Friday, August 4, 2023
Texas Man Who Threatened Poll Workers And Officials Is Sentenced To Prison
Prosecutors said Frederick Goltz threatened election officials and their children on far-right social media platforms. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Friday, August 4, 2023
Trump’s Lawyer Basically Admits Trump Really Did One of the Things He’s Charged With (Video)
Donald Trump has apparently had real problems hiring lawyers to represent him in the criminal indictments he’s accumulated over the last several months, though he has always managed to find one by his arraignment dates. And in his latest indictment — stemming from the investigation into the disgraced ex-president’s role in the Jan. 6 attack — Trump is represented in part by John Lauro. Lauro, as it turns out, has an interesting strategy for defending his client: Admit he basically did what he’s accused of. Lauro was a guest on Greg Kelly’s Newsmax show in order to discuss Trump’s arraignment…
Thursday, August 3, 2023
White Ex-Officers Of Police 'Goon Squad' Plead Guilty To Racist Assaults On Black Men
Six white former law enforcement officers in Mississippi have pleaded guilty to federal civil rights offenses against two Black men who were brutalized during a home raid that ended when an officer shot one of the men in the mouth. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Ron DeSantis Accepts Gavin Newsom’s Debate Challenge After Nearly a Year (Video)
It took almost a year, but it seems Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will spar with his California counterpart after all. On Wednesday, during an appearance on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show, DeSantis said he accepts the debate challenge first laid down last year by Governor Gavin Newsom. “You heard Gavin make the offer,” Hannity said while interviewing DeSantis via remote feed. “Your answer is?” “Absolutely, I’m game. Let’s get it done,” DeSantis said with a wide, white-toothed smile. “Just tell me when and where. We’ll do it.” Desantis says he will now accept Gavin Newsom’s offer to debate him. pic.twitter.com/4pIIXlcl7R…
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Leah Remini Sues Church Of Scientology, Says Leaders 'Stalked' And 'Harassed' Her
The former church member said people should be able to share their experiences “without fearing retaliation from a cult with tax exemption and billions in assets.” Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Man Allegedly Kills Ex-Wife, Kidnaps Son Months After Violating Protective Order
Chase Ainsworth was taken into custody on Friday after police accused him of killing his ex-wife and kidnapping their 5-year-old. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan Calls Trump Lead ‘Devastating’ for ‘Any Republican… Not Under Indictment’ (Video)
As has been the case since he first launched his first campaign for president with a speech that included racist attacks on Mexicans, Donald Trump remains very popular with Republican voters. According to new a new poll, Trump remains far and away the overwhelming Republican front-runner in the 2024 GOP primary. Which, MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan joked Monday night, is “devastating news for every Republican candidate not under criminal indictment.” “The poll results could be considered funeral rights for the non Trump,” Hasan added while guest-hosting Monday’s episode of “All In With Chris Hayes.” (Hayes is still on Vacation.) “Simply put,…
Monday, July 31, 2023
‘Doomsday Mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell Sentenced After Bizarre Statements In Court
Vallow Daybell was convicted of murdering her two children, who she said were possessed by demons that needed to be cast out. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Monday, July 31, 2023
SAG-AFTRA Addresses Concerns Over Interim Agreement, Says It’s a ‘Vital’ Strategic Approach
SAG-AFTRA sent a letter to members on Sunday night addressing concerns over projects that are continuing to film during the strike using what’s called an “interim agreement.” The SAG-AFTRA TV and Theatrical Negotiating Committee explained in the letter that interim agreements — which they maintain are not waivers — are granted vetted and approved by the union, and allow productions that agree to terms set by SAG-AFTRA, including the proposals rejected by the AMPTP. “Make no mistake, we are striking the AMPTP companies only, not independent productions that abide by the terms of our Interim Agreement. It behooves us to…
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Kerry Washington Holds a Mini ‘Scandal’ Reunion to Support the SAG-AFTRA Strike (Photos)
Kerry Washington joined in on a mini “Scandal” reunion on Friday in New York City in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Washington shared photos on Instagram of herself, Tony Goldwyn and Bellamy Young creating signs for the picket lines. “Volunteered with some fellow [SAG-AFTRA] members that I LOVE today,” Washington captioned the photos. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kerry Washington (@kerrywashington) The actors look chummy today, but their characters on the ABC drama — Goldwyn’s Fritz, Washington’s Olivia and Young’s Mellie — were caught in a seasons-long love triangle. Washington took the opportunity to shout out…
