Anti-violence activists charged in vicious attack

[lostinblue 1,989]

Anti-violence activists charged in vicious attack

WASHINGTON, Pa. — Two "Stop the Violence" organizers allegedly beat one of their colleagues so severely that he vomited blood and was left unconscious in critical condition.

Nikole Ardeno and Emanuel Velez, both 30, accused their former roommate of stealing their property, and allegedly punched and kicked him in the street until he had seizures. Arrested moments later, Ardeno was still wearing the same "Stop the Violence" T-shirt she had on the night before when she coordinated a march protesting two recent shootings, Washington Police Chief Chris Luppino said.

The victim, Joshua Magraff, also is a community organizer with the anti-violence group, and shared an apartment with the suspects until recently.

Online court records don't list lawyers for the defendants, who face a preliminary hearing Nov. 10 on charges of aggravated assault, conspiracy, simple assault and disorderly conduct.

Local "Stop the Violence" leader Suzanne Kelley said she hopes to hear from Ardeno, and insisted that "we don't promote violence at all."

"I can't believe this is going on. I don't want the community to get a negative effect from this because they back us," Kelley said.

Police believe Ardeno and Velez attacked Magraff on Tuesday because he had gone to the apartment they had shared to collect his belongings. Ardeno and Velez had come to a police station about 20 minutes earlier, accusing Magraff of burglary, but police said he appeared to be taking only items that belonged to him as he moved out, Luppino said.

Magraff was still unconscious and in critical condition Wednesday at UPMC Mercy hospital in Pittsburgh, Luppino said. A hospital spokeswoman declined to provide an update Thursday, citing a policy against releasing information about crime victims.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/10/30/3459792_police-2-anti-violence-organizers.html?rh=1

The same folks that argue in favor of doing away with stand your ground laws .

Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/10/30/3459792_police-2-anti-violence-organizers.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Naturally... the exact same people. But of course. Naturally anyone who opposes stand your ground laws feels that it is OK to kick someone half to death. That's a reasonable point of view isn't it

I guess demonising the opposition is easier than actually having to consider their arguments.

Seems to me that the only person you're deluding is yourself.

Edited October 31, 2014 by Hail Ming!

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Anti-violence activists charged in vicious attack

WASHINGTON, Pa. — Two "Stop the Violence" organizers allegedly beat one of their colleagues so severely that he vomited blood and was left unconscious in critical condition.

Nikole Ardeno and Emanuel Velez, both 30, accused their former roommate of stealing their property, and allegedly punched and kicked him in the street until he had seizures. Arrested moments later, Ardeno was still wearing the same "Stop the Violence" T-shirt she had on the night before when she coordinated a march protesting two recent shootings, Washington Police Chief Chris Luppino said.

The victim, Joshua Magraff, also is a community organizer with the anti-violence group, and shared an apartment with the suspects until recently.

Online court records don't list lawyers for the defendants, who face a preliminary hearing Nov. 10 on charges of aggravated assault, conspiracy, simple assault and disorderly conduct.

Local "Stop the Violence" leader Suzanne Kelley said she hopes to hear from Ardeno, and insisted that "we don't promote violence at all."

"I can't believe this is going on. I don't want the community to get a negative effect from this because they back us," Kelley said.

Police believe Ardeno and Velez attacked Magraff on Tuesday because he had gone to the apartment they had shared to collect his belongings. Ardeno and Velez had come to a police station about 20 minutes earlier, accusing Magraff of burglary, but police said he appeared to be taking only items that belonged to him as he moved out, Luppino said.

Magraff was still unconscious and in critical condition Wednesday at UPMC Mercy hospital in Pittsburgh, Luppino said. A hospital spokeswoman declined to provide an update Thursday, citing a policy against releasing information about crime victims.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/10/30/3459792_police-2-anti-violence-organizers.html?rh=1

The same folks that argue in favor of doing away with stand your ground laws .

Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/10/30/3459792_police-2-anti-violence-organizers.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy

Hardly news worthy. After the Peaceful protestors in Ferguson burned the place to the ground and called for the lynching of the police office, we expect this kind of madness.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Hardly news worthy. After the Peaceful protestors in Ferguson burned the place to the ground and called for the lynching of the police office, we expect this kind of madness.

You expect this kind of madness from who? What are you saying?

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

You expect this kind of madness from who? What are you saying?

From any radical group that labels itself as peaceful or tolerant, neither are usually true and this includes right groups like Pentecostals that preach the love of Jesus but can be the most mean spirtied people you will ever meet

[Janelle2002 3,865]

From any radical group that labels itself as peaceful or tolerant, neither are usually true and this includes right groups like Pentecostals that preach the love of Jesus but can be the most mean spirtied people you will ever meet

Awesome job at clarifying your statement. I agree with you. Shocking as it may be.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Awesome job at clarifying your statement. I agree with you. Shocking as it may be.

LOL I am just F ing with you. Of course I meant all black people ....

Mod note--That was sarcasm

[lostinblue 1,989]

You expect this kind of madness from who? What are you saying?

community organizers. ..

American Muslim Says He Is Prepared To Engage In Jihad To Support #Ferguson Protests

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

LOL I am just F ing with you. Of course I meant all black people ....

Mod note--That was sarcasm

That was funny right there.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

community organizers. ..

American Muslim Says He Is Prepared To Engage In Jihad To Support #Ferguson Protests

So did the people in Ferguson ask for this help?

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

community organizers. ..

American Muslim Says He Is Prepared To Engage In Jihad To Support #Ferguson Protests

Considering what the word Jihad actually means, Ferguson is in need.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

So did the people in Ferguson ask for this help?

Nah, but you know how Lib operates. If there is evidence of one bad person of Muslim faith or black skin color, he justifies his stance. So this tweet has just reaffirmed what he already believes.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Considering what the word Jihad actually means, Ferguson is in need.

I know what Jihad means but someone else doesn't.

I think someone is implying the people of Ferguson are asking for the help of terrorist instead of understanding what the meaning of Jihad is.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I know what Jihad means but someone else doesn't.

I think someone is implying the people of Ferguson are asking for the help of terrorist instead of understanding what the meaning of Jihad is.

Pretty much. Jihad has been hijacked and is only referenced in the terrorism.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I know what Jihad means but someone else doesn't.

I think someone is implying the people of Ferguson are asking for the help of terrorist instead of understanding what the meaning of Jihad is.

I agree they don't need his help. They have unleashed enough terror just fine without him