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Charge count climbs to 39 in St. Paul church protest against ICE
politics1 day ago

Charge count climbs to 39 in St. Paul church protest against ICE

Federal prosecutors have charged 39 people in connection with January’s protest at Cities Church in St. Paul against ICE, adding 30 new arrests. Defendants face two counts: conspiracy against the right of religious freedom at a place of worship and injuring, intimidating, or interfering with that right. The case names multiple activists and journalists who earlier faced charges, with more arrests anticipated as the investigation continues.

via kare11.com|
#cities-church#federal-charges#ice
Following ICE in Your Car Can Lead to Federal Charges, Reuters Finds
politics19 days ago

Following ICE in Your Car Can Lead to Federal Charges, Reuters Finds

Reuters reports that following federal immigration officers in a car led Becky Ringstrom to be arrested under a federal law criminalizing impeding law enforcement, a case that underscores a broader surge in prosecutions—at least 655 people nationwide since last summer—for interfering with federal officers. The piece notes ICE’s internal database tracking protesters, occasional footage of officers drawing weapons, and a tension between First Amendment rights and enforcement. While some legal experts question whether mere following qualifies as obstruction, DHS and ICE defend the actions as protecting officers and the public, with new guidance advising less engagement with protesters.

via Yahoo|
#federal-charges#ice#immigration-enforcement
DOJ seeks death penalty for alleged White House-area National Guard shooter
crime25 days ago

DOJ seeks death penalty for alleged White House-area National Guard shooter

The Justice Department plans to seek the death penalty for Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House in November, killing one and wounding the other. Lakanwal pleaded not guilty to nine charges, including first-degree murder, as prosecutors indicated they will pursue death-eligible charges. Court records say he traveled from Washington state to D.C., ambushed the guards with a stolen pistol, and was detained after being shot by another guard member; Beckstrom died, Wolfe remains in recovery. Investigators noted Lakanwal’s past CIA work in Afghanistan, his Uber/Lyft driving, his purchase of bullets the day of the attack, and his search for the White House address. His next hearing is set for early May.

via CNN|
#crime#death-penalty#federal-charges
Judge narrows Mangione case, federal death penalty off the table
us1 month ago

Judge narrows Mangione case, federal death penalty off the table

A federal judge dismissed two of four charges against Luigi Mangione—murder through use of a firearm and a related firearms offense—so he will not face the federal death penalty; two stalking counts remain, carrying life without parole. The court ruled the murder charge was legally flawed because it requires a crime of violence. Mangione also faces a separate New York state case, and the trial will proceed with the remaining charges, with evidence from his backpack seized at arrest deemed admissible.

via NBC News|
#death-penalty#federal-charges#ghost-gun
Don Lemon Arrested in Federal Probe Linked to Minnesota Church Protest
politics1 month ago

Don Lemon Arrested in Federal Probe Linked to Minnesota Church Protest

Federal agents arrested former CNN anchor Don Lemon on charges that he violated a federal law during a Jan. 18 protest inside Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn.; Lemon says he was reporting as a journalist, not participating in the demonstration, as prosecutors pursued charges against eight people in a nearby immigration‑crackdown protest, citing a law protecting participation in a worship service, a case the magistrate judge had rejected last week.

via The New York Times|
#church-protest#don-lemon#federal-charges
politics1 month ago

Vinegar-Spraying Incident at Omar Town Hall Triggers Federal Charge

Federal prosecutors charged Minneapolis resident Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, with assaulting or impeding a federal employee after he rushed Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minnesota town hall and sprayed her with liquid; two security guards tackled him and he was arrested. Investigators say the substance was water and apple cider vinegar, which Kazmierczak reportedly admitted spraying. Omar said threats against her rise with the president’s rhetoric amid ongoing political tensions.

via Politico|
#anthony-kazmierczak#assaulting-a-federal-employee#federal-charges
DOJ charges man who sprayed substance at Rep. Omar during Minnesota town hall
politics1 month ago

DOJ charges man who sprayed substance at Rep. Omar during Minnesota town hall

The Justice Department charged Anthony Kazmierczak with forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding, and intimidating a U.S. official during official duties after he sprayed a liquid from a syringe at Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis town hall; the liquid, reportedly apple cider vinegar, stained her clothes and possibly reached her face, and Omar said the attack tied to national political rhetoric; the case is ongoing.

via NBC News|
#doj#federal-charges#ilhan-omar
Three Charged in Federal Case Over St. Paul Church Riot
crime1 month ago

Three Charged in Federal Case Over St. Paul Church Riot

U.S. Homeland Security Investigations and FBI arrested Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen, and William Kelly over a riot at Cities Church in St. Paul on Jan. 18, charging them under 18 U.S.C. 241 for conspiring to interfere with others’ free exercise of religion; authorities say churchgoers were targeted during services and stress that religious freedom must be protected.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|
#church-riot#crime#dhs-ice-fbi
Deported Suspect Halts U.S.'s Largest Jewelry Heist Trial
crime1 month ago

Deported Suspect Halts U.S.'s Largest Jewelry Heist Trial

A man among seven charged in the 2022 Brinks jewelry heist—valued at about $100 million—is deported to Ecuador after being in ICE custody, effectively stalling the federal case. Prosecutors say Flores chose voluntary departure to avoid prosecution, while his defense argues the government facilitated his removal; prosecutors may refile if he returns to the U.S., and the judge has not yet ruled on dismissal. Victims lament the lack of closure as the case remains unresolved.

via latimes.com|
#brinks-heist#crime#deportation
Feds Charge 20 in Sweeping College Basketball Point‑Shaving Scheme
sports1 month ago

Feds Charge 20 in Sweeping College Basketball Point‑Shaving Scheme

Federal authorities charged 20 men in a massive point-shaving scheme involving 39 college basketball players across 17 Division I teams, with bribes reportedly ranging from $10,000 to $30,000; the investigation began with attempts to fix games in the Chinese Basketball Association, underscoring growing concerns about corruption in college sports amid widespread sports betting.

via NBC Sports|
#college-basketball#federal-charges#gambling
Mississippi synagogue arson suspect: 19-year-old student-athlete linked to antisemitic posts
us-crime-justice1 month ago

Mississippi synagogue arson suspect: 19-year-old student-athlete linked to antisemitic posts

A 19-year-old identified by the FBI as the arson suspect in the burning of Mississippi’s Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson posted antisemitic content beforehand, traveled from his Madison County home to the synagogue, and acted alone. Investigators found a burned phone, a torch, and GPS/text evidence tying him to the early-morning blaze; he now faces federal arson charges with a potential five- to 20-year prison term if convicted.

via CNN|
#antisemitism#arson#federal-charges
Portland Border Patrol shooting leads to federal charges against suspects
crime1 month ago

Portland Border Patrol shooting leads to federal charges against suspects

Two people shot by U.S. Border Patrol in Portland last week have been released from the hospital and face federal charges: Luis David Nino-Moncada (aggravated assault) and Yorlenys Zambrano-Contreras (illegal entry), after their pickup allegedly rammed an unmarked patrol vehicle during a stop. Investigators say the case involves possible ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, video footage is scarce, and the FBI leads the probe with agents not wearing body cameras at the scene.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#border-patrol#crime#federal-charges