An Ontario [Oregon] prison is in lock down after an inmate riot sent four people to the hospital.
The disturbance started around 9:40 a.m. Sunday in an outdoor recreation yard at the Snake River Correctional Institution. By the time it was over, 120 inmates were involved in the brawl.
Guards were forced to draw their weapons in an effort to put a stop to the growing violence.
One shot was fired from an observation tower, and it struck one of the inmates. That man, as well as three others who were injured in the fighting, were transported to a local hospital.
The inmates are now back in their cells and the prison is closed to visitors.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Montana: Prisoner pleads guilty to riot-related charges
Montana State Prison inmate Richard Ayers has pleaded guilty to arson and criminal mischief charges in connection with a riot that took place in the Deer Lodge facility back in October of 2006.
The arson count carries a 10 year sentence and the criminal mischief charge carries five years.
Ayers is currently serving a life sentence after being convicted on deliberate homicide charges.
Last week a Deer Lodge jury found another prison inmate, Darrell Chaparosa, guilty of riot, possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner, and arson.
He faces five to 15 years for possession of a deadly weapon and up to 20 years for arson, as well as a one to five term for riot.
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The arson count carries a 10 year sentence and the criminal mischief charge carries five years.
Ayers is currently serving a life sentence after being convicted on deliberate homicide charges.
Last week a Deer Lodge jury found another prison inmate, Darrell Chaparosa, guilty of riot, possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner, and arson.
He faces five to 15 years for possession of a deadly weapon and up to 20 years for arson, as well as a one to five term for riot.
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Puerto Rico: Investigation concludes FBI lied about killing of Puerto Rican liberation leader Filiberto Ojeda
The investigation of the Department of Justice into the death of Filiberto Ojeda Ríos at the hands of agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) September 23, 2005, concluded that the federal agent who fired the lethal shot offered a false story to the Inspector General of the United States.
After more than two years of investigation, Attorney General Roberto Sánchez Ramos announced today the final investigation report, which he said was terminated.
"The FBI agent's version is not credible," said Sánchez Ramos at a press conference at which he was accompanied by prosecutors and investigators of the Institute of Forensic Sciences (IFS).
Even the name with which the FBI agent was identified, "Bryan," is false.
One of the stories this agent gave was that he could see Ojeda Ríos with a weapon, from the place he was located on the grounds of home of the Macheteros leader in Hormigueros.
But that is false, according to the investigation.
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After more than two years of investigation, Attorney General Roberto Sánchez Ramos announced today the final investigation report, which he said was terminated.
"The FBI agent's version is not credible," said Sánchez Ramos at a press conference at which he was accompanied by prosecutors and investigators of the Institute of Forensic Sciences (IFS).
Even the name with which the FBI agent was identified, "Bryan," is false.
One of the stories this agent gave was that he could see Ojeda Ríos with a weapon, from the place he was located on the grounds of home of the Macheteros leader in Hormigueros.
But that is false, according to the investigation.
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Kansas: Deputies in Taser death placed on leave with pay
Two Shawnee County sheriff’s deputies have been placed on administrative leave in connection with the death of a Lawrence man who was stunned three times with a Taser and handcuffed after authorities said he refused to get out of his vehicle to receive medical help.
Sheriff Richard Barta has declined to identify the deputies involved in the incident, but said he has requested that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation “conduct a death investigation.”
Walter Edward Haake Jr., 59, was an employee at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. plant.
After work on March 29, the sheriff’s office was called to try to stop Haake from driving away because he had been acting disoriented, possibly from a head injury, officials said.
But Haake refused to leave his vehicle, authorities said. Officers took his keys away and then stunned him with a Taser three times, authorities said.
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Sheriff Richard Barta has declined to identify the deputies involved in the incident, but said he has requested that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation “conduct a death investigation.”
Walter Edward Haake Jr., 59, was an employee at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. plant.
After work on March 29, the sheriff’s office was called to try to stop Haake from driving away because he had been acting disoriented, possibly from a head injury, officials said.
But Haake refused to leave his vehicle, authorities said. Officers took his keys away and then stunned him with a Taser three times, authorities said.
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Minneapolis: Police attacked Critical Mass based on intelligence
The trial of University student Augustin Ganley, who allegedly assaulted a police officer during an August Critical Mass bike protest, continued Wednesday with revelations that police were briefed on the presence of anti-Republican National Convention activists and warned to expect trouble.
Minneapolis police Sgt. David Stichter testified he was put in charge of a police task force for Critical Mass about two days before the Aug. 31 ride.
Stichter was briefed by his superior, Lt. Bret Linback, that there could be participants from a group of anti-RNC activists called the RNC-Welcoming Committee. He was also told that the ride could involve "property damage or assaultive behavior," Stichter testified.
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Minneapolis police Sgt. David Stichter testified he was put in charge of a police task force for Critical Mass about two days before the Aug. 31 ride.
Stichter was briefed by his superior, Lt. Bret Linback, that there could be participants from a group of anti-RNC activists called the RNC-Welcoming Committee. He was also told that the ride could involve "property damage or assaultive behavior," Stichter testified.
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Florida: Charges against High School students dropped after protests
All charges have been dropped against the remaining 10 students who were arrested during the February protests at Miami Edison Senior High School.
Police said a fight broke out at the high school on Feb. 29 as students protested the arrest of a fellow student. There were claims the student had been handled roughly when he was arrested on charges of assaulting the assistant principal.
A total of 27 students were arrested.
As of Wednesday morning, all of the students have been freed of charges.
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Police said a fight broke out at the high school on Feb. 29 as students protested the arrest of a fellow student. There were claims the student had been handled roughly when he was arrested on charges of assaulting the assistant principal.
A total of 27 students were arrested.
As of Wednesday morning, all of the students have been freed of charges.
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San Francisco: Tibetan freedom protesters charged, released
The three protestors who unfurled banners protesting China on the Golden Gate Bridge have been charged with three misdemeanors released from jail. Four others who remained on the bridge deck were released without being charged.
The charges include climbing on a bridge without authority, creating a public nuisance, and resisting arrest, and carry penalties of up to a year in jail and a $10,000 fine.
The group grabbed the nation’s attention Monday when they unfurled two banners in support of Tibetan autonomy.
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The charges include climbing on a bridge without authority, creating a public nuisance, and resisting arrest, and carry penalties of up to a year in jail and a $10,000 fine.
The group grabbed the nation’s attention Monday when they unfurled two banners in support of Tibetan autonomy.
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New Jersey: People hit the streets to remember 38-year-old father killed by Trenton Police
Yesterday was one month to the day that Ronald "Brick" Wilson, a 38-year-old father of two, did not come home.
Voices that yelled upward in the space between brick and concrete buildings on East State Street yesterday afternoon vowed no one would forget "this son of Trenton, who was killed senselessly by Tren ton police," as Wilson was described by Zayid Muhammed.
Muhammed, a member of the New Black Panther Party, was one of the leaders of a march designed to increase awareness about Wil son's case and advocate justice on his behalf.
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Voices that yelled upward in the space between brick and concrete buildings on East State Street yesterday afternoon vowed no one would forget "this son of Trenton, who was killed senselessly by Tren ton police," as Wilson was described by Zayid Muhammed.
Muhammed, a member of the New Black Panther Party, was one of the leaders of a march designed to increase awareness about Wil son's case and advocate justice on his behalf.
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Canada: UBC students demand an inquest into police response at protest
Student protesters arrested at the University of B.C. were released from jail yesterday, vowing to fight criminal charges and demanding an inquest into what they called police brutality.
Fire crews and police were called to the campus on Friday night when protesters, opposed to the demolition of the grassy knoll outside the Student Union Building, started a bonfire.
The popular green spot is slated to become an underground bus loop.
RCMP Const. Annie Linteau said students prevented fire crews from putting out the fire, and when two protesters became “combative and resisted arrest” they were handcuffed and put in a police car.
The group then locked arms and encircled the vehicle.
Nineteen people were arrested and are facing charges of resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer and obstructing a police officer.
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Fire crews and police were called to the campus on Friday night when protesters, opposed to the demolition of the grassy knoll outside the Student Union Building, started a bonfire.
The popular green spot is slated to become an underground bus loop.
RCMP Const. Annie Linteau said students prevented fire crews from putting out the fire, and when two protesters became “combative and resisted arrest” they were handcuffed and put in a police car.
The group then locked arms and encircled the vehicle.
Nineteen people were arrested and are facing charges of resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer and obstructing a police officer.
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