Portland rally met with police presence in anticipation of violence; Child’s Victim’s Act has opened the door to a rush of lawsuits in New York. Source
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Portland demonstrations declared “civil disturbance”
Antifa members chanted “Go home, Nazis!”, “No Trump, No KKK, no Fascist USA” as the right-wing groups, led by the Proud Boys, marched along the waterfront Source
Jeffery Epstein’s lawyers threaten to go to court over medical examiner ruling
Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyers are threatening to go to court. They’re disputing the medical examiner’s claim that their client committed suicide. And they want to see the prison videos. Kenneth Craig reports. Source
Last victim from the El Paso shooting was buried in Texas
On Saturday, the last victim from the El Paso shooting was buried in Texas. Hundreds of strangers turned out for the funeral of 63-year old Margie Reckard. Many of them waited hours in the intense heat to pay their last respects. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Child’s Victim’s Act has opened the door to a rush of lawsuits in New York
In New York, the Child’s Victim’s Act has opened the door to a rush of lawsuits. So far, more than 400 have been filed. The law creates a one-year window for child sex abuse victims to seek justice, no matter how long ago the abuse took place. 45 judges in New York have been assigned to deal with the cases. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
“More than anything, I’m a granddaughter”: Tlaib tells supporters
Irael upended diplomatic norms earlier this week by barring her and fellow freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from joining a trip attended by other lawmakers Source
Portland rally met with police presence in anticipation of violence
There was a massive police presence in Portland in anticipation of what could be a violent confrontation on Saturday. Several far-right groups held a rally while members of Antifa, a left-wing group opposed to fascism, circled nearby. President Trump tweeted that he was keeping a close eye on the demonstrations, and said he considered naming Antifa an organization of terror. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, August 17, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jamie Yuccas. Source
Congresswoman Tlaib speaks out on being barred from visiting Israel
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is speaking out for the first time about being barred from visiting Israel. She’s upset she won’t visit her grandmother in the West Bank. President Trump is also weighing in on the issue. Paula Reid reports. Source
At least 1 dead in Turkey flood
Raging flood waters tore through parts of Turkey. Officials say at least one person was killed. Many shops in Istanbul’s historic Grand Bazaar were flooded and some of the merchandise floated away. The heavy rain also disrupted rail and ferry services. Source