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The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) raided the City’s Sheriff’s office Thursday morning as part of a probe into Sheriff Anthony Miranda and his office’s handling of cash seized from unlicensed pot shops. According to the New York Post, investigators searched the office in Queens after Miranda found tens of thousands of dollars in cash inside a safe in the building. “DOI investigators seized body cam footage from the sheriff’s office along with more than $100,000 in cash during the raid, sources said,” New York Daily News stated. NYC sheriff’s office searched by DOI as part of probe into Anthony Miranda, illegal pot shop cash seizures: sources https://t.co/TNKsOcNwQr pic.twitter.com/L6evt2e5ux — New York Post Metro (@nypmetro) September 27, 2024 BREAKING: NYC sheriff's office searched by DOI after Anthony Miranda reported unvouchered cash to supervisors, says City Hall https://t.co/LfoxCotaWW pic.twitter.com/hiavTkmFJH — 1010 WINS (@1010WINS) September 27, 2024 From the New York Post: Investigators are counting the money and taking pictures of the ledger, one source said, adding there was no record of the origins of the cash. The DOI has been looking into whether the sheriff’s office, under Miranda’s leadership, improperly seized cash from unlicensed pot shops during crackdowns on the illegal businesses in recent months. Miranda has been in “panic mode,” according to sources, since he told City Council members at a hearing last week he did not believe sheriff’s deputies had seized any money during the raids. He claimed the vouchering process for property seized has been designated with the NYPD. “They are the ones who voucher the property depending on the circumstances of the location,” Miranda reportedly said during last Tuesday’s hearing on the mayor’s enforcement of cannabis laws. “They will either voucher it as safekeeping or they will voucher it as investigatory evidence depending on the different circumstances.” NEW: Mayor Adams smells a bag of weed before destroying four tons of cannabis seized from illegal shops NYC officials, including Mayor Eric Adams and Sheriff Anthony Miranda, destroyed 4 tons of illegal cannabis products seized from unlicensed sellers The city has shut down… pic.twitter.com/D53lWKNfuP — Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) August 29, 2024 Department of Investigation begins probe into NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda https://t.co/7S5VSympVI pic.twitter.com/0ty9hMYb93 — Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) September 24, 2024 New York Daily News reports: But union officials refuted Miranda’s claims, saying deputy sheriffs are routinely asked to voucher cash and cannabis products. Witnesses have informed DOI they’ve witnessed cash being removed from shops by sheriff’s deputies, and the corruption watchdog agency is known to be investigating the matter, The News first reported earlier this month. Tensions between Miranda and the union have been running high, with the union calling on Miranda to resign for creating a “hostile work environment” that’s led to an exodus of rank-and-file members. It was not immediately clear what has happened to cash seized during the “Padlock to Protect” weed shop crackdown operations run by a city task force that includes both the sheriff’s office and the NYPD. Miranda told Brannan during last week’s hearing he would follow up with the NYPD and supply additional information to the City Council.

Over 2,000 voters in Madison, Wisconsin, received duplicate absentee ballots. City officials in the Democratic stronghold apologized, calling it a “mistake.” However, a Wisconsin GOP congressman has called for a probe into the matter. “This was a mistake,” city spokesperson Dylan Brogan said, according to the Associated Press. “The clerk’s office moved to rectify it as quickly as possible,” Brogan added. “The City of Madison clerk said the duplicate absentee ballots were sent to one ward yesterday. Now, they say it’s 10. There needs to be an independent investigation now, not after the election,” Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) said. BREAKING: The City of Madison clerk said the duplicate absentee ballots were sent to one ward yesterday. Now, they say it’s 10. There needs to be an independent investigation now, not after the election. — Rep. Tom Tiffany (@RepTiffany) September 25, 2024 Per Fox News: Tiffany’s office noted how the Madison clerk’s office initially said duplicate ballots were sent to just one ward — but later came out saying the double ups span across all 10 “so their story changed.” “This can’t just be swept under the rug,” Tiffany said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “The people responsible for this need to be held accountable.” President Biden won Wisconsin, a key battleground state, by fewer than 21,000 votes in 2020. Deputy Clerk of the City of Madison Jim Verbick cited how “there was a human error that occurred,” impacting voters who had the same style or listed the same offices on their ballots, WKOW reported. WATCH: It's been over 24 hours, and my office is still waiting on a response from the Madison Clerk’s Office regarding duplicate absentee ballots. What started as a problem in 1 ward now spans at least 10. These inconsistencies deserve answers and an independent investigation. pic.twitter.com/GAfJiYQKRH — Rep. Tom Tiffany (@RepTiffany) September 25, 2024 “They explained that, despite the error, the duplicate ballots have identical barcodes, preventing them from being counted more than once,” Newsweek stated. “Although the Madison Clerk’s Office claims, ‘The voting system does not allow a ballot with the same barcode to be submitted,’ my office has proof that there is no barcode on the actual ballots. Here is a picture of the absentee ballots – NO BARCODE,” Tiffany wrote. DEVELOPING: Although the Madison Clerk’s Office claims, “The voting system does not allow a ballot with the same barcode to be submitted,” my office has proof that there is no barcode on the actual ballots. Here is a picture of the absentee ballots – NO BARCODE. pic.twitter.com/1ZepAFW5RK — Rep. Tom Tiffany (@RepTiffany) September 25, 2024 “Ballots in Wisconsin do not contain barcodes. Envelopes that absentee ballots are returned in do contain barcodes so the voter can track their ballot to ensure it was received,” the Associated Press noted. “The barcodes also allow election officials to ensure that the same voter does not cast a ballot in-person on Election Day,” the outlet added. Madison Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl changed an initial statement that did not specify the envelopes, instead of the ballots, containing the barcodes. “There’s been many inconsistencies in what the Madison Clerk’s Office originally said about the duplicate absentee ballots to now. How can we trust them when they continue to change their statements?” Tiffany wrote. “An independent, third-party investigation is needed to restore public trust,” he added. There’s been many inconsistencies in what the Madison Clerk’s Office originally said about the duplicate absentee ballots to now. How can we trust them when they continue to change their statements? 1 ward impacted 10 wards impactedBarcode on ballot Barcode on envelope… pic.twitter.com/EpME2yauEz — Rep. Tom Tiffany (@RepTiffany) September 26, 2024 From the Associated Press: Tiffany later took credit for the clerk changing the wording on her initial statement. “Why do they keep editing their statements and press releases?” Tiffany posted. Madison city spokesperson Dylan Brogan said Thursday that he altered the wording of the statement for clarity before Tiffany questioned it by “parsing apart sentences.” “The City routinely updates its website to provide as much clarity as possible,” Brogan said. He called the mailing of duplicate absentee ballots “a simple mistake that we immediately rectified and it will have no impact on the election.” “There are safeguards in place,” Brogan said. “The system worked.” Ann Jacobs, the Democratic chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, rebuked Tiffany on X. “I can’t tell if this is just profound lack of knowledge or the intentional farming of outrage,” she posted. “Both, by the way, are bad.” Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore also responded to Tiffany’s post by telling him to “knock it off.” “This is misinformation,” she posted on X. “You and I both have voted with absentee ballots in Wisconsin. You just did in the Aug 13 primary, and in 4 of the last 5 elections. We owe it to the people of Wisconsin to not spread falsehoods about election security.” The clerk said in her response to Tiffany that 2,215 duplicate ballots were sent before the error was caught on Monday. No duplicate ballots have been returned, Witzel-Behl said. Once a ballot is received and the envelope barcode is scanned, if a second ballot is returned it will not be counted, she said.

Chaotic protests erupted in New York City ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Friday speech to the UN General Assembly. Over two dozen protesters were arrested at the demonstration, which took place across several locations in Manhattan. Protesters chanted “We’re going to get you,” outside of the Loews Regency New York Hotel, where protesters believed Netanyahu was staying, The New York Post reported. There were several scuffles, with police seen in footage captured by The Blaze national correspondent Julio Rosas. Big scuffles are happening as NYPD officers continue to arrest anti-Israel protesters. Very chaotic moment. pic.twitter.com/1R7byXvJJE — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) September 27, 2024 In one tense moment, police are seen surrounded by protesters who are screaming as their comrade is brought away in cuffs. NYPD officers are surrounded by anti-Israel protesters while making an arrest. A lot of shoving. pic.twitter.com/hiAaLAJTMs — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) September 27, 2024 Outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, police were seen shoving the anti-Israel protesters away from the steps. Scuffle breaks out as NYPD officers shove anti-Israel protesters away from the steps of the Met. pic.twitter.com/PTpqHG2m59 — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) September 27, 2024 In another video, a protester was seen holding a sign in support of Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist group based in Lebanon. Anti-Israel protesters near the UN are showing their support for Hezbollah as Prime Minister Netanyahu visits NYC. pic.twitter.com/VEJnLERutZ — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) September 26, 2024 Netanyahu’s speech comes as the Israeli Defense Forces press forward with the newly launched “Operation Northern Arrows” against Hezbollah. The offensive’s goal is to make northern Israel safe enough for 60,000 Israelis to return to their homes after being displaced for 11 months following near-daily rocket attacks from Hezbollah on their communities. The Biden administration has been pushing for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. While Netanyahu’s office has acknowledged and thanked American efforts, it has pressed forward with its operation. “Our teams met to discuss the U.S. initiative and how we can advance the shared goal of returning people safely to their homes,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement about the proposal. “We will continue those discussions in the coming days.” On Thursday, Israel announced it had secured an $8.7 billion U.S. aid package to support its ongoing military efforts, including $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement and $5.2 billion for its air defense systems. Protests also erupted outside of Netanyahu’s Congressional address in July, with rioters breaking into his hotel to release bugs and burning the American flag.

Fox Weather reporter Bob Van Dillen interrupted his live coverage of Tropical Storm Helene in Atlanta on Friday morning to help a woman who was stuck in her car as flood waters continued to rise. Van Dillen, who was in North Atlanta, began his report for “Fox & Friends” just after 7:00 a.m. ET when a woman started crying for help behind him. The trapped woman can be heard screaming for help while Van Dillen is reporting on the scene. “You can see right here, this lady drove into the area that’s flooded out, and she’s screaming right now. I just called 911,” Van Dillen said. “She is still screaming,” the reporter added before turning around to tell the woman, “We got you. 911 [is] coming. You’re good. You’re good.” After the woman continued to call for help, Van Dillen told the “Fox & Friends” hosts that he would try to help her. When the show went back to Van Dillen, the meteorologist was seen carrying the woman on his back through chest-high water. “Fox Weather’s Bob Van Dillen saved a woman trapped in a car. Look at that!” Fox News anchor Steve Doocy said. “That guy is a hero!” Doocy added. WATCH: Fox News Weather Meteorologist, @BobVanDillen, on his heroic rescue: pic.twitter.com/u1NAF7qGLz — Eddie (@Eddies_X) September 27, 2024 After rescuing the woman, Van Dillen got back in front of the camera and was asked about his good deed. The reporter said the water level was rising so high that the woman was “almost neck deep submerged in her own car.” “I realized I’m with you guys, I’m on the air, but I can’t let it go,” he said. “I dropped everything, and I took my wallet out of my pants and went in there, waded in about chest deep.” Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! “She’s fine. She was in shock, she was cold, shivering, so I gave her one of my shirts,” Van Dillen added, saying that the woman warmed up in one of the Fox Weather vehicles before her husband picked her up. “That’s the type of guy Bob Van Dillen is. I’ve known Bob for probably 15 years,” said “Fox & Friends” host Janice Dean. “So don’t be humble, my friend. I was not surprised at all when you took off your gear and on live television said, ‘I’ve got to go do something.'” Around 25 people have been rescued from flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene Thursday night into Friday morning, according to CNN. The storm, which slammed into northern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night, is moving northward over Georgia as a tropical storm.

A post shared on Threads claims talk show host Oprah Winfrey is being “escorted around” by U.S. Marshals over alleged sex trafficking.   Post by @authorjamescwilliams View on Threads   Verdict: False PolitiFact reported the claim was false on Sept. 25. A spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service told the outlet the claim was false. […]