Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for Jan 6 conspiracy
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio receives a 22 year prison term for orchestrating a failed bid to overturn the 2020 election. The sentence exceeds prior punishments for related defendants and underscores the crackdown on Capitol riot crimes. Tarrio apologized to police and lawmakers, pled for mercy, and claimed his aim was not to alter results.
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Special counsel warns Trump comments risk tainting jury pool
Justice Department prosecutor Jack Smith warned that Donald Trump daily statements threaten to taint the Washington jury pool in the criminal case over efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump has been faulted for social media posts aimed at Smith and Judge Tanya Chutkan, with prosecutors flagging risks to witnesses and jurors.
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Burning Man traffic eases as thousands exit mud scene
In Reno Nevada AP reports after days of rain tens of thousands remained at the Burning Man site with 36,000 still on site Tuesday as 3.5 hour waits to exit linger. Arizona brothers helped their 67 year old mother depart after 11 hours in the desert and the exodus continued into a second day.
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Valdez calls out district court in public ethics defense
Valdez posted a detailed response on her office site Tuesday addressing an ethics complaint by special prosecutor Kimberly Bonifas. The document disputes key allegations that she berated Judge James McCabrin and cites her perception of bias against her as a Hispanic female in power.
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Cheryl Cadue
County panel weighs federal funds for housing projects
Douglas County commissioners consider a resolution to let county staff and agencies apply for American Rescue Plan funds awarded to Kansas. Funds would support Bert Nash 24 unit housing, LDCHA two-bedroom units, Lawrence Family Promise and Tenants to Homeowners affordable housing, and Willow DV Shelter rental assistance. A separate housing study by the Corporation for Supportive Housing highlights gaps and shared definitions. Also on the agenda are the Consolidated Fire District No.1 2024 budget at about 2.1 million, a Halloween event permit at Garrett's Haunted Farm, a one-year extension for outdoor vehicle storage permit at Cardinal Motors site, and an update on the Familiar Faces Initiative. The work session starts at 4 pm at the Douglas County Courthouse with a 5:30 pm meeting and a Zoom option.
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Dennis Thome
Cardinal Motors
Karl Bauer
Bauer
Thome
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Lith and
Massachusetts
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