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Antifa arrests coming, concerns over riots heading to suburbia, government source says
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Agitators behind the rioting that has paralyzed the country over the past week want to move into more suburban areas, a government intelligence source has told Fox News.

Much of the worry stems from the notion that many in well-armed, suburban, and rural neighborhoods won't hesitate to exercise their Second Amendment rights and elevated anxieties could lead to heavy confrontation.

"Antifa knows this," said the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "Local and state authorities have to get a grip on this because if it moves to the suburbs, more people will die."

Several analysts pointed to places that have served as something of "testbed" locations – including Madison, Wis., which was ransacked Saturday night, along with quiet pockets of Charleston, S.C.

If Antifa goes to suburbs, it could get bad.  :mad: :argh:

Let's hope that never happens.
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Retired St. Louis police Captain David Dorn 'murdered by a looter' outside pawn shop
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NORTH ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) -- A retired St. Louis City police captain was shot and killed outside of a looted North City pawn shop overnight and now a $10,000 reward is offered for any information.

Around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, police found 77-year-old David Dorn shot dead outside of Lee's Pawn and Jewelry store in the 4100 block of Martin Luther King Dr.

According to the Ethical Society of Police of St. Louis, Dorn was a retired St. Louis City Captain.

David Dorn was killed by looters. They deserve to be executed for his murder.  :mad: :argh:

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I saw a heartbreaking video of a girl who was telling how the protesters killed her sister.  You won't see that on the national news. 

Protesters was the word she used.  Me, I see real protesters who are there for their cause, then I see the rioters and looters.  Those people are nothing but opportunists and it pisses me off to see the DUmmies trying to explain why it's ok for them to loot and burn their city down.  Some are trying to blame it on racial injustice, others on being shut down and they have "no money", but I've not seen any DUmmies ask those apologists WHY the same looting happens after hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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Feds bust second suspect in Minneapolis police precinct fire
https://nypost.com/2020/06/16/feds-bust-second-suspect-in-minneapolis-police-precinct-fire/

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The US Marshals Service in Colorado has arrested a man sought in the May 28 arson fire that gutted a Minneapolis police precinct amid protests over the death of George Floyd, according to reports.

Dylan Robinson, 22, was picked up in Breckenridge, Colorado, on Sunday and is facing federal arson charges, the Marshals Service said on Twitter.

Robinson was busted in the parking lot of a local recreation center, Fox affiliate KDVR-TV reported.

He is the second suspect charged in the Third Precinct fire that forced police to abandoned the stationhouse, three days after Floyd’s death in police custody in Minneapolis sparked worldwide protests and weeks of clashes between demonstrators and police.

Meet Dylan Robinson.



He burned down a police station in Minneapolis.

What is Dylan Robinson's DU name?  :mental:
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Feds bust second suspect in Minneapolis police precinct fire
https://nypost.com/2020/06/16/feds-bust-second-suspect-in-minneapolis-police-precinct-fire/

Meet Dylan Robinson.



He burned down a police station in Minneapolis.

What is Dylan Robinson's DU name?  :mental:

I don't know what his DU name is but his cellmate Bubba is gonna love Dylan's pretty face.  :whistling:
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George Floyd protester faces 80 YEARS in jail after customized Etsy T-shirt exposed her as BLM rioter who burnt cop cars
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11894009/george-floyd-protester-80-years-jail-customized-etsy-t-shirt-exposed-rioter-burned-cop-cars/

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A George Floyd protester could face 80 years in jail after social media and her customized Etsy T-shirt exposed her as a BLM rioter who scorched two cop cars.

Investigators tracked down Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal, 33, via an Etsy page selling the top branded with "Keep the Immigrants Deport the Racists", say prosecutors in Pennsylvania.

US Attorney William McSwain announced that Blumenthal, 33, a massage therapist of Philadelphia, has been charged for the arson of two Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) vehicles.

The attorney's office said there had been "peaceful protests in the early afternoon of May 30 in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis".

It is the White leftists who are causing trouble. I wonder what her DU name is. I hope they throw the books at Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal. :mad:

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Minnesota Gov. Walz asks Trump for disaster declaration after George Floyd riots trigger over $500M in damages
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/minnesota-gov-walz-trump-disaster-declaration-george-floyd-riots-500m-damages

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked President Trump for a federal disaster declaration in his state due to “extensive fire damage” and other destruction in the unrest that followed George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody on Memorial Day.

“We need to come together to ensure Minnesotans who were victims of this destruction have access to critical infrastructure they need so they can go to the grocery store, pick up their medication, and live their lives,” Walz said in a statement Thursday. “Together, we will rebuild.”

He also appealed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for financial assistance to help cover the cost of debris removal, emergency measures and damage to public buildings and equipment.

The riots should of never happened.

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Walz’s office estimates the cost of the damage to more than 1,500 businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul at over $500 million.

Fires caused at least $15 million in damages to public infrastructure that Walz's office said it could be eligible to receive reimbursement from the federal government.

“We are committed to helping our communities rebuild, but we can’t do this on our own,” said Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. “While state, tribal, and local budgets are stretched thin by COVID-19, we need everyone to step up, including the federal government, to restore safety and critical infrastructure to our communities.”
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George Floyd protester faces 80 YEARS in jail after customized Etsy T-shirt exposed her as BLM rioter who burnt cop cars
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11894009/george-floyd-protester-80-years-jail-customized-etsy-t-shirt-exposed-rioter-burned-cop-cars/

It is the White leftists who are causing trouble. I wonder what her DU name is. I hope they throw the books at Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal. :mad:

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Hennepin County Autopsy Report On George Floyd
https://www.hennepin.us/-/media/hennepinus/residents/public-safety/documents/Autopsy_2020-3700_Floyd.pdf

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FINAL DIAGNOSES:
46-year-old man who became unresponsive while being restrained by law enforcement officers; he received emergency medical care in the field and subsequently in the Hennepin HealthCare (HHC) Emergency Department, but could not be resuscitated.

I. Blunt force injuries
A. Cutaneous blunt force injuries of the forehead, face, and
upper lip
B. Mucosal injuries of the lips
C. Cutaneous blunt force injuries of the shoulders, hands,
elbows, and legs
D. Patterned contusions (in some areas abraded) of the wrists,
consistent with restraints (handcuffs)

II. Natural diseases
A. Arteriosclerotic heart disease, multifocal, severe
B. Hypertensive heart disease
1. Cardiomegaly (540 g) with mild biventricular
dilatation
2. Clinical history of hypertension
C. Left pelvic tumor (incidental, see microscopic description)

III. No life-threatening injuries identified
A. No facial, oral mucosal, or conjunctival petechiae
B. No injuries of anterior muscles of neck or laryngeal
structures
C. No scalp soft tissue, skull, or brain injuries
D. No chest wall soft tissue injuries, rib fractures (other
than a single rib fracture from CPR), vertebral column
injuries, or visceral injuries
E. Incision and subcutaneous dissection of posterior and
lateral neck, shoulders, back, flanks, and buttocks
negative for occult trauma

IV. Viral testing (Minnesota Department of Health, postmortem nasal
swab collected 5/26/2020): positive for 2019-nCoV RNA by PCR
(see ‘Comments,’ below)

V. Hemoglobin S quantitation (postmortem femoral blood, HHC
Laboratory): 38% (see ‘Comments,’ below)

VI. Toxicology (see attached report for full details; testing
performed on antemortem blood specimens collected 5/25/20 at
9:00 p.m. at HHC and on postmortem urine)
A. Blood drug and novel psychoactive substances screens:
1. Fentanyl 11 ng/mL
2. Norfentanyl 5.6 ng/mL
3. 4-ANPP 0.65 ng/mL
4. Methamphetamine 19 ng/mL
5. 11-Hydroxy Delta-9 THC 1.2 ng/mL;
Delta-9 Carboxy THC 42 ng/mL; Delta-9 THC 2.9 ng/mL
6. Cotinine positive
7. Caffeine positive
B. Blood volatiles: negative for ethanol, methanol,
isopropanol, or acetone
C. Urine drug screen: presumptive positive for cannabinoids,
amphetamines, and fentanyl/metabolite
D. Urine drug screen confirmation: morphine (free) 86 ng/mL
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IV. Viral testing (Minnesota Department of Health, postmortem nasal
swab collected 5/26/2020): positive for 2019-nCoV RNA by PCR
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BREAKING: Riots, Looting Break Out In Minneapolis After Murder Suspect Commits Suicide. Police Release Video.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/breaking-riots-looting-break-out-in-minneapolis-after-murder-suspect-commits-suicide-police-release-video/

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Rioting and looting once again broke out in Democrat-controlled Minneapolis on Wednesday night after the police were falsely accused of shooting a black man. Law enforcement officials quickly released a video showing that the man, who they said was a murder suspect, shot and killed himself.

“Groups of people are looting multiple stores in downtown Minneapolis,” FOX9 News reported. “Social media posts show images of people damaging items in a Target as well as broken windows of surrounding stores. Haskell’s liquor store and the Medical Arts building also appear to have been looted.”

Law enforcement officials, who were after the suspect for his alleged connection to a deadly shooting earlier in the day, released a video of the suspect that confirmed that the suspect shot himself as police arrived on scene.

“We’ve got cops from all over the Twin Cities coming out here to maintain order because the citizens of Minneapolis and Hennepin County deserve to feel safe,” said Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson. “The people causing problems are going to go to jail tonight.”

Another riot breaking out again in Minneapolis. It stemmed from a shooting suspect who committed suicide.

Minneapolis police say shooting suspect died by suicide on Nicollet Mall, video released
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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis police released video from city cameras that partially show what happened before a man's shooting death on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday. Police say the man died by suicide. Police identified the man as the suspect in a deadly shooting at the Ramp A parking structure earlier Wednesday.

A large crowd gathered near the scene and some of the crowd looted downtown businesses like Target, Haskell's, Sak's, Nordstrom Rack and Foot Locker.

Minneapolis police began investigating the deadly shooting at the Ramp A parking structure in downtown Minneapolis earlier in the day.
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BREAKING: Riots, Looting Break Out In Minneapolis After Murder Suspect Commits Suicide. Police Release Video.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/breaking-riots-looting-break-out-in-minneapolis-after-murder-suspect-commits-suicide-police-release-video/

Another riot breaking out again in Minneapolis. It stemmed from a shooting suspect who committed suicide.

Minneapolis police say shooting suspect died by suicide on Nicollet Mall, video released
https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-police-say-shooting-suspect-died-by-suicide-on-nicollet-mall-video-released


Prime example of thugs/scumbags just looking for a reason to create chaos and get some free (to them) stuff.

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Minnesota National Guard activated after George Floyd ex-cop released, demonstrators gather in Minneapolis
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The Minnesota National Guard has been activated "out of an abundance" of caution, officials said Wednesday, following the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin from a correctional facility.

“Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of Minnesotans, we have asked the Minnesota National Guard to prepare to assist in keeping the peace,” Gov. Tim Walz said.

About 100 soldiers will be activated in addition to another 100 state troopers and 75 conservation officers with the state Department of Natural Resources.

Another flare up in Minneapolis after Derek Chauvin posted bail.

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Upon hearing the news of Chauvin's release, attorneys for Floyd's family called it a "painful reminder" that justice is still far from being achieved.

"The system of due process worked for Chauvin and afforded him his freedom while he awaits trial," a joint statement from Ben Crump and co-counsel Antonio Romanucci read. "In contrast, George Floyd was denied due process, when his life was ended over a $20 bill."
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Fears of violent riots as George Floyd trial looms in Minneapolis
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Derek Chauvin, the one person charged criminally in the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, is scheduled to go on trial soon, and people are worried about potential further violent demonstrations.

The main concern is that anything but a guilty verdict could bring the twin cities' streets back to the chaos and violence of last May and June.

According to AP News, the city of Minneapolis has taken steps to ensure that the courthouse is extremely well guarded. Concrete barriers have been built all around it and topped with barbed wire, in an effort to protect the building from would-be vandals.

Derek Chauvin is about to go to trial soon. There is fear of riots in Minneapolis.
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Fears of violent riots as George Floyd trial looms in Minneapolis
https://thepostmillennial.com/george-floyd-trial-looming-in-minneapolis-tensions-on-the-rise

Derek Chauvin is about to go to trial soon. There is fear of riots in Minneapolis.

but the riots are mostly peaceful and our wanna be vice president says the riots protests won't stop and they shouldn't stop so she's got their backs.

besides if it does get out of hand, the left and the media (redundant) will blame it on their boogie man,  President Trump for inciting the violence and start another impeachment shampeachment on him, the Constitution be damned.
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Minneapolis to hire influencers to spread messaging during trial over George Floyd's death

The Minneapolis City Council has unanimously approved paying six social media influencers to spread city-approved messaging and updates throughout the upcoming murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin, who has been charged in George Floyd's death. On Friday, the council approved $1,181,500 for communication with the community during the trial, CBS Minnesota reports.

The city says social media partners will help dispel potential misinformation, and that the influencers will intentionally target Black, Native American, Somali, Hmong and Latinx communities with their messaging. Each influencer will be paid $2,000.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minneapolis-hiring-influencers-to-spread-messaging-trial-derek-chauvin-george-floyd-death/?fbclid=IwAR1_rJYNsSYamPU4XBFDhLwugnMnVyemBi7YdtlI8-UbfMLm_h6_VPMEx-s

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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minneapolis-hiring-influencers-to-spread-messaging-trial-derek-chauvin-george-floyd-death/?fbclid=IwAR1_rJYNsSYamPU4XBFDhLwugnMnVyemBi7YdtlI8-UbfMLm_h6_VPMEx-s

what are the journalistic credentials of these "influencers"?  That they have a million  followers and a billion likes on their narcissistic tweets and posts?  Will they answer the 6 basic questions of journalism (who, what, when, where, how, and why) or will they be "reporting" how they personally feel about the trial and try to influence others to follow their thought patterns?


Does anybody else find this part offensive to the targeted group:
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The city says social media partners will help dispel potential misinformation, and that the influencers will intentionally target Black, Native American, Somali, Hmong and Latinx communities with their messaging.
It seems to me that they are looking to downsplain the events of the trial to this group of people of color because they feel the people in these groups aren't smart enough to understand what is going on without somebody to breaking it down into simpler terms. (btw, most of hispanics do not like or use the gender neutral term of "Latinx".  they find it offensive and unnecessary pandering from the woke crowd).
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(btw, most of hispanics do not like or use the gender neutral term of "Latinx".  they find it offensive and unnecessary pandering from the woke crowd).


I was wondering the other day about this.  The 'woke' crowd is after several languages due to their use of male and female words.

I wonder why you don't hear them going after ASL?  My wife is an interpreter for the deaf (not any more, but she still retains her skills) and I know quite a lot of sign language.  All of the male signs from from the top of the head, while female signs are from the middle to the bottom of the head.

IE; The sign for boy is mimicking grabbing the bill of a ball cap.  The sign for a girl is dragging your thumb down your cheek.  Dad is holding your open hand with your thumb touching your forehead and pulling it away, while mom is holding your open hand with your thumb touching your chin and pulling it away.

When will they attack the deaf?  LOL

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I was wondering the other day about this.  The 'woke' crowd is after several languages due to their use of male and female words.

I wonder why you don't hear them going after ASL?  My wife is an interpreter for the deaf (not any more, but she still retains her skills) and I know quite a lot of sign language.  All of the male signs from from the top of the head, while female signs are from the middle to the bottom of the head.

IE; The sign for boy is mimicking grabbing the bill of a ball cap.  The sign for a girl is dragging your thumb down your cheek.  Dad is holding your open hand with your thumb touching your forehead and pulling it away, while mom is holding your open hand with your thumb touching your chin and pulling it away.

When will they attack the deaf?  LOL

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It's just a feel good term woketard liberals coined and are trying to get Hispanics to promote "inclusion".  What's next?  Blackx?  Asianx? Jewx?


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Pan-ethnic labels describing the U.S. population of people tracing their roots to Latin America and Spain have been introduced over the decades, rising and falling in popularity. Today, the two dominant labels in use are Hispanic and Latino, with origins in the 1970s and 1990s respectively.

A chart showing most Latino adults have not heard of the term Latinx; few use it
More recently, a new, gender-neutral, pan-ethnic label, Latinx, has emerged as an alternative that is used by some news and entertainment outlets, corporations, local governments and universities to describe the nation’s Hispanic population.

However, for the population it is meant to describe, only 23% of U.S. adults who self-identify as Hispanic or Latino have heard of the term Latinx, and just 3% say they use it to describe themselves, according to a nationally representative, bilingual survey of U.S. Hispanic adults conducted in December 2019 by Pew Research Center.
https://www.pewresearch.org/hispanic/2020/08/11/about-one-in-four-u-s-hispanics-have-heard-of-latinx-but-just-3-use-it/
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Minneapolis prepares for unrest during Chauvin trial
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The Minneapolis city government and local businesses are bracing for a new wave of violence as the officer accused of killing George Floyd faces a jury next week.

From now until the end of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial, swaths of the city's downtown will be closed to traffic and strictly limited for pedestrians.

Businesses have begun boarding up windows in hopes of limiting further damage following last summer's riots.

"You might want to consider adding physical barriers, such as boarding or permanent security gates," Minneapolis Economic Policy and Development Director Erik Hansen suggested to local business owners at a recent news conference.

Fear of rioting looms in Minneapolis.

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Some of the most dramatic changes to the city's landscape take place at the courthouse and city hall, with fencing and barricades surrounding the two buildings. One local law-enforcement source said the city should expect " Super Bowl-like security" in the city during Chauvin's trial.

"We want to make sure that it's understood in the community that what we are working to do is preserve safety for those involved in the trial to ensure that the trial can proceed without any hindrance or disruption,” Greene told a local KSTP affiliate last week.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey requested earlier this month that the governor mobilize the national guard to maintain peace during the trial, which is expected to cost the state tens of millions of dollars.

Local activists have criticized the decision, alleging that their presence will only exacerbate tensions and potentially cause more violence.
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Sadly, if the cop is convicted there will be rioting, either celebratory or for an instant death sentence not being handed down, and if the cop gets off (IMHO he should not) the doo-doo will definitely hit the fan, and will likely spread across the country again.   
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Sadly, if the cop is convicted there will be rioting, either celebratory or for an instant death sentence not being handed down, and if the cop gets off (IMHO he should not) the doo-doo will definitely hit the fan, and will likely spread across the country again.
they should leave chauvin in a room by himself with a handgun and 1 bullet and tell him to do the right thing...
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