1. California police plead for help amid officer shortage as union boss warns of unprecedented riot ‘onslaught’
Protests against Los Angeles’ immigration raids have led to violence, with rioters attacking law enforcement officers and setting self-driving electric vehicles on fire. Over 640 highway patrol officers and 400 Special Response Team officers have been deployed to assist in maintaining peace. More than 500 arrests have been made, with charges ranging from assault against police officers to possession of weapons. Law enforcement officers have been injured, with one officer narrowly escaping a fatal injury from a rock thrown by a protester. Civilians are urged to report violent protesters to help ensure the safety of both law enforcement and peaceful demonstrators. President Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard soldiers and Marines to Los Angeles to quell the violence.
2. Border Patrol agents shut down massive drug smuggling tunnel between Tijuana and San Diego
U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered and disabled a nearly 3,000-foot-long narcotics smuggling tunnel under the US-Mexico border, linking Tijuana and San Diego. The tunnel was found in early April while still under construction, with a projected exit point near a commercial warehouse in San Diego. Authorities described the tunnel as “highly sophisticated,” equipped with lighting, electrical wiring, ventilation systems, and a track system for transporting contraband. The entrance to the tunnel was found inside a house in Tijuana, covered with freshly laid tile. To prevent its use by Foreign Terrorist Organizations, thousands of gallons of concrete will be poured into the tunnel, highlighting the importance of disrupting such smuggling routes to protect American lives.
3. Vindicated Karen Read thanks ‘greatest’ legal team as jurors deliver not guilty verdict in boyfriend’s death
Karen Read was acquitted of all homicide-related charges in the 2022 death of her former boyfriend, Boston cop John O’Keefe. She was found guilty of drunken driving and sentenced to a year of probation. Read’s legal team, including attorneys from Boston, New York, and Los Angeles, was credited for the successful defense. The high-profile case has elevated the careers of the defense attorneys, who are expected to handle more celebrity cases in the future. The defense team’s performance in the trial has garnered attention and praise, with expectations of increased fame and business opportunities for the lawyers involved.
4. American cyclist’s global adventure derailed when ‘bombs started falling’ in Iran
A Minnesota man named Ian Andersen, who was on a mission to cycle across all seven continents, had to change his plans due to Israel’s air strikes on Iran. He rode to Azerbaijan to avoid the conflict. Andersen, along with his local guide, witnessed the bombings in Iran and had to take shelter. His family, friends, and social media followers were worried about his safety. The U.S. State Department advised him to leave for Azerbaijan or Turkey, and he successfully obtained a visa to Azerbaijan with the help of a friend. Andersen, who sees biking as his escape, has faced risks before and remains determined to continue his journey, planning to head to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next.
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