Parolee Accused of Murder: A Missouri man with a criminal history dating back more than 10 years has been arrested and charged with murder after authorities say he shot and killed a man the same day he was released on parole. Brandie Piper of KSDK News reports that in addition to a second-degree murder charge, 29-year-old Dominic Irons is also accused of shooting and wounding an off-duty police officer. While Irons was incarcerated in 2012, he was sentenced to an additional six years for assaulting either a corrections employee or fellow inmate, however, that sentence was suspended, allowing his release on parole.
Death Penalty Bill Would ID Executioners: Democrat lawmakers in Florida have proposed a bill ( HB 4003) that would require the state to disclose the names of executioners responsible for administering lethal injection drugs to condemned inmates. Troy Kinsey of Bay News reports that for years, Florida Democrats have made several unsuccessful attempts to repeal the death penalty. The new bill to out those involved in executions is set to be argued next year.
Fearful NYPD Officers Letting Minor Crimes Slide: Recent attacks on police officers in New York have prompted some officers to let minor crimes slide by without a citation or arrest out of fear that they may become the next victim of retaliation. The New York Post reports that in addition to hesitant officers, a new mandate requiring two patrol cars to respond to every call for service has slowed down response times to non-emergencies and resulted in a manpower shortage. This past weekend, officers in Florida and Los Angeles were targeted with shootings, leaving police officers across the country on high alert.
Death Penalty Bill Would ID Executioners: Democrat lawmakers in Florida have proposed a bill ( HB 4003) that would require the state to disclose the names of executioners responsible for administering lethal injection drugs to condemned inmates. Troy Kinsey of Bay News reports that for years, Florida Democrats have made several unsuccessful attempts to repeal the death penalty. The new bill to out those involved in executions is set to be argued next year.
Fearful NYPD Officers Letting Minor Crimes Slide: Recent attacks on police officers in New York have prompted some officers to let minor crimes slide by without a citation or arrest out of fear that they may become the next victim of retaliation. The New York Post reports that in addition to hesitant officers, a new mandate requiring two patrol cars to respond to every call for service has slowed down response times to non-emergencies and resulted in a manpower shortage. This past weekend, officers in Florida and Los Angeles were targeted with shootings, leaving police officers across the country on high alert.
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