Brelo acquitted amid DOJ finding of Cleveland police excess use of force
The acquittal of officer Michael Brelo follows a DOJ report alleging a pattern of excessive force and civil rights violations by the Cleveland Police. Brelo faced voluntary manslaughter charges in the November 29 fatal shooting of Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams. Next coverage continues on A2 with further context and actions planned.
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Cuyahoga County
Brelo acquitted sparks Cleveland protests after verdict
Michael Brelo, a 31 year old white patrolman, was found not guilty on all counts after firing fatal shots into a suspect’s car during a 137 shot barrage. Protesters gathered outside the courthouse, later holding a mock funeral as demonstrations continued through the night.
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Puppy Rescued From Avon Fire After Blaze Destroys Garage
Firefighters rescued 12 week old boxer mix puppy Jax from a Candlewood Drive home as flames tore an attached garage and caused smoke damage to the house. No other people were home. the property is listed as owned by Noel and Kathybel Ortiz. A teenage daughter arrived while crews worked. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Lorain County
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Veteran reflects on fallen comrades and service
Oberlin native Stan ton Chambers returned from Afghanistan seven months ago with a new rank colonel to mark years of Marine service. The 46 year old father of two shares why he joined, what service taught him about love of country and sacrifice, and what he would say to potential recruits as Memorial Day approaches.
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Dunkleosteus Dominated Devonian Seas on Animal Planet
Dunkleosteus, a 16 to 20 foot predator weighing up to 6000 pounds, ruled the Devonian Sea during the Age of Fishes. Fossils have been found in northeast Ohio and along Lake Erie shorelines, with hotel owner Jay Terrell and son discovering remains in 1867 at Cove Beach Sheffield Lake. Museum paleontologist David Chapman calls it the apex predator and a common fossil name is Dunk.
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