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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Edward “Eddie” Wright spent 41 years in prison after he was convicted of murdering his friend, a crime he said he had nothing to do with.

But on Wednesday, he joined his lawyers and other advocates outside the #Massachusetts State House to call for an end to wrongful convictions.

#mapoli

Mr. Wright Goes to Boston

After spending 41 years in prison for a murder he said he did not commit, Edward Wright joined advocates in Boston to call for an end to wrongful convictions

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 2h

If you are accidentally quoting Hitler, then may I humbly suggest that it is time to rethink your ideology...
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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 16h

Gonna be thinking about this lede for a minute.

(RNS) — Last month, the Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and spread his arms wide. Adorned in all black and wearing a clerical collar, the pastor looked up at a group of masked, heavily armed ICE agents on the roof and began to pray.

“I invited them to repentance,” Black, a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), said in an interview. “I basically offered an altar call. I invited them to come and receive that salvation, and be part of the kingdom that is coming.”

But when Black began to lower his arms a few seconds later, the agents responded to his spiritual plea by firing pepper balls, or chemical agents that cause eye irritation and respiratory distress, video footage shows. One struck Black in the head, exploding into a puff of white pepper smoke and forcing him to his knees. Fellow demonstrators rushed to his aid, and as the pastor rubbed his face in pain, the agents continued to fire.

“We could hear them laughing,” Black said.

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 15h

Currently at the Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons concert in Boston with my partner. It is awesome!

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 20h

It sure seems like the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office is refusing to just accept that it lost this case and move on.

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 20h

“Read’s legal team is sharply criticizing the prosecutor’s action, with attorney Steve Boozang labeling the request to search the phones ‘absurd’ and a ‘fishing expedition intended to punish and harass Ms. Read.’”

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 20h

“Attorneys for #KarenRead have filed new court documents demanding the immediate return of her cell phones from a special prosecutor who is holding them as part of an ongoing witness intimidation investigation.”

#Massachusetts

‘Absurd fishing expedition’: Karen Read’s lawyers demand return of phones in intimidation probe

The investigation is being conducted by a special prosecutor who is working for the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.

www.boston25news.com

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 20h

The way ICE is tearing apart families and not giving a fuck about what happens to the children is appalling.

ICE doesn't serve any legitimate purpose and must be abolished.

#Worcester #Massachusetts #AbolishICE

Worcester mother, freed from ICE custody, hopes her children come home

A Worcester mother’s teens ran away from state custody while she was detained by ICE. Now out, she’s hoping they return home.

www.masslive.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

WHITEHOUSE: What happened to the $50k in cash that the FBI paid to Tom Homan in a paper bag?

BONDI: The investigation of Mr Homan was subjected to a full review by the FBI. They found no credible evidence of any wrongdoing

W: That was not my Q

B: You're welcome to discuss this with Director Patel

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 21h

1. Diddy wasn't actually convicted of any violent crimes, and it's not a judge's job to sentence people for things they weren't convicted of doing.

2. Four years is an incredibly long time to spend in prison. People need to stop downplaying what it means to be incarcerated for a year.

Kristy Greenberg @kristygreenberg.bsky.social · 1d

Diddy got 4 years for over a decade of violent sex crimes. Below what prosecutors wanted. Below what Probation wanted. Below the Guidelines of 6-7 years. The judge called it substantial. I call it a betrayal.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 1d

Notice her non-answer.

This is explosive. Should be explosive. The US AG who said she had the Epstein files on her desk cannot say whether or not the FBI has pix of Trump with half-naked women, which one witness who knew Epstein has said he has seen.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

NOTABLE -- Pam Bondi refuses to answer direct questions about if the FBI has incriminating photos of Trump with half-naked young women, but instead deflects from them by attacking Sen. Whitehouse

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 1d

jesus, this must be so demoralizing

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 1d

Bari Weiss introduced herself to CBS News staff today on the network's 9AM call, saying she wants to "win," which requires restoring trust to CBS. She also said she was excited for staff to get to know the Free Press, and ended her remarks by saying: "Let's do the fucking news."

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 1d

Stop the spread of creepy surveillance technologies with this one weird trick.

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 1d

Remember, they aren't “smart glasses”—they are Pervert Glasses and should always be referred to as such.

Gizmodo @gizmodo.com · 1d

Buckle Up, the Smart Glasses Backlash Is Coming https://gizmodo.com/buckle-up-the-smart-glasses-backlash-is-coming-2000668213

Buckle Up, the Smart Glasses Backlash Is Coming

Is this #glassholes 2.0?

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 1d

In the next Batman movie, Two-Face's double-sided coin should be one of these.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

The U.S. Treasury shared a proposal to mint $1 Trump coins to mark America’s 250th anniversary.

But U.S. code says only deceased individuals may appear on U.S. currency, a tradition dating back to efforts to break from monarchical rule. https://wapo.st/4pWsyL3

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Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 1d

you are no longer allowed to have imposter syndrome.

not after this bari omgwtf weiss situation.

you're literally not allowed to feel imposter syndrome ANYMORE

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Kim Kelly @kimkelly.bsky.social · 1d

the Bari Weiss news is just so depressing

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 4d

Jesus Christ. The state of #Massachusetts is partnering with an Israeli medical center that wants to inject AI bullshit into our healthcare system.

#mapoli

Mass. patients will be first in US to access these revolutionary AI health care technologies

Sheba Medical Center's Boston-based accelerator will deploy cutting-edge innovations statewide, potentially transforming health care from stroke care to remote diagnostics.

www.masslive.com

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 2d

Video shows ICE goons “pushing a #Chelsea woman to the ground during an arrest. Hilda Ramirez says ICE agents smashed the windows, dragging her, her two brothers-in-law, and her 13-year-old son, who has autism, out of the vehicle.”

#Massachusetts

Chelsea mother alleges ICE agents used excessive force on her in front of son with autism

Chaotic moments captured on video last Friday that appear to show ICE agents pushing a Chelsea woman to the ground during an arrest.

www.wcvb.com

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 1d

It’s time—it was time, years and years ago—to stop quoting the police for their account of events, esp those involving them, immediately after said event.

“ICE officers shot a man. ICE provided a comment, but will refrain from reporting it until we have more information and confirmation.”

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 1d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Plenary Popehat Power @kenwhite.bsky.social · 1d

It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 3d

ICE and CBP agents seized the phone of an immigration lawyer at Logan Airport while he was returning from vacation even though—let's face it, probably *because*—the phone contains privileged information about his clients.

Regime grabs immigration lawyer's phone at Logan

A federal judge today ordered Customs and Homeland Security to keep their mitts off a phone their agents grabbed last week from an immigration lawyer returning to Logan Airport from a trip to Aruba, a...

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 3d

“A #Millis police officer is on leave after he was arrested [September 30] and charged with domestic assault and battery, police officials said. Officer Craig Thompson, a patrolman and 10-year veteran of the Millis Police Department, faces a felony charge of strangulation.”

#Massachusetts

10-year veteran police officer arrested, charged with domestic assault

A patrolman is on leave after his arrest on domestic violence charges, including a felony count of strangulation or suffocation.

www.masslive.com

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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 3d

Financial records show employees of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department “traveled all over the country and beyond since the beginning of 2024, including a stay in the Bahamas“ and spent thousands on catering and “steak and lobster at downtown #Boston restaurants.”

#Massachusetts #mapoli

Lobster, golf, Bahamas: A closer look at Suffolk County sheriff's taxpayer expenses

Financial records show travel all over the country, raising more questions about Sheriff Steven Tompkins amid federal extortion charges.

www.nbcboston.com

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