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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
US politics

SoCal father of Marine killed in 2021 was arrested for protesting during State of the Union address

Father of fallen Marine arrested for shouting during Biden's State of the Union address.
Steve Nikoui interrupted Biden's speech to say 'Abbey Gate', referencing the suicide bombing where his son died. [ more ]
Advocate.com
4 months ago
US politics

Police close Senate hearing room gay sex case after probe, finding no evidence of a crime

The U.S. Capitol Police have found no evidence of a crime in the case of a Senate staffer who allegedly taped himself having sex in a congressional hearing room, and they have closed their investigation.
The video of the incident was originally posted by The Daily Caller, a right-wing news outlet, and sparked criticism from the right about Democrats, but others have pointed out that Republicans have also been involved in inappropriate sexual behavior. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
US politics

US Capitol Police Close Probe Into Dem Staffer's Sex Tape: No Evidence That a Crime Was Committed'

US Capitol Police will not bring charges against the two men who recorded themselves having sex in a Congressional hearing room.
While there was likely a violation of Congressional policy, there is currently no evidence that a crime was committed. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
US politics

Maryland Elections Board member arrested on Jan. 6 riot charges resigns

Carlos Ayala, a top Maryland elections official, was arrested for participating in the Capitol attack and encouraging officers to join the rioters.
Ayala scaled a police barricade while carrying a flag that said 'We the People' and depicted an M-16-style rifle. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
US politics

SoCal father of Marine killed in 2021 was arrested for protesting during State of the Union address

Father of fallen Marine arrested for shouting during Biden's State of the Union address.
Steve Nikoui interrupted Biden's speech to say 'Abbey Gate', referencing the suicide bombing where his son died. [ more ]
Advocate.com
4 months ago
US politics

Police close Senate hearing room gay sex case after probe, finding no evidence of a crime

The U.S. Capitol Police have found no evidence of a crime in the case of a Senate staffer who allegedly taped himself having sex in a congressional hearing room, and they have closed their investigation.
The video of the incident was originally posted by The Daily Caller, a right-wing news outlet, and sparked criticism from the right about Democrats, but others have pointed out that Republicans have also been involved in inappropriate sexual behavior. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
US politics

US Capitol Police Close Probe Into Dem Staffer's Sex Tape: No Evidence That a Crime Was Committed'

US Capitol Police will not bring charges against the two men who recorded themselves having sex in a Congressional hearing room.
While there was likely a violation of Congressional policy, there is currently no evidence that a crime was committed. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
US politics

Maryland Elections Board member arrested on Jan. 6 riot charges resigns

Carlos Ayala, a top Maryland elections official, was arrested for participating in the Capitol attack and encouraging officers to join the rioters.
Ayala scaled a police barricade while carrying a flag that said 'We the People' and depicted an M-16-style rifle. [ more ]
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Washington Post
5 months ago
US politics

Perspective | Capitol 'absolutely' is safer now than on Jan. 6, police chief says

Capitol Hill is safer now than it was three years ago, but there is still work to be done.
The U.S. Capitol Police chief acknowledges intelligence failures, equipment failures, planning failures, and leadership failures during the attack. [ more ]
Truthout
7 months ago
US politics

Police Violently Attack Demonstrators at Ceasefire Protest at DNC Headquarters

U.S. Capitol Police violently dispersed protesters outside the DNC's office calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Protesters lit over 11,200 candles to represent the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza.
Capitol Police refused to acknowledge protest liaisons and engaged in physical altercations with protesters. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
US politics

US Capitol police clash with protesters demanding ceasefire from Israel in Gaza

US Capitol Police clashed with protesters outside the DNC headquarters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
Police used pepper spray and fired projectiles to remove protesters, and six officers were injured.
Public demonstrations for and against Palestine and Israel have been happening worldwide. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
US politics

Hundreds of 'violent' anti-Israel protesters clash with Capitol cops outside DNC headquarters

Hundreds of violent anti-Israel protesters clashed with US Capitol Police during a rally outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
Video shows officers pushing back unruly protesters as they charged towards a building.
Police were making arrests, but the number of people taken into custody is unknown. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
US politics

US Capitol police clash with protesters demanding ceasefire from Israel in Gaza

US Capitol Police clashed with protesters outside the DNC headquarters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
Police used pepper spray and fired projectiles to remove protesters, and six officers were injured.
Public demonstrations for and against Palestine and Israel have been happening worldwide. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
US politics

Hundreds of 'violent' anti-Israel protesters clash with Capitol cops outside DNC headquarters

Hundreds of violent anti-Israel protesters clashed with US Capitol Police during a rally outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
Video shows officers pushing back unruly protesters as they charged towards a building.
Police were making arrests, but the number of people taken into custody is unknown. [ more ]
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