Crime
Police groups blame broken system as cities see crime rise(The Center Square) – A rise in crime, looting, and unhindered theft around the U.S. has helped fuel Americans’ rising concerns about crime. Some of the nation’s largest cities are… Read More
Crime
Attorneys general urge federal recall of theft-prone Hyundai, Kias(The Center Square) – Attorneys general from 18 states are asking for a federal recall of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The letter, sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,… Read More
Crime, Guns
Gun violence emergencies prompt concerns of government overreach(The Center Square) – Across the country, there is a push to declare gun violence as a “public health crisis” and impose a “state of emergency” in response to shootings. Read More
Crime
DC council’s push for liberal crime bill backfires, only invites more oversight(The Center Square) – The liberal crime bill pushed by local Washington, D.C., leaders and killed by President Joe Biden has backfired, inviting fresh oversight and the clamping down of… Read More
Crime
D.C. Dems back down from ‘soft on crime bill’ after pushback(The Center Square) – Washington D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced he is withdrawing a controversial crime law from congressional consideration that would have lessened certain criminal penalties even as… Read More
Crime, St. Louis
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s agenda revealed? Fox says Soros-backed group trained her office in how not to prosecuteInstead of setting out to protect the community, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has turned her prosecutor’s office into a social justice laboratory to reduce the incarceration… Read More
Public Safety, St. Louis
Staff shortages won’t allow Missouri Highway Patrol to assist St. Louis police(The Center Square) – As a bill moves through the Missouri House of Representatives to return the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to state control, don’t expect an increased presence… Read More
Courts, Missouri
Prosecutor Kim Gardner no-show at bill hearing addressing violent crime in St. LouisEmbattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner was absent from a legislative hearing on a measure that would allow an appointment of her replacement in the prosecution of violent crime. Read More
COVID-19, Crime
Missouri U.S. attorney announces two cases of pandemic loan fraud totaling $635K(The Center Square) – Two cases of federal pandemic loan fraud involving approximately $635,000 were announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Missouri. Two people from… Read More
Crime, St. Louis
Missouri attorney general files ouster of St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner after she keeps suspect free to critically injure young athleteSt. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who has faced searing criticism for repeatedly failing to prosecute serious crimes, is now facing ouster proceedings from the state attorney general. Attorney General… Read More
Crime, St. Louis
St Louis prosecutor’s office under fire from all sides as suspect in crash critically injuring teenager had more than 40 bail violations(The Heartlander) — St. Louis Attorney Kim Gardner’s office is in hot water again as its soft-on-crime prosecutors left a criminal free to allegedly commit another crime, this time resulting… Read More
Opinion, Public Education
South Dakota database reveals the bad apples among teachersA database of teacher’s license application denials, suspensions and revocations in South Dakota reveals surprising details parents and school administrators need to know. The database , run by the… Read More
Government
North Carolina bill would increase punishment for sexually abusive teachersNorth Carolina Republicans are determined to throw out the trash, not pass it. A group of Republican state representatives introduced HB 142 , also called Protect Our Students Act,… Read More
Crime, Missouri
Clerk pleads guilty to stealing $487,673 from Missouri town of 800 people(The Center Square) – A former clerk of a small city in suburban St. Louis pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on Monday to stealing $487,673 from the municipality. Read More
Public Education
Ex-teacher charged with allegedly blindfolding, sexually assaulting kids during vision test(Daily Caller) – A former Michigan teacher was charged on Wednesday for allegedly blindfolding and sexually assaulting students during vision tests, according to county prosecutors. James Adam Baird, a former… Read More
Crime
Missouri lawmakers have another chance to create a violent offender registryCreation of a violent offender registry has been reintroduced in the Missouri General Assembly. According to state Rep. Lane Roberts, R-Joplin, individuals convicted of first- and… Read More
Public Education
Rhode Island school under scrutiny for soliciting funds for cartel human smuggler(The Center Square) – Employees of a Rhode Island high school are under scrutiny for allegedly engaging in a scheme involving a student who was reportedly smuggled into the… Read More
Crime
Crime continues to be main issue among Chicago mayoral candidates(The Center Square) – Candidates in the 2023 Chicago mayoral election say incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not done enough to stop crime. Earlier this week, Lightfoot broke… Read More
Public Education
IT worker in Oklahoma school district faces felony charges for stealing nude photos of students, teachersA former Oklahoma public school employee faces up to 30 years in prison after his elaborate scheme to steal illicit photos was exposed. Zachary Milliren, a 26-year-old IT professional employed… Read More
Biden administration, Crime
‘Not Authorized:’ AG Garland appoints special counsel to investigate Biden over classified documents(The Center Square) – Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday he has appointed Robert Hur as special counsel to lead the investigation into President Joe Biden after classified documents were… Read More