatollah Nowruzof from Tajikistan, carried out a shooting spree in the shrine, killing two people and injuring seven. Two of his accomplices were previously executed, and the court has given the accused 20 days to appeal the sentences. The attack was the second in less than a year on the shrine, with a total of 196 non-Iranian terrorists arrested or killed between the two incidents.

via Press TV|

#crimejustice #death-sentence #iran

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"Trial Begins in Elijah McClain's Death: EMTs and Police Face Charges"

The trial of two men charged in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was placed in a chokehold by police and injected with ketamine, is set to begin this week. McClain's death in 2019 sparked protests and calls for police reform. The trial is the first of three scheduled this year, with the defendants facing charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The incident occurred when police stopped McClain, who was wearing a mask due to a medical condition, and applied a chokehold. Paramedics injected him with ketamine, and he later went into cardiac arrest and was declared brain dead. The trial will shed light on the circumstances surrounding McClain's death and the actions of the involved officers and paramedics.

via NBC News|

#chokehold #crimejustice #elijah-mcclain

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Justice Served: Sentences Handed Down for 2016 Brussels Airport Attacks

Eight suspects in the 2016 terror attacks on Brussels have been sentenced by the Special Court of Assizes. Salah Abdeslam, a suspected co-author of the attacks and the only surviving member of the Paris commandos, received 20 years in prison. Other defendants include Mohamed Abrini and Osama Krayem. Oussama Atar, the emir of the Islamic State group who headed the jihadist cell, was tried in absentia as he is presumed to have died in Syria in 2017.

via Euronews|

#belgium #brussels #crimejustice

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Germany Charges 98-Year-Old Former Nazi Guard with Murder Complicity

A 98-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard has been charged with aiding and abetting the murder of over 3,300 people during the Holocaust. The man, who worked at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp between 1943 and 1945, will face a juvenile court due to being a minor at the time of the alleged crimes. Germany continues its efforts to bring the last surviving perpetrators of Nazi war crimes to justice.

via CNN|

#concentration-camp #crimejustice #germany

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Pentagon Weighs Plea Deals for 9/11 Defendants, Potentially Avoiding Death Penalty

The Pentagon is considering plea deals for the defendants in the 9/11 attacks, including suspected mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, which would allow them to escape the death penalty in exchange for accepting criminal responsibility for their actions. The potential plea deals have generated outrage among families of the victims, who have been waiting for years to see the defendants face trial. The prosecution of the defendants at Guantanamo Bay has been delayed due to complications surrounding the admissibility of evidence obtained through CIA interrogations. If a plea deal is reached, the Guantanamo prison could remain open indefinitely, as there is a law preventing the transfer of defendants to U.S. soil and federal custody.

via CBS News|

#911-attacks #crimejustice #death-penalty

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Fatal Incident at Allegheny County Jail Claims Inmate's Life

A 59-year-old inmate at Allegheny County Jail, who had been housed in the jail's mental health unit, died after being found unresponsive by jail staff. The inmate had been awaiting transfer to a treatment facility since January and did not have any emergency contact information on file. County officials stated that there is a large waiting list for admittance to treatment facilities, and the jail has been working to address preventable deaths. This is the 20th death at the jail since April 2020, sparking criticism from County Councilmember Bethany Hallam regarding the jail's understaffing and lack of transparency. The cause and manner of death are currently under investigation by county police.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|

#allegheny-county-jail #crimejustice #inmate-death

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Iran Executes Two Men Publicly for Deadly Attack on Shiraz Shrine

Iran publicly hanged two men, Mohammad Ramez Rashidi and Naeem Hashem Qatali, for their involvement in a shooting at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz last year, which killed 13 people and was claimed by the Islamic State (IS). The execution took place near the shrine in Fars province. The nationalities of the executed men were not disclosed. In a separate incident, four assailants killed two Iranian policemen in Zahedan, near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The area is known for unrest and clashes with Sunni extremists. Public executions are rare in Iran, which has one of the highest execution rates globally.

via The Times of Israel|

#crimejustice #iran #islamic-state

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Iran Executes Two Men for Deadly Shrine Attack

Iran has executed two men who were found guilty of organizing an attack on a Shi'ite shrine in Shiraz that killed at least 13 people in October. The men admitted to being in contact with the Islamic State in Afghanistan and helping to coordinate the attack. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for previous acts of violence in Iran, including twin attacks in 2017 targeting parliament and the tomb of Ayatollah Khomeini.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#crimejustice #execution #iran

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"Rising Teen Arrests in France Spark Stern Response from Justice System"

French courts are working overtime to process the arrests of over 3,600 people, mostly teenagers, involved in nationwide unrest following the police shooting of a suburban teenager. The unrest caused over 800 law enforcement officers to be injured and an estimated 1 billion euros in damage. Fast-track hearings are being held, with same-day sentencing, resulting in jail terms for about a third of those detained. The French government has singled out social networks like Snapchat and TikTok as fueling the unrest. Critics argue that France needs to address its history of racism in policing rather than solely focusing on punishment.

via Yahoo News|

#crimejustice #french-justice-system #police-shooting