Articles Posted on February 4th, 2012

  • Judge Denies Mirkarimi Request to Lift Stay Away Order, Expedites Hearing

    Judge Denies Mirkarimi Request to Lift Stay Away Order, Expedites Hearing

    Mirkarmi is facing three criminal misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident involving his wife, Eliana Lopez, on New Year’s Eve. He was ordered separated from his wife and the couple’s two-year old son, Theo, when charges of domestic violence, dissuading a witness and child endangerment were first filed, January 13. The “stay away” order remains in effect until there’s a resolution in his criminal trial, or is lifted by Judge Albers. Mirkarimi’s criminal trial is set to begin February 24.

  • Park Police Raid OccupyDC, Dismantle Tents of Dreams

    Park Police Raid OccupyDC, Dismantle Tents of Dreams

    Section by section, park police spent the day removing camping gear and shelters that showed evidence of overnight sleeping. A large blue tarp that had been draped over the pedestal of the General James McPherson statue at the center of the park was removed as police in riot gear formed a protective circle.