Activities

Capitol Riot Participant Convicted for Murder Plot Against FBI Agents Probing His Jan. 6 Activities

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Maryville, Tenn. – A Tennessee resident implicated in the violent breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, was found guilty on Wednesday of plotting to murder FBI agents tasked with investigating his role in the unrest. Edward Kelley, 35, could face life in prison, with his sentencing scheduled for May 7. Edward Kelley’s radical intentions surfaced following his participation in the January 6 attack, where demonstrators opposed to the 2020 election results stormed the Capitol in an attempt to obstruct the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential victory. This incident has been a focal … Read more

Quartet Apprehended for Illegal Firearms and Export Activities

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Four Louisville men face charges after federal authorities accused them of illegally exporting firearms out of the United States. These charges bring into sharp focus the ongoing issues surrounding illegal firearms trafficking and its implications for both national and international security. The individuals, whose names have not yet been disclosed, were arrested following a meticulous investigation by U.S. authorities who tracked the illegal movement of firearms to different countries. The operation unveiling their activities highlighted a significant breach in weapons control regulations meant to prevent arms from falling into the wrong hands. … Read more

Former Judge Barbara Jones Takes on Oversight Role in Monitoring Trump’s Business Activities

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New York — Former federal judge Barbara Jones, who has built a respected post-bench career overseeing various high-profile legal cases, is once again in the spotlight. This time, she’s tasked with monitoring the business activities of former President Donald Trump as part of ongoing legal proceedings concerning his company’s financial dealings. Jones, with a commendable judicial tenure that spans many significant rulings, retired from the bench to serve as an independent arbiter in cases requiring meticulous oversight. Her previous assignments include mediating disputes and reviewing documents in cases with national implications, such as those involving … Read more

Ukraine Passes Law to Halt Activities of Russian Orthodox Church-Linked Religious Bodies

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Kyiv, Ukraine — In a significant legislative move, Ukraine’s parliament has approved a contentious law that directly impacts religious organizations affiliated with Russia. The Verkhovna Rada passed Law No. 8371 with a robust majority of 265 votes, signaling a bold step toward severing ecclesiastical ties with Moscow amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. This new legislation, pending approval from President Volodymyr Zelensky, specifically targets the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) and its affiliated institutions in Ukraine, aiming to terminate their activities within the country. The decision garnered support from a broad political spectrum, with votes from both President … Read more