Preparedness
Memphis Pastor’s Pursuit of Justice After Being Shot In The Face
Rev. Clemmie Livingston Jr., a 71-year-old pastor at the New Zionfield Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, suffered a horrifying experience on February 25th when he was shot in the face, left for dead by thugs attempting to steal a car just outside his place of worship. But despite his harrowing ordeal, he fears his case may not be afforded the justice he deserves due to the leniency of the local district attorney’s office.
As he bravely recounted to WREG-TV after numerous surgeries, he said, “Laying there, I kept saying to myself that I’ll be dead in a little while. Well, what would a person say when they bleeding in the manner that I was bleeding?”
While on his knees, Livingston claims he had a profound spiritual communication: “He said to me, ‘Stop trying to die and start back living,'” said the pastor. “In my spirit and in my heart, I know that Jesus brought me through this.”
His recovery is far from over, requiring a face brace and potentially requiring further surgery – a bone graft or a metal plate insertion in his jaw. “I am still not able to eat like normal people, and, of course, my bone is still shattered down there,” he told WHBQ-TV.
However, this physical ordeal isn’t the only burden that the pastor is carrying. The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has given him another reason to be aggrieved.
An 18-year-old, R’Shunio Greer, was apprehended in May concerning unrelated car theft and aggravated assault cases. WHBQ reported that images of Greer were discovered in the stolen Corvette belonging to the victim. It was claimed that he had admitted to being present during the pastor’s shooting and was known to be driving one of the two Camaros seen at the scene by witnesses.
Despite these serious accusations, all charges relating to the pastor’s case have been dropped by the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, except for theft. The attorney in charge, Steve Mulroy, has a reputation for leniency towards criminals and has reportedly received donations from Soros-linked organizations.
“I don’t let things disappoint me such as this,” Livingston bravely said. “I feel like the judicial system, they do what they want to do anyway.”
The DA’s office tried to attribute the dismissal of charges to the absence of witnesses, but Livingston firmly refuted this. “I was stunned when they said there were not any witnesses there, knowing that we were there,” said the pastor. “That was the thing that shocked me.”
Mulroy’s office has been revealed to have misled public opinion, as the aggravated robbery charge was dropped even though witnesses were indeed present for the hearing.
Despite this, the pastor remains hopeful. He prays for justice, not just for his case, but also for the rehabilitation of those who attacked him.
This is not the only case in Shelby County where Mulroy’s office has been accused of leniency with serious criminals. Mulroy signaled an inclination toward rehabilitation, rather than punishment, for felons caught with illegal firearms, arguing it was a way to address racial disparities.
State Senator Brent Taylor criticized Mulroy’s approach, saying, “In a city plagued by gun violence, the thought that our DA will not aggressively prosecute felons in possession of a firearm is not only nonsensical, but it is dangerous. Our county is being targeted by restorative justice scheming groups because they know our DA is weak, compliant, and acquiescent. Not only is it harming our community, but it’s harming law enforcement across the state.”
Taylor has since informed Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally of his intent to remove Mulroy, who responded affirmatively, stating, “DA Mulroy’s record of refusal to prosecute laws he does not personally care for is long-standing and clear. I believe it is time for him to go.”
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A tragic incident in Michigan has resulted in a teenage boy facing severe charges after allegedly shooting another teen and fatally wounding the teen’s mother, who was trying to protect her son.
Anthony Deshawn Sneed, 15, is being charged as an adult with multiple serious offenses stemming from the incident that occurred on September 4th in Clinton Township.
The charges against Sneed include felony murder as a juvenile defendant, second-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, and four counts of felony firearm possession.
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the conflict began when Sneed got into a fight with the son of Tanseen Sherrod.
During the altercation, Sneed allegedly stole a handgun from the other teen.
When Sherrod attempted to intervene in hopes of calming the situation, she was tragically shot by Sneed, authorities reported.
Details surrounding the exact nature of the fatal confrontation have not been made public.
The other teen involved in the incident was also shot and sustained critical injuries, though his current condition has not been disclosed.
Following the shooting, Sneed fled the scene but turned himself in to Detroit authorities the following day.
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An Arizona man has been charged with the murder of his childhood friend after the headless body of Alijah Bradley was discovered in the desert. The remains of the 24-year-old were found near Gila Bend, just days after his family had reported him missing.
Samuel Bush, 23, faces charges of second-degree intentional murder and concealing a body, with the charges being filed on September 4.
Bradley’s family was left puzzled over the motive behind the murder. A relative, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed their confusion to local news outlets KPHO and KTVK, stating, “We honestly don’t know. He was Sam’s best friend. He was Sam’s only friend.”
The family had reported Bradley missing on August 15 after he failed to show up for work and his mother had not heard from him. Bush had initially told the family he was unaware of Bradley’s whereabouts.
Using GPS coordinates, Bradley’s car was tracked to a remote desert location. On August 19, police found both the car and Bradley’s remains.
Authorities revealed that Bradley’s body had been dismembered, and confirmed that all parts of his remains had been recovered. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has yet to comment on a potential motive for the crime.
Bradley’s aunt, Melissa McNeal, shared her sorrow with ABC15, stating, “It’s devastating. He was just beginning his adulthood.” She added, “I don’t feel a relief or anything because – it doesn’t bring him back. It doesn’t fix anything.”
Bradley’s mother, who chose not to be named, committed herself to seeking justice for her son, saying, “I’m committing my life to obtaining justice for my son.”
Bradley was a Northern Arizona University graduate and had recently celebrated his birthday. A fundraising page set up for his family described him as being “known for his free spirit and wild soul.”
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A California family experienced a terrifying ordeal during their Labor Day picnic when their 5-year-old son was attacked by a mountain lion. The incident occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Tapia Day Use Area of Malibu State Creek Park in Calabasas, as reported by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office.
The boy’s family and several other adults and children were enjoying their time when the mountain lion suddenly grabbed the child by the head and began to run.
“Somebody screamed the baby’s name, and his dad started running,” the boy’s aunt recounted.
“The father grabbed the mountain lion with his hands, and he just fought. Then the mountain lion let go.”
The dramatic rescue unfolded in front of about 40 onlookers, some of whom noted that the mountain lion appeared completely unafraid during the attack.
Male mountain lions can weigh up to 150 pounds and measure up to 8 feet in length, making the father’s actions even more heroic.
The boy was promptly airlifted to Northridge Hospital Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. He was released later that Sunday but had to return to the hospital on Monday due to complications involving his eyes.
Upon arrival at the scene, California State Park rangers and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers found the mountain lion crouched in a tree near the picnic area.
The animal was deemed a threat to public safety and was euthanized by a ranger.
Wildlife officers collected evidence from the boy’s injuries, including DNA swabs from the bite marks, which were matched to the mountain lion.
“CDFW and State Park officials are thankful that the family is safe, and the child is recovering and no one else was injured,” the CDFW stated.
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Bob Kirin
July 13, 2024 at 3:29 pm
Maybe the best thing would be that what happened to pastor would happen to that miserable DA. He deserves it!! When will people wake up and vote for conservatives who actually believe in “justice for all”???