OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Seven teenagers are hospitalized with serious and critical injuries after two cars collided on a Nebraska roadway.

The accident happened Thursday evening in the Omaha area. Douglas County deputies told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ketv.com/article/1-critically-injured-6-in-serious-condition-after-thursday-evening-crash/34152581" target="_blank">KETV-TV</a>&nbsp;that a teenage driver went off the road and tried to correct course but instead struck a car driven by another teenager.

Authorities say one teenager is hospitalized with critical injuries, the other six have injuries classified as serious.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Seven teenagers are hospitalized with serious and critical injuries after two cars collided on a Nebraska roadway.The accident happened Thursday evening in the Omaha area. Douglas County deputies told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ketv.com/article/1-critically-injured-6-in-serious-condition-after-thursday-evening-crash/34152581" target="_blank">KETV-TV</a>&nbsp;that a teenage driver went off the road and tried to correct course but instead struck a car driven by another teenager.Authorities say one teenager is hospitalized with critical injuries, the other six have injuries classified as serious.

7 teenagers injured in accident in Omaha

VALLEY, Neb. (AP) - The owner of a Nebraska dry-cleaning business has pleaded no contest to charges that accused him of causing the explosion that destroyed his business.

<a href="https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/valley-man-found-guilty-of-arson-in-explosion-at-his-dry-cleaning-business-near-168th/article_f61faa1c-a9b9-5b53-af5a-1885531f7b75.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1" target="_blank">The Omaha World-Herald</a>&nbsp;reports that 54-year-old Michael McKernan of Valley entered the plea Thursday to second-degree arson and burning to defraud an insurer.

McKernan owned Wardrobe Spa. He was there on Oct. 7, 2018, when the building exploded, causing at least $350,000 in damage. McKernan was shaken but not seriously hurt.

McKernan told authorities that he was trimming bushes when the explosion occurred. But Deputy Sarpy County Attorney Ben Perlman said McKernan had intentionally drilled holes into gas lines that connected to a dryer and a furnace. The leaking gas ignited.

Authorities say McKernan also had "significantly increased" the insurance coverage days before the explosion. An investigation revealed McKernan's business had lost more than $100,000 in the six months it was open.

VALLEY, Neb. (AP) - The owner of a Nebraska dry-cleaning business has pleaded no contest to charges that accused him of causing the explosion that destroyed his business.<a href="https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/valley-man-found-guilty-of-arson-in-explosion-at-his-dry-cleaning-business-near-168th/article_f61faa1c-a9b9-5b53-af5a-1885531f7b75.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1" target="_blank">The Omaha World-Herald</a>&nbsp;reports that 54-year-old Michael McKernan of Valley entered the plea Thursday to second-degree arson and burning to defraud an insurer.McKernan owned Wardrobe Spa. He was there on Oct. 7, 2018, when the building exploded, causing at least $350,000 in damage. McKernan was shaken but not seriously hurt.McKernan told authorities that he was trimming bushes when the explosion occurred. But Deputy Sarpy County Attorney Ben Perlman said McKernan had intentionally drilled holes into gas lines that connected to a dryer and a furnace. The leaking gas ignited.Authorities say McKernan also had "significantly increased" the insurance coverage days before the explosion. An investigation revealed McKernan's business had lost more than $100,000 in the six months it was open.

Nebraska business owner convicted of blowing up his own building

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Laurie Smith Camp, a longtime Nebraska attorney who became the first woman to serve on the state's federal district court, died unexpectedly overnight at age 66, court officials said Thursday.

John M. Gerrard, the chief judge of Nebraska's federal district court, said Smith Camp died peacefully at her home. The cause of her death wasn't disclosed.

Smith Camp was appointed to the court by President George W. Bush in 2001 and was confirmed unanimously by the Senate. She assumed senior judge status in 2018, meaning she was semi-retired but continued to carry an active caseload.

"Judge Smith Camp was not just an outstanding judge and a true leader on our court, but she was a gracious mentor, friend and confidant to so many individuals in both the courthouse and the community," Gerrard said.

"She was truly the Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Nebraska legal community," he added, referring to the U.S. Supreme Court justice&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bf6704fa6e900967a705054c801a5495" target="_blank">who died last week</a>. "Like Justice Ginsburg, Judge Smith Camp was a pioneer and advocate of women's rights, a wonderful mother, and she did it all with a quiet grace, compassion and leading by example."

Smith Camp was born in Omaha in 1953 and graduated with distinction from Stanford University in 1974. She earned a law degree from the University of Nebraska in 1977 and served as editor-in-chief of the Nebraska Law Review.

Before she was appointed to the bench, she had a private law practice in Nebraska and Kansas from 1977 until 1980 before she took a job with Nebraska's Department of Correctional Services. In 1991, she went to work for the Nebraska attorney general's office and served in various prominent roles.

In 2019, she was elected to serve as the 2020-21 president of the Omaha Bar Association.

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 </figure>OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Laurie Smith Camp, a longtime Nebraska attorney who became the first woman to serve on the state's federal district court, died unexpectedly overnight at age 66, court officials said Thursday.John M. Gerrard, the chief judge of Nebraska's federal district court, said Smith Camp died peacefully at her home. The cause of her death wasn't disclosed.Smith Camp was appointed to the court by President George W. Bush in 2001 and was confirmed unanimously by the Senate. She assumed senior judge status in 2018, meaning she was semi-retired but continued to carry an active caseload."Judge Smith Camp was not just an outstanding judge and a true leader on our court, but she was a gracious mentor, friend and confidant to so many individuals in both the courthouse and the community," Gerrard said."She was truly the Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Nebraska legal community," he added, referring to the U.S. Supreme Court justice&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bf6704fa6e900967a705054c801a5495" target="_blank">who died last week</a>. "Like Justice Ginsburg, Judge Smith Camp was a pioneer and advocate of women's rights, a wonderful mother, and she did it all with a quiet grace, compassion and leading by example."Smith Camp was born in Omaha in 1953 and graduated with distinction from Stanford University in 1974. She earned a law degree from the University of Nebraska in 1977 and served as editor-in-chief of the Nebraska Law Review.Before she was appointed to the bench, she had a private law practice in Nebraska and Kansas from 1977 until 1980 before she took a job with Nebraska's Department of Correctional Services. In 1991, she went to work for the Nebraska attorney general's office and served in various prominent roles.In 2019, she was elected to serve as the 2020-21 president of the Omaha Bar Association.Smith Camp is survived by two children.

1st female Nebraska federal district court judge dies at 66

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Jury selection has begun in the trial of a woman charged with killing a 24-year-old woman who disappeared after a Tinder date and whose dismembered remains later were found in trash bags along remote gravel roads in Nebraska.

Bailey Boswell, 26, faces the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder in the November 2017 slaying of Sydney Loofe, who was a store clerk in Lincoln. Boswell had arranged a date with Loofe through the internet dating app - a date from which Loofe never returned.

Boswell's boyfriend, 54-year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/7242eab656f64cd99b8780881e67deab" target="_blank">Aubrey Trail,&nbsp;</a>was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in Loofe's death in July 2019. Trail testified that he accidentally choked Loofe to death during a sex party that involved Boswell.

Boswell's trial was moved from Saline County, where she and Trail lived, to Dawson County because of extensive publicity.

On Wednesday, a special prosecutor handling the case asked jurors if they had read or heard anything about the case. Nearly all indicated that they had heard about the case, and most nodded when asked if they had gotten their information from news accounts.

Trail, an ex-convict who specialized in fraud and deception, went on social media shortly after Loofe was reported missing to proclaim in a video that he and Boswell had nothing to do with her disappearance. Boswell has said she dropped Loofe off in Lincoln after their date and had no idea where she was.

During his trial, Trail slashed his own neck in front of jurors, but survived. Prosecutors have called Trail a conman.

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 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Jury selection has begun in the trial of a woman charged with killing a 24-year-old woman who disappeared after a Tinder date and whose dismembered remains later were found in trash bags along remote gravel roads in Nebraska.Bailey Boswell, 26, faces the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder in the November 2017 slaying of Sydney Loofe, who was a store clerk in Lincoln. Boswell had arranged a date with Loofe through the internet dating app - a date from which Loofe never returned.Boswell's boyfriend, 54-year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/7242eab656f64cd99b8780881e67deab" target="_blank">Aubrey Trail,&nbsp;</a>was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in Loofe's death in July 2019. Trail testified that he accidentally choked Loofe to death during a sex party that involved Boswell.Boswell's trial was moved from Saline County, where she and Trail lived, to Dawson County because of extensive publicity.On Wednesday, a special prosecutor handling the case asked jurors if they had read or heard anything about the case. Nearly all indicated that they had heard about the case, and most nodded when asked if they had gotten their information from news accounts.Trail, an ex-convict who specialized in fraud and deception, went on social media shortly after Loofe was reported missing to proclaim in a video that he and Boswell had nothing to do with her disappearance. Boswell has said she dropped Loofe off in Lincoln after their date and had no idea where she was.During his trial, Trail slashed his own neck in front of jurors, but survived. Prosecutors have called Trail a conman.

Jury selection begins in Nebraska murder, dismemberment case

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) - A Nebraska man has been arrested in Missouri for his alleged role in an assault on an Iowa police officer in which the officer fired his gun, according to officials.

Ian James Lybarger, 29, of Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested Wednesday night following a police chase that began in Red Oak, Iowa, and ended in northwestern Missouri, the Council Bluffs Police Department said Thursday in a news release.

Lybarger is accused of dragging a Council Bluffs police officer last week for several feet in a parking lot as the officer tried to remove him from his car. During the struggle, Officer John Kuebler fired his service weapon, but didn't hit anyone.

Lybarger is charged in an Iowa warrant with assaulting a police officer, leaving the scene of an injury accident, operating a vehicle without the owner's consent and theft.

Lybarger is being held in the in Rock Port, Missouri, jail.

At the time of the incident, Lybarger was already wanted on an outstanding warrant out of Omaha for felony theft, police said.

Kuebler remains on administrative leave while the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation investigates.

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 </figure>COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) - A Nebraska man has been arrested in Missouri for his alleged role in an assault on an Iowa police officer in which the officer fired his gun, according to officials.Ian James Lybarger, 29, of Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested Wednesday night following a police chase that began in Red Oak, Iowa, and ended in northwestern Missouri, the Council Bluffs Police Department said Thursday in a news release.Lybarger is accused of dragging a Council Bluffs police officer last week for several feet in a parking lot as the officer tried to remove him from his car. During the struggle, Officer John Kuebler fired his service weapon, but didn't hit anyone.Lybarger is charged in an Iowa warrant with assaulting a police officer, leaving the scene of an injury accident, operating a vehicle without the owner's consent and theft.Lybarger is being held in the in Rock Port, Missouri, jail.At the time of the incident, Lybarger was already wanted on an outstanding warrant out of Omaha for felony theft, police said.Kuebler remains on administrative leave while the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation investigates.

Nebraska man wanted in officer assault arrested in Missouri

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb.-Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol took a juvenile into custody following multiple pursuits in northeast Nebraska Wednesday.

At approximately 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, troopers were notified that the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office was in pursuit of a Chrysler Pacifica that had been reported stolen. The suspect was determined to be a juvenile who had fled a courtroom in Dakota County. A short time later, the Sheriff’s Office discontinued the pursuit as the vehicle fled into Iowa.

Approximately one hour later, a trooper observed the Pacifica in Burt County, traveling northbound on Highway 75. When the suspect driver saw the trooper, the driver accelerated to a high rate of speed. The trooper initiated a pursuit as the vehicle fled north into Thurston County. Moments later, the trooper discontinued the pursuit out of caution for public safety.

About 20 minutes later, officers with the Bureau of Indian Affairs began a pursuit with the same vehicle. The vehicle then crashed on Highway 75 near mile marker 157. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, but the driver exited and fled on foot into a cornfield. Within ten minutes, a trooper was able to locate the suspect as he exited the cornfield. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

The suspect, a 17-year-old male, was transported to Woodbury County Corrections in Iowa at the request of a parole officer, in connection with the initial charges. Charges related to Wednesday’s events are pending.

News Release NSPSOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb.-Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol took a juvenile into custody following multiple pursuits in northeast Nebraska Wednesday.At approximately 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, troopers were notified that the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office was in pursuit of a Chrysler Pacifica that had been reported stolen. The suspect was determined to be a juvenile who had fled a courtroom in Dakota County. A short time later, the Sheriff’s Office discontinued the pursuit as the vehicle fled into Iowa.Approximately one hour later, a trooper observed the Pacifica in Burt County, traveling northbound on Highway 75. When the suspect driver saw the trooper, the driver accelerated to a high rate of speed. The trooper initiated a pursuit as the vehicle fled north into Thurston County. Moments later, the trooper discontinued the pursuit out of caution for public safety.About 20 minutes later, officers with the Bureau of Indian Affairs began a pursuit with the same vehicle. The vehicle then crashed on Highway 75 near mile marker 157. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, but the driver exited and fled on foot into a cornfield. Within ten minutes, a trooper was able to locate the suspect as he exited the cornfield. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.The suspect, a 17-year-old male, was transported to Woodbury County Corrections in Iowa at the request of a parole officer, in connection with the initial charges. Charges related to Wednesday’s events are pending.

Nebraska juvenile in custody after fleeing court hearing, multiple pursuits

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump paid respects to late Supreme Court Justice&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ruth-bader-ginsburg">Ruth Bader Ginsburg</a>&nbsp;on Thursday morning, just two days before he announces his nominee to replace her on the high court.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?476148-1/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-lying-repose-supreme-court&amp;live&amp;vod">Click here</a> to watch

The president and first lady Melania Trump — both wearing masks — stood silently at the top of the steps of the court and looked down at Ginsburg’s flag-draped coffin, surrounded by white flowers. The death of the liberal-leaning justice has sparked a controversy over the balance of the court just weeks before the November presidential election.

Trump has called Ginsburg an “amazing woman,” but some spectators were not happy that he came. Moments after he arrived, booing could be heard from those holding about a block away from the building. The spectators chanted “vote him out and honor her wish " as the president stood near the coffin. 

He walked back into the court as the chants grew louder. As the motorcade returned to the White House, there were also chants of “Breonna Taylor” from some spectators standing on the sidewalk.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump paid respects to late Supreme Court Justice&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ruth-bader-ginsburg">Ruth Bader Ginsburg</a>&nbsp;on Thursday morning, just two days before he announces his nominee to replace her on the high court.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?476148-1/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-lying-repose-supreme-court&amp;live&amp;vod">Click here</a> to watchThe president and first lady Melania Trump — both wearing masks — stood silently at the top of the steps of the court and looked down at Ginsburg’s flag-draped coffin, surrounded by white flowers. The death of the liberal-leaning justice has sparked a controversy over the balance of the court just weeks before the November presidential election.<figure>
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 </figure>Trump has called Ginsburg an “amazing woman,” but some spectators were not happy that he came. Moments after he arrived, booing could be heard from those holding about a block away from the building. The spectators chanted “vote him out and honor her wish " as the president stood near the coffin. He walked back into the court as the chants grew louder. As the motorcade returned to the White House, there were also chants of “Breonna Taylor” from some spectators standing on the sidewalk.

Crowd jeers as Trump pays respects at court to Ginsburg

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hours after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for Breonna Taylor’s death and protesters took to the streets, authorities said two officers were shot and wounded Wednesday night during the demonstrations expressing anger over the killings of Black people at the hands of police.

Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations. He says both officers are expected to recover, and one is undergoing surgery.

He says the officers were shot after investigating reports of gunfire at an intersection where there was a large crowd.

Several shots rang out as protesters in downtown Louisville tried to avoid police blockades, moving down an alleyway as officers lobbed pepper balls, according to an Associated Press journalist. People covered their ears, ran away and frantically looked for places to hide. Police with long guns swarmed the area, then officers in riot gear and military-style vehicles blocked off roadways.

The violence comes after prosecutors said two officers who fired their weapons at Taylor, a Black woman, were justified in using force to protect themselves after they faced gunfire from her boyfriend. The only charges were three counts of wanton endangerment against fired Officer Brett Hankison for shooting into a home next to Taylor’s with people inside.

The FBI is still investigating potential violations of federal law in connection with the raid at Taylor’s home on March 13.

Ben Crump, a lawyer for Taylor’s family, denounced the decision as “outrageous and offensive,” and protesters shouting, “No justice, no peace!” immediately marched through the streets.

Scuffles broke out between police and protesters, and some were arrested. Officers fired flash bangs and a few small fires burned in a square that’s been at the center of protests, but it had largely cleared out ahead of a nighttime curfew as demonstrators marched through other parts of downtown Louisville. Dozens of patrol cars blocked the city’s major thoroughfare.

Demonstrators also marched in cities like&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/655e8cc0c3d0e1b5fed66d51771814e6">New York</a>, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Philadelphia.

Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by white officers who entered her home during a narcotics investigation. State Attorney General Daniel Cameron said that while the officers had a no-knock warrant, the investigation showed they announced themselves before entering. The warrant used to search her home was connected to a suspect who did not live there, and no drugs were found inside.

Along with the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Taylor’s case became a major touchstone for nationwide protests that have drawn attention to entrenched racism and demanded police reform. Taylor’s image has been painted on streets, emblazoned on protest signs and silk-screened on T-shirts worn by celebrities. Several&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/21a1095fe4da9f6e54cd7661de0ae041">prominent African American celebrities</a>&nbsp;joined those urging that the officers be charged.

The announcement drew sadness, frustration and anger that the grand jury did not go further. The wanton endangerment charges each carry a sentence of up to five years.

Morgan Julianna Lee, a high school student in Charlotte, North Carolina, watched the announcement at home.

“It’s almost like a slap in the face,” the 15-year-old said by phone. “If I, as a Black woman, ever need justice, I will never get it.”

Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said he authorized a limited deployment of the National Guard. He also urged Cameron, the state attorney general, to post online all the evidence that could be released without affecting the charges filed.

“Those that are currently feeling frustration, feeling hurt, they deserve to know more,” he said.

The case&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/0de8765e676adc953416f4dd0b3ea663">exposed the wide gulf&nbsp;</a>between public opinion on justice for those who kill Black Americans and the laws under which those officers are charged, which regularly favor police and do not often result in steep criminal accusations.

At a news conference, Cameron spoke to that disconnect: “Criminal law is not meant to respond to every sorrow and grief.”

“But my heart breaks for the loss of Miss Taylor. ... My mother, if something was to happen to me, would find it very hard,”&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a2a2d2819d0c45b8f177ce3a94f18159">he added, choking up</a>.

But Cameron, who is the state’s first Black attorney general, said the officers acted in self-defense after Taylor’s boyfriend fired at them. He added that Hankison and the two other officers who entered Taylor’s apartment announced themselves before entering — and so did not execute the warrant as “no knock,” according to the investigation. The city has since banned such warrants.

“According to Kentucky law, the use of force by (Officers Jonathan) Mattingly and (Myles) Cosgrove was justified to protect themselves,” he said. “This justification bars us from pursuing criminal charges in Miss Breonna Taylor’s death.”

Cameron said an FBI crime lab determined that Cosgrove fired the bullet that killed Taylor.

Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, opened fire when police burst in, hitting Mattingly. Walker told police he heard knocking but didn’t know who was coming in and fired in self-defense.

<a href="https://apnews.com/d91fa6a9f2d6c8adca5f81b8fd03d55b">Cameron, who is a Republican, is a protégé&nbsp;</a>of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and has been tagged by some as his heir apparent. His was also one of 20 names on President Donald Trump’s list to fill a future Supreme Court vacancy.

At a news conference, Trump read a statement from Cameron, saying “justice is not often easy.” He later tweeted that he was “praying for the two police officers that were shot.”

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, are calling for policing reform.

Biden says that while a federal investigation continues, “we do not need to wait for the final judgment of that investigation to do more to deliver justice for Breonna.” He said the country should start by addressing excessive force, banning chokeholds and overhauling no-knock warrants.

“We must never stop speaking Breonna’s name as we work to reform our justice system, including overhauling no-knock warrants,” Harris said on Twitter.

Hankison was fired on June 23. A termination letter sent by interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said he had violated procedures by showing “extreme indifference to the value of human life” when he “wantonly and blindly” fired his weapon.

Mattingly, Cosgrove and the detective who sought the warrant, Joshua Jaynes, were placed administrative reassignment.

Last week,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/42df1f3ebea59ff20a309b8fe04619df">the city settled a lawsuit&nbsp;</a>against the three officers brought by Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, agreeing to pay her $12 million and enact police reforms.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that two officers who fired their weapons at the Black woman were justified in using force to protect themselves.

The only charges brought by the grand jury were three counts of wanton endangerment against fired Officer Brett Hankison for shooting into Taylor’s neighbors’ homes during the raid on the night of March 13. The FBI is still investigating potential violations of federal law in the case.

The Taylor family’s lawyer, Ben Crump, denounced the decision as “outrageous and offensive,” and protesters shouting, “No justice, no peace!” began marching through the streets. Some sat quietly and wept.

Along with the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Taylor’s case became a major touchstone for the nationwide protests that have gripped the nation since May — drawing attention to entrenched racism and demanding police reform. Taylor’s image has been painted on streets, emblazoned on protest signs and silk-screened on T-shirts worn by celebrities.

The charges drew immediate sadness, frustration and anger that the grand jury did not go further. The wanton endangerment charges each carry a sentence of up to five years.

Right after the decision, protesters brought cases of water to “Injustice Square,” the Louisville park where&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/c5fe70b4a8eaded10dbcd9bcaa7224b1">people have gathered to demand justice for Taylor</a>. Some began preparing food.

Later, police in the city cordoned off a street with yellow tape, telling protesters to move back, and officers in protective gear could be seen handcuffing some people.

“Justice has NOT been served,” tweeted Linda Sarsour of Until Freedom, a group that has pushed for charges in the case.

Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by officers who entered her home on a no-knock warrant during a narcotics investigation. The warrant used to search her home was connected to a suspect who did not live there, and no drugs were found inside. The use of no-knock warrants has since been banned by Louisville’s Metro Council.

The case exposed the wide gulf between public opinion on justice for those who kill Black Americans, and the laws under which those officers are charged, which regularly favor working police and do not often result in steep criminal accusations.

At a news conference, state Attorney General Daniel Cameron spoke to that disconnect.

“Criminal law is not meant to respond to every sorrow and grief,” Cameron told reporters after the charges were announced.

“But my heart breaks for the loss of Miss Taylor. And I’ve said that repeatedly. My mother, if something was to happen to me, would find it very hard,” he added, choking up.

But Cameron, who is the state’s first Black attorney general, said the officers acted in self-defense after Taylor’s boyfriend fired at them. He added that Hankison and the two other officers who entered Taylor’s apartment announced themselves before entering — and so did not execute the warrant as “no-knock,” according to the investigation.

Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, opened fire when police burst in, hitting Mattingly. Walker was charged with attempted murder of a police officer, but&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/586fb78d7d8af713fb3f496864257a9f">prosecutors later dropped the charge</a>.

Walker told police he heard knocking but didn’t know who was coming into the home and fired in self-defense.

Regarding the disappointment of those who wanted criminal charges brought in Taylor’s death, he remarked, “The decision before my office as the special prosecutor in this case was not to decide if the loss of Ms. Taylor’s life was a tragedy. The answer to that is unequivocally yes.”

A Republican,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/d91fa6a9f2d6c8adca5f81b8fd03d55b">Cameron is a protégé&nbsp;</a>of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell who has been tagged by some as his heir apparent. His was also one of 20 names on President Donald Trump’s list to fill a future Supreme Court vacancy.

Asked about the decision at a White House event, Trump said he hadn’t had time to consider it yet but would comment when he had. He added: “My message is that I love the Black community, and that I’ve done more for the Black community than any other president, with the possible exception of Abraham Lincoln.”

Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, told reporters in Washington that she also hadn’t fully read the decision.

“But there’s no question that Breonna Taylor and her family deserved justice yesterday, today and tomorrow so I’ll review it,” she said.

Before charges were brought, Hankison was fired from the city’s police department on June 23. A termination letter sent to him by interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said the white officer had violated procedures by showing “extreme indifference to the value of human life” when he “wantonly and blindly” shot 10 rounds of gunfire into Taylor’s apartment in March.

Hankison had previously been placed on administrative reassignment, as were Sgt. Johnathan Mattingly, Officer Myles Cosgrove and the detective who sought the warrant, Joshua Jaynes.

On Sept. 15,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/42df1f3ebea59ff20a309b8fe04619df">the city settled a lawsuit&nbsp;</a>against the three officers brought by Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, agreeing to pay her $12 million and enact police reforms.

Protesters in Louisville and across the country have demanded justice for Taylor and other Black people killed by police in recent months. The release in late May of a 911 call by Taylor’s boyfriend marked the beginning of days of protests in Louisville, fueled by her shooting and the killing of Floyd while at the hands of police in Minneapolis on May 25.

Several prominent African American celebrities including Oprah and Beyoncé have joined those urging that the officers be charged.

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 </figure>LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hours after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for Breonna Taylor’s death and protesters took to the streets, authorities said two officers were shot and wounded Wednesday night during the demonstrations expressing anger over the killings of Black people at the hands of police.Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations. He says both officers are expected to recover, and one is undergoing surgery.He says the officers were shot after investigating reports of gunfire at an intersection where there was a large crowd.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FBI Louisville and <a href="https://twitter.com/LMPD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LMPD</a> are seeking the public&#39;s help regarding the shooting of LMPD officers on 09/23/2020. Anyone with pictures or videos of the incident is asked to provide those files using <a href="https://t.co/6PCitiZl9J">https://t.co/6PCitiZl9J</a>.&mdash; FBI Louisville (@FBILouisville) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBILouisville/status/1309001596894949376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Several shots rang out as protesters in downtown Louisville tried to avoid police blockades, moving down an alleyway as officers lobbed pepper balls, according to an Associated Press journalist. People covered their ears, ran away and frantically looked for places to hide. Police with long guns swarmed the area, then officers in riot gear and military-style vehicles blocked off roadways.The violence comes after prosecutors said two officers who fired their weapons at Taylor, a Black woman, were justified in using force to protect themselves after they faced gunfire from her boyfriend. The only charges were three counts of wanton endangerment against fired Officer Brett Hankison for shooting into a home next to Taylor’s with people inside.The FBI is still investigating potential violations of federal law in connection with the raid at Taylor’s home on March 13.Ben Crump, a lawyer for Taylor’s family, denounced the decision as “outrageous and offensive,” and protesters shouting, “No justice, no peace!” immediately marched through the streets.Scuffles broke out between police and protesters, and some were arrested. Officers fired flash bangs and a few small fires burned in a square that’s been at the center of protests, but it had largely cleared out ahead of a nighttime curfew as demonstrators marched through other parts of downtown Louisville. Dozens of patrol cars blocked the city’s major thoroughfare.Demonstrators also marched in cities like&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/655e8cc0c3d0e1b5fed66d51771814e6">New York</a>, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Philadelphia.Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by white officers who entered her home during a narcotics investigation. State Attorney General Daniel Cameron said that while the officers had a no-knock warrant, the investigation showed they announced themselves before entering. The warrant used to search her home was connected to a suspect who did not live there, and no drugs were found inside.Along with the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Taylor’s case became a major touchstone for nationwide protests that have drawn attention to entrenched racism and demanded police reform. Taylor’s image has been painted on streets, emblazoned on protest signs and silk-screened on T-shirts worn by celebrities. Several&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/21a1095fe4da9f6e54cd7661de0ae041">prominent African American celebrities</a>&nbsp;joined those urging that the officers be charged.The announcement drew sadness, frustration and anger that the grand jury did not go further. The wanton endangerment charges each carry a sentence of up to five years.Morgan Julianna Lee, a high school student in Charlotte, North Carolina, watched the announcement at home.“It’s almost like a slap in the face,” the 15-year-old said by phone. “If I, as a Black woman, ever need justice, I will never get it.”Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said he authorized a limited deployment of the National Guard. He also urged Cameron, the state attorney general, to post online all the evidence that could be released without affecting the charges filed.“Those that are currently feeling frustration, feeling hurt, they deserve to know more,” he said.The case&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/0de8765e676adc953416f4dd0b3ea663">exposed the wide gulf&nbsp;</a>between public opinion on justice for those who kill Black Americans and the laws under which those officers are charged, which regularly favor police and do not often result in steep criminal accusations.At a news conference, Cameron spoke to that disconnect: “Criminal law is not meant to respond to every sorrow and grief.”“But my heart breaks for the loss of Miss Taylor. ... My mother, if something was to happen to me, would find it very hard,”&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a2a2d2819d0c45b8f177ce3a94f18159">he added, choking up</a>.But Cameron, who is the state’s first Black attorney general, said the officers acted in self-defense after Taylor’s boyfriend fired at them. He added that Hankison and the two other officers who entered Taylor’s apartment announced themselves before entering — and so did not execute the warrant as “no knock,” according to the investigation. The city has since banned such warrants.“According to Kentucky law, the use of force by (Officers Jonathan) Mattingly and (Myles) Cosgrove was justified to protect themselves,” he said. “This justification bars us from pursuing criminal charges in Miss Breonna Taylor’s death.”Cameron said an FBI crime lab determined that Cosgrove fired the bullet that killed Taylor.Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, opened fire when police burst in, hitting Mattingly. Walker told police he heard knocking but didn’t know who was coming in and fired in self-defense.<a href="https://apnews.com/d91fa6a9f2d6c8adca5f81b8fd03d55b">Cameron, who is a Republican, is a protégé&nbsp;</a>of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and has been tagged by some as his heir apparent. His was also one of 20 names on President Donald Trump’s list to fill a future Supreme Court vacancy.At a news conference, Trump read a statement from Cameron, saying “justice is not often easy.” He later tweeted that he was “praying for the two police officers that were shot.”Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, are calling for policing reform.Biden says that while a federal investigation continues, “we do not need to wait for the final judgment of that investigation to do more to deliver justice for Breonna.” He said the country should start by addressing excessive force, banning chokeholds and overhauling no-knock warrants.“We must never stop speaking Breonna’s name as we work to reform our justice system, including overhauling no-knock warrants,” Harris said on Twitter.Hankison was fired on June 23. A termination letter sent by interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said he had violated procedures by showing “extreme indifference to the value of human life” when he “wantonly and blindly” fired his weapon.Mattingly, Cosgrove and the detective who sought the warrant, Joshua Jaynes, were placed administrative reassignment.Last week,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/42df1f3ebea59ff20a309b8fe04619df">the city settled a lawsuit&nbsp;</a>against the three officers brought by Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, agreeing to pay her $12 million and enact police reforms.-----------LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that two officers who fired their weapons at the Black woman were justified in using force to protect themselves.<figure>
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 </figure>The only charges brought by the grand jury were three counts of wanton endangerment against fired Officer Brett Hankison for shooting into Taylor’s neighbors’ homes during the raid on the night of March 13. The FBI is still investigating potential violations of federal law in the case.The Taylor family’s lawyer, Ben Crump, denounced the decision as “outrageous and offensive,” and protesters shouting, “No justice, no peace!” began marching through the streets. Some sat quietly and wept.Along with the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Taylor’s case became a major touchstone for the nationwide protests that have gripped the nation since May — drawing attention to entrenched racism and demanding police reform. Taylor’s image has been painted on streets, emblazoned on protest signs and silk-screened on T-shirts worn by celebrities.The charges drew immediate sadness, frustration and anger that the grand jury did not go further. The wanton endangerment charges each carry a sentence of up to five years.Right after the decision, protesters brought cases of water to “Injustice Square,” the Louisville park where&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/c5fe70b4a8eaded10dbcd9bcaa7224b1">people have gathered to demand justice for Taylor</a>. Some began preparing food.Later, police in the city cordoned off a street with yellow tape, telling protesters to move back, and officers in protective gear could be seen handcuffing some people.“Justice has NOT been served,” tweeted Linda Sarsour of Until Freedom, a group that has pushed for charges in the case.Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by officers who entered her home on a no-knock warrant during a narcotics investigation. The warrant used to search her home was connected to a suspect who did not live there, and no drugs were found inside. The use of no-knock warrants has since been banned by Louisville’s Metro Council.The case exposed the wide gulf between public opinion on justice for those who kill Black Americans, and the laws under which those officers are charged, which regularly favor working police and do not often result in steep criminal accusations.At a news conference, state Attorney General Daniel Cameron spoke to that disconnect.“Criminal law is not meant to respond to every sorrow and grief,” Cameron told reporters after the charges were announced.“But my heart breaks for the loss of Miss Taylor. And I’ve said that repeatedly. My mother, if something was to happen to me, would find it very hard,” he added, choking up.But Cameron, who is the state’s first Black attorney general, said the officers acted in self-defense after Taylor’s boyfriend fired at them. He added that Hankison and the two other officers who entered Taylor’s apartment announced themselves before entering — and so did not execute the warrant as “no-knock,” according to the investigation.“According to Kentucky law, the use of force by (Officers Jonathan) Mattingly and (Myles) Cosgrove was justified to protect themselves,” he said. “This justification bars us from pursuing criminal charges in Miss Breonna Taylor’s death.”Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, opened fire when police burst in, hitting Mattingly. Walker was charged with attempted murder of a police officer, but&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/586fb78d7d8af713fb3f496864257a9f">prosecutors later dropped the charge</a>.Walker told police he heard knocking but didn’t know who was coming into the home and fired in self-defense.Regarding the disappointment of those who wanted criminal charges brought in Taylor’s death, he remarked, “The decision before my office as the special prosecutor in this case was not to decide if the loss of Ms. Taylor’s life was a tragedy. The answer to that is unequivocally yes.”A Republican,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/d91fa6a9f2d6c8adca5f81b8fd03d55b">Cameron is a protégé&nbsp;</a>of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell who has been tagged by some as his heir apparent. His was also one of 20 names on President Donald Trump’s list to fill a future Supreme Court vacancy.Asked about the decision at a White House event, Trump said he hadn’t had time to consider it yet but would comment when he had. He added: “My message is that I love the Black community, and that I’ve done more for the Black community than any other president, with the possible exception of Abraham Lincoln.”Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, told reporters in Washington that she also hadn’t fully read the decision.“But there’s no question that Breonna Taylor and her family deserved justice yesterday, today and tomorrow so I’ll review it,” she said.Before charges were brought, Hankison was fired from the city’s police department on June 23. A termination letter sent to him by interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said the white officer had violated procedures by showing “extreme indifference to the value of human life” when he “wantonly and blindly” shot 10 rounds of gunfire into Taylor’s apartment in March.Hankison had previously been placed on administrative reassignment, as were Sgt. Johnathan Mattingly, Officer Myles Cosgrove and the detective who sought the warrant, Joshua Jaynes.On Sept. 15,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/42df1f3ebea59ff20a309b8fe04619df">the city settled a lawsuit&nbsp;</a>against the three officers brought by Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, agreeing to pay her $12 million and enact police reforms.Protesters in Louisville and across the country have demanded justice for Taylor and other Black people killed by police in recent months. The release in late May of a 911 call by Taylor’s boyfriend marked the beginning of days of protests in Louisville, fueled by her shooting and the killing of Floyd while at the hands of police in Minneapolis on May 25.Several prominent African American celebrities including Oprah and Beyoncé have joined those urging that the officers be charged.___

2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says it wouldn’t be smart for college administrators to send students home if there’s an outbreak on campus.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?475449-1/white-house-coronavirus-task-force-members-testify-latest-pandemic-response-efforts">Click here</a> to watch a replay of the hearing

Fauci told senators that would only make matters worse. That’s because it could make the returning students into disease carriers.

Colleges and universities should plan to accommodate students who’ve been exposed to the coronavirus in a separate dorm or maybe a separate floor — that’s if the infected students don’t need to be hospitalized.

“But do not send them home to their community,” Fauci says, “because of the likelihood of them reseeding infection in a community.”

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 </figure>WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says it wouldn’t be smart for college administrators to send students home if there’s an outbreak on campus.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?475449-1/white-house-coronavirus-task-force-members-testify-latest-pandemic-response-efforts">Click here</a> to watch a replay of the hearingFauci told senators that would only make matters worse. That’s because it could make the returning students into disease carriers.Colleges and universities should plan to accommodate students who’ve been exposed to the coronavirus in a separate dorm or maybe a separate floor — that’s if the infected students don’t need to be hospitalized.“But do not send them home to their community,” Fauci says, “because of the likelihood of them reseeding infection in a community.”

Fauci: Keep students on campus after virus outbreak

United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that Joshua Clutter, 24, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Lincoln for Receipt of Child Pornography.&nbsp; Senior United States District Judge Richard G. Kopf sentenced Clutter to 120 months’ imprisonment.&nbsp; There is no parole in the federal system.&nbsp; After his release from prison, Clutter will begin a 20-year term of supervised release.&nbsp; He will also be required to register as a sex offender.&nbsp; The Court further ordered that Clutter pay restitution in the sum of $4,400 to three victims whose images were found in his collection.

On December 11, 2018, agents of Homeland Security Investigations served a federal search warrant on Clutter’s Lincoln residence.&nbsp; Forensic analysis revealed 465 videos of child pornography on various devices.&nbsp; More than 90 images included children in bondage.

During an interview,<a></a>&nbsp;Clutter admitted downloading child pornography from age 4 and upward.&nbsp; He admitted to viewing child pornography for sexual gratification.&nbsp; Shortly after the warrant was served on his residence, Clutter went on the internet seeking to babysit young children.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.projectsafechildhood.gov/" target="_blank">www.projectsafechildhood.gov</a>.

This case was investigated by&nbsp;Homeland Security Investigations.

United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that Joshua Clutter, 24, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Lincoln for Receipt of Child Pornography.&nbsp; Senior United States District Judge Richard G. Kopf sentenced Clutter to 120 months’ imprisonment.&nbsp; There is no parole in the federal system.&nbsp; After his release from prison, Clutter will begin a 20-year term of supervised release.&nbsp; He will also be required to register as a sex offender.&nbsp; The Court further ordered that Clutter pay restitution in the sum of $4,400 to three victims whose images were found in his collection.On December 11, 2018, agents of Homeland Security Investigations served a federal search warrant on Clutter’s Lincoln residence.&nbsp; Forensic analysis revealed 465 videos of child pornography on various devices.&nbsp; More than 90 images included children in bondage.During an interview,<a></a>&nbsp;Clutter admitted downloading child pornography from age 4 and upward.&nbsp; He admitted to viewing child pornography for sexual gratification.&nbsp; Shortly after the warrant was served on his residence, Clutter went on the internet seeking to babysit young children.This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.projectsafechildhood.gov/" target="_blank">www.projectsafechildhood.gov</a>.This case was investigated by&nbsp;Homeland Security Investigations.

Lincoln man sentenced to 10 years for child pornography

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will face off on the Supreme Court, the coronavirus pandemic and race and violence in the nation’s cities next week when they meet for their first presidential debate.

The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates on Tuesday announced the six topics for the first face-to-face event scheduled for Sept. 29 in Cleveland. The topics were selected by the debate’s moderator, Fox News’ Chris Wallace, and will each be the subject of 15-minute “blocks” in the debate.

Sep. 29	First presidential debate	Case Western Reserve/Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

Oct. 07	Vice presidential debate	The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

Oct. 15	Second presidential debate	Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, Florida

Oct. 22	Third presidential debate	Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee

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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will face off on the Supreme Court, the coronavirus pandemic and race and violence in the nation’s cities next week when they meet for their first presidential debate.The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates on Tuesday announced the six topics for the first face-to-face event scheduled for Sept. 29 in Cleveland. The topics were selected by the debate’s moderator, Fox News’ Chris Wallace, and will each be the subject of 15-minute “blocks” in the debate.2020 Presidential debate scheduleSep. 29	First presidential debate	Case Western Reserve/Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OhioOct. 07	Vice presidential debate	The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UtahOct. 15	Second presidential debate	Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, FloridaOct. 22	Third presidential debate	Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee

Court, COVID, race are topics for first Trump-Biden debate

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) - Police in western Iowa have issued an arrest warrant for a Nebraska man wanted in connection with a scuffle with a police officer last week that led the officer to fire his gun.

The warrant was issued for Ian James Lybarger, 29, of Omaha, Nebraska, Council Bluffs police said Wednesday in a news release. Lybarger is charged in the warrant with assaulting a police officer, leaving the scene of an injury accident an

Police have said the incident began Friday night when officers tried to question Lybarger in a Council Bluffs parking lot as he got into a car with stolen license plates. But Lybarger instead locked himself in the car, police said, and when police tried to forcibly remove him, he sped off, briefly dragging Officer John Kuebler. Kuebler fired his service weapon, hitting Lybarger's car but not injuring anyone, police said.

Police have asked anyone with information on Lybarger's whereabouts to contact Council Bluff detectives.

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 </figure>COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) - Police in western Iowa have issued an arrest warrant for a Nebraska man wanted in connection with a scuffle with a police officer last week that led the officer to fire his gun.The warrant was issued for Ian James Lybarger, 29, of Omaha, Nebraska, Council Bluffs police said Wednesday in a news release. Lybarger is charged in the warrant with assaulting a police officer, leaving the scene of an injury accident anPolice have said the incident began Friday night when officers tried to question Lybarger in a Council Bluffs parking lot as he got into a car with stolen license plates. But Lybarger instead locked himself in the car, police said, and when police tried to forcibly remove him, he sped off, briefly dragging Officer John Kuebler. Kuebler fired his service weapon, hitting Lybarger's car but not injuring anyone, police said.At the time of the incident, Lybarger was already wanted on an outstanding warrant out of Omaha for felony theft, police said.Police have asked anyone with information on Lybarger's whereabouts to contact Council Bluff detectives.Kuebler remains on administrative leave while the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation investigates.

Iowa warrant issued for Omaha man in officer shooting case

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) - A man found dead outside a Grand Island home last month died from a ruptured artery in his brain that was likely caused by methamphetamine, not a homicide as investigators originally thought, police said Wednesday.

Grand Island police said their investigation found no evidence of criminal or negligence acts in the death of 37-year-old Devlin Kenney.

Police&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/ebb96ebb0a7d59dcc615c0598cfa4c26" target="_blank">initially reported</a>&nbsp;that Kenney had been assaulted, and his death was ruled a homicide. His body was found in a yard outside a Grand Island home.

An autopsy found methamphetamine in Kenney's system that police say was a major contributing factor to the ruptured artery. They said they now believe he collapsed and hit a fence and the ground, causing him to bleed openly.

Police said they later concluded that two people obstructed their investigation and tampered with evidence related to Kenney's death and his reason for being at the house, which they believe to be drug-related.

Police said they've submitted referrals requesting charges of false reporting and tampering with evidence against 30-year-old Fernando Gonzalez and 31-year-old Rainy Anne Call, both of Grand Island. They're also recommending an intentional child abuse charge against Gonzalez because they say the actions took place in front of children.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) - A man found dead outside a Grand Island home last month died from a ruptured artery in his brain that was likely caused by methamphetamine, not a homicide as investigators originally thought, police said Wednesday.Grand Island police said their investigation found no evidence of criminal or negligence acts in the death of 37-year-old Devlin Kenney.Police&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/ebb96ebb0a7d59dcc615c0598cfa4c26" target="_blank">initially reported</a>&nbsp;that Kenney had been assaulted, and his death was ruled a homicide. His body was found in a yard outside a Grand Island home.An autopsy found methamphetamine in Kenney's system that police say was a major contributing factor to the ruptured artery. They said they now believe he collapsed and hit a fence and the ground, causing him to bleed openly.Police said they later concluded that two people obstructed their investigation and tampered with evidence related to Kenney's death and his reason for being at the house, which they believe to be drug-related.Police said they've submitted referrals requesting charges of false reporting and tampering with evidence against 30-year-old Fernando Gonzalez and 31-year-old Rainy Anne Call, both of Grand Island. They're also recommending an intentional child abuse charge against Gonzalez because they say the actions took place in front of children.

Grand Island police say death was medical, not homicide

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A white Nebraska bar owner who killed himself after being charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a Black man during May protests had been waiting to "ambush" people who were breaking into businesses and stealing, a special prosecutor said Wednesday.

Special Prosecutor Frederick Franklin detailed more of the evidence against Jake Gardner three days after Gardner killed himself and more than a week after a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/89c46f54136bdc6a6f47cd52aaa1a4ea" target="_blank">grand jury indicted&nbsp;</a>him in the May 30 death of 22-year-old James Scurlock. The evidence included text messages and videos of the encounter that Franklin said undermined Gardner's claim that he acted in self-defense.

Authorities say Gardner shot Scurlock outside Gardner's bar during a scuffle after the windows of the business were smashed amid a protest against police brutality and racial injustice. Omaha, like many cities around the world, saw protests, sometimes violent, after the death of George Floyd after a Minneapolis officer pressed his knee onto the handcuffed Black man's neck for several minutes.

Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine initially declined to file charges against Gardner, but later&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/ded4eef9f4dc05c6aefeebc19d554830" target="_blank">agreed&nbsp;</a>to have a grand jury review the case. Franklin was appointed as special prosecutor and presented evidence to the grand jury, which also charged Gardner with attempted assault, making terroristic threats and using a gun to commit a felony.

Kleine said Wednesday that he stood by his decision not to file charges.

Franklin said Gardner should not have been able to claim self-defense because he initiated the confrontation. One of the things Franklin noted to explain Gardner's mindset was that Gardner was a fan of President Donald Trump and that two days earlier the president had tweeted, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

Gardner's attorneys, Stu Dornan and Tom Monaghan, said in a statement that they continue to believe Gardner was innocent and the evidence Franklin discussed didn't clearly show Gardner intended to harm anyone.

Franklin said Gardner was monitoring the progress of the unrest through text messages as people approached his bar, The Hive. Before protesters arrived, the lights were turned off inside the bar, where Gardner had a shotgun and three handguns as he waited with his father and at least one bouncer.

Franklin said Gardner asked in one text whether the "field of fire inside The Hive going outside was clear."

"That evidence is completely supportive of an intention to use a firearm to either kill or to cause serious bodily injury to whatever looter might have decided this was a good idea," Franklin said.

Franklin said Gardner's plan was thwarted because no one tried to enter the bar even after someone smashed the windows.

"To the extent that Jake Gardner had set up an ambush inside his business waiting on a looter to come in so he could light him up, and that particular objective was thwarted by individuals not coming in - It would be understandable that Mr. Gardner would have had some frustration about sitting back and watching the place that he was renting be destroyed like it was being destroyed," he said.

In June, officials played surveillance video that showed words exchanged between Gardner, his father and protesters. The Omaha World-Herald gathered additional videos on social media.

The videos show people streaming past Gardner's bar as tear gas lingers in the air. Gardner and his father start asking people to move on. David Gardner moves a few steps away from the bar and pushes a woman who is recording with her cellphone. Scurlock's friend then runs over and shoves the elder Gardner to the ground.

Jake Gardner rushes over and starts talking to Scurlock and a young man. The young man says something the video doesn't pick up before Gardner responds: "Just keep (expletive) going. If you didn't punch him, then it's not your (expletive) problem. Because you (expletive) got too close, dude."

Then as he backs away from Scurlock and the other man, Gardner lifts his shirt to show he had a gun.

"I'm telling you, I'm telling you, I'm telling you keep the (expletive) away from me," he says.

Gardner briefly takes his gun out and holds it by this side before returning it to his waistband.

A woman who had been observing the group then tackles Gardner from behind and knocks him into a puddle in the street.

While on his back, Gardner fires what he told authorities were two warning shots. The woman and Scurlock's friend run, but as Gardner rises, Scurlock dives onto his back. He wraps an arm around Gardner in what Gardner called a chokehold.

Gardner yells, "Get off me!" at least twice. Then Gardner switches his gun to his left hand and shoots Scurlock.

After the shooting, Gardner left Omaha. He was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/4b10341b93f60e3d4791c5fedd29f478" target="_blank">found dead&nbsp;</a>outside a medical clinic in Hillsboro, Oregon, on Sunday, the same day he was scheduled to return to Omaha to face the charges, according to his attorney.

Scurlock's family declined to comment Wednesday, but they told KETV Tuesday they were frustrated there will never be a trial.

"I feel like there was lack of closure," said Scurlock's father, James Scurlock II.

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 </figure>By JOSH FUNK-Associated PressOMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A white Nebraska bar owner who killed himself after being charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a Black man during May protests had been waiting to "ambush" people who were breaking into businesses and stealing, a special prosecutor said Wednesday.Special Prosecutor Frederick Franklin detailed more of the evidence against Jake Gardner three days after Gardner killed himself and more than a week after a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/89c46f54136bdc6a6f47cd52aaa1a4ea" target="_blank">grand jury indicted&nbsp;</a>him in the May 30 death of 22-year-old James Scurlock. The evidence included text messages and videos of the encounter that Franklin said undermined Gardner's claim that he acted in self-defense.Authorities say Gardner shot Scurlock outside Gardner's bar during a scuffle after the windows of the business were smashed amid a protest against police brutality and racial injustice. Omaha, like many cities around the world, saw protests, sometimes violent, after the death of George Floyd after a Minneapolis officer pressed his knee onto the handcuffed Black man's neck for several minutes.Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine initially declined to file charges against Gardner, but later&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/ded4eef9f4dc05c6aefeebc19d554830" target="_blank">agreed&nbsp;</a>to have a grand jury review the case. Franklin was appointed as special prosecutor and presented evidence to the grand jury, which also charged Gardner with attempted assault, making terroristic threats and using a gun to commit a felony.Kleine said Wednesday that he stood by his decision not to file charges.Franklin said Gardner should not have been able to claim self-defense because he initiated the confrontation. One of the things Franklin noted to explain Gardner's mindset was that Gardner was a fan of President Donald Trump and that two days earlier the president had tweeted, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."Gardner's attorneys, Stu Dornan and Tom Monaghan, said in a statement that they continue to believe Gardner was innocent and the evidence Franklin discussed didn't clearly show Gardner intended to harm anyone.Franklin said Gardner was monitoring the progress of the unrest through text messages as people approached his bar, The Hive. Before protesters arrived, the lights were turned off inside the bar, where Gardner had a shotgun and three handguns as he waited with his father and at least one bouncer.Franklin said Gardner asked in one text whether the "field of fire inside The Hive going outside was clear.""That evidence is completely supportive of an intention to use a firearm to either kill or to cause serious bodily injury to whatever looter might have decided this was a good idea," Franklin said.Franklin said Gardner's plan was thwarted because no one tried to enter the bar even after someone smashed the windows."To the extent that Jake Gardner had set up an ambush inside his business waiting on a looter to come in so he could light him up, and that particular objective was thwarted by individuals not coming in - It would be understandable that Mr. Gardner would have had some frustration about sitting back and watching the place that he was renting be destroyed like it was being destroyed," he said.In June, officials played surveillance video that showed words exchanged between Gardner, his father and protesters. The Omaha World-Herald gathered additional videos on social media.The videos show people streaming past Gardner's bar as tear gas lingers in the air. Gardner and his father start asking people to move on. David Gardner moves a few steps away from the bar and pushes a woman who is recording with her cellphone. Scurlock's friend then runs over and shoves the elder Gardner to the ground.Jake Gardner rushes over and starts talking to Scurlock and a young man. The young man says something the video doesn't pick up before Gardner responds: "Just keep (expletive) going. If you didn't punch him, then it's not your (expletive) problem. Because you (expletive) got too close, dude."Then as he backs away from Scurlock and the other man, Gardner lifts his shirt to show he had a gun."I'm telling you, I'm telling you, I'm telling you keep the (expletive) away from me," he says.Gardner briefly takes his gun out and holds it by this side before returning it to his waistband.A woman who had been observing the group then tackles Gardner from behind and knocks him into a puddle in the street.While on his back, Gardner fires what he told authorities were two warning shots. The woman and Scurlock's friend run, but as Gardner rises, Scurlock dives onto his back. He wraps an arm around Gardner in what Gardner called a chokehold.Gardner yells, "Get off me!" at least twice. Then Gardner switches his gun to his left hand and shoots Scurlock.After the shooting, Gardner left Omaha. He was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/4b10341b93f60e3d4791c5fedd29f478" target="_blank">found dead&nbsp;</a>outside a medical clinic in Hillsboro, Oregon, on Sunday, the same day he was scheduled to return to Omaha to face the charges, according to his attorney.Scurlock's family declined to comment Wednesday, but they told KETV Tuesday they were frustrated there will never be a trial."I feel like there was lack of closure," said Scurlock's father, James Scurlock II.

Prosecutor: Bar owner wanted to 'ambush' people stealing

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Police in Lincoln have arrested a man on suspicion of fatally hitting a pedestrian on a city street earlier this week and leaving the scene of the crash.

Hani Hadgi, 29, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of leaving the scene of a crash causing the death of 41-year-old Victor Melendez II of Lincoln, the Lincoln Journal Star reported.

Investigators said Melendez died after being hit by an sport utility vehicle around 10:30 p.m. Monday. An accident report says officers later found the SUV nearby disabled after hitting a street sign.

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 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Police in Lincoln have arrested a man on suspicion of fatally hitting a pedestrian on a city street earlier this week and leaving the scene of the crash.Hani Hadgi, 29, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of leaving the scene of a crash causing the death of 41-year-old Victor Melendez II of Lincoln, the Lincoln Journal Star reported.Investigators said Melendez died after being hit by an sport utility vehicle around 10:30 p.m. Monday. An accident report says officers later found the SUV nearby disabled after hitting a street sign.

Lincoln police arrest man on suspicion of fatal hit-and-run

KELLOGG, Iowa (AP) - The killing of a Black man whose body was found bound and burning in a rural central Iowa ditch last week prompted fears of a hate crime carried out in the midst of racial strife roiling the country, but authorities stressed when announcing arrests in his death that evidence didn't point to race as a factor.

Four white people are charged in the death of 44-year-old Michael Williams, of Grinnell, authorities said Tuesday. No possible motive was given by investigators, though police and the NAACP both sought to assuage concerns that Williams may have been targeted because the Syracuse, New York, native, was Black.

"The investigation has revealed no evidence to show the acts against Michael Williams were motivated by his race nor that his death was the result of a hate crime," the Iowa Department of Public Safety said in a release.

Still, Grinnell College had canceled classes Monday based on that fear. On Tuesday, Steven Vogel, 31, of Grinnell, was among those arrested in Williams' killing. He is charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, and police said Williams and Vogel were well acquainted.

It wasn't immediately known whether Vogel had a lawyer who could comment on his behalf.

Betty Andrews, president of the Iowa-Nebraska NAACP, said during a news conference with police Tuesday that based on the evidence, she also believes there is no indication that Williams was targeted because of his race. However, she said she will evaluate additional evidence as it becomes available.

"Given that the current climate where racial justice is on the front burner for so many ... we understand the fear this kind of incident evokes," Andrews said.

Investigators said that they believe Vogel strangled Williams on Sept. 12. Willliams' body was wrapped, bound and dumped in a ditch Sept. 16 near Kellogg, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) northeast of Des Moines. His body was set on fire and found ablaze after authorities were called that evening about the fire.

The others arrested are Julia Cox, 55, Roy Lee Garner, 57, and Cody Johnson, 29, all of Grinnell. They're each charged with abuse of a corpse, destruction of evidence and accessory after the fact.

Williams' body remained for days in the basement of the home that Vogel, Cox and Garner shared before Vogel, Johnson and Cox moved the body into the ditch, according to police arrest affidavits. Cox and Garner also are accused of trying to get rid of evidence, including bleach bottles, rubber gloves, plastic and plywood, police said.

Online court records for Cox, Garner and Johnson didn't yet list lawyers for them on Wednesday. The case hadn't yet been logged as of Wednesday morning in the online court system for Vogel.

Williams kept in daily contact with his family in Syracuse, his aunt, Paula Terrell,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2020/09/22/michael-williams-death-family-remembers-grinnell-man-gentle-giant-burned-body-found-in-jasper-county/5862773002/" target="_blank">told</a>&nbsp;the Iowa City Press-Citizen. He left his hometown nearly 25 years ago, she said, intent on showing he could live on his own, despite a learning disability. He first moved to Nebraska, then moved to Grinnell, Iowa, about 12 years ago, Terrell said.

Williams' ex-wife, Sharta Williams, of Kearney, Nebraska, remembered him as personable and loving, and said that he could strike up a conversation with anyone.

"He had such a sense of humor. He was a character," she said. "If you needed someone to make you laugh, he would be the one to make you laugh."

Grinnell Police Chief Dennis Reilly called for the community to help Williams' five children.

"Our mission from the very beginning, and that will continue, is to bring justice for Mike and justice for his family," Reilly said.

KELLOGG, Iowa (AP) - The killing of a Black man whose body was found bound and burning in a rural central Iowa ditch last week prompted fears of a hate crime carried out in the midst of racial strife roiling the country, but authorities stressed when announcing arrests in his death that evidence didn't point to race as a factor.Four white people are charged in the death of 44-year-old Michael Williams, of Grinnell, authorities said Tuesday. No possible motive was given by investigators, though police and the NAACP both sought to assuage concerns that Williams may have been targeted because the Syracuse, New York, native, was Black."The investigation has revealed no evidence to show the acts against Michael Williams were motivated by his race nor that his death was the result of a hate crime," the Iowa Department of Public Safety said in a release.Still, Grinnell College had canceled classes Monday based on that fear. On Tuesday, Steven Vogel, 31, of Grinnell, was among those arrested in Williams' killing. He is charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, and police said Williams and Vogel were well acquainted.It wasn't immediately known whether Vogel had a lawyer who could comment on his behalf.Betty Andrews, president of the Iowa-Nebraska NAACP, said during a news conference with police Tuesday that based on the evidence, she also believes there is no indication that Williams was targeted because of his race. However, she said she will evaluate additional evidence as it becomes available."Given that the current climate where racial justice is on the front burner for so many ... we understand the fear this kind of incident evokes," Andrews said.Investigators said that they believe Vogel strangled Williams on Sept. 12. Willliams' body was wrapped, bound and dumped in a ditch Sept. 16 near Kellogg, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) northeast of Des Moines. His body was set on fire and found ablaze after authorities were called that evening about the fire.The others arrested are Julia Cox, 55, Roy Lee Garner, 57, and Cody Johnson, 29, all of Grinnell. They're each charged with abuse of a corpse, destruction of evidence and accessory after the fact.Williams' body remained for days in the basement of the home that Vogel, Cox and Garner shared before Vogel, Johnson and Cox moved the body into the ditch, according to police arrest affidavits. Cox and Garner also are accused of trying to get rid of evidence, including bleach bottles, rubber gloves, plastic and plywood, police said.Online court records for Cox, Garner and Johnson didn't yet list lawyers for them on Wednesday. The case hadn't yet been logged as of Wednesday morning in the online court system for Vogel.Williams kept in daily contact with his family in Syracuse, his aunt, Paula Terrell,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2020/09/22/michael-williams-death-family-remembers-grinnell-man-gentle-giant-burned-body-found-in-jasper-county/5862773002/" target="_blank">told</a>&nbsp;the Iowa City Press-Citizen. He left his hometown nearly 25 years ago, she said, intent on showing he could live on his own, despite a learning disability. He first moved to Nebraska, then moved to Grinnell, Iowa, about 12 years ago, Terrell said.Williams' ex-wife, Sharta Williams, of Kearney, Nebraska, remembered him as personable and loving, and said that he could strike up a conversation with anyone."He had such a sense of humor. He was a character," she said. "If you needed someone to make you laugh, he would be the one to make you laugh."Grinnell Police Chief Dennis Reilly called for the community to help Williams' five children."Our mission from the very beginning, and that will continue, is to bring justice for Mike and justice for his family," Reilly said.

Police say race not factor in killing of Black man in Iowa

DENVER (FBI)– United States Attorney Jason R. Dunn announced that Dr. Justin Neisler, age 32, of Denver, Colorado, was sentenced to serve 276 months (23 years) in federal prison, followed by 10 years in supervised release for the production of child pornography.&nbsp; He was also ordered to pay $10,100 in assessments to the Court and into funds set up to assist victims of child exploitation crimes. &nbsp;Dr. Neisler appeared at the sentencing hearing in custody and was remanded at the hearing’s conclusion, to be placed in an institution designated by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.&nbsp; The Denver office of the FBI joined in this announcement.

According to the stipulated facts contained in Dr. Neisler’s plea agreement, on November 2, 2018, the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received a tip that child pornography was being distributed by means of social media accounts, later determined to belong to Dr. Neisler. &nbsp;The accounts made child pornography available to others.&nbsp;

On March 13, 2019, agents executed a search warrant at Dr. Neisler’s residence. &nbsp;During the search, it was determined that Dr. Neisler had child pornography on his cell phone and on various other electronic media.&nbsp; Dr. Neisler’s electronic devices were later reviewed by FBI forensic examiners, revealing approximately 6,600 still images and 1,725 videos of child pornography that he had obtained from online sources.

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 </figure>DENVER (FBI)– United States Attorney Jason R. Dunn announced that Dr. Justin Neisler, age 32, of Denver, Colorado, was sentenced to serve 276 months (23 years) in federal prison, followed by 10 years in supervised release for the production of child pornography.&nbsp; He was also ordered to pay $10,100 in assessments to the Court and into funds set up to assist victims of child exploitation crimes. &nbsp;Dr. Neisler appeared at the sentencing hearing in custody and was remanded at the hearing’s conclusion, to be placed in an institution designated by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.&nbsp; The Denver office of the FBI joined in this announcement.According to the stipulated facts contained in Dr. Neisler’s plea agreement, on November 2, 2018, the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received a tip that child pornography was being distributed by means of social media accounts, later determined to belong to Dr. Neisler. &nbsp;The accounts made child pornography available to others.&nbsp;On March 13, 2019, agents executed a search warrant at Dr. Neisler’s residence. &nbsp;During the search, it was determined that Dr. Neisler had child pornography on his cell phone and on various other electronic media.&nbsp; Dr. Neisler’s electronic devices were later reviewed by FBI forensic examiners, revealing approximately 6,600 still images and 1,725 videos of child pornography that he had obtained from online sources.The investigation further determined that during some of Dr. Neisler’s medical examinations of young boys, he secretly video recorded&nbsp;them while they were undressed and without their knowledge, using a Spy Pen Camera and his iPhone. &nbsp;Dr. Neisler would then watch those videos at home for his own gratification.&nbsp; During the investigation and prosecution, the victims were identified and interviewed to make certain that no other hands-on offenses occurred.&nbsp; The investigation also determined that the videos made by Dr. Neisler were not distributed to others.&nbsp; Although it is not part of the federal prosecution, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has been advised that Dr. Neisler’s Colorado medical license has been suspended and will be forfeited following his sentencing hearing.“This sentence is wholly appropriate in light of the horrific acts committed by the one person besides a parent that a child is told to trust unquestionably,” said U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn. &nbsp;“Our hope is that the sentence gives his victims and their parents some sense of closure and allows them to move forward with their lives.”"I am extremely proud of the collaborative effort by the FBI Denver Child Exploitation Task Force put forth in order to ensure this defendant was brought to justice and will no longer be able to harm children again,” said FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Michael Schneider. &nbsp;“Knowing that Mr. Neisler will serve the next 23 years in federal prison, ensures there is one less predator victimizing the most innocent and vulnerable members of our community. Our community is a lot safer as a result of today’s sentencing.”Dr. Neisler was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patricia Davies and Alecia Riewerts.&nbsp; The sentence was pronounced by U.S. District Court Judge Raymond P. Moore.&nbsp; The case was investigated by the Denver Division of the FBI.&nbsp;&nbsp;This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.&nbsp; For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justice.gov/psc">www.justice.gov/psc</a>.