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Tennessee cops raided man’s home after he criticized officer for speeding: lawsuit

A Tennessee man sued the Kingsport Police Department, alleging that officers raided his home and arrested him in retaliation for filming and criticizing an officer who was speeding. After multiple trials, an appellate court overturned his disorderly conduct conviction and dismissed the charge. The case, filed by FIRE, raises First Amendment concerns about police retaliation against critics.

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Danny Tommo is arrested at a petrol station for criminal damage after filming himself slashing Channel dinghy with rescuer on board

Right-wing activist Danny Tommo was arrested at a BP petrol station on suspicion of criminal damage and endangerment after filming himself slashing a Channel migrant dinghy that had a rescue crew member aboard. The article recounts the arrest video, police statements, and Tommy Robinson's appeal for support.

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Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s ex-bodyguard in ‘homewrecker’ case trashes her Arizona home, causes $200K in damage

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's ex-bodyguard and former lover, Matthew Ammel, allegedly broke into her Arizona home and caused over $200,000 in damage, including throwing paintings into her pool. Ammel, an Army veteran with PTSD, was arrested on felony criminal damage charges but released without bond and placed on electronic monitoring. The incident follows a 'homewrecker' lawsuit filed by Ammel's ex-wife accusing Sinema of destroying their marriage.

Right 2.6

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Remains of Texas college student Jason Landry ID’d 6 years after he vanished driving home for Christmas

DNA testing confirmed that skeletal remains found in Caldwell County, Texas, belong to Jason Landry, a Texas State University student who disappeared in December 2020 after crashing his car while driving home for Christmas. Authorities said the remains shed no new light on his death and that there is no indication of foul play. The Landry family has been notified and the Texas Attorney General's Cold Case Unit continues to investigate.

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We're trying to buy our flat's freehold from the council: Is the £11,026 they're charging us a rip off or fair?

A reader asks whether a £11,026 council charge to buy the freehold of their flat is fair, given their 82-year lease and roof repair issues. Experts say the figure is reasonable based on the flat's £600,000 value, and explain that roof costs wouldn't meaningfully reduce the premium. The article provides personal finance guidance on leasehold enfranchisement without taking a political side.

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Mother of teen who died ‘deeply hurt’ that NHS staff may have accessed son’s records inappropriately

The mother of Oliver McGowan, an autistic teenager who died in 2016 after being given anti-psychotic medication, says she is 'deeply hurt' that NHS staff may have inappropriately accessed his medical records. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is investigating several staff members and has referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office amid wider concerns about NHS record snooping.

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Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens

Leaked documents show the Prison Governors' Association warned members in England and Wales against using unsafe or inadequate cells amid worsening overcrowding, with the adult male estate at 98.5% capacity. Staff describe doubling up in single cells and failing infrastructure, while the government cites early releases and new places. The Ministry of Justice says cells are only doubled up where safe.

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