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The family of a woman who was the victim of an apparent murder-suicide is suing the Cook County sheriff and chief judge, claiming they bear responsibility for her death by placing the alleged murderer in an electronic monitoring program they knew was not being adequately managed. Shanate Guy, 18, and her boyfriend Dominiko Johnson, 20, were found dead together with gunshot wounds to the head, where a weapon was found at the scene, in the southside of Chicago in June 2021, Fox 32 reported citing the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County medical examiner’s office. “An autopsy released Tuesday found Johnson died of a gunshot wound to his head and Guy died of a gunshot wound to her face, the medical examiner’s office said,” Fox 32 noted at the time. “Johnson’s death was ruled a suicide and Guy’s death was ruled a homicide.” At the time of his death, Johnson had two pending felony cases involving firearms in Cook County, CWB Chicago reported . After being released on … [Read more...] about Lawsuit: Family of Murder Victim Claims Cook County Sheriff, Chief Judge Bear Responsibility

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Superintendent Scott Ziegler and the district’s school board are being sued for allegedly promoting “secret” gender transitions and distributing pornographic books, ABC7 News reported Wednesday. The lawsuit , filed by America First Legal (AFL) Center for Legal Equality, alleges that the school “knowingly and intentionally interfered” with parents’ rights. “Defendants have taken advantage of this susceptibility and vulnerability…to shape and control student attitudes, beliefs, and behavior relating to, inter alia , human sexuality, equal rights, and the relationship between a parent and his or her child,” the lawsuit alleges. BREAKING: America First Legal, via our new Center for Legal Equality, has filed a massive lawsuit against Loudoun County VA Public Schools for psychologically abusing and sexually exploiting the children entrusted to their care. https://t.co/2jOVdeMwyf — Stephen Miller (@StephenM) June 29, 2022 A new … [Read more...] about Loudoun County Schools Sued For Allegedly Promoting Secret Gender Transitions, Pornographic Books

Advocates for universal masking hit another snag after data showed that one California county, which recently lifted its mask mandate, experienced “near-identical” case rate curves as nearby counties, which did not have mask mandates in place. Alameda County stood as the only county in the area that reimposed a mask mandate for the bulk of June. The rule went back into effect June 3, requiring individuals to wear a mask in “most indoor public settings.” “We cannot ignore the data, and we can’t predict when this wave may end. Putting our masks back on gives us the best opportunity to limit the impact of a prolonged wave on our communities,” Alameda County Health Officer Dr. Nicholas Moss said at the time. The county lifted the mandate three weeks later, on June 25. This was the only Bay Area county to have a mask mandate in place during that time period, setting up an interesting case study. And as it turns out, Moss’s statement did not come to fruition, as the mask mandate … [Read more...] about Fail: Masked California County’s Case Rates ‘Near-Identical’ to Nearby Maskless Counties

close Video Terrell rips LA DA Gascon over soft on crime policies: 'Steadfast to progressive criminal activity' Fox News contributor Leo Terrell joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss how Los Angeles DA George Gascon's policies are devastating local communities. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Progressive Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon defended his record against critics who have accused him of being soft on crime as violence in the city continues to surge. "Yeah, in some areas it is," Gascon told KTLA-TV on Saturday when asked if he believes Los Angeles is safer because of policies he has implemented. "I think it’s important to start out by saying that I was a police officer for many years before I was the district attorney. I know how to keep communities safe." Gascon explained that he believes his Community Violence Intervention Unit has been successfully locating repeat offenders and making "good arrests" … [Read more...] about Los Angeles DA George Gascon defends record on crime: ‘I know how to keep communities safe’

Three weeks after becoming the first California county to reinstitute a mask mandate in most indoor public settings amid climbing coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, Alameda County has rescinded the order — citing improving conditions. The move, effective at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, coincides as the San Francisco Bay Area’s second most populous county progresses from the high to medium COVID-19 community transmission level as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That agency recommends public indoor masking for counties in the high level, but not for those in medium. In a statement Friday, county officials didn’t directly tie the fate of the local mask order to the CDC tiers, but instead said they closely monitored local trends and have determined the mandate can now be lifted. “Conditions have stabilized following the sustained increases in case reports and hospitalizations we saw throughout May,” said county Health Officer Dr. Nicholas Moss. … [Read more...] about Alameda County ends short-lived mask mandate, citing improved coronavirus conditions

close Video Mother of slain police officer criticizes LA County DA George Gascon Fox News correspondent Jeff Paul provides insight on criticism of the Los Angeles County district attorney following a police killing on 'Special Report.' NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon on Wednesday seemingly brushed off concern when asked about the mother of one of the slain El Monte police officers who said she blamed Gascon’s policies for allowing her son’s killer to remain out of prison before the shooting. "This individual had no history of violence," Gascon said of accused killer Justin William Flores during a virtual town hall discussion on Wednesday evening. When asked by Fox News Digital about mother Olga Garcia, who said Gascon should "immediately" resign over the officers' deaths, Gascon said, "He was on bail for months and could have committed a violent act for a month – We don't … [Read more...] about Los Angeles DA George Gascon brushes off concern from mother of slain officer: ‘We don’t have a crystal ball’

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for June 28 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A trendy Los Angeles County community has voted to reduce law enforcement funding despite escalating crime and public backlash. The budget for the next two fiscal years will leave West Hollywood with up to five fewer Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies on patrol, WeHoville reported. The budget was approved by a narrow 3-2 vote with Mayor Lauren Meister dissenting as well as Councilman John Erickson. "I’m not going to vote for the budget if we cut the sheriff’s (funds)," Meister said, according to the news outlet. "First of all, nobody has the gun problem that we have in this country. You can’t expect us to have a public safety team where most of the people aren’t armed in order to defend our citizens." NY STATE TROOPER CRAWLS INSIDE DRAINAGE … [Read more...] about West Hollywood votes to reduce Los Angeles County sheriff funding amid crime wave

MINNEAPOLIS — A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home was released from prison on parole Monday, months after his murder conviction was overturned and he was resentenced on a lesser charge. The Minnesota Department of Corrections website said Mohamed Noor, 36, was placed under the supervision of Hennepin County Community Corrections. He was freed 18 days shy of the fifth anniversary of the July 15, 2017, fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a 40-year-old dual U.S.-Australian citizen and yoga teacher who was engaged to be married. Corrections Department spokesman Nicholas Kimball confirmed that Noor was released Monday morning. He said he couldn’t confirm where Noor will be living, but that released offenders are generally supervised by the county where they live. He said Noor was held in North Dakota for most of his sentence and had no disciplinary issues in … [Read more...] about Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor released from prison for fatally shooting Justine Ruszczyk Damond

A San Diego County man was sentenced Monday to 30 days in prison for his role in the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. Philip Weisbecker, 51, pleaded guilty in March to one misdemeanor count of parading or demonstrating in the Capitol. He is among a handful of people with San Diego ties who have been charged or linked to the Capitol breach . His attorney on Monday argued for a sentence of time served during a virtual hearing in Washington, D.C., where the massive federal prosecution is based. Prosecutors asked for three months in prison. The judge settled on 30 days of custody, which can be served intermittently on weekends if desired, along with two years of probation. Weisbecker had already agreed to pay $500 in restitution as part of his plea agreement to help cover damage to the Capitol. In a sentencing memorandum filed before the hearing, his lawyer said Weisbecker was influenced by “media manipulation” of the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 and President … [Read more...] about San Diego County man sentenced to 30 days in prison for Capitol breach

close Video CA city councils vote 'no confidence' on liberal DA Gascon following murders of police El Monte city councilmember Martin Herrera says Los Angeles County needs a district attorney who will work with the community on improving the criminal justice system. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The group advocating for a recall election of liberal Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon was forced to evacuate their office on Thursday after receiving a suspicious-looking white powder inside an envelope. The envelope, which had swastikas on it, was filled with a white powdery substance, forcing the Los Angeles Police Department , LADF Hazmat and the bomb squad to respond. The Recall Gascon campaign was evacuated on Thursday after the group was sent an unknown powdery substance. (Bill Melugin/Fox News) The group from Recall Gascon’s Los Angeles headquarters was also being tested to make sure they … [Read more...] about Recall Gascon campaign forced to evacuate LA office over suspicious white powder in envelope