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Olofson Appeal Filed
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In The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
v.
DADV I R. OLOFSON,
Defendant-Appellant.
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On Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
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GunVoter.org Needs You!
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"What if there was a single web site where you could go to learn about the gun rights position of every candidate in every race in every state and federal election in the US? A site where you could find voting records, editorials, and discussion groups ... A site where local grassroots organizations from all over the country come together to share information and ideas ... That web site doesn't exist, but it could exist. It could be GunVoter.org. We're not there yet, but we're working on it. We have the structure in place. The software is operating smoothly. The technical bugs have been worked out and our user base is growing, but we need your help to turn GunVoter.org into the valuable resource that it has the potential to be." ... |
Scotusblog.com - "The bill for Heller: $3.5 million"
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"Lawyers who won the historic Second Amendment gun rights case in the Supreme Court � District of Columbia v. Heller (07-290) � on Monday asked a federal judge to award them more than $3.5 million for attorneys' fees, plus $13,215.30 for expenses and court costs. In a motion and memorandum filed with U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, the attorneys said that they had achieved 'one of the most profound and important victories available under our system of justice.'"
"Their argument also suggested that this was a David vs. Goliath clash, with the attorneys on their side far outnumbered in lawyers, legal resources and government funding." ... |
Brady Center Hails Court Ruling Blocking Domestic Abusers From Getting Guns
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"The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday upheld a federal trial court ruling blocking a Wyoming law that would allow convicted domestic violence abusers to possess firearms. The court in Wyoming v. United States, as the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence had urged in its amicus brief, prohibited Wyoming from implementing its law to rearm domestic violence abusers."
"The 10th Circuit ruling comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to consider a case in its upcoming term concerning domestic violence abusers' gun possession, United States v. Hayes. The Brady Center filed a brief in Hayes urging the Supreme Court to overturn a circuit court ruling that could require that the names of thousands of dangerous abusers be purged from [NICS]." ... |
TX: Red Rock man fatally shoots intruder
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Sheriff's deputies in Bastrop are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Tuesday when a man fatally shot another man he says was trying to break into his residence on John Craft Road near the city of Bastrop.
A dispatcher said that Dillian Wilhelm shot James Nauer, of Bastrop, around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday when Nauer reportedly entered his house with a club. Nauer was critically injured and taken to the University Medical Center at Brackenridge where he was pronounced dead, according to the sheriff�s office.
The Bastrop County sheriff�s office and the district attorney�s office are investigating the case to determine if charges will be filed, investigators said. |
Obama's Aim
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"In 2007, Senator Barack Obama stood up for a gun owner. He endorsed Chicago Alderman Dorothy Tillman in her Democratic primary. Not only was she a gun owner, but she had even pulled a gun on her colleagues during a contentious 1991 ward redistricting hearing, according to eyewitnesses. Tillman, best known for demanding to be served by black (not white) waiters, and for advocating reparations for slavery, narrowly lost her race despite Obama�s support."
"It would be only a slight exaggeration to say that this was the strongest effort Obama has ever made to support gun rights." ... |
Much has changed since Gore, Heston gun debate, Caputo says
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"Eight years ago, actor Charlton Heston fired up an overflow crowd of union coal miners in Beckley with a grim warning about Al Gore over Second Amendment rights."
"Much has changed since George W. Bush painted West Virginia red that year with the help of coal miners and applied a second coat four years later, says House Majority Whip Mike Caputo ..."
"Caputo, an official of the United Mine Workers of America in Fairmont, is painfully aware of how union miners broke ranks and fled into the Bush camp in the 2000 presidential sweepstakes."
"Not only did miners hold suspicions that Gore opposed gun rights but posed a threat to the coal industry over his strident environmental beliefs." ... |
Pro-Gun, Pro-Conservation Interest Group Steps Up to Challenge NRA Dominance
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"Ask Democrats meeting in Denver this week what interest group they fear most and the answer, more often than not, is the National Rifle Association. The gun group�s grass-roots organizing might and the passion of its members are legendary."
"To no one's surprise, the NRA is urging its members to help elect Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona to the presidency."
"But NRA officials are worried that Democratic nominee Barack Obama of Illinois could make some headway among gun owners this year, and they're blaming a little-known group run by Ray Schoenke ..."
"Schoenke organized the American Hunters & Shooters Association ... to defend gun owners' right to bear arms and protect the hunting grounds he loves to roam. ..." ... |
CO: Colorado Sportsmen for McCain hold rally in Grand Junction
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"While much of the political world is focused on Denver and the Democratic National Convention, local Republicans are rallying support for their presidential candidate."
"During a press conference Wednesday morning, local sportsmen spoke about McCain's dedication to supporting gun right. They also say being from a western state, Arizona, McCain understands many of the issues that are important to Colorado's angling, hunting and shooting communities."
"'Sportsman in the west really understand the facts of wildlife impact. ... The impacts are crucial in this state. We know that Senator John McCain understands those impacts because he comes from the west,' Denny Behrens, of the Colorado Mule Deer Association explains." ... |
DE: Markell outlines plans to curb gun violence
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State Treasurer Jack Markell says if he is elected governor, he will do more to keep guns away from criminals.
Speaking Monday in Wilmington, he said he wants to eliminate a loophole in the law which allows people to buy guns at gun shows without background checks.
He also favors limits on bulk purchases of guns, which he believes lead to weapons being resold on the streets.
Markell's opponent in next month's Democratic primary, Lt. Gov. John Carney has released a plan that would focus law enforcement efforts on "hot spots" and people who buy guns for those who are prohibited from doing so.
Carney has also said he would urge prosecutors to stop dropping gun charges in plea agreements. |
NV: Castle doctrine
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... "... Another of Mr. Mortensen's bill drafts for the 2009 session would clarify that Nevada homeowners have a right to defend themselves with deadly force in the face of an intruder."
"At least 15 states have already adopted the so-called 'castle doctrine' in recent years, which states homeowners do not have to retreat in the face of a break-in."
"Thankfully, Nevada's police agencies and district attorneys have generally exhibited common sense, usually opting against trying to prosecute individuals who use force to protect their lives and property in the face of a potentially violent criminal. But Mr. Mortensen's legislation would add an extra level of protection for those forced into such unfortunate situations." ... |
BadCopNews.com shuts down
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Bad Cop News is history.
The site evolved though various forms, tracing its roots back to August of 2001.
It was not always easy to keep it up, updated, and uncensored over the years, but it was definitely worth the effort.
Thank you for your support. |
NY: Bay Ridge woman says NYPD's finest doing doughnuts in park
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"Stealing a scene from a hit movie, two Brooklyn cops used their patrol car to 'do doughnuts' in a Bay Ridge park, a woman who witnessed the crazy stunt said Monday."
"The cigar-chomping officers tore through a baseball field ... spinning the car wildly in circles and almost hitting a pair of kids on tricycles, said January Hagan, 31."
"'I was shocked - it was startling,' Hagan said. 'The police car came within inches of killing two little children.'"
"She and her husband were out for a quiet stroll ... when they saw an odd sight: a cruiser parked in an outfield."
"Then - in a scene straight out of last summer's comedy 'Superbad' - the officers revved up and started doing doughnuts, Hagan said." ...
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MN: Superior Police Officer Charged (follow-up)
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"An officer with the Superior Police Department is facing several charges including Second Degree Assault for allegedly pulling a gun on a man at a Two Harbors gas station."
"The Complaint says 45-year-old Ross Magnuson threatened and pointed his gun at Philip Hoberg."
"On Friday Magnuson was charged with making terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and recklessly handling a dangerous weapon.
It was an uncommon event in the Northland."
"'People don't always pull guns on each other here in Lake County,' said Lake County Attorney Russ Conrow."
He says this incident was surprising."
"The Two Harbors Police Department investigated, and arrested Magnuson on Friday." ... |
IL: Former cop to go on trial in 'missing gun' case
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"A former Harvey police detective is scheduled to stand trial Sept. 9 on charges he removed from police custody a gun that was evidence in a criminal case."
"Hollis Dorrough Jr., of Chicago's Marquette Park neighborhood, is charged with perjury, obstruction of justice, official misconduct and unlawful sale of a firearm, all felonies."
"Dorrough was charged with misconduct in August 2006 after an Illinois State Police investigation into how a .45-caliber Remington pistol disappeared from the Harvey Police Department." ... |
DC: D.C. officer charged with stealing $178,000
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"A Washington police officer has been charged with stealing more than $178,000 by falsely saying she worked overtime to catch speeding drivers."
"Federal prosecutors say Karin Coppens, a 23-year veteran, got overtime pay by saying she did extra work for the department's photo radar program. But, according to charging documents, she was assigned to the training academy and never did the radar detail."
"Prosecutors say Coppens submitted 94 time sheets covering more than 3,400 hours for work she falsely claimed to have performed from August 2004 through June 2008. Prosecutors also allege that Coppens forged the signature of a supervisor on paperwork." ... |
OK: Clueless Cops Crush Constitution
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"A June murder of two young people in rural Waleetka has provided the excuse for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to behave as if the Bill of Rights is an impediment to be overcome in order to employ effective police procedures."
"In their search for the killer, the OSBI sent a letter to some sixty owners of .40 caliber handguns ... in the community where the victims had lived. The letter 'invited' the owners to bring the guns in for testing."
"This letter raises disturbing questions."
"The first question is -- what is the probable cause that would justify sending the letter to the selected handgun owners? If there were probable cause, why were no warrants obtained per the Fourth Amendment?" ... |
MN: Update on our own 'NYPD Blue' trial: Episode 6
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"UPDATE: St. Paul Police Officer Timothy Rehak and another defendant, Mark Naylon, were found guilty this afternoon of the theft of $6,000 from a hotel room in November 2004. The money was taken in a sting operation set up by the FBI to test their integrity. A more complete update will be posted later today."
"Judge and jury are hearing a case in federal court in Minneapolis that could have played on 'NYPD Blue.' MinnPost legal affairs reporter Judith Yates Borger is following the trial's developments. To read her previous reports on the trial, go here." ... |
Australia: AFP police officer charged with having sex with child
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A NSW Police officer on secondment with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) will face court next month after allegedly having sex with a child.
An AFP media spokeswoman said the 43-year-old Penshurst man had been charged with allegedly having sexual intercourse with a child between the ages of 14 and 16 years and possessing child pornography.
Police have also charged the man with using a carriage service to access child pornography.
He will appear in Downing Centre Local Court on September 9. |
NY: Fayetteville girl shows her shooting talent
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Autumn Frodelius, 13, of Fayetteville, showed recently she's got what it takes to win when it comes to competitive shooting.
According to Ron B. Frodelius, her proud grandfather: "At two recent Fayetteville-Manlius Rod and Gun Club rifle shooting, metallic silhoutte matches, Autumn, a first-time shooter (she never held a rifle prior to the matches) won both!
"She won the junior division (twice) beating all boys and girls to age 16. She was shooting at metal targets, 35 to 100 yards, using .22 rimfire rifles. She won two trophies and two perfect "5" pins for perfect scores at 50 and 75 yards.
The grandfather credited her wins with the fact she "had a good rifle, young eyes ... and a "I can win" attitude. |
OH: SW Gun Skills Challenge is a HUGE success!
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"The sounds of good, safe, family-friendly fun echoed just outside of Oxford, Ohio last weekend as Buckeye Firearms hosted the first regional 'Gun Skills Challenge'. Just over forty shooters turned out to show support for Buckeye Firearms, meet and network with other area shooters, and generally enjoy a full day of shooting drills and scenarios." ...
"... The event was formatted as a slightly scaled back version of the Buckeye Firearms 'Buckeye Blast'. This more relaxed and family friendly focus brought in at least six Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Husband/Wife groups for the event. Being able to share this event with family members was a big draw for some as noted by a thank you email sent by one attendee." ... |
TX: Gun-free for good reason
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"Legal or illegal? Harrold Independent School District teachers, if they have a conceal-carry permit and are cleared by the school board, can come to school armed."
"The district says it's legal. Others point to a law that says armed campus personnel must be commissioned peace officers."
"Whatever the case, it's ill-advised. For one thing, schools are among the safest places to be."
"Saturation coverage of isolated school shootings has created the false impression that children aren�t safe at school. They are."
"For another thing, the proliferation of concealed guns raises the possibility of firearms accidents, thefts and vigilante-type actions that short-circuit the legal process." ... |
Canada: Newfoundlanders have highest per-capita firearms ownership in country
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"If the federal government's numbers are right, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are Canada's most heavily armed citizens, but also its least trigger-happy."
"According to the most recent numbers from the Canada Firearms Centre, the province has 70,977 registered firearms. Statistics Canada's latest numbers estimate the province's population at 508,270. That's one gun for every 7.2 people, the highest ratio of guns to people of any province in the country."
"Statistics Canada's most recent numbers on gun crime also reveal the province has the lowest annual rate of victims of firearm-related crime in the country, with just 11.4 victims for every 100,000 people." ... |
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