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New York Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Former Dem advisor says he's ‘almost speechless' at Mamdani's ‘enraging' anti-cop comments
Former Democratic Party advisor Dan Turrentine blasted New York democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for his recently resurfaced comments on law enforcement. Since he won the Democratic primary, Mamdani has faced blistering criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for his rhetoric, such as refusing to disavow the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' which many argue is a call for violence. Most recently, Mamdani's 2020 interview on the 'Immigrantly' podcast went viral on social media. In the clip, Mamdani argued that if one looks at the history of the New York Police Department, 'you can see that we have invested in a system that functions in many ways to punish poor Black and Brown people.' He went on to claim that these officers are overstepping their proper roles, whether they are called in to handle a homeless person on a train or if somebody is 'surviving, you know, going through domestic violence.' 3 Since he won the Democratic primary, Mamdani has faced blistering criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for his rhetoric. Matthew McDermott Co-host Mark Halperin noted 'the notion that police shouldn't be called in cases of domestic violence,' and turned to Turrentine, also a co-host on the show, to ask, 'What do you think of that? Is that something that's going to hurt him or not?' Turrentine, who worked under Hillary Clinton when she was a New York senator and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis when he was in the House of Representatives, shared his hope on The Morning Meeting podcast that the Democratic Party condemns this politician. 3 Turrentine shared his hope on The Morning Meeting podcast that the Democratic Party condemns this politician. 2Way 'I'm almost speechless. Like, that is so enraging,' Turrentine said. 'It's crazy. I hope it hurts him. Like, when I hear that, and I try to have an open mind, hope that whoever our next mayor is makes this city a great place. I live [here]. We have children here. New York City police officers put themselves in such harm's way. This city is full of crazy people on subways. I, our children go on it. The number of times that there are homeless people who are, like, out of their mind who come up to kids, who scream at them right near – to say the police are the [problem], I hope our party condemns him.' Turrentine lamented the mere prospect of how things would be 'if Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and everybody cannot stand up for the NYPD after the progress they've made with crime the last few years,' recalling how New York City went from a 'hellhole' to being relatively stable, up until recently. 3 'I'm almost speechless. Like, that is so enraging,' Turrentine said. 'It's crazy. I hope it hurts him.' Stephen Yang On the podcast, former Trump Press Secretary Sean Spicer, also a co-host, honed in on the domestic violence comments, mocking the idea that some sort of social worker is a better person to contact in such cases than a police officer. 'I don't want someone to come in and ask them about their feelings. I want them to protect me,' he said. He added, 'Aside from all of the stuff that Dan rightly brought up, which I agree with, it doesn't pass the common sense test,' he said. 'If someone is being brutalized, attacked, you want someone who can protect you, stop them. And this just shows the stupidity that is being perpetrated on folks right now.' Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani's office and did not receive an immediate reply.
CBS News
01-05-2025
- CBS News
Tarrant County jury sentences man to life without parole for 2020 triple homicide over car deal
A man who authorities say executed three people over a deal at a Fort Worth car lot in late 2020 has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. A Tarrant County jury handed down the sentence to Lamont Cousins, 48, in connection with the Dec. 14, 2020, fatal shootings of 46-year-old Veronica Del Jones, 65-year-old Virginia Lewis, and 55-year-old Clayton Turrentine. "This case is about the execution of three people," Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney Lloyd Whelchel told the jury. "What he did was so terrible, and it caps a lifetime of behavior." Lamont Cousins Tarrant County District Attorney's Office In a news release Thursday, the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office said Lewis' body was found at Bill's Auto Sales off Benbrook Highway in Fort Worth, and the two others were found in an abandoned building in Palo Pinto County. Prosecutors said the triple homicide occurred after Turrentine, owner of Bill's Auto Sales, bought a red Dodge from Cousins and sold it, only for the buyer to discover a lien on the car, leading to its repossession. Turrentine refunded the buyer. Cousins fatally shot Lewis at Bill's Auto Sales, and he and co-defendant Andrew Vandermeer tied up Turrentine and Del Jones, drove them to an abandoned bait shop, and Cousins shot them in the back of the head, according to authorities. Police found Lewis lying on the floor in a pool of her blood. Cousins left Lewis to die "on the ground like a dog," Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney Dale Smith said. Prosecutors said Cousins shot Turrentine, owner of Bill's Auto Sales, and Veronica Del Jones, an employee, at the dealership. Vandermeer testified he tied them up and drove them to an abandoned bait shop in Palo Pinto County, with Cousins giving directions. "They knew this was their last stop because (Cousins) told them: 'This is the end of the road,'" Smith told the jury. According to prosecutors, Cousins took Turrentine into the vacant building, fatally shot him in the back of the head, then retrieved Jones from the vehicle, walked her into the building and also fatally shot her in the back of the head. He and Vandermeer then returned to Fort Worth. Vandermeer, 36, plans to accept 45 years in prison in exchange for a guilty plea, prosecutors said.
Associated Press
20-02-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
QualDerm Partners Announces Dr. Jake E. Turrentine as Chief Medical Officer
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- QualDerm Partners, a premier management services provider to dermatologists, surgeons, and other medical professionals dedicated to excellence in patient care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jake E. Turrentine as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Turrentine's extensive expertise in dermatology, commitment to clinical excellence, and deep understanding of the organization's mission make him an exceptional leader for this role. 'Dr. Turrentine's experience, leadership, and passion for advancing dermatologic care will be invaluable as we continue to grow and elevate our commitment to high-quality patient care,' said Joel Hackney, Chairman of the Board of QualDerm Partners. 'Dr. Turrentine is a leader who truly exemplifies our mission, vision, and values. We are thrilled to welcome him as our new Chief Medical Officer and look forward to the impact he will make in this new role.' Dr. Turrentine brings an impressive background in dermatology and leadership. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Georgia, where he was a University of Georgia Foundation Fellowship recipient. He then attended the Medical College of Georgia and was selected for a top dermatology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern, where he served as Chief Resident. During his residency, he earned multiple accolades, including back-to-back UT Southwestern Dermatology Awards for Leadership, the 'Star Clinician' Award, and the UT Southwestern Dermatology Award for Humanism & Professionalism. Since joining in 2017, Dr. Turrentine has played an integral role within QualDerm Partners, and his contributions to the larger dermatology community are extensive, having been published in numerous medical journals and presented at prestigious industry conferences. About QualDerm Partners For media inquiries, please contact: SOURCE QualDerm Partners
