All articles tagged with #social media posts
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer regrets welcoming activist Alaa Abd El Fattah after old social media posts with extremist language surfaced, leading to calls for his citizenship to be revoked and a review of the system.
Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist, returned to the UK after being released from Egyptian jail, but old social media posts calling for violence and describing criticism as a 'smear campaign' have sparked controversy, leading to calls for his citizenship to be revoked amid concerns over national security and public safety.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, welcomed to the UK after being released from Egyptian prison, faces calls for deportation and citizenship revocation due to past controversial tweets calling for violence and using racist language, sparking political controversy and questions about vetting processes.
A newly appointed official in the Mamdani administration resigned after antisemitic posts from her past resurfaced on X, just a day after her appointment was announced, leading to her apology and resignation acceptance by Mayor-elect Mamdani.
A federal judge in New Jersey ordered the removal of prejudicial social media posts by the Department of Homeland Security related to U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver's case, which involves charges of assault and interference at an immigration detention center. The judge criticized the posts as not factual and potentially prejudicial, emphasizing the need for a fair trial. The case also includes debates over McIver's oversight rights and the handling of evidence.
Maine Senate candidate Platner promoted violent and armed rhetoric on social media, including calls for an armed working class and organizing against political opponents, raising concerns amid rising political violence. The candidate, a war veteran and political newcomer, has received union endorsements but faces scrutiny over his past posts. Additionally, another politician, Jones, apologized for violent remarks in text messages, highlighting ongoing issues of political hostility.
Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate and Marine veteran, previously posted controversial and radical views on social media, including calling himself a 'communist' and criticizing police and rural White Americans. He has since deleted these posts, disavowing them as expressions of a darker time, and emphasizes that his current views are different. The posts have attracted attention amid his campaign, which is supported by progressive figures like Bernie Sanders.
Iowa lawmakers are calling for the immediate firing of university employees who celebrated Charlie Kirk's death online, citing concerns over civil discourse and campus culture, amid broader debates on free speech and political expression in academia.
The jury selection for Donald Trump's hush money trial is underway, with 12 jurors and one alternate now seated. Both sides have used all their peremptory strikes, and a potential juror with critical social media posts about Trump has been dismissed for cause. Two new jurors have been selected, bringing the total to 10. The trial continues with ongoing scrutiny of potential jurors' past social media posts and their ability to be fair and impartial.
Five potential jurors were dismissed from Donald Trump's hush-money trial due to their "anti-Trump" social media posts, including memes and videos mocking the former president. The posts ranged from a beheading meme to a Mark Ruffalo get-out-the-vote video, leading to their dismissal from the jury pool. Trump was visibly displeased during the proceedings, and the judge warned against any intimidation of jurors. Seven jurors have been chosen so far, with jury selection ongoing.
Judge Juan M. Merchan expanded the gag order in Donald Trump's hush-money trial to include a ban on public statements about the judge's family and the Manhattan District Attorney's family after Trump made false claims about the judge's daughter on social media. Violation of the gag order could result in contempt of court, fines, or jail time. Trump's lawyers are fighting the expanded gag order and plan to seek the judge's recusal from the case. The hush-money case alleges that Trump falsely logged payments to his former lawyer as legal fees to cover up negative stories during the 2016 campaign.
U.S. midfielder Korbin Albert apologized for sharing "offensive, insensitive and hurtful" social media posts, including anti-LGBTQ+ content, on her TikTok account. The 20-year-old Paris Saint-Germain player expressed regret for causing hurt and promised to do better, following criticism from retired U.S. star Megan Rapinoe, who urged against hiding behind beliefs that contribute to hate.
The Utah House of Representatives unanimously introduced a resolution to address the actions of Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline, following her controversial social media posts. It is unclear whether the resolution is for impeachment proceedings or an ethics inquiry, but the Senate is coordinating with the House on the matter. Cline's recent post insinuating a student athlete is transgender has sparked condemnation and calls for her resignation, amid concerns that recent legislation targeting transgender people has created a divisive environment. Efforts are being made to explore potential ethics investigations or impeachment proceedings, as Cline cannot be recalled under Utah law.
A senior BBC schedule co-ordinator, Dawn Queva, is facing disciplinary action over a series of antisemitic Facebook posts referencing the "holohoax" and peddling extreme conspiracy theories. The BBC has been notified of the posts and stated that it does not tolerate antisemitism, Islamophobia, or any form of abuse. Queva's posts, which have not been taken down, include references to "AshkeNazis" and conspiracy theories about Jewish people. The posts have caused alarm and come amidst internal unrest over perceived bias in the BBC's coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
James Yoo, the suspect in the Arlington home explosion, is believed to be dead. Yoo, a 56-year-old self-employed landlord, had a degree in information resource management and had worked at tech companies in New York and Virginia. Concerning social media posts, including claims about neighbors being spies and calls to "defund the FBI and CIA," have raised red flags. Police are reviewing these posts as part of the ongoing investigation. Yoo had previously attracted police attention due to noise complaints, but no criminal records have been found. Flare guns, which Yoo had used, are legal in Virginia but can be modified into weapons.