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Ringleader in torture and killing of trans man Sam Nordquist pleads guilty
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Powerline
· Jul 13, 2026
You don’t need a weatherman
The pardon of child rapist Tou Vang by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison continues to reverberate. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted on X today, So, if deporting a single child rapist doesn’t make the state better or safer, how about deporting a thousand rapists? 10,000? Comments like these appear to deny the existence of a tipping point. It’s the logical fallacy of faulty generalization:
Boston.com
· Jun 25, 2026
More of Michael Proctor’s slur-filled messages revealed in bid to dismiss 2021 murder case
Attorneys for Myles King allege Proctor “held views so fundamentally racist and opposed to him as a black man that the entire investigation was tainted.” The post More of Michael Proctor’s slur-filled messages revealed in bid to dismiss 2021 murder case appeared first on Boston.com.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 3, 2026
Tim Walz pardons child rapist to block deportation. This is the real war on women
This week, Minnesota’s Board of Pardons — Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Chief Justice Natalie Hudson — voted to wipe out the conviction of a man found guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct against a 10-year-old girl, days before that conviction was set to get him deported. He’d assaulted her repeatedly []
Inside Higher Ed
· Jul 6, 2026
Judge Sides With UNC in Chavis Discrimination Case
Judge Sides With UNC in Chavis Discrimination Case sara.custer@in Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Custer
Twitchy
· Jul 7, 2026
'Impressed by His Political Charisma' — Michelle Goldberg, Just Before Platner's Rape Allegation Surfaced
'Impressed by His Political Charisma' — Michelle Goldberg, Just Before Platner's Rape Allegation Surfaced
Drudge Report
· Jul 7, 2026
'Very drunk and wouldn't take no for answer'...
'Very drunk and wouldn't take no for answer'... (Top headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her...ON THE RECORD ACCUSATIONS...Maine Dem Denies; 'Taking Time to Reflect on Best Path Forward'...Deadline to Drop Out Soon...Dems Withdraw Endorsements...STEPHEN KING: I STILL SUPPORT...
Real Clear Politics
· Jun 22, 2026
Philadelphia DA Abuses His Power To Free Criminals
Progressive prosecutors are willing to lie to the courts to free the convicted criminals that they are tasked with keeping behind bars.
Catholic World Report
· Jun 24, 2026
Florida bishops urge DeSantis to stay execution of 74-year-old convicted of murdering wife
Dusty Ray Spencer's crime merits a severe punishment, but the state should exercise mercy, the state bishops' conference said. [...]
The Intercept
· Jul 8, 2026
The People Who Stood By Graham Platner — Until He Was Accused of Rape
Democratic strategist Adam Carlson backed Platner through all his other scandals. He says he shares the blame, but that people are learning the wrong lessons. The post The People Who Stood By Graham Platner — Until He Was Accused of Rape appeared first on The Intercept.
Fox News
· Jul 8, 2026
Platner told rape victims to ‘take some responsibility’ and avoid being assaulted in vulgar resurfaced post
A 2013 Reddit post shows Graham Platner criticizing rape victims, as the Maine Democratic Senate nominee faces a rape allegation from an ex-girlfriend.
AllSides
· Jun 29, 2026
Florida executes 74-year-old Dusty Ray Spencer for wife's murder
Florida executed 74-year-old Dusty Ray Spencer on Thursday evening for the 1992 stabbing death of his wife, the state's ninth execution of 2026. Spencer, who was convicted in 1993 of stabbing his wife, Karen, to death in their backyard in front of her son, is now the oldest person executed in Florida's history, Florida Today and WPBF reported. The sentence of the state of Florida v. Inmate Dusty R. Spencer was carried out at 6:10 p.m. EST, the Florida Department of Corrections said in a statement...
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 28, 2026
Be’er Ya’acov deputy council head indicted over alleged tender fraud, NIS 20m, transport contract
The indictment charges Sasson with three counts of fraud and breach of trust, aggravated fraud, making a false sworn statement, threats, and witness harassment.
Conservative Review
· Jul 7, 2026
ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic #MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor
In June, the New York Times reported that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, fantasized about raping a home intruder in order to prove he was dominant.The post ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor appeared first on .
The Independent
· Jul 1, 2026
NPR’s Supreme Court scoop collapses after Alito retirement report turns out to be wrong
The false report, which also aired on NPR’s broadcast, stemmed from Ms. Totenberg’s misunderstanding of a statement made by Chief Justice John Roberts on the final day of the court’s session
Politizoom
· Jul 6, 2026
Is Graham Platner the new Al Franken?
This is like a movie where the villain (in this case Susan Collins) gets the upper hand in the middle of the third act. Graham Platner now has an accusation of sexual assault against him. He made a video to address it and vaguely alluded to pausing his campaign but he didn’t speak of suspending
OpsLens
· Jul 8, 2026
‘Send the fraudsters to prison’: Watch JD Vance crack down on hucksters in Milwaukee * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff
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Independent Online
· Jun 29, 2026
SASSA vows criminal charges, dismissals for officials linked to grant fraud
SASSA vows criminal charges, dismissals for officials linked to grant fraud
Portside
· Jun 26, 2026
‘This Is Injustice’: How Leftist Zines Were Used To Sentence Anti-ICE Protesters to Decades in Prison
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Brisbane Times
· Jul 3, 2026
Acquitted childcare worker had extra charges dropped in months before trial
Joshua James Capps was acquitted by a jury of sexually abusing children while he worked at a CK in Brisbane’s north. But he had previously faced other allegations.
emptywheel
· Jun 23, 2026
Hate Map: Will Abbe Lowell Cross-Examine Stephen Miller at the SPLC Trial?
In its motion to dismiss for vindictive prosecution, SPLC points to evidence that charges in this tortured claim of fraud arose out of Stephen Miller's grievance that SPLC accused him and his close buddies Hate Groups. The post Hate Map: Will Abbe Lowell Cross-Examine Stephen Miller at the SPLC Trial? appeared first on emptywheel.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 5, 2026
Karoline Leavitt Escalates Fight With Gen Z After Backlash
Win McNamee/Getty ImagesPress Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused “bad faith actors” of twisting her comments about Gen Z—before doubling down on them.Leavitt, 28, a member of Gen Z herself, shared a very lengthy post on X Sunday, following her rant on Jesse Watters Primetime about the “laziness” and “silver spoons” of her generation.“I am seeing a lot of bad faith actors take my comments from this interview out of context,” she began her complaint, explaining that the “interview was about the rise of communism on the Left.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 26, 2026
Florida Executes Its Oldest Inmate, 74—With Another Septuagenarian Next On Death Row
Florida executed 74-year-old Dusty Ray Spencer on Thursday evening for the 1992 stabbing death of his wife. He is the oldest person executed in the state’s modern history. Spencer was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m. following a three-drug lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. The execution sequence began at 6 p.m. when the [] Florida Executes Its Oldest Inmate, 74—With Another Septuagenarian Next On Death Row
Associated Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Charlie Kirk's parents arrive to court for hearing in Tyler Robinson case
Utah prosecutors were in court Monday seeking to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to bring the defendant in Charlie Kirk’s assassination to trial and seek the death penalty. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Off The Press
· Jul 3, 2026
Minnesota Republicans condemn Walz, Ellison for pardon of child sex offender
Republicans throughout Minnesota are condemning DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison’s decision to pardon Tou Lue Vang, a convicted child sex offender. Vang, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is an illegal alien. “Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison owe Minnesotans an explanation for why they thought it was []...Click to read more
The Daily Caller
· Jul 1, 2026
Congressional Witness Alleges Charles Manson, Jack Ruby Were Part Of Illegal CIA Program
Charles Manson and Jack Ruby were allegedly MK-Ultra assets
DNyuz
· Jun 26, 2026
Trump DOJ’s own star witness torpedoed its case against indicted journalist: report
The Department of Justice’s attempt to prosecute a journalist blew up after its own witness’ testimony, according to a new report on Friday. The Trump DOJ indicted journalist Georgia Fort earlier this year for a case stemming from coverage of the anti-ICE protests that interrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church, a Southern Baptist congregation []
Irish Mirror
· Jun 22, 2026
'Standing, hands joined, Jeffrey Donaldson showed no emotion as the jury said ''guilty'' 18 times'
'He was similarly undemonstrative when the court was told he would be placed on the sex offenders register'
NBC News
· Jul 6, 2026
Democratic Senate nominee faces rape allegation
Democrat Graham Platner is denying a rape allegation while saying he's reassessing his campaign. NBC News Ryan Nobles reports.
Reuters
· Jul 9, 2026
LIVE: Utah court to rule on whether to try suspect in alleged Kirk killing
A Utah judge will hear testimony on whether there is sufficient evidence to try Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last year. #charliekirk #tylerrobinson #utah #court #judge #legal #crime Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
RedState
· Jul 7, 2026
Platner Rape Accuser’s Reason for Not Coming Forward Sooner Is Peak Liberal Mind Virus
Platner Rape Accuser’s Reason for Not Coming Forward Sooner Is Peak Liberal Mind Virus
National Republican Congressional Committee
· Jul 8, 2026
Stefany Shaheen Empowered Graham Platner. Here’s Everything She Was OK With.
Despite one damning report after another exposing Nazi-lover and alleged rapist Graham Platner as sick, morally depraved, and unfit to serve, Nepo Baby Stefany Shaheen was so determined to defend him and avoid the question that she had a staffer attack a questioner with a donut. Here’s a reminder of what Shaheen defended: And sadly, that’s just to [] The post Stefany Shaheen Empowered Graham Platner. Here’s Everything She Was OK With. appeared first on NRCC.
TwistedSifter
· Jun 28, 2026
Woman Says Persistent Neighbor Wouldn’t Leave Her Alone, So She Gathered Evidence That Led to His Arrest
This guy deserves to be behind bars! The post Woman Says Persistent Neighbor Wouldn’t Leave Her Alone, So She Gathered Evidence That Led to His Arrest appeared first on TwistedSifter.
The Hill
· Jul 7, 2026
Platner accuser says she ‘absolutely’ considers what happened to be rape
The woman who accused Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner (D) of sexually assaulting her nearly five years ago when they dated alleged Monday that she considered it to be rape. In an interview with CNN’s “The Lead,” Jenny Racicot, 41, described the alleged encounter with Platner, which was first reported by Politico. She said he...
Irish News
· Jun 26, 2026
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton admits retaining classified information
His plea agreement with the Justice Department may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge ultimately will decide his punishment.
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