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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
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Senator still hopeful about passing Larry Henderson Act
(WKBN) — Ohio Senator Benire Moreno is hopeful he can still pass the Larry Henderson Act, despite Senate Democrats blocking the measure Wednesday night in Washington, D.C. Moreno was looking for unanimous consent. The bill looks to increase penalties for assaulting police officers. It's named after a Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy who was killed May 2. Henderson was hit and killed by a car allegedly driven by 38-year-old Rodney Hinton, Jr. — the father of a teen who was shot and killed by Cincinnati Police a day before that. 'We have to draw a line in the sand. Our law enforcement officers put on the uniform every day to protect us, and we have to honor and respect what they're doing,' Moreno said. Hinton's charged with murder, aggravated murder and felonious assault. Court records show he's being held without bond. They also show he was arraigned Tuesday and has another arraignment Friday, but they don't reflect whether he made a plea Tuesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hating the police does not excuse celebrating Deputy Larry Henderson's death
Like many Cincinnatians, I am upset at the death of Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson. While I am happy that many are honoring the legacy of this fine servant of the people, some make me want to hang my head in Friday, May 9, I tuned in to watch one of the many livestreams that covered his funeral, as a family member was part of the department's Pipe and Drums Corp., who played at his service. However, upon opening the livestream, I was taken aback by the many hurtful, disgusting, and appalling comments in the livestream's chat. More: Moreno introduces Larry Henderson Act to toughen penalties for assaults on officers Phrases such as "One down, many more to go" and "Gang members take care of themselves" were among the many disparaging comments posted while the community was trying to honor a fallen civil servant, who died while trying to protect graduating students and parents alike as they made their way to the University of Cincinnati's commencement ceremony. I understand that in today's day and age, the police are not looked at with the same reverence and respect that they were 20-plus years ago when they were risking their lives to save people trapped in the collapsing towers of the World Trade Center on 9/11, but the audacity of some indivuduals to cheer and celebrate the death of a police officer is beyond any possible excuse of grief and frustration. Opinion: When police lose support, we lose morale and good people like Larry Henderson Even if you dislike the police as a whole, you should not be actively cheering for the death of individual officers who have sworn to protect and serve the citizens of this city at the risk of their well-being and lives. If you take great joy in the death of Henderson, then the problem isn't with the failure of the police system; it's with you. Dennis Daniel, Norwood This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: No justification for cheering Deputy Henderson's death | Letter
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Moreno introduces Larry Henderson Act to toughen penalties for assaults on officers
The death of Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson sparked an Ohio Republican senator to introduce a bill to toughen penalties for anyone found guilty of assault on a federal officer. Sen. Bernie Moreno, on Monday, announced the Larry Henderson Act to set a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison for an assault on a federal officer. Henderson was killed on May 2 by a man who prosecutors say intentionally drove into him. The suspect, Rodney Hinton Jr., faces the death penalty. Moreno, in a statement, said Henderson inspired the legislation. Under current federal penalties anyone who resists, impedes, intimidates, interferes or assaults a federal officer faces 1-8 years in prison, depending on the severity. Moreno's legislation would increase that to a minimum of 20 years, according to Fox News. "Enough is enough. Anyone who assaults one of our men or women in blue needs to face severe consequences, period," Moreno said in the release. "Deputy Larry Henderson should be alive today, and that's why I'm introducing legislation, in his honor, to protect our law enforcement officers." This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What would the Larry Henderson Act do?
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Enough is enough': GOP senator unleashes bill with severe consequences for harming police
FIRST ON FOX: Ohio freshman GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno has introduced legislation that would increase the criminal penalties for harming a police officer after a sheriff's deputy was killed in the line of duty in Cincinnati, Ohio, earlier this month. Moreno's Larry Henderson Act, being introduced this week, would update existing law stating that anyone who forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates, or interferes with any law enforcement officer engaged in official duties be required to face one to eight years in prison, depending on the severity. Moreno's bill would up that mandatory minimum to 20 years. The bill also "establishes federal jurisdiction over these crimes as exclusive and preemptive, superseding state or local prosecution for federal officers." Cop Killer Dies After 'Botched' Firing Squad Execution; Witness In The Room Reveals How It Happened "Enough is enough," Moreno told Fox News Digital in a statement. Read On The Fox News App "Anyone who assaults one of our men or women in blue needs to face severe consequences, period. Deputy Larry Henderson should be alive today, and that's why I'm introducing legislation – in his honor – to protect our law enforcement officers." Police Group Slams Gofundme For Ohio Father Accused Of Killing Deputy Larry Henderson The bill is named after Hamilton County, Ohio, Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson, who was killed when he was struck by a car while directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati during a graduation ceremony. Authorities have charged Rodney Hinton with attempted murder and say he intentionally struck Henderson shortly after Hinton's 18-year-old son was shot and killed by officers after allegedly fleeing in a stolen car while armed, according to prosecutors. Ohio Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) President Jay McDonald said in a statement that Ryan's father, Rodney Hinton Jr., "intentionally murdered a retired deputy who was working special duty at a graduation just because he was a police officer." Henderson was a 33-year officer with the HCSO and had served in multiple specialized units since 1991, including the dive team, HCPA SWAT, FBI Task Force Officer and the HCSO Bomb Unit. "In Deputy Henderson's early tenure as a Sheriff's Deputy, I recognized his talent for teaching and presentation," Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey said in a statement after Henderson's death. "Larry began his journey as a Sheriff's Office trainer early in his career. He developed an expertise and became an excellent trainer. Subsequently, he trained divisions of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office that included hundreds of deputy sheriffs. His ability to relate to and touch officers' lives was extraordinary. We will continue to honor Larry's life of service." Fox News Digital's Audrey Conklin contributed to this reportOriginal article source: 'Enough is enough': GOP senator unleashes bill with severe consequences for harming police
