Tragedy

Emerald Garner: From Tragedy to Triumph, Activist Turned Author Finds Healing and Her Voice in New Book

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GARY, Ind. – Emerald Garner, an activist and author, has faced tragedy throughout her life. The youngest daughter of the late Eric Garner, she witnessed her father’s murder at the hands of the police, a horrific event that was captured on video and broadcasted widely. Eric Garner’s last words, “I can’t breathe,” became a powerful rallying cry for the social justice movement. The police officer involved, Daniel Pantaleo, was later fired for using an unauthorized chokehold to restrain Garner, a 43-year-old Black man who had been arrested for selling loose cigarettes. Pantaleo’s failed attempt to … Read more

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Ohio Woman Facing Charges After Miscarriage Tragedy

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Warren, Ohio – A woman in Warren, Ohio, who had a miscarriage and was charged with “abuse of a corpse” last October, will now avoid prosecution after a Grand Jury chose not to indict her. Brittany Watts, 34, faced the possibility of up to a year in prison for the charge. This case is part of a disturbing trend of prosecutions and restrictions targeting pregnant women, including those who have miscarried or terminated their pregnancies, following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion. According to reports, Watts delivered the fetus … Read more

Family of Slain Macy’s Security Guard to Announce Lawsuit Over Stabbing Tragedy

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Philadelphia, PA – The family of Eric Harrison, a security guard who was fatally stabbed at the Macy’s store in Center City Philadelphia last month, plans to announce a lawsuit. Harrison’s parents, Dawn Fobbs and Eric Coates, along with attorneys for his estate, will hold a press conference on Tuesday to provide details about the civil suit. They will discuss the filing of a civil action and their intention to collect evidence from several potentially responsible commercial real estate entities. The family will also share mementos of Harrison and be available for interviews. The incident … Read more

Highway Chase Tragedy: Deadly Confrontation and Manhunt Unfold in Cañon City

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Cañon City, Colorado – Law enforcement in Cañon City issued a shelter-in-place order on Sunday following a high-speed chase that resulted in the death of at least one suspect. According to officials, the pursuit started at around 11 a.m. when authorities received information from Pueblo that the police were pursuing a vehicle occupied by an individual suspected of homicide. The chase, which began in Pueblo County, continued westbound on Highway 50 until it reached Cañon City. Once in the city, the suspect’s vehicle made a northbound turn, prompting a joint effort from Pueblo PD, the … Read more