Day: October 21, 2024
Violence and Elections
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many Americans oppose the idea of violence in our elections, yet threats continue to emerge, including assassination attempts and terrorist risks. With some officials even considering body armor, it’s clear the danger is real. Should we trust the government to protect us, or prepare to defend ourselves? Today, we explore how to respond to these threats.
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444 – Bootstrapping or Malicious Prosecution
How far can law enforcement go when it comes to arresting someone? For example, say police have probable cause to charge you with a misdemeanor, how far can they “bootstrap” that charge to something more serious? That appears to be the question in the case Chiaverini v. City Of Napoleon, Ohio. While dealing with a misdemeanor situation, Mr. Chiaverini was subsequently was charged not only with that, but a felony. One little problem, the police had no probable cause for the felony.
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’60 Minutes’ Defends Editing of Harris Interview After Trump Criticism
CBS News’ program "60 Minutes" responded on Sunday night to former President Trump accusing the show of deceitfully editing the interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Trump campaign had pointed out that Harris’ answer to a question about Israel in the promotional clip the show used differed from the full segment.
DOJ Deploys District Election Officers to Handle ‘Threats’ and ‘Intimidation’ at Polls
‘The Department will address these violations wherever they occur,’ the DOJ said.
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CDC Calls on Local Officials to Get Kids Vaccinated as Participation Continues to Decline
‘Decreasing vaccination coverage and increasing exemptions increase the risk for vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks,’ the federal agency said.
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