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WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump on Monday, acknowledging that Trump’s return to the White House will preclude attempts to federally prosecute him for retaining classified documents or trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The decision was inevitable, since longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Yet it was still a momentous finale to an unprecedented chapter in political and law enforcement history, as federal officials attempted to hold accountable a former president while he was simultaneously running for another term. Trump emerges indisputably victorious, having successfully delayed the investigations through legal maneuvers and then winning re-election despite indictments that described his actions as a threat to the country's constitutional foundations. “I persevered, against all odds, and WON," Trump exulted in a post on Truth Social, his social media website. He also said that “these cases, like all of the other cases I have been forced to go through, are empty and lawless, and should never have been brought.” The outcome makes it clear that, when it comes to a president and criminal accusations, nothing supersedes the voters' own verdict. In court filings, Smith's team emphasized that the move to end their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief. “That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,” prosecutors said in one of their filings. They wrote that Trump’s return to the White House “sets at odds two fundamental and compelling national interests: on the one hand, the Constitution’s requirement that the President must not be unduly encumbered in fulfilling his weighty responsibilities . . . and on the other hand, the Nation’s commitment to the rule of law.” In this situation, “the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated,” they concluded. Smith’s team said it was leaving intact charges against two co-defendants in the classified documents case — Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira — because “no principle of temporary immunity applies to them.” Steven Cheung, Trump's incoming White House communications director, said Americans “want an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and we look forward to uniting our country.” Trump has long described the investigations as politically motivated, and he has vowed to fire Smith as soon as he takes office in January. Now he will start his second term free from criminal scrutiny by the government that he will lead. The election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing Trump as he tried to reclaim the White House. He was indicted for plotting to overturn his defeat to Joe Biden in 2020, an effort that climaxed with his supporters' violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. But the case quickly stalled amid legal fighting over Trump’s sweeping claims of immunity from prosecution for acts he took while in the White House. The U.S. Supreme Court in July ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, and sent the case back to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to determine which allegations in the indictment, if any, could proceed to trial. The case was just beginning to pick up steam again in the trial court in the weeks leading up to this year’s election. Smith’s team in October filed a lengthy brief laying out new evidence they planned to use against him at trial, accusing him of “resorting to crimes” in an increasingly desperate effort to overturn the will of voters after he lost to Biden. In asking for the election case to be dismissed, prosecutors requested that Chutkan do it “without prejudice,” raising the possibility that they could try to bring charges against Trump again after he leaves office. But such a move may be barred by the statute of limitations, and Trump may also try to pardon himself while in office. The separate case involving classified documents had been widely seen as legally clear cut, especially because the conduct in question occurred after Trump left the White House and lost the powers of the presidency. The indictment included dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified records from his presidency at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, and obstructing federal efforts to get them back. He has pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing. The case quickly became snarled by delays, with U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon slow to issue rulings — which favored Trump’s strategy of pushing off deadlines in all his criminal cases — while also entertaining defense motions and arguments that experts said other judges would have dispensed with without hearings. In May, she indefinitely canceled the trial date amid a series of unresolved legal issues before dismissing the case outright two months later. Smith’s team appealed the decision, but now has given up that effort. Trump faced two other state prosecutions while running for president. One them, a New York case involving hush money payments, resulted in a conviction on felony charges of falsifying business records. It was the first time a former president had been found guilty of a crime. The sentencing in that case is on hold as Trump's lawyers try to have the conviction dismissed before he takes office, arguing that letting the verdict stand will interfere with his presidential transition and duties. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office is fighting the dismissal but has indicated that it would be open to delaying sentencing until Trump leaves office. Bragg, a Democrat, has said the solution needs to balance the obligations of the presidency with “the sanctity of the jury verdict." Trump was also indicted in Georgia along with 18 others accused of participating in a sprawling scheme to illegally overturn the 2020 presidential election there. Any trial appears unlikely there while Trump holds office. The prosecution already was on hold after an appeals court agreed to review whether to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she had hired to lead the case. Four defendants have pleaded guilty after reaching deals with prosecutors. Trump and the others have pleaded not guilty. Associated Press writers Colleen Long, Michael Sisak and Lindsay Whitehurst contributed to this story.Cyclized Rubber Negative Photoresist Market Outlook and Future Projections for 2030
The rising cost of tackling homelessness means Darlington Borough Council is struggling to balance its budget. Matthew Roche, cabinet member for Health and Housing, described the problems as a “really serious national issue” but vowed to support residents as much as possible. In a report reviewing its homelessness services, the council warned of a “significant increase” in the nights spent in emergency and temporary accommodation. Such pressures mean contracted temporary provision is fully utilised, with people placed in alternative hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation. The local authority recently stepped up its efforts to provide rough sleepers across Darlington a warm space indoors when temperatures rapidly dropped. Council officials predict a £1.326 million shortfall in housing benefit subsidy and rent allowance for 2025/26, described as the second largest pressure on council finances. Highlighting the issue, councillor Roz Henderson called for government support to help Darlington residents. Speaking at a full council meeting, the Green Party councillor said: “Has Darlington’s financial situation around the impacts of homelessness been communicated to central government to urge them to address this from a national perspective? “Is there anything more we can do to prevent homelessness, specifically from the private rental sector, maybe through better regulation and changes to eviction legislation and rent caps?” Despite the warning, the council said it is “not alone in facing this challenge with homelessness widespread across the country.” Recommended reading: Subscribe to The Northern Echo now. Councillor Roche said the council is “addressing the issues as best as we can” and is working with Darlington MP Lola McEvoy to lobby for better investment and support. He also noted local plans to build more council housing and the recent announcements by government to remove discounts on right to buy housing will help retain council stock. “We are also looking to purchase and lease additional property to both help the financial position and give residents more stability,” the council added. In November, the council unveiled its strategy to end homelessness in Darlington, ensure every resident has a secure and affordable home, and provide the right support. It is hoped national measures to end Section 21 no-fault evictions and improve private sector housing controls will also improve experiences.
ONE of the UK's oldest comic book shops has announced its huge closure sale as an "epic" 43 years of business comes to an end. Mega City Comics was set up by university student Martin Kravetz in 1981. Martin is retiring after 43 years in business , 37 of which were in the same Camden-based shop. The final clearance sale will drop in early January but customers will need to be quick to bag the best bargains, an online statement revealed. Dealers, bulk buyers and re-sellers have also been advised to email in advance if they are interested in bulk orders of 1,000 to 10,000 items. The store hoped to pass on the mantle to a new owner but unfortunately couldn't find one. read more in store closings Despite this, the team at Magic City Comic say they are "happy to discuss" funding with potential last-minute buyers. In fact, at least one other comic book retailer in London has shown interest in the store, Bleeding Cool reports. Authors, editors and artists such as Alan Moore, Jamie Hewlett, Pat Mills, Simon Bisley, Brain Bolland, Gilbert Shelton, Craig Thompson and Matt Wagner have all made guest appearances. And Martin even taught The Walking Dead 's Andrew Lincoln some lessons about the character he would end up playing - Rick Grimes. Most read in Money With a new owner, the store could even hope to regain its King Of Camden honour of excellence in local retailing title, which it first earned in 2010. Posting to social media the store said: "The end of an era! "Mega City Comics was established in 1981, and has been operating from our shop in Camden Town since 1987. "After 43 years (and 37 years in the same shop), Martin, the owner, is taking retirement, and the shop will be closing at the end of Jan 2025. "We had originally hoped to pass on the mantle to a new owner, but a suitable candidate has unfortunately, not been forthcoming (although do read to the end!). "It has been a joyous ride (for Martin, all of his adult life), and we have had some great staff and some great customers (a crazy number who have been here pretty much from the start, and stuck with us throughout). "So it is a bitter sweet event to be closing the doors. "The mail-order/standing order service will be winding up at the end of the year, and final parcels will be going out no later than early Jan 25. "We are not quite finished yet, and we will be going out with an upbeat bang! So if you can make it into the shop over the next two months, there will be some once-in-a-lifetime deals to be had. "The back room back issue stores are being opened up, and the shop is bursting to the seams with comic goodness, ranging all the way back to 1940's Golden Age, through classic Silver and Bronze, and right up to modern day books . "We have always offered up a huge range, but for the final run, there is more on show and available than ever before! "Fine tune those wants lists, raid the piggy bank, and head on in and fill your boots . "The final clearance sale will be launched in early Jan, but we recommend you get in earlier than that, and get your choice pick of everything we have, as there are deals to be had NOW and negotiations to be made! READ MORE SUN STORIES "Dealers, bulk buyers and re-sellers – we will have some clearance offers on excess stock available soon – drop us an email if interested in taking 1,000 plus to 10,000 items. "Wholesale inquiries are by invitation only – you can't just drop in unannounced – but we welcome you registering any interest now."An individually designed family home on the edge of Hutton
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants organization got exactly what it deserved in getting blown out by Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Giants were embarrassed in Sunday's 30-7 loss , taunted by Mayfield after a touchdown run just before halftime. And then they saw their fans walk out on them again when the Bucs extended their lead to 30-0 and sent New York (2-9) to its sixth straight loss. The losing streak is the longest for the Giants since 2019, when they dropped a franchise-record nine straight games to finish 4-12. That led to the firing of coach Pat Shurmur after two seasons. Third-year coach Brian Daboll is clearly in trouble, with the Giants guaranteed a second straight losing season. They were 6-11 in a 2023 season that featured a lot of injuries. Daboll, who denies he has lost the team, isn't the only one whose job is in jeopardy. General manager Joe Schoen is on the hot seat and so is this entire franchise, which is celebrating its 100th year. It's one thing to lose. It's quite another to give up, and that's what the organization did when it decided to bench Daniel Jones a week ago and then release him on Friday after the 27-year-old asked co-owner John Mara to let him walk away. While he wasn't playing well, Jones was the Giants' best quarterback. He gave them more a of chance to win than either Tommy DeVito or Drew Lock. Removing him from the picture was all but certain to make the Giants worse, even if it was a good business decision. If Jones was hurt and unable the pass his physical before the 2025 season, the team would have been on the hook for a $23 million cap hit. The problem is the players care about now. By getting rid of Jones and elevating DeVito to the starting role, the front office was telling the team it didn't care about winning with seven games left in the season. So the players gave a lackluster effort. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence called the team soft. Rookie receiver Malik Nabers said he was sick of losing. Left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor said he saw a lack of effort by some players. What they all were saying was they were angry at being betrayed. Money is never more important than winning, and the Giants made that mistake. At this point in the season? Nothing. The offense once again. The Giants have scored a league-low 163 points, including only 60 in six games at MetLife Stadium, where they are winless this season. They have scored in double figures at home twice. Daboll's team has been held scoreless in the first half in three of 11 games and it has been held without a first-half touchdown seven times. Daboll said he will continue to call the offensive plays. S Tyler Nubin. The rookie has had a team-high 12 tackles in each of the last two games. His 81 tackles for the season are just two behind team leader Bobby Okereke. RB Tyrone Tracy. The rookie leads Giants running backs with 587 yards on 116 carries — a 5.1-yard average for the fifth-round pick. But holding onto the ball has been a big issue. Tracy's fumble in overtime cost New York a chance to win in Germany against Carolina. He also lost the ball in the third quarter at the Bucs 5-yard line with New York down 23-0. It earned him a seat on the bench. LT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) and OLB Azeez Ojulari (toe) left Sunday's game in the first quarter. Chris Hubbard filled in at tackle and the Giants luckily got back DL Kayvon Thibodeaux this past week after he missed five games with a broken wrist. DeVito was banged up but Daboll expects him to start against the Cowboys. 10 — The Giants have gone 10 consecutive games without an interception, tying the NFL record held by the 1976-77 San Francisco 49ers and the 2017 Oakland — now Las Vegas — Raiders. The Giants and Raiders now share the single-season mark. A national showcase on Thanksgiving Day for the NFC-worst Giants at Dallas. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLNoneNATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House
What to know about ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon's HezbollahOn a day Air Force added recruits for the future, it saw one of the key players of the present slip away. Defensive back Linoln Tuioti-Mariner, a standout of the defense during the second half of the season, announced on Twitter that he will enter the transfer portal when it opens on Monday. Assuming there is not change of direction, the sophomore’s final game with the program was Saturday’s 31-20 victory at San Diego State in which he had 10 tackles — four for loss — as the team closed the year with its fourth consecutive victory. "I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the United States Air Force Academy football for an incredible journey over the last three years,” he wrote on social media. "This experience has shaped me in ways I’ll carry forever. “I’m truly grateful for my close friends and teammates who I’ve played with during my time at USAFA. It has been [a] journey that I will remember for the rest of my life.” Tuioti-Mariner went on to thank coaches — particularly Alex Means, Nick Toth and Brian Knorr — and friends and family. The departure of an established contributor is rare for Air Force football. Cadets can leave the academy without penalty until the beginning of their junior year. Because the Falcons almost never play freshmen and only occasionally see sophomores rise to featured roles, those players don’t generally see their stock rise at a time when they might be tempted to test the portal. Also, the cadet experience is frontloaded in terms of the most difficult parts, so many understandably feel invested and don’t wish to depart. But Tuioti-Mariner will certainly attract attention after averaging more than seven tackles over the final seven games with 6.5 TFL, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and two passes defended. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound native of Las Vegas who took a two-year church mission prior to joining the Falcons played the nickel or “spur” linebacker position in Air Force’s defense. Though the departure isn’t common in football, other sports have routinely seen players leave early — including 2024 NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes in baseball and current basketball players Jake Heidbreder (Clemson) and Rytis Petraitis (California). As movement in the portal becomes more frequent with fewer detriments to student-athletes, it could continue to become a hindrance for service academies that can lose players to transfer but not bring them in without that player starting over as a freshman with basic training. Others may be weighing the same decision. In a year marked by Air Force’s roster inexperience and then a rash of injuries that contributed to a 1-7 start, multiple young players saw action. Over the final stretch Tuioti-Mariner, quarterback Quentin Hayes, guard Alec Falk, outside linebacker David Santiago and safety Houston Hendrix were all starting as sophomores and fullback Owen Allen ran for more than 100 yards in a game.
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Blake Snell reportedly has joined his former team's biggest rival. After opting out of his Giants contract and entering MLB free agency this offseason, Snell has agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers pending a physical, ESPN's Jeff Passan and Jorge Castillo reported Tuesday, citing sources. Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are Left-hander Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $182 million contract, pending physical, sources tell me and @jorgecastillo . The World Series champions get the two-time Cy Young winner in the first nine-figure deal of the winter. Snell seemingly confirmed the news with a post on his Instagram account. A post shared by Blake Snell (@snellzilla4) It's no surprise Los Angeles landed the two-time Cy Young Award winner. The Dodgers have shattered free-agency expectations in recent offseasons, inflating their payroll and even deferring millions of dollars to future years so they can sign stars including Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman -- the list goes on. It paid off for San Francisco's NL West rivals in 2024, as Los Angeles won its eighth World Series title last month when it defeated the New York Yankees in five games. And the Dodgers appear to be taking the deferred money route with Snell, as they did when they signed Ohtani last winter. Dodgers’ deal with Blake Snell includes some deferred money, source tells The Athletic. https://t.co/ZO6X9C4b1k Snell's lone Giants campaign started off rocky after the ace endured an offseason without spring training while searching for a home in free agency. But after a rough first half to the 2024 MLB season, Snell quickly rounded into Cy Young form, even pitching a no-hitter for San Francisco on Aug. 2 against the Cincinnati Reds. His hot second half led Snell to opt out of the remaining year on his Giants contract, making him the best available pitcher on the open market. This time, negotiations with MLB teams didn't last as long. Because the Dodgers, as usual, swooped in. Download and follow the Giants Talk Podcast
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a series of initiatives aimed at capitalizing on Assam’s strategic location in alignment with India’s Act East Policy. These initiatives include establishing bio-foundries and bio-manufacturing hubs to enhance local industries and stimulate innovation, particularly within the bio-resources sector. Sarma participated in the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 at IIT Guwahati.Sarma emphasized the IISF as a testament to India's steadfast commitment to innovation, excellence, and the crucial role that science and technology play in driving national development and prosperity. He noted that this event embodies the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose leadership has been instrumental in the development of the Northeast, particularly through the transformative influence of scientific progress. He contended that in our contemporary landscape, a nation's progress is intricately linked to the harmonious integration of technology, resources, and capital, highlighting technology as the primary catalyst for transformation. Such advancements, he posited, are crucial for achieving social equity, reducing poverty, and improving living standards. He noted that from agriculture to healthcare, environmental science, energy production, and communication, science acts as the engine of innovation, significantly enhancing human existence and paving the way for a sustainable future. The CM reflected on India’s storied scientific heritage, tracing the nation's rich legacy of intellectual and technological achievements from ancient centers of learning such as Takshashila and Nalanda to the pioneering contributions of renowned figures like Aryabhata, Charaka, and Sushruta. This enduring legacy, he asserted, affirms India's historical role as a reservoir of knowledge and a vanguard in the pursuit of scientific progress. Focusing on Assam’s own scientific lineage, he remarked on the region's tradition of intellectual inquiry, epitomized by the ancient title of Pragjyotishpur, which denotes Assam's historical significance in astrology and astronomy. He cited the Navagraha and Surya temples as historic artefacts reflecting this heritage while highlighting medieval Assam's notable contributions to planetary science, medicine, and veterinary practices, as evidenced by seminal works such as Vaidyakalpataru and Hastividyarnava. 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He noted that India is now ranked among the top three countries globally concerning scientific research publications and is nurturing a vibrant start-up ecosystem. The nation stands poised to emerge as a global leader in innovation, illustrated by unprecedented patent filings. This remarkable advancement is mirrored in India’s climb up the Global Innovation Index, ascending from 81st place in 2013 to 40th in 2023. He pointed to significant investments in space exploration, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy as critical to reshaping society and improving the lives of millions. Milestones such as the Mangalyaan and Chandrayaan missions, he noted, have positioned India at the forefront of space exploration, while initiatives like the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) have catalysed vital collaborations across academia, industry, and government, creating a robust research ecosystem. The CM proposed a series of initiatives aimed at capitalizing on Assam’s strategic location in alignment with India’s Act East Policy. These initiatives include establishing bio-foundries and bio-manufacturing hubs to enhance local industries and stimulate innovation, particularly within the bio-resources sector. He underscored Assam’s unique bio-resources, including Agar and indigenous flora, which hold significant economic promise, especially in the global fragrance and essential oils markets. To this end, Sarma requested the creation of a dedicated fragrance vertical by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) in Assam, alongside an incubation unit and R&D facility by the Department of Biotechnology. He outlined other initiatives aimed at propelling scientific and technological progress in Assam, including the creation of SC/ST cells under the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC) to tackle community-specific challenges through science and technology. He recommended the establishment of Skill Vigyan Centres to train technicians, entrepreneurs, and students in collaboration with academic institutions such as Tezpur University, Gauhati University, NIPER-Guwahati, and Biswanath College of Agriculture. He proposed the creation of the Northeast Institute for Climate Studies and Adaptation, intended to address the region’s climate vulnerabilities while preserving its rich biodiversity and integrating indigenous knowledge into climate adaptation strategies. The CM also highlighted the significance of the 200 bighas of land allocated by the Assam government for ISRO’s NETRA Project, aimed at enhancing spatial situational awareness in the region, and stressed the necessity of establishing a radar and communication training center as part of this initiative to empower the youth of Northeast India. He proposed the establishment of the fourth Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) in Assam, focusing on pioneering research in hydrogen generation, energy storage, and the use of 2D materials. Sarma reaffirmed his conviction that these initiatives possess transformative potential for Assam and the Northeast and earnestly called for the support of all stakeholders to bring these aspirations to fruition, thereby fostering scientific innovation along with regional economic and social development. Event was attended by Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science & Technology. 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Dog owners are being warned about certain festive foods that could be life-threatening for pets. In the run up to Christmas , families are stocking up their kitchens and fridges with the essentials needed for the big day. But there are certain food items that are dangerous for dogs. Experts at the Kennel Store have listed some of the foods to be aware of and the consequences if dogs ingest them. Their advice is outlined below. Theobromine is the main toxin in chocolate, and it’s extremely similar to caffeine. Both chemicals are used as a blood vessel dilator, a smooth muscle relaxant and a heart stimulant in humans, but dogs aren’t able to process these in the same way. Ingestion can cause illness and even death. Make sure selection boxes are sealed at all times, ideally store them up high – somewhere your pet can’t reach. This applies to chocolate of any kind, even chocolatey drinks. Grapes are very toxic to pets and can cause kidney failure if ingested, which can catch people off guard as dogs are able to eat other fruits. Be mindful of any Christmas cakes, Christmas pudding, fruitcakes and sweet mince pies, ensuring your dog isn't getting into them. Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East with our free newsletter Xylitol is found in most sugar-free items such as chewing gum, sweets and some types of peanut butter. It can also be used in toothpaste/mouthwash and in certain baked goods. If your pet ingests any such product, this could result in vomiting, seizures, general discomfort, and even death. Avoid giving cooked bones to your dog, because they are prone to splitting, sometimes scratching or getting lodged into your dog's throat, which can cause slab fractures of their teeth. Raw bones can also cause salmonella, and are equally dangerous, so it’s best to avoid giving your dog bones this Christmas and stick with standard dog toys. The cob can cause a blockage if your pet swallows it, and corn can be difficult to digest, so it’s best to avoid giving them to your dog. Alcohol can cause an array of serious health problems, the most common symptoms being vomiting, visible dizziness, depression, and breathing difficulties. Monitor the location of your alcohol and prevent your pets from having access to any bottles or glasses that could lead to them ingesting alcohol. These ingredients are known to cause stomach and red blood cell damage to pets. Be mindful whilst cooking: it’s worth keeping your pets out of the kitchen in case anything is dropped onto the floor. Once all food is prepared, be sure to have a thorough clean up (especially of the floor) before allowing them back in. Certain types of nuts, macadamia nuts in particular, can cause pets to suffer with hyperthermia, vomiting, depression and if eaten, and also pose a risk for choking. Although harmless in small doses, fatty foods could give your pet an upset stomach and can sometimes lead to pancreatitis - a painful and debilitating condition that can be fatal in some cases. It’s worth avoiding food items such as sausages and turkey skin, as ingestion can result in health problems. You should contact your vet or an out-of-hours service immediately. If a trip to the vets is necessary, take the packaging of what your pet has eaten with you. This will help the vet determine the amount eaten and what course of treatment is necessary. ChronicleLive is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our communities. We have a number of communities to join, so you can choose which one you want to be part of and we'll send you the latest news direct to your phone. You could even join them all! To join you need to have WhatsApp on your device. All you need to do is choose which community you want to join, click on the link and press 'join community'. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the ChronicleLive team. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our privacy notice . Join the ChronicleLive Breaking News and Top Stories community Join our Court & Crime community Join the Things to do in Newcastle and the North East community Join our Northumberland community Join our County Durham community Join our Sunderland community Join our NUFC community Join our SAFC community Join our Great North Run community
A video played for inmates at the Pima County jail suggests they use the new Transition Center to help them take the next steps and get help for needs such as housing, substance abuse treatment, transportation and phones. The phrase "lived experience" sounds redundant when you think about it. Of course, any experience you've had, you've lived. But really, in many cases, the phrase isn't so much redundant as it is missing a word — "hard," as in "hard-lived experience." That's what the people who staff the Transition Center outside the Pima County jail bring to their jobs — hard-lived experience. And they try to impart hard-won knowledge to the people who pass through, many of them fresh out of jail. The Transition Center has been operating since summer 2023, when Pima County opened it at 1204 W. Silverlake, just outside the Pima County Adult Detention Center — the jail. It's staffed now by five "justice navigators," with one position still open. They help whoever walks in to overcome the next obstacles they're facing. That might mean going to detox, getting a phone, exploring treatment options, resolving a warrant or finding a place to stay. Doyle Morrison, left, and Bruce Donahue, a justice navigator talk, sit inside Pima County's Transition Center, which opened in the summer of 2023 just outside the jail. Staffing the place, though, required "a shift from normal operating procedures," said Kate Vesely, the county's director of justice services. The hard-lived experiences of these staffers mean that many of them have been in and out of jail, most have felony convictions, some have substance use disorder or serious mental illness — not normally qualifications for a county job. "The whole purpose is to hire individuals with lived experience," said Doyle Morrison, 56, who manages the center. "That is what a peer is, someone with lived experience." This local experiment in peer support appears to be working. County Administrator Jan Lesher reported in November that among the more than 1,100 people served in the first year of the center, fewer than 10% were rearrested within 30 days. That compares to 27% in a control group. When the clients come in and find support from people who've been through it all, that's the "secret sauce," Morrison said. "Everybody in here is a peer," Morrison said. "It disarms them and makes them feel safe." Four of the people who staff the center told him how they try to use their experience to help people in troubled moments take positive steps. 'I take pride in what I do' Rosa Lamadrid has a pointed way of reaching the women she sees. "I tell them, I guarantee I've been arrested more times than you have," Lamadrid said. She estimates she's been released from the jail outside of which she now works hundreds of times. Rosa Lamadrid, a justice navigator at the Pima County Transition Center. "There's nothing these women have went through that I can't share something with them about," she said. Lamadrid, 42, grew up in South Tucson and started using drugs with her mother at age 14, she said. The next nearly 20 years were very rough, with a couple of periods of sobriety and management of her serious mental illness. "To be honest, I've OD'd multiple times," she said. "I've relapsed over and over." "It has been a very sad, traumatic, but also a very powerful experience that has made me who I am today," she said. Somehow, there came a time nine years ago when sobriety stuck. Most of all, Lamadrid said, "I was just tired" and "really, really ready." But also, she wanted to help her family through its struggles and simply support herself. She was fortunate that she had inherited her father's home on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation. Her first job was at a Dollar Tree, she said. In fact, some dollar stores have been good places to start for people with a felony record and a desire to move forward, she said. She went on to work at sober living homes and other places before ending up at the Crisis Response Center. She was recruited from there to join the Transition Center. "I take pride in what I do now, because an individual could come in, and the majority of the time, I think very, very rarely we're unable to place them in, like, a detox or rehab or something like that." The exception is housing — sometimes shelter space is scarce. Still, she said, for people in the situation she used to be in, "Now there are a lot more opportunities." 'In the real thick of it' Todd Auge had been banging around Cochise County, getting high and getting in trouble, for years when his moment of truth came. He had planned to skip out on a ride to Tucson to go to treatment, he said, but instead, he walked a couple of miles to a friend's house and made it here, to the home of that friend's uncle. Once here, though, he went to the Salvation Army and dropped dirty — he had smoked meth too recently. The man at their intake told him, Auge recalled, "I want you to go home and drink water. I'll save your bed for a few days." Todd Auge, a justice navigator at the Pima County Transition Center. Amazingly, he did it. Auge didn't go out and get high — he stayed in and drank water, and after that, went to treatment at the Salvation Army. He's been sober more than eight years. Auge, now 53, got trained in peer support and ended up working in wind power before winding up back in jail — this time working for a social service agency inside. "I was working in the pit in there, so I got a real good crash course in short term case management," he said. "You know, helping folks out in the real thick of it — fresh." Auge made his way outside the jail, to the Transition Center, by applying to the city of Tucson, which funds two of the positions in the center. What he encounters most is what you'd expect — people addicted to fentanyl. Sometimes, what allows him to connect to the people he sees as simple as the tattoos on his arms. What "many people don't get is we don't give a (damn) about ourselves in here," Auge said, referring to people in jail and on drugs. "My big thing is getting them to the next place where they can care about themselves a little bit." Helping Indigenous population When Bruce Donahue grew up in the southern part of the Tohono O'odham Nation, moving drugs and people "was the only homegrown business we had," he said. "You know, it was the way that people were able to put food on the table." When he was finally arrested, Donahue recalled, the DEA considered him the biggest cocaine trafficker on the reservation. At the time, it was a source of pride. "When I got clean, it became a source of a lot of shame and a lot of guilt," Donahue said. "Working a 12-step program and really getting back into my culture helped me work out some of those things, and I continue to work on those things." Donahue, 48, is one of the original staffers who joined the Transition Center in summer 2023. "I like to believe that I am able to work with anybody, but I do have a special interest in working with the indigenous population," he said. He told of one 26-year-old who came through the Transition Center out of jail, got a phone and other help, but later relapsed. Donahue helped hook him up with a new 90-day stay in treatment, but he had also violated parole. The real challenge was going to be dealing with his parole officer. Donahue accompanied the young man to the parole appointment, helped get his warrant quashed and his parole reinstated. "We've really evolved in the time that we've been here to meeting individuals where they're at," he said. 'Attitudes are changing' You wouldn't be finding Morrison, the manager, in this modular building if it weren't for an FBI sting operation. Morrison, then a sergeant in the National Guard, was caught up in Operation Lively Green, the 2002-2004 operation in which undercover federal agents paid military service members, corrections officers and other public employees in Southern Arizona to move drug loads. He had been a well-respected and decorated non-commissioned officer who even participated in a counter-narcotics task force before he got caught playing a minor role in the operation. Morrison doesn't share the experiences of life on the streets that many of his coworkers have had. But he's got the bitter experience of losing the life he once had and working to recover the productive life he once lived. And now he, like the others at the Transition Center, is seeing more public openness to helping people despite their transgressions, or because of their afflictions. The public is more accepting of that hard-lived experience, if people will take a step to change. "Minds and attitudes are changing because this opioid epidemic crosses every boundary," Morrison said. "It touches everybody." Too bad it's taken that for attitudes to change, but a good thing the Transition Center, with its experienced staff, is one of the outcomes. Contact columnist Tim Steller at tsteller@tucson.com or 520-807-7789. On Twitter: @timothysteller Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! ColumnistVor Biopharma Inc. Announces $55.6 Million Private Placement
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