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Starting in January 2020, this thread is about the news as it breaks!

Bernard Madoff says he is dying and is asking a judge for compassionate release from prison, where he is serving 150 years for orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history, according to a Wednesday federal court filing.

Madoff, 81, has terminal kidney failure and a life expectancy of less than 18 months. When the court sentenced him, “it was clear that Madoff’s 150-year prison sentence was symbolic for three reasons: retribution, deterrence, and for the victims,” the court filing states. “This Court must now consider whether keeping Madoff incarcerated … is truly in furtherance of statutory sentencing goals and our society’s value and understanding of compassion.”

Madoff said in the request for compassionate release that he “does not dispute the severity of his crimes.”

Bernie Madoff says he's dying and wants out of prison - KRDO

Bernard Madoff says he is dying and is asking a judge for compassionate release from prison, where he is serving 150 years for orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history, according to a Wednesday federal court filing. Madoff, 81, has terminal kidney failure and a life expectancy of less...

krdo.com

IMO- stay in jail

 

[GrandmaBear]

Rideshare Driver Flung Herself Out Of Speeding SUV To Escape Alleged Knife-Wielding Captor | Oxygen Official Site

A young Nashville rideshare driver hurled herself from her speeding Ford Explorer to escape a man suspected of holding her hostage at knifepoint, police said. Carolina Vargas, 26, said her SUV was traveling approximately 60 miles per hour when she unbuckled her seatbelt, opened the door, and...

www.oxygen.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

There may be a thread here for this case but I looked quickly and did not see it.

Grandmother Could Face Death Penalty In Alleged 'Systematic Torture And Beatings' Of 12-Year-Old Grandson | Oxygen Official Site

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against a Montana grandmother who’s accused of carrying out the “systematic torture” of a 12-year-old boy.

www.oxygen.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

Elderly Fla. Woman Killed After Homicide Suspect, Fleeing from Police, Crashes into Her Car

"It's just sad ... they have no regards for human life," Daytona Police Chief Craig Capri said at a press conference Tuesday

people.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

Wow.

Chicago-Area Woman Is Mauled to Death by Her Adopted French Bulldog Mix: 'She Loved That Animal'

Bleeding heavily, Lisa Urso managed to make it outside to the porch, where her body was later found by friends

people.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

A 7 day license restriction and impounding of daddy's car??? Well that ought to teach him.... Smh.

Teen Caught Speeding at 191 MPH, a 'Football Field Per Second,' in Dad's Mercedes-Benz: Police

Noah Lauricella, 18, was charged with dangerous driving and street racing/stunt driving

people.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

God help us.

Dallas Boy, 6, Found Tied Up in Dark, Locked Shed as Grandmother and Boyfriend Are Arrested

The boy allegedly told detectives he was given a plastic bag when he had to go to the bathroom

people.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

Sadly I guess crime is alive and well even with stay at home orders...

2 Teen Boys Charged with Killing 'Wholesome' Mom and Daughter at Conn. Home: 'It's So Sickening'

Early Monday morning, Sandra Marci, 78, and Marianne Dzurenka, 55, were killed in their home, with a third resident also injured in the attack, police say

people.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

Sadly I guess crime is alive and well even with stay at home orders...

2 Teen Boys Charged with Killing 'Wholesome' Mom and Daughter at Conn. Home: 'It's So Sickening'

Early Monday morning, Sandra Marci, 78, and Marianne Dzurenka, 55, were killed in their home, with a third resident also injured in the attack, police say

people.com

Although mentioning they were poll workers struck me odd. Trying to make something out of something or nothing again like media can do? Why is that notable at all? Smh.

 

[GrandmaBear]

As far as I know this was not even a headline and it wasn't on People either. It was underneath.

Mich. Woman Accused of Stabbing 3-Year-Old Son to Death, Leaving Body in Home for Days

Concerned relatives found Zion Reid's lifeless body after being unable to reach his mother by phone for days

people.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

The last one I am looking at from today. Crime certainly has not gone away. Apparently without searching we will never hear of it though on the news.

Conn. Man Allegedly Admits to Beating Teen Nephew to Death, Dumping Body in Lake

Investigators allege David Diaz-Perez tried to weigh down his 17-year-old nephew's body before dragging it into a lake

people.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

I am the first one to be in support of LE. This, however, disgusts me. If you can't rise to the position and do the job and deal with the risks, then it is not the job for you. Imo. I am still shaking my head that he could be reinstated.

Parkland High School Resource Officer Fired for Hiding Behind Car During Shooting Is Reinstated

Sgt. Brian Miller was terminated after an investigation found he hid behind his car during the Parkland High School mass shooting in Feb. 2018

people.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

I wonder what kind of charge can be brought against the criminal who ditched the loaded gun. Smh.

5-Year-Old Ga. Boy Accidentally Shoots and Kills Brother, 12, After Finding Gun Discarded in Woods

Thinking the gun was a toy, the younger boy accidentally shot his brother in the chest

people.com

 

[kdg411]

I am the first one to be in support of LE. This, however, disgusts me. If you can't rise to the position and do the job and deal with the risks, then it is not the job for you. Imo. I am still shaking my head that he could be reinstated.

Parkland High School Resource Officer Fired for Hiding Behind Car During Shooting Is Reinstated

Sgt. Brian Miller was terminated after an investigation found he hid behind his car during the Parkland High School mass shooting in Feb. 2018

people.com

Absolutely agree! As a parent, I am most digusted & appalled by the former Parkland School resource officer, however, Scot Peterson even more. This person had the sole responsibility to protect those students and failed.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Absolutely agree! As a parent, I am most digusted & appalled by the former Parkland School resource officer, however, Scot Peterson even more. This person had the sole responsibility to protect those students and failed.

I TOTALLY agree!

 

[GrandmaBear]

FBI Releases Images Of Israel Keyes' Skull Drawings In Hopes Of Identifying More Possible Victims | Oxygen Official Site

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released new evidence in a serial killer case in hopes that more of his victims can be identified.

www.oxygen.com

 

[Cousin Dupree]

Former Cleveland Clinic Researcher Allegedly Failed To Disclose Ties To China

The FBI claims Dr. Qing Wang, a U.S. citizen born in China, received more than $3.6 million in grants from the NIH while also collecting money for the same research from the Chinese government.

www.npr.org

 

[GrandmaBear]

Former Cleveland Clinic Researcher Allegedly Failed To Disclose Ties To China

The FBI claims Dr. Qing Wang, a U.S. citizen born in China, received more than $3.6 million in grants from the NIH while also collecting money for the same research from the Chinese government.

www.npr.org

Unreal and kudos, about time this was looked into. Getting money from us while likely spying for China, and at the very least, double dipping.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Indiana Football Player, Siblings Honor 'Hardworking, Fun-Loving' Mom Killed Before Ex Found Dead

Cassondra Wilson was killed before her ex-husband, Troy Wilson, was found dead

people.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

Smh and they don't even know if or how these five children are related if at all to the three adults??? WHAT???

5 Children Found in Makeshift Crate with No Ventilation on Back of a Truck, 3 Adults Arrested

The box also had no "water or air conditioning," according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's office

people.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

Where here are a couple of sports idols for our children (not). I guess an NFL paycheck is not enough. And I wouldn't doubt they get off with a slap on the wrist. Smh.

NFL Players Deandre Baker and Quinton Dunbar Are Wanted in Florida on Armed Robbery Charges

Deandre Baker plays for the New York Giants and Quinton Dunbar plays for the Seattle Seahawks

people.com