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FBI Investigating Democrats Who Told Troops To Resist Illegal Orders From Trump FBI Investigating Democrats Who Told Troops To Resist Illegal Orders From Trump
FBI Investigating Democrats Who Told Troops To Resist Illegal Orders From Trump The FBI has launched an investigation into six Democratic members of Congress who made a video urging soldiers to reject illegal orders from President Donald Trump. The lawmakers confirmed the FBI's investigation in a joint statement on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The probe comes a week after the lawmakers released the video telling troops and intelligence officials to reject unconstitutional orders from the Trump administration. Trump angrily responded with several posts on his social media platform Truth Social, accusing them of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!" During a Fox News…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Western Mass Man Who Kidnapped, Raped Woman In Northampton Learns His Fate Western Mass Man Who Kidnapped, Raped Woman In Northampton Learns His Fate
Western Mass Man Who Kidnapped, Raped Woman In Northampton Learns His Fate A Western Massachusetts man will spend years behind bars after admitting he kidnapped and assaulted a woman in Northampton. Ezequiel Torres, 38, of Holyoke, pleaded guilty in Hampshire Superior Court to indecent assault and battery, kidnapping, and intimidation of a witness. Judge Jane Mulqueen sentenced him to 6.5 to 8.5 years in state prison. The punishment followed a joint recommendation from prosecutors and his defense attorney. The attack happened when Torres and the survivor, who lived in separate Northampton shelters, spent time together. He offered her a ride but stopped at two park…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
NFL Hall Of Famer Shannon Sharpe Sued For $50M Over Sexual Abuse, Secret Recordings: Reports NFL Hall Of Famer Shannon Sharpe Sued For $50M Over Sexual Abuse, Secret Recordings: Reports
NFL Hall Of Famer Shannon Sharpe Sued For $50M Over Sexual Abuse, Secret Recordings: Reports NFL Hall of Fame tight end turned talking head Shannon Sharpe has been sued by a woman who claimed he sexually assaulted her, according to reports. The former Baltimore Raven and Denver Bronco was named in a 13-page, $50 million civil lawsuit filed on Easter Sunday in Nevada, alleging that the 56-year-old abused "Jane Doe" with "the intentional infliction of emotional distress." "Jane Doe" is reportedly being represented by celebrity attorney Tony Buzbee, who has previously represented disgraced NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, rapper Travis Scott, and Sean Combs.  The complaint allege…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fugitive From Region Caught After Well-Being Check In CT Commuter Lot Fugitive From Region Caught After Well-Being Check In CT Commuter Lot
Fugitive From Region Caught After Well-Being Check In CT Commuter Lot A well-being check at a commuter lot in Connecticut led to the arrest of a woman wanted as a fugitive in Colorado. Troopers patrolling a commuter lot in Tolland County, along Route 44 in Bolton, around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, observed a vehicle with blankets covering the windows and a sunshade on the windshield.  Concerned for the occupant’s well-being, they made contact and spoke with a woman identified as Hartford County resident Cynthia Conant, age 26, of Newington, according to police. Conant, who told troopers she had been parked there since 8 p.m. Saturday, provided her C…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
No Bail For Men Charged With Hate Crime Beating At Western Mass Liquor Store: DA No Bail For Men Charged With Hate Crime Beating At Western Mass Liquor Store: DA
No Bail For Men Charged With Hate Crime Beating At Western Mass Liquor Store: DA Two men were ordered held without bail after they were arrested for the vicious beating of a Franklin County liquor store employee earlier this month, authorities said.  Warren Martinez, 30, of Northampton, and Thomas Patnode, 24, of Greenfield, face several felonies including mayhem and a hate crime following the July 16 attack, the Northwestern District Attorney said.  A judge ruled the men were too dangerous to be released before their trial.  The men are accused of attacking a Sunderland liquor store employee after they refused to sell the duo any alcohol, the prose…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Western Mass Man Stalked, Threatened Prosecutor After Attacking His Own Mother: DA Western Mass Man Stalked, Threatened Prosecutor After Attacking His Own Mother: DA
Western Mass Man Stalked, Threatened Prosecutor After Attacking His Own Mother: DA A 28-year-old Hampshire County man accused of choking his mother until she passed out is now charged with stalking and threatening to murder the prosecutor of that case, authorities said.  Cody Malone, of Northampton, is charged with stalking, criminal harassment, intimidation of a prosecutor, and threatening to commit murder, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Malone pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.  Malone is accused of threatening the life of Assistant District Attorney Matthew Thomas, who was prosecuting Malone on charges of attempting to…

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by Josh Lanier