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First Grade Teacher Sexually Assaulted Six Girls In Classroom, Investigators Allege
Martin Reyes Jr., a 29-year-old teacher at Sunrise Elementary School, faces 10 counts of lewd acts upon a child under the age of 14, Gascón said in a press release.
According to investigators, Reyes abused six female students. The alleged assaults would take place in his classroom during recess.
The alleged abuse was reported on May 22.
It is unknown whether Reyes is still employed by Sunrise Elementary School, per the outlet.
Reyes was arrested Monday by detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Juvenile Division, according to ABC 7. He has reportedly been behind bars at Men’s Central Jail ever since his arrest. His bail is reportedly set at $1 million.
Jury Rules Synagogue Mass Shooter Is Eligible For Death Penalty
Bowers was found guilty in June of 63 charges, including “eleven counts of obstruction of free exercise of religious beliefs resulting in death” after failing to negotiate a plea deal with prosecutors to take the death penalty off the table.
The defense had been arguing over the past two weeks that Bowers was not competent to be given the highest sentence but the jury disagreed, according to CNN.
The jury deliberated for roughly two hours before handing down the verdict Thursday after nearly two weeks of testimony and arguments from the defense, prosecution and 20 witnesses, according to CNN.
Bowers killed 11 during his attack with a semi-automatic rifle on Oct. 27, 2018, and injured six others. After his arrest, Bowers told police that he had purposely targeted Jewish people, leading the DOJ to eventually elevate the charges to a hate crime.
Serial rape suspect Matthew Nilo was ordered to pay additional $50K in bail to remain out of jail
Matthew Nilo, 35, of New Jersey, was ordered to pay the additional $50,000 for the new charges stemming from five alleged attacks on four women in the North End between 2007 and 2008. The accused serial rapist already posted $500,000 cash bail at his previous arraignment
The disgraced lawyer will remain free on bail and is allowed to return home to New Jersey, but will still have to wear a GPS tracker, according to ABC News. His passport has been revoked.
After pleading not guilty, Nilo was briefly handcuffed and held in custody before posting his new bail.
His fiancée, Laura Griffin, stood by him in court on Thursday, wearing a stoic black outfit as she sat beside her well-dressed fiance.
Court Rules Pro-Life Pharmacist Can Challenge Biden Mandate Forcing Pharmacists to Dispense Abortion Pills
In March, Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys added their client, Mayo Pharmacy—an independent pharmacy in Bismarck, North Dakota, run by Catholic pharmacist Kevin Martian, PharmD—to a lawsuit the state of Texas filed challenging the Biden administration’s attempt to require pharmacies that receive federal funding to dispense abortion-inducing drugs.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Midland-Odessa Division wrote in its decision in State of Texas and Mayo Pharmacy v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that, “Be it HHS, the SEC, or some other agency, what is most troubling is the trending technique federal agencies are using as standard strategy in implementing the executive branch’s policy goals in contravention of the rule of law. This technique, as explained above, is laundering, or smurfing, an executive policy goal into ‘unreviewable’ and ‘unchallengeable’ pieces while reinforcing the whole with an implicit enforcement threat.”
Trump won’t be at Iowa Republican presidential forum, but his stance on Ukraine will be on host Tucker Carlson’s mind
BlazeTV will broadcast the 2023 FAMiLY Leadership Summit: Principle over Politics in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 14, beginning at 10 a.m. ET.
The event, hosted by Tucker Carlson, will present GOP primary contenders with an opportunity to further distinguish themselves before a massive audience and make a case for why they are best equipped to helm the nation.
The candidates also run the risk of having Carlson expose whatever potentially unpopular views they might hold, which mainstream outfits might otherwise have glossed over if given the chance.
Although former President Donald Trump, far and away the leader in the Republican primary race, will be noticeably absent, some of his defining views are sure to make their way to the stage for debate — particularly his stance on Ukraine, which has captivated Carlson.
‘A big question’
In his first interview since leaving Fox, Carlson recently told the titular host of the “Stay Free Russell Brand” podcast that Trump will likely go down in history as one of the most consequential figures in a century, particularly on account of how he realigned the Republican Party “against the wishes of Republican leaders.”
This red line appears also to divide Republicans.
According to a June Gallup poll, 49% of Republican respondents indicated that they wanted the conflict resolved in short order, even if Russia keeps some territory. 47% said they supported a prolonged conflict if it means Ukraine possibly reclaiming territory.
In light of Carlson’s sense that Russia’s war on Ukraine “is reshaping the world,” his past interest in Republicans’ stances on the “big question,” and the recent debates about NATO membership for Ukraine, the 2023 FAMiLY Leadership Summit host is likely to raise the matter in his return to television this week when speaking “one-on-one” with the candidates.
‘Sound Of Freedom’ To Play For President Trump And Evangelicals In Bedminster
World News:
Russia Targets Kyiv, Other Ukrainian Cities With Deadly Drone Strikes For Third Day In A Row
The Ukrainian military has received cluster munitions pledged by the United States to boost its counteroffensive against the Russian invasion, a senior army official said on July 13 after Russia launched drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions for a third day in a row.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said one man was killed and four others were wounded in the strikes on the Ukrainian capital overnight.
The news came as Germany said that additional military aid, including Leopard 2 battle tanks with ammunition and Gepard self-propelled antiaircraft guns, was on its way to Ukraine. A government statement said Germany’s “security capacity building initiative” now amounts to 5.4 billion euros in 2023.
India approves purchase of 26 Rafale jets, 3 Scorpene submarines from France
Indian defence ministry on Thursday (July 13) approved plans to purchase 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines for the Indian Navy from France. The formal announcement for the deals will most likely be made during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to France.
News agencies reported that the proposals were approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting attended by Defence Minister Rajanth Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, the three services chiefs and senior officials.
The Indian Navy will get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft.
The Indian prime minister has embarked upon a crucial visit to France and he will be the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade on July 14.
Amber Gibson: Girl allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered by brother ‘had injuries consistent with being strangled’
Gibson is further accused of attempting to defeat the ends of justice by disposing of bloodstained clothes, and calling the children’s home where his sister was staying and pretending she was still alive.
He also faces a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice by telling police he had argued with his sister on the evening of 26 November before going to someone’s home.
A second man, Stephen Corrigan, 44, is also on trial.
He is accused of discovering Amber’s body between 26 and 28 November, but instead of alerting police, he is alleged to have inappropriately touched her and concealed her body.
Italy and Poland: The EU Should Seal its Borders
Italy and Poland are advocating for the EU to seal its borders and halt the spread of migrants across Europe through forced quotas.
While Italy’s Meloni abstained from the vote on migration quotas, she emphasizes the need to focus on preventing illegal immigration and promoting cooperation with African nations to combat human trafficking.
IDF Thwarts Attack at Lebanese Border
ILTV is joined by Yoni Ben Menachem to discuss recent tensions on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon.
Hezbollah chief: ‘If Israel acts against us, we won’t sit in silence’
Hassan Nasrallah says the Israelis ‘think they’re waging a psychological war on us, but in reality, it’s being imposed on them’
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Wednesday marked 17 years since the Second Lebanon War between his terror group and the IDF, saying in a speech that if Israel were to act in a military confrontation, “we won’t sit in silence.”
Fears of escalation between Hezbollah and the IDF – reminiscent of the 34-day conflict in 2006 which was considered to be the first round of the Iran-Israel proxy war – have increased over the recent months.
Israel’s DM Gallant discusses regional security with Azerbaijani president
The Israeli defense minister met with Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev, and other senior defense officials, to ‘cooperate in the face of common challenges.
‘ Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday met with the Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev and counterpart Zakir Hasanov in Baku to discuss regional and global developments.
Lavrov: No Choice But To Treat F-16s In Ukraine As Nuclear Threat
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan reaffirmed while at the NATO summit in Vilnius that there “will be the transfer of F-16s [to Ukraine], likely from European countries that have excess F-16 supplies”.
Russian Foreign Minister hit back at the confirmation that advanced Western fighter jets will soon make their way to Ukraine, after the allies complete the first wave of training for Ukrainian pilots, which could take considerable time.
“Moscow can’t ignore the nuclear capability of US-designed F-16 fighter jets that may be supplied to Ukraine by its Western backers,” Lavrov said, per Russian media. He went so far as to say that it will be seen as a threat from the West “in the nuclear domain.”
Politics:
Rishi Sunak announces increase in UK visa fees, health surcharge
As a second measure to cover the higher wage bill, government departments will be asked to reprioritize their spending. This does not entail job cuts or reductions in services but rather a shift in focus towards different priorities, Sunk said.
The Conservative party government led by Rishi Sunak has faced significant pressure and disputes over public sector pay, resulting in strikes across schools and hospitals.
Junior doctors in England, for instance, initiated a five-day strike on Thursday after their demand for a 35 percent pay increase was rejected.
Jonathan Turley: Wray treated public like ‘chumps’
Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley reacts to House Republicans on the Judiciary Committee pressing FBI Director Christopher Wray
Fmr. President Donald Trump speaking at the Israel Heritage Foundation Gala event in NJ
Commentary:
Sacrificing the Poor to NOT Save the Planet | Robert Bryce | EP 375
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Robert Bryce discuss the topics from his latest book, “A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations,” the current audacity of the zero-emissions agenda, its effects on the developing world, the feasibility of coal and nuclear power, the catastrophic problems related to wind and solar power, and the positive vision for the future we can all share, should our institutions finally drop the doomsday narrative.
Ingraham: This is certifiably insane
Fox News host Laura Ingraham shares what the Left’s green future could look like on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’
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