By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The New Mexico man who allegedly shot a protester in Albuquerque on Monday is no longer charged with the most serious count of aggravated battery after prosecutors expressed concerns about the police department’s “rushed” handling of the investigation.“Frankly, we have been put in a situation too many times in this community where investigations are rushed, investigations are incomplete, and there is an expectation that quick decisions are made,” Bernalillo County District Attorney Raul Torrez told a news conference Wednesday.“As...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The New Mexico man who allegedly shot a protester in Albuquerque on Monday is no longer charged with the most serious count of aggravated battery after prosecutors expressed concerns about the police department’s “rushed” handling of the investigation.“Frankly, we have been put in a situation too many times in this community where investigations are rushed, investigations are incomplete, and there is an expectation that quick decisions are made,” Bernalillo County District Attorney Raul Torrez told a news conference Wednesday.“As...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A night of chaos gave way to a day of disputes over what’s fueling heightened unrest in Portland.“People have broken into the Portland Police Association office and lit the building on fire,” the overnight. Authorities subsequently declared the protest a riot.Some demonstrators threw rocks and paint-filled balloons, injuring some officers, the police department said.While that unrest was happening on the north side of Portland, “another large crowd was downtown near the Justice Center and Federal Courthouse,” police said. Some removed the...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A night of chaos gave way to a day of disputes over what’s fueling heightened unrest in Portland.“People have broken into the Portland Police Association office and lit the building on fire,” the overnight. Authorities subsequently declared the protest a riot.Some demonstrators threw rocks and paint-filled balloons, injuring some officers, the police department said.While that unrest was happening on the north side of Portland, “another large crowd was downtown near the Justice Center and Federal Courthouse,” police said. Some removed the...WW…

(CNN)The US Attorney for the Oregon District on Friday requested an investigation into the masked, camouflaged federal authorities without identification badges who are arresting protesters in Portland.The request is aimed specifically at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel who have been captured on various videos arresting protesters and putting them in unmarked SUVs. Demonstrators in Portland have been protesting racial inequality and police brutality for the last 50 nights, US Attorney Billy J. Williams said in a statement. Federal authorities have protected the Mark O....…(CNN)The US Attorney for the Oregon District on Friday requested an investigation into the masked, camouflaged federal authorities without identification badges who are arresting protesters in Portland.The request is aimed specifically at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel who have been captured on various videos arresting protesters and putting them in unmarked SUVs. Demonstrators in Portland have been protesting racial inequality and police brutality for the last 50 nights, US Attorney Billy J. Williams said in a statement. Federal authorities have protected the Mark O....WW…

(CNN)The driver who killed one person and injured nine others was at times driving at speeds of 50 to 60 mph as he raced through streets in southeast Portland, police said Tuesday. "Detectives say that the driver's actions did show intent to hit and injure people," police said.The Portland Police Bureau said in a statement that it doesn't appear Monday's incident was an act of terrorism or the unidentified suspect had bias or any political motivations.Police identified the person who died as 77-year-old Jean Gerich of Portland. She died of blunt force trauma, according to the state medical...…(CNN)The driver who killed one person and injured nine others was at times driving at speeds of 50 to 60 mph as he raced through streets in southeast Portland, police said Tuesday. "Detectives say that the driver's actions did show intent to hit and injure people," police said.The Portland Police Bureau said in a statement that it doesn't appear Monday's incident was an act of terrorism or the unidentified suspect had bias or any political motivations.Police identified the person who died as 77-year-old Jean Gerich of Portland. She died of blunt force trauma, according to the state medical...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Hundreds of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts are arriving in Sturgis, South Dakota, for the 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally despite objections from a majority of its residents.The celebration – which nearly 500,000 people attended last year – will take place as the in cities across the country and health experts warn against large gatherings that help fuel the spread.This year the city of 7,000 people is expecting about 250,000 people at the rally.“As in most years, the opening weekend is very busy,” said Christina Steele, spokeswoman for...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Hundreds of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts are arriving in Sturgis, South Dakota, for the 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally despite objections from a majority of its residents.The celebration – which nearly 500,000 people attended last year – will take place as the in cities across the country and health experts warn against large gatherings that help fuel the spread.This year the city of 7,000 people is expecting about 250,000 people at the rally.“As in most years, the opening weekend is very busy,” said Christina Steele, spokeswoman for...WW…

(CNN)A federal jury in St. Louis returned a mixed verdict Monday in the case of three police officers accused of beating a fellow officer working undercover. Luther Hall, who was identified in a civil suit he filed, went undercover in 2017 during a protest concerning another police shooting of a Black man. Hall, himself, is Black. His lawsuit states all the officers involved in the assault are White.It was during the protests that officers allegedly assaulted Hall. His civil suit said the assault caused herniated discs, a rotator cuff tear, a concussion, a bruised tailbone, as well as...…(CNN)A federal jury in St. Louis returned a mixed verdict Monday in the case of three police officers accused of beating a fellow officer working undercover. Luther Hall, who was identified in a civil suit he filed, went undercover in 2017 during a protest concerning another police shooting of a Black man. Hall, himself, is Black. His lawsuit states all the officers involved in the assault are White.It was during the protests that officers allegedly assaulted Hall. His civil suit said the assault caused herniated discs, a rotator cuff tear, a concussion, a bruised tailbone, as well as...WW…

(CNN)A federal judge in Texas on Thursday ruled that the federal moratorium according to court documents. US District Judge John Barker, who was appointed by then-President Donald Trump to the court in the Eastern District of Texas, stopped short of issuing a preliminary injunction, but said he expected the to respect his ruling and withdraw the moratorium. "The federal government cannot say that it has ever before invoked its power over interstate commerce to impose a residential eviction moratorium. It did not do so during the deadly Spanish Flu pandemic. Nor did it invoke such a power...…(CNN)A federal judge in Texas on Thursday ruled that the federal moratorium according to court documents. US District Judge John Barker, who was appointed by then-President Donald Trump to the court in the Eastern District of Texas, stopped short of issuing a preliminary injunction, but said he expected the to respect his ruling and withdraw the moratorium. "The federal government cannot say that it has ever before invoked its power over interstate commerce to impose a residential eviction moratorium. It did not do so during the deadly Spanish Flu pandemic. Nor did it invoke such a power...WW…

(CNN)A Texas woman has filed a proposed billion-dollar class-action lawsuit against Griddy Energy that alleges the company engaged in unlawful price gouging during last week's statewide winter storm and power outages, according to a statement from the law firm.Lisa Khoury, a resident of a Houston suburb, claims she was charged a total of $9,546 by Griddy from February 1 to February 19, according to a copy of her bill filed with the lawsuit. Khoury's average monthly electricity bill before February ranged from $200 to $250, according to the suit. The suit claims that Griddy "committed price...…(CNN)A Texas woman has filed a proposed billion-dollar class-action lawsuit against Griddy Energy that alleges the company engaged in unlawful price gouging during last week's statewide winter storm and power outages, according to a statement from the law firm.Lisa Khoury, a resident of a Houston suburb, claims she was charged a total of $9,546 by Griddy from February 1 to February 19, according to a copy of her bill filed with the lawsuit. Khoury's average monthly electricity bill before February ranged from $200 to $250, according to the suit. The suit claims that Griddy "committed price...WW…

New York (CNN Business)Dallas resident DeAndre Upshaw said it was "very shocking" when he opened his latest electricity bill."While I'm trying to get gas and groceries and make sure that my pipes don't explode, the last thing I'm thinking about is a $7,000 bill from my utility company," Upshaw told CNN's Fredricka Whitfield via Skype Saturday.As Texas struggles to recover that has killed dozens, some customers in Texas like Upshaw as a result of the recent snow storm. Texas' utility regulator, , said Saturday that it is investigating "the factors that combined with the devastating winter...…New York (CNN Business)Dallas resident DeAndre Upshaw said it was "very shocking" when he opened his latest electricity bill."While I'm trying to get gas and groceries and make sure that my pipes don't explode, the last thing I'm thinking about is a $7,000 bill from my utility company," Upshaw told CNN's Fredricka Whitfield via Skype Saturday.As Texas struggles to recover that has killed dozens, some customers in Texas like Upshaw as a result of the recent snow storm. Texas' utility regulator, , said Saturday that it is investigating "the factors that combined with the devastating winter...WW…

The Army is crafting a new plan to improve barracks following mold and health issues, as well as a damning report from a government watchdog last month that found squalid base housing across the services -- including bad plumbing, brown water and insect infestations.The plan, which has not yet been approved by Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, aims to pump $4 billion into barracks construction and renovations, and fund barracks sustainment to 100% of what's authorized by Congress, according to an internal copy reviewed by Military.com. On average in recent years, the Army has funded...…The Army is crafting a new plan to improve barracks following mold and health issues, as well as a damning report from a government watchdog last month that found squalid base housing across the services -- including bad plumbing, brown water and insect infestations.The plan, which has not yet been approved by Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, aims to pump $4 billion into barracks construction and renovations, and fund barracks sustainment to 100% of what's authorized by Congress, according to an internal copy reviewed by Military.com. On average in recent years, the Army has funded...WW…