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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New video of alleged ethnic intimidation incident involving Ohio Congressman Max Miller
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (WJW) — Rocky River police have released video they said they found on the cell phone of 36-year-old Feras Hamdan of Avon. That video and other video and statements released Wednesday show part of a road rage incident that involved Ohio's 7th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R-Rocky River). Standoff ends: Wanted man barricaded himself inside Brunswick home with female Police said Hamdan followed and harassed Miller for miles along Interstate 90 back on June 19. In one video, Hamdan is seen riding next to Miller's pickup truck. 'This is the congressman that piece of [expletive] congressman that's against Palestine. That's crazy, that's crazy, that's crazy. This racist Jewish — he can't even look at me. He knows I'm recording him,' Hamdan can be heard saying. Some of the incident is even caught on Ohio Department of Transportation cameras. On video captured near Interstate 90 at Wooster Road, the black Tesla allegedly driven by Hamdan can be seen brake checking Miller's pickup truck to slow it down. In his 911 call, Miller said Hamdan shouted threats at him from his car and held up a Palestinian flag on his phone. When interviewed by police after the incident, Miller told officers that Hamdan screamed at him from his car and threatened to kill him and his family. 'The windows are down and he's just screaming at me at the top of his lungs, saying he wants to kill me, and he knows who I am, and he knows where I live,' Miller said during an interview with police after the incident. Community support growing for Shaker Heights cheerleader, now leg amputee Hamdan has been indicted on charges of aggravated menacing, ethnic intimidation and tampering with evidence. He has maintained his innocence. His attorneys said Miller is embellishing the incident to score political points. Hamdan is scheduled to appear in court again on Aug. 5. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Cause determined after fire breaks out at Rocky River Brewing Company, injuring 2 firefighters
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (WJW) — The cause of a fire that broke out at Rocky River Brewing Company in Rocky River Tuesday has been determined. I-480 ramp to Tiedeman closed for police incident Rocky River Fire Department Fire Chief Aaron Leonhart confirmed to FOX 8 Wednesday that the cause of the fire was roofing construction. Workers were reportedly applying a new roof and it's likely that hot tools were used, causing the fire. First responders were called to the Center Ridge Road property after a call came in around 11:15 a.m. reporting a fire had broken out. Leonhart spoke with reporters Tuesday afternoon, saying that two firefighters were injured in the blaze and taken to the hospital. Leonhart said the fire was burning for over an hour at the top of the building, before being put out. Fire crews from all over the west side were called to help, and the state fire marshal is also investigating. Incident at Cleveland Hopkins airport disrupts flights: I-Team Both firefighters who were injured are doing well Wednesday. One was kept overnight for observation. One suffered heat related injuries and the other had a medical issue, according to Leonhart. The popular brewery posted to Facebook on Tuesday, thanking everyone for their support: Our hearts are heavy today, but more than anything, we are grateful. Grateful that everyone is safe. Grateful for the outpouring of love from our friends, family, and community. A sincere thank you to the incredible firefighters and first responders who acted so quickly and bravely. The damage to the building is estimated to be $3 million. The brewery is closed until further notice. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Man accused of forcing US congressman off road turns himself in
A man who allegedly threatened a US congressman with his vehicle in Ohio has turned himself in to the authorities, police have driver was identified by the Rocky River Police Department on Friday as 36-year-old Feras Hamdan. He has pleaded not guilty to charges in relation the a video shared on social media, Max Miller, a Republican house representative, said a man honked his horn and forced him "off the road" in an attempt to get his attention. He alleged the man tried to show him a Palestinian flag, said "death to Israel" and that "he wanted to kill me and my family". Police said they put out a warrant for Mr Hamdan's arrest after the congressman filed a criminal complaint. They said Mr Hamdan turned himself shortly after. The incident, which occurred in Rocky River, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, is now under investigation by state and federal authorities, including the US Capitol Police. Mr Hamdan, who is reported to be a doctor in Ohio with a private practice, faces charges of aggravated menacing and ethnic intimidation. He appeared in court on Friday, where his bond was set at $500,000 (£371,500) by Rocky River Municipal Court Judge Joseph Burke. He was ordered to surrender his passport and is due back in court on 8 July. On Thursday afternoon, Miller posted a video on X describing the alleged incident, calling the driver "unhinged". "The deranged hatred in this country has grown out of control," he wrote in the post. Miller added that "as a Marine, a proud Jewish American and a staunch defender of Israel, I will not hide in the face of this blatant antisemitic violence".The incident comes at the heels of a fatal attack on two Democratic state politicians in Minnesota and their spouses, an incident that has raised the alarm on political violence in the US. State lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in their homes on Saturday in what has been described as a "politically motivated assassination." Another lawmaker, State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also shot but have arrested Vance Luther Boelter in connection to the Minnesota attacks, whom investigators say had a list of 70 "targets" that included names of other Democratic Donald Trump has also been the target of political violence, with two assassination attempts against him in 2024.
Reuters
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Ohio man charged for allegedly threatening US Congressman Max Miller
June 20 (Reuters) - Police in Ohio said on Friday they had arrested a man after he allegedly ran a U.S. Congressman off a road, threatened the politician and his family, and yelled antisemitic slurs and waved a Palestinian flag before fleeing. Police in Rocky River, Ohio, said in a statement that they had arrested Feras Hamdan, 36, of Ohio, in connection to the alleged targeting on Thursday of U.S. Representative Max Miller, a Republican representing Ohio, in the suburb about 10 miles (16 km) west of downtown Cleveland. Hamdan, police said, voluntarily turned himself into police. Hamdan was arraigned on Friday and charged with aggravated menacing and ethnic intimidation, according to Deborah Comery, the Rocky River Municipal Court clerk. Hamdan, who could face up to five months in jail, pleaded not guilty and is being held on a $500,000 bond. Hamdan's attorney, Issa Elkhatib, said in a written statement that the allegations against Hamdan were "baseless and outrageous" and that they "amount to defamatory attacks on his character and reputation." Elkhatib said that Hamdan was a respected local doctor who had no prior criminal history, and that he was confident "the truth will win and that Dr. Hamdan's good name will be fully vindicated." Political violence in the U.S. has been on the increase. A man in Minnesota was arrested on suspicion of assassinating a state lawmaker and her husband last weekend, and shooting and injuring another lawmaker and his wife. The Rocky River police statement said that Miller called 911 on Thursday morning to report that he was run off the road while traveling with his family on Interstate 90 in Ohio. The police said Miller reported an assailant yelled antisemitic slurs and waved a Palestinian flag. "The deranged hatred in this country has gotten out of control," Miller wrote on social media. "As a Marine, a proud Jewish American and a staunch defender of Israel, I will not hide in the face of this blatant antisemitic violence," he wrote.
Associated Press
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Police in northeast Ohio arrest man who allegedly menaced GOP US Rep. Max Miller on interstate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A northeast Ohio man was arrested Thursday on allegations that he threatened and spewed antisemitic epithets at Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller while the two were traveling on an interstate highway near Cleveland. Police in Rocky River said Feras S. Hamdan, 36, of Westlake, voluntarily turned himself in with counsel present and is awaiting an appearance in municipal court. A message was left with his lawyer seeking comment. Miller, who is Jewish, called 911 while driving on Interstate 90 on his way to work Thursday. He reported that another driver was cutting him off, making profane hand gestures, showing a Palestinian flag and shouting death threats targeted at him and his 1-year-old daughter. After an interview with police, Miller filed a complaint against Hamdan alleging aggravated menacing and sought a criminal protective order. Local police continue to investigate with assistance from the U.S. Capitol Police, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Attorney's office and the Rocky River prosecutor. The Ohio Jewish Caucus praised Rocky River police and extended their thoughts to Miller and his family, noting the incident followed by just days the politically motivated shootings in Minnesota, which left two people dead and two others injured. 'Enough is enough,' the all-Democratic legislative alliance said in a statement. 'There is no place for this type of violence — whether it be political, antisemitic, or ideological — whatsoever. We believe we can solve our differences with humility, not hatred.'
