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A 19-year-old woman accused in a violent attack on an elderly Los Angeles street vendor has been taken into custody, authorities announced. Harmunie Heaven Church’s June 25 arrest comes 10 days after a cellphone video captured Arabelia Martinez, 62, a food vendor who has worked in the 700 block of Figueroa Street for years, being brutally beaten. Video that circulated online showed Church, according to police, confronting Martinez and spraying sauce toward her cart. Martinez responded by throwing what appeared to be Tajín seasoning in the suspect’s direction, escalating the conflict.

A federal judge on Wednesday permanently banned Trump from implementing his executive order that required proof of citizenship when they register to vote. Boston-based US District Judge Denise Casper, an Obama appointee, said the Constitution “does not grant the President any specific powers over elections.” The DOJ will immediately appeal. “A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote. The judge agreed that the Constitution gives states and Congress the...

A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.The ruling by US District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston effectively converts a preliminary injunction she issued a year ago, in which she temporarily blocked many of Trump’s efforts to overhaul elections, into a permanent ban. Casper rejected the administration’s argument that the lawsuit to block the changes brought by Democratic state attorneys general was premature because the rules had yet to...

🚨Breaking: Black man rapes 21-year-old woman in NYC subway station in brutal stranger attack. A savage black man forced himself on a young woman inside the Harlem 125th Street subway station Sunday evening. The 21-year-old victim was alone when the predator struck around 7:40 p.m., leaving her traumatized. NYPD released photos of the suspect — dark complexion, goatee, red glasses, red shirt. This horrific rape shows the growing danger black men pose to women riding NYC subways. Cops are hunting him now. Women must stay alert.

George Santayana famously said that those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. The same is true for judicial overreach. Those judges who yield to the temptation to counter policies that are not to their liking are likely to repeat such excesses of power. That is why the recent decision of U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley in Boston is so concerning. While there are good-faith reasons why some have objected to the removal of slavery and climate change exhibits from national parks and monuments, this is not about the merits but the authority to make such changes. Kelley’s recent...

Gunfire erupted at Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina, the state’s largest mall, on Saturday afternoon, and a teenager has been arrested. The incident took place around 1 p.m. An on-duty Greenville police officer heard the gunfire and responded immediately to find two victims wounded at the scene. Officers quickly determined the shooting was not random but stemmed from a personal argument between individuals who knew each other. Two people suffered gunshot wounds during the exchange. A woman who was an uninvolved bystander was shot in the foot, while a man was hit in the shoulder and neck area. Both...

A Howard University professor tore into the victim-impact statement delivered by the father of slain Texas teen Austin Metcalf, arguing that the teen's death "did not begin with the knife" wielded by Karmelo Anthony but instead that his father's parenting style was to be blamed as well. Dr. Stacey Patton, a professor at Howard University's School of Communications, penned an opinion piece titled "Dear Jeff Metcalf: Your Son Is Dead Because You Failed to Teach Him That Black Boys Have Boundaries" to Substack on Wednesday on Substack, where she insinuated Anthony was acting out of self-defense. "YOU failed to teach...

The “sweetest” elderly Mississippi couple were allegedly killed by a teenage burglar who then shot at cops during a six-hour standoff while barricaded in the house, according to authorities. Billy Blair, 74, and his wife, Virginia Carol Blair, 71, were killed after 17-year-old Cordarius Hobbs broke into their home last Wednesday, WLBT reported. Hobbs has since been charged with capital murder.Cops swooped on the Mendenhall home just after noon for a welfare check after worried relatives couldn’t make contact — but they encountered gunfire upon their arrival. The burglary was already taking place when police arrived and the front door...

Karmelo Anthony’s grandmother, Toni Hayes, was caught on camera leading chants of “Racist! Biased! Prejudiced!” as she left the McKinney, Texas, courthouse, where Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison. “They sent a MESSAGE that a white person can hit a black boy and get away with it! They can do whatever the **** they want!” she said from her car. She is further seen making hearts with her hands as supporters send her off. Bystanders are seen sending her off, screaming, “Free Karmelo” and chanting, “Racist! Biased! Prejudiced!” as they surrounded her car...

This video from Black Conservative Perspective covers the upcoming trial of Karmelo Anthony, a teenager accused of the first-degree murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas track meet in April 2025. Key Details of the Case: The Incident: Prosecutors allege that Anthony stabbed Metcalf in the chest following a verbal dispute over seating under a tent during a rainy track meet (3:15-3:54). Metcalf reportedly died in his brother's arms (3:46-3:51). Legal Proceedings: Anthony has been indicted for first-degree murder (13:53-13:56). His defense team intends to argue self-defense (4:04, 18:16), while the prosecution argues it was an intentional killing...

Father of 22-year-old Logan Federico screaming at Democrats in Congress after his daughter was dragged from bed, forced on her knees, and executed... ...by a man arrested 39 TIMES with 25 FELONIES... May be the most powerful and heartbreaking video I've ever watched. Everyone who let this demon walk freely, should be in prison.

A federal court has blocked Alabama from using its new congressional map, ordering the state to use a court-imposed map with 2 majority-black seats for the 2026 elections. The three-judge panel finds that Plaintiffs are likely to succeed on their Section 2 claims even after Callais. It also finds that Alabama intentionally discriminated against black voters in violation of the 14th Amendment. The Court finds that Purcell does not bar relief because the court-imposed map is the operational status quo.

Linebacker Abdul Carter was among New York Giants players Saturday who shut down speculation that quarterback Jaxson Dart's political views were causing division in the locker room. Dart, the Giants' second-year starter, introduced President Donald Trump at a pep rally Friday at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York. They were at an event for New York Rep. Mike Lawler about 35 miles northwest of New York City. "Look, Big Blue Nation, it's a pleasure to be here. I've got to start this off with a 'Go Big Blue.' I'd love if you all would follow with me," Dart said...

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is receiving plenty of backlash after introducing President Donald Trump at a recent political rally. “Big Blue nation, it’s a pleasure to be here,” Dart, 23, told a crowd in Suffern, New York, on Friday, May 22, during a campaign-like rally for Republican congressman Mike Lawler, who is up for reelection in a tough swing district. “What an honor, what a privilege it is to be here, and without further ado, I’m grateful, I’m honored, I’m pleasured to introduce the 45th and 47th president of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump.”...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A man convicted for his role in a horrific rape and fatal stomping at a Decatur park decades ago could soon be released from prison. What we know: The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Parole is reviewing the case of Lapas Favors to determine whether to grant him parole. Favors is currently serving a life sentence for murder, kidnapping and armed robbery. The charges stem from a violent 1981 assault at Glenn Lake Park in Decatur. Two working mothers, Jean Buice and Bettye Ann Miles, had just finished eating lunch and returned to their car...

Officials said the suspect approached a security checkpoint carrying a bag before producing a firearm and opening fire on officers stationed in the area. US authorities have identified the individual involved in the shooting outside the White House on Saturday as 21-year-old Nasire Best, according a a report by NBC News quoting law enforcement sources. The report added that Best had a history with law enforcement and was battling "mental health" issues. According to the authorities, the gunman opened fire on United States Secret Service officers near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by agents. The...

New York Giants star quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump before his speech in Suffern, New York, on Friday, and teammate Abdul Carter took issue with it. Dart, 23, set the stage for Trump’s speech with a chant before welcoming the president onto the stage. "Big Blue Nation, it’s a pleasure to be here. I got to start this off with a ‘Go Big Blue,’" Dart said, then led the chant for a few moments before proceeding to introduce Trump. "What an honor, what a privilege it is to be here, and without further ado, I’m grateful, I’m honored,...

The criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man the Trump administration deported to El Salvador last year despite a judge’s order barring his removal to the country – have been dismissed by a federal judge in Tennessee, who cited a “tainted investigation” by now-acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. When he was transported back to the US last year, Abrego Garcia was immediately charged with two counts over allegedly transporting unlawful migrants in 2022. His attorneys fought the charges, saying they should be dismissed because they were selective and vindictive because of the administration’s public missteps in deporting Abrego...

A former Miami-based DOJ attorney was indicted for stealing a copy of Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified documents investigation. Carmen Lineberger, the former Managing Assistant US Attorney, in Fort Pierce, Florida, was indicted on two counts of theft of government money or property, valued less than $1,000; destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in federal investigations; and concealment, removal, or mutilation of public records. Federal prosecutors alleged that Lineberger, 62, stole a copy of Jack Smith's report, which was previously ordered by Judge Aileen Cannon to be kept secret, and sent it to her personal email account. The indictment...

A murder suspect was hospitalized and a man was arrested after a fight at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse on Thursday, officials said. The fight happened ahead of a court hearing for Marion McKnight, who is accused of killing 16-year-old Jamariyae Dixon in May 2025, according to the nonprofit Mothers Advocating for Real Change and Unwavering Support (M.A.R.C.U.S.). A spokesperson for the nonprofit said McKnight had repeatedly taunted Dixon's family after being released on bond for the charge. He was appearing in court for a bond revocation hearing after violating his pre-trial release conditions. They said Thursday's incident took place between...