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CRIME & SAFETY
Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was ‘quiet as a churchmouse’ and ‘respectful’ at high school, counselor says
Would-be Donald Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks never showed any political leaning in high school and was as “quiet as a churchmouse,” according to his school counselor. Crooks was “respectful,” never got into trouble and “wasn’t a needy-type kid” during his time at Bethel Park High School, said now-retired counselor Jim Knapp, who never saw any warning signs that could have foreshadowed the shocking attempted assassination Saturday. “Kids weren’t calling him names, kids weren’t bullying him,” stressed Knapp, who was baffled as to what could have made him “snap.” Tangled US flag resembling ‘angel’ has internet convinced Trump was protected by God Even...
Trial to be held after wild brawl between undercover cops and Pagan Motorcycle Club
A wild bar brawl in Pittsburgh between undercover cops and members of the Pagans Motorcycle Club in 2018 will finally be reviewed in court now that a civil suit brought by the bikers has been approved by a federal judge. The Pagans are accusing the police of excessive force, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution after a confrontation in a bar suddenly degenerated into violence – allegedly caused by police officers who had been drinking for hours. “We’re ecstatic. We cannot wait to bring this case to trial. I think that if people pay attention that they will be enlightened during the...
In wake of Trump rally shooting, his Southwestern Pa. supporters are shaken but ‘vibrant’ as elected leaders urge civility
The attempt to gun down former President Donald Trump spurred widespread calls for a de-escalation in political rhetoric — but also charges that his foes are “irrational” and war metaphors. The post In wake of Trump rally shooting, his Southwestern Pa. supporters are shaken but ‘vibrant’ as elected leaders urge civility appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
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