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The jury has reached a split verdict in Adams County Court for two Aurora police officers who are on trial for the death of Elijah McClain. The death of the unarmed young Black man four years ago received widespread publicity inside and outside of Colorado and led to large-scale protests and reforms in Aurora's police department.

The verdict was reached around 4:20 p.m. Thursday and the judge read the verdicts less than 30 minutes later.

The jury found Randy Roedema guilty of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault, Jason Rosenblatt was found not guilty of manslaughter and assault. Sentencing for Roedema is scheduled for Jan. 5 at 1:30 p.m. in Adams County Court.

The 23-year-old died after first responders got a call of a suspicious person walking down the street. They found McClain on Aug. 24, 2019, wearing a mask and carrying groceries when they arrived at Colfax Avenue and Billings Street. Jason Rosenblatt, Randy Roedema and another officer all were indicted by a grand jury for forcibly restraining McClain in a violent struggle that was captured on police body cam video. They face felony charges of criminally negligent homicide, manslaughter and second-degree assault, however, the jury had the option to convict on lesser charges which they did in the case of Roedema where they found him guilty on third-degree assault.

CBS News Colorado's Karen Morfitt talked to McClain's mother after the verdict was read. Outside the Adams County Courthouse, Sheneen McClain said, "That's what happens in divided States of America," and she was visibly upset as she walked to the parking lot.

Rosenblatt no longer works for the Aurora Police Department. Roedema and the third responding officer, Nathan Woodyard, have been suspended from the police force without pay.

"We are here today because Elijah McClain mattered. He was only 23 years old when he died, he had his whole life ahead of him. His mother Sheneen McClain has had to relive that night again and again over the last several years. I and those on our team, are deeply inspired by her. Her commitment and devotion to her son and justice," said Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser. "She has been determined not to let anyone forget Elijah McClain, how he lived and how he died. I thank Sheneen for her strength, for her grace, for her commitment to justice, and for her resilience during this process. Elijah McClain's memory is living on as  a blessing."

Woodyard also faces a separate trial, and paramedics who injected McClain with the drug ketamine moments after the interaction with the officers are also facing a separate trial. After he was given the drug, McClain went into cardiac arrest and was declared brain dead. He died several days later. A coroner's report released in 2021 said his death was caused by the administration of the powerful sedative, and the coroner said he couldn't rule out the possibility that the carotid hold the officers put McClain in contributed to his death. The hold is designed to restrict blood flow to the brain.

During the trial prosecutors said Rosenblatt and Roedema ignored McClain's cries that he couldn't breathe as he struggled with them. They said the officers used excessive force and violated department policy by not taking steps to de-escalate the situation. They said those actions made McClain medically more likely to die from the dose of ketamine he received.

Defense attorneys tried to convince the jury the blame for McClain's death falls solely on the paramedics and their use of a drug that caused McClain to lose consciousness. They said what the officers did was according to policy and according to the department's training. They said it took several tries for McClain to respond when they told him to stop in what was described as a high-crime area.

The body-worn camera videos taken of the interaction with McClain were played several times in the courtroom during the trial.

"Stop right there. Stop. Stop," one of the officers said in one of the videos, to which McClain, who was headed home from a convenience store, responded, "I have a right to go where I am going." The officer replied "Stop. Stop. I have a right to stop you 'cause you're being suspicious." After the neck hold was used, McClain can be heard saying on the video he was having trouble breathing.

Neither of the officers took the witness stand in their own defense in the trial and the defense didn't call any of its own witnesses.

The trials for the other first responders are scheduled to take place starting at the end of the week (for Woodyard) and next month (for paramedics Peter Cichuniec and Jeremy Cooper).

Lawyers from the Colorado Attorney General's Office are prosecuting all of the cases. The district attorney representing Adams County decided against prosecuting the officers in the months after McClain's death in part because the initial coroner's report couldn't identify the exact cause or causes of McClain's death. A revised report was released in 2021.

In closing statements, prosecutors argued the officers failed to follow multiple police policies and that McClain struggled to breathe before the administration of ketamine. Defense attorneys for the officers argued that the state offered little evidence that either officer's actions caused McClain's death and that they followed their training in calling paramedics immediately after the use of the choke hold.

"No reasonable police officer could believe that this was appropriate for someone who was handcuffed," said prosecuting attorney Duane Lyons.

"You would think if they think there's some kind of criminal case here against Randy Roedema, that they could get at least one live witness," said one of his defense attorneys.

"We knew that this prosecution would be difficult. It was nonetheless important that this very significant case go before a jury so it could hear the evidence, review all the facts, and make a judgment," said Weiser. "I am deeply proud of the team behind me, their hard work, the seriousness of purpose and the manner in which they put everything they had into this prosecution. They presented the strongest cast they could to lead to hold accountable the actors responsible in the death of Elijah McClain."

Impacts of McClain's Death

In part because of McClain's death, neck holds by law enforcement officers are now banned in Colorado. The guidelines for use of ketamine in emergency situations where a person is acting in an erratic manner have also been limited by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Since McClain's death, APD has been through several police chiefs and the city has entered a consent decree in which police reforms surrounding use of force and racial bias are mandated. The City of Aurora reached a settlement with McClain's family two years after his death. That $15 million agreement resolved the federal civil rights lawsuit they had filed.

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King of Wands. Weiser Waite Smith Tarot

The King of Wands is dressed boldly, in robes the colors of flame. He sits on the edge of his seat, incapable of staying in repose. The King of Wands is nothing if not charismatic. His energy and his enthusiasm are infectious. He (or she) is a creative thinker, quick on his feet, and always ready for a new adventure. This King always needs a new task to complete, or he will start to crack. He can see a project through to completion and has a command over his skills and talents.

Emma Goldman, an American political activist during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, was trouble, but then, the King of Wands usually is. When one starts thinking about all of that fiery energy—sex, revolution, ecstasy, passion, creativity, rage—authorities have, historically, not responded well. Goldman was thrown in jail, slandered, censored, harassed, and, finally, the US government had her deported. All because she wanted to talk publicly about issues that made the people in power uncomfortable. The combination of air and fire is a particularly powerful one. Oxygen sustains the flame, and wind can spread it far and wide. Too much air—like blowing out a candle—and the fire is snuffed out; not enough and the same happens. But when the mix is right, you don’t just get a cozy little campfire. You can burn down a whole forest.

So the Kings of Wands have been revolutionaries. Like Maud Gonne, traveling around Ireland during the years when Charles Parnell fought for Home Rule in the late nineteenth century, inciting the people to resist the British occupiers. Or like Leon Trotsky, fighting against the totalitarianism of Russian leader Joseph Stalin and founding the Red Army, before his eventual assassination. Or Rosa Luxemburg, the philosopher who fought against the rise of Nazism in Germany and was such a threat that she was assassinated. There has to be an intellectual heft behind all of this anger and calls for change, otherwise you risk becoming just a terrorist or a murderer. Like the Red Army Faction in Germany, which formed to fight the failed denazification of the post–World War II government and to bring about a fairer and more just social system, but then just ended up killing without much thought or strategy. Many groups that begin with good intentions end up committing the same kinds of crimes and atrocities that they said they wanted to fight to begin with. The rage takes over and devours all the oxygen in the room. But truly effective revolutionaries—like Emma Goldman, who raised consciousness about feminism, the evils of rapacious capitalism, and sexual freedom; or Angela Davis, who has fought against the American prison system as well as racism and sexism—are able to keep their rage in check through their intellect. They use the tools of the King, such as thought and the pen and speech, to spread the word. With this card, it’s not enough to feel rage or excitement. You must understand what lies beneath those feelings. You must study what you can do to change the situation that makes you angry or to nurture an environment that stimulates you. It’s a study of impulses—those urges we fear we cannot control—to see where they come from and also the consequences of acting on them. And then using your charisma and your wit to spark those feelings and those thoughts in others. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS Let the Fire Burn, documentary film directed by Jason Osder Living My Life, book by Emma Goldman Cesar Chavez: History Is Made One Step at a Time, film directed by Diego Luna Jessa Crispin

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Yes this is our paganism: Llewellyn, Weiser, and White Supremacy from Fire Lyte of Inciting A Riot

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Top 5 Podcasts Perfect for Your Trucking Journey

With a staggering 88 million podcast listeners in the country and an estimated annual growth of 20 million, podcasts have become an integral part of people's lives. For truck drivers spending long hours on the road, the monotony of solo driving can be broken with various options, and one excellent choice is listening to podcasts.

What Are Podcasts?

Podcasts, audio or video files available for download on mobile devices or computers, cover a vast array of topics. Coined in 2004 by Ben Hammersley, a BBC journalist, the term "podcast" combines "iPod" and "broadcast." Unlike traditional radio shows, podcasts offer the flexibility of on-demand listening anytime, anywhere.

The History of Podcasting

Often referred to as the "Podfather," Adam Curry, along with Dave Winer, played a crucial role in automating content delivery to portable audio players in the early 2000s. By 2005, Apple's formal support for podcasting through iTunes increased accessibility and convenience, marking a significant milestone in podcast history.

Why Should Truck Drivers Listen to Podcasts?

1. Free Downloads

Most podcasts are free, providing entertainment without added expenses. Downloading episodes allows uninterrupted listening, even in areas with weak cellular signals.

2. Variety of Content and Length

Podcasts offer diverse topics, catering to individual interests. Whether a trucker prefers a short, informative podcast or a longer, in-depth discussion, the variety ensures there's something for everyone.

3. Convenient Setting Options

Podcast apps offer customizable settings, allowing users to download episodes using Wi-Fi or cellular data, providing flexibility based on preferences and connectivity.

4. Wide Array of Topics

Podcasts cover an extensive range of subjects, including current affairs, sports, economics, fiction, history, comedy, and, of course, trucking. There's a podcast for every mood and interest.

How to Listen to a Podcast?

Using a podcasting app is the best way to enjoy podcasts. Popular apps include Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, TuneIn Radio, and RadioPublic. These platforms make it easy to discover, subscribe, and enjoy podcasts.

How to Find the Most Appropriate Podcast?

Most podcasting apps feature top charts, making it simple to discover popular podcasts. Users can also search for specific shows or interests, allowing them to tailor their podcast experience. Subscribing to favourite shows ensures a continuous stream of new episodes.

Popular Podcasts for Truck Drivers

While there are countless podcasts to choose from, here are five popular recommendations based on conversations with truck drivers:

1. Reply All

Hosted by PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman, Reply All covers a wide range of topics, offering a mix of news, humour, and internet trivia. With over 182 episodes on SoundCloud and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, it's a favourite among listeners.

2. Myths and Legends

Hosted by Jason Weiser, Myths and Legends revisits ancient tales with a modern twist. With over 197 episodes, each around 45 minutes, it's an entertaining and educational choice for any drive.

3. Bill Burr’s Monday Morning Podcast

Comedian Bill Burr hosts this popular podcast, sharing his take on personal experiences, current events, and more. Released every Monday and Thursday, it's a humorous and engaging option for listeners.

4. The Joe Rogan Experience

Hosted by Joe Rogan, this podcast, launched in 2009, features lengthy conversations with a diverse range of guests. Known for its variety and depth, each episode, lasting around 3 hours, provides ample entertainment for long-haul truckers.

5. Trucker Dump Podcast and Blog

Hosted by Todd McCann, a truck driver since 1997, this podcast focuses on the trucking industry and community. With over 141 episodes, it combines education with entertainment, offering insights into the life of a truck driver.While these recommendations are based on conversations with truck drivers, it's essential to note that views expressed in the shows are not endorsed. The goal is to provide entertainment and variety for truckers during their journeys.

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Colorado Officer Who Confronted Elijah McClain Found Guilty Of Criminally Negligent Homicide, But Is That Enough For Justice?

A Colorado jury Thursday convicted one of two officers charged in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black pedestrian who was put in a chokehold and injected with a powerful sedative, and it acquitted the other officer.

The jury convicted Aurora Police Officer Randy Roedema of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault.

Former Aurora officer Jason Rosenblatt was acquitted. Both had been charged with reckless manslaughter, as well as the lesser charges of criminally negligent homicide and assault.

Sentencing was set for 1:30 p.m. Jan. 5.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, whose office was appointed as the special prosecutors in the case, said more work must be done to make policing safer.

“Today’s verdict is about accountability; everyone is accountable and equal under the law,” he said in a statement. “And hopefully today’s verdict is another step in the healing process for the Aurora community and the state.”

McClain’s mother, Sheneen McClain, walked out of the courtroom with a raised fist after the split verdict and said she was not satisfied with the outcome.

“America needs to start telling the truth about its history and changing the way it treats all the people that pay into its systems of control,” she said in a statement to ABC News on Friday. “Don’t say sorry to me for humans that fail even their own kind. My soul still cries out for Divine Justice For My Son Elijah McClain.”

A pair of responding paramedics, also set for trial this year, injected McClain with ketamine to sedate him after police video showed him writhing on the ground, saying, “I can’t breathe, please,” and throwing up. He apologized for vomiting.

Minutes later, McClain was found to have no pulse in the ambulance and went into cardiac arrest, according to a report released in fall 2019 by a local prosecutor, Dave Young.

McClain was revived but later declared brain dead and then taken off life support. He died Aug. 30. -(source: nbc news/abc news)

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“It’s what we know, not what you want us to believe.” #dna #dnaamerica #news

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Two Teens Hitchhiked to a Concert. 50 Years Later, They Haven’t Come Home

A friend of mine is going through this. Google Jason Jolkowski. You can learn more.

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TOMORROW! CUFFED UP SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ERIS MAINSTAGE 167 GRAHAM AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY, 11206 UNITED STATES (MAP) GOOGLE CALENDAR ICS DOORS: 6:45 PM SHOW: 7:00 PM Eris Mainstage CUFFED UP is the Premiere improvised comedy dating show where we make cuffing season (a period where single people begin looking for short-term partnerships to pass the colder months of the year) HOT comic contestants in character compete against each other using short-form improv games and a couple is paired and cuffed up by the end of the show based completely on convenience Hosted by Heather Harrison with cuff ambassadors Andy Ward and Tim Kov Stand up by Natalya Samee Featuring: Corey Caldwell, Pedro Lee, Matt Albani, Jason Weitzman, Kevin Ralston, Sam Reiss, Sam Group, Devin Bockrath, Emma Rogers, Cathy Bloom, Sofia Dobrushin, Shelby Slauer, Rebecca Weiser, Pat Dooley, and more Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets: $15 Tickets are available at the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cuffed-up-tickets-515749930927 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn7uFkBJ3ci/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My Thoughts on @WeiserBooks' Living Thelema & The Magick of Aleister Crowley

My Thoughts on @WeiserBooks’ Living Thelema & The Magick of Aleister Crowley

Two of the most important books on Thelema, the spearhead of the Western Esoteric Religio-Spiritual Movement received and disseminated by Aleister Crowley, have been rereleased by Weiser Books this month of December: The Magick of Aleister Crowley: A Handbook of the Rituals of Thelema by Lon Milo DuQuette (December 1, $24.95) with an Introduction by Jason Louv and a Foreword by Hymenaeus Beta…

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Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

$Tupperware Brands Corporation Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript #earnings #markets #investing

Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE:TUP) Q3 2022 Earnings Call dated Nov. 02, 2022. Corporate Participants: Douglas M. Lane — Vice President, Investor Relations & Strategy Miguel Fernandez — President & Chief Executive Officer Mariela Matute — Chief Financial Officer Analysts: Anthony Lebiedzinski — Sidoti & Company — Analyst Jason Binder — Citigroup Inc. — Analyst Linda Bolton Weiser — D. A.…

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Creatures of the Week

From the Myths and Legends Podcast

I’ve been searching around for a list of all the creatures of the week from the Myths and Legends podcast, but hadn’t really found anything. So I decided to make the list myself. Seeing as my only followers are porn-bots and my sister, I’m likely talking to myself.

Ep. 1A) Huldefolk (Iceland)

Ep. 1B) Changelings (Ireland) 

Ep. 1C) Akename (Japan) 

Ep. 2A) Alp (German) 

Ep. 2B) Encantado (Brazil) 

Ep. 3A) Barbegazi (Swiss, French) 

Ep. 3B) Fossegrim (Scandinavian) 

Ep. 3C) Clurichaun (Irish) 

Ep. 3D) Bakezori (Japanese) 

Ep. 3E) Cat Sìth (Scottish) 

Ep. 4) Hidebehind (USA) 

Ep. 5A) Boo Hag (USA) 

Ep. 5B) Kapre (Philippines) 

Ep. 6A) Mooinjer Veggey (Gaelic) 

Ep. 6B) Qiqirn (Inuit) 

Ep. 6C) Dullahan (Irish) 

Ep. 7) Satori (Japanese) 

Ep. 8) Kikimora (Slavic) 

Ep. 9) Nuno Sa Punso (Philippines) 

Ep. 10A) Squonk (USA) 

Ep. 10B) Kamaitachi (Japanese) 

Ep. 11) Fynoderee (Manx/Isle of Man) 

Ep. 12) Oozlum Bird (Australia/British) 

Ep. 13A) Şüräle (Turkic) 

Ep. 13B) Saci (Brazil) 

Ep. 15) Tikbalang (Philippines) 

Ep. 16) Babanshee (Scotland) 

Ep. 17A) Lidérc (Hungary) 

Ep. 17B) Leshy (Russia) 

Ep. 17C) Muryans (Cornish) 

Ep. 19) Bunyip (Australia) 

Ep. 20) Hyakume (Japanese) 

Ep. 21) Vodyanoy (Slavic) 

Ep. 22A) Manociello (Italy) 

Ep. 22B) Nguruvilu (Chile) 

Ep. 22C) Tokoloshe (South Africa) 

Ep. 23) Wood Wife (Germany) (Couldn’t catch the German name, Gernweibel or something)

Ep. 24) Patupaiarehe (Māori) 

Ep. 25) Para, Butter Cat (!) (Finland) 

Ep. 26) Blue Men of the Minch (Scotland) 

Ep. 27A) Mahaha (Intuit) 

Ep. 27B) Penanggalan (Malaysia) 

Ep. 27C) Mandragora (Europe) 

Ep. 28) Gooseberry Wife (Isle of White) 

Ep. 29) Itachi (Japan) 

Ep. 30) Abatwa (South Africa) 

Ep. 31A) Drak (English, French, Scottish) 

Ep. 31B) Abbey Lubbers, Buttery Sprites (England) 

Ep. 32) Kludde (Belgium) 

Ep. 33) Nix (Scandinavia, Germany, Switzerland) 

Ep. 34) Gashadokuro (Japan) 

Ep. 35) Papa Boi (Trinidad) 

Ep. 36A) Langsuir (West Malaysia) 

Ep. 36B) Ra/Radandar (Sweden)

Ep. 37) Mamagwasewug (Native American) 

Ep. 38A) Sala (Arabia) 

Ep. 38B) Cactus Cat (USA) 

Ep. 39) Sandman (German) 

Ep. 40) Hyōsube (Japan) 

Ep. 41A) Gumberoo (USA) 

Ep. 41B) Korrigan (British Isle)

Ep. 41C) Laminak (Basque) 

Ep. 42) Lutin (France) 

Ep. 43) Abda (Russia) 

Ep. 44) Aobōzo (Japan) 

Ep. 45) Poludnica (Slovenia) 

Ep. 46A) Puckwugie (Native American) 

Ep. 46B) Roaring Bull of Bagberry (Wales, England)

Ep. 46C) Sea Trow (Orkney Islands) 

Ep. 46D) Selkie (Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Denmark)

Ep. 47) Kuchisake-onna (Japan) 

Ep. 48) Sensabansum, Shamatin (Ashanti) (Not sure about the spelling on this one. Couldn’t seem to find it online.) 

Ep. 49) Lake Worth Monster (USA) 

Ep. 50) Skogsrå (Swedish) 

Ep. 51) Sleigh Beggy (Isle of Man) 

Ep. 52) Shirime (Japan) 

Ep. 53) Leprechaun (Ireland) 

Ep. 54A) Bugul Noz (Brittany) 

Ep. 54B) Splinter Cat (USA) 

Ep. 54C) Grogoch (Ireland) 

Ep. 55)  Gwrach y Rhibyn (Wales) 

Ep. 56) Habitrot (Scotland) 

Ep. 57) Hedley Kow (England) 

Ep. 58) Likho (Russia) 

Ep. 59) Nakki (Finland)

Ep. 60A) Yara-ma-yha-who (Aboriginal Australia) 

Ep. 60B) Baku (Japan) 

Ep. 60C) Snallygaster (USA) 

Ep. 61) Side-hill Gouger (USA) 

Ep. 62) Aitvaras (Lithuania) 

Ep. 63) Callicantzaros (Greece, Serbia, Albania, Bulgaria, Italy)

Ep. 64) Koa (Perú)

Ep. 65) Tanooki (Japan) 

Ep. 66) Agropelter, Wind Tosser (USA) 

Ep. 67A) Chin Chin Kobakama (Japan, China)

Ep. 67B) Churn-milk-Peg, Melchstik (England) 

Ep. 68A) Nain Rouge (USA) 

Ep. 68B) Fishman (Spain) 

Ep. 69) Leontophone (Europe) 

Ep. 70) Loveland Frog Man (USA) 

Ep. 71A) Muscalia/Hot Squirrel (France) 

Ep. 71B) Abonsum (West Africa) 

Ep. 71C) Adaro (Polynesia) 

Ep. 72) Shojo (Japan) 

Ep. 73) Skunk Ape (USA) 

Ep. 74) Ball-tailed cat, Colombia River Sand Squink

Ep. 75) Mongolian Death Worm (Mongolia) 

Ep. 76) Al (North Africa, Afghanistan) 

Ep. 77) Alkutane (USA, Canada) 

Ep. 78) Joint Eater (Ireland) 

Ep. 79) Ant-lion (Greece) 

Ep. 80A) Flying Head (Iroquois) 

Ep. 80B) Gargoyle (France) 

Ep. 81) Axe-Handle Hound (USA), Aufhawker (Germany) (Don’t know how to spell it) 

Ep. 82A) Asazusta (Persia) (Also couldn’t find spelling >:( ) 

Ep. 82B) Azuki Arai (Japan) 

Ep. 83) Baital (India) 

Ep. 84) Bakeneko (Japan) 

Ep. 85A) Barometz (Central Asia) 

Ep. 85B) Big Ears (Scotland) 

Ep. 86) Bisaan (Jakun, West Malaysia) 

Ep. 88) Kenmun (Japan) 

Ep. 89) Cugrino? Koogreeno? (West India) (Can’t find spelling) 

Ep. 90) Caladrius (Rome) 

Ep. 91) Camahueto (Chilé)

Ep. 92) Carizonin? (India, Central Africa) (On a bad streak here) 

Ep. 93A) Centichora? (Greece) (I literally cannot find these things anymore) 

Ep. 93B) Cerastes (Greece) 

Ep. 94) Gloso (Switzerland), Nisse (Denmark)

Ep. 95A) Cherufe (Chilé) 

Ep. 95B) Kamikiri (Japan) 

Ep. 96) Cinnamon Bird (Arabian/Greek) 

Ep. 97) Crommyonian Sow (Greece) 

Ep. 98) Chonchon (Chilé)

Ep. 99) Cockatrice (British) 

Ep. 100A) Dungavenhooter (USA) 

Ep. 100B) Cuero (South America) 

Ep. 101) Inugami (Japan) 

Ep. 102) Dinabarata? (Australia) (How could I not find an emu centaur?!) 

Ep. 103) Dokkaebi (Korea)

Ep. 104) Vegetable Man (USA) 

Ep. 105A) Dorotabo (Japan) 

Ep. 105B) Dragua (Albania) 

Ep. 106A) Empusa (Greece) 

Ep. 106B) Ethiopian Dragon (Ethiopia/Europe) 

Ep. 106C) Big Grey Man of Ben MacDhui (Scotland) 

Ep. 107A) Flitterick (USA) 

Ep. 107B) Funeral Mountain Terrashot (USA) 

Ep. 108) Fur-Bearing Trout (USA, Canada, Iceland) 

Ep. 109) Fairy Cow, Fuwch Gyfeiliorn (Wales) 

Ep. 110) Gagait (Native American) 

Ep. 111) Gazarium? (USA) (Some french fry tasting shrimp thing) 

Ep. 112A) Hakapezini?/ Grasshopper ogre (Kawaiisu) 

Ep. 112B) Hai Ho Shang (China) 

Ep. 112C) Kappa (Japan) 

Ep. 113) Hackulack? (Tsimshian Native Americans) (Couldnt find it) 

Ep. 114A) Haymah? (Arabia) 

Ep. 114B) Hama ukiu? (Morocco) (Three in a row...) 

Ep. 115) Hannya (Japan) 

Ep. 116A) Headless Mule (Brazil) 

Ep. 116B) Helhest (Denmark) 

Ep. 117) Hili (Lesotho) 

Ep. 118) Hinkumenin (Cordelain, Canada) (Sentient Lake, cant find spelling)

Ep. 119) Hua-Hu-Tiao (China) 

Ep. 120A) Hvcko Capko (Seminole Native Americans) 

Ep. 120B) Hippocampus  (Greece) 

Ep. 121) Eelay (Romania) (Can’t find spelling) 

Ep. 122) Kasha (Japan) 

Ep. 123) Ilomba (Zambia) 

Ep. 124) Impundulu (South Africa) 

Ep. 125) Invunche (Chile) 

Ep. 126) Jiangshi (China) 

Ep. 127) Baskethead/Isitwalangcengce (Zulu) 

Ep. 128) Hook girl/Harionago

Ep. 129A) Jackelope (USA) 

Ep. 129B) Kakamora (Solomon Islands) 

Ep. 130A) Kaki Besar (Malaysia) 

Ep. 130B) Karakasa (Japan) 

Ep. 130C) Karkanxholl (Albania) 

Ep. 131A) Yule Lads (Iceland) 

Ep. 131B) Pipe Fox (Japan) 

Ep. 132A) Lady of the Land (Greek) 

Ep. 132B) Leucrocotta (Greek) 

Ep. 133) Loathly Worm (England) 

Ep. 134) Lobishomen (Portugal) 

Ep. 135A) The Snail (France) 

Ep. 135B) Lugaru (Caribbean) 

Ep. 135C) Luferlang (USA) 

Ep. 136) Mama Dlo (Trinidad) 

Ep. 137) Mamlambo (Zulu, South Africa) 

Ep. 138) Star Monkey (Kenya) 

Ep. 139A) Mester Stoor Worm (Scotland) 

Ep. 139B) Kiyohime (Japan) 

Ep. 140) Chupacabra (Mexico, Puerto Rico, Southwest US) 

Ep. 141A) Betobeto-san (Japan) 

Ep. 141B) Merman (Scotland, Ireland) 

Ep. 141C) Milcham (Jewish) 

Ep. 142A) Mimick Dog (Medieval Europe)

Ep. 142B) Minhocao (Brazil) 

Ep. 143) Mora (Slavic)

Ep. 144) Mozalancha? (Africa) (Not sure about spelling)

Ep. 145) Moddey Dhoo (Isle of Man) 

Ep. 146) Tomcod (USA) 

Ep. 147A) Muldjewank (Aboriginal Australian) 

Ep. 147B) Various Irish Creatures if you don’t keep the sabbath 

Ep. 148A) Ningyo (Japan) 

Ep. 148B) Nuzuzuu (Africa) 

Ep. 149) Nobusuma (Japan) 

Ep. 150A) Obariyon (Japan) 

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A second Colorado police officer has been acquitted in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, who was pinned down and injected with ketamine.

Nathan Woodyard, 34, was found not guilty of negligent homicide and reckless manslaughter charges.

Another officer, Jason Rosenblatt, was acquitted in October. A third, Randy Roedema, was found guilty.

The death of Mr McClain, a black man, faced renewed scrutiny after the death of George Floyd.

Mr McClain, a 23-year-old massage therapist, was walking home from a shop in the Denver suburb of Aurora when he was stopped by three white police officers responding to a call about a "sketchy" individual in the area.

At the time, he was wearing a balaclava to protect himself from chronic chills due to his anaemia, as well as headphones. Mr McClain initially ignored officers' calls to stop.

Body camera footage of the ensuing confrontation shows Mr McClain being wrestled to the ground and placed in a chokehold, repeatedly uttering the words "I can't breathe". A medic later injected him with ketamine, a sedative. He never regained consciousness and died after being taken off life support three days later.

Mr Woodyard placed Mr McClain in the chokehold during the incident. He faced years in prison if convicted.

During the week-long trial, Mr Woodyard testified that he placed Mr McClain in a chokehold because he feared for his life after allegedly hearing him say that he intended to take "his power back".

Another officer also said that Mr McClain had attempted to reach for Mr Woodyard's weapon - a charge prosecutors deny and that is not supported by footage of the incident.

In court, lawyers for Mr Woodyard argued that he was not at the scene during the time in which Mr McClain's condition worsened. The body camera footage shows that he had stepped away.

In an email quoted by the Washington Post , Mr Woodyard's lawyers said that they "never disregarded the tragic circumstances" of Mr McClain's death but are "relieved for what we believe is the just outcome for our client".

It was not clear if Mr Woodyard would be back on the force in Aurora. He was suspended without pay in 2020.

In a statement, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said that while the verdict "is not the one we hoped for", the state is "undeterred in our pursuit of accountability and justice for Elijah McClain".

"We must do all we can to stop the unlawful and unnecessary use of force that can result in people dying at the hands of law enforcement," he added.

In October, a jury found officer Randy Roedema guilty of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault. Jason Rosenblatt was acquitted of reckless manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and second-degree assault.

Two paramedics, Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, are facing trial later this year.

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Grand jury indicts police officers and paramedics in the 2019 death of 23-year-old Black man 'Elijah McClain'

Grand jury indicts police officers and paramedics in the 2019 death of 23-year-old Black man ‘Elijah McClain’

A Colorado grand jury indicted three police officers and two paramedics involved in the August 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who was stopped by police while walking home from a store, placed in a carotid hold and then injected with ketamine, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Wednesday. (more…)

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