🥹 NFL Bursts Hue's Bubble + Primary Day + Political Convict News

It's primary day. Get out and do your part to preserve democracy. Hold your nose and cast your vote for the person you dislike least. 🤷 Speaking of people you might dislike, Hue Jackson's hue and cry over intentional losing went up in smoke. Much like his coaching record.

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NFL Probe Concludes Browns Were What We Thought They Were: A Bad Football Team That Couldn't Win

Hue Jackson claimed the Cleveland Browns incentivized him to tank games when he was head coach. But when it came time to show up and back up those claims with the independent investigators hired by the NFL, Hue was a no-show — much like his offense during his time on the Browns sideline.

Jackson, who went 3-36-1 for the Browns before he was fired, agreed to speak with investigators, but ultimately did not.

The independent review, helmed by former U.S. Attorney and SEC Chair Mary Jo White, found no evidence the Browns purposely lost games. They were JUST THAT BAD.

• Monday's statement from the NFL: “The investigation found no evidence to suggest that the Browns’ Four-Year Plan or the club’s ownership or football personnel sought to lose or incentivized losses and made no decisions deliberately to weaken the team to secure a more favorable draft position."
• Why the probe began: Jackson made several social media posts in February stating the team paid him bonuses to lose. He also said he was set up to fail.
• The Browns showed up for the investigation, however: “Although unable to speak directly to Coach Jackson, the Debevoise team had access to his public statements and to his filings and testimony in a prior arbitration proceeding. The club also produced thousands of pages of documents, including emails, texts, internal memos and presentation decks as well as other material relating to club operations and the filings and testimony in the arbitration proceeding between the club and Coach Jackson.”

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Murder-Suicide: Cleveland Woman And Child Die In A West Virginia River

A Cleveland woman and an 8-year-old child died after the woman drove her car into a West Virginia river in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide. Compounding the tragedy, a 24-year-old off-duty volunteer firefighter who went into the river to save them also died.

• LaTonya Bell, 42, and Havana Pipkins, 8, both of Cleveland, died Sunday.
• The State Fire Marshal issued a statement: “John D. Forbush selflessly gave his life for strangers in need. He proudly served the Gassaway community for four years as a volunteer firefighter. His service to the community will forever be remembered.”

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What You Need To Know About U.S. Senate Candidates

If you haven't made up your mind about who to vote for in Ohio's U.S. Senate primary, this article lays out the highlights and lowlights for you.

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Picks To Click

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• Political Convict News Story No. 1: Convicted Cleveland Councilman Ken Johnson used former city worker as ‘pawn’ in corruption scheme (cleveland.com)
• Political Convict News Story No. 2: Ex-Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora’s health is failing; attorney asks for release from prison (cleveland.com)
• Cleveland Guardians announce return of Grand Slam Beerfest to Progressive Field on July 9 (MLB.com)
• Ohio collected $34.9B in state taxes in 2021, 9th highest in country (cleveland.com)
• CWRU alumna’s $5.5 million gift creates scholarship for nurse anesthetist students (cleveland.com)
• Avon Lake school salutes Arbor Day’s 150th anniversary (cleveland.com)
• Buildings & Food acquires Good Company eatery in Cleveland’s Battery Park neighborhood (cleveland.com)
• Guardians 3B José Ramírez named AL Player of the Month for April; OF Steven Kwan earns rookie award (cleveland.com)
• Cleveland Metroparks to host native plant sale (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
• Cleveland State study finds production and use of hydrogen in Ohio is poised for growth (WKSU News)
• At USA Boxing’s national qualifier finals in Cleveland, 4 NE Ohio fighters win (cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland

• Village Garden Club Dedication Ceremony of Ohio Historical Marker (3:00 PM)
• DNA Discovery Support Group at Adoption Network Cleveland (8:00 PM)

Cleveland Social

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• Nextdoor Neighbor, Tremont: "Does anyone have a recommendation for a good exterminator ( for insects) Need to get our house and yard sprayed. - ( Live in Ohio City). Thank you!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Euclid Creek: "Good Morning Euclid Creek, - I woke up this morning to a cloudy green Euclid Creek brook that smells like gasoline. I called the Northeast Ohio EPA and left a message. I live on Ramblewood Trail. If anyone has the time please call the EP..." (Nextdoor)

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