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White Rose
The bus I was riding in ran over a pothole. I was lifted off my seat and the fear I’d been feeling since I left my apartment intensified. My breathing came in shallow, choking gasps as I clutched my backpack close to my chest. I shoved my face into the comforting fabric as my heart beat erratically. The steady pressure of it came across as a powerful rushing sound in my ears. Every nerve ending seemed to tingle with fear. Every tremble in my gut was magnified and seemed like a devilish entity was sliding its hand into my skin to grip my insides and squeeze them mercilessly.
By Rustin Petrae6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: How can Snitching be Virtuous?
So you say that snitching is wrong? What about when it comes to an unarmed teen who just had the notion to create a music video? Jeremiah Dickey’s productive mind was silenced by rounds piercing the night air on a Brooklyn, New York City street corner. Why would it be evil to snitch on the coward who mowed this teen down in his prime? The levels of cowardice remain at an all-time high. People can be discreet and anonymous and be looked at as brave. But to just sit back and watch as a family grieves for Dickey and to know who committed this vicious crime is lower than a coward. Someone out there may know who did this. And the actual culprit should possess some shred of dignity to turn himself in to police custody.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: What Should Jaydayoungan Do?
Jaydayoungan has got problems. The recording artist with talent and a budding career has entangled himself in the clutches of the law once again. This time, it is for allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. Found in the attic of a residence, Jaydayoungan surrendered to law enforcement based on a warrant. What all of these truths spell is a rowdy, rambunctious kid who still holds on to youth like a thugged out Holden Caufield.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
The Hanging Tree: A Botched Execution for an Innocent Man- The Story of Evan Hopson
How We Connect My Great-Grandfather Theodore Hopson was the son of John C. Hopson, the son of Littleton W. Hopson and Mary Emmaline Brummitt. Evan Hopson was John C. Hopson's older brother. Evan is my 3x Great-Uncle.
By Genealogy Freak6 years ago in Criminal
Killing RockMassacre: The Story of Doc Taylor and Ira Mullins
How We Connect My great-grandfather Theodore Hopson was the grandson of William Robinette and Luemma Mullins, the granddaughter of James Booker Mullins, Jr. Booker had a brother by the name of Sherwood. Ira was Sherwood's grandson and the son of John L. Mullins.
By Genealogy Freak6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: What Would Happen if Azealia Banks is Found to be a Truth Teller?
Tears and shouts and screams emanating from an Instagram Live stream that showed rapper and singer-songwriter Azealia Banks alleging that her “racist” fellow apartment tenant brandished a gun in front of her. Hysterical and almost bloody comical, Banks voiced her profound disapproval for the supposed crime. Though it is difficult to decipher all of her words, she pours out her entire soul into the camera. Her claims could mean serious consequences for the unnamed offender.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
How to Keep Your Tax Refund Documents Safe
It’s important to take precautions so none of your tax documents are compromised and used by fraudsters. Someone who gets a hold of your Social Security number has the potential to create havoc with your identity and financial safety. However, there are steps you can take to keep all your tax refund documents safe. Let’s take a look at what you need to know in this area.
By Damien Justus6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: How Much Praise Should Cops Get for Stopping a Joyrider?
Life as a police officer can be dangerous. This is no secret. Everyday, the men and women in blue protect themselves, each other, and every law-abiding citizen from hurt, harm, or hazard in a criminal situation. In the wake of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade celebration, a vehicle with two occupants driving at a fast rate charged down the parade route. Police officers prepared themselves by employing “tactical vehicle intervention” (TVI). Police utilized stop sticks to no effect. By the end of the chase which lasted for several yards, the officers finally used a pursuit intervention technique or PIT maneuver to cease the advancement of the vehicle. This proved to be successful.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
The True Crime Shows You Have to Catch
In the past few years or so, true crime has really taken on a life of its own in media. There used to be the odd documentary or drama coming about about famous cases and famous killers, but recently there has been a boom in true crime related films, tv shows and podcasts. So if you were looking at getting into watching and listening to true crime related materials, where would you start? Well, these might be a few things you could try.
By Jaime Hunter 6 years ago in Criminal
New California Child Sex Assault Law
A new California law going into effect this year is extending the statute of limitations for childhood sexual assault lawsuits. The new law will give childhood assault survivors more time to file a lawsuit for the abuse, increase the amount of damages for some cases, and give victims who have lost cases due to the statute of limitations another chance.
By Stephanie Murguia6 years ago in Criminal
