Ryan Hemphill, a 43-year-old attorney, has been indicted on 116 counts, including rape and predatory sexual assault, for allegedly abusing six women over five months. The indictment details a pattern of horrific violence, involving torture with electric shock devices, threats with weapons, drug-facilitated assaults, and the use of coercion and intimidation. Authorities discovered evidence including text messages, drugs, and weapons at Hemphill’s apartment. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is urging any additional survivors to come forward.
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Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan faces two felony charges—obstruction and concealing an individual—for allegedly helping undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores-Ruiz evade ICE arrest after a court appearance. The arrest occurred at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, prompting outrage from some legal professionals who questioned the arrest procedure. Flores-Ruiz, facing misdemeanor battery charges stemming from a domestic dispute, was subsequently apprehended by ICE. This incident marks at least the third time ICE agents have made arrests within the courthouse in recent months.
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Former President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Vatican City to attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday. This will be the first time the Bidens have been in the same place as President Trump and his family since the 2020 Presidential Inauguration. The Bidens’ attendance follows previous meetings between President Biden and Pope Francis in 2021 and 2024. The funeral, expected to draw over 200,000 people, will take place in St. Peter’s Square.
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Former Representative George Santos received a sentence of over seven years imprisonment and a $373,750 restitution order for his federal fraud conviction. His crimes included a campaign finance scheme, unemployment benefit theft, and false financial disclosures to the House. Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft as part of a plea agreement. This sentencing follows his expulsion from Congress due to the extensive fabrications surrounding his personal and professional background.
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In a recent interview, former President Trump reiterated his belief that Ukraine’s NATO aspirations instigated the war with Russia, asserting that Crimea is permanently lost to Ukraine. He further claimed responsibility for increased European defense spending and characterized his current political position as less constrained than during his first term. This statement follows previous assertions by Trump suggesting Ukrainian actions, including seeking defensive weaponry, initiated the conflict. The interview comes amid reports of a US peace proposal potentially recognizing Russia’s control over Crimea, a position at odds with Ukraine’s objectives.
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Volkswagen surpassed Tesla in European EV sales during the first quarter of 2025, registering 65,679 battery electric vehicles compared to Tesla’s 53,237. While Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 remained the top two individual EV models, Volkswagen’s overall sales increase of 157% contrasted sharply with Tesla’s 38% decline. This shift occurred despite a record-breaking quarter for overall European EV sales, highlighting Tesla’s struggles amidst PR challenges and production changes.
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In less than six weeks, Houthi rebels in Yemen have shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones, costing over $200 million. This escalating conflict prompted increased U.S. airstrikes targeting over 800 Houthi sites since March 15th, resulting in the deployment of two aircraft carriers to the region. Simultaneously, concerns are rising regarding civilian casualties from these strikes, with senators questioning the adequacy of harm mitigation measures. The Houthis continue to launch attacks on both military and civilian vessels in the Red Sea.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a “dirty” internet line in his Pentagon office to access the Signal messaging app on a personal computer, bypassing security protocols. This unsecured connection, while used in other Pentagon offices for specific purposes, exposed Hegseth to potential hacking and surveillance, raising concerns about the potential compromise of sensitive defense information. Hegseth’s actions are under investigation by the Defense Department’s inspector general following revelations he shared details of a military airstrike via Signal in multiple group chats. Despite the Pentagon offering secure communication channels, Hegseth’s use of Signal and the unsecured line has generated significant controversy.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, initially admitted as an “administrative error,” highlights the Trump administration’s disregard for legal protections and human rights. This inhumane practice, exemplified by the case of Venezuelan makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero, wrongly linked to a gang based on tattoos, has sent hundreds to the brutal CECOT facility. Despite congressional efforts to secure information about Hernández Romero, his fate remains unknown, underscoring the administration’s callousness and the erosion of human rights for non-citizens. These cases represent a severe humanitarian crisis and a potential constitutional violation.
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Pakistani Army troops initiated small arms fire along the Line of Control (LoC), prompting a swift and effective response from the Indian Army. This ceasefire violation follows heightened tensions stemming from the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians. The incident occurred hours before the Indian Army chief’s scheduled visit to Kashmir to assess the situation and review recent ceasefire violations. India has already taken strong countermeasures against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and expelling Pakistani diplomats.
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