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To: longnshort who wrote (88338)

5/17/2012 2:18:26 PM

From: joseffy

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Delegate warns of 'black youth mobs' McDonough urges 'no-travel zone' at Inner Harbor

Del. Patrick L. McDonough, a Republican representing District 7 in Baltimore and Harford counties. (Kim Hairston, Baltimore Sun / May 12, 2011)

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By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun May 17, 2012
baltimoresun.com

A Baltimore County delegate said Wednesday that the governor should send in the Maryland State Police to control "roving mobs of black youths" at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, prompting a colleague to label the message "race-baiting."

Del. Patrick L. McDonough, a Republican whose district includes part of Harford County, distributed a news release with the headline: "Black Youth Mobs Terrorize Baltimore on Holidays." In it, McDonough said he had sent a letter to Gov. Martin O'Malley urging him to use the state police to help prevent attacks and to declare the Inner Harbor area a "no-travel zone" until safety can be guaranteed.

McDonough's message, which came on the last day of a General Assembly special session, offended some colleagues who thought it gratuitously highlighted the issue of race.

"It's a throwback to the '50s and '60s, and it's obviously race-baiting," said Del. Keiffer J. Mitchell Jr., a Baltimore Democrat who offered to take McDonough on a guided tour of the Inner Harbor on a weekend night.

McDonough, a radio talk-show host, is best known in the legislature for his relentless and sometimes confrontational efforts to crack down on illegal immigration in Maryland.

"I'm not surprised at this inappropriate behavior," said Del. Ana Sol Gutierrez, a Montgomery County Democrat. She said that in her 10 years in the legislature, she hadn't seen such a racially tinged statement released by a colleague.

McDonough refused to back down, saying he had heard from police that the crowds involved in several recent incidents were all black. Failing to mention the race of the participants, he said, would be "political correctness on steroids."

McDonough said his statement was prompted by several recent problems, including a St. Patrick's Day disturbance and a recent incident in which he and his wife witnessed a fight involving about 100 youths at Pratt and Calvert streets.

The lawmaker said that his statement has brought attention from out-of-town news media and that he planned to give national television interviews warning visitors against traveling to the Inner Harbor. He charged that Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and city police haven’t taken sufficient action and have been covering up the extent of the problem.

"A no-travel zone is an action that needs to be taken to protect lives," he said.

Mayoral spokesman Ryan O’Doherty said today, "Del. McDonough's sad and racially-charged publicity stunt is not deserving of a response and Mayor Rawlings-Blake is proud of the men and women of the Baltimore Police Department for reducing crime to historic lows. As an elected official, Del. McDonough should show more respect for the work our police officers do with the community every day to make Baltimore safer."

O'Malley, a former Baltimore mayor, dismissed McDonough's suggestions, saying Baltimore had cut its crime rate more than any American city of comparable size.

"Delegate McDonough should come and visit some time," the governor said. "He might enjoy it."

To: longnshort who wrote (88338)	5/17/2012 9:19:55 PM
From: joseffy	Respond to of 89467

Trayvon Martin had drugs in his system the night he was shot, autopsy finds Traces of THC, found in marijuana, discovered in blood and urine The revelations suggest a fight consistent with Zimmerman's story about being attacked and beaten By Daily Mail Reporter 17 May 2012 Comments (11) Share Trayvon Martin had drugs in his system the night he was shot and killed, a medical report has revealed. The autopsy on the 17-year-old showed traces of THC, which is found in marijuana, in the teenager's blood and urine. Martin was killed by a single gunshot wound to the chest fired from 'intermediate range', according to earlier reports. Self-appointed neighbourhood watchman George Zimmerman is on trial for the teenager's murder in Florida. Scroll down for video Brawl: Injuries to Zimmerman's face and head, combined with Trayvon Martin's bloody knuckles, reveal a fight between the two that is consistent with Zimmerman's story to police Evidence: This photo shows the head wounds that George Zimmerman's doctor noted in his medical report An autopsy report reviewed by NBC News claimed Martin also had broken skin on his left ring ringer below the knuckle. The report, prepared by the medical examiner in Volusia County, follows a separate medical examination on Zimmerman which found he had black eyes, a nose fracture and two cuts to the back of his head a day after the fatal shooting on February 26. The report from Zimmerman's doctor at Altamonte Family Practice bolstered the 28-year-old's claims that he was being punched and pummeled by the unarmed teen when he opened fire in a gated community in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman, who is charged with murder in the killing, claims he acted in self-defense and only shot Trayvon when the teen saw the pistol he was carrying and reached for it. It was then, Zimmerman said, he drew the gun himself and pulled the trigger. Weapon: The handgun apparently owned by Zimmerman and used in the deadly shooting Injured? This picture seems to show that Zimmerman had a broken nose on the night of his arrest, as suggested by one of the officers who arrested him On Tuesday, ABC News obtained a medical report from Zimmerman's family, who examined the neighborhood watch volunteer the day after the shooting. Zimmerman wanted to be checked out so he could be cleared to return to work. KFTV in Orland also reported on Tuesday that Trayvon had broken skin on his knuckles when his body was autopsied. The new report contradicted a previous claim by Richard Kurtz, the funeral director who handled the teenager's remains, there was no damage on his knuckles. Zimmerman's doctor found a 'closed fracture' in Zimmerman's nose, meaning his nose was broken but the skin had not ruptured to expose the nasal bones. He also discovered two cuts on the back of his head, one was one-inch long and the other was a quarter-inch. Bleeding: Zimmerman's head wound is clearly visible in this photo provided to his defence team this week ZIMMERMAN COULD FACE DEATH PENALTY AS FBI INVESTIGATES HATE CRIME ALLEGATIONS WFTV reports the FBI is investigating whether Zimmerman targeted and shot Trayvon out of a hated for blacks. If a federal prosecutor finds enough evidence to charge Zimmerman with a hate crime murder, the maximum penalty is death. Zimmerman also had two black eyes and bruises on his upper lip and cheek. He also complained of lower back pain, according to the doctor's notes, ABC News reports The injuries are consistent with Zimmerman's account of his encounter with Trayvon. He told police the high school junior approached him and suck-punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground. Trayvon then climbed on top of Zimmerman and bashed his head into the sidewalk several times. Zimmerman, 28, told his doctor he was troubled by what happened the night before, saying he experienced 'occasional nausea when thinking about the violence.' The doctor said it was 'imperative' that Zimmerman go to a psychologist he had been seeing to be examined. It's unknown what Zimmerman had sought counseling for in the past. Before the shooting, Zimmerman had been prescribed Adderall, a common psycho-stimulant used treat ADHD, and Temazepam, a sleeping medication. Both drugs cause agitation and mood swings as side effects, though they occur in fewer than 10 percent of patients. Zimmerman claims he followed Trayvon, who was wearing a hoodie, when he saw him walking through the gated community when Zimmerman lives. Hiding out: Zimmerman walked out of jail in the dead of night after posting bail and was quickly whisked away to an undisclosed hiding place Trayvon, who was staying at his father's girlfriend's condo, was returning home after buying at snack. Zimmerman followed the teen in his car and called 911. He then got out of his car, despite the emergency dispatcher saying he didn't need to continue pursuit. Zimmerman claims that's when Trayvon approached him and threatened him. He told police the teen started the fight by punching in him the face. A national uproar resulted in protests across the country after police declined to arrest Zimmerman. Protestors and Trayvon's parents say he was targeted for being black and the Zimmerman went free because he is not black. Building a defense: Zimmerman's lawyers received dozens of documents and other pieces of evidence from prosecutors on Tuesday Zimmerman was later charged with murder by a special prosecutor who was appointed by Florida Gov Rick Scott. Zimmerman is currently free after posting $150,000 bail. He is currently in hiding after receiving 'thousands' of death threats. On Tuesday, prosecutors 67 CDs with evidence over to defense lawyers. They also released a list of 78 possible witnesses who could be called during the trial. Included in the list are 50 law enforcement officers, including 28 members of the Sanford Police Department. There are also 28 civilians on the list. Among them are Zimmerman's friends and family members. However, the names of 22 witnesses - mostly neighbors who happened to see or hear part of the confrontation - had their names redacted from the public list, in an effort to shield them from the international attention that case has received. Read more: dailymail.co.uk The skin on Trayvon's knuckles was broken when his body was autopsied Zimmerman reported feeling sick when he thought about the shooting