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Jessica Chasmar

Jessica Chasmar was a continuous news writer for The Washington Times, covering topics on culture and politics.

Articles by Jessica Chasmar

**FILE** Richard Taylor, manager of at Firing-Line gun store in Aurora, Colo., displays June 27, 2013, some of the pistols that he won't be able to sell after June 30 because their magazines hold more than 15 rounds. Limits on ammunition magazines and universal background checks, signature pieces of Colorado Democrats’ gun-control legislation in response to mass shootings, take effect July 1, even as county sheriffs fight to overturn the new laws. (Associated Press)

Colorado apartment complex reverses ban on guns

An apartment community just south of Denver has thrown out a controversial gun policy after renters complained it violated their Second Amendment rights. Published August 8, 2013

Brandie Redell has filed a lawsuit against police who were caught on camera beating her during an arrest. (Image: WQAD Channel 8)

Store video at center of police brutality probe in Iowa

An Iowa woman is seeking a federal civil rights lawsuit against Davenport police after surveillance footage showed her being brutally beaten by an officer while being questioned for shoplifting. Published August 8, 2013

Donald Salvesen, who watched a marriage proposal rejection in front of a stadium of people at a minor league baseball game in New Britain, Conn., tweeted, "At the #rockcats game and we witnessed a rejected, on field marriage proposal. The crowd gasped, the players were laughing as the girl ran off humiliated. Very bizarre moment." The proposal was later revealed to be a hoax by the team. (YouTube)

New Britain Rock Cats admit marriage proposal hoax

The New Britain Rock Cats minor league team admitted Wednesday that it had two employees pretend to be a couple taking part in a trivia contest Friday where a marriage proposal went horribly wrong. Published August 7, 2013