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80 Months In Prison For Jan. 6 Rioter Who Attacked Late Capitol Cop

Julian Kater, 33, who attacked Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with chemical spray during the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building, was sentenced to 80 months in prison and a $10,000 fine.
L-R Julian Khater, Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
Julian Khater, 33, who attacked Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with chemical spray during the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building, was sentenced to 80 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. Continue reading “80 Months In Prison For Jan. 6 Rioter Who Attacked Late Capitol Cop”

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Data: Murder Rates In Red States Outpaced Blue States For 20+ Years

Republicans love to own the "tough on crime" mantra, but an analysis of homicide data from 2000 through 2020 for all 50 states shows murder rates in red states have outpaced blue states for more than 20 years. Republicans love to own the “tough on crime” mantra, but an analysis of homicide data from 2000 through 2020 for all 50 states shows murder rates in red states have outpaced blue states for more than 20 years. Continue reading “Data: Murder Rates In Red States Outpaced Blue States For 20+ Years”

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Biden Urges Calm After 5 Memphis Police Charged With Murder

President Joe Biden (official White House photo by Cameron Smith)
Following the news that 5 former Memphis police officers had been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Tyre Nichols, President Joe Biden issued a statement acknowledging the outrage many will feel but urging protests to remain peaceful. Continue reading “Biden Urges Calm After 5 Memphis Police Charged With Murder”

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5 Memphis Police Officers Charged In Beating Death Of Tyre Nichols

Five Memphis police officers fired last week in connection with the beating death of a 29-year-old Black man were arrested and  charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault and kidnapping.
L-R Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills, Jr., Emmitt Martin III, Justin Smith and Tadarrius Bean. (photos: Memphis Police)
The 5 Memphis police officers who were fired last week in connection with the beating death of a 29-year-old Black man were arrested on Thursday. All were  charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault and kidnapping. Continue reading “5 Memphis Police Officers Charged In Beating Death Of Tyre Nichols”

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Former George Santos Roommate: ‘He Told Me He Was A Model’ + More News

George Santos and his alleged drag alias ‘Kitara’
Some news items you might have missed: • Curbed: A former roommate on living with George Santos: “He was home all day on his computer, just browsing the web, probably chatting with people.” “He told me he was a model and that he worked at New York Fashion Week and that he met all the Victoria’s Secret models and would be in Vogue magazine.” Continue reading “Former George Santos Roommate: ‘He Told Me He Was A Model’ + More News”

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George Santos Butthurt After GOP Senator Called Him ‘Nutty As A Fruitcake’

Truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) got all butthurt over Sen. John Neely Kennedy (R-LA) called the serial liar "nutty as a fruitcake."
Rep. George Santos (R-NY)
Truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) got all butthurt over Sen. John Neely Kennedy (R-LA) called the serial liar “nutty as a fruitcake.” Continue reading “George Santos Butthurt After GOP Senator Called Him ‘Nutty As A Fruitcake’”

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Facebook To Reinstate Donald Trump Accounts

Facebook will reinstate Donald Trump accounts
(images via Facebook, Depositphotos)
Social media giant Meta has announced it will reinstate Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. This comes following a two-year suspension – the result of Trump’s breaking Meta rules and inciting violence in regard to the January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. Continue reading “Facebook To Reinstate Donald Trump Accounts”