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MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors have charged a 17-year-old Illinois teen accused of shooting three people during a protest in southeastern Wisconsin this summer with violating curfew that night. Kyle Rittenhouse was charged in August with multiple counts, including reckless and intentional homicide, endangerment and being a minor in possession of a firearm. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that prosecutors added violating curfew the night of the shootings to the list of charges on Monday. The offense is a civil citation punishable by forfeiture.

Virginia will be under a nightly curfew from midnight until 5 a.m., and social gatherings will be limited to 10 people under new public restrictions meant to stem the surge of COVID-19 expected to go into effect Monday. Gov. Ralph Northam announced the new restrictions Thursday afternoon, citing an untamed spike of COVID-19 cases in the state in the middle of the busy holiday season.

Videos and photos posted on social media late Saturday in California showed a strong turnout for what was billed as a "Curfew Breakers" protest against Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest coronavirus mitigation orders. Images showed demonstrators -- many with American flags or Trump 2020 flags -- reveling in what seemed like a New Year's Eve-style celebration. Passing vehicles could be heard honking in support.

Sheriffs in 5 Southern California counties with a total population of 17.25 million people – equivalent to the fifth most populous state – are defying that state’s governor. They will not arrest people for violating the statewide curfew that Governor Gavin Newsom has imposed starting today, apparently on the belief that the virus wakes up, and goes out at 10 PM. ... Some city police departments are also demurring: ... Newsom has lost all credibility for restricting activity in the name of suppressing the spread of Covid. He was caught and exposed flouting his own ridiculous strictures on eating in...

A California sheriff says she will not enforce Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new coronavirus curfew, according to reports. Newsom announced a number of measures on Thursday, including limited stay-at-home orders and overnight curfews for nonessential work between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. every Saturday until Dec. 21. Fresno Sheriff Margaret Mims, however, said she wouldn't be penalizing residents who didn't follow the curfew, FOX 26 reported.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that his administration is considering a statewide curfew amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. Daily COVID-19 cases have doubled in California over the last 10 days, forcing the governor's office to pull "an emergency brake," Newsom said at a press conference detailing the state's response. A total of 41 of California's 58 counties are now classified as "purple," the tier of COVID-19 related spread requiring the strictest lockdown guidelines. Just 13 counties were classified "purple" last week. ...Newsom said his team is reviewing studies from France, Germany and Saudi Arabia on the “efficacy of...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW)– Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new curfew, aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus. After hinting at more restrictions last week, the governor introduced the latest health order during his news conference on Tuesday. The curfew will start on Thursday and run for 21 days. All establishments will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. “We believe this will help reduce COVID-19 spread. I’m also asking each Ohioan every day to do at least one thing that reduces your contact with others,” DeWine said. The curfew is not intended to stop anyone from going to...

KRON4 News @kron4news POSSIBLE CURFEW: Governor Newsom confirms he is considering implementing a statewide curfew amid the pandemic. LIVE NOW: Newsom gives COVID update kron4.com

Large crowds gathered at the Opa-Locka Executive Airport Sunday evening for a rally hosted by President Donald Trump, an event that ran past the county's currently installed curfew of 11 p.m. Hundreds of supporters were packed into tarmacs, eagerly waiting for the president's arrival. As Trump flew over from Georgia, local Florida politicians were there to stir the crowd, including Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez. **SNIP** Trump's event had originally been scheduled to start at 11:30 p.m., and questions immediately arose about whether attendees would be penalized for violating Miami-Dade County's 11 p.m. curfew. Miami-Dade Mayor...

Chicago's non-essential businesses will be able to stay open a little longer as the city takes on new mitigations from the state, including the suspension of indoor dining and bar service. Beginning Friday, all non-essential businesses will need to close to the public from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Previous restrictions had forced businesses to close at 10 p.m. "This will allow restaurants and bars that can no longer offer indoor service an extra hour of outdoor operations each evening," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office said in a release.

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a business curfew will begin Friday in the city of Chicago. Citing a “surge” in coronavirus cases in the city of Chicago, Lightfoot said indoor bar service will be suspended and non-essential business will close nightly at 10 p.m. Liquor sales will end at 9 p.m. Gatherings will be limited to six people or less. The restrictions will be in place for two weeks.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is adding an hour to the state's current bar curfew to allow more time for businesses to serve customers amid sports season. The governor said Tuesday that as of 4 p.m. he has revised guidance on Kentucky's bars and restaurants to add an hour to their operations. Beshear said he recognized as sports have made a return, many games have not ended until around 11 p.m., so as of Tuesday, he has moved last call from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and said restaurants and bars will now need to be closed by...

Last night, I saw an announcement from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Twitter saying that a curfew would be in place overnight in Minneapolis and St. Paul, presumably to shut down the rioting and destruction. I will confess that I was not only dubious but a bit uncharitable in my response. Do let us know how that works out, Gov. https://t.co/ya2Wap6j8j— Jazz Shaw (@JazzShaw) August 28, 2020 In my defense, the state’s track record in restoring law and order over the past couple of months doesn’t exactly promote confidence. The situation in Minneapolis has been dismal at best, with...

Kenosha, Wis. - Gov. Tony Evers Tuesday, Aug. 25 signed Executive Order #86 declaring a state of emergency "following protests in communities across Wisconsin." Executive Order #86 proclaims a state of emergency in Wisconsin, directs state agencies to continue assisting the state response and calls to state active duty additional elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to support first responders and protect critical infrastructure and cultural institutions, a news release from the governor's office said.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the state is considering steps including a 10 p.m. curfew for bars and restaurants to further stop the spread of COVID-19. Beshear said that he believes cases in Kentucky are plateauing, but said he is considering other mitigation steps, such as a strictly enforced seat rule for bars. The governor said that if people comply with the mask mandate and physical distancing, they can attend bars and restaurants — but they cannot leave those establishments and then head to private parties with lots of people. Beshear said other states have implemented...

Tulsa Oklahoma experienced looting/vandalism/rock throwing during May 31/June 1 protests.Here are a few quotes and Tweets by: FOX23.com News Staff Local KOKI, Published: May 31, 2020 3:24 PM Updated: June 2, 2020 6:43 AM SNIPProtests move to midtown Tulsa neighborhood, Brookside Police have had to use tear gas in an attempt to get protesters out of the street in Midtown.Protesters marched into the late hours of the night and to the midtown Tulsa neighborhood, Brookside.Police have lined up with shields and batons across from the Quiktrip at 36th and Peoria as they stood across from a large group of...

Met Police have imposed a curfew on Black Lives Matter activists who are expected to march in London today amid an increasingly rancorous national debate over the proper place of statues with links to Britain’s colonial past — and despite warnings from Boris Johnson not to break social distancing rules. Senior police officers have warned that any violence “will not be tolerated” amid fears of clashes with pro-statue protesters who are also due to gather in the capital to defend” monuments. BLM has already canceled a planned march in Hyde Park this afternoon over fears it would result in clashes...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Mayor Bill de Blasio has lifted the curfew in New York City. The curfew was originally set to have its final night tonight starting at and 8 p.m. and expire at 5 a.m. Monday morning, when the city moves into Phase One of reopening. The curfew was put in effect after looting took place in New York City. Officials suggested gangs of looters and “outside agitators” were taking advantage of peaceful George Floyd protests to wreak havoc. “New York City: We are lifting the curfew, effective immediately. Yesterday and last night we saw the very best...

11:20 PM EDT -- Protests in Tampa After Nightclub Owner Ignites Emotions With "Just Shoot Them All" Comment. The protest has shifted from remembering George Floyd to remembering George Floyd AND to "protesting against a racist and an alleged rapist." LIVE STREAM....

Judd ended his address by speaking on a possible threat they’ve seen referenced on social media that suggests riot activity may start trickling into residential neighborhoods. “I would tell them, if you value your life, you probably shouldn’t do that in Polk County,” Judd said. “Because the people of Polk County like guns, they have guns, I encourage them to own guns, and they’re going to be inside their homes tonight with their guns loaded. And if you try to break into their homes tonight and try to steal, to set fires, I’m highly recommending they blow you back out...