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politics-crime1 year ago•7 min saved

"Trump Takes Aim at Prosecutor Alvin Bragg During Visit to Site of Fatal Bodega Stabbing"

Former President Donald Trump visited a Harlem bodega where a store clerk, Jose Alba, was charged with murder after stabbing an attacker, leading to criticism of Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg. Trump used the visit to attack Bragg, who is prosecuting him in a separate case. The incident highlights the ongoing debate over crime and criminal justice in New York City, with Trump and Republicans using it as a campaign issue. The case also raises questions about self-defense, racial equity, and the impact of criminal justice reform in the city.

via CNN|

#alvin-bragg #bodega-stabbing #criminal-justice

politics-crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Maine Official Faces Backlash and 'Swatting' After Removing Trump from Ballot"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the target of a "swatting" incident following her decision to bar Donald Trump from the state's ballot due to his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack. The hoax call claimed a break-in at her home, prompting a police response. Bellows has faced escalating threats and her address was leaked online. The incident is part of a worrying trend where politicians, including Senator Rick Scott and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, have been targeted by similar false emergency calls. The FBI is tracking these attacks, which have sometimes resulted in tragedy, through a national database.

via The New York Times|

##maine #politicalintimidation

politics-crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Swatting Incident Targets Maine Official After Trump's Ballot Removal Sparks Controversy"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows reported her home was targeted in a swatting incident after her decision to remove Donald Trump from the state's 2024 primary ballot. The swatting occurred when her address was posted online, leading to a false emergency call and a police response to her home. This event is part of a series of swatting incidents targeting politicians, highlighting concerns for their security. Bellows attributed the swatting to her barring Trump from the ballot, citing his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as a violation of the 14th Amendment. She condemned the swatting and threats, emphasizing the unacceptable nature of such intimidation tactics.

via POLITICO|

##donaldtrump #election2024

politics-crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Swatting Attack Targets Maine Official After Trump Ballot Removal Amid Election Tensions"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the target of a swatting call following her decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot citing the Constitution's insurrection clause. The swatting incident occurred after her address was shared online by a conservative activist, leading to a police response to her home, where no suspicious activity was found. Bellows, who has faced threats and harassment since the decision, reaffirmed her commitment to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law. The Trump campaign plans to appeal her decision, which has been temporarily suspended pending court rulings.

via The Associated Press|

##donaldtrump #election

politics-crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Maine Secretary of State Faces Swatting After Trump Ballot Decision Amid National Debate"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was the victim of a "swatting" incident following her decision that former President Donald Trump is ineligible for the state's primary ballot due to his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack. The swatting call, a false report intended to provoke a heavy police response, occurred after Bellows' home address was posted online. The incident is under investigation, and Bellows has called for a de-escalation of rhetoric and threats. Trump's campaign has criticized Bellows and plans to challenge the ruling, while Trump is expected to appeal a similar decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to the U.S. Supreme Court.

via NBC News|

##electionlaw #maine