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local-news2 years ago•5 min saved

"Gov. Hochul's Comprehensive Strategy to Safeguard New York from Violence and Extremism"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new security measures to combat threats of violence and radicalization in the state. The initiatives include allocating $3 million to ensure every college campus has a threat assessment and management team, targeted ads to help parents identify if their child is involved in hate speech online, and media literacy tools for public school students. The announcement comes after a threat assessment warned of an increasing terror threat to New York, fueled by antisemitic and anti-Palestinian rhetoric on social media. The NYPD has also ramped up security for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

via CBS New York|

#gov-kathy-hochul #local-news #new-york

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Attorney General Garland's Resignation Threat Over Trump Actions

Attorney General Merrick Garland stated in an interview that he would resign if President Joe Biden asked him to take action against Donald Trump, although he believes that scenario is unlikely. Garland emphasized that Justice Department prosecutors are nonpartisan and do not allow partisan considerations to influence their determinations. He dismissed claims that the cases involving Trump and his son Hunter were timed to affect Trump's potential presidential run in 2024. Garland expressed concern over the violence and death threats directed towards judges and prosecutors involved in the Trump cases, emphasizing the importance of protecting each other and maintaining civility in order for democracy to survive.

via POLITICO|

#donald-trump #joe-biden #justice-department

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Trump's Conspiracies Incite Violence and Threats Against Civil Servants and Justice System"

Threats of violence have escalated following the fourth criminal indictment of former President Donald Trump, with Trump allies releasing personal information of election workers and a racist death threat leading to an arrest. The harassment and intimidation faced by election workers, such as Ruby Freeman and her daughter, have had a profound impact on their lives. Election officials across the country are also facing similar threats, leading to concerns about the safety of civil servants and the conduct of elections. The loss of institutional knowledge due to these threats could result in increased errors in the administration of elections.

via PBS NewsHour|

#accountability #donald-trump #election-workers

social-media2 years ago•6 min saved

Facebook Oversight Board Takes Action Against Hun Sen's Threat Video

The Meta Oversight Board, Facebook's content moderation authority, has overruled the company's decision to allow a video of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen threatening political opponents to remain viewable on the platform. The board has recommended that Meta suspend Hun Sen's Facebook and Instagram accounts for six months due to the severity of the violation and his history of using social media to amplify threats of violence. The ruling highlights the need for platforms to prevent political leaders from exploiting their platforms to incite violence and suppress opposition. Meta has welcomed the decision and plans to implement it, but has not yet committed to suspending Hun Sen's accounts.

via Gizmodo|

#cambodian-prime-minister #content-moderation #facebook

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Minnesota College Student Arrested for Alleged Violent Plot

A student at St. Olaf College in Minnesota has been charged with conspiracy to commit second-degree assault and conspiracy to commit threats of violence after authorities found several items in his dorm room that school officials believed posed a threat, including knives, a tactical vest, and empty ammunition and magazine boxes. The student, Waylon Kurts, 20, was suspended from the college and arrested on suspicion of threats of violence. Kurts' attorney said there is nothing that poses a threat to anyone, but authorities are still investigating.

via CBS News|

#arrest #crime #minnesota

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Anonymous Jury to Protect Jurors in Trump Rape Case

A New York federal judge has ordered that the jurors in the rape lawsuit against former President Donald Trump brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll will remain anonymous due to credible threats of violence from Trump and his followers. The judge cited the Jan. 6 insurrection and Trump's history of stoking tensions with the justice system as reasons for the decision. The jurors' names, addresses, and places of employment will not be revealed, and they will be escorted by the U.S. Marshals Service at all times during the trial.

via The Daily Beast|

#anonymity #e-jean-carroll #jury