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November 20, 2024
Crime
News

Portland Settles for $400K with Antifa Extremist Over 2020 Riot Arrest.

A Portland man is poised to receive a $400,000 settlement from the city following his arrest during a 2020 protest. Dustin Brandon Ferreira, 40, known as “Wheels,” claims he experienced excessive force by police during a demonstration in north Portland. The protest, which was part of a larger series of anti-police demonstrations in the city, saw Ferreira taken into custody on charges that were later dismissed, according to court records.

Ferreira, who uses a wheelchair due to brittle bone disease, alleges that former police Sgt. Justin Damerville used excessive force during the arrest process. The civil suit claims Damerville kicked Ferreira’s wheelchair, forcefully spun it around, and detained him with zip ties. Ferreira argues his arrest was unjust as he did not comply with dispersal orders due to his physical constraints.

Former Sgt. Damerville, in court declarations, maintained that Ferreira was arrested for refusing to comply with several dispersal orders issued after the assembly was declared unlawful. The charges initially brought against Ferreira, including second-degree disorderly conduct and interfering with an officer, were dropped a day later by Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt, who had declined to pursue numerous similar protest-related cases. Schmidt is one of many far-left district attorneys whose campaigns have been backed by radical progressive billionaire George Soros.

Jason Kafoury, Ferreira’s attorney, filed the complaint citing state laws safeguarding vulnerable individuals, suggesting the potential for tripled damages if misconduct is proven. Kafoury indicated this might contribute to the substantial settlement expected from the city, which is slated for a City Council vote this week.

The Portland city attorney’s office stated the city has paid over $3 million in settlements relating to police actions during the 2020 protests.

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A Portland man is poised to receive a $400,000 settlement from the city following his arrest during a 2020 protest. Dustin Brandon Ferreira, 40, known as "Wheels," claims he experienced excessive force by police during a demonstration in north Portland. The protest, which was part of a larger series of anti-police demonstrations in the city, saw Ferreira taken into custody on charges that were later dismissed, according to court records. show more
November 20, 2024
Immigration

Texas Offers 1,400 Acres for Migrant Detention Center.

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has proposed leasing land for a detention facility to the incoming administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump. Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is offering a 1,400-acre tract in Starr County, Texas, intended for the processing and detention of violent criminal migrants.

Buckingham, who says she is in communication with Trump and his presidential transition team, indicated readiness to collaborate with federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to facilitate what she described as a significant deportation initiative. The land in question was acquired by the Texas GLO in October and is situated near the state’s border with Mexico.

In the past, land ownership issues have hampered federal law enforcement activities at the border and, in some instances, allowed illicit activities to continue unabated. The acquisition is part of a broader strategy to bolster security, which includes constructing a 1.5-mile border wall segment along the property’s Rio Grande frontage. This development follows recent GLO initiatives, such as designating a strategically important island along the Rio Grande as state property to disrupt smuggling routes utilized by cartels.

President-elect Trump has hinted at the potential use of military forces to support his border control measures, especially regarding the arrest and separation of members of violent criminal gangs.

Previously, Buckingham’s efforts have included collaborations with Texas law enforcement agencies to curb illegal activities on state lands. Her ongoing initiatives demonstrate the GLO’s active participation in supporting Texas’s role in federal immigration policies. The ranch identified for the facility is approximately 20 miles east of a site previously targeted for cartel disruption operations.

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The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has proposed leasing land for a detention facility to the incoming administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump. Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is offering a 1,400-acre tract in Starr County, Texas, intended for the processing and detention of violent criminal migrants. show more
Migrant Crime
November 20, 2024
Crime
Immigration
News

Suspected Tren de Aragua Member Robs Bragg Prosecutor in Her Building.

An illegal alien associated with the notorious Tren de Aragua gang was arrested in New York after robbing the apartment of a local Manhattan prosecutor. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Brandon Simosa, is accused of breaking into the apartment of a Manhattan prosecutor, stealing her belongings, and committing a lewd act. The incident occurred at approximately 2 AM on Sunday, November 17, near 44th Street and Ninth Avenue.

The New York Police Department reports that Simosa followed a 38-year-old woman into her building, where he demanded money and seized credit cards and a cell phone from her bag. The victim, an employee of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, has not been named.

Police allege the illegal performed a lewd act before fleeing the scene. He was captured on Tuesday evening near a former hotel repurposed as a migrant shelter. Despite frequenting the area, authorities identified him as homeless at the time of his arrest.

Simosa is charged with several offenses, including sexually motivated robbery and burglary, grand larceny, possession of stolen property, and drug-related charges.

Law enforcement sources have linked the Row and other shelters in New York City to Tren de Aragua, a notorious gang originally established in Venezuelan prisons. Police attribute a spate of robberies in New York City, particularly those targeting women, to the group’s presence.

Tren de Aragua has been seen operating across the United States under the Biden-Harris regime, taking over apartment buildings in Colorado and extorting the residents for money.

Members of the gang have also been linked to murders in the United States, including a killing in Connecticut and the murder of Laken Riley.

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An illegal alien associated with the notorious Tren de Aragua gang was arrested in New York after robbing the apartment of a local Manhattan prosecutor. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Brandon Simosa, is accused of breaking into the apartment of a Manhattan prosecutor, stealing her belongings, and committing a lewd act. The incident occurred at approximately 2 AM on Sunday, November 17, near 44th Street and Ninth Avenue. show more
November 20, 2024
William Upton
Lawfare

Charlamagne Tha God Calls for Dismissal of Trump’s New York Fraud Case.

Radio host and comedian Charlamagne the God says Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Democrat-aligned Judge Juan Merchan should acknowledge reality and dismiss the fraud verdict against President-elect Donald J. Trump. Speaking on his radio show on Wednesday, Charlamagne pushed back against Bragg’s assertion that the sentencing in the case should merely be postponed during Trump’s tenure in the White House.

“New York City, just throw the whole thing away, alright? Cut it out. Who are we fooling? Who are we fooling? Nothing’s going to happen to Trump, and nobody wants that retribution that he may deliver hanging over their head. Just—he won the election. It is what it is,” the radio host and entertainer said. “Cut ties, sever your losses, throw the whole case away. Come on. Who are we fooling, y’all? Who are you fooling, like seriously?”

“And if you push it back for four years, that might give him more reason to stay, OK? … He is the same person who told his voting base, ‘Just vote one more time, you’ll never have to vote again.’ All right, wink wink. OK? Come on,” he added.

In a court filing yesterday, Bragg indicated his office would prefer to proceed with sentencing or adjourn the case until after Trump leaves the presidency in four years. Judge Merchan appears open to the adjournment and has set a hearing on the matter for next week.

Meanwhile, also on Wednesday, attorneys for President-elect Trump filed a letter asking that they have until December 20 to file a motion to dismiss. The letter argues that the Constitution, the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity, and the interests of a smooth presidential transition require the verdict to be thrown out.

 

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Radio host and comedian Charlamagne the God says Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Democrat-aligned Judge Juan Merchan should acknowledge reality and dismiss the fraud verdict against President-elect Donald J. Trump. Speaking on his radio show on Wednesday, Charlamagne pushed back against Bragg's assertion that the sentencing in the case should merely be postponed during Trump's tenure in the White House. show more
November 20, 2024
Election 2024
Media

Poor Allan Lichtman Just Had His Messiah Complex SHATTERED.

During a recent segment on Piers Morgan Uncensored, a heated exchange occurred between historian Allan Lichtman and Cenk Uygur, host of leftist news show The Young Turks. The discussion grew tense when Uygur questioned Lichtman’s prediction regarding the 2024 presidential election, where Lichtman’s “13 Keys to the White House” model projected a win for Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald J. Trump.

Uygur challenged Lichtman, expressing disagreement with his theory and how it was applied to the election. Uygur asserted, “I told him his theories about the keys were absurd. I was right. He was wrong.” Clearly agitated by the accusation, Lichtman exclaimed, “No, you were not right, and I was not wrong!” and demanded respect for his professional contributions over decades, including the authorship of 15 books. Uygur responded, “Well, who won [the election], brother? … You live in a total world of denial.”

The argument escalated as Uygur continued his critique, describing Lichtman’s predictions as “preposterously and stupidly wrong. ” Lichtman raged that he was being “personally attacked.”

“I admitted he was wrong,” he shouted, despite having said he was “not wrong” moments previously. “I will not sit here and stand for personal attacks, for blasphemy against me,” he added.

“Blasphemy against you? Who the hell are you? Are you Jesus Christ, you loser?” Uyguy exploded.

The clip of the exchange attracted considerable commentary on X, formerly Twitter. Lichtman announced his departure from the platform shortly afterward.

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During a recent segment on Piers Morgan Uncensored, a heated exchange occurred between historian Allan Lichtman and Cenk Uygur, host of leftist news show The Young Turks. The discussion grew tense when Uygur questioned Lichtman's prediction regarding the 2024 presidential election, where Lichtman's "13 Keys to the White House" model projected a win for Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald J. Trump. show more
November 20, 2024
News
UK

UK Farmers Storm Streets to Protest Death Tax.

Thousands of farmers gathered in central London, England, on Tuesday to protest a newly proposed death tax, or inheritance tax, on farms, which could force farmers to give up their land. The demonstration was directed at the Labour Party, which revealed the change in last month’s budget.

The policy mandates that farms valued over $1.3 million will become subject to this tax, replacing a previous exemption. Many farmers are asset-rich but cash-poor, with their land valued relatively highly, but their income from farming only being in the five-figure range.

Estimates from London’s Metropolitan Police are that approximately 10,000 people attended the protest despite poor weather conditions.

Labour officials claim that their death tax will not impact 73 percent of farms, though critics argue families may have to sell properties rather than pass them on.

Tom Bradshaw, president of the National Farmers’ Union, expressed discontent, saying the industry feels “betrayed” and “angry.” He emphasized the severe personal impact the tax could have.

Brexit leader Nigel Farage and British celebrity Jeremy Clarkson, former host of the smash-hit car show Top Gear, also spoke at the event. Clarkson, whose Amazon show Clarkson’s Farm has highlighted many issues facing British farmers, called on the Labour government to “back down” on the measures.

TRACTOR REBELLIONS.

So far, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his government have refused to back down on the new tax, and some farm protest organizers have threatened further action, including blockades of roads across the country.

Countries in Continental Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium, have also seen farmer protests over anti-farmer government climate change policies in recent years.

In the Netherlands, farmers blockaded supermarket distribution centers, preventing goods from reaching store shelves. This Dutch farmer protest led to the creation of an entirely new political movement, the Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB), which now holds seats in the Dutch legislature and the European Union Parliament.

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Thousands of farmers gathered in central London, England, on Tuesday to protest a newly proposed death tax, or inheritance tax, on farms, which could force farmers to give up their land. The demonstration was directed at the Labour Party, which revealed the change in last month's budget. show more
November 20, 2024
News

ATF Agent Handed $1.6 Million in Lawsuit AGAINST Cops.

In a verdict delivered Friday, a jury sided with former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) agent James Burk, awarding him $1.6 million in damages following his lawsuit against the City of Columbus. Filed in December 2020, the lawsuit stemmed from an incident involving local police officers Joseph Fihe and Kevin Winchell.

Burk, on duty in central Ohio, had gone to a Columbus residence to collect an illegally owned shotgun when the occupant, home alone with her children, declined to open the door and contacted the police. She informed dispatchers of Burk’s ATF affiliation, a message that attorneys argued was relayed to responding officers Fihe and Winchell.

Despite Burk presenting his ATF credentials, the officers, upon arrival, approached him with weapons drawn. According to Burk’s legal team, the officers ordered him to the ground, tasered him multiple times, and detained him. The officers expressed skepticism over the authenticity of his credentials, citing concerns about falsification.

The case progressed to a jury trial, excluding the City of Columbus as a defendant after a judge’s ruling. During the trial, Burk’s legal representatives claimed that the incident inflicted mental and physical trauma, altering his career trajectory from active fieldwork to administrative duties. The jury attributed direct blame for Burk’s post-traumatic stress disorder to the officers.

Burk’s lawyers also alleged that Fihe and Winchell disseminated body camera footage of the encounter within and outside the Columbus Police Department to mock Burk.

City attorneys defended the police actions, asserting that it was difficult to validate Burk’s credentials. Fihe and Winchell continue their employment with the Columbus Police Department, as confirmed by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

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In a verdict delivered Friday, a jury sided with former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) agent James Burk, awarding him $1.6 million in damages following his lawsuit against the City of Columbus. Filed in December 2020, the lawsuit stemmed from an incident involving local police officers Joseph Fihe and Kevin Winchell. show more
November 20, 2024
William Upton
Breaking
Crime
Immigration

BREAKING: Jose Ibarra Found Guilty of Murdering Laken Riley.

Venezuelan national Jose Ibarra has been found guilty on all ten counts—including malice murder, felony murder, and kidnapping—for the death of 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. The next step in his trial will be sentencing for his crime.

Ibarra waived a jury trial, with his defense team opting instead for a judge to render a verdict in the case. That judge handed down a unanimous guilty verdict on Wednesday. The National Pulse reported on Tuesday that during testimony, it was revealed that Ibarra and others were flown from New York City to Georgia on so-called ‘humanitarian’ flights paid for by the Biden-Harris government.

The Venezuelan illegal immigrant—who is suspected of having ties to the violent gang Tren de Aragua—murdered American citizen Laken Riley on February 22, 2024, as she jogged on dirt trails on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. At the start of his trial, Ibarra pleaded not guilty to the crimes. His attorneys attempt to implicate his brother—to no avail—as the perpetrator instead.

Ibarra faces the possibility of life in prison with no parole.

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Venezuelan national Jose Ibarra has been found guilty on all ten counts—including malice murder, felony murder, and kidnapping—for the death of 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. The next step in his trial will be sentencing for his crime. show more
November 20, 2024
Immigration

Unaccompanied Minors at Border Seem Drugged, Reveals Congressman.

Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, Representative Clay Higgins (R-LA), is raising concerns regarding the condition of some unaccompanied children arriving at the U.S. southern border. During a Tuesday hearing, Higgins stated that some children appear to be drugged, which hinders law enforcement’s ability to question them about their travel companions.

The subcommittee’s hearing focused on the issue of thousands of migrant children reportedly going missing under the Biden-Harris government. Key witnesses included Tara Rodas, a whistleblower from Health and Human Services, Kathy Larin of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), retired Deputy Patrol Agent JJ Carrell, and human trafficking consultant Alicia Hopper.

Higgins highlighted the troubling situation in his opening remarks, questioning why many children arrive at the border in a state of fear and without accompanying family members. He noted instances where children are accompanied by individuals claiming to be relatives, yet lacking any apparent familial ties. He pointed out that some children have phone numbers and addresses written on their arms, suggesting they are being directed to specific, unknown locations, which he likened to “arriving at someone’s warehouse or doorstep.”

In August, the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General released a report revealing the agency may have lost upwards of 291,000 unaccompanied minors. According to DHS Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari, his office has identified at least 32,000 instances of unaccompanied children who failed to appear for their immigration court dates—though he believes the true number may be much higher.

Additionally, the Inspector General’s report notes, “Based on our audit work and according to ICE officials, UCs who do not appear for court are considered at higher risk for trafficking, exploitation, or forced labor.” UC refers to unaccompanied child migrants.

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Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, Representative Clay Higgins (R-LA), is raising concerns regarding the condition of some unaccompanied children arriving at the U.S. southern border. During a Tuesday hearing, Higgins stated that some children appear to be drugged, which hinders law enforcement's ability to question them about their travel companions. show more
November 19, 2024
William Upton
News

DID YOU KNOW: It is Illegal to Swear While Driving in this American Town.

It is illegal to swear while driving in this American town first settled in 1717. With its population of 68,000, Rockville, Maryland, has a local ordinance barring the use of obscene language on or near public sidewalks, streets, and highways within earshot of those passing by. In effect, the local law specifically bars cursing or swearing in one’s own car, while driving.

“A person may not profanely curse and swear or use obscene language upon or near any street, sidewalk or highway within the hearing of persons passing by, upon or along such street, sidewalk or highway,” the Rockville law reads.

The fourth largest incorporated city in Maryland, Rockville is one of the more well-known suburbs of the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Along with the city of Bethesda, Rockville makes up the technology corridor developed along Interstate 270. The corridor features numerous government and defense contractors.

Numerous towns and cities across the United States have ordinances banning obscene language, gestures, and dress on the books. In November last year, the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, adopted an anti-indecent behavior ordinance that effectively bans public homosexuality along with indecent exposure, public indecency, lewd behavior, nudity, or sexual conduct.

While some towns have moved to strike the ordinances banning obscene language or have faced lawsuits from groups like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), others have sought actually to enforce the measures. In 2012, Middleborough—a town in Massachusets—instituted a $20 fine for those caught cursing around others in public places.

 

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It is illegal to swear while driving in this American town first settled in 1717. With its population of 68,000, Rockville, Maryland, has a local ordinance barring the use of obscene language on or near public sidewalks, streets, and highways within earshot of those passing by. In effect, the local law specifically bars cursing or swearing in one's own car, while driving. show more