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Taser expert: then-officer Schurr faced danger in struggle before shooting Patrick Lyoya

A taser expert testified Tuesday in the murder trial of a former Grand Rapids police officer that his taser could have been used against him in a struggle that led to the killing of Patrick Lyoya, lending credibility to the self-defense argument put …

Christopher Schurr Murder Trial: Day two testimony includes taser expert, police tactics professor

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (FOX 2) - The ex-Grand Rapids police officer accused of murdering Patrick Lyoya is on trial for murdering the 26-year-old in 2022. The trial is taking place in Kent County court and FOX 2 is streaming the coverage every day. Court will …

Expert: Police officer’s Taser missed Patrick Lyoya but remained a potential threat

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Taser that Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr wrestled Patrick Lyoya for control over was deployed twice without hitting a target. But the weapon could still be used to incapacitate someone, one expert testified. Schurr, …

SCHURR TRIAL: Attorneys argue over danger posed by taser in opening statements

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Attorneys argued over the danger posed by a taser during their opening statements in the trial of Christopher Schurr on Monday. Schurr, a former Grand Rapids police officer, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Patrick …

Sault man tries to steal officer's taser

A man arrested for breaching probation tried to steal a peace officer’s taser twice, damaged a police vehicle, and tried to spit on an officer.Article content On Friday, shortly before 1:40 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the 200 …

'Did he have to shoot him?' Struggle over taser, Lyoya autopsy end day one of Schurr trial

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Just a few hours into the trial of Christopher Schurr, jurors have already heard from several people who saw firsthand the struggle that ended in a fatal shot to Patrick Lyoya's head on April 4, 2022. In opening statements, …

Christopher Schurr defense: GRPD demanded he drop the taser

Prison Taser trials to start in summer

Taser stun gun trials for prison officers will start this summer, according to Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood. She told Parliament that recent violent incidents have shown they are necessary. The trials will be limited to men’s prisons in England and …

90 Day Fiancé’s Michael Ilesanmi Leaves Texas For Bold New Adventure After Taser Gun Domestic Violence Incident With ...

Michael Ilesanmi from 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? has departed from Houston, Texas, for a new adventure in another state in the United States. He moved to America in late 2023 on a spousal visa sponsored by Angela Deem. Initially, Michael and Angela …

Linton v. Zorn

In this police use-of-force case arising from a protest at the Vermont statehouse, Plaintiff-Appellant Shela M. Linton appeals from a judgment entered on October 19, 2022, in which the United States District Court of Vermont (Geoffrey W. Crawford, Judge) …

Sheriff: Mass shooting averted after Palm Beach County man found armed, 'ready to go'

WERE FIRED INTO A MOVING VEHICLE. AND FIRST AT SIX PALM BEACH COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF PLANNING AN ACT OF MASS VIOLENCE. THE MASS SHOOTING EVEN ENCOURAGING A YOUNG GIRL WHO LATER CARRIED OUT A DEADLY MASS SHOOTING AT A SCHOOL IN WISCONSIN. INVESTIGATORS …

Spokane's new police chief is reimagining 'use of force' review boards, with input from the Office of Police Ombuds

click to enlarge Young Kwak photo A Spokane officer talks to members of Spokane's Human Rights Commission and Police Ombuds Commission about how the SWAT team stays separated from suspects. On March 4, 2024, a woman stepped off the sidewalk and onto …

Testimony continues in the trial against officer who shot Patrick Lyoya

Moments after the prosecution rested its case, the defense requested to have the trial dismissed entirely. This request was based on testimony from two out-of-state witnesses for the prosecution, who spoke about former Grand Rapids police officer …

Florida man accused of planning mass shooting, communicating with ALCS shooter

MADISON, Wis. -- A Florida man who was found to have communicated with the Abundant Life Christian School shooter was arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a law enforcement facility. According to the arrest affidavit Damien Blade Allen and …

LMPD body camera video from fatal Crescent Hill shooting released

LMPD released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of Ahtume McCollum, 36, on Easter Sunday. Officers responded to calls about McCollum shouting, breaking into an apartment and smashing windows. McCollum allegedly attempted to stab an officer during a …

Australian workers, youth denounce police killing of homeless man

Socialist Equality Party campaigners, led by Senate candidate in the federal election Taylor Hernan, spoke with workers and young people over the weekend in Footscray, Melbourne, where police shot dead 35-year-old Abdifatah Ahmed on April 17. The police …

South Florida man shared mass-shooting fantasies with school shooter, deputies say

LOXAHATCHEE — A Palm Beach County man who had an arsenal of weapons and ammunition and allegedly picked seven different places to conduct a mass shooting has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday. Damien Blade Allen, 22, was booked into the Palm Beach …

Speeding Driver Almost Crashes Head-on With Montana Trooper

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On April 28, 2025, a Montana Highway Patrol trooper was traveling northbound on Highway 93 near mile marker 80 when he observed a black Chevy Impala heading southbound at a high rate of speed. The trooper utilized his radar …

Van driver drove 'up to 100mph on wrong side of motorway' in police chase

At around 7.45pm, officers became aware of an automatic number plate recognition detection for a suspected cloned van in the Bury area, around junction 16 of the motorway, the Clifton Interchange. Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) tactical vehicle …

Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees ...

On 30 April, over 50 representatives from Central Asia, South-East Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Astana to share good practices and exchange experience related to prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration (PRR) of returnees …

Tariff Changes Put Pressure on HVAC and Plumbing Industry in Utah - S&S Mechanical Responds

Tariff hikes impact HVAC and plumbing costs in Utah; S&S Mechanical adapts with smart upgrades, transparent pricing, and proactive customer support. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent shifts in U.S. …

MatchAwards Joins Forces with Blockchain Legal Institute to Advance Blockchain Compliance & Education

BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI), a global leader in blockchain compliance, education, and legal advocacy. This …

MicroSeismic Deploys DOE Funded Carbon Sequestration Monitoring System for Class VI Wells

A Bold Step Toward Safe, Scalable CCUS HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold step toward strengthening the science behind permanent carbon sequestration, MicroSeismic, Inc.’s advanced subsurface imaging and …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Open Letter: Call for donors to support civil society to prevent a crisis of asylum, reception and inclusion in Europe

|Published on: 30th April 2025|Categories: News| More than 100 civil society organisations working on asylum and migration have signed a open letter calling on institutional and private donors to increase their support to civil society in order to prevent …

Doctors Against Genocide Press Conference to Bring Dire Message to Capitol Hill: BREAD NOT BOMBS

WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the international group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) will visit the U.S. Congress today to advocate for an immediate end to the unprecedented and accelerating …

The Rise of Intelligent Tech in Addiction Recovery: Bridging Traditional Support with Digital Innovation

Innovative tech is transforming treatment for substance use disorders, enhancing support, recovery, and accessibility through smart solutions. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The landscape of addiction recovery …

HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Construction of Two Additional Block V Virginia-class Submarines

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team, which includes the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, has been awarded a contract modification in support of …

Alona Lebedieva: The Memorandum with the United States Must Be Transformed into a Legally Flawless Agreement

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukraine and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conclude an Agreement on Economic Partnership. The document confirms the parties’ readiness to cooperate on the …

The American Debate No One Is Having—Until Now: Jim Rickards Spotlights a Buried Resource That Could Be Worth Up to $150 ...

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From stimulus packages to spending cuts, debt ceilings to deficits, every major economic decision in Washington centers on what’s immediately visible. But according to Jim Rickards, former CIA advisor and …

Study reveals record-low public trust in Artificial Intelligence as new scorecard puts AI on the ballot

Survey shows Australians' trust in AI at an all-time low; election scorecard compares parties on backing an AI Safety Institute and AI Act. CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australians' trust in AI has hit a …

Wahl: OSCE Mission to Skopje focuses on faster, fairer justice through targeted reform

Skopje, 30 April 2024 – Accelerating the delivery of justice was the central focus as the OSCE Mission to Skopje joined senior judicial professionals today at the Annual Judicial Conference, marking the National Day of the Judiciary. Held under the theme “ …

OSCE Mission and Ministry of Sports and Youth strengthen local support for youth participation

On 29 April, representatives from the Ministry of Sports and Youth, local governments, and local youth services gathered in Podgorica for the introductory capacity-building training titled "Networking and Cooperation of the Youth Sector at the Local …

Senate Passes Historic Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant victory for correctional officer safety, the U.S. Senate has passed the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act (S.307), marking a decisive step forward in protecting …

Make Asthma and Allergy Treatments Accessible for All

Washington, DC, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) continues a tradition started in 1984 - designating May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Our focus for 2025: Make asthma and …

The DevLand Foundation Sparks AI Tech Revolution to 'Serve The People'

MENLO PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DevLand Foundation Ignites a Gamified Revolution in Tech Education—Serving the People, Not Just the Elite Sick of tech training that feels like a closed club? The DevLand …

RJ Logistics: Preparing Cross-Border Shippers for June Tariff Deadline with Enhanced Compliance and Real-Time Support

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an attempt to create economic opportunities and stability for the U.S., President Trump announced new tariffs on trading partners worldwide on April 2, only to implement a 90-day-pause once they took …

Los Angeles County Bar Association Takes Stand Against Executive Overreach in New Court Filing

LACBA Among Nationwide Coalition Challenging Executive Orders That Threaten Legal Profession's Independence LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is opposing recent …

President and high-level NATO PA delegation affirm unwavering support for Ukraine, importance of peace rooted in ...

30 April 2025 As efforts towards a ceasefire and peace in Ukraine intensify, a high-level delegation from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly led by President Marcos Perestrello (Portugal) travelled to Kyiv on 28-29 April to reaffirm the Assembly’s unwavering …