Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Reggie Bush, Johnson Bademosi sport ‘I can’t breathe’ slogan
Three NFL players wore "I can't breathe" messages on their clothing Sunday in protest of a grand jury's decision not to indict a New York City police officer in the death of Eric Garner. Published December 7, 2014
Uber cab driver arrested for rape in India; police threaten to sue company
Indian police have arrested an Uber cab driver after a female passenger accused him of rape, and now authorities are threatening to take legal action against the U.S. company for allegedly failing to provide a background check. Published December 7, 2014
Joe DiMaggio’s love letter to Marilyn Monroe auctioned for $78K
A love letter Joe DiMaggio wrote to Marilyn Monroe was auctioned off Saturday for $78,125 in Beverly Hills. Published December 7, 2014
Chlorine gas leak at furry convention was intentional, police say; 19 hospitalized
A chlorine gas leak that sickened 19 people Sunday during an annual furry convention at a suburban Chicago hotel was intentionally caused, police say. Published December 7, 2014
Attack on 2nd Bosnian in St. Louis sparks hate crime probe
The FBI is helping St. Louis police investigate a possible hate crime after three black teenagers allegedly accused a white woman of being Bosnian before beating her unconscious. Published December 7, 2014
Jenna Bush admits to ‘hanky panky’ on White House roof
Jenna Bush Hager playfully admitted Wednesday night that she took part in some "hanky panky" on top of the White House roof when she was a teenager. Published December 4, 2014
Florida police officers surprise needy family with free Christmas tree
Two Florida police officers got into the holiday spirit on Saturday by surprising a needy family with their very own Christmas tree. Published December 4, 2014
John Boehner on Eric Garner: Americans ‘deserve more answers’ about chokehold death
House Speaker John Boehner said Thursday that he hasn't ruled out holding congressional hearings on the circumstances surrounding the police killing of Eric Garner. Published December 4, 2014
Andrew Napolitano ‘shocked’ by no indictment ruling in Eric Garner case: ‘This is not Ferguson’
Judge Andrew Napolitano said Wednesday that he was shocked by a grand jury's decision not to indict the police officer who killed Eric Garner, arguing that NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo should be charged for criminally negligent homicide. Published December 4, 2014
Al Green, Texas Democrat, wants U.S. flags flown over Capitol in honor of ‘hands up’ Rams players
Rep. Al Green said on the House floor Wednesday morning that he plans to fly five American flags on Capitol Hill to honor the St. Louis Rams players who entered the field on Sunday in a 'hands up, don't shoot' pose expressing solidarity with Ferguson protesters. Published December 4, 2014
Darren Wilson provided security by off-duty cops
St. Louis-area police union members have been quietly providing round-the-clock personal protection for former Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson and his family ever since the Aug. 9 fatal shooting of Michael Brown. Published December 3, 2014
Eric Holder interrupted by protesters chanting ‘no justice, no peace’ at Atlanta church
Protesters chanted "no justice, no peace" with fists raised on Monday, interrupting a speech in Atlanta by Attorney General Eric Holder who was announcing his plan "to help end racial profiling, once and for all." Published December 3, 2014
House votes to end Social Security benefits for suspected Nazis
House lawmakers unanimously voted on Tuesday to block Social Security benefits for suspected Nazi war criminals. Published December 2, 2014
Darren Wilson threatened by Washington state man: Federal officials
Federal officials have arrested a Washington state man for allegedly posting death threats online targeting former Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson. Published December 2, 2014
Rosie O’Donnell’s days numbered at ‘The View’: report
Rosie O'Donnell is allegedly making life miserable at "The View" and most likely won't even finish out the season, TMZ reports. Published December 2, 2014
More than 1,400 people being actively monitored for Ebola in U.S.: report
More than 1,400 people in 44 states are being actively monitored for Ebola after returning to the U.S. from West Africa, Sharyl Attkisson reports. Published December 2, 2014
Just 3 percent of Paterson, N.J., students who took SATs deemed ready for college
Only 3.2 percent of the students who took the SATs in New Jersey's third-largest city of Paterson are considered ready for college. Published December 2, 2014
NAACP begins 120-mile march from Ferguson to Gov. Jay Nixon’s home
A group of demonstrators organized by the NAACP set off on a weeklong, 120-mile march Saturday from Ferguson, Missouri, to Gov. Jay Nixon's home in Jefferson City. Published December 1, 2014
Dornella Conner: Pregnant woman in Ferguson loses eye after being shot with bean-bag round
A pregnant woman said she wasn't protesting Tuesday when St. Louis police shot her in the face with a bean-bag round, causing her to lose an eye. Published December 1, 2014
DeMarco Murray, Cowboys running back, accused of having affair with former teammate’s wife
Former college football player Brennan Clay furiously tweeted Sunday that Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray is having an affair with his wife. Published December 1, 2014
