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Ian Roberts, former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was arrested by ICE in September 2025 for being in the U.S. illegally and possessing firearms, leading to his resignation and ongoing investigations into his hiring and background.
The DHS revealed that Ian Andre Roberts, who was serving as a school superintendent in Iowa, has a long criminal history and was arrested for possessing firearms and illegal alien status, raising concerns about background checks for public officials.
President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, reversing his previous stance against such an action. Hunter was facing sentencing on firearms charges, which Biden claims were the result of unfair prosecution influenced by political opponents. The decision has sparked backlash, particularly from Republicans, who view it as a miscarriage of justice. Biden defended his decision, citing political pressure and a belief that his son was targeted due to his familial ties.
President Joe Biden has confirmed he will not pardon his son Hunter Biden, who is set to be sentenced on firearms charges in December. Hunter Biden, the first child of a sitting president to be convicted of a criminal offense, was found guilty of lying about drug use when purchasing a gun and has also pled guilty to federal tax charges. The White House reiterated there are no plans for a pardon or commutation, despite Donald Trump suggesting he might consider pardoning Hunter if elected.
A Massachusetts man, Justin Moreira, was arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder, after firing guns at SWAT officers during a standoff in a Cape Cod neighborhood. The standoff began when Moreira was reported to be holding a woman at knifepoint in a home. After a seven-hour negotiation, Moreira was taken into custody without injury by the SWAT team and is scheduled to be arraigned in Barnstable District Court.
Inna Vernikov, a Jewish NYC councilwoman, was arraigned on firearms charges after wearing a gun on her waist while opposing a pro-Palestine rally at Brooklyn College. Her lawyer questioned the validity of the photo as evidence and demanded a ballistics report. Vernikov appeared in court but did not speak. Protesters called for her resignation and a ceasefire in the Middle East. She was released with a desk appearance ticket and ordered to surrender her gun and concealed carry license.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is set to appear in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware, to be arraigned on firearms charges. This marks the first time a child of a sitting president will appear in court to fight criminal charges. The charges include lying on federal firearm forms and illegally possessing a firearm while using illicit drugs. Hunter Biden's court appearance comes amidst the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Biden, although no direct evidence has been provided linking the president to his son's foreign business deals.
A delivery driver, Alan Colie, has been acquitted of the main charge of aggravated malicious wounding after shooting YouTube prankster Tanner Cook in a mall food court. Colie claimed self-defense, and the jury agreed. However, the jury was divided on lesser firearms charges, finding Colie guilty of the unlawful discharge of a firearm in an occupied dwelling but not guilty of the malicious discharge of a firearm. The verdict was reached after five hours of deliberation, with the jury initially divided on whether Colie acted in self-defense. The judge urged them to continue deliberations, and they reached a verdict before the end of the day.
Gun advocacy groups, including the Gun Owners of America and the National Rifle Association, are celebrating the firearms charges brought against Hunter Biden, despite their opposition to the gun laws he is accused of breaking. Hunter Biden was indicted on three gun-related charges, including possession of a firearm while using narcotics. The charges carry maximum prison sentences of up to 10 years. Hunter Biden's defense may align with Second Amendment advocates' goals, as his attorney plans to challenge the constitutionality of the laws he is charged with breaking.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three criminal counts related to his possession of a firearm. The charges include lying about his illegal drug use in connection with the purchase of a revolver and possession of a firearm as an unlawful drug user. The two most serious counts carry maximum sentences of 10 years in prison and $250,000 fines. This comes after the collapse of a previous deal with federal prosecutors and adds to the pressure the Bidens are already facing, including an impeachment inquiry centered on allegations that Joe Biden profited from his son's foreign business dealings.
Taylor Taranto, an accused Jan. 6 rioter, has been indicted on six charges, including firearms charges and his involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Taranto was arrested near former President Barack Obama's Washington home in June and is facing charges related to carrying a pistol without a license, possession of a large-capacity ammunition feeding device, and misdemeanors tied to the Capitol breach. Evidence against Taranto includes a video he posted online admitting to storming the Capitol. He was also part of a group near the House chamber when Ashli Babbitt was shot and killed. Taranto made threatening statements and livestreamed threats against prominent individuals in the D.C. area before his arrest.
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed in Mattapan, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old man on firearms charges. The incident occurred at a home on Fessenden Street, and the victim was pronounced dead at Boston Medical Center. This is the second child fatality due to gun violence in Mattapan this year. The suspect, Walter Hendrick, is charged with improper storage of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. The police do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public but have not disclosed the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Derrick John Thompson, a suspect in a crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis, has been charged with 10 state counts of criminal vehicular homicide as well as federal firearms and drug charges that carry a potential sentence of life in prison. Thompson had rented a Cadillac Escalade SUV at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport only about 24 minutes before the fatal crash. Investigators recovered a Glock .40-caliber semiautomatic handgun with an extended magazine from the wreckage of the SUV, along with 2,169 fentanyl pills, a plastic bag containing 14 grams of powder fentanyl, 13 MDMA pills, 35 grams of cocaine and a digital scale. Thompson is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Derrick John Thompson, a suspect in a crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis, has been charged with 10 state counts of criminal vehicular homicide as well as federal firearms and drug charges that carry a potential sentence of life in prison. Thompson had rented a Cadillac Escalade SUV at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport only about 24 minutes before the fatal crash. Investigators recovered a Glock .40-caliber semiautomatic handgun with an extended magazine from the wreckage of the SUV, along with 2,169 fentanyl pills, a plastic bag containing 14 grams of powder fentanyl, 13 MDMA pills, 35 grams of cocaine and a digital scale. Thompson is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones was arrested at Boston Logan International Airport after two firearms were found in his carry-on luggage. Jones has been charged with multiple firearms charges and is due to be arraigned next week in East Boston District Court. The Patriots have stated that they are gathering more information and will not be commenting further at this time.