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Halima Farah, a Somali American woman who was shot and robbed in Minneapolis, is speaking out against Vice President Kamala Harris, criticizing her support for the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which bailed out her assailant. Farah expresses concern over the fund’s impact on public safety and questions Harris’s judgment and priorities in office. The article also examines the rise in crime rates in Minnesota under Governor Tim Walz, Harris’s running mate, and Farah’s preference for former President Donald Trump’s approach to crime.

In the wake of the tragic murder of a childcare worker in Forbes, NSW, Premier Chris Minns has acknowledged the shortcomings of the current bail system for domestic violence victims. The government is now exploring a range of reforms, including removing bail decisions from registrars and establishing specialized domestic violence courts like those in Queensland’s Gold Coast. The move comes after the former partner of the victim, Molly Ticehurst, was granted bail despite facing numerous charges related to stalking and intimidation. Her death has sparked outrage, highlighting the need for urgent action to protect vulnerable women from violence.

The NSW Government has sought urgent legal advice to determine if bail laws need to be reformed, particularly in relation to domestic violence offenses, following the tragic murder of a young Forbes mother. Crown Advocate David Kell SC will provide advice on the decisions leading up to the alleged murder of Molly Ticehurst, including the granting of bail to her alleged killer, Daniel Billings. The advice will be delivered by the end of May.