Sharecopy linkJeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and alleged groomer was finally nearly a year to the day that Epstein himself was caught last summer.While Maxwell was apprehended by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) early Thursday in the small town of , the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) is handling the inquiry. As the result of a brief hearing on Thursday afternoon between Maxwell and the government, the SDNY will have unopposed jurisdiction.That result was hardly a surprise. But the specific SDNY unit taking charge of the...…Sharecopy linkJeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and alleged groomer was finally nearly a year to the day that Epstein himself was caught last summer.While Maxwell was apprehended by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) early Thursday in the small town of , the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) is handling the inquiry. As the result of a brief hearing on Thursday afternoon between Maxwell and the government, the SDNY will have unopposed jurisdiction.That result was hardly a surprise. But the specific SDNY unit taking charge of the...WW…

Sharecopy linkThe Washington Post filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit on Friday against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State, seeking records regarding U.S. Secret Service spending at Trump family-owned properties.“The requested records will let the public see ‘what their government [has been] up to,’ with respect to how much businesses owned by the President or his family, including the Trump Organization, have charged the [DHS and State Department] – and thus, American taxpayers – to house the officials and agents who accompany and...…Sharecopy linkThe Washington Post filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit on Friday against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State, seeking records regarding U.S. Secret Service spending at Trump family-owned properties.“The requested records will let the public see ‘what their government [has been] up to,’ with respect to how much businesses owned by the President or his family, including the Trump Organization, have charged the [DHS and State Department] – and thus, American taxpayers – to house the officials and agents who accompany and...WW…

Sharecopy linkA social media star known variously as “Hush” and “Ray Hushpuppi” was placed in federal custody on Friday over suspicion of engaging in massive amounts of international fraud and money laundering.A Nigerian national who was until recently a resident of Dubai, 37-year-old Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, made an initial court appearance in Chicago and is expected to face the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles-based Central District of California in the weeks to come.The Department of Justice (DOJ) announcing Abbas’s capture echoes the probable cause affidavit and criminal complaint in...…Sharecopy linkA social media star known variously as “Hush” and “Ray Hushpuppi” was placed in federal custody on Friday over suspicion of engaging in massive amounts of international fraud and money laundering.A Nigerian national who was until recently a resident of Dubai, 37-year-old Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, made an initial court appearance in Chicago and is expected to face the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles-based Central District of California in the weeks to come.The Department of Justice (DOJ) announcing Abbas’s capture echoes the probable cause affidavit and criminal complaint in...WW…

Sharecopy linkRep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) that would force U.S. Soccer players to stand for the national anthem. The proposal is, on its face, unconstitutional.“Today the news has me triggered,” Gaetz said during an episode of his Hot Takes with Matt Gaetz podcast on Friday, “The U.S. Soccer Board of Directors voted yesterday to repeal Policy 604-1, which required our players to stand during the national anthem.”That now-discarded rule states:The policy was repealed on Tuesday in a show of support for the ongoing racial justice protests across the country that were sparked by the...…Sharecopy linkRep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) that would force U.S. Soccer players to stand for the national anthem. The proposal is, on its face, unconstitutional.“Today the news has me triggered,” Gaetz said during an episode of his Hot Takes with Matt Gaetz podcast on Friday, “The U.S. Soccer Board of Directors voted yesterday to repeal Policy 604-1, which required our players to stand during the national anthem.”That now-discarded rule states:The policy was repealed on Tuesday in a show of support for the ongoing racial justice protests across the country that were sparked by the...WW…

Sharecopy linkThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is making an effort to combat misinformation about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that is currently being passed around among people critical of public safety measures used to slow the spread of the deadly contagion.Laminated cards bearing the imprimatur of the DOJ and citing the “Americans with Disability Act” (read more on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ) purport to offer anti-mask individuals an out when faced with government or private business mask requirements.“Do not be fooled by the chicanery and misappropriation of...…Sharecopy linkThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is making an effort to combat misinformation about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that is currently being passed around among people critical of public safety measures used to slow the spread of the deadly contagion.Laminated cards bearing the imprimatur of the DOJ and citing the “Americans with Disability Act” (read more on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ) purport to offer anti-mask individuals an out when faced with government or private business mask requirements.“Do not be fooled by the chicanery and misappropriation of...WW…

Sharecopy linkAt least eight members of the Chicago Police Department were caught on video inside a black congressman’s campaign office lounging around, sleeping and even eating the congressman’s food while looting raged in a nearby shopping center.Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) presented video stills of the incident during a press conference with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday.“One was asleep on my couch in my campaign office,” Rush said.The incident occurred on June 1 amidst widespread anti-police brutality protests and riots that devolved into looting in many areas across the Windy...…Sharecopy linkAt least eight members of the Chicago Police Department were caught on video inside a black congressman’s campaign office lounging around, sleeping and even eating the congressman’s food while looting raged in a nearby shopping center.Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) presented video stills of the incident during a press conference with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday.“One was asleep on my couch in my campaign office,” Rush said.The incident occurred on June 1 amidst widespread anti-police brutality protests and riots that devolved into looting in many areas across the Windy...WW…

Sharecopy linkSt. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson is facing massive backlash–including a rising chorus of calls for her resignation–after she read aloud the names and addresses of citizens who had advocated for defunding the city’s police department.The names and addresses were read during a Facebook Live briefing held by the Democratic Party mayor on Friday evening. Black Lives Matter protesters previously submitted their suggestions for potential city budgets with various social services bolstered by decreased police department spending.Ohun Ashe brought attention to the incident via...…Sharecopy linkSt. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson is facing massive backlash–including a rising chorus of calls for her resignation–after she read aloud the names and addresses of citizens who had advocated for defunding the city’s police department.The names and addresses were read during a Facebook Live briefing held by the Democratic Party mayor on Friday evening. Black Lives Matter protesters previously submitted their suggestions for potential city budgets with various social services bolstered by decreased police department spending.Ohun Ashe brought attention to the incident via...WW…

Sharecopy linkA government watchdog sued the Trump administration in federal court on Thursday demanding records related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The agency has previously stonewalled the release of such records in response to prior requests.Transparency and anti-corruption-focused nonprofit American Oversight filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia after originally filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request in early May seeking “any formal written or emergency grievances filed at six...…Sharecopy linkA government watchdog sued the Trump administration in federal court on Thursday demanding records related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The agency has previously stonewalled the release of such records in response to prior requests.Transparency and anti-corruption-focused nonprofit American Oversight filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia after originally filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request in early May seeking “any formal written or emergency grievances filed at six...WW…

Sharecopy linkColorado Governor Jared Polis (D), a , signed an omnibus reform bill into law on Friday to end qualified immunity for police officers in the state.“This is a long overdue moment of national reflection,” Polis said at the signing ceremony. “This is a meaningful, substantial reform bill.”from the Colorado legislature notes:The bill allows a person who has a constitutional right secured by the bill of rights of the Colorado constitution that is infringed upon by a peace officer to bring a civil action for the violation. A plaintiff who prevails in the lawsuit is entitled to...…Sharecopy linkColorado Governor Jared Polis (D), a , signed an omnibus reform bill into law on Friday to end qualified immunity for police officers in the state.“This is a long overdue moment of national reflection,” Polis said at the signing ceremony. “This is a meaningful, substantial reform bill.”from the Colorado legislature notes:The bill allows a person who has a constitutional right secured by the bill of rights of the Colorado constitution that is infringed upon by a peace officer to bring a civil action for the violation. A plaintiff who prevails in the lawsuit is entitled to...WW…

Sharecopy linkU.S. Attorney General Bill Barr is reportedly moving to instill loyalty in another U.S. Attorney’s office–this time in the borough of Brooklyn. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Richard Donoghue announced he was leaving the office in order to serve as the new principal associate deputy attorney general where he will report directly to Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen., Donoghue’s likely and rumored replacement is none other than current Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Seth DuCharme, a top ally of Barr’s who formerly worked...…Sharecopy linkU.S. Attorney General Bill Barr is reportedly moving to instill loyalty in another U.S. Attorney’s office–this time in the borough of Brooklyn. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Richard Donoghue announced he was leaving the office in order to serve as the new principal associate deputy attorney general where he will report directly to Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen., Donoghue’s likely and rumored replacement is none other than current Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Seth DuCharme, a top ally of Barr’s who formerly worked...WW…