This was the case that virtually no one was defending: that of a policeman who killed a fleeing suspect by shooting him in the back. Now the South Carolina policeman (who is no longer with the force), Michael Slager, has … Continue reading →
Most of you have probably read about the fight yesterday between two rival motorcycle gangs in Waco, Texas, in which nine people were killed and at least 18 injured. To call these groups “motorcycle gangs” is a bit like calling … Continue reading →
…as he was sentenced to death. I don’t think the jurors cried from sympathy. I think they cried from excess of emotion, relief, and exhaustion. It’s somewhat surprising that in Boston, a town where 62% had favored a life sentence, … Continue reading →
The Baltimore prosecutor has made a decision: State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, the chief prosecutor for Baltimore, announced this morning that her office has also found probable cause to pursue criminal charges in connection to the case. Five of the six … Continue reading →
The following was written by David Simon, who so far as I can tell is a not just a liberal but a leftist. He’s lived in Baltimore for a long, long time, used to be a police reporter for The … Continue reading →
The Baltimore police have delivered a report to a prosecutor that contains the following new information: “The police van carrying Gray to the station made a previously undisclosed stop that was captured on a ‘privately owned camera.’” That’s all we … Continue reading →
The WaPo is reporting that a man who was being transported in the other side of the van that also was carrying Freddie Gray has told investigators he heard sounds that indicated Gray may have been trying to hurt himself … Continue reading →
There’s anarchy in Baltimore, and the leaders of the city don’t seem to have a clue what to do about it. Many articles here. See also this. The major had a message that sounded bizarre: So, the city government “gave … Continue reading →
How can a drone strike kill only the terrorists, when terrorists have a habit of kidnapping Westerners and holding them hostage? Can’t be done, despite the fact that we’d like it to be so. Therefore I refuse to blame Obama … Continue reading →
Referring to the horrific act of “15 Muslim asylum-seekers [who] reportedly threw 12 Christian asylum-seekers overboard as they made their way from Libya to Sicily this week,” Kirsten Powers writes: As [Italian PM] Renzi was questioned about the incident, Obama … Continue reading →
…that occurred to me a while ago, but I haven’t seen anyone but Sowell make it: Secretary of State John Kerry, and other members of the Obama administration, are saying that the alternative to an agreement with Iran is war. … Continue reading →
Commenter “cantinflas” asks a question: I’m not going to defend this cop shooting 8(?) times at a guy’s back, but what is the precedent you’re trying to set here, Neo? Are you claiming that if you’re not an “extremely dangerous … Continue reading →