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Sixth Memphis Police Officer Suspended In Tyre Nichols Case

Officer Preston Hemphill, who deployed the taser that struck Nichols in the torso at a traffic intersection, was placed on administrative leave the same day the other five officers were suspended.
Preston Hemphill (photo: Memphis Police Dept via Reuters)
A sixth Memphis Police Department officer was relieved of duty for his part in the beating and subsequent death of Tyre Nichols. Officer Preston Hemphill, who deployed the taser that struck Nichols in the torso at a traffic intersection, was placed on administrative leave the same day the other five officers were suspended. Continue reading “Sixth Memphis Police Officer Suspended In Tyre Nichols Case”

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Megyn Kelly Twitter Rant: Jill Biden’s Doctorate Is ‘Fake Title’

Conservative talking head Megyn Kelly (screen capture)
Of all things to throw a Twitter tantrum over, conservative talking head Megyn Kelly got crunchy during Sunday’s NFC Championship game when the announcers mentioned First Lady Jill Biden was in attendance to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles. Continue reading “Megyn Kelly Twitter Rant: Jill Biden’s Doctorate Is ‘Fake Title’”

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Brendan Fraser, HBOs ‘The Last Of Us’ + More News

Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser (via IMDB)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Back in the spotlight thanks to his first Oscar nomination for The Whale, folks are remembering Brendan Fraser’s days as a hottie in his early films like George of the Jungle. Continue reading “Brendan Fraser, HBOs ‘The Last Of Us’ + More News”

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Pelosi Attacker Calls Reporter: ‘I’m Sorry I Didn’t Get More Of Them’

David DePape, who was arrested by San Francisco police officers as he was beating Paul Pelosi, the husband of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, called a reporter at the local Fox News affiliate to say “I’m so sorry I didn’t get more of them” in regard to his attack on Pelosi. This is one of the stranger things I’ve heard of coming from someone charged with murder. Continue reading “Pelosi Attacker Calls Reporter: ‘I’m Sorry I Didn’t Get More Of Them’”

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Biden Issues Statement Following Release Of Tyre Nichols Footage

The White House issued a statement from President Joe Biden last night following the release of video footage of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five former Memphis police officers.
(screen capture via Memphis Police Dept footage)
The White House issued a statement from President Joe Biden last night following the release of video footage of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five former Memphis police officers. Continue reading “Biden Issues Statement Following Release Of Tyre Nichols Footage”

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Laith Ashley Co-Stars In New Taylor Swift Video + More News

Taylor Swift and Laith Ashley in 'Lavender Haze"
Taylor Swift and Laith Ashley in ‘Lavender Haze” (screen cap)
Some news items you might have missed: • New Music: Pop queen Taylor Swift dropped her latest video, “Lavender Haze,” co-starring trans model Laith Ashley as her love interest. The video and song are pretty irresistible. Continue reading “Laith Ashley Co-Stars In New Taylor Swift Video + More News”

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Justice Dept Asks FEC To Pause As Prosecutors Investigate George Santos

The Federal Elections Commission was asked to pause on any enforcement action against George Santos as prosecutors conduct their own criminal probe into his campaign finance issues.
Rep. George Santos (screen capture)
The troubles for truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) kicked into gear this afternoon as the Justice Department asked the Federal Elections Commission to  pause on any enforcement action against Santos as prosecutors conduct their own criminal probe. Continue reading “Justice Dept Asks FEC To Pause As Prosecutors Investigate George Santos”