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3 California lawyers disbarred, including 1 who was busted for child pornography

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:59 GMT

Three attorneys have been disbarred from the State Bar of California, including one who was convicted of possessing child pornography and another who was convicted of distributing illegal narcotics.The Bar announced the punishment levied against three California lawyers on Monday.The most high-profile incident involves Raymond Joseph Liddy of Coronado, a former Deputy Attorney General in the California Department of Justice. Liddy was convicted on Feb. 5, 2020, for possessing child pornography. He was arrested in July 2017 and was found to have "sexually explicit images of prepubescent minors" on his personal devices. He was sentenced to five years of probation following his conviction. Notably, Liddy is also the son of former FBI agent and key Watergate figure G. Gordon Liddy, who was arrested as part of the most infamous American political scandal of all time. Raymond Liddy was officially disbarred on Oct. 15. L.A. attorney could be disbarred for encouraging violence against BLM...

Family awarded $13.5M in LAPD custody death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:59 GMT

A federal jury on Monday awarded $13.5 million to the family of a man who died after an encounter with Los Angeles police officers in 2019.The jury made the unanimous decision that the force and restraint used on Jacobo Juarez Cedillo on April 8, 2019 was excessive and unreasonable, and that officers were deliberately indifferent to his constitutional rights.In bodycam video released by the LAPD, Cedillo can be heard struggling with officers and indicating he isn’t armed.Officers claimed that they handcuffed him after he was found on the ground of the parking lot of a gas station and wanted to make sure he was okay.Jacobo Juarez Cedillo is seen struggling with LAPD in bodycam video on April 8, 2019. (LAPD) Cedillo cooperated but became agitated. That’s when officers put him in the prone position and pinned him down for 4 minutes and 20 seconds, cutting off his breathing until he became unconscious.Cedillo apparently awoke, but officers again pinned him down for another 2 minutes and...

One Hospitalized following Multi Semi-Truck Accident on Interstate 10 [Tonopah, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:59 GMT

Lanes Blocked after Multiple Semi-Trucks Collided on I-10TONOPAH, AZ (October 16, 2023) – On Thursday morning, police responded to a semi-truck accident on Interstate 10 that hospitalized one person.The incident happened on October 12th in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Salome Road.According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, a semi-truck overturned causing it to slam into the other semi-trucks.Furthermore, the collision resulted in multiple injuries, including one person with serious wounds. Several others sustained minor wounds only, and they were treated at the scene. The seriously injured occupant was transported to the hospital.Consequently, the authorities blocked the eastbound lanes of the highway, but police said that it has reopened since.No additional information was added by the investigators and an active investigation is currently underwayBecause of their sheer size, large vehicles, like semi-trucks and trailers, increase the risk of a crash. ...

Sunnyvale: Double shooting call ends with chase and presumed suicide of suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:59 GMT

SUNNYVALE — One woman died and another was seriously wounded in a shooting early Monday, and the man suspected of shooting them was later found dead from an apparent suicide following a police chase, authorities said.Officers with the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety were called at 5:28 a.m. to a home on Karameos Drive, just west of Homestead High School, for a report of gunshots, according to a department news release.They found two women in a car suffering from gunshot wounds; one died at the scene and the other was rushed to a hospital. Near the crime scene, officers spotted a vehicle they believed was linked to the shooting and tried to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver sped off, police said.That sparked a chase that led to Cupertino, but the Sunnyvale officers “discontinued the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | One of two killed in Richmond triple shooting identified Crime and Public ...

49ers await test results on Christian McCaffrey’s injury status after leaving Browns game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:59 GMT

The 49ers were awaiting word on medical testing Monday to determine the status of running back Christian McCaffrey, who suffered an injury to his rib area in a 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.“He’s in MRI’s right now so we’re still waiting on the imaging,” coach Kyle Shanahan said in a conference call with local writers.The good news is that left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) received “day to day” designations, meaning they may miss a practice or two but have a decent chance of facing the Minnesota Vikings.The 49ers (5-1) have an additional day to rest up, with a road assignment against the Vikings (2-4) awaiting on Monday Night Football.Samuel was the first to depart, playing just nine snaps and rushing two times for 11 yards. He was on the bench before the end of the first quarter and ruled out at halftime, watching the rest of the game from the sidelines.On the 49ers’ first snap on their ...

Vallejo promises to reform its police department

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:59 GMT

(KRON) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Monday that the California Department of Justice entered a stipulated judgment with the City of Vallejo and the Vallejo Police Department (VPD) regarding reforms to police policies and practices. The judgment expands upon reforms that began under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the DOJ and VPD three years ago. Public outrage over several high-profile police shootings spurred the MOU.The agreement announced Monday resolves DOJ’s complaint alleging the VPD engaged in a pattern and practice of unconstitutional conduct.As part of the new agreement, Vallejo and its police department pledged to undertake a comprehensive set of actions to promote public safety, reduce unlawful uses of force, eliminate racial and identity disparities, strengthen accountability systems, and protect the constitutional rights of the people of Vallejo. Viral TikTok shows Vallejo police officer punching a woman Bonta said, "Today’s agreem...

Desmond Ridder, Arthur Smith facing well-deserved scrutiny after an ugly Falcons loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:59 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — When Matt Ryan waved to an appreciative Atlanta crowd from the broadcast booth, it was a reminder of a time when the Falcons didn’t have any concerns at quarterback.That’s no longer the case.A half-dozen games into what is supposed to be his first full year as the No. 1 quarterback, Desmond Ridder hardly looks like the guy who will lead the Falcons to a brighter future.Another mistake-filled performance by Ridder cost Atlanta (3-3) a chance to claim the NFC South lead, though coach Arthur Smith also deserved a healthy dose of second-guessing for the haphazard way he ran things on the sideline.Ridder’s three second-half interceptions essentially handed a 24-16 win to the Washington Commanders, who had lost three in a row.It also marked the second time in three weeks that Ridder has committed three turnovers in a game.Through six games, he’s got six touchdowns and six interceptions. Those numbers simply don’t add up to being a successful NF...

CJ Stroud’s performance has improved Texans at 3-3 entering bye week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:59 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Just six games into the season, the Houston Texans already have three wins to match their total from last season.The biggest change? The strong play of rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, who had another good game Sunday to lead Houston to a 20-13 win over New Orleans to improve to .500 entering the bye week.Stroud threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns against the Saints. He threw his first interception after setting an NFL record by throwing 191 passes without a pick to start his career.But it didn’t matter much as receiver Nico Collins forced Zack Baun to fumble after the interception. The ball was recovered by Tytus Howard to give the Texans the ball back, and Stroud put them up 7-0 on a 1-yard TD pass to Dalton Schultz.“I think that was the turning point of the game for us and on offense,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “Bad things happen. We responded the correct way. That’s what you continue to see from C.J. … a bad play, it doesn’t affect the next play. That’s growth an...

The Supreme Court orders makers of gun parts to comply with rules on ghost guns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:59 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ordered two internet sellers of gun parts to comply with a Biden administration regulation aimed at ghost guns, firearms that are difficult to trace because they lack serial numbers.The court had intervened once before, by a 5-4 vote in August, to keep the regulation in effect after it had been invalidated by a lower court. No justice dissented publicly from Monday’s order, which followed a ruling from a federal judge in Texas that exempted the two companies, Blackhawk Manufacturing Group and Defense Distributed, from having to abide by the regulation of ghost gun kits.Other makers of gun parts also had been seeking similar court orders, the administration told the Supreme Court in a filing.“Absent relief from this Court, therefore, untraceable ghost guns will remain widely available to anyone with a computer and a credit card — no background check required,” Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, the administration’s top Supr...

US Marshals seek public’s help finding 2nd Morgan State shooting suspect, offer $19K reward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:59 GMT

The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in locating the second suspect in the Oct. 3 shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore.The Marshals are offering up to $10,000 as a reward for information that leads to the arrest of 18-year-old Jovon Terrell Williams, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are offering up to $9,000 for tips leading to both an arrest and charges against Williams.Last week, a 17-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting. He’s been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and appeared in a D.C. courtroom on the day of his arrest, where he waived his right to an extradition hearing.Williams is also wanted in a federal drug and gun case in D.C., in which prosecutors accused him of being part of a gang called the Kennedy Street Crew. Williams, who goes by “Chewy” or “Choo,” is accused of po...