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Protester Who Sparked Outrage, Burned American Flag During DC Demonstration Charged: Feds Protester Who Sparked Outrage, Burned American Flag During DC Demonstration Charged: Feds
Protester Who Sparked Outrage, Burned American Flag During DC Demonstration Charged: Feds A demonstration at Union Station in DC turned fiery when a protester set an American flag ablaze, leading to federal charges, authorities announced. Michael Snow Jr., 24, of Durham, North Carolina, is accused of torching the flag during a July 24 protest in Columbus Circle that spiraled into chaos. Court documents allege Snow destroyed the flag as a crowd surrounded him, chanting “Burn that sh--!” moments after the flag was torn down by others.  The protest reportedly involved pulling down flags, burning objects, spraying graffiti on statues and structures, and obstructing law enforce…

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by Zak Failla
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New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan
New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New images released by authorities show the suspect in the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan fleeing the crime scene in the back of a taxi cab. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: 26-Year-Old Being Held In Pennsylvania In Connection To Manhattan Case The NYPD released the latest images early Sunday morning, Dec. 8.  "The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public's help," the NYPD said in a statement accompanying the release of the new i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Healthcare Companies Boost Executive Security After CEO's Manhattan Slaying Healthcare Companies Boost Executive Security After CEO's Manhattan Slaying
Healthcare Companies Boost Executive Security After CEO's Manhattan Slaying Healthcare companies are intensifying security measures for their executives following the targeted fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan this week. The incident prompted security officials at major companies to hold a conference call on Wednesday, Dec. 4, the day of the shooting, to assess risks for their senior leadership teams, according to the Financial Times. “Could this happen to us? What are we not doing today that we could be doing?" Dave Komendat, founder of a risk management service told the outlet. "These were the questions chief sec…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Virginia Protester Who Painted 'HAMAS IS COMING' On Statue Outside Union Station Charged: Feds Virginia Protester Who Painted 'HAMAS IS COMING' On Statue Outside Union Station Charged: Feds
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…

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by Zak Failla
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Baltimore County Woman Arrested For Pro-Gaza Demonstration Outside Union Station In DC Baltimore County Woman Arrested For Pro-Gaza Demonstration Outside Union Station In DC
Baltimore County Woman Arrested For Pro-Gaza Demonstration Outside Union Station In DC A 20-year-old Baltimore County woman was arrested on Friday morning and charged for her role using spray paint in July to deface federal property at Columbus Circle outside Union Station in Northeast DC, federal authorities announced. Towson native Isabella Giordano was taken into custody on Sept. 13, and is scheduled to make her initial court appearance later on Friday, when she will be charged with willfully injuring or depredating any property of the United States. According to court documents, on Wednesday, July 24, an organization was granted a permit to demonstrate in the ar…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Protestors Don't Get Far Storming Field During Congressional Game At Nats Park (VIDEO) Protestors Don't Get Far Storming Field During Congressional Game At Nats Park (VIDEO)
Protestors Don't Get Far Storming Field During Congressional Game At Nats Park (Video) Eight climate change protestors were arrested after storming the field during a Congressional baseball game at National's Park Wednesday, June 12. Before the game, US Capitol Police had been tipped off that some people planned on protesting. Officers were well-prepared with a plan, executed swiftly when the protestors sprung into action. BREAKING: We have taken the field at the Congressional Baseball Game + play has FROZEN!Congress sends billions of public $$ to subsidize deadly fossil fuels — but the police are tackling us instead.This Chevron-sponsored game cannot continue. This is unc…

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by Zak Failla
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Protester Arrested, Officers Injured During Pro-Palestinian Demonstration Outside DNC HQ Protester Arrested, Officers Injured During Pro-Palestinian Demonstration Outside DNC HQ
Protester Arrested, Officers Injured During Pro-Palestinian Demonstration Outside DNC HQ There was nothing peaceful about Wednesday night's protest outside the Democratic National Committee Headquarters, according to US Capitol Police (USCP) officials who were forced to fend off a rowdy crowd. A man from New York was arrested and six officers were injured in DC overnight when approximately 200 people gathered to protest the Israel-Hamas and quickly became disruptive during the demonstration. "We have handled hundreds of peaceful protests, but last night’s group was not peaceful," a USCP spokesperson said. "The crowd failed to obey our lawful orders to move back from the DNC, w…

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by Zak Failla
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Protesters Charged Amid Demonstration During Controversial Senate Vote In DC: Capitol Police Protesters Charged Amid Demonstration During Controversial Senate Vote In DC: Capitol Police
Protesters Charged Amid Demonstration During Controversial Senate Vote In DC: Capitol Police More than a dozen protesters were charged in Washington, DC after ignoring US Capitol Police commands to disperse as they were illegally blocking traffic, officials say. US Capital Police officers charged a total of 16 people for crowding, obstructing, and incommoding during a demonstration that started on First Street, NE and Constitution Avenue that began at approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8. It’s time to bring democracy home. This D.C. resident says #HandsOffDC! https://t.co/SxOHD3sVcB — Sandy Sorensen (@dcdirectorsandy) March 8, 2023 There was also one arrest for vandalism…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Climate Protestors Aggravate Drivers On Capital Beltway — Again (VIDEO) Climate Protestors Aggravate Drivers On Capital Beltway — Again (VIDEO)
Climate Protestors Aggravate Drivers On Capital Beltway — Again (Video) Seven protesters from across the country were arrested by Maryland State Police troopers during a climate change demonstration on the Capital Beltway Monday, Oct. 10. Horns blared as activists from the organization Declare Emergency sat on the inner loop holding banners and dancing to the beat of a drum around 10:30 a.m. in Montgomery County. Water protectors and ordinary people stop traffic on the DC beltway on Indigenous People's Day, calling on @POTUS to #DeclareEmergency and end fossil fuel extraction on #Indigenous land.#A22Network #ClimateEmergency #StopLine5 pic.twitter.com/mjqYe…

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by Zak Failla
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Beloved Fairfax HS Basketball Coach Dropped, Community Protests Beloved Fairfax HS Basketball Coach Dropped, Community Protests
Beloved Fairfax HS Basketball Coach Dropped, Community Protests Thomas Edison High School in Fairfax recently let go of longtime basketball Coach Dianne Lewis, to the dismay of countless community members who cherish her. Dozens of protestors gathered outside the school on Thursday, July 14 to express their disapproval Lewis served the school as coach of the Varsity Girls’ Basketball team for 22 years and has led the team to 445 wins, according to a petition started by ‘Edison Parents’. Coach Dianne Lewis After A Big WinChang.org and Dianne Lewis' Twitter Page The petition, which has received 2,382 signatures in six days, also stated that Coach Le…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Abortion Ruling: Man Scales Bridge, Protestors Bang Drums At Justice's Fairfax County Home Abortion Ruling: Man Scales Bridge, Protestors Bang Drums At Justice's Fairfax County Home
Abortion Ruling: Man Scales Bridge, Protestors Bang Drums At Justice's Fairfax County Home Protests erupted across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia following Friday's Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, which ended 50 years of federal abortion protections.  A man slept on the Frederick Douglass Bridge Friday night, June 24, after hoisting a flag that read "Don't tread on my uterus." Guido Reichstadter, of Florida climbed the D.C. bridge just after 11 a.m. shortly after the the court released its ruling. I stayed on the bridge last night. There's a hatch up here I can crawl down any time, but my batteries still have charge and there's more to do up here. I wra…

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by Josh Lanier