Day: August 16, 2024

Former NYPD cop-turned-GOP candidate slams ‘ludicrous’ claims after $120K wrongful arrest settlements surface

8:29 pm August 16, 2024

A retired inspector in the New York Police Department running as a Republican for a key Hudson Valley congressional district dismissed characterizations of her service after controversy erupted Thursday over her conduct on the force. Alison Esposito, through her campaign, pushed back after documents surfaced regarding her involvement in two controversial arrests. One incident included […]

Trump assassination attempt victim Corey Comperatore’s family vows to get justice: ‘Blood is on their hands’

8:22 pm August 16, 2024

Former President Trump assassination attempt victim Corey Comperatore’s wife and daughters sat down for their first formal interview since Comperatore was fatally shot at the former president’s Butler, Pennsylvania, rally on July 13. Comperatore, a 50-year-old retired volunteer fire chief, was the only victim of the assassination attempt against the former president to die of […]

State funds to Dolton cut as embattled ‘supermayor’ Tiffany Henyard tries to reinstate indicted police chief

8:03 pm August 16, 2024

The Illinois State Comptroller Office has stopped some funds being allocated to the Village of Dolton over its alleged failure to submit financial records, the latest twist in an ongoing saga where controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard has been accused of misdeeds, excessive spending and allegations of corruption. The move comes amid reports that the self-described “supermayor” […]

Concerns around Tim Walz’ 1995 DUI arrest are bigger than ‘stolen valor’ allegations, CNN host says

7:40 pm August 16, 2024

CNN host Michael Smerconish said that concerns around the 1995 DUI arrest of Vice President Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, are a major issue that the campaign has to confront. “The DUI story is indefensible,” he said, later asking if Walz was properly vetted by the Harris campaign. Walz has sought to downplay his arrest […]

Paul Whelan’s lawyer says it was ‘painful’ for Paul to ‘see others released before him’

7:11 pm August 16, 2024

The lawyer for Paul Whelan, the former U.S. Marine who recently returned to American soil after being freed in a massive prisoner swap with Russia, says it was “painful for Paul to see others released before him.” Attorney Ryan Fayhee made the comment to ABC News as Whelan reportedly is set to return to his […]