Sep 25 Judge approves $600 million settlement for Ohio residents near 2023 train derailment By Josh Funk, Associated Press A federal judge on Wednesday approved a $600 million class-action settlement Wednesday that Norfolk Southern railroad offered to everyone who lived within 20 miles of last year's disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Continue reading
Sep 19 Residents of Springfield, Ohio, pray for political firestorm to blow over By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press In the quiet corners of Springfield, Ohio — out of sight of the drumbeat of politicians and journalists, troopers and newly installed security cameras — the people who live here are taking a breath, praying and attempting to carry on. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 6:57 How life in Springfield has been disrupted by lies about its Haitian community By William Brangham, Mary Fecteau It’s been a week since Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance threw an ugly spotlight on the small city of Springfield, Ohio, by spreading unverified claims about Haitian immigrants killing and eating people’s pets. Since then, the city… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 6:37 Gov. DeWine urges Trump and Vance to end ‘very hurtful’ comments about Haitian migrants By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura Springfield, Ohio, remains on edge as Donald Trump and JD Vance continue spreading racist lies about Haitian migrants. Throughout the turmoil, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has called for calm, sent additional law enforcement resources and condemned hate. Amna Nawaz spoke… Continue watching
Sep 17 Springfield facing threats from overseas after Trump’s lies about Haitians, Ohio governor’s office says By Patrick Aftoora Orsagos, Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press Ohio officials have stationed state police at Springfield schools in response to bomb threats that officials say are mostly coming from overseas. Continue reading
Sep 16 Springfield, Ohio, cancels town festival after violent threats over Haitian residents By Associated Press The two-day CultureFest, which highlights diversity, arts and culture, had been scheduled to begin Sept. 27 but was canceled “in light of recent threats and safety concerns,” the city announced. Continue reading
Sep 15 Vance continues fueling false rumors about migrants in Ohio as community receives threats By Colleen Long, Associated Press For two days straight, bomb threats prompted the evacuation of schools and government buildings in Springfield, Ohio, with some emailed threats referencing an influx of migrants into the community. Continue reading
Sep 12 Ohio father forbids Trump and others from invoking his son’s death in immigration debate By Patrick Aftoora Orsagos, Mike Catalini, Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Nathan Clark spoke Tuesday at a Springfield City Council hearing — the same day that Trump and Harris debated, and the city in Ohio exploded into the national conversation when the former president repeated false claims demonizing Haitian immigrants there. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 4:39 Trump doubles down on debunked conspiracy about Haitian immigrants in Ohio By William Brangham, Mary Fecteau Donald Trump doubled down on unsupported claims that Haitian immigrants are abducting and eating people's pets in the city of Springfield, Ohio. William Brangham recently visited Springfield and spoke with city officials and members of the Haitian community. He joined… Continue watching
Sep 11 WATCH: Trump amplifies false racist rumor about Ohio’s Haitian immigrants in debate By Mike Catalini, Julie Carr Smyth, Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were abducting and eating pets, repeating during a televised debate the type of inflammatory and anti-immigrant rhetoric he has promoted throughout his campaigns. Continue reading