Violent UCLA Attack Draws Comparison to Jan. 6 Capitol Riot, Raises Concerns Over Security Measures

Los Angeles, California – Mayor Karen Bass drew comparisons on Wednesday between the recent violence at UCLA and the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, expressing shock at the suddenness of the incident. Last week, a large group descended on the Westwood campus around 11 p.m., assaulting pro-Palestinian protesters. The mob destroyed barricades, threw objects, set off fireworks, and sprayed mace, resulting in injuries to several individuals at the encampment that had been in …

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Prosecutor Indicted for Violent Attack Set to Stand Trial in Jan. 6 Case

Washington, D.C. – A former U.S. prosecutor, who played a significant role in indicting individuals involved in the January 6th insurrection, is now facing trial for his alleged involvement in a violent attack. The prosecutor, whose name has not been disclosed, is set to appear in court to answer to charges related to the violent incident. The individual in question had a prominent career as a prosecutor, working on high-profile cases that garnered national attention. …

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Buffalo Man Charged with Two Counts of Murder in Connection to Jan. 2 Shooting

Buffalo, N.Y. – A 22-year-old Buffalo man, James White, has been arrested and is facing two counts of murder in connection to a shooting that resulted in the deaths of two men on January 2nd. The victims have been identified as 24-year-old John Gibson and 29-year-old David Honer. According to the Buffalo Police, the incident took place at a home near the Utica Metro Bus & Rail Station, where a car allegedly drove up to …

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Thriller ‘He Went That Way,’ with Kalamazoo Ties Shows at KP Cinemas Through Jan. 12

KALAMAZOO, MI – A new thriller with close ties to Kalamazoo is currently being showcased at downtown’s latest movie theater, KP Cinemas, until Friday, Jan. 12. The film, “He Went That Way,” is set to be released on streaming services, including Apple TV and Amazon Prime, on the same date. The movie was co-produced by Hugh Broder, an alumnus of Kalamazoo College, who graduated in 1977. Broder was inspired by the story of Kalamazoo-born serial …

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Vigil to Remember Jan. 6 Attack on U.S. Capitol Held by Indivisible Bemidji

Bemidji, Minnesota – Indivisible Bemidji, a local advocacy group, hosted a candlelight vigil to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The event took place in front of the Beltrami County Courthouse, where community members gathered to honor the lives lost and reflect on the impact of the unprecedented siege. The vigil provided an opportunity for participants to express their concerns about the state of democracy and the …

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Democracy Speech: Key Quotes from US President Biden’s Address on Jan. 6

Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden delivered a speech on Thursday, January 6, highlighting the importance of democracy and the events that unfolded on that day a year ago. During his speech, the President emphasized the need to protect democracy and defend against those seeking to undermine it. Biden referred to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol as a “test of whether our democracy could survive” and emphasized the importance of truth, stating …

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Trump’s Vow to Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters Raises Concerns About Consequences

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three years after the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, the outcome of the extensive investigation into the riot and the fate of the rioters may hinge on the 2024 presidential election. The violent attack on the Capitol resulted in one of the largest investigations in American history, led by federal agents and prosecutors in response to the assault by supporters of former President Donald Trump. Subsequently, the FBI has …

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