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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Cheat Sheet - Beaten by Chicago’s Dirtiest Cop

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September 16, 2014
ABUSE OF POWER

Rita King, a homeless woman in one of Chicago's worst neighborhoods, says she encountered her greatest danger from a cop. Commander Glenn Evans allegedly beat her in 2011, threatening to push her nose into her brain. Worse, this wasn't Evans's first run-in with the law, reports Justin Glawe. The veteran officer has been the subject of six lawsuits since 1986 and cost the city more than $250,000 in misconduct claims.

SERIAL ABUSE?

Adrian Peterson may have also beaten another son of his, according to photo and text evidence that surfaced Monday. The Minnesota Vikings star is being charged with felony injury to a child after beating his 4-year-old son so hard with a tree branch in May that he left cuts and bruises on the boy's back, buttocks, ankles, legs, and scrotum. Another 4-year-old boy, who has a different mother, was given an injury that left a scar over his eye after "he got a whoopin in the car," according to text messages between Peterson and the mother.

REINFORCEMENTS

The U.S. will step up efforts to combat the Ebola crisis that's ravaging West Africa. On Tuesday, President Obama will announce a plan to send 3,000 U.S. military personnel to the region in an effort to rein in the highly contagious virus. The U.S. aims to build 17 new health-care facilities with 100 beds each and train as many as 500 health-care workers a week. It also plans to establish a joint command based in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, to coordinate U.S. and international efforts. A source told the AP that it would take about two weeks to get U.S. personnel set up in the region; he added that the Pentagon has already asked Congress to redirect some of the $500 million for overseas contingency operations to the West Africa efforts. The Ebola virus has so far claimed the lives of more than 2,200 people.

WATCH YOUR BACK

Iran may be helping the U.S. as it combats ISIS in Iraq, but Tehran may not be so friendly when it comes to Syria. A post-ISIS Syria would ultimately cut Iran's influence on the country, writes Jake Siegel. As a result, it's in Tehran's best interest to kept Syria unstable and thwart U.S. efforts.

INNOCENCE LOST

The Syrian women and girls who have fled ISIS's reign of terror face a new threat in refugee camps. At their most vulnerable, they must now navigate a hostile minefield of sexual malice, reports Chandra Kellison. From child marriages to sexual assault, Syrian girls and women cannot find refuge in these camps.


Taliban Attack
Kabul Suicide Bomber Kills Foreign Troops
In blast near U.S. embassy.
BUSY BEE
Ukraine Passes Eastern Autonomy Bills
And European Union trade bill
RUN AND COVER
Philippines Volcano Forces 12K to Flee
Mount Mayon could erupt in weeks.
Fill the ATMs
Millions of Banknotes Sent to Scotland
In case a "yes" vote sparks run.
NO CHECKS
Obamacare Abortion Rule Isn't Followed
Federal cash being spent on elective abortions.

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