Inspector general finds US Park Police officers justified in 2017 shooting of unarmed driver Bijan Ghaisar – WTOP News

Two U.S. Park Police officers were justified in pursuing and eventually shooting unarmed motorist Bijan Ghaisar in November 2017, according to a just-released Department of the Interior inspector general’s report. Crime scene investigators are expected to return to the intersection where Bijan Ghaisar was fatally shot by U.S. Park Police officers in November 2017. (WTOP/Neal…

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Students sue George Mason after objecting to proposal to put tampons in male bathrooms – WTOP News

Two law students at George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia, have filed a free speech and due process lawsuit against the school president and other leaders, saying their constitutional rights were violated after raising concerns about putting tampons in men’s restrooms. Two law students at George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia, have filed a free…

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Double the chances of your family surviving a house fire: Local fire departments urge checking smoke alarms this weekend – WTOP News

With daylight saving time ending Sunday, D.C.-area homeowners are being reminded to do their twice-yearly checks to ensure their smoke alarms are working. A working smoke detector reduces the risk of a deadly fire in your home by 50%, according to national studies and local departments. With daylight saving time ending Sunday, homeowners are being…

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