Judge Dismisses Jan. 6 Participant Ray Epps’s Legal Case Against Fox News

PHOENIX — A lawsuit filed by Ray Epps, a former Marine and participant in the January 6th U.S. Capitol protest, was dismissed by a federal judge in Arizona this week. Epps had accused Fox News of defamation, alleging that the network falsely painted him as a conspirator in the events of that day, ultimately contributing to threats and harassment against him. Judge Diane Humetewa ruled that while Fox News’ coverage may have been controversial, it did not reach the legal standard for defamation. Epps, who was depicted in various reports as having prior knowledge and … Read more

Jury Delivers Verdict in High-Profile Murder Trial of Ray Vera, Guilty on All Counts

SAN ANGELO, Texas – The jury in the trial of Ray Vera, who was accused of murdering Marine Staff Sgt. Bryce Rudisell, has finally reached a verdict. Along with the murder charge, Vera also faced two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, one against Staff Sgt. Andrew Cauwell and the other against Staff Sgt. Devin Casey. After six days of listening to arguments from both the prosecution and defense, the jurors found Vera guilty on all counts. Sentencing for Vera is scheduled to take place on April 10 at 8:15 a.m. The trial … Read more