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Jon Kavanaugh
Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh is a fictional Internal Affairs Lieutenant in the Los Angeles Police Department on the FX television show ''The Shield''. He was portrayed by Forest Whitaker. He is introduced at the beginning of series five and serves as the primary antagonist to Vic Mackey. He has been described as an anti-villain. Both the character, and Whitaker's performance have been well-received. Concept and creation Shawn Ryan conceived the idea of a "pretty virtuous Internal Affairs detective," who would become "hell-bent on bringing ackeyto justice." Whilst writing the series five script, Ryan was convinced that he was "making it tough for the audience. They're not going to be sure who to root for." But discovered the audience overwhelmingly supported Vic; "our audience viewed Vic as the hero. They wanted Vic to get away with it. They found every negative thing to say about Whitaker's character they could think of." Role in ''The Shield'' Character summary Kavanagh first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shield
''The Shield'' is an American crime drama television series starring Michael Chiklis that premiered on March 12, 2002, on FX in the United States, and concluded on November 25, 2008, after seven seasons. Known for its portrayal of corrupt police officers, it was originally advertised as ''Rampart'' in reference to the true-life Rampart Division police scandal, on which the show's Strike Team was loosely based. The series was created by Shawn Ryan and the Barn Productions for Fox Television Studios and Sony Pictures Television. Several notable actors took extended roles on the show, including Glenn Close, who was the female lead during the fourth season; Michael Peña, in season 4; Anthony Anderson, in seasons 4, 5, and 6; Forest Whitaker, who guest-starred in seasons 5 and 6; Laura Harring, in season 5; Franka Potente, in season 6; and Laurie Holden, in season 7. ''The Shield'' is a prime example of TV noir in that it focuses on moral ambiguity, a salient feature to the noir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Penguin Press
Penguin Group is a British trade book publisher and part of Penguin Random House, which is owned by the German media conglomerate Bertelsmann. The new company was created by a merger that was finalised on 1 July 2013, with Bertelsmann initially owning 53% of the joint venture, and Pearson PLC initially owning the remaining 47%. Since 18 December 2019, Penguin Random House has been wholly owned by Bertelsmann. Penguin Books has its registered office in City of Westminster, London.Maps ." . Retrieved 28 August 2009. Its British division is Penguin Books Ltd. Other separate divisions are located in the |
El Salvador
El Salvador (; , meaning " The Saviour"), officially the Republic of El Salvador ( es, República de El Salvador), is a country in Central America. It is bordered on the northeast by Honduras, on the northwest by Guatemala, and on the south by the Pacific Ocean. El Salvador's capital and largest city is San Salvador. The country's population in 2022 is estimated to be 6.5 million. Among the Mesoamerican nations that historically controlled the region are the Lenca (after 600 AD), the Mayans, and then the Cuzcatlecs. Archaeological monuments also suggest an early Olmec presence around the first millennium BC. In the beginning of the 16th century, the Spanish Empire conquered the Central American territory, incorporating it into the Viceroyalty of New Spain ruled from Mexico City. However the Viceroyalty of Mexico had little to no influence in the daily affairs of the isthmus, which was colonized in 1524. In 1609, the area was declared the Captaincy General of Guatemala by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Aceveda
The following is a list of character summaries from the FX Networks television series ''The Shield''. Main characters * Michael Chiklis – Vic Mackey (2002–2008) * Glenn Close – #Monica Rawling, Monica Rawling (2005) * Catherine Dent – #Danielle Sofer, Danielle "Danny" Sofer (2002–2008) * Reed Diamond – #Terry Crowley, Terry Crowley (2002, recurring 2003) * Paula Garcés, Paula Garces – #Tina Hanlon, Tina Hanlon (2008, recurring 2006–2007) * Walton Goggins – #Shane Vendrell, Shane Vendrell (2002–2008) * Michael Jace – #Julien Lowe, Julien Lowe (2002–2008) * Kenny Johnson, Kenneth Johnson – #Curtis Lemansky, Curtis "Lem" Lemansky (2002–2006) * Jay Karnes – #Dutch Wagenbach, Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach (2002–2008) * David Marciano – Steve Billings (2008, recurring 2005–2007) * Benito Martinez (actor), Benito Martinez – #David Aceveda, David Aceveda (2002–2008) * Cathy Cahlin Ryan – #Corrine Mackey, Corrine Mackey (2005–2008, recurring 2002 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antwon Mitchell
The following is a list of character summaries from the FX Networks television series ''The Shield''. Main characters * Michael Chiklis – Vic Mackey (2002–2008) * Glenn Close – Monica Rawling (2005) * Catherine Dent – Danielle "Danny" Sofer (2002–2008) * Reed Diamond – Terry Crowley (2002, recurring 2003) * Paula Garces – Tina Hanlon (2008, recurring 2006–2007) * Walton Goggins – Shane Vendrell (2002–2008) * Michael Jace – Julien Lowe (2002–2008) * Kenneth Johnson – Curtis "Lem" Lemansky (2002–2006) * Jay Karnes – Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach (2002–2008) * David Marciano – Steve Billings (2008, recurring 2005–2007) * Benito Martinez – David Aceveda (2002–2008) * Cathy Cahlin Ryan – Corrine Mackey (2005–2008, recurring 2002–2004) * David Rees Snell – Ronnie Gardocki (2006–2008, recurring 2002–2005) * CCH Pounder – #Claudette Wyms, Claudette Wyms (2002–2008) Monica Rawling Captain Monica Rawling is a fictional charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sting Operation
In law enforcement, a sting operation is a deceptive operation designed to catch a person attempting to commit a crime. A typical sting will have an undercover law enforcement officer, detective, or co-operative member of the public play a role as criminal partner or potential victim and go along with a suspect's actions to gather evidence of the suspect's wrongdoing. Mass media journalists occasionally resort to sting operations to record video and broadcast to expose criminal activity. Sting operations are common in many countries, such as the United States, but they are not permitted in some countries, such as Sweden or France. There are prohibitions on conducting certain types of sting operations, such as in the Philippines, where it is illegal for law enforcers to pose as drug dealers to apprehend buyers of illegal drugs. Examples * Offering free sports or airline tickets to lure fugitives out of hiding. * Deploying a bait car (also called a honey trap) to catch a car thief ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russian Mafia
Russian organized crime or Russian mafia (, ), otherwise known as Bratva (), is a collective of various organized crime elements originating in the former Soviet Union. The initialism OPG is Organized Criminal (''prestupnaya'' in Russian) Group, used to refer to any of the Russian mafia groups, sometimes modified with a specific name, e.g. Orekhovskaya OPG. Sometimes the initialism is translated and OCG is used. Organized crime in Russia began in the Russian Empire, but it was not until the Soviet era that '' vory v zakone'' ("thieves-in-law") emerged as leaders of prison groups in forced labor camps, and their honor code became more defined. With the end of World War II, the death of Joseph Stalin, and the fall of the Soviet Union, more gangs emerged in a flourishing black market, exploiting the unstable governments of the former Republics. Louis Freeh, former director of the FBI, said that the Russian mafia posed the greatest threat to U.S. national security in the mid- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Covert Listening Device
A covert listening device, more commonly known as a bug or a wire, is usually a combination of a miniature radio transmitter with a microphone. The use of bugs, called bugging, or wiretapping is a common technique in surveillance, espionage and police investigations. Self-contained electronic covert listening devices came into common use with intelligence agencies in the 1950s, when technology allowed for a suitable transmitter to be built into a relatively small package. By 1956, the US Central Intelligence Agency was designing and building "Surveillance Transmitters" that employed transistors, which greatly reduced the size and power consumption. An all solid-state device had low enough power needs that it could be operated by small batteries, which revolutionized the business of covert listening. A bug does not have to be a device specifically designed for the purpose of eavesdropping. For instance, with the right equipment, it is possible to remotely activate the microphone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heroin
Heroin, also known as diacetylmorphine and diamorphine among other names, is a potent opioid mainly used as a recreational drug for its euphoric effects. Medical grade diamorphine is used as a pure hydrochloride salt. Various white and brown powders sold illegally around the world as heroin have variable "cuts". Black tar heroin is a variable admixture of morphine derivatives—predominantly 6-MAM (6-monoacetylmorphine), which is the result of crude acetylation during clandestine production of street heroin. Heroin is used medically in several countries to relieve pain, such as during childbirth or a heart attack, as well as in opioid replacement therapy. It is typically injected, usually into a vein, but it can also be smoked, snorted, or inhaled. In a clinical context, the route of administration is most commonly intravenous injection; it may also be given by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, as well as orally in the form of tablets. The onset of effects is usuall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curtis Lemansky
The following is a list of character summaries from the FX Networks television series ''The Shield''. Main characters * Michael Chiklis – Vic Mackey (2002–2008) * Glenn Close – Monica Rawling (2005) * Catherine Dent – Danielle "Danny" Sofer (2002–2008) * Reed Diamond – Terry Crowley (2002, recurring 2003) * Paula Garces – Tina Hanlon (2008, recurring 2006–2007) * Walton Goggins – Shane Vendrell (2002–2008) * Michael Jace – Julien Lowe (2002–2008) * Kenneth Johnson – Curtis "Lem" Lemansky (2002–2006) * Jay Karnes – Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach (2002–2008) * David Marciano – Steve Billings (2008, recurring 2005–2007) * Benito Martinez – David Aceveda (2002–2008) * Cathy Cahlin Ryan – Corrine Mackey (2005–2008, recurring 2002–2004) * David Rees Snell – Ronnie Gardocki (2006–2008, recurring 2002–2005) * CCH Pounder – Claudette Wyms (2002–2008) Monica Rawling Captain Monica Rawling is a fictional character from the FX t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mental Illness
A mental disorder, also referred to as a mental illness or psychiatric disorder, is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning. Such features may be persistent, relapsing and remitting, or occur as single episodes. Many disorders have been described, with signs and symptoms that vary widely between specific disorders. Such disorders may be diagnosed by a mental health professional, usually a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist. The causes of mental disorders are often unclear. Theories may incorporate findings from a range of fields. Mental disorders are usually defined by a combination of how a person behaves, feels, perceives, or thinks. This may be associated with particular regions or functions of the brain, often in a social context. A mental disorder is one aspect of mental health. Cultural and religious beliefs, as well as social norms, should be taken into account when making a diagnosis. Services are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina Torres
Gina Torres (born April 25, 1969) is an American actress. She is known for her starring roles as Zoe Washburne in the science fiction series ''Firefly'' (2002–2003) and its feature film sequel '' Serenity'' (2005), and as Jessica Pearson in the USA Network legal drama series '' Suits'' (2011–2018) and its spin-off series ''Pearson'' (2019). Torres appeared in the science fiction films ''The Matrix Reloaded'' and ''The Matrix Revolutions'' (both 2003), the drama film ''Jam'' (2006), the romantic comedy film ''I Think I Love My Wife'' (2007), the independent drama film ''South of Pico'' (2007), and the drama film ''Selah and the Spades'' (2019). Throughout her acting career, Torres has appeared in supporting roles in numerous television series, including ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'', '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', ''Cleopatra 2525'', ''Alias'', ''Angel'', '' 24'', ''The Shield'', ''Gossip Girl'', ''The Vampire Diaries'', ''Hannibal'', '' 9-1-1: Lone Star'', ''Revenge'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
