North Dakota
Shaw: Shooter serving life in prison for Medina shootout denied parole
SANDSTONE, Minn. — Convicted assassin Scott Faul, 69, has been denied parole by the U.S. Parole Fee. Federal prosecutors, the U.S. Marshals Service and family of Faul’s victims had been notified of the choice on Friday, Feb. 3.
Faul and Yorie Kahl, 63, are serving life sentences for the taking pictures deaths of a U.S. marshal and a deputy marshal exterior Medina, North Dakota, on Feb. 13, 1983. Three different regulation enforcement officers had been wounded in that confrontation, as was Yorie Kahl.
Yorie Kahl’s father, tax protester Gordon Kahl, was needed for violating his probation. When marshals tried to arrest Gordon Kahl, the taking pictures started. Prosecutors and witnesses stated Faul fired no less than six photographs.
U.S. Marshal Ken Muir, of Fargo, and Deputy Marshal Robert Cheshire, of Bismarck, had been shot to loss of life. Deputy Marshal James Hopson, of Bismarck, Stutsman County Deputy Sheriff Brad Kapp and Medina Police Officer Steve Schnabel had been additionally shot.
Gordon Kahl, who fired many photographs, escaped from Medina. 4 months later, he was discovered hiding in a home in Smithville, Arkansas. Gordon Kahl and Lawrence County Sheriff Gene Matthews fired at one another, and each had been shot useless.
A couple of months in the past, Faul wrote a letter to The Discussion board claiming he didn’t have a good trial, saying he was wrongfully convicted and sharply criticizing the federal authorities.
Federal prosecutors are happy with the choice to disclaim parole to Faul.
“Moderately than expressing regret for the murders he was convicted of, he believes he was ‘unlawfully attacked by murderous thugs,’” stated North Dakota U.S. Lawyer Mac Schneider, who argued in opposition to Faul’s launch from jail.
“Mr. Faul’s phrases are deeply insulting to the victims of his crimes and to their households,” he stated. “His try and in some way forged himself because the sufferer is a refusal to just accept duty of the very best order. That is compelling proof of his chance to reoffend.”
If Faul was granted parole, he would have been placed on probation. Schneider stated he doubts Faul would have adopted the principles of his probation, much like Gordon Kahl’s actions.
“The USA Lawyer’s Workplace has grave issues that Mr. Faul is not going to peacefully topic himself to the authority of the U.S. Probation Service within the occasion he’s launched. In truth, his refusal to just accept the legitimacy of his convictions, and his refusal to just accept the authority of federal regulation enforcement usually, provides us no cause to consider he would now settle for the federally imposed phrases of his launch.”
Schneider stated it’s too dangerous to launch Faul.
“Mr. Faul will not be a modified man,” Schneider stated. “He’s at precisely the identical level he was 40 years in the past. He’s harmful and more likely to commit a criminal offense, identical to he was on Feb.
13, 1983.”
Faul had a parole listening to on Jan. 25 that was closed to the general public. Two members of the Muir household attended that listening to and stated Faul walked out of the listening to a couple of minutes after it began.
“I’m happy with the choice,” stated Richard Muir, son of murdered marshal Ken Muir. “He’s nonetheless brainwashed from Gordon Kahl. He has not proven any regret for his terrible crimes. He has no respect for the U.S. authorities. He ought to be in jail perpetually.”
Deputy Marshal Hopson was shot within the head and ear. He suffered extreme mind accidents, which restricted his capability to speak, comprehend, stroll, hear, see or scent. He died in 2004 at age 79.
Hopson’s household stated denying parole to Faul was the precise resolution.
“I’m very joyful about this resolution,” stated Gary Hopson, son of James Hopson. “He hasn’t repented about what he did. If he was let loose of jail, he would simply do the identical factor once more. He and the others had been premeditated murderers. It’s nice to see the justice system working.”
“It’s the precise resolution,” stated Joan Kowalski, daughter of James Hopson. “It’s all about decisions and penalties. Faul ought to keep behind bars due to the selections and actions he undertook that day in February of 1983.”
Faul was unavailable for remark. He stays incarcerated on the federal jail in Sandstone, Minnesota. He might be eligible once more for parole in two years.
North Dakota
United Liberian Association of North Dakota to celebrate Liberia Independence Day
Fargo — “We have been in the Fargo Moorhead area, you know, most of the time. You know the community. You know our host. They don’t see us. You know, very often. we want to ensure that, you know, we showcase, you know, the number of people, the Liberian people, that live here,” said Zlandorper Behyee, Treasurer of ULAND.
The United Liberian Association of North Dakota is celebrating Liberia Independence Day in Fargo for the 15th year, and organizers say instead of a hosting it in a community hall, they’re bringing the festivities outdoors.
“We’re looking at unity, coming together, bringing our community together, recognition and also diversity within our community where we live,” said ULAND President Ebenezer Saye.
Liberia was the first nation on the African continent to gain its independence from the U.S. on July 26, 1847.
Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, the organization will host a soccer game for boys and girls at the Pepsi Soccer Complex in north Fargo.
At 5 p.m., there will be a formal program with city officials.
Throughout the festivities, organizers say there will be African music, food, and traditions.
My name is Anne Sara, better known as Sara.
I was born an only child in Port-au-prince, Haiti and moved to the U.S at the age of 2.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is where I was raised.
After graduating with my bachelor degree at Albright College, I moved to Florida to continue my studies.
WDAY is the reason why I moved to North Dakota.
North Dakota
North Dakota State Fair kicks off Friday
MINOT, N.D. (Valley News Live) – The 2024 North Dakota State Fair opens on Friday, July 19, and runs through July 27 with a lineup packed full of entertainment, rides, and family fun.
Fair organizers say the Grandstand Showpass is your ticket to some hot acts in the country music scene, such as Lainey Wilson, Sawyer Brown, Turnpike Troubadours, and Thomas Rhett, along with a demolition derby and the MHA Indian Horse Relay. You can catch all of the acts with the Showpass for $130.
Single ticket shows are also available, including Mötley Crüe with special guest White Reaper, Machine Gun Kelly with Shaboozey opening the show, and hip-hop icon Lil Wayne.
Tickets are available for $85 for Mötley Crüe, $75 for Machine Gun Kelly, and $65 for Lil Wayne, with both standing room and reserved seating options available.
A season gate pass for all nine days at the fair costs $25. You get tickets online by using the “TICKETS” link at www.ndstatefair.com
It’s the 59th year of the North Dakota State Fair tradition in Minot. Fair officials say they drawing over 300,000 visitors annually.
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North Dakota
North Dakota delegates react to former President Trump’s RNC speech
MILWAUKEE (KFYR/KMOT) – The Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday with former President Donald Trump accepting the Republican nomination for president.
We got the chance Thursday night to speak with members of the North Dakota delegation. When we spoke to the delegates, they talked about the enthusiasm that former President Trump brought onto the stage just a week after that assassination attempt on his life.
“Well, it was exciting. He told his story in a very frank way. And it sounds like a very unique way he’s done. It’s not like he’s going to tell it that way again,” said Ben Koppelman, delegate.
“His message was amazing is we just got to make this country great again and get back to what we’re good at working hard drilling for oil, just making America great again,” said Mary Graner, delegate.
“Well, it was longer than I thought it was going to be for sure. But, you know, he gets portrayed as the guy that sows division, and he did just the opposite,” said Scott Louser, delegate.
“Amazing. I mean, breathtaking. It was so awesome. You just felt full of hope and gratitude and promise for our country,” said Wendi Baggaley, delegate.
We spoke with more of our delegates about a whole range of topics, and we will have more follow-ups in the coming days.
Copyright 2024 KFYR. All rights reserved.
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