Yoshihide Yoshida, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff of the Self-Defense Forces, left, leaves a news conference regarding punishment of members in the wake of claims by a former member that she was sexually harassed by colleagues, at the Ministry of Defense on Dec. 12, 2022. (Mainichi/Kentaro Ikushima) Japan’s Ministry of Defense has …
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More than two years after a 19-year-old Macomb County man was fatally shot after pointing a gun at undercover police officers working a drag racing assignment, prosecutors said no criminal charges will be filed against the officers. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office last week cleared the officers of any wrongdoing in the death of Michael Contrell Adams III of Eastpointe, …
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Comment on this storyComment Five years ago, Kenneil Cole’s friends speculated only half in jest that he might one day become the mayor of D.C. His story was compelling: his mother died when he was a youth, he was homeless and he had spent time in juvenile detention for robbery. But he worked hard, graduating from Delaware State University and …
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De’Ondre White trial: Day 4 of testimony Day four of witness testimony in the De’Ondre White murder trial revealed a witness claimed she felt protected by White’s actions during the 2021 mass shooting. AUSTIN, Texas – Day four of witness testimony in the De’Ondre White murder trial revealed a witness claimed she felt protected by White’s actions during the 2021 …
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Williamsport, Pa. — Self-defense claims allegedly fell short in the shooting death of man in a cable business last month, investigators said, leading to charges of criminal homicide. Kenneth Richard Michaels, 65, of Montoursville, also failed to offer aid as he stood over his brother-in-law, John Roskowski, after shooting him in the abdomen while in the lobby of Cable Services …
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Self-defense can be vital in times when a dangerous situation arises. Whether it’s on the school playground or in the streets, everyone should know at least one defense move that might just save your life. This week Keith and Kate got a lesson in self-defense and have some moves you can even try to learn …
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As a single mother of a young child, Lauren Barrash has always wanted to take a self-defense class. The Houston native also has been thinking about ways to become involved with the Jewish community. “I do feel like I need to protect myself and my son. It’s important for me to know how to use my body in defense should …
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office will host several free self-defense classes thanks to a collaboration between several service agencies in the county. Mahoning County Prosecutor Gein DeGenova announced Thursday the launch of her new program: Self Defense Trauma Informed Outreach Program (STOP), which will provide safety tips and self-defense training. According to the prosecutor’s office, tens …
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MELBOURNE, Australia — Japan’s Defense Ministry has requested another record defense budget, with the agenda featuring naval vessels, F-35 fighter jets, hypersonic weapons development and armored vehicles. The ministry announced Aug. 31 that it submitted a request for $52.9 billion to the Finance Ministry for the coming fiscal year, which starts April 1, 2024. The dollar figure continues a decade-long …
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News Under the STOP program, folks will receive tips and training on the essential components of self defense in a safe trauma-informed environment. The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office is launching a new self-defense training program. Under the STOP program, which stands for Self-Defense Trauma Informed Outreach Program, folks will receive tips and training on the essential components of self defense …
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