David DePape, the man convicted of attacking Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in their San Francisco home, is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The state court judge handed down the life sentence following DePape's aggravated kidnapping conviction, which stemmed from his violent assault on Paul Pelosi in October 2022. DePape, who broke into the Pelosi residence while seeking the then-House Speaker, carried out the attack after failing to locate Nancy Pelosi. Instead, he confronted her husband, striking him with a hammer in an incident that left Paul Pelosi with. . .
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Top Aides Continue to Resign as Federal Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Grows
Another top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams has resigned amid the deepening federal corruption investigation targeting the mayor’s administration. First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright announced her resignation this morning, marking the seventh senior official to step down in recent weeks. Wright, whose home was raided by federal agents last month as part of the investigation, is the latest to exit as Adams faces mounting legal challenges, including federal corruption charges.
Wright’s departure comes just days after the resignation and subsequent charging of Mohamed Bahi, who. . .
Alaska Man Charged with Threatening to Kill Six Supreme Court Justices in Online Rants
A 76-year-old Alaska man has been charged with threatening to kill six U.S. Supreme Court justices after sending over 465 violent messages through an online portal. The Justice Department announced the man’s arrest on Wednesday, detailing that the messages, which were sent over several months, contained graphic and violent rhetoric aimed at the nation's highest court.
According to officials, the man, whose identity has not been publicly released, targeted the justices with threats of physical harm, referencing specific plans to kill them. The alarming content. . .
Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz Cited After Gun Found in Carry-On at Dulles Airport
Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz is facing a significant fine after an unloaded pistol was discovered in her carry-on luggage at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The incident occurred on Friday when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents found the firearm during a routine security screening.
According to a statement from Spartz's spokesperson, the congresswoman inadvertently left the handgun in the pocket of her suitcase. The spokesperson emphasized that the firearm was unloaded and that Spartz had no intention of violating security protocols. Following the discovery, Spartz was issued a. . .