All articles tagged with #riot
A riot during visiting hours at the Washington State Prison in Washington County, Georgia, left three inmates dead and about a dozen injured, with authorities saying the facility is under control and multiple agencies are investigating.
Protests outside the Portland ICE facility escalated into a riot, with demonstrators clashing with federal officers, breaking into the building, and using crowd control munitions, amid ongoing tensions over immigration policies and recent military deployments.
On June 4, 1974, the Cleveland Indians' 10 Cent Beer Night promotion led to one of the most chaotic nights in MLB history. The game against the Texas Rangers descended into a riot as fans, fueled by cheap beer, stormed the field, resulting in injuries, arrests, and a forfeit. The event is remembered for its sheer madness and lack of security, marking a notorious chapter in baseball history.
A former FTX executive has been sentenced, and bitcoin miner Riot is pursuing a takeover of Bitfarms. Additionally, Sergey Nazarov of Chainlink Labs discusses a pilot program with DTCC and financial institutions to bring Net Asset Value (NAV) data on-chain.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited New Caledonia to address violent unrest sparked by a voting reform plan that indigenous Kanaks believe will dilute their political influence. The riots have resulted in six deaths and hundreds of injuries, prompting France to deploy thousands of military reinforcements. Macron's visit aims to restore peace and security in the territory, which has a history of tension over French rule and independence movements.
Assyrian church bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, who was stabbed during a service in Sydney, forgives his attacker and urges his congregation to remain calm and respect the law. The attack, deemed a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism, has led to riots and a teenager being arrested and charged. The city is in shock and grief, with a candlelight vigil planned and businesses expected to resume trade after a knife attack at a shopping center near Bondi beach that killed six people.
Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington state man, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for leading a mob's attack on police officers at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. The judge described Johnatakis as a leader who orchestrated the assault, and he was convicted of felony charges including obstruction of Congress and assault. Despite his lack of remorse, Johnatakis asked the judge questions at his sentencing, displaying rhetoric inspired by the anti-government "sovereign citizen" movement. Over 800 individuals involved in the Capitol riot have been sentenced, with terms ranging from several days to 22 years.
Clashes erupted at an Eritrean cultural event in Charlotte, leading to a 10-hour protest and standoff, during which protesters attacked officers, set a tractor-trailer on fire, and eight people were arrested. The unrest stemmed from divisions within the Eritrean community, with rival groups engaging in violence. Similar incidents have occurred in Europe, highlighting deep divisions among Eritrean diaspora members.
Clashes erupted at an Eritrean cultural event in Charlotte, North Carolina, leading to a 10-hour protest and standoff, resulting in eight arrests and the setting of a tractor-trailer on fire. Police were attacked by protesters wielding sticks and rocks, and two firearms were seized. Similar violence also occurred at Eritrean events in the Netherlands and Germany, highlighting deep divisions within the Eritrean diaspora.
Warring African migrant groups from Eritrea clashed in the Netherlands, resulting in the torching of police cars and injuries to police officers and firefighters. The violence erupted when a group opposing the Eritrean government attacked a venue where a pro-government group was meeting, leading to widespread rioting and destruction. This incident adds to a series of violent clashes involving Eritrean migrants in various countries over the past year.
Michael Haltom, a Norwalk man, has been arrested and charged with multiple federal offenses related to his alleged involvement in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The charges include felony offenses of civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding, as well as misdemeanor offenses. Haltom was allegedly captured on video footage participating in the riot, including pushing against police barricades and entering the Capitol building. This arrest is part of the ongoing investigation into the breach of the U.S. Capitol, with over 1,265 people charged in connection to the events of that day.
Jim Cramer shared his thoughts on several stocks during his Lightning Round, advising investors to stay away from Riot due to lack of trust, expressing concerns about Robinhood's exposure to options and Bitcoin, describing Portillo's as a great quandary, and indicating the need for further research on Soho House.
Riot Games is refocusing on fewer high-impact projects, leading to the elimination of about 11% of its workforce, with a focus on core live games like League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift. The company aims to integrate esports, music, and entertainment more tightly with its games, while also making changes to Legends of Runeterra and ending new game development under Riot Forge. The strategy moving forward is to prioritize what resonates most with players and deliver meaningful experiences with games at the center.
A riot erupted at a synagogue in Brooklyn when construction workers attempted to fill in a secret tunnel illegally dug beneath the building, leading to the arrest of ten people. The dispute is believed to be linked to a long-standing conflict within the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. The synagogue's rabbi condemned the actions of the young Orthodox men involved in the incident, calling their behavior "horrid" and a disgrace to the holy site. The purpose of the tunnel remains unclear, but it is reported to have been dug to expand the synagogue.
A Brazilian delivery driver, Caio Benicio, who helped subdue a knife-wielding assailant suspected of attacking children outside an Irish school in Dublin insists he is not a hero, stating that he acted "like every parent would." Benicio used his motorcycle helmet to stop the suspect as he allegedly stabbed three children and a woman. The incident sparked a night of rioting in Dublin, with unconfirmed reports on social media about the attacker being an "illegal immigrant" fueling the disorder. Benicio, who is an immigrant himself, expressed his confusion over the riot and emphasized that Irish people have always treated him well.