Dem mayor faces backlash for city’s ‘haphazard’ migrant policy: ‘Cruelty’
The Democratic mayor is facing harsh criticism over his “ad hoc” introduction of limits on how long migrants can stay in city shelters. A new report found the policy was hasty and lacked clear objectives and documented procedures. The report, issued by Comptroller Brad Lander, examines the implementation of a policy announced by New York […]
Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez faces second federal corruption trial with jury selection starting Monday
Sen. Bob Menendez (D.N.J.) is facing his second federal corruption trial in a decade, this time in Egypt, as jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in federal court in Manhattan. The case is related to charges of acting in favor of the government. And Qatar. The 70-year-old New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine […]
UT-Austin lecturer loses job, faces charge for anti-Israel protest incident
In addition to losing his job, the University of Texas at Austin instructor was arrested earlier this month for his alleged involvement in an anti-Israel protest on campus and is now facing criminal charges. FOX 7 in Austin reported that Richard Heyman, 57, had been employed by the University of Texas for nearly 18 years. […]
Loretta Carr faces death penalty for allegedly pushing mom off cliff
Prosecutors in Alabama have decided to seek the death penalty for Loretta Carr, 44, who is accused of pushing her mother to death over a cliff. The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office filed a notice in court last week informing a judge of its intention to pursue the death penalty if Carr is convicted of […]
Cannes film festival faces strike disruption over seasonal workers’ rights | Cannes film festival
The Cannes Film Festival is facing a strike ahead of its opening next week, with possible protests by projectionists, floor managers and members of the press demanding changes to the French government’s treatment of seasonal festival staff. Festivals on France’s Cote d’Azur have faced a major strike only once, during the student movement and workers’ […]
‘Quid Pro Joe’: Biden faces new impeachment charge over Israel weapons ultimatum
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) on Friday formally filed one count of impeachment against President Joe Biden for arms deliveries from Israel. Biden sparked controversy this week when he threatened to withhold military weapons from Israel, effectively putting conditions on military aid and warning Israel not to invade Rafah, a major population center in southern Gaza. […]
Memphian Ex-Cop Faces Federal Charges For Allegedly Kidnapping, Fatally Shooting Victim
A former Memphis Police Department (MPD) officer was charged Wednesday in a federal court with kidnapping and fatally shooting another man three years ago and concealing the evidence, a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release reads. Patric J. Ferguson faces eight counts related to “federal civil rights, kidnapping and weapons offenses,” the indictment states, according […]
‘Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial’ is ‘cautionary tale’ as America faces critical stage, filmmaker says
Filmmaker Joe Berlinger is appalled at how many people lack a basic understanding of the facts surrounding World War II, and in his film “Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial,” We hope to provide a “cautionary tale.” The six-part Netflix series attempts to “forget” World War II by examining the rise of the Third […]
FDIC chair faces calls to resign after sexual harassment reports at regulator
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Martin Gruenberg said in the wake of a scathing 234-page report released Tuesday that reveals widespread sexual harassment and other misconduct plaguing federal banking regulators. Calls for his resignation are pouring in. The damning report, released in November by the law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton and inspired by […]
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter, To Plead Guilty, Faces Up To 33 Years
Los Angeles Dodgers introduce Shohei Ohtani LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 14: Shohei Ohtani speaks with translator Mizuwon before being introduced by Los Angeles Dodgers players at Dodger Stadium on December 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. I’ll talk to Ippei. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) OAN’s Avril Elfie4:53 PM – Wednesday, May 8, 2024 […]