Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, citing his sexual abuse conviction in the E. Jean Carroll case. Ocasio-Cortez publicly stated her refusal to celebrate a rapist, referencing the judge’s finding that Trump sexually abused Carroll. Her statement prompted a response from Elon Musk, who called her “unhinged,” and further commentary from Ocasio-Cortez on social media platforms. She also expressed concerns about the potential use of TikTok as a propaganda tool by the Trump administration and warned about the looming threat of authoritarianism.
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Major Michael Stockin, a pain management specialist at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, pleaded guilty to 36 counts of abusive sexual contact and 5 counts of indecent viewing, stemming from allegations by 41 soldiers. These acts occurred under the guise of medical examinations between 2019 and 2022. The case, considered the largest sexual abuse scandal in recent military history by Protect Our Defenders, has prompted lawsuits against the Army and Department of Defense for negligence in hiring and supervising Stockin. Sentencing will follow the judge’s approval of the plea, with victim impact statements anticipated.
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