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Proud Boy says he took riot shield for protection on Jan. 6

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:38 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Proud Boy far-right extremist group member whose smashing out of a window at the U.S. Capitol allowed some of the first Jan. 6 rioters to enter the building testified Wednesday that he acted alone. Dominic Pezzola is one of five Proud Boys facing seditious conspiracy and other charges in one of the most high-profile trials to emerge from the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. He’s the second defendant to take the stand, a potentially risky legal move as the long-running trial inches to a close. Video captured Pezzola using a riot shield taken from a Capitol Police officer to smash out the glass after another rioter threw a piece of wood through it. In another selfie video, Pezzola has a “victory smoke” cigar as he says “I knew we could take this (expletive) if we just tried hard enough.” The flooring contractor from Rochester, New York, testified that he got “caught up in the craziness” on Jan. 6. He denied tearing the riot shield from a police officer’s arms himse...

Man sues police over 'less-lethal' shotgun wound that required surgery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:38 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A man wounded by so-called "less-lethal" shotgun rounds that he claims caused lasting damage has filed a lawsuit against the Aurora Police Department.Lawyers filed the complaint on behalf of Shawn Meredith in the June 28, 2021, incident. The lawsuit claims officers conducted a warrantless arrest and said Meredith "suffered severe injuries as a result" of their actions, which caused long-term effects on his health.The lawsuit was filed by Daniel D. Williams of Hutchinson, Black and Cook, LLC, and Darren O'Connor of Darren O'Connor, LLC. The attorneys obtained body camera video of the incident and also posted an edited version showing parts of the encounter. Man found shot in car, remains in critical condition The incident began with a domestic violence call at a hotel, according to a 2021 report from the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office, which cleared the involved officers of criminal charges. An Aurora Police sergeant and two officers responded arou...

Denver weather: Snow timing, totals Wednesday night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:38 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay wet and cool Wednesday night as scattered rain and snow showers push across the Front Range. Weather tonight: From rain to snowThere will be scattered rain showers across the Front Range Wednesday afternoon with gusty winds. By sunset, some of the rain showers will transition over to snow as temperatures cool into the 30s. Snow showers will be spotty so not everyone will see snowfall Wednesday night but areas that do will likely see totals stay less than an inch with wet roadways. Snowfall will move out around midnight for the lower elevations. The mountains will see between 1 and 6 inches of snowfall by Thursday night depending on elevation and location. Weather tomorrow: Mountain snowTemperatures will hit the low 50s in Denver on Thursday with breezy afternoon winds. The Front Range and plains will stay dry.Colorado's mountains will see scattered snow showers throughout the day. Looking ahead: Rain showersDenver will see another chance fo...

Students at Mary Bethune Elementary go shoe shopping provided by Rita Case’s program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:38 GMT

Some generous people in our community stepped up to help less fortunate children. The students were smiling from head to toe. The children got an essential tool for a successful school year: new shoes.“We are here to fit and to match brand new athletic shoes for the kids,” said Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive.It was shoe shopping day at Mary Bethune Elementary in Hollywood.“Research says that over 90% of all kids with brand new shoes feel more confident, attend school more regularly, do more activities,” Case said.Automotive mogul Case helped the kids pick out some great kicks. She started a new program that provides brand new name-brand sneakers to students experiencing homelessness.The children expressed their gratitude. “I wanna say, shout out to my mom. I wouldn’t be here without her, and I got good shoes,” said Oren, a fourth grader. Every child got new kicks and socks. Some of them for the first time.“Some pe...

MDPD officer shot by ex-girlfriend returns to South Florida to continue treatment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:38 GMT

A South Florida officer is in the fight of his life after a shooting nearly killed him. Surrounded by family and men and women in blue, Miami-Dade Police Officer Damian Colon arrived back in Miami Wednesday to continue recovering at theLynn Rehabilitation Center.“It hits you right in the heart, that’s what it’s all about,” said MDPD director Alfredo Ramirez Back in November, authorities said Colon’s ex-girlfriend shot him while he was off duty and outside his family’s Hialeah home.Investigators charged Yessenia Sanchez with first-degree attempted murder.“Domestic violence effects everybody, effects everyone,” Ramirez said, “you can be a police officer, you can be a doctor, a government official. It knows no boundaries, and this is what happens. That’s why if you are going through that, you know someone who’s going through that, you need to report it.”Colon spent several months at a hospital in Atlanta, but on We...

Box truck dangles over wall after crash at Norfolk gas station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:38 GMT

A box truck was left dangling over the edge of a concrete wall at a gas station in Norfolk after a crash Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed. The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. at Daley Service Center on Rockwood Road, local police and fire officials said in a joint statement. SKY7-HD was over the scene around 4 p.m., where the truck was seen alongside a car and a pickup truck that both also appeared to be involved. A crane was in place and the truck had been pulled away from the wall moments later. The scene was taped off. Debris were also visible on the gas station premises and on a nearby street.Officials, citing an initial investigation, said the truck struck a traffic island before entering the gas station. Officials said the truck then hit a gas pump, two other vehicles and an aerial lift. The truck then crashed through a fence and came to a stop partially hanging over the edge of the wall, officials said.Police and fire officials said the truck’s dri...

Police arrest suspect in Quincy home invasion 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:38 GMT

Police have made an arrest in connection with a violent home invasion in Quincy over the weekend, officials announced on Wednesday. Quincy police said Michael Campbell was taken into custody without incident in Boston. He is now facing several charges including armed assault to murder. Investigators tracked Campbell down after the alleged home invasion on Granite Street on Sunday night. One resident living in the house previously spoke with 7NEWS, saying a man armed with a gun knocked on their door, asked for someone who does not live at the house and then entered the home. The resident said the man at one point tried to zip-tie the people inside. The resident said those inside the house were later able to fight the intruder off and call police. Police said they responded around 8:30 p.m. after receiving reports that gunshots were fired and multiple people were stabbed.Upon arrival, police said officers located four people, three of whom were suffering from ...

Two people injured, cat dies in Georgetown house fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:38 GMT

Two people were injured and a pet cat died when a fire broke out in a home in Georgetown Wednesday, officials announced. Crews responded around 12:15 p.m. to a site on North Street, where firefighters found smoke showing from the building, according to Fire Chief Matt McKay. McKay said one of the injured individuals declined treatment at the scene, while the other was taken to a Boston-area trauma center with serious injuries. Fire crews entering the building found flames in a cluttered basement area, according to McKay, and were able to quickly knock the fire down. McKay in a statement thanked first arriving firefighters for their work to keep the fire from spreading. He also thanked emergency responders from several area communities that provided mutual aid. Officials said the fire, which displaced a family of three, remained under investigation as of Wednesday afternoon.

Yankees Notebook: Josh Donaldson unsure of next steps as hamstring tightness lingers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:38 GMT

Josh Donaldson returned to Yankee Stadium Wednesday, but not to rejoin the Yankees’ active roster.The third baseman felt tightness in his hamstring again Tuesday night while playing in a rehab game for Double-A Somerset. Donaldson noticed the injury, which landed him on the injured list on April 8, while making a throw early in the game. The veteran played long enough to receive three at-bats — he picked up a hit — but he wasn’t happy with his ability to run.“I was able to stay in and kind of manage it,” Donaldson said. “But it was one of those ordeals where there were probably things that I would have liked to feel better about.”Donaldson has since undergone an MRI, and Wednesday involved treatment and testing, the results of which he called “relatively good.” Donaldson doesn’t know when his next rehab game will be or what his next steps are, but he hopes to have a better idea on Thursday or Friday.The 37-year-old Do...

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay,’ OKs 3 more anti-LGBTQ bills

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:38 GMT

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and BRENDAN FARRINGTON (Associated Press)TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis added more wins to his agenda targeting the LGBTQ+ community as a state board approved an expansion of what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law Wednesday, and the House passed bills on gender-transition treatments, bathroom use and keeping children out of drag shows.The Board of Education approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the law that bans those lesson up to grade 3 at the request of DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential run.The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4-12, unless required by existing state standards or as part of reproductive health instruction that students can choose not to take. That’s the time when students are becoming aware of their sexuality.The proposal will take effect af...