Category Archives: Crime and Punishment

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Good Samaritan Edition

Back in January, Benjamin Srigley likely saved the life of young Jayeon Simon after he was set upon by three Pit Bulls. Srigley ran into his home, retrieved his Ruger 9mm pistol and opened fire on the attacking canines, killing … Continue reading

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The Truth About “Gun Violence”

“A callous gunman blasted away at a city bus in Queens on Saturday, killing a 14-year-old girl riding inside,” nydailynews.com reports. “Police sources said the unidentified shooter fired off up to 10 shots at the Q6 bus as it idled … Continue reading

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Cabbie SWATs Perazzi Prez [Perhaps Shown]

  “Daniele Perazzi, president of the Italian Perazzi Shotguns firm, was taken into custody yesterday by Adams County Deputies along with several prototype shotguns.” examiner.com reports, apparently unaware that that particular Mr. Perazzi died last year. Perhaps Mauro Perazzi [above] is the … Continue reading

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New Details on Hofstra University Student Friendly Fire Fatality

  As we reported yesterday (It Should Have Been A DGU) Andrea Rubello died during a police rescue attempt after a home invader had taken her hostage. As we predicted, police have announced that Ms Rubello was killed by so-called friendly … Continue reading

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It Should Have Been a DGU: Hofstra University Student Dies in Police Shootout Edition

“Andrea Rebello lived with her twin sister in an off-campus house in Uniondale, New York. A male suspect wearing a black ski mask forced his way into the residence, which the sisters shared with two other students,” cnn.com reports. “At … Continue reading

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Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Knife-Wielding Ex-Con Edition

During the post-Newtown push for civilian disarmament, the NRA’s hewn to its anti-”gun violence” mantra: lock up the bad guys (and leave us alone). To say the gun control lobby is’t on board with the idea would be like saying Amit … Continue reading

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Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: You Only Die Twice Edition

  “Witnesses and the husband told police the group had been drinking in the garage of the couple’s home at 10024 Elliot St. when 22-year-old Anastasia Adair, a new gun enthusiast, went upstairs to a bedroom get her recently purchased … Continue reading

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