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Sacramento police who killed Stephon Clark won’t be charged
By DON THOMPSON
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s attorney general announced Tuesday that he won’t charge two Sacramento police officers who fatally shot an unarmed black man last year, joining a local prosecutor in finding that the officers reasonably believed Stephon Clark had a gun as he moved toward them.
Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the results of a nearly yearlong investigation after telling Clark’s mother privately. He acknowledged that it was not what Clark’s family wanted but said the evidence showed the officers had reason to believe their lives were in danger, though investigators found only a cellphone. SeQuette Clark did not comment Tuesday on Becerra’s findings.
The Tommie Robinson American Legion Post 802
Dallas – The Tommie Robinson American Legion Post 802 will observe its anniversary with a salute to the black soldier. This will take place Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Veteran Resource Center in Dallas. Mr. Jerry Sillemon will be the speaker. Mr. Sillemon was the FIRST African American Navy Seal.
Kelly tells CBS ‘I didn’t do this stuff’ in interview
CHICAGO (AP) — In his first interview since being charged with sexually abusing four people, including three underage girls, R. Kelly says he “didn’t do this stuff” and he’s fighting for his life.
The R&B singer, out on bail after his Feb. 22 arrest in Chicago, gave the interview to Gayle King of “CBS This Morning,” with excerpts airing Tuesday night. More of the interview will air Wednesday and Thursday on “CBS This Morning.”
In an excerpt, Kelly tells King that rumors of him having sex with and abusing underage girls are, “Not true.
Financing Your Franchise Is Upcoming Lunch & Learn Topic at Frazier House
Dallas – Financing Your Franchise is the March Lunch & Learn topic to be presented at Frazier House. Join us Tuesday, March 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue. This workshop will help clarify your thinking about how to finance your business whether you are a franchisor, an existing business or a startup business.
The Lunch & Learn Series is a signature program of the Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center. It launched in July 2018 with Marketing Basics and continues each month with a class that provides learning opportunities for small businesses and nonprofit organizations, specifically targeted to those in the South Dallas area.
To register: https://www.zwhjcoc.org/classes-franchise
The classes are free and open to the public. Join us in person or via Facebook Live. Bring your lunch; we will provide the drinks. For more information, email: info@zwhjcoc.org or call Jasmine Anderson at 214.324.4443.
Former Dallas City Council member Carolyn Davis
Dallas – Former Dallas City Council member, Carolyn Davis pleaded guilty to accepting bribes from a real estate developer in exchange for support of an affordable housing project during the time she was chair of the council’s Housing Committee. She is being charged for taking $40,000 from developer Ruel Hamilton between November, 2013 to June, 2015.
Rep. Eric Johnson to File Anti-Corruption Bill in Wake of Latest Dallas Bribery Scandal
AUSTIN, TEXAS –State Rep. Eric Johnson said Monday he will file legislation this week to eradicate corruption surrounding the awarding of affordable housing tax credits.
Rep. Johnson, who sits on the House Urban Affairs Committee, announced his proposal just days after a former Dallas City Councilwoman pleaded guilty for accepting bribes from a real estate developer in exchange for her support of an affordable housing project. She was the latest elected official from Dallas found to have used their power over affordable housing programs for personal enrichment.
When developers are seeking affordable housing tax credits, support from elected officials is part of the criteria used to evaluate those proposals. Under Rep. Johnson’s bill, backing from elected officials would no longer factor into the evaluation and scoring process.
“Too many elected officials have abused their role in this process and abandoned their commitment to their constituents,” said Rep. Johnson, D-Dallas. “These stories have become far too familiar, and I’m tired of reacting to the crimes. We need to prevent the crimes.”
