On Wednesday, the Trump administration’s Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division said lawsuits against the Louisville, Kentucky, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, police departments would be dismissed.
The DOJ countered the lawsuits filed by the Biden administration in the waning moments of Biden’s presidency.
Those lawsuits accused the police departments of &#8220;unconstitutional policing practices by wrongly equating statistical disparities with intentional discrimination and heavily relying on flawed methodologies and incomplete data,” the DOJ <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/us-department-justices-civil-rights-division-dismisses-biden-era-police-investigations-and" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stated</a>. “They also sought to subject the Louisville and Minneapolis police departments to sweeping consent decrees that went far beyond the Biden administration’s accusations of unconstitutional conduct.”
The Minneapolis and Louisville investigations followed the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020.
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In April 2021, then-Attorney General Merrick B. Garland <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/us/politics/justice-department-minneapolis-police.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department and whether it had used excessive force or treated minorities unfairly. In 2023, Biden’s DOJ <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/3889776-doj-issues-scathing-civil-rights-report-on-louisville-police/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">released</a> results of its investigation into the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), saying it had acted with discriminatory behavior against black people. Both police departments reached consent decrees with the Biden administration.
The consent decree with Minneapolis <a href="https://mn.gov/mdhr/mpd/agreement/terms.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">enjoined</a> the police department to:
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The consent decree’s demands of the Louisville police are listed <a href="https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-secures-agreement-louisville-metro-government-reform-louisville-metros">here</a>.
“The decrees would have governed many aspects of those police departments, including their management, supervision, training, performance evaluations, discipline, staffing, recruitment, and hiring,” the DOJ continued. “In short, these sweeping consent decrees would have imposed years of micromanagement of local police departments by federal courts and expensive independent monitors, and potentially hundreds of millions of dollars of compliance costs, without a legally or factually adequate basis for doing so.”
“Overbroad police consent decrees divest local control of policing from communities where it belongs, turning that power over to unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats, often with an anti-police agenda,” Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department&#8217;s Civil Rights Division declared. “Today, we are ending the Biden Civil Rights Division’s failed experiment of handcuffing local leaders and police departments with factually unjustified consent decrees.”
In addition, the Civil Rights Division “will also be closing its investigations into, and retracting the Biden administration’s findings of constitutional violations” on the part of the police departments of Phoenix, Arizona; Trenton, New Jersey; Memphis, Tennessee; Mount Vernon, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and the Louisiana State Police.

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At least two people were killed and nearly a dozen wounded when a factory in Louisville, Kentucky, was destroyed in an explosion on Tuesday.
All of the victims are employees of Givaudan Sense Colour, a factory that produces caramel color for soft drinks, ABC&#8217;s Louisville affiliate WHAS 11 <a href="https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/2-people-dead-large-factory-explosion-louisville/417-a05bfdd5-6dd4-40cf-ab4c-11918f041b6d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>. Images of the explosion&#8217;s aftermath showed that a large portion of the factory&#8217;s roof had caved as smoke rose into the air. The blast blew out windows in some houses in the Clifton neighborhood, the area that surrounds the factory,
Immediately after the explosion, city officials told people within a one-mile radius to shelter in place since hazardous materials could have leaked into the air. Around two hours later, officials said there was no longer a threat. The cause of the blast is still under investigation.
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Twelve people were transported to the hospital following the explosion, and two of them who were in critical condition died overnight, according to WHAS 11.
The massive explosion was caught by a WAVE 3 News sky camera.
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Our SkyTrack Camera in Downtown Louisville captured the explosion at a facility on Payne Street in Clifton around 2:58PM today. Live cameras: <a href="https://t.co/m24xrXRrXX">https://t.co/m24xrXRrXX</a> <a href="https://t.co/fxVW9Vm9VR">pic.twitter.com/fxVW9Vm9VR</a>
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&#8220;We are deeply saddened to share the news that two of our team members lost their lives in this accident. Several other individuals were also injured as a result. We are grieving with the families, friends, and loved ones of those that were lost and injured during this very difficult time,&#8221; Givaudan Sense Colour said in a statement.
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&#8220;We are in the early stages of investigating the cause of this incident and are cooperating with first responders and supporting agencies. We appreciate their heroic response and send our thanks to those in the community who have shown their support throughout the day,&#8221; the company added. &#8220;Our priority right now is on our team members, the families of those we have lost and those that were injured in this accident. We are in touch with them, and committed to supporting them in the coming days and weeks.&#8221;
Tuesday&#8217;s deadly explosion was not the first at the location. In 2003, when the building was owned by D.D. Williamson, one worker was killed when a &#8220;process vessel became over pressurized&#8221; and released 26,000 pounds of aqueous ammonia into the air, CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/12/us/explosion-louisville-kentucky/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
“And you would think that after one explosion, it wouldn’t happen again. But here we are,” said Lorrie Hibbard, whose grandfather was killed in the 2003 accident. “All I heard was that there was an explosion at the plant again, and it just takes you right back to 2003.”

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The Louisville police officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world, earlier this month released a statement after charges against Scheffler were <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/charges-dropped-against-scottie-scheffler-prosecutor-says-golfers-characterization-corroborated-by-the-evidence" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dropped</a> on Wednesday, standing by the version of events he described in his police report while praising the golfer for his &#8220;respect.&#8221;
The four criminal charges, including a felony assault charge, against Scheffler were dropped after Jefferson County (KY) Attorney Mike O’Connell said on Wednesday that Scheffler’s version of the incident “is corroborated by the evidence.” Louisville Metro Police Department Detective Bryan Gillis released a statement shortly after the charges were dropped, saying he wants to move past the bizarre incident as &#8220;there are more important things in the world right now,&#8221; Wave 3 News <a href="https://x.com/wardjolles/status/1795934865088528512/photo/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>. In a postscript, he also mentioned his $80 pants which he said were ruined during the incident.
&#8220;Mr. Scheffler and I agree that there will be no ill will over this going forward. Instead of giving a negative public reaction, he chose to speak with dignity, humility, and respect. My family and I appreciate that,&#8221; Gillis said.
The detective then blasted Scheffler&#8217;s attorney Steve Romines for calling Scheffler&#8217;s detainment a &#8220;false arrest.&#8221;
&#8220;It was unfortunate and disturbing to hear Steve Romines’ commentary today claiming that a ‘false arrest’ was made and for him to challenge my honesty and integrity. I’d be surprised and disappointed if Mr. Scheffler actually had any part in making those statements,&#8221; Gillis said.
&#8220;To be clear, I was drug by the car, I went to the ground, and I received visible injuries to my knees and wrist,&#8221; he added. &#8220;I’m going to recover from it, and it will be OK. This is the extent of my commentary on the incident. The reality is that there are more important things in the world right now than a back-and-forth over this. A person lost his life that day, and a family lost a loved one.&#8221;
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A fatal accident involving a pedestrian stopped traffic on May 17 as Scheffler and other golfers attempted to get to the golf club for the second round of the PGA Championship. Scheffler said he was told by a police officer to drive “the opposite way with the traffic” to get into the golf club, but moments later, Gillis reportedly told Scheffler to stop his vehicle.
The golfer was accused of failing to obey Gillis&#8217; order, which allegedly resulted in the officer being dragged by Scheffler&#8217;s car. After Scheffler stopped his car, the golfer was arrested and taken to jail where he was charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.
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After his arrest, Scheffler released a statement, saying the incident was a &#8220;big misunderstanding.&#8221; Gillis said in his statement that he hopes to move past any distractions &#8220;caused by this series of events.&#8221;
&#8220;At the end of the day, I take pride in working for the people in the community to preserve their safety. I’ve spent two decades trying to protect this city through some challenging times,&#8221; Gillis added. &#8220;I wish Scottie Scheffler and his family all the best.&#8221;
In a postscript, Gillis addressed the $80 pants that he wrote about in his police report, which became the butt of many jokes on social media.
&#8220;PS…Yes, the department has us buying freaking $80 pants,&#8221; he wrote. &#8220;To those concerned, they were indeed ruined. But Scotties, it’s all good. I never would’ve guessed I’d have the most famous pair of pants in the country for a few weeks because of this. Take care and be safe.&#8221;

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The four criminal charges against the world&#8217;s best golfer Scottie Scheffler, including a felony assault charge, have been dropped after Jefferson County (KY) Attorney Mike O&#8217;Connell said on Wednesday that his office cannot move forward with the prosecution, ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/40240096/charges-dropped-scottie-scheffler-louisville-arrest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
O&#8217;Connell and Scheffler&#8217;s attorney, Steve Romines, appeared in court on Wednesday. O&#8217;Connell said Scheffler&#8217;s version of the incident &#8220;is corroborated by the evidence.&#8221; Scheffler said the incident with the Louisville Police was a &#8220;big misunderstanding.&#8221;
&#8220;Based upon the totality of the evidence, my office can not move forward in the prosecution of the charges filed against Mr. Scheffler,&#8221; O&#8217;Connell said. &#8220;Mr. Scheffler&#8217;s characterization that this was a &#8216;big misunderstanding&#8217; is corroborated by the evidence. The evidence we reviewed supports the conclusion that Detective [Bryan] Gillis was concerned for public safety at the scene when he initiated contact with Mr. Scheffler. However, Mr. Scheffler&#8217;s actions and the evidence surrounding their exchange during this misunderstanding do not satisfy the elements of any criminal offenses.&#8221;
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Here is Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell explaining why he is dropping all charges against golfer Scottie Scheffler: <a href="https://t.co/4ngxnlIf2H">pic.twitter.com/4ngxnlIf2H</a>
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The 27-year-old golfer was arrested on May 17 after he attempted to drive into the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, to prepare for the second round of the PGA Championship. A fatal accident involving a pedestrian had stopped traffic, preventing Scheffler and other golfers from getting to the golf club&#8217;s entrance, but Scheffler said he was told by a police officer to drive &#8220;the opposite way with the traffic” to get into the golf club.
Moments later, another officer with the Louisville Police Department, Detective Bryan Gillis, reportedly told Scheffler to stop his vehicle. Scheffler was accused of failing to come to a stop, and police said the golfer &#8220;dragged&#8221; Gillis when he continued to drive forward. After Scheffler stopped his car, the golfer was arrested and taken to jail where he was charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.
&#8220;He demanded to be let in, and proceeded forward against my directions,&#8221; Gillis <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/scottie-scheffler-arrest-body-worn-camera-policy/story?id=110504382" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wrote</a> in his police report. &#8220;I was dragged/knocked down by the driver. I then proceeded to arrest the driver.&#8221;
In a video following Scheffler&#8217;s arrest, the golfer told another officer that he didn&#8217;t know Gillis was a policeman, adding that his arm was &#8220;grabbed&#8221; while he was driving toward the golf club.
“So, I’m pulling in here [and] the police officer up there told me to come the opposite way with the traffic and then come in; and as I was pulling in, my window was down, an officer told me to stop,” Scheffler said. “First of all, I did not know he was a police officer. I thought he was one of the security guards that was mistaken; and as I was pulling by him, he grabbed my arm.”
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/louisville-officials-no-bodycam-footage-available-from-scottie-scheffler-arrest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> Detective Gillis “did not have body cam footage turned on during the incident,” and the officer was disciplined for failing to turn his body camera on during the arrest.
Scheffler released a <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/scottie-scheffler-speaks-out-after-felony-arrest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement</a> following the incident saying that &#8220;a very chaotic situation” caused a “big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do.”
“This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers,” he said. “It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do.”
“I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I’m hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today,” Scheffler added. “Of course, all of us involved in the tournament express our deepest sympathies to the family of the man who passed away in the earlier accident this morning. It truly puts everything into perspective.”

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A video posted on Facebook last week that resurfaced on Wednesday by Golf Digest Senior Writer Alex Myers shows Scottie Scheffler&#8217;s discussion with police moments after he was arrested while trying to enter the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this month.
Scheffler was taken into custody after he attempted to drive onto the golf club property ahead of his early tee time in the second round of the PGA Championship on May 17. A fatal accident involving a pedestrian earlier in the morning, which was unrelated to Scheffler&#8217;s arrest, had shut down traffic heading into the Valhalla Golf Club.
The resurfaced footage, which appears to be taken from one of the officer&#8217;s body cameras, shows Scheffler telling an officer that he was instructed by a policeman to &#8220;come the opposite way with the traffic&#8221; to get into the golf club. Moments later, however, Louisville Police Department Detective Bryan Gillis told him to stop and &#8220;grabbed&#8221; his arm and &#8220;hit&#8221; him, according to Scheffler.
&#8220;So, I’m pulling in here [and] the police officer up there told me to come the opposite way with the traffic and then come in; and as I was pulling in, my window was down, an officer told me to stop,&#8221; Scheffler said. “First of all, I did not know he was a police officer. I thought he was one of the security guards that was mistaken; and as I was pulling by him, he grabbed my arm.”
&#8220;Stop right there,&#8221; the cop tells Scheffler in the video. &#8220;Why does it matter if he&#8217;s a security guard or a police officer if someone is telling you to stop?&#8221;
“Yes, you’re right,” Scheffler replied. “I should’ve stopped. I did get a little bit impatient because I’m quite late for my tee time; and as he was reaching in the car, he grabbed my shoulder and hit me. &#8230; It seemed to be a little over-aggressive because the entrance was open. I pulled over because I was afraid. I thought he was gonna start hitting me and I didn’t know who he was. He didn’t tell me he was a police officer. All I saw was the yellow jacket. I didn’t know what he was doing.”
The officer told Scheffler that Gillis was wearing a uniform and a brightly colored jacket that was easily recognizable.
“Also, if someone’s telling you to stop, no matter who it is, you don’t keep going,” the officer said. “So, what happened is you kept going and you took him with you while he’s a pedestrian, okay? So, you took him with your car and [dragged] him, which is not a good thing.&#8221;
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&#8220;So listen to me, to make it even worse, when he asked you to get out of the car, you refused to get out of the car,” the officer added.
Scheffler told him he &#8220;was not aware&#8221; that Gillis &#8220;was a police officer.&#8221;
&#8220;I was actually looking out the window of the car to try to find a police officer,&#8221; he said. &#8220;If I knew he was a police officer, I would’ve been much less afraid, but panic kinda set in. As you can see, I’m still shaking because I was afraid I didn’t know who he was. He didn’t say, ‘Police, get out of the car.’ He just hit me with his flashlight and yelled, ‘Get out of the car.&#8217;”
The officer told the No. 1 golfer in the world that it doesn&#8217;t matter if Gillis were a traffic guard, a security guard, or a cop, saying that &#8220;if someone tells you to stop &#8230; that means you stop at that time.&#8221;
&#8220;You actually hurt [Gillis],&#8221; the officer said. &#8220;He&#8217;s got a huge scrape on his knee. He&#8217;s getting checked by EMS — a big bruise.&#8221;
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A video on Facebook since May 23 captures Scottie Scheffler&#8217;s conversation in police car after arrest. &#8220;You&#8217;re right, I should have stopped. I did get a little impatient because I&#8217;m quite late for my tee time.&#8221; Cop says he &#8220;drug&#8221; and &#8220;hurt&#8221; officer. <a href="https://t.co/R4YtBZ2Wg3">https://t.co/R4YtBZ2Wg3</a> <a href="https://t.co/IosEtwj2tZ">pic.twitter.com/IosEtwj2tZ</a>
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Scheffler was charged with four crimes, including felony 2nd-degree assault of an officer. A Jefferson County, Kentucky, prosecutor and Scheffler&#8217;s attorney are due in court for a hearing on Wednesday as Scheffler&#8217;s defense argues for the charges to be dropped, CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/29/us/scottie-scheffler-court-hearing/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>. The golfer said the incident resulted from a &#8220;big misunderstanding.&#8221;

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The Louisville police officer who arrested the world&#8217;s top golfer, Scottie Scheffler, late last week did not have his bodycam recorder turned on during the incident.
ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/40174105/louisville-pd-confirms-no-body-cam-video-scheffler-arrest">reported</a> that a spokesperson for the Louisville Metro Police Department confirmed reports that the officer&#8217;s body-worn camera (BWC) was not activated even though the department&#8217;s procedures mandate officers &#8220;maintain their BWC in a constant state of operational readiness.&#8221;
&#8220;There is no body-worn camera footage of the initial encounter,&#8221; the spokesman told the publication. &#8220;The incident is under review internally and will proceed through the judicial process. We would like to restate that all parties involved are fully cooperating. LMPD is committed to a thorough investigation for all involved.&#8221;
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/05/18/scottie-scheffler-arrest-louisville-mayor-says-no-body-cam-of-incident/73748175007/">told</a> the Courier-Journal that the officer &#8220;did not have body cam footage turned on during the incident.&#8221;
&#8220;We will release footage that we have &#8230; to my knowledge, we have not yet discovered any video of the initial contact between Officer [Bryan] Gillis and Mr. Scheffler,&#8221; Greenberg added.
Officers are &#8220;mandated&#8221; to &#8220;immediately activate their BWC in recording mode prior to engaging in all law enforcement activities or encounters,&#8221; according to department policies.
Department policy states that bodycams are to be activated &#8220;to record all calls for service and law enforcement activities/encounters (e.g. arrests, citations, stops, pursuits, Code 3 operations/responses, searches, seizures, interviews, identifications, use of force incidents, collisions, transports, warrants, official conversations on departmental smartphones, etc.).&#8221;
Scheffler was arrested in what he and his attorney said was a misunderstanding between the officer and Scheffler.
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He was charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic, according to a court document. The second-degree assault charge is a felony, while the others are misdemeanors.
“Scottie was advised to go around and turn left into the facility to come and do his pre-round preparation. The officer who charged him obviously didn’t know that,” said Steve Romines, Scheffler’s lawyer. “And so, he did what he was instructed to do. And the arresting officer didn’t think he was supposed to be doing that. And so that’s where the miscommunication occurred.”
Romines noted that Scheffler was in a marked courtesy vehicle with his credentials visible when he drove up to the facility.
“I’ve got to talk to prosecutors,” he said. “[The charges will] either be dropped or we’ll go to trial because he didn’t do anything wrong. So we’re not interested in any sort of settlement negotiations or anything like that. He didn’t do anything wrong. It was just a big miscommunication.”

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Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world, released a statement shortly after he was <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/scottie-scheffler-charged-with-a-felony-mugshot-released-before-2nd-round-of-pga-championship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">arrested</a> by Louisville, Kentucky, police and charged with multiple crimes, including a felony, on Friday morning.
Scheffler was <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/worlds-top-golfer-arrested-while-trying-to-enter-club-for-2nd-round-of-pga-championship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">arrested</a> after he attempted to get into the Valhalla Golf Club to prepare for the second round of the PGA Championship. However, a fatal accident involving a pedestrian resulted in a large police response just outside the club, preventing the golfer from getting to the entrance. The accident was unrelated to Scheffler&#8217;s arrest.
Scheffler <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/scottie.scheffler/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wrote</a> on Instagram that &#8220;a very chaotic situation&#8221; caused a &#8220;big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do.&#8221;
&#8220;This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do.&#8221;
&#8220;I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I&#8217;m hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today,&#8221; he added. &#8220;Of course, all of us involved in the tournament express our deepest sympathies to the family of the man who passed away in the earlier accident this morning. It truly puts everything into perspective.&#8221;
According to ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington, Scheffler attempted to drive on a median to get around the scene of the accident, but a police officer told Scheffler to stop. Scheffler, however, allegedly continued to drive another 10 to 20 yards toward the Valhalla Golf Club entrance, angering the officer, who &#8220;attempted to attach himself to Scheffler’s car&#8221; before Scheffler stopped his car.
Scheffler is charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic, according to a court document, The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/pga-championship-2024-live-updates-round-2-tee-times-leaderboard/jFOTpTUadJKJ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>. The second-degree assault charge is a felony while the others are misdemeanors.
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The golfer was booked into jail at 7:28 a.m., according to the Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections, and released a little over an hour later. He was initially scheduled to tee off at 8:48 a.m., but his tee time was moved back to 10:08 a.m., which he made on time. Scheffler, who entered the second round tied for 12th at four under par, birdied on his first hole after his arrest.
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🚨🚔🎯 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BIRDIE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BIRDIE</a> — After being arrested earlier this morning, world #1 Scottie Scheffler is BACK firing darts at Valhalla. He is now -1 thru 1 and fans are chanting his name. <a href="https://twitter.com/SchefflerFans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SchefflerFans</a>
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Scottie Scheffler Speaks Out After Felony Arrest

A mugshot of the No. 1 golfer in the world was released after he was booked into jail on multiple charges — including a felony — on Friday morning while trying to get into Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, for the second round of the PGA Championship.
Scottie Scheffler, who is coming off a victory at the Masters last month followed by the birth of his first child, was <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/worlds-top-golfer-arrested-while-trying-to-enter-club-for-2nd-round-of-pga-championship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">taken to jail</a> by Louisville police reportedly after a traffic misunderstanding. The Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections confirmed on its website that Scheffler was booked into jail at 7:28 a.m.
He is charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic, according to a court document, The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/pga-championship-2024-live-updates-round-2-tee-times-leaderboard/jFOTpTUadJKJ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>. The second-degree assault charge is a felony while the others are misdemeanors. Scheffler was released from jail at 8:40 a.m., according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/40162983/scottie-scheffler-detained-police-prior-start-pga-championship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN</a>.
Scheffler was initially scheduled to tee off at 8:48 a.m., but his tee time has been moved back to 10:08 a.m.
ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington, who said he witnessed the incident, reported that Scheffler attempted to drive on a median to get around the scene of the accident. A police officer reportedly told Scheffler to stop, but Scheffler allegedly continued to drive another 10 to 20 yards toward the Valhalla Golf Club entrance. The golfer then stopped his vehicle at the entrance of the golf club and was told by the officer to exit his car.
“When Scheffler exited the vehicle, the officer shoved Scheffler against the car and immediately placed him in handcuffs,” Darlington wrote. “He is now being detained in the back of a police car.”
Dozens of police cars were on the scene outside Valhalla Golf Club in response to the fatal accident involving a pedestrian, but that accident was unrelated to Scheffler’s arrest.
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Scottie Scheffler&#8217;s mugshot from Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections. <a href="https://t.co/bcJn54Nu5x">pic.twitter.com/bcJn54Nu5x</a>
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A video of the bizarre arrest was posted to X by Darlington and shows police taking a handcuffed Scheffler to a police car before driving away.
“Right now, he’s going to jail,” one officer told Darlington. “He’s going to jail, and there ain’t nothing you can do about it.”
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Here is video that I took of Scheffler being arrested: <a href="https://t.co/8UPZKvPCCf">https://t.co/8UPZKvPCCf</a> <a href="https://t.co/9Tbp2tyrJh">pic.twitter.com/9Tbp2tyrJh</a>
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDarlington/status/1791428598080938492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Scottie Scheffler Charged With A Felony, Mugshot Released Before 2nd Round Of PGA Championship

Police bodycam footage shows the rescue of a Kentucky woman who had been chained to the floor of an upstairs bedroom of a Louisville home.
Moises May, 36, was arrested two days after the rescue and charged with one count of kidnapping, intimidating a participant in the legal process, wanton endangerment, assault, terroristic threatening, and harassment, <a href="https://www.wave3.com/2023/08/18/man-arrested-after-police-say-he-chained-woman-floor-park-hill-neighborhood/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to WAVE</a>.
On August 16, the Louisville Metro Police Department was called to a home where a woman was seen screaming for help out of a second-floor window.
Neighbors had called police after the woman managed to break the window and call for help, the New York Post <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/08/23/kentucky-police-rescue-woman-chained-to-floor-inside-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Police arrived and tried to gain entrance into the home but discovered that the entire first floor – doors and windows – was barricaded. Newly released <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=947968713168627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bodycam footage</a> shows police attempting to knock down doors and break windows to get inside the home, to no avail.
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Police could see the woman yelling for help and got a ladder from a neighbor to reach her on the second floor.
Once inside, they find a woman crying and frantic, with a chain locked around her neck and attached to the floor.
“The woman had a chain around her neck, which was secured by a MasterLock, and that chain was bolted to the floor with screws,” the LMPD said, according to the Post. She apologizes and tells the officer that the man holding her as a prisoner had kept the key to the lock with him on his keychain. The officer then uses a hatchet to break the metal connecting the chain to the floor.
Once outside, police and firefighters begin treating the woman and remove the chain from her neck with bolt cutters.
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Two days later, police arrested May. He allegedly trapped the woman after they had an argument that turned physical, during which he held her down on the bathroom floor and chopped off most of her hair with a machete. May and the unidentified victim share a child together, according to an arrest report obtained by WAVE.
After the fight, the woman left the home, but when she returned to gather her belongings, May locked all the doors with a deadbolt and trapped her inside. May allegedly forced the woman to remove her clothes and told her: “You’re gonna get it tonight. I told you the next time you leave and don’t come home, I’d kill you.”
He then allegedly took her upstairs and chained her to the floor. Eventually, he left the home and took her cell phone, but she managed to break the window and get the attention of neighbors, according to police.
May has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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Bodycam Footage Shows Police Rescuing Woman Chained To Floor Of Kentucky Home

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The 25-year-old man who murdered five coworkers and shot eight others earlier this month at the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/louisville" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louisville</a> bank where he worked reportedly left behind a manifesto detailing an anti-gun motive for the attack.
The killer, who The Daily Wire is not naming due to company policy about not giving notoriety to mass killers, made three main points in the document, which is in the hands of law enforcement, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11995155/Louisville-bank-killer-left-13-page-manifesto-revealing-three-motives-shooting.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>.
He wanted to prove how easy it was to purchase a firearm, to highlight the mental health crisis in the U.S., and to commit suicide.
The report said that he had worked at the bank since 2021, but that executives lost confidence in him because he failed to fit in. He was fired just days before he went on the rampage.
The Louisville Metro Police Department also revealed the identities of the five victims who died in the shooting: Joshua Barrick, 40; Thomas Elliott, 63; Juliana Farmer, 45; James Tutt, 64; and Deana Eckert, 57.
One of those who was seriously injured in the shooting was Officer Nickolas Wilt, whose heroic actions brought the tragedy to an end. He had just graduated the police academy and was on only his fourth shift when he responded to the shooting.
Police said Wilt “ran towards the gunfire today to save lives” and, after reportedly receiving surgery, “remains in critical condition after being shot in the head.”
“Our city and so many from around the nation are praying for Officer Wilt’s strength and healing. His heroic actions exemplify the best of law enforcement,” tweeted Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
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The killer&#8217;s mother <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/louisville-shooters-mother-call-to-911-released" target="_blank" rel="noopener">called</a> police to warn them that he was headed to the bank with a gun. The woman said she learned about what her son was up to secondhand from her son’s roommate, and noted that he was an employee at the bank. However, her call to police came after the attack had already started.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free hotline for individuals in crisis or distress or for those looking to help someone else. It is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.

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Louisville Banker Killer Left Behind Manifesto Detailing Anti-Gun Motive For The Shooting: Report

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The mother of the gunman in the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/wounded-officer-who-helped-stop-louisville-shooter-identified" target="_blank" rel="noopener">deadly shooting</a> Monday at Old National Bank in Louisville, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/kentucky" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kentucky</a>, called 911 to warn police about her son heading to the bank with a gun.
Louisville officials released her call on Wednesday, along with other 911 calls made during the attack that killed five people and injured eight others.
The woman said she learned about what her son was up to secondhand from her son&#8217;s roommate, and noted that he was an employee at the bank. The woman said she did not believe her son owned a gun, but suggested that her son&#8217;s girlfriend might have a firearm. She also said her son was a &#8220;good kid&#8221; who has never hurt anyone before. &#8220;I don&#8217;t know what to do, I need your help,&#8221; she said.
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🚨 Here&#39;s the audio of the 911 call from the Louisville shooter&#39;s mother. <a href="https://t.co/ebSKjMQpxl">pic.twitter.com/ebSKjMQpxl</a>
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There are breaks in the roughly three minutes of audio that was released. The mother appears to be unaware that the attack on the bank had begun. At the end of the audio, the woman was told not to head to the bank because it was &#8220;dangerous there&#8221; as indicated by other calls.
In explaining the reasons for the release, <a href="https://www.wave3.com/2023/04/12/graphic-city-releases-911-calls-old-national-bank-shooting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said</a>, &#8220;transparency is important, even more so in times of crisis.&#8221; He noted that parts of the audio &#8220;have been redacted to protect the privacy of those involved.&#8221;
The gunman, identified as a 25-year-old employee at the bank, died in a confrontation with responding police. Authorities said the suspect was armed with a rifle, which he <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/article/louisville-bank-shooting.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">legally purchased</a>, and was live-streaming during the attack. Authorities have yet to announce a motive.
The Daily Wire is not naming the suspect in keeping with a policy of depriving mass shooters of undeserved notoriety.
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The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) released on Tuesday body-cam footage of officers responding to the attack on the bank. LMPD said Nickolas Wilt and Cory &#8220;CJ&#8221; Galloway were the &#8220;hero&#8221; officers who were the first to arrive on the scene.
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Here are our HERO Officers. Ofc. Nickolas Wilt (L) and Ofc. Cory &quot;CJ&quot; Galloway (R). Both are assigned to LMPD&#39;s First Division. Officer Wilt graduated on 3-31-23. Officer Galloway is a Training Officer and has been an Officer since 2018. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LMPD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LMPD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Heroes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Heroes</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ai8lvJQBTh">pic.twitter.com/Ai8lvJQBTh</a>
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Wilt, a 26-year-old who recently graduated from the police academy, was shot in the head while confronting the shooter. Wilt received brain surgery at a hospital and was <a href="https://www.wlky.com/article/lmpd-louisville-officer-hurt-nickolas-wilt-shooting/43556088" target="_blank" rel="noopener">listed in critical condition</a>.
The victims who died in the attack have been identified as Joshua Barrick, 40; Thomas Elliott, 63; and James Tutt, 64; Juliana Farmer, 45; and Deana Eckert, 57.
Elliott, a bank vice president, was well known by politicians locally and afar. Both Greenberg and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear described him as a friend. Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) also described Elliott as being close to his family.
&#8220;My friend Tommy Elliott was killed today in Louisville,&#8221; Scott tweeted. &#8220;He was my banker for many years. This news is very shocking and sad for Ann and me. He did so much in the Louisville community, and we pray for his family during this awful time.&#8221;
A vigil is planned for 5 p.m. Wednesday at the local Muhammad Ali Center.
&#8220;This vigil will be to acknowledge the wounds, physical and emotional, that gun violence leaves behind,&#8221; Greenberg said at a news conference on Tuesday, <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2023/04/12/latest-on-louisville-shooting-vigil-planned-body-cam-footage-released/70106845007/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to the Courier Journal</a>. &#8220;It will be a(n) interfaith opportunity for our entire community to come together to grieve, heal, to begin to move forward.&#8221;

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Louisville Shooter’s Mother Call To 911 Released

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