Federal Judge Blocks Jan. 6 Rioter From Attending Trump Inauguration Despite Former Rep. Chris Stewart’s Invitation

SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge has recently ruled against a motion by Russell Taylor, a convict of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, who sought permission to attend the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump. The request was notably supported by former Utah Representative Chris Stewart, who praised Taylor’s character and contributions to society in his appeal to the court. Taylor, who is currently serving a probation period following his guilty plea of obstructing an official proceeding, is restricted from traveling without court approval. Despite endorsements of his character and his past as a … Read more

Supreme Court Bench Members Decline Invitation to Ram Temple Consecration, Justice Bhushan to Attend

AYODHYA, India: The Supreme Court bench headed by then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi settled the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in November 2019. The verdict allowed for the construction of the Ram Temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya. However, only one out of the five justices who presided over the case will attend the temple deity’s consecration ceremony. Former Chief Justice Gogoi, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, and Justice S Abdul Nazeer will not be present at the “pran pratishtha” ceremony held at the sprawling temple. Each justice has their own … Read more