Hailey, Idaho (AP) – In March 2017, after Chelsea Goodrich recounted her tales of sexual abuse at the hands of her father, John Goodrich, a former bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to Risk Management Division director Paul Rytting, in Hailey, Idaho, a surprising offer was made to Chelsea and her …
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The chair of Florida’s Republican Party says he will not resign over a woman’s allegation that he raped her, proclaiming his innocence in an email to supporters. He did not address any specifics of the accusation that has roiled the state’s conservative politics. Christian Ziegler sent the statement to state …
MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, The Associated Press has learned. Manuel Rocha, 73, was arrested in Miami on Friday on a criminal complaint and more details about …
Florida’s top Republican official, Christian Ziegler, has been accused of rape by a woman who has reportedly been a friend for over 20 years. Police search warrant affidavits suggest that Ziegler’s wife agreed to participate in a sexual encounter with Ziegler and the woman. Ziegler maintains that the interaction was consensual and denies all allegations. …
In Atlanta, a protester self-immolated outside the Israeli consulate, leaving them in critical condition. A security guard also suffered injuries while trying to intervene. The protest involved a Palestinian flag, according to Darin Schierbaum, the Atlanta Police Chief. He stated, “We do not see any threat here,” and believed it to be a dramatic political …
Indian government official directs assassination plot of prominent Sikh separatist living in New York City, U.S. prosecutors say NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. authorities have charged an individual allegedly involved in a scheme to murder Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun who resides in New York City. According to prosecutors, Indian government officials were also …
Hunter Biden challenged the demands from Republicans for his testimony before Congress on December 13th, offering to appear publicly instead of behind closed doors. His lawyer criticized the “fishing expedition” nature of the inquiry, emphasizing Hunter Biden’s willingness to cooperate. Nevertheless, the House Oversight Committee chairman, Rep. James Comer, maintained that Republicans expect “full cooperation” …
Georgia lawmakers are poised to open a special session while navigating redistricting following a federal court ruling. The special session is a part of a coordinated effort across the South after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the 1964 Voting Rights Act, which has cleared the way for Black voters’ influence in changes from courts. The …
Possible hate crime: 3 Palestinians shot in Vermont The violent attack against three Palestinian-American college students in Vermont is being investigated as a potential hate crime. The victims, all 20 years old, were injured when a man, identified as 48-year-old Jason J. Eaton, shot them at close range in Burlington. Authorities believe the shooting might …
Trump pledges to use military power in response to urban violence if reelected President Donald Trump has signaled his intention to use the military to respond to unrest in primarily Democratic-ruled cities during his second term if he is reelected. This comes after facing resistance to using the military during his first term, as noted …