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fromNew York Post
1 day ago
NYC politics

Mamdani under fire for blaming guns - not criminals - for shooting death of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl

NYC politics
fromFox News
2 days ago

Mamdani's 'gun violence' comments after killing of 7-month old baby spark outrage: 'Absolute disgrace'

Mayor Mamdani faces backlash for comments perceived as blaming guns instead of criminals in the shooting death of a 7-month-old child.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Mamdani under fire for blaming guns - not criminals - for shooting death of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl

Mayor Mamdani faces criticism for blaming guns instead of criminals for the shooting death of a 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
23 hours ago

Vigil held for Kaori Patterson-Moore, Brooklyn baby killed in shooting

A 7-month-old girl was tragically killed in a shooting in East Williamsburg, prompting community support and calls for intervention programs.
NYC politics
fromFox News
2 days ago

Mamdani's 'gun violence' comments after killing of 7-month old baby spark outrage: 'Absolute disgrace'

Mayor Mamdani faces backlash for comments perceived as blaming guns instead of criminals in the shooting death of a 7-month-old child.
#self-defense
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
4 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
4 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
#bullying
NYC parents
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Child arrested after horrific bullying attack left schoolgirl, 12, dead

A child was arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, who died after a bullying incident at school.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Minor arrested in death of 12-year-old L.A. student hit by water bottle

A juvenile was arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa after a bullying incident at Reseda Charter High School.
NYC parents
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Child arrested after horrific bullying attack left schoolgirl, 12, dead

A child was arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, who died after a bullying incident at school.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Minor arrested in death of 12-year-old L.A. student hit by water bottle

A juvenile was arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa after a bullying incident at Reseda Charter High School.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Over her short tenure as Trump's attorney general, Pam Bondi terrorized LGBTQ+ Americans

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general was marked by aggressive actions against LGBTQ+ rights under the Trump administration.
Miami food
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Lawsuit Filed Minutes After DeSantis Signs Florida's Version of SAVE Act, Says Bill Targets a Fictional Threat'

Mark Elias filed a lawsuit against Florida's HB 991, citing First and Fourteenth Amendment violations related to voter registration and identification requirements.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the creation of 'ghost guns'

"You can't print counterfeit money. We don't let you do that, so why would we let you print lethal guns?"
Intellectual property law
Boston
fromFOX 5 Atlanta
3 days ago

7-month-old baby girl fatally shot as mother pushes stroller in Brooklyn

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in East Williamsburg while her mother was pushing her in a stroller.
fromABC7 Chicago
5 days ago

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. The FBI is running additional tests.
Law
#murder
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Pam Bondi's Legacy of Flattery and Destruction

No Attorney General in history has caused more damage to the department itself—damage that promises to long outlast Bondi's tenure, and to be deepened, not repaired, by whoever is chosen to succeed her.
US politics
Higher education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Student who missed exams after being raped appeals against ruling in favour of UCD

A female medical student claims University College Dublin inadequately supported her after being raped and facing image-based abuse.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Family of teacher killed in Oakland mass shooting asks city leaders to help prevent future tragedies

Latetia Bobo, a dedicated educator and artist, was killed in a mass shooting in Oakland, prompting her family to advocate for change.
#second-amendment
Law
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump's DOJ reasons that 2nd Amendment could include nuclear weapons - LGBTQ Nation

The DOJ argues that the definition of 'common use' weapons should be based on public habits, potentially allowing unusual arms if they become popular.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Good Guy With a Gun Takes Down a Bad Guy With a Gun': Fox's John Roberts Touts Second Amendment After Synagogue Shooter Taken Down

Armed civilians stopped an active shooter at a Michigan synagogue, illustrating the Second Amendment's role in self-defense when law enforcement response is delayed.
Law
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump's DOJ reasons that 2nd Amendment could include nuclear weapons - LGBTQ Nation

The DOJ argues that the definition of 'common use' weapons should be based on public habits, potentially allowing unusual arms if they become popular.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Good Guy With a Gun Takes Down a Bad Guy With a Gun': Fox's John Roberts Touts Second Amendment After Synagogue Shooter Taken Down

Armed civilians stopped an active shooter at a Michigan synagogue, illustrating the Second Amendment's role in self-defense when law enforcement response is delayed.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Juvenile injured in Allston shooting

A shooting in Allston injured a person under 18, with the shooter fleeing the scene and no arrests made.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Rockland Gun Owner Takes Aim At Times Square Gun Ban

A lawsuit challenges New York's ban on carrying firearms in Times Square, claiming it violates the right to self-defense in public spaces.
Brooklyn
fromBed-Stuy, NY Patch
4 days ago

Teen Caught With Gun At Brooklyn High School, NYPD Says

A 16-year-old student was charged with gun possession after being found with a handgun at a Brooklyn high school.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Oakland nightclub shooting: Family of teacher says her story 'cannot be ignored'

"Latetia was beautifully brilliant. She was essential to our family, her friends, and colleagues."
East Bay (California)
#pam-bondi
fromAxios
3 days ago
US politics

Lawmakers vow to force Pam Bondi to testify about the Epstein files despite her ouster

US politics
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, ending her controversial tenure marked by politicization and turmoil within the Justice Department.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Donald Trump's Vendetta Factory': Top Dem Torches Pam Bondi for Using DOJ to Settle Scores

Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General, calling it a disaster and expressing concerns about the implications of her actions.
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

5 moments that defined Pam Bondi's AG tenure

Pam Bondi's exit follows criticism from both parties, with her handling of the Epstein files drawing significant scrutiny.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Pam Bondi's firing won't have the effect Trump desires | Moira Donegan

Pam Bondi was fired as Trump's attorney general due to dissatisfaction with her performance and ongoing issues related to the Epstein scandal.
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Lawmakers vow to force Pam Bondi to testify about the Epstein files despite her ouster

Some Republicans and Democrats emphasize accountability for Pam Bondi despite her departure from the Attorney General position.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Pam Bondi Couldn't Possibly Succeed

Pam Bondi was fired as attorney general by Trump via social media after 421 days, marking a trend of short tenures in the position.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, ending her controversial tenure marked by politicization and turmoil within the Justice Department.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Donald Trump's Vendetta Factory': Top Dem Torches Pam Bondi for Using DOJ to Settle Scores

Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General, calling it a disaster and expressing concerns about the implications of her actions.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

BBC argues Florida has no jurisdiction over January 6 doc that didn't air in the U.S.

Put simply - the documentary was never aired in Florida - or the US. It wasn't available to watch in the US on iPlayer, online or any other streaming platforms including BritBox and BBC Select. We have therefore challenged jurisdiction of the Florida court and filed a motion to dismiss the President's claim.
Television
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Murder trial of man accused of killing NYPD officer moves to closing arguments

Guy Rivera is on trial for the murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, facing life imprisonment if convicted.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Demolition underway at Pulse nightclub, site of one of the deadliest U.S. mass shootings

Demolition of the Pulse nightclub began in Orlando, with a 2016 shooting survivor livestreaming the process while reflecting on the tragedy that killed 49 people.
#gun-control
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Video of Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Pro Firing a Handgun Goes Viral After He's Charged With Murder

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, was arrested for murder after allegedly shooting Bradrick Wells during an argument in a car.
#ai-accountability
Canada news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

OpenAI sued by parents of girl critically wounded in Canada school shooting | Fortune

Parents of a school shooting victim sued OpenAI, alleging the company knew the shooter was planning a mass attack through ChatGPT but failed to alert authorities.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI

OpenAI is being sued for allegedly failing to alert authorities despite knowing a mass shooting suspect was planning an attack through ChatGPT conversations.
Canada news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

OpenAI sued by parents of girl critically wounded in Canada school shooting | Fortune

Parents of a school shooting victim sued OpenAI, alleging the company knew the shooter was planning a mass attack through ChatGPT but failed to alert authorities.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI

OpenAI is being sued for allegedly failing to alert authorities despite knowing a mass shooting suspect was planning an attack through ChatGPT conversations.
#donald-trump
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago
US politics

Pam Bondi... You're Fired! - Above the Law

Donald Trump is reportedly firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, who will transition to a private sector job, with Todd Blanche taking over temporarily.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago
US politics

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Pam Bondi... You're Fired! - Above the Law

Donald Trump is reportedly firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, who will transition to a private sector job, with Todd Blanche taking over temporarily.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NY won't ask gun permit applicants for social media under court settlement

New Yorkers no longer need to share social media accounts for concealed carry permits due to a proposed federal court settlement.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Congressman Alleges Trump Fired Bondi To Prevent Her From Testifying About Epstein

Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi to prevent her from testifying about Jeffrey Epstein.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

Kenya Chapman is facing federal charges in connection to the sale of the the weapon to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member who yelled "Allahu akbar" before opening fire at the Virginia school on Thursday, according to authorities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court ponders law making it a crime for gun owners to use marijuana

The Justice Department appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that because Hemani admitted to FBI agents that he used marijuana several times a week, he is a "persistent" drug user, thus rendering illegal the possession of the gun he bought legally and keeps securely in his home.
Law
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The Trump DOJ is giving guns back to felons, including one alleged fake elector

The Department of Justice restored federal gun rights to 22 individuals with decades-old felony convictions, including Republican Arizona State Senator Jake Hoffman who was pardoned by President Trump for fake elector charges.
#school-shooting
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

I Am A School Shooting Survivor. The Violence From ICE Is Triggering My Trauma In Ways I Never Expected.

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

I Am A School Shooting Survivor. The Violence From ICE Is Triggering My Trauma In Ways I Never Expected.

US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Soon-to-be-ousted Pam Bondi sues Minnesota for letting trans athletes play in school sports

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Minnesota for policies allowing transgender women to compete in female sports, claiming it violates Title IX.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

He Gave His 14-Year-Old Son an AR-15. Now He's Guilty of Murder. Good.

The Georgia jury was not so forgiving of a parent who gave an AR-15 to a 14-year-old child. They are only the second jury in American history to find a parent guilty after their child went on a shooting spree at a school. It is an important step forward in what CNN calls a growing nationwide effort 'to hold more people accountable for a school shooting, including the shooter's parents and responding law enforcement officers.'
US news
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Does the Constitution Protect This Congresswoman From Trump?

The Trump administration uses criminal charges to intimidate dissenters, exemplified by Congress member LaMonica McIver's prosecution for protesting immigration enforcement.
Public health
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE: 'Firearm Influencers' Are Targeting Kids on Social Media. What Parents Should Know

Children encounter significant gun-related content online via algorithms and targeted marketing while platforms lack transparency about minors' data and exposure.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Conservatives Are Terrified That People Like Me Are Buying Guns Now. Maybe They Should Be.

The scene was chaotic and joyful, with several young kids running around and scattering croissant crumbs on our sofa while their parents attempted adult conversation over mimosas. Inevitably, the moment arrived when a child knocked over a drink on our coffee table. It was an old West Elm design with a panel on top and a storage area underneath. The spilled beverage was dripping into the seams, so a crowd of parents rushed to open the table and mop up the liquid pooling within.
LGBT
California
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

9 months after shooting that left her son dead, California mother charged with manslaughter

A Moreno Valley mother was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting her 22-year-old son following a home confrontation.
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Mar-a-Lago shooting: NC man shot, killed never interested in politics, guns, family says

A 21-year-old North Carolina man was shot and killed after entering Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun; investigators have not identified a motive.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

More & more lesbians are getting guns and MAGA is sh*tting a brick over it - Queerty

Queer people increasingly view firearm ownership as a necessary means of self-defense amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ violence and hostile political climate.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Major Gun Rights Group Condemns Trump Official's Claim Shooting Was Legally Justified'

If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you. Don't do it! Video showed Pretti approach ICE with his phone in hand not a gun so he could record their actions. Pretti's family said he had a lawful permit to carry a concealed handgun in Minnesota, which ICE agents were seen on video removing from his person when tackling Pretti to the ground.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

I Survived Canada's Deadliest Mass Shooter. Then I Had to Prove It | The Walrus

I WAS DETERMINED to return to Portapique before the snow fell. Anyone who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder will understand why returning to the scene would trigger and heighten the flashbacks, nightmares, and panic attacks I experienced that summer. I knew it would be gruelling and awful, but I felt I needed to go. My sisters Janice and Maureen questioned if I was ready, concerned it would be too much for me.
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Law
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

'Stand your ground' hearing ends for 3 Miami cops accused of killing UPS driver in Miramar shootout

Three Miami-Dade officers must file stand-your-ground arguments within two-and-a-half weeks while facing manslaughter charges in a 2019 Miramar shooting.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Lawyers deliver closing arguments in case of five activists accused of felony vandalism at Stanford

Five pro-Palestine activists face felony vandalism and conspiracy charges for alleged damage to Stanford executive offices during a June 2024 protest, facing prison and restitution.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Dangerous Weapons Are Surprisingly Legal in America

In the United States, the right to bear arms is an important aspect of law and culture, yet many people are surprised by just how powerful certain legal-to-own weapons can be. Beyond standard guns, a range of weapons often associated with military or high-risk use are lawful under federal or state regulations, provided specific conditions are met. The legality of these highly dangerous weapons is due to a mix of constitutional rights, public safety concerns, and decades of changing legislation.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Chair of Florida Democrats Cheers Move by Trump Administration to Loosen Some Gun Restrictions as Victory' for Second Amendment

Nikki Fried supported loosening ATF restrictions for medical marijuana users and has a record of efficiently processing gun permits while overseeing Florida's medical marijuana program.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Arming themselves against Trump's authoritarianism: More progressives are acquiring weapons

DHS claimed Alex Pretti was armed to justify his killing; viral videos and armed protests revive 1960s-era tensions over policing and gun rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

NRA sues the charitable version of itself, alleging a factional beef'

The National Rifle Association (NRA) is suing its own charitable arm, the NRA Foundation, claiming that its leaders are trying to seize control of the gun rights organization and illegally repurposing $160m in donations to support their thirst for power. The allegations come in a lawsuit filed Monday in federal court in Washington DC laying bare the turmoil that has plagued the NRA since its disgraced long-time chief executive Wayne LaPierre was ousted in 2024 alongside other senior figures after a financial corruption scandal.
US politics
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Right-Wing Gun Enthusiasts and Extremists Are Working Overtime to Justify Alex Pretti's Killing

A prominent gun influencer blamed Pretti for his death, called it lawful but awful, and disparaged immigrants while defending armed civilians.
#jeffrey-epstein
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Gunman in DC shooting of 2 National Guard members pleads not guilty

The gunman accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., killing one and seriously wounding the other, has pleaded not guilty to the nine charges against him including first-degree murder. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was also shot before he was taken into custody, made his brief court appearance on Wednesday in a wheelchair and an orange jumpsuit, CNN reported.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jeanine Pirro Infuriates Gun Rights Advocates With Moronic' Threat to Jail Anyone Bringing a Gun to DC: Come and Take It!'

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro vows aggressive federal prosecutions in D.C., prioritizing arrests and gun seizures to reduce violent crime and hold offenders accountable.
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