California Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for looting in fire evacuation zones to be considered a felony following pressure from prosecutors in Southern California. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna is confident that looters will be punished, with the newly elected tough-on-crime district attorney Nathan Hochman issuing arson felonies and warning of prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. The wildfires in Los Angeles have resulted in two dozen deaths, with armed homeowners patrolling to defend their properties from looters as authorities work on containment efforts.
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Celtics’ Jamal Murray strategy is ‘sign of disrespect’, coach says
The Celtics strategically targeted Jamal Murray in their game against the Nuggets, taking advantage of his defensive weaknesses and racking up field goal attempts against him. Despite a strong second-half defensive effort from the Nuggets, Murray still faced challenges defending against taller players like Jaylen Brown. Nuggets coach Michael Malone emphasized the importance of stopping teams from targeting specific players and praised Murray for his defensive efforts despite the tough matchups. Full Article
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