Insurrection

South Korea’s Ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Indictment for Insurrection Amid Martial Law Uproar

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SEOUL, South Korea — Prosecutors in South Korea have indicted Yoon Suk Yeol, the country’s impeached president, on charges of orchestrating a brief but significant imposition of martial law, as announced by the main opposition party. This unprecedented legal action could potentially lead to severe consequences for Yoon, who attempted to suppress political activities and control the media on Dec. 3. The allegations against the president have sent shockwaves through South Korea, the fourth-largest economy in Asia and a crucial ally of the United States. The decree not only suspended parliamentary operations but also implicated … Read more

Judge Slams Downplaying of Jan. 6 Insurrection and Condemns Effort to Elevate Rioters to ‘Hostages’

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Washington, D.C. – D.C. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth recently condemned the attempt to downplay the January 6, 2021, insurrection during the sentencing of a participant convicted of multiple crimes. Judge Lamberth expressed his outrage at the effort to elevate the rioters to the status of “hostages,” emphasizing that such actions should not be normalized. This is not the first time Judge Lamberth has spoken out against the attempt to rewrite history surrounding the events of that day. In a previous sentencing memo, he called the insurrection a riot and emphasized the lasting trauma it … Read more

Legal Battle: Trump’s Eligibility on Illinois Ballot Challenged Amidst Claims of Involvement in Capitol Insurrection

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CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump and five Illinois voters engaged in a courtroom battle in downtown Chicago on Friday over whether Trump should be removed from the upcoming primary ballot. The case, which began last month when the Illinois State Board of Elections declined to disqualify Trump, may be decided by next week, according to Cook County Circuit Court Judge Tracie Porter. Despite Porter’s hope for a speedy resolution, it is possible that the case may escalate to the Illinois Supreme Court, according to Carolyn Lederer, the attorney arguing … Read more

States Have Authority: Nancy Pelosi Addresses Trump’s Ballot Eligibility Amid Insurrection Claims

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San Francisco, California – Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, commented on Sunday that the question of former President Trump’s eligibility to run for office depends on individual state laws. During an interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC News’ “This Week,” Pelosi discussed her belief that Trump engaged in an insurrection but emphasized that the decision on his eligibility ultimately rests with each state. Pelosi referenced Article 14 Section 3 of the Constitution, which includes the insurrection clause, stating that there is a view that Trump should not be able to run … Read more