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From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
7/17/19
Let's try this again, shall we?
'It's America, man': Police officer whose chokehold led to man's death won't be charged
US prosecutors will not bring charges against a white NYC police officer for the chokehold death of Eric Garner, a black man whose dying words - I can't breathe - became a national rallying cry.
Read more from ABC NewsFrom: CzoeMC
7/23/19
Yeah, the judge said something about that he didn't say he could not breath WHILE he was being choked to death. I mean, really, one is supposed to SAY something while being choked? A total "whitewash", if you will, of a murder under custody.
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
7/23/19
Thank you for not hijacking the thread. We got past post 2!!
Perhaps the judge should have had a little lesson in empathy. He should have been put in a choke hold and been given the opportunity to say "I can't breathe".
Of course he couldn't have a safety word, it would have to be a safety gesture.
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
8/31/19
Denver woman to sue city after being forced to give birth alone in jail cell
Diana Sanchez, whose pleas for help while giving birth in her Denver jail cell last year were allegedly ignored by guards and nurses, is suing the city and claims the officials chose convenience over compassion.
Read more from ABC NewsFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
9/3/19
Up to 34 people feared dead in scuba diving boat fire in California
The bodies of eight people who died when a raging fire swept through a dive boat off the Southern California coast have been recovered, but more than 20 others remain missing and feared dead.
Read more from ABC NewsFrom: Di (amina046)
9/4/19
Trump's new ambassador to Mexico sparks blowback with criticism of Frida Kahlo
New U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau is facing some blowback over his criticism of the ideology of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Read more from TheHill- Edited September 4, 2019 7:24 am by Di (amina046)
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
9/5/19
He has the right to his opinion, and frankly I agree with it, but he should have been more diplomatic and less condescending about it.
From: Di (amina046)
9/5/19
US offered ship captain money in bid to seize Iranian tanker in Gulf: Report
US representative for Iran offered 'several million' to captain of Iranian ship seized off Gibraltar, Financial Times reports
Read more from Middle East EyeFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
9/6/19
US dive crew describe harrowing attempts to save passengers from flames
California's dive industry is left shocked by the deaths of 34 people, as surviving crew claim that they attempted to save the deceased to no avail.
Read more from ABC NewsFrom: BerrySteph
9/6/19
Di (amina046) said:US representative for Iran offered 'several million' to captain of Iranian ship seized off Gibraltar, Financial Times reports
Iran will now be forced to have political commisars in even more places, on the bridge of ships at sea as well as in every class-room.