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Former Scout Kicked Out For Being Gay Is Back 45 Years Later + More

Former Eagle Scout Tim Curran is now a Scout leader 45 years after being expelled by the group (photo: Tim Curran)

Some news items for you as we head into the week:

• Pink News: A former Boy Scout who was kicked out of the group for being gay when he was 18 years old is now working as a scoutmaster 45 years later. His 1981 legal challenge was the first to expose the organization’s ban on openly gay youth and adult leaders.

• The Independent: The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill banning ‘adult cabaret’ performances —  like go-go dancers and drag artists –outside of adult settings such as nightclubs. Those found guilty of violating the proposed law could face felony charges and up to 18 months in prison. Continue reading “Former Scout Kicked Out For Being Gay Is Back 45 Years Later + More”

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Another Duggar Arrested On Child Sex Charges + More News

Joseph Duggar (mugshot)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Entertainment Weekly: 19 Kids and Counting star Joseph Duggar (above mugshot) has been arrested on child molestation charges. You’ll recall his big bro, Josh Duggar, was found guilty of possessing/receiving child pornography and sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2022.

• Variety: Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey has settled 3 more lawsuits regarding allegations he sexually assaulted three men between 2000-2013. Continue reading “Another Duggar Arrested On Child Sex Charges + More News”

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7 Years In Prison For Assaulting Trans Woman + More News

Andre Karlow (screen cap)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: Andre Karlow (above) has been sentenced to seven years in prison for assaulting a transgender woman. She suffered broken teeth, facial injuries, and a brain bleed before escaping into a nearby restaurant for help.

During his trial, prosecutors quoted a recorded call Karlow made from jail – “If I didn’t hate trans people before, I do now, absolutely. I think that Trump should kill them all. Get them out of here. They’re weird.”

• Them: Thirty-nine percent of U.S. adults still believe homosexuality is “morally unacceptable,” according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. That placed the U.S. ninth among all countries surveyed by rate of anti-gay sentiment, between Israel (47%) and Hungary (34%). Continue reading “7 Years In Prison For Assaulting Trans Woman + More News”

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Plaque Honoring January 6 Police Finally Installed At U.S. Capitol

The long-delayed memorial plaque honoring police who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2020, was finally installed this morning at 4 a.m. this morning.

The tribute, which lists the names of almost two dozen local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, was required by law to be installed by March 2023. Continue reading “Plaque Honoring January 6 Police Finally Installed At U.S. Capitol”

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Britney Arrested For DUI + J6 Rioter Sentenced To Life In Prison On Child Sex Charges + More

International pop star Britney Spears

Some news items you might have missed:

• AP News: Pop star Britney Spears was arrested last night for on DUI charges. after the California Highway Patrol stopped her around 9 p.m. for driving fast and erratically. Her spokesperson acknowledges it was “inexcusable” adding that  Britney will get the “long overdue” help she needs.

• NPR: A January 6 rioter pardoned by Donald Trump, has been sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse after a Florida jury found him guilty of 5 criminal charges, including molestation, lewd and lascivious exhibition and transmission of material harmful to a minor. Continue reading “Britney Arrested For DUI + J6 Rioter Sentenced To Life In Prison On Child Sex Charges + More”

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DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Seeks Release Due To Autism Diagnosis

FBI handout of suspected DC pipe bomber

Brian Cole, 30, accused of planting pipe bombs at the Democratic and Republican national party headquarters the night before the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol is requesting a conditional release from jail citing his autism diagnosis.

He has been in custody since December 4 when he was charged with attempted malicious destruction by means of explosive device and transporting an explosive device. Continue reading “DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Seeks Release Due To Autism Diagnosis”

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Season Finale + Another Actor Sues Tyler Perry + More

A scene from Heated Rivalry

It’s a beautiful Saturday in Las Vegas, so I’m heading to the dog park with the pups in a little while, but first, some news items for you:

• Entertainment Weekly: Following the “bigness” of episode 5, Heated Rivalry  crescendoed into touching intimacy in the season finale. Show creator Jacob Tierney and stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie chat on many episode highlights including a touching “toe” moment and why Tierney chose to close the season with “a pretty big swing.” Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Season Finale + Another Actor Sues Tyler Perry + More”

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Trump Claims Biden Planted 274 FBI Agents Among J6 Rioters

Donald Trump

Early this morning, Donald Trump claimed in a social media post that ‘THE BIDEN FBI’ had placed 274 agent among the crowd that assembled for his speech in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021.

“THE BIDEN FBI PLACED 274 AGENTS INTO THE CROWD ON JANUARY 6,” he wrote on Truth Social. “If this is so, which it is, a lot of very good people will be owed big apologies. What a SCAM – DO SOMETHING!!! President DJT”

Of course, Trump was president and in control of the federal government, and the director of the FBI was Christopher Wray, who Trump hand-picked. Continue reading “Trump Claims Biden Planted 274 FBI Agents Among J6 Rioters”