Israeli Lawyer Defies Violent Opposition and Returns to UC Berkeley to Deliver Speech on Freedom of Speech and Discourse

BERKELEY, Calif. — An Israeli lawyer whose speech was disrupted by a violent mob at the University of California Berkeley is scheduled to return to campus this evening. Lawyer Ran Bar-Yoshafat, a veteran of the Israeli Defense Force, will deliver a revised speech at the event, sponsored by Tikvah Students for Israel and other pro-Israel groups, according to reports. Bar-Yoshafat’s new remarks will address the protest that led to the cancellation of his original speech. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shouted Bar-Yoshafat down, causing campus police to escort attendees out the back door of the auditorium. Bar-Yoshafat expressed … Read more

Donald Trump Defiantly Breaks Rules to Deliver Closing Statement in $370 Million Civil Fraud Trial

New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump made a surprise statement during his civil fraud trial, defying the judge’s rules in order to deliver a brief closing statement. The trial, which has spanned 11 weeks, centers around allegations that Trump overstated his assets to obtain more favorable loan terms. If found guilty, Trump could face severe consequences, including the loss of his namesake buildings, businesses, and reputation that once propelled him to professional and political stardom. Judge Arthur Engoron had issued a non-negotiable directive to Trump, stating that he could not make political statements … Read more

Donald Trump Takes Unprecedented Step, Defies Judge to Deliver Impassioned Closing Remarks in Fraud Trial

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump took advantage of an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil fraud trial on Thursday. Trump, who was barred from giving a formal closing argument, delivered a six-minute diatribe before being cut off by the judge. In an unprecedented move for a defendant, Trump insisted on making his own summation despite being asked by the judge to stay focused on matters related to the trial. He protested his innocence and accused someone running for office of persecuting him. During his personal summation, … Read more

Newport News Jury Deliver Verdict for Demari Batten in Retrial for Fatal Menchville High School Shooting

Newport News, Virginia – A jury in Newport News delivered its verdict in the re-trial of Demari Batten, finding him guilty of the deadly shooting of 17-year-old Justice Dunham. The verdict was reached just one day after the re-trial began, and Batten had previously entered a plea of not guilty. The incident took place in the parking lot of Menchville High School following a basketball game. Batten stood accused of taking Dunham’s life in this tragic event. This case had previously gone to trial in October 2022, but the jury at that time was unable … Read more