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DA Garza 'stands by' dropping police indictments, asking for federal review of APD protest actions

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:13:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — District Attorney Jose Garza told KXAN in a sit-down interview Tuesday that he believes the best way to get justice for protestors injured on May 31, 2020 is to prompt "systemic change" within the Austin Police Department. On Monday, his office announced the dismissal of 17 police officer indictments stemming from those protests. The DA's Office will still prosecute four officers related to the protests. In exchange, the City of Austin and DA's Office sent a request to the U.S. Department of Justice asking for a review of APD's actions during those protests. The DOJ has not yet said whether it will move forward with conducting that review."Four cases against four officers, those cases had aggravating factors from our perspective," Garza said. "The other set of cases, the 17 cases, it became clear to us that the conduct there was a byproduct of the systemic change that's really necessary."Several participants were injured by less-lethal shotgun ammunition, often refer...

Vikings rookie linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. played the game of his life in win over Raiders: ‘I’ve got that dog in me’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:13:24 GMT

LAS VEGAS — Ivan Pace Jr. was the best defensive player on the field for the Vikings on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. So, it’s only right that the undrafted rookie linebacker made the biggest play of the game, intercepting a pass in the final minute to help the Vikings hold on for a 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.It was a perfect play from Pace as he read the eyes of Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell, then jumped a hitch route intended for star receiver Davante Adams. Asked about the coverage, Pace remembered that Adams ran a hitch route on the first play of the game.“Just me in my mind getting the jitters out, I was scared to take it,” Pace said of not breaking up the pass on the first play of the game. “The last play they did the same thing, and I had to take it that time.”After making the interception in the critical moment, Pace did a backflip in the end zone while the rest of his teammates rushed to celebrate alongside him....

Nick Mullens replaces Josh Dobbs at quarterback, leads Vikings to 3-0 win over Raiders

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:13:24 GMT

LAS VEGAS — The stage was set for the Vikings to prove to everybody — including themselves — that the nasty loss heading into the bye week was a fluke. It came in the form of a brief residency in Las Vegas, which, fittingly, featured thousands upon thousands of Vikings fans making road trip to Minnesota.Instead, after a 12-10 loss to the Chicago Bears the last time out, the Vikings did very little to instill confidence in Sunday’s 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.It’s hard to feel too good about the Vikings at this point as they prep to play the Cincinnati Bengals, the Detroit Lions (twice), and the Green Bay Packers over the next month.The offense was once again nonexistent with journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs leading the charge. It got so bad that the Vikings turned to veteran quarterback Nick Mullens down the stretch.The defense was the only reason the Vikings were in position to win the game. It’s been a common theme as of late, and...

Vet getting back pay after You Paid For It report

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:13:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- New information about one of the most significant You Paid For It Reports of the year. It’s our report on the Veterans Administration not paying an army veteran his pension check for five months. His wife called the You Paid For It team when she couldn’t get through to VA for help. He will now get back pay in addition to monthly checks going forward.Veteran Michael Martin Kovac wasn’t able to talk to us because of his medical condition. His wife, Val, did talk to us in an emotional interview. But the day after the first story aired, we were still waiting for action from VA.Val was waiting too. Investigator Elliott Davis went back to interview Val Kovac on Tuesday. He asked her if she had heard from the VA. Court docs: Woman made $100K for unworked hours at Chesterfield nursing home ”No, not at all, I checked the voice messages. The ones that are saved and the ones that are new today. There’s nothing on there from them,” said KovacElliott Davis called US Senator Eric ...

Reflecting on the anniversary of the deadly 2021 tornado outbreak

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:13:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Today marks the second anniversary of the deadly 2021 tornado outbreak that took several lives in the St. Louis area, including six at the Amazon fulfillment center in Edwardsville, Illinois.Extreme Weather Specialist Chris Higgins takes a look back at a night few in this area will ever forget.

Russell Wilson on Broncos WR Courtland Sutton: “He can catch everything”

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:13:24 GMT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is turning the improbable into the routine.In Denver’s 24-7 road win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, he added another crazy grab to his growing 2023 season highlight reel.With 6:05 left in the third quarter, Wilson launched a pass 46 yards toward the end zone, where Sutton made a one-handed touchdown catch that drew a loud roar from the thousands of orange-clad fans inside SoFi Stadium.“He can catch everything,” Wilson said.From toe-tap grabs to Moss-ing defenders, Sutton has done it all this season. Against the Chiefs in Week 6, he made a leaping one-handed touchdown catch in the corner of the end zone. In Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills, he maintained his balance while using every last centimeter of the end zone to reel in an off-balance touchdown pass from Wilson.Catching Wilson’s 46-yarder on Sunday with defensive back Michael Davis hanging onto him was just the latest in a long list of jaw-dropping mome...

Former San Jose Sharks forward diagnosed with form of cancer

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:13:24 GMT

Former San Jose Sharks forward Tony Granato announced Sunday night that he has been diagnosed with a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and will begin treatment this week.Granato, 59, wrote on his account on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he would be taking a temporary leave of absence from being a part of Chicago Blackhawks broadcasts on NBC Sports Chicago, as well as the NHL Network, to begin his treatment.“I wish I could reach out to everyone individually, but felt like this was the best way to share the news,” Granato wrote. “My family, faith, and friends will be my strength to help me through my treatments. I appreciate all the love and support I have received already.“With the holiday season here, cherish the times with your loved ones, as I know I will.”Granato played 773 games over a 13-year NHL career that began in 1988 with the New York Rangers and ended in 2001 with the Sharks. Starting in 1996, Granato spent the final five years of his career in San Jose and had 99...

St. Mary’s Co. horse and buggy collision seriously injures 2, kills horse

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:13:24 GMT

Two people sustained life-threatening injuries and a horse died after a serious collision in Leonardtown, Maryland, on Sunday, according to deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.The department said, just before noon, deputies responded to the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Pin Cushion Road. On the scene, they found that a vehicle had collided with a horse and buggy, ejecting all four occupants from the buggy and killing the horse.According to a news release, a preliminary investigation revealed that a juvenile was operating the horse and buggy, which was carrying three additional family members.The buggy was stationary at the intersection when the horse unexpectedly reared and bucked, according to the sheriff’s office. This caused the buggy to enter Point Lookout Road, where it was struck by a vehicle.The juvenile and one adult passenger from the buggy sustained life-threatening injuries,and were transported to the University of Maryland Capi...

Recuperan restos de otro tripulante de avión militar de EEUU estrellado frente a Japón

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:13:24 GMT

Buzos de la marina estadounidense hallaron el domingo los restos del séptimo de ocho tripulantes de una nave militar Osprey que se estrelló en el mar cerca del sur de Japón durante una misión de entrenamiento.La aeronave CV-22 Osprey de la Fuerza Aérea se estrelló el 29 de noviembre frente a la Isla Yakushima en el suroeste de Japón rumbo a Okinawa. Habían sido recuperados los restos de seis tripulantes, incluyendo cinco dentro de la nave sumergida.El Comando de Operaciones Especiales de la Fuerza Aérea de Estados Unidos indicó en un comunicado que el cadáver recuperado por los buzos de la Fuerza Aérea era de uno de los dos tripulantes que estaban desaparecidos. La identidad del militar ha sido verificada pero no se hará pública hasta que sean notificados los familiares, sostuvo el comando.“Actualmente hay un esfuerzo combinado para ubicar y recuperar los restos del octavo tripulante”, afirmó. Buzos estadounidenses hallan partes de avión siniestrado en Japón ...

Oilers win 7th straight, beating Devils 4-1 to reach .500 at 12-12-1

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:13:24 GMT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for his first NHL victory in almost two years and the Edmonton Oilers ran their winning streak to seven, beating the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday.Pickard last won in the NHL on Jan. 28, 2022, with the Detroit Red Wings. He made his fourth appearance of the season for the Oilers and also has played four games this season for Bakersfield in the American Hockey League.Derek Ryan, Evan Bouchard Connor McDavid and Evander Kane, with an empty-netter, scored to help Edmonton improve to 12-12-1. Kane and McDavid each added an assist, and Bouchard extended his points streak to 11 games and McDavid pushed his to nine.Jesper Bratt scored for New Jersey, and Akira Schmid made 26 saves. Coming off their third straight victory Saturday in Calgary, the Devils dropped to 14-11-1.RANGERS 4, KINGS 1NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Quick made 25 saves against his former team and New York handed Los Angeles its second road loss in two nights following an...