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Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence
The NFL’s historic trip to France has drawn President Donald Trump’s attention as unrest puts more than football in the spotlight. Trump questioned the league’s decision to proceed with the Pittsburgh Steelers-New Orleans Saints matchup, suggesting it could have been postponed. “Well, you worry about it,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One on Friday, Oct. 23. “I think maybe it's looking like tomorrow's gonna be a bad day in France. So you worry about it. "I would have said the NFL could have probably postponed that match, if you want…
National Interest
Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium
The Air Force has identified the airman whose fatal fall turned a college football pregame tribute into tragedy. Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a Fort Stewart, Georgia, native who served for 15 years, died after falling during a demonstration at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 17. Nellis Air Force Base announced his identity, according to ABC affiliate KSAT. Patterson was a Tactical Air Control Party instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron’s Detachment 2 at Joint Base San Antonio. He was one of four service members scheduled to descend from the stadium’s r…
Pawling, NY
Breaking News
Woman Who Attacked Senior Protesters At Anti
-ice
Demonstration In Pawling Gets Prison Time
A woman who attacked senior citizens during a peaceful protest against federal immigration enforcement in Dutchess County earlier this year will spend time in prison after pleading guilty to felony assault and property damage charges. Pawling resident Annette Strehle, 53, pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree assault and two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief following a confrontation with demonstrators protesting US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Monday, Oct. 19. Strehle was sentenced to six months i…
Atlantic City, NJ
Breaking News
5 Arrested After Fight Breaks Out At Atlantic City Immigration Protest
Five people were arrested following a demonstration against immigration activity in Atlantic City on Saturday, Sept. 12, authorities said. At 11 a.m., an altercation occurred between several people during the demonstration on the 2700 block of Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic County police said. As officers exited the Public Safety Building to respond to the incident, they encountered several protesters who had moved into the street and another protester who was occupying the designated access area, which had been left open to ensure safe ingress to and egress from the Public Safety Building, poli…
National Interest
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops
A New Jersey man has been federally charged after allegedly biting and kicking ICE officers outside Delaney Hall, where state officials say a small group of protesters also threw fireworks and gas canisters at law enforcement during escalating demonstrations. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday, May 29, that Brendan John Geier was charged following an encounter outside the Newark immigration detention center. "We will not tolerate the vicious attacks on ICE officers we've seen in New Jersey the last few days," he said. "Assault a federal officer, you'll be held accoun…
National Interest
Mugshot Shows Driver, 62, Charged After Mowing Down Anti
-ice
Protestors In Fairview
A North Bergen woman was arrested after police say she hit several protesters with her vehicle during a public demonstration in Fairview on Saturday, July 12 (scroll for video). The incident happened around midday around 2:!5 p.m., at the intersection of Fairview and Anderson avenues, according to Fairview Police Chief Vincent Bellucci. Demonstrators were crossing the intersection, temporarily holding up traffic, when a confrontation began between one of the participants and a motorist, later identified as Linda Roglen, Bellucci said. One of the demonstrators spat on Roglen — which i…
National Interest
Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event
A suspect has been identified after what the FBI described as a "targeted terror attack" in which victims were allegedly set on fire at a demonstration outside a Colorado courthouse. The incident occurred in Boulder at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall on Sunday afternoon, June 1. Eight injuries, ranging from minor to serious have been reported, Boulder Police said. Two victims were airlifted to a burn unit with serious injuries. Officers rushed to the scene at 1325 Pearl St. and arrested the suspect at 1:32 p.m. local time. The suspect has been identified as Mohamed Sabry Soli…
National Interest
New Update: 8 Suffer Burn Injuries In What FBI Calls 'Targeted Terror Attack' In Colorado
The FBI is investigating what it describes as a "targeted terror attack" in which victims were allegedly set on fire at a peaceful demonstration outside a courthouse in Boulder, Colorado. Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Suffer Burn Injuries In Attack At Peaceful Colorado Event The incident happened at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall Sunday afternoon, June 1. Eight injuries ranging from minor to serious have been reported. Two victims were airlifted to a burn unit with serious injuries. Several 911 calls reported a man with a weapon was setting people on fire, Boulder Police Chief…
Frederick, MD
Breaking News
Frederick Protest Erupts In Violence As Masked Group Assaults Officers: Police
A protest in downtown Frederick took a violent turn Thursday night when several masked demonstrators took things up a notch, police say. The group—dressed in all black with goggles and gas masks—was reported around 8:45 p.m. on May 2, swinging umbrellas at passing cars near Fourth and North Market Street, according to the Frederick Police Department. While most protests remained peaceful, this group’s actions crossed the line into criminal behavior, authorities said. "Most participants demonstrated peacefully and with respect for the law and we thank those individuals and organizations for…
National Interest
Photos
: 1,400 'Hands Off' Protests Across United States
Thousands of demonstrators flooded street corners, Congressional offices, and federal buildings across the U.S. on Saturday, April 5, in what organizers called a “national mass activation” against a growing threat to democracy and workers' rights. Nearly 1,400 rallies were held coast to coast, part of a movement opposing what protestors describe as a “Trump-Musk billionaire takeover” and “the Republican assault on our freedoms and our communities.” “Trump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab,” the event flyer reads. “This is a crisis we must stop. Trump, Musk, and congressional Rep…
Teaneck, NJ
Breaking News
Protester Spits At Driver During Demonstration At Teaneck Synagogue: Police
A protester from New York is facing charges after allegedly spitting at a passing driver during a demonstration outside of a Teaneck synagogue on Monday, March 24, police said. The incident happened around 5:46 p.m. near Congregation Keter Torah at 600 Roemer Avenue, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew R. McGurr said in a release. Video of the protest was shared by Jewish Breaking News on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jewish Breaking News (@jewishbreakingnews) According to police, a group of about 40 demonstrators gathered …
Arlington, VA
Breaking News
Rioter Who Spray-Painted Pro-Gaza Graffiti In DC Learns Fate In Court
A Baltimore County woman who was caught on video spray-painting pro-Gaza graffiti on federal property outside Union Station in DC will avoid jail time after being sentenced to probation, officials announced. Isabella Giordano, 21, of Towson, was sentenced Wednesday, March 19, to six months of probation and ordered to pay $500 in restitution after pleading guilty to destruction of government property, according to the US Attorney’s Office. From about 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on July 24, 2024, demonstrators who had gathered in Columbus Circle pulled down flags affixed to the flagpoles; burned flag…
Arlington, VA
Breaking News
Virginia Protester Who Painted '
Hamas
IS
Coming
' On Statue Outside Union Station Charged: Feds
A Virginia man who defaced federal property at Columbus Circle with spray paint outside Union Station in Northeast DC during a pro-Gaza demonstration has been arrested, federal authorities announced. Zaid Mohammed Mahdawi, 26, of Richmond, was the latest to be charged on Friday for allegedly spray-painting the monument in July. Department of Justice According to court documents, on Wednesday, July 24, an organization was granted a permit to demonstrate in the area of Columbus Circle in Northeast DC, directly in front of Union Station. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. that afternoon, demonstrators i…
