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NYC Gay Bar Deaths Ruled Homicides By Medical Examiner

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City has ruled the deaths of two gay men - Julio Ramirez and John Umberger - were homicides caused by "drug-faciliated theft."
John Umberger; Julio Ramirez (photo credit: Linda Clary/family photo)
The deaths of two gay men who were found dead with their bank accounts drained have been ruled homicides caused by “drug-facilitated theft.” Police have been investigating the two cases which happened separately. In both incidents, the men were seen leaving night spots in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Continue reading “NYC Gay Bar Deaths Ruled Homicides By Medical Examiner”

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Alex Murdaugh Found Guilty Of Double Murder

South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, 54, was convicted of double murder Thursday in the shooting deaths of his wife and son.
Alex Murdaugh found guilty of double murder (screen cap)
South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, 54, was found guilty of double murder Thursday in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. The jury needed less than three hours to deliberate and come to a unanimous decision. Continue reading “Alex Murdaugh Found Guilty Of Double Murder”

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House Ethics Committee Announces George Santos Investigation

Rep.-elect George Santos
Rep. George Santos (screen capture)
The House Ethics Committee officially announced today that an investigation into truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has been opened. The probe will look into a number of alleged unlawful activities including campaign finance issues, conflict of interest laws, and sexual misconduct allegations. Continue reading “House Ethics Committee Announces George Santos Investigation”

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Chicago Says No 2nd Term For Mayor Lori Lightfoot + News

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't return for a second term in office after voters turned on Lightfoot over concerns about crime.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot (via official Facebook)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won’t return for a second term in office after voters turned on Lightfoot over concerns about crime and the city’s slow recovery from the pandemic. Lightfoot is the city’s first Black woman and first out gay person to serve as mayor. Continue reading “Chicago Says No 2nd Term For Mayor Lori Lightfoot + News”

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GOP Bill Would Block House Members Convicted Of Crimes From Book Deals

A bill aimed at stopping out Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from profiting off his campaign lies has already won support from several of his Republican colleagues.
Rep. George Santos (R-NY)
A bill aimed at stopping out Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from profiting off his campaign lies via book deals and speeches after leaving office has already won support from several of his Republican colleagues. Continue reading “GOP Bill Would Block House Members Convicted Of Crimes From Book Deals”

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Eric Swalwell Slams Matt Gaetz For Inviting Accused Murderer To Lead Pledge Of Allegiance

REp. Eric Swalwell slammed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for inviting an accused murderer to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the House of Representatives
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
At the beginning of this Congress, Democrats and Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee agreed to set rules for hearings. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), in an attempt to ‘own the Libs,’ added an amendment to the rules requiring the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Democrats voted in favor. Continue reading “Eric Swalwell Slams Matt Gaetz For Inviting Accused Murderer To Lead Pledge Of Allegiance”