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Birmingham Police Department Budget Cuts Began with Randall Woodfin's First Budget Presentation in May 2018
Thanks to Mayor Woodfin, Birmingham has ascended from the No. 3 most dangerous city in the U.S. to the "Murder Capital of the U.S." Why?
Donald V. Watkins
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Elections Have Consequences: The Unseen Cost of Bad Policy Decisions in Black Communities
Guest contributor and Birmingham, Alabama native Eric Hall explains the unseen cost of bad policy decisions in Black Communities.
Donald V. Watkins
Oct 13, 20245 min read
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Birmingham is Emerging as the Murder Capital of the U.S.
Birmingham is emerging as the Murder Capital of the U.S. Homicides are driving Birmingham's ascent to the most dangerous city in America.
Donald V. Watkins
Oct 12, 20243 min read
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The Story Behind Birmingham's Spree of Unsolved Mass Shootings in 2024
There is a backstory to Birmingham's three unsolved mass shootings in 2024. This insightful article tells readers what that story is.
Donald V. Watkins
Oct 8, 20244 min read
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None of the Three Mass Shootings in Birmingham Since February 2024 Has Been Solved
Birmingham has experienced three mass shootings since February 2024. None of these crimes has been solved.
Donald V. Watkins
Oct 6, 20243 min read
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Only Mayor Randall Woodfin Has the Statutory Power to Enforce Birmingham’s Public Safety Laws
Under Birmingham's Mayor-Council Act, only Mayor Randall Woodfin has the power and duty to enforce the city's public safety laws.
Donald V. Watkins
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Mayor Randall Woodfin Seems Incapable of Telling Us the Truth About the Strength of the Birmingham Police Department
Mayor Randall Woodfin's public statements on the strength of his police department are contradicted by a litany of City Hall officials.
Donald V. Watkins
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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Gang Warfare Caused Saturday Night Massacre in Five Points South
Birmingham is caught up in the deadly grip of gang violence. They are fighting for control of drug trafficking in the city's Southside.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 29, 20243 min read
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DOJ: Bribery is Okay for Clarence Thomas, But Criminal for NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Clarence Thomas is a crook, but federal prosecutors will not prosecute him for bribery. They are prosecuting Mayor Eric Adams for bribery.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 28, 20242 min read
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The Newhouse Family: New York Media Billionaires Begging for Alabama Dollars
Meet the New York billionaires who peddled racist journalism in Alabama for six decades -- Donald Newhouse and the late Samuel Newhouse, Jr.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 26, 20244 min read
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Diddy’s Lawyer Represented a Previous Federal Racketeering and Sex Trafficking Client Who was Sentenced to 120 Years in Prison
The last racketeering/sex trafficking client represented by Sean Combs's criminal lawyer was sentenced to 120 years in prison.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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What Daily Life Looks Like for "Diddy" in the “Hole”
Daily life for "Diddy" in the "Hole" at the federal detention center in New York is pure hell. Diddy has been placed under a suicide watch.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 22, 20245 min read
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What Sean Combs Should Know About Winning a Criminal Case Where Losing is Not an Acceptable Option
This article outlines my Guide for winning high-profile criminal cases where losing is not an acceptable options.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 19, 20246 min read
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Sean Combs is Jailed. Diddy's Chances of Regaining His Freedom are Bleak
Sean Combs remains locked up in pretrial detention. Diddy's chances of regaining his freedom are bleak. He may be locked up for life.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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For the Love of Jewish Campaign Money, Harris and Trump are Supporting Genocide in Gaza
For the love of Jewish campaign money, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are supporting Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign of genocide in Gaza.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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The Harris-Trump Race for the White House May Be the Closest One in U.S. History
External and internal polling data suggest that the 2024 race for president will be the closest election for the office in U.S. history.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 15, 20241 min read
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Violent Crime is Rising in America
Violent crime in America is up and out-of-control. No public official has demonstrated the political backbone necessary to curb it.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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Kamala Harris Kicked Donald Trump’s Ass on Debate Night
Kamala Harris kicked Donald Trump's ass during last night's presidential debate, from the beginning to the end.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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Trump Expresses Disappointment with His Attorneys
Donald Trump has finally expressed public disappointment in his attorneys.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Banned Books or Active Shooters: Which "Evil" is Killing America's School Children?
Georgia is a leading book-banning state. They describe books as "dangerous." Books do not kill K-12 school students; active shooters do.
Donald V. Watkins
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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