#LeBron James expresses regret over Ma’Khia Bryant tweet

#LeBron James expresses regret over Ma’Khia Bryant tweet

“#LeBron James expresses regret over Ma’Khia Bryant tweet” LeBron James has expressed regret for his inflammatory tweet about the Ohio cop who fatally shot 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant – saying he “fueled the wrong conversation” about the teen. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar said on Twitter this week that he owes “it to her and this…

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#Letters to the Editor — April 24, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — April 24, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — April 24, 2021” The Issue: The shooting of Ma’khia Bryant by a Columbus, Ohio, cop as she tried to stab another girl. No matter what action police officers take, the matter is scrutinized, suggesting alternate actions to resolve the situation. The Ohio incident is a case in point (“Cop kills…

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#Cuomo’s arrogance, Jarrett’s twisted logic and more

#Cuomo’s arrogance, Jarrett’s twisted logic and more

“#Cuomo’s arrogance, Jarrett’s twisted logic and more” Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says: “New York’s success in dealing with COVID is inarguable.” We say: This is the height of arrogance from New York’s human-limpet Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he desperately clings to his job — and his ego. In fact, a new…

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#Mom of Ohio teen girl fatally shot by cop speaks out

#Mom of Ohio teen girl fatally shot by cop speaks out

“#Mom of Ohio teen girl fatally shot by cop speaks out” The mother of the 16-year-old Columbus, Ohio, girl who was shot by police said in a tearful interview that her “loving, peaceful” daughter “called the cops “for protection – not to be a homicide.” Ma’Khia Bryant was fatally shot after her family said she…

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#Protesters gather at Columbus police station over death of teen

#Protesters gather at Columbus police station over death of teen

“#Protesters gather at Columbus police station over death of teen” Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Columbus police headquarters on Tuesday night to protest the fatal police shooting of 15-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant. The crowd pushed past police barriers to get near the building, where they approached officers and chanted the name of Bryant, who was…

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#Letters to the Editor — April 21, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — April 21, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — April 21, 2021” The Issue: Rep. Maxine Waters’ encouraging police-violence protesters to ‘get more confrontational.’ At a very difficult and sensitive time for our nation, Rep. Maxine Waters’ comments were an open incitement to violence (“Nan: Maxine was justified,” April 20). Instead of recognizing and accepting the authority of the…

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