All articles tagged with #military veteran
A retired US Navy veteran, Richard Osthoff, criticizes Donald Trump for commuting George Santos's prison sentence after Santos was convicted of fraud, expressing disgust and feeling betrayed, especially as Santos's actions allegedly harmed his own efforts to help his dying dog. The article highlights the controversy surrounding Santos's release, Trump's pardons, and the broader political and social reactions.
A military veteran involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was sentenced to life in prison for plotting to attack an FBI office and law enforcement officers in Tennessee, with prosecutors emphasizing his remorselessness and intent to commit violence, despite his prior pardon from President Trump for Jan. 6 convictions.
Organizers of the 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City confirmed that the individual who shot and killed a bystander was a volunteer and military veteran, raising questions about the role and oversight of armed safety team members at protests.
Jacob Flickinger, a military veteran and father, was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza while volunteering with World Central Kitchen to distribute food. A former member of the Canadian Armed Forces, he had served in Afghanistan before moving to Costa Rica with his partner and child. His father described him as a compassionate man who wanted to make a difference. His death marks the first time an American has been killed in Gaza by the Israel Defense Forces since the recent conflict began.
Allen Beachem, a military veteran and youth basketball coach, was tragically killed in a shooting at a Salemtown restaurant on Easter Day, leaving six others injured. The suspect, Anton Rucker, initiated the shooting following an altercation, resulting in shock and grief throughout the community. Beachem, known for his selflessness and generosity, died protecting his brother and was revered as a local hero in his Alabama community. The tragedy also resulted in injuries to more members of Beachem's family, and the suspect has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted list.
William "Bill" Post, the military veteran who invented Pop-Tarts, has passed away at the age of 96. Post, who served in the U.S. military in the Pacific post-World War II, later worked at Hekman Biscuits, which would become Keebler. He collaborated with Kellogg to create the iconic toaster pastry, and the first Pop-Tarts hit the market in 1964. Despite being credited as the inventor, Post always viewed it as a team effort. He worked for 41 years at Keebler and later as a consultant to Kellogg. Post, who was married for 72 years, is remembered as a humble man of God with a servant's heart.
Edward Richmond Jr., a military veteran previously convicted of killing an Iraqi civilian, has been ordered jailed for assaulting police officers with a metal baton during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The judge deemed him a danger to the community, citing concerns about his potential for violence under pressure. Richmond, who was found with an AR-15 rifle despite being prohibited from possessing firearms, is also facing charges related to the weapon. In a separate case, a man who blind-sided a police officer during the riot has been sentenced to over six years in prison.
Military veteran Edward Richmond Jr., previously convicted of killing an Iraqi civilian, has been ordered jailed for assaulting police officers during the Capitol riot. Prosecutors argued that he poses a danger to the community, citing his past conviction and possession of an AR-15 rifle. Another man, Ralph Joseph Celentano III, was sentenced to over six years in prison for assaulting a police officer during the same riot, with the judge condemning his actions as cowardly and despicable.
Military veteran Edward Richmond Jr., charged with attacking police officers during the Capitol riot, was ordered released from custody despite a federal prosecutor's argument for pretrial detention due to his criminal history and possession of an AR-15 rifle. Richmond, convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting a handcuffed civilian in Iraq, was released by U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes, who cited his community ties and role as a father. Richmond was arrested in Baton Rouge on charges including civil disorder and assaulting police with a dangerous weapon, and had a history of violence and aggression toward law enforcement.
Military veteran Edward Richmond Jr., charged with assaulting police during the Capitol riot, was ordered released from custody despite a federal prosecutor's argument for pretrial detention due to his criminal history and possession of a firearm. The judge cited community ties and his role as a father. Richmond, previously convicted of manslaughter in Iraq, was arrested in Louisiana and faces charges including civil disorder and assaulting police with a dangerous weapon.
Charles Edward Slacks Jr., a military veteran, shot and killed his two children, his young stepdaughter, and a decorated soldier before taking his own life in Sumter. Slacks served in the regular Army as a Track Vehicle Mechanic and held the rank of staff sergeant. He had 8 non-consecutive years of service with the Department of the Army Civilian and began at the U.S. Army Central as a civilian employee less than a month before the killings.