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Officials applaud pro bono work of anti-violence group as they await funding during Connecticut’s budget impasse
by Brian Seay‘Project Longevity’ has been fighting gang violence in the state’s largest cities since 2012. But a budget impasse is forcing the group to work without pay.
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A closer look at what President Trump’s military surplus executive order does
by Brian SeayPresident Trump rolled back an Obama-era order restricting military surplus equipment for state and local law enforcement this week. But what’s it all mean?
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Illinois AG files a lawsuit pushing for federal oversight of Chicago Police reform
by Brian Seay“Chicago ain’t ready for reform.” Or is it? Illinois AG forces Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s hand by filing a lawsuit pushing for court-ordered police reform.
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SPLC president: Charlottesville shows states need to change open carry laws
by Brian SeayEchoing gun control groups who blamed the violence in Charlottesville on the NRA, the SPLC president says guns and public protests don't mix.
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Virginia State Police say they didn’t find weapons stashed by protestors, contradicting governor
by Brian SeayVirginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said white nationalists hid weapons throughout Charlottesville during last weekend’s rally, a claim that's now being disputed.
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Defense Department sold $1.2 million in excess equipment to ‘fake law enforcement’
by Brian SeayThe Defense Department gave about $1.2 million worth of military equipment to a phony law enforcement agency set up by a government watchdog agency.
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Court orders release of dash cam showing police shoot armed man 40+ times (VIDEO)
by Brian SeaySeven New Jersey officers opened fire on an armed suspect in March 2014, striking him with more than 40 rounds. A grand jury reviewed the incident and determined their use of force was justified.
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Chicago gets 20 ATF agents to help new gun task force, Trump takes credit
by Brian SeayTwenty more federal agents are now in Chicago, working as part of a new task force that will crack down on gun traffickers and repeat gun offenders.
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Gun control groups dissatisfied one year after Pulse nightclub massacre
by Christen SmithGun control groups and their legislative proxies insist public opinion is on their side and vow to push forward with a regulation-heavy agenda.
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Voluntary background check law in Virginia yields 1 denial in 6 months
by Brian SeayA state law in Virginia which expands voluntary background checks to gun shows has seen just one denial at 41 shows in its first six months.
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Sentencing phase underway in federal Charleston church massacre case
by Brian SeayThe sentencing phase is under way this week for the man found guilty of shooting and killing nine parishioners during a Bible study at a South Carolina church in June 2015.
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Victims aren’t notified when abusers illegally try to buy guns in Washington
by Brian SeayAn investigation by local media in Washington state has found that victims don't get a heads up when their abusers try to illegally buy guns.
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