Violence

10.10.07 - Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today released the following statement:

“I am deeply saddened and troubled by the tragic shooting at SuccessTech Academy in Cleveland today. Frances and I grieve for the families, students, teachers and administrators affected by this horrible incident. Our prayers and thoughts go out to them and to the great City of Cleveland during this difficult time. The State of Ohio stands ready to assist in any way possible in the coming days and weeks.”

Source: Ohio Governor

October 2, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced $1.5 million in grants for programs that seek to reduce urban youth violence in Connecticut.

“From Bridgeport and Norwalk to New Haven and New London, these grants will help thousands of young people across Connecticut,” Governor Rell said. “The funds will be a big boost to after school programs, recreational activities and educational offerings in our cities.    » read more »

September 21, 2007 -- In a speech to the Economic Club of Detroit in May 1999, Senator Carl Levin, D-Mich., committed to speak often on the issue of gun crimes. To date, he has made 266 Senate speeches on gun crimes since 1999; his remarks follow:

Mr. President, in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech massacre, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine commissioned a panel of experts to conduct an independent review of the tragedy and make recommendations regarding improvements to Virginia’s laws, policies and procedures. Late last month, the Virginia Tech Review Panel released its report.    » read more »

Ban Will Remain Until Reforms in Place

September 21, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that she is directing the Board of Pardons and Paroles to immediately suspend approval of future parole for any inmate serving a sentence involving a violent offense. This policy, which follows the arrest Friday of a Connecticut parolee accused in a Hartford carjacking, will remain in place until reforms of the parole process are complete.    » read more »

September 14, 2007 -- “I am very worried about what has happened -- and what is happening -- in Jena, Louisiana. I do not condone violence of any kind, but this situation raises very serious questions of injustice and inequality.    » read more »

- St. Lawrence Will Use the Federal Funds to Coordinate With Office on Violence Against Women to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women on Campus
- Schumer, Author of Original VAWA Legislation: Women Should Feel Safe At All Times, And In All Places, and St. Lawrence University is Doing Great Work to Achieve This Goal

09/05/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today appealed a ruling by U.S. District Judge Ronald Whyte that struck down a law to ban the sale of ultra-violent video games to minors. The administration filed the Notice of Appeal this morning with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.    » read more »

28 August 2007 -- A new report shows rapid urbanization is leading to more crime and armed violence. The Small Arms Survey says the consequences of urbanization are especially dramatic in Africa, South East Asia and Latin America. The report finds that murder rates in some cities surpass that of some countries at war.    » read more »

Arrests, Searches Part of Ongoing Nationwide Initiative Targeting the “Outlaws”

August 15, 2007 -- WASHINGTON – Sixteen members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club were indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in Detroit on charges including violent crime in aid of racketeering, illegal drug distribution and gun violations, the Department of Justice announced today.    » read more »

August 15, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today said that grants are now available for programs that seek to reduce urban youth violence in Connecticut. Grant applications are due September 12 and awards will be announced during the week of September 24.

“We expect that 15 to 30 projects will be funded in the range of $50,000 to $100,000 each,” Governor Rell said. “We want to get the word out to all of our cities and nonprofits that this is a great opportunity to gain extra funding for programs that reach out to young people between the ages of 12 and 18.    » read more »

August 14, 2007 -- UC Davis research is shining new light on a neglected issue: marital violence in Asian Americans.

In a new analysis, the researchers found that, as expected, violence is more common among Asian-American couples who report marital distress.    » read more »

14 August 2007 -- The Iraqi army says at least 175 people have been killed and another 200 wounded in a series of suicide truck bombings targeting the minority Yazidi religious sect in northwestern Iraq.

The four bombings took place Tuesday near Kahtaniya, about 120 kilometers west of the city of Mosul.

Yazidis are members of an ancient, primarily Kurdish, religious sect.

In Washington, the White House condemned the bombings as "barbaric attacks on innocent civilians."

There has been no claim of responsibility.    » read more »

August 13, 2007 -- NEOSHO - Missouri Governor Matt Blunt today traveled to Neosho to meet with local and state law enforcement officials following yesterday’s fatal shooting at the First Congregational Church.    » read more »

11 August 2007 -- Officials say a roadside bomb has killed the governor and police chief of Iraq's southern Diwaniyah province.

The bomb Saturday struck a convoy carrying Governor Khalil Jalil Hamza and police chief Khalid Hassan, killing the two men and at least two members of their security staff.

Police say the attack occurred as the men were returning to the provincial capital of Diwaniyah from a funeral service for a tribal sheik.    » read more »

August 10, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued the following statement regarding the shooting of Broward County Sheriff Deputy Christopher Reyka:

"This tragedy, the second of its kind in just a week, is devastating. I wish to send my condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Broward County Sheriff Deputy Christopher Reyka as they face this terrible loss. Deputy Reyka will certainly be remembered for his dedication to the safety of his community.

Source: Florida Attorney General