Rep. LaMonica McIver faces assault charges for allegedly interfering with law enforcement at a Newark ICE facility during a congressional oversight visit. The Justice Department, under acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, filed the charges, while simultaneously dropping trespassing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was also arrested at the scene. McIver vehemently denies the accusations, asserting the incident stemmed from ICE agents escalating a peaceful inspection. Supporters, including Mayor Baraka, express confidence in McIver’s vindication, while House Democrats condemn the charges as politically motivated.
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A DoorDash driver, lost and seeking directions, was allegedly shot by John Reilly III, the Town of Chester highway superintendent, according to police reports. The driver, after unsuccessfully attempting to obtain directions from several homes, arrived at Reilly’s residence.
Reilly, a 48-year-old federally licensed firearms dealer, reportedly instructed the driver to leave his property. However, as the driver attempted to depart in his vehicle, Reilly allegedly fired multiple shots.
The driver was struck once in the back, sustaining serious injuries that required hospitalization. Fortunately, the driver is now reported to be in stable condition.
Reilly faces serious charges stemming from the incident, including first-degree assault, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a firearm.… Continue reading
In Palm Beach County, Florida, Andrew Dutil drove his car into a crowd protesting Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s actions, narrowly avoiding injuries. This incident is one of several attacks targeting Tesla properties nationwide, fueled by anger over Musk’s collaboration with the Trump administration in reducing government funding and employment. Dutil was arrested and charged with assault. The protests stemmed from the administration’s cuts to government agencies and programs.
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