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DC’s Leaders Debate Impact of Proposed Criminal Code Changes
Washington, D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser, high legislation enforcement officers and the D.C. Council met Tuesday to speak about proposed modifications to the prison code.
District leaders lately started overhauling D.C.’s prison code which has not been up to date in over 100 years. In the course of the assembly, Bowser and the D.C. Council mentioned the proposed modifications and the impression they might have on the prison justice system.
“The idea, we’re not against, however we’re against inserting that burden on our courts, that are experiencing a emptiness disaster and one which we regionally can’t change,” Bowser mentioned.
Whereas either side agree on many of the modifications, Bowser warned a number of the proposals might impression an already overburdened courtroom system.
Council member Charles Allen, who chairs the committee in control of the modifications, mentioned he helps permitting defendants charged with misdemeanors to request a jury trial if they may face jail time.
“That was one thing that acquired taken away within the Nineteen Nineties. We have got to ensure we return the best to a jury courtroom, and likewise be certain that we work with the courts,” Allen mentioned.
Bowser would really like the modifications to misdemeanor trials faraway from the laws and placed on maintain.
For the primary time in additional than 100 years, the District is overhauling its prison code. The huge enterprise can have a big effect on the D.C.’s prison justice system. News4’s Mark Segraves takes a take a look at a number of the modifications
“It doesn’t have to maneuver now, if the council thinks that it may very well be phased in and occur in 2030, what’s the urgency in shifting it proper now earlier than we have now full info from the courts,” Bowser mentioned.
In a letter to Allen, Anita Josey-Herring D.C.’s Superior Court docket’s chief decide warned the change would require extra residents to serve on juries and extra judges to deal with the instances.
Doug Buchanan, a D.C. Superior Court docket spokesperson informed News4 that the courts are already stretched to the restrict.
“With out swift and fast motion from federal lawmakers to handle the continuing judicial emptiness disaster throughout the D.C. courts, our potential to maintain a fair higher workload than we’re presently enduring shouldn’t be possible neither is it real looking,” Buchanan mentioned.
In accordance with the chief decide workplace, the courts are approved by the federal authorities to have 62 judges however there are 14 present vacancies, and that quantity is anticipated to develop to twenty vacancies by the tip of subsequent yr.
The District’s courtroom system is run by the federal authorities and judges are appointed by the U.S. president which suggests native officers can’t do something to extend the variety of judges on the bench.
Bowser mentioned she has urged the White Home and the U.S. Senate to expedite the nominations of judges to D.C.’s courts.
The D.C. Council is anticipated to take its first vote on the prison code modifications in committee this week.
Washington, D.C
Infant’s death ruled a homicide in DC, police seek answers
WASHINGTON – D.C. police are investigating the death of a 1-year-old over the weekend as a homicide.
Police identified the victim as Journee Moore, who lives in Upper Marlboro.
Around 10:45 Saturday night, police got a call about a child in cardiac arrest inside an apartment building at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Rodman Street in Northwest D.C.
Moore was taken to Children’s National Hospital where she later died.
Sunday, the Medical Examiner’s Office did an autopsy and discovered Moore had multiple blunt force trauma injuries, and have determined her death was a homicide.
“That’s crazy. A 1-year-old, I just can’t get over the fact that it’s a 1-year-old. The baby is 1. Who would want to do something like that to a child?” said Lisha Quarles, who is a caretaker for a man who lives inside the apartment.
“I can’t even think about it. It’s too sad,” said Yana Vierboon, who lives in the neighborhood.
FOX 5 has learned the incident appears to be domestic in nature.
No charges have been filed at this time nor have any suspects been named.
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Early voting begins in Nebraska and Washington, DC
Nebraska and Washington, D.C., began early voting on Monday. Here is the information you need to register and vote in both.
Nebraska’s 2nd district could be critical on the path to 270
Nebraska is red territory. Former President Trump won the state by 19 points in the last presidential election and 25 points in 2016.
But the state has long allocated its electoral votes differently than most other states, and that could give Harris an opportunity.
The scenario goes like this: Vice President Harris wins Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and the less competitive states that President Biden won in 2020 (i.e. excluding Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina).
That gives her 269 electoral votes, resulting in a tie that would, in the end, very likely hand Trump the election.
To win with the majority of the electoral college, either Harris or Trump needs 270 votes.
Nebraska’s 2nd district would provide that one extra vote.
(Maine and Nebraska are the only states that award electoral college votes both to the winner of the statewide vote, and the winner of the same vote but separated by congressional district.)
The district has voted for two Democrats and two Republicans in the last four elections:
- In 2020, Biden won with 51.95% to Trump’s 45.45%.
- In 2016, Trump won with 47.16% to Clinton’s 44.92%.
- In 2012, Romney won with 52.85% to Obama’s 45.70%.
- In 2008, Obama won with 49.97% to McCain’s 48.75%.
Omaha and its suburbs make up a significant part of the district’s population, and the city has a disproportionately high percentage of people with a college education. That gives Harris the edge. Nebraska’s 2nd district is ranked Lean D on the Fox News Power Rankings.
Nebraska’s 2nd district is also, of course, home to a U.S. House race. Center-right Republican Rep. Don Bacon has held the seat since 2017, but as last week’s Power Rankings revealed, he is locked in a close battle with second-time rival and Democratic State Sen. Tony Vargas. The district is ranked a Toss Up.
Finally, Nebraskans will also vote in two U.S. Senate races this year. The one to watch is the regular election between incumbent Republican Sen. Deb Fischer, who has won the seat twice beginning in 2012, and independent challenger Dan Osborn, a Navy veteran and local union leader. Fischer has a clear advantage, but the race moved to Likely R last week.
How to vote in Nebraska
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For comprehensive and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, processes and deadlines, please go to Vote.gov and the election website for Nebraska.
Voting by mail
Nebraska began absentee voting on Monday. Applicants do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. The state must receive a ballot application by Oct. 25, and that ballot must be delivered to state officials by Nov. 5.
Early in-person voting
Nebraska will begin early in-person voting on Oct. 7, and it will run through Nov. 4.
Voter registration
Nebraska residents can register to vote online or by mail through Oct. 18. They can register in-person through Oct. 25.
How to vote in Washington, D.C.
This is a guide to registration and early voting. For comprehensive and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, processes and deadlines, please go to Vote.gov and the election website for Washington, D.C.
Voting by mail
Washington, D.C., began absentee voting on Monday. Registered voters do not need to apply for a ballot, as the district will begin sending ballots to all active registered voters this week. Ballots can be returned by mail or in person through election day.
Early in-person voting
Washington, D.C. will begin early in-person voting on Oct. 28, and it will run through Nov. 3.
Voter registration
Residents of the nation’s capital can register to vote online or by mail through Oct. 15. They can also register in-person during early voting (Oct. 28-Nov. 3) and on election day.
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