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NYC Prosecutor Drops Gun Charges Against Republican Councilwoman Who Brought Gun To Protest Because It Was ‘Inoperable’
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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Republican City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov has had charges dropped regarding a firearm incident at a protest. Vernikov, attending a Brooklyn College demonstration to counter pro-Palestinian protesters, aimed to support Jewish students. In a video, she condemned the protesters’ chants and accused them of supporting Hamas, labeling such support as akin to…
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ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON — A woman fatally shot her ex-boyfriend when he allegedly broke into her apartment on Friday morning in Issaquah, as per police reports. The incident occurred around 10:25 a.m. at an apartment complex near 2900 NW Steelrake Place. Issaquah police stated that the woman shot the intruder once, resulting in his death. A…
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Since the implementation of the SAFE Act in New York on September 13, which imposes stringent ammunition purchase regulations including background checks, record-keeping of serial numbers, and a $2.50 fee per transaction, many New Yorkers are opting to buy ammunition in Pennsylvania. This law has significantly burdened New York gun shop owners, like Josh Hawkins…
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LA Man Who Defended Family Outside Home Has Concealed Carry Permit Revoked Because He Yelled At Officers
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Vince Ricci, a Los Angeles resident and father, recently defended his home and family, including a 5-month-old child, from two armed intruders. The incident occurred on November 4, when Ricci returned from the gym and was confronted by the intruders at his front door. Inside were his wife, daughter, and their…
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U.S. District Judge Rules Federal Law Prohibiting Felons From Possessing Firearms Unconstitutional
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman recently deemed the federal law prohibiting felons from possessing firearms unconstitutional. This decision, made in a case involving a multiple-time felon, effectively dismissed a federal case where the individual faced a mandatory 15-year sentence for firearm possession. ABC7’s police affairs consultant, Bill Kushner, criticized the ruling, emphasizing…
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Mom Of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher Faces Sentencing For Marijuana Use While Owning Firearm
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Deja Taylor, the mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia, faces potential prison time for possessing a firearm while using marijuana, a violation of U.S. federal law. Her son, using her handgun, shot teacher Abby Zwerner in January. Investigations revealed marijuana and evidence of frequent drug use in Taylor’s home. Despite…
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — If you want to find the actual wild west, look no further than the out of control city of Philadelphia, where criminals are doing whatever they please. On November 6, at around 10:12 a.m., a family was subjected to a violent home invasion and robbery in their North 7th Street residence. The…
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HOUSTON, TEXAS — In downtown Houston, a man involved in a fatal shooting has voluntarily approached the police to explain his actions, his lawyer reports. The incident, which resulted in the death of a 20-year-old, occurred on Austin and Lamar Street. Houston Police released surveillance footage showing an altercation involving the man who was shot,…
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Undercover Cop Faces Off Against 3 Armed Carjackers, Is Struck In The Leg But Misses His Targets
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A surveillance video released by police captured a carjacking incident involving three teenagers and an undercover Dallas police officer, Nathaniel Chapman, which led to a shootout. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday August 9th in the 2400 block of Northwest Highway, near Interstate 35E. Chapman, part of the North Crime Response Team, reported…