🌱 Murder Suspect Represents Self In Court + Officer Charged

Happy Thursday, people of Cleveland! Here's everything going on today in Cleveland.

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First, today's weather:

A bit of rain in the afternoon. High: 67 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories today in Cleveland:

1. The man accused of murdering two people inside a car on I-90 in Cleveland in 2018 is representing himself during his jury trial in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. Jury selection began Monday in the trial for Gianni Gray, 38. Judge Ashley Kilbane is presiding over the trial. (Cleveland 19 News)
2. A Cleveland police detective faces two misdemeanor charges that accuse him of lying to prosecutors during a 2019 rape investigation and failing to re-open the case after receiving information that DNA matched a suspect. Det. Charles McNeeley is charged with first-degree misdemeanor dereliction of duty and second-degree misdemeanor falsification following an internal affairs investigation. He is scheduled to appear on Nov. 24 for his arraignment in Cleveland Municipal Court. (Cleveland Patch)
3. Ohio lawmakers advance bill allowing Cleveland teachers to carry guns without any peace-officer training. (cleveland.com)
4. Y-Haven residents and the Cleveland Public Theatre are exploring the road to substance use recovery in "12,000 Steps." (cleveland.com)
5. On Nov. 19, the Rock Hall will open You Don't Know How It Feels, a new Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers exhibit. (Cleveland Scene)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Veterans Day | Thank You for Your Service (All Day)
• Sustainability Committee - City of Shaker Heights - Public Meetings (8:00 AM)
• Melt Bar and Grilled Dine to Donate - Parma Animal Shelter (11:00 AM)
• By the Book Author Series | Black Politics and Black Power in Ohio, 1837-1860 (1:00 PM)
• Dine to Donate Melt Bar & Grilled - Parma Animal Shelter (3:00 PM)
• Veterans Day Cemetery Tour - City of Shaker Heights - Community Events (4:30 PM)
• 12th-year anniversary rally of Imperial Avenue Murders (5:00 PM)
• Board of Building Standards/Architectural Board of Review/Sign Review Board Review Meeting (5:30 PM)
• Ella Fitgerald PUBLIC - Women in History (6:30 PM)
• Lakewood Community Relations Advisory Commission (6:30 PM)
• Ida B Wells - Women in History (7:00 PM)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.