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Autopsy: Gunshot residue ‘not seen’ on activist killed at police training center

ATLANTA — Gunshot residue was “not seen” on the hands of an activist killed in January by Georgia State Patrol troopers at the site of Atlanta’s planned public safety training center, according to an autopsy report released late Wednesday by the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Tribune News Service

Will Trent review – the detective’s punched someone and had sex before the first episode’s finished

This adaptation of Karin Slaughter’s best-selling detective novels is a breezy journey through the life of a very watchable investigator. He’s quirky, enigmatic and totally relatable

The Guardian - UK

Austin PD’s Bad DNA Analysis Nearly Cost This Man His Life

Billy Faircloth was sentenced to 60 years in prison, but an appeals court overturned his conviction.

Texas Observer

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A tax cut on domestic flights is plane mad – here’s what we need instead

It’s fitting that the government’s slashing of APD for domestic flights fell on April fool’s day, but it’s no joke, writes Responsible Travel CEO Justin Francis

The Independent UK

UK passengers set to pay a third more to travel by train than by plane, study finds

Some flights create up to 275 per cent more CO2 emissions than an equivalent rail journey

The Independent UK

New Mexico is training civilians to answer mental health calls. Will it reduce tragedies?

Despite the formation of various intervention programs, police continue to kill people in the throes of mental health episodes

The Guardian - US

The cost of holidays abroad could increase due to new tax hike

Domestic and long-haul flights will be particularly hard hit

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Revealed: UK airline industry’s push for ‘ultra low’ prices on domestic flights

Environmental groups criticise cut in passenger tax, which will increase flights, but government says it remains committed to net-zero

The Guardian - UK

Activist’s hands raised when shot by troopers near training center site, family says

ATLANTA — An independent autopsy showed Manuel Teran’s hands were raised when the activist was fatally shot by state troopers in January near the site of the planned public safety training center, attorneys for the family said.

Tribune News Service

Gov. Greg Abbott starts state task force on street takeovers

During a recent street racing incident, Austin residents faced long 911 wait times. City officials say they need to increase staffing for 911 call takers, but state license and background check requirements make it difficult to fill positions.

The Texas Tribune

Georgia investigators, activist’s family react to Atlanta police department training center footage

The family of activist Manuel “Tortuguita” Teran says newly released body camera videos from Atlanta Police Department officers “raise more questions than they answer” about last month’s deadly shooting near the property where the city’s police foundation plans to build a $90-million training center.

Tribune News Service

‘Cop City’ shooting: Damning Atlanta police video suggests officer was injured by friendly fire

Officials claim that protester did not follow commands from officers as they cleared site of planned training centre

The Independent UK

Atlanta police release footage of training center shooting aftermath

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department released body camera footage Wednesday night from officers that responded to the aftermath of last month’s fatal shooting near the site of the city’s planned public safety training center.

Tribune News Service

Trooper shot, protester dead near Atlanta training center site

ATLANTA — Law enforcement officers helping conduct a “clearing operation” at the site of Atlanta’s planned public safety training center exchanged gunfire with a protester Wednesday morning, leaving the protester dead and a state trooper wounded, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

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The Independent UK

A failed candidate called himself the ‘Maga king’. Now police say he’s ‘mastermind’ behind shootings targeting political rivals

Solomon Peña had stewed in Donald Trump’s election conspiracies for years. After losing his New Mexico state legislature race last November, he allegedly contracted four gunmen to target the homes of his Democratic rivals, Bevan Hurley writes

Texas Observer

Supreme Court Sides with Defense on Death Row Case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will now reconsider Areli Escobar’s case, which relied on flawed forensics.

The Independent UK

How far would you go to avoid paying hundreds of pounds in flight tax?

Plane Talk: Air Passenger Duty rises for long-haul trips in April – up to £200 for longer trips in anything better than basic economy

Reason

"Mr. Huff Alleges That the Officers Did Not Identify Themselves at Any Time Prior to The Shooting …

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Birmingham Post

Ryanair calls on incoming government to scrap air passenger duty "if it is serious about levelling up"

The low cost airline has out-manoeuvred many of its rivals by hanging on to staff and aircraft throughout the pandemic

Tribune News Service

What’s next for 2 Atlanta officers involved in Rayshard Brooks case

ATLANTA — The criminal charges have been dropped and the suspension lifted on their police officer certifications. Officer Garrett Rolfe and Officer Devin Brosnan still have jobs with the Atlanta Police Department.

Tribune News Service

No charges for Atlanta police officers in fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks

ATLANTA — More than two years after Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by Atlanta police, the case against the two officers involved has been dropped.

The Independent UK

Man wanted for homicide in Georgia dies after 10-hour stand-off with Colorado police

Fabien Perry wanted over shooting death of Johana Cabrales-Hernandez

The Independent UK

New Mexico boy, 15, dies of smoke inhalation during SWAT raid, police say

‘In our effort to track down and arrest a violent criminal, a young person tragically lost his life,’ police chief says

Birmingham Post

Ryanair announces Belfast 'comeback' with 12 flights from International Airport

But airline says APD tax “really hampering Northern Ireland tourism"

Belfast Live

Ryanair announces Belfast 'comeback' with 12 flights out of International Airport

But airline says APD tax “really hampering Northern Ireland tourism"

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