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Henry Gomez, reporter, The Plain Dealer; Mike Walker, executive director, Partnership for a Safer Cleveland; Ed Esposito, news director, WAKR/AkronNewsNow.com
Copley Killings
A Copley man hunted down and shot his girlfriend, members of her family and several neighbors Sunday morning. When the shooting stopped eight people, including the gunman, were dead. The girlfriend was hospitalized; her son was among the dead. Police haven't determined a motive for the shootings. Neighbors said the shooter, Michael Hance, sometimes behaved oddly but had no history of violence.
Police Sued
A Cleveland Heights man roughed up by Cleveland police after leading them on a high-speed chase New Year's Day has sued claiming violation of his civil rights. Edward Henderson says officers kicked and beat him as he wore handcuffs and he suffered severe facial injuries. Four Cleveland officers are under federal investigation in connection with the incident.
Politics Roundup
Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic and his Democratic primary opponents Michael Williams and Janice Davis squared off this week for their only debate before next month's primary. Williams, a member of city council, and Plusquellic are old rivals. Davis is a political newcomer. Meanwhile, Wisconsin voters retained a Republican majority in the state Senate, repelling a union-led attempt to recall six GOP Senators.
Portman on Supercommittee
Ohio Republican Senator Rob Portman is among the twelve lawmakers chosen to sit on the congressional supercommittee that will map plans for reducing the federal government's deficit. The group has until November 23rd to find $1.5-trillion in spending cuts, tax increases or both. Portman is the only Ohioan on the committee.
Social Media and Social Upheaval
British Prime Minister David Cameron is hinting at a crackdown on use of social media blamed for helping foment four nights of rioting. Internet services such as Twitter and Facebook have been cited as conduits of information that brought rioters to the streets of London and other cities. These same services have been implicated in the flash mob phenomenon that's recently disrupted public events in northeast Ohio.
August 12, 2011