Naval

"Chesterton Man Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Threat to Naval Academy Linked to Political Assassination"

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CHESTERTON, Ind. — A defense attorney revealed in court on Monday that federal prosecutors are accusing a local man of making a threatening statement regarding the U.S. Naval Academy, linking the incident to the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Jackson Fleming, 22, faces a charge of transmitting a threat through interstate communication, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to five years in federal prison. His upcoming hearing on Thursday is expected to finalize the terms of his potential … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Naval Academy’s Use of Race in Admissions Process

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In a landmark decision, a federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, may continue to consider race as one of several factors in its admissions process. This decision reaffirms the Academy’s stance on maintaining a diverse student body, an initiative which officials claim enhances the educational experience and prepares future leaders for the diverse environments they will command. The judge stated that the use of race in admissions decisions at the Naval Academy is in alignment with Supreme Court precedents, which have historically permitted race-conscious admissions policies, provided they are … Read more