In his confession, Malcolm Tilley described his mother as a nag, claiming she constantly criticized his financial and employment status, challenging his masculinity and worthiness.
"I want this a--hole out of the country. Quick. Period," Sarcone said. "No. 2, I'm not going to sit there going through a trial in the city of Albany with a jury of his peers who think that it's great for him to be in the city and run around menacing and trying to kill people."
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller said, "By carrying and using a knife, their callous act demonstrates once again the devastating and far-reaching effects of knife crime."
Sen. Tina Smith expressed her fear after learning her name was on the hit list, emphasizing concerns for her safety and that of her loved ones.
The victim told police he was walking home from work along Navy Walk just before 2 a.m. when one perpetrator grabbed him from behind, put him in a chokehold, and shoved him against a fence - then said "don't move" while holding the victim at gunpoint.
The Met is already struggling to cope as any response team officer will tell you. If more cuts are on the way, then its ability to hold the thin blue line will diminish and London will be facing a crimewave.