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politics1 year ago

"Senator Tom Cotton Sparks Controversy with Calls for Vigilante Action Against Gaza Protests"

Republican senator Tom Cotton has called for Americans to take matters into their own hands when encountering pro-Palestine supporters, amid ongoing Gaza protests in the US. Cotton labeled the protesters as "criminals" and expressed sympathy for those affected by the demonstrations. This is not the first time Cotton has expressed such sentiments, as he previously urged the deployment of the US military against Black Lives Matter protests in a controversial 2020 op-ed.

via The Guardian US|
#black-lives-matter#gaza-protests#insurrection-act
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Guardian Angels' Times Square Scuffle Sparks Outrage and NYPD Investigation"

Members of the Guardian Angels Community Safety Patrol in New York City mistakenly accosted a man they thought was a migrant shoplifter in Times Square during a live interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity. The group's founder, Curtis Sliwa, later admitted the man was not a migrant and had not been charged with shoplifting, acknowledging his mistake in repeating unverified information. The incident has sparked criticism of vigilante activity and divisive rhetoric, with some officials and analysts condemning the group's actions and linking them to right-wing media influence.

via The Washington Post|
#crime-and-justice#guardian-angels#migrants
crime2 years ago

Manhunt Intensifies as Escaped Killer Evades Capture and Alters Appearance

Private citizens, including drone operators and true crime enthusiasts, are taking part in the search for escaped inmate Danelo Cavalcante in northern Chester County, Pennsylvania. While some citizens claim to be assisting in a search and rescue capacity, the Pennsylvania State Police have denounced their involvement, stating that it hinders their efforts and could lead to consequences. Despite this, citizens continue to flock to the area, drawn by the spectacle and the $25,000 reward for information leading to Cavalcante's arrest. Some citizens carry firearms, but claim they would only use them in self-defense. So far, there have been no reports of violent conflicts between private citizens and law enforcement.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#crime#escaped-inmate#pennsylvania-state-police
crime2 years ago

"Unveiling the Disturbing Obsession and Tragic Heroism in the Philly Mass Shooting"

Kimbrady Carriker, the suspect in the Philadelphia mass shooting that left five people dead and four injured, had a troubled background and exhibited an obsession with crime, guns, and vigilantism. Police records and deleted social media posts reveal that Carriker, described as a "biblical extremist," had become increasingly agitated in the days leading up to the shooting. He believed that God was instructing him to purge his community of violence with violence. Carriker surrendered to police without incident and has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder. Few people were close enough to Carriker to address any warning signs, and his recent erratic behavior went largely unnoticed.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#crime#gun-violence#mass-shooting
crime2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Daniel Penny's Interview on Subway Chokehold Incident

Daniel Penny, a retired US marine charged with manslaughter after placing a fellow New York City subway rider in a deadly chokehold, has denied acting as a vigilante and being a white supremacist. Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old Black man who had been struggling with mental illness and lack of housing, died in the confrontation. The killing sparked a debate about racism, homelessness and vigilantism in New York. Penny faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted as charged of second-degree manslaughter.

via The Guardian US|
#crime#homelessness#manslaughter
politics2 years ago

Texas Republicans propose aggressive immigration enforcement measures.

Texas Republicans are pushing for a new bill that would establish a taskforce using civilians to "arrest, apprehend or detain persons crossing the Texas-Mexico border unlawfully," raising concerns around state-sponsored vigilantism. The proposed unit was renamed the "Texas border force" and put under the command of the Texas ranger division. The bill could include civilians with prior military experience among its members, who would be granted some immunity from prosecution for actions they carried out as members of the force. Immigration and civil rights activists have condemned the legislation and said its potential passage was "disheartening."

via The Guardian US|
#border-protection#civil-rights#immigration
crime2 years ago

Al Sharpton delivers emotional eulogy for Jordan Neely at Harlem funeral.

Civil rights leaders, friends, and family members gathered at a Harlem church to mourn Jordan Neely, who was killed when passengers restrained him on the New York subway rail system, including one who used a chokehold. The Rev Al Sharpton called for more support for the man’s family and railed against vigilantism in a speech at Neely’s funeral. The man who pinned and choked Neely, Daniel Penny, was charged with manslaughter by the Manhattan district attorney. Penny’s lawyers say he was acting to protect himself and other passengers after Neely made threatening statements.

via The Guardian US|
#al-sharpton#crime#jordan-neely
politics2 years ago

The Subway Killer and the Limits of NYC's Safety Push

Numerous senior Republican politicians, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, have come out in support of Daniel Penny, a white former Marine charged with second-degree manslaughter after placing a Black man in a deadly chokehold on a New York City subway. Penny has raised over $2.5m for his legal defense on a Christian fundraising website that has also hosted efforts for right-wing vigilante Kyle Rittenhouse and January 6 insurrectionists. Critics argue that the support for Penny is part of a broader culture war playing out in the US in advance of the 2024 election.

via The Guardian US|
#crime#culture-war#daniel-penny
world2 years ago

Haiti's Vigilante Justice: A Call for International Assistance.

Vigilante justice is on the rise in Haiti as gang violence continues to soar, with nearly 1,500 gang-related killings reported between January and April 2023. The Haitian National Police are ill-equipped and understaffed to respond to the crisis, leading to citizens taking the law into their own hands. A vigilante movement called Bwa Kale has emerged, with Haitians arming themselves to go after the gangs. The UN has urged the international community to launch a multilateral mission to help Haiti respond to the violence, but many Haitian civil society leaders have rejected the prospect of international intervention.

via Al Jazeera English|
#gang-violence#haiti#police
crime2 years ago

Fundraising and Court Appearances for Accused in Jordan Neely Subway Death

An online fundraiser on GiveSendGo has raised over $1m for Daniel Penny, a white former marine charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely, a Black man, who he placed in a fatal chokehold on a New York subway train. The fundraiser, created by Penny's attorneys, is to pay for his legal fees and any future civil lawsuits that may arise. Neely's death has sparked anger across the US, highlighting ongoing racial and economic inequality, and the country's lagging mental healthcare and social services. Penny has attracted support from the US right, including Florida governor Ron DeSantis.

via The Guardian US|
#crime#daniel-penny#jordan-neely
crime2 years ago

The Role of White Vigilantism in Jordan Neely's Homicide and America's Unraveling.

The killing of Jordan Neely, a Black man who was strangled to death on a New York subway, has reignited concerns of white vigilantism against Black Americans. Neely, who had a history of mental illness and was homeless, was killed by a man who put him in a chokehold for several minutes. The incident has reminded many of other killings of Black Americans, such as Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery, and the feeling of power that comes with taking matters into their own hands. The pervasiveness of white superiority ideology is seen as a contributing factor to these killings.

via NBC News|
#black-americans#crime#jordan-neely
politics2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Texas Border Policing and Immigration Bills

Hundreds of Texans protested against a new state-led security force that would enlist civilians to track and capture undocumented people. The controversial proposal, House Bill 20, was authored by Republican Rep. Matt Schaefer, who collapsed the issues of fentanyl overdoses and migration, ignoring facts and evidence to argue that migrants are responsible for a wave of death and suffering that exceeds the worst episodes of national trauma in modern American history. Schaefer’s bill, which Texas Democrats have dubbed the “vigilante death squads policy,” was among a bundle of proposals lawmakers heard Wednesday that would create a parallel, state-led border and immigration enforcement apparatus in Texas.

via The Intercept|
#border-security#immigration#politics