On October 4, the South Carolina home of Judge Diane Goodstein, who recently ruled against President Trump, was destroyed by fire. Judge Goodstein was unharmed, but her husband and two others were hospitalized with injuries after the blaze. Although initial reports suggested an explosion, investigators have since stated that they have not found any evidence of arson or a pre-fire explosion. Judge Goodstein’s ruling against the Trump administration and the recent threats she received, have raised suspicions, while investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
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South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein’s home was severely damaged in an explosion, leaving her husband and son injured. Prior to the incident, Judge Goodstein faced a wave of violent threats after issuing a temporary restraining order against the Department of Justice regarding voter registration data. These threats followed public criticism from Trump administration officials, including Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon and White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who voiced strong disapproval of her ruling and spurred responses on social media. The explosion occurred amidst a backdrop of rising threats against judges, with U.S. Marshals Service data showing an increase in threats against federal judges in the preceding year.
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The home of South Carolina Judge Diane Goodstein was destroyed by a fire on Saturday, resulting in three hospitalizations, including her husband. Authorities, including the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), are investigating the cause of the blaze, which remains undetermined. The incident has drawn attention due to the judge’s recent ruling against the Trump administration and subsequent online criticism, although there is currently no evidence of arson. The investigation is ongoing, and SLED has stated that more information may become available as it progresses.
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Following a fire at the South Carolina home of Judge Diane Goodstein, who ruled against the Trump administration, questions arose regarding potential connections to MAGA rhetoric. Judge Goodstein had reportedly received death threats in recent weeks, and her husband sustained serious injuries in the blaze, which is under investigation. Democratic Congressman Daniel Goldman criticized Stephen Miller for his role in the doxxing and threatening of judges, prompting Miller to respond by accusing the left of terrorism. Goldman then challenged Miller to condemn the political violence against Judge Goodstein.
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South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein’s home was set ablaze, prompting an investigation by state law enforcement. The fire occurred after Goodstein had reportedly received death threats, and resulted in serious injuries to her family members. The incident has raised concerns about political violence, particularly given that the judge had previously blocked the state’s election commission from releasing voter files to the Department of Justice, a decision that was later reversed. This event, along with other incidents of violence and threats against judges, underscores a broader pattern of attacks and increased criticism of the judiciary from political figures, including the Trump administration.
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