Actor Shia LaBeouf has been rearrested and charged with an additional count of simple battery in connection to a February 17th incident outside a New Orleans bar. His attorney stated that LaBeouf voluntarily surrendered to authorities upon learning of the new arrest warrant. This latest charge stems from the same brawl during Mardi Gras celebrations for which he was previously arrested and accused of assault and using homophobic slurs.
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This development marks an unprecedented arrest for a member of the British royal family, occurring on the former prince’s 66th birthday. The arrest follows weeks of intense scrutiny stemming from his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amplified by recent Justice Department file releases. Stripped of his royal titles last year, the individual, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has consistently denied any wrongdoing, yet was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office, an offense carrying a potential life sentence.
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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities Thursday night in connection with a protest at a Minnesota church earlier in the month, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi. Lemon, along with three others, was arrested in connection with the attack on Cities Church, where a protest was held. The ex-CNN anchor’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, has stated that Lemon will fight the charges, alleging the arrest is an attempt to distract from the administration’s actions. The arrest follows the recent killings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
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Witness Ben Bozeman reported witnessing five cars surround a man, with ICE agents allegedly threatening him with a taser before detaining him. According to Bozeman, the agents then left the detainee’s car running with its windows down and his corrections uniform visible in the back seat. This scene was described as jarring and threatening by Bozeman. City officials criticized the actions, with one calling the police work “bush league.”
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Three men, Daeshaun Boyd, Jimmy Sattan, and Jermaine Warren, were arrested by Lee County deputies for attempting to sell approximately $10,000 worth of stolen Pokémon cards at Dynamo Collectibles. The stolen cards originated from Gorka’s Poke Barn in Collier County, where they were acquired using a fraudulent credit card. Store employees at Dynamo Collectibles recognized the suspects and contacted law enforcement, who subsequently apprehended them. The suspects are now facing charges related to possession of stolen property, with Boyd also facing an additional charge of providing a false name.
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As part of a heightened security plan, President Trump authorized a National Guard deployment in New Orleans, commencing Tuesday, following a vehicle-ramming attack on Bourbon Street last year. This deployment, similar to previous security enhancements for events like the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, will focus on the French Quarter and will not participate in immigration enforcement. With over 800 local, state, and federal law enforcement officials involved, the Guard will support local efforts to enhance capabilities, reduce crime, and restore public trust. This increased presence, including 350 Guard members, will remain through the Carnival season, with plans for the Guard to depart after Mardi Gras in February.
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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was arrested by Iranian security forces on Friday at a memorial ceremony for a lawyer, Khosrow Alikordi, who recently died. Mohammadi, along with other activists including Sepideh Gholian, was detained in Mashhad after attending the ceremony, where attendees chanted anti-government slogans. Alikordi, who had defended clients in sensitive cases, was found dead on December 5th, with rights groups raising concerns about his death. Mohammadi, currently on temporary leave from prison, has been a vocal critic of the Iranian government and has been imprisoned for much of the past decade.
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As part of ongoing federal deployments, the Trump administration is sending 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans, Louisiana, ahead of the New Year, coinciding with a Border Patrol-led immigration crackdown. The National Guard will support federal law enforcement partners until February, according to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry praised the deployment, predicting a positive impact on the city. Despite a decrease in violent crime rates, critics express concern over the deployment, AP News reports.
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Law enforcement sources have revealed that Nick Reiner, son of the deceased Rob Reiner, has been arrested in connection with the deaths of his parents, who were found with stab wounds. The younger Reiner, 32, has a history of drug addiction, which greatly impacted the 2016 film “Being Charlie” co-written by Nick and directed by Rob, a film based on his experiences. Rob and Michele Singer Reiner openly discussed the struggles their son faced with addiction and how it influenced the movie’s development.
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Kourtney N. Stevenson has been arrested on felony charges related to allegedly spraying a substance on DoorDash orders in Evansville, Indiana, causing two customers to become ill. Following a complaint on December 7th, detectives reviewed doorbell camera footage, identifying Stevenson as the Dasher who sprayed an aerosol substance on the food. Authorities subpoenaed DoorDash records, obtained a warrant, and arrested Stevenson in Kentucky. She is charged with Battery Resulting in Moderate Injury and Consumer Product Tampering and is being held without bond pending extradition to Indiana.
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ICE Agents Arrest Black Corrections Officer in Maine, Sheriff Outraged
Witness Ben Bozeman reported witnessing five cars surround a man, with ICE agents allegedly threatening him with a taser before detaining him. According to Bozeman, the agents then left the detainee’s car running with its windows down and his corrections uniform visible in the back seat. This scene was described as jarring and threatening by Bozeman. City officials criticized the actions, with one calling the police work “bush league.”
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