Virginia Beach officer avoids a wild karate move while pursuing a martial arts expert in popular video
A Virginia Beach police officer found himself in an intense situation when he had to evade a martial artist’s impressive karate moves while also trying to subdue him on the beach. Timothy Allen Wigert, 33, allegedly assaulted someone and was being pursued by police around 2:20 a.m. on July 5 along Atlantic Avenue, leading to […]
Kerr Kriisa charged with wire fraud in federal court in West Virginia
Former IRS Employee Charged with Fraud A former federal employee, Arios Williams, is accused of defrauding the government of over $3.5 million in relief funds tied to the pandemic. Williams, previously an SBA loan officer, reportedly reached out to individuals on Instagram, promising to approve fraudulent grant applications for a fee. In a separate case, […]
West Virginia man confesses to making threats against President Trump and ICE
West Virginia Man Charged for Threats Against Trump and ICE Agents A West Virginia man has acknowledged making threats against President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia. This year, an indictment revealed that Kodi Lee Smith allegedly […]
ATF Director Discusses Agency’s Support for Virginia Gun Owners Facing Gun Ban
ATF Director Comments on Gun Sales in Virginia On Thursday, ATF Director Robert Secada shared with Breitbart News that he collaborated with his agency to fast-track the approval for Virginians wanting to buy firearms before new state gun laws take effect. According to reports, a ban on AR-15s and similar semi-automatic rifles, labeled “assault weapons” […]
Justice Department takes legal action against California and Virginia regarding state gun regulations
Justice Department Challenges Gun Laws in California and Virginia The Justice Department has taken a significant step in increasing gun control measures, filing a lawsuit against California and Virginia just a week after the Supreme Court reinforced the notion that the Second Amendment is not subordinate to other rights. The lawsuits are aimed at Democratic-backed […]
Bruen (2022) Crucial for NRA in Achieving Injunction Against Virginia Gun Control
Supreme Court Decision Influences NRA’s Legal Battle in Virginia The Supreme Court’s ruling has played a significant role in the NRA’s legal efforts, particularly regarding Virginia’s ban on “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazines. This decision stands out, especially given the unanimous 9-0 vote from SCOTUS, mirroring a later 6-3 ruling. In the earlier case, the […]
Federal judge stops Virginia mask law protecting ICE from consequences
Department of Justice Sues Virginia Over Anti-ICE Policies Amid Expiring Counterterrorism Tool The Justice Department has initiated legal action against Virginia regarding newly implemented anti-ICE policies, including a contentious ban on federal employees wearing masks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has raised concerns that these regulations jeopardize federal workers’ safety. Meanwhile, the expiration of FISA, […]
Court upholds transgender sports bans in West Virginia and Idaho by a vote of 6-3
The Supreme Court has set a significant national precedent allowing states to regulate women’s sports. On Thursday, justices sided with West Virginia and Idaho in cases involving transgender athletes who sought to compete in women’s sports. These states were backed by the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), while the transgender plaintiffs received support from the American […]
Harmeet Dhillon states that the DOJ is addressing delays in Virginia gun checks.
The Justice Department’s chief prosecutor has addressed concerns from Virginia residents and former officials from the Trump administration regarding the slow pace of background checks, particularly after a judge temporarily blocked a significant “assault weapons” ban intended to begin Wednesday. This uproar is occurring as Richmond joins other Democratic-led cities aiming to tighten restrictions surrounding […]
Democratic State Legislators Decide to Postpone Virginia Gun-Carry Ban Following Significant Court Defeat
Virginia House Delays Semi-Automatic Firearm Ban after Court Ruling The Virginia House of Delegates decided on Monday to push back the start date of a ban on carrying modern semi-automatic firearms, following a recent court loss. A judge in Lancaster County issued a preliminary injunction on Friday after a lawsuit was brought by a Second […]