6:37 PM on Jul 7, 2020 CDTA federal judge in Dallas has thrown out an excessive force lawsuit filed against five Dallas police officers who handcuffed and pinned a mentally ill man to the ground shortly before he died.In a 27-page ruling, U.S. District Judge David Godbey granted the officers’ motion for summary judgment in the case of Tony Timpa. The unarmed Rockwall man died in 2016 from “sudden cardiac death due to the toxic effects of cocaine and physiological stress associated with physical restraint,” court records show.Godbey based his decision, signed Monday, on the controversial...…6:37 PM on Jul 7, 2020 CDTA federal judge in Dallas has thrown out an excessive force lawsuit filed against five Dallas police officers who handcuffed and pinned a mentally ill man to the ground shortly before he died.In a 27-page ruling, U.S. District Judge David Godbey granted the officers’ motion for summary judgment in the case of Tony Timpa. The unarmed Rockwall man died in 2016 from “sudden cardiac death due to the toxic effects of cocaine and physiological stress associated with physical restraint,” court records show.Godbey based his decision, signed Monday, on the controversial...WW…

12:01 PM on Jan 27, 2021 CSTA Garland man who posted a photo of himself inside the U.S. Capitol building is the latest to be arrested for taking part in the violent uprising that sent members of Congress scurrying to safety, according to federal court records.Daniel D. Phipps, 48, was arrested on Tuesday on charges of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and impeding or disrupting official functions; and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.Phipps is at least the eighth North Texan to be charged in connection with...…12:01 PM on Jan 27, 2021 CSTA Garland man who posted a photo of himself inside the U.S. Capitol building is the latest to be arrested for taking part in the violent uprising that sent members of Congress scurrying to safety, according to federal court records.Daniel D. Phipps, 48, was arrested on Tuesday on charges of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and impeding or disrupting official functions; and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.Phipps is at least the eighth North Texan to be charged in connection with...WW…

6:13 PM on Jan 22, 2021 CSTA 34-year-old Richardson man is the latest North Texan to be arrested and charged with storming the U.S. Capitol building earlier this month, after surveillance video — as well as his own social media posts — implicated him, according to a federal complaint.Garret A. Miller also allegedly made death threats in his posts, calling for the murder of a U.S. Capitol Police officer and the assassination of “AOC,” an apparent reference to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic representative from New York. In one of his posts, Miller wrote, “Next time we bring the guns,”...…6:13 PM on Jan 22, 2021 CSTA 34-year-old Richardson man is the latest North Texan to be arrested and charged with storming the U.S. Capitol building earlier this month, after surveillance video — as well as his own social media posts — implicated him, according to a federal complaint.Garret A. Miller also allegedly made death threats in his posts, calling for the murder of a U.S. Capitol Police officer and the assassination of “AOC,” an apparent reference to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic representative from New York. In one of his posts, Miller wrote, “Next time we bring the guns,”...WW…

8:16 PM on Oct 1, 2020 CDTThe FBI’s Dallas field office warned law enforcement this week that far-right extremist groups are likely to expand their influence and could pose a violent threat in North Texas, especially between the Nov. 3 election and January’s presidential inauguration. could serve as a “potential flashpoint,” says a field office report that was first made public by The Nation.The field office’s report — marked “unclassified/law enforcement sensitive” — says the is likely to step up its violent anti-government rhetoric and criminal activities, increasing the threat of...…8:16 PM on Oct 1, 2020 CDTThe FBI’s Dallas field office warned law enforcement this week that far-right extremist groups are likely to expand their influence and could pose a violent threat in North Texas, especially between the Nov. 3 election and January’s presidential inauguration. could serve as a “potential flashpoint,” says a field office report that was first made public by The Nation.The field office’s report — marked “unclassified/law enforcement sensitive” — says the is likely to step up its violent anti-government rhetoric and criminal activities, increasing the threat of...WW…

6:15 PM on Sep 14, 2020 CDTWhen Dallas County , the goal was to stop jailing people for low-level marijuana offenses. Those with less than 4 ounces of the drug would get a ticket and be sent on their way.But Dallas police continue booking people into the county jail on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges, and county statistics show that more than 90% of those arrested are Black and Hispanic.Dallas District Attorney John Creuzot implemented his own policy and has refused to file misdemeanor possession cases against first-time offenders.Now, Adam Bazaldua wants to put a stop to what he...…6:15 PM on Sep 14, 2020 CDTWhen Dallas County , the goal was to stop jailing people for low-level marijuana offenses. Those with less than 4 ounces of the drug would get a ticket and be sent on their way.But Dallas police continue booking people into the county jail on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges, and county statistics show that more than 90% of those arrested are Black and Hispanic.Dallas District Attorney John Creuzot implemented his own policy and has refused to file misdemeanor possession cases against first-time offenders.Now, Adam Bazaldua wants to put a stop to what he...WW…

8:07 PM on Sep 3, 2020 CDTDallas Mayor Eric Johnson said on Thursday that he opposes cutting police overtime to fund budget programs and will continue pushing for pay cuts to the top City Hall earners.A majority of council members on Wednesday night supported slashing $7 million from the Police Department’s overtime budget to pay for various services. Hours earlier, they unanimously rejected the mayor’s plan to save $6.5 million by cutting “bloated” salaries of the top 10% of civilian earners.Johnson said this year’s budget showdown will come down to a stark philosophical difference:...…8:07 PM on Sep 3, 2020 CDTDallas Mayor Eric Johnson said on Thursday that he opposes cutting police overtime to fund budget programs and will continue pushing for pay cuts to the top City Hall earners.A majority of council members on Wednesday night supported slashing $7 million from the Police Department’s overtime budget to pay for various services. Hours earlier, they unanimously rejected the mayor’s plan to save $6.5 million by cutting “bloated” salaries of the top 10% of civilian earners.Johnson said this year’s budget showdown will come down to a stark philosophical difference:...WW…