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10 members of the "10z" street gang in southern Minneapolis have been charged with crimes including illegal firearm possession and drug trafficking as part of a broader crackdown that began with charges against 45 gang members back in 2023.
After harrowing days of pleading with the public for answers, Jocelyn Nungaray’s family is getting closer to finding justice after the 12-year-old was found strangled to death in a north Houston creek. Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 26, and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 21, are both facing capital murder charges in connection to the murder of Jocelyn on June 17.
SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2024/04/yale-police-storm-campus-with-riot-gear-arrest-students-at-pro-hamas-protest-encampment; republished below in full, unedited, for informational, educational, & research purposes:
No one is harassing, threatening or intimidating Muslim students; nor should they. But the university administration has to add “Muslim” in so as to try to avoid charges of “Islamophobia.”
“Police storm Yale University’s campus with riot gear and arrest students as hundreds stage anti-Israel protest,” by Emily Crane, New York Post, April 22, 2024:
Police clad in riot gear swarmed Yale University’s Connecticut campus early Monday and began arresting students who had been staging an anti-Israel protest encampment there for several days.
Footage posted online showed cops arriving at the Ivy League school and blocking off entrances to a plaza on the New Haven campus, where roughly 200 protesters had been gathered….
As police descended on the campus, a group of defiant students had locked arms around a flagpole and were singing “We shall not be moved” — as officers could be seen checking the dozens of tents erected in the plaza, according to a video posted on X.
While the arrests were underway, others could be heard taunting the Yale Police Department [sic] (YPD), “YPD or KKK, IDF they’re all the same” and chanting, “Arab blood is not cheap, for the martyrs we will speak.”…
“Yale does not tolerate actions, including remarks, that threaten, harass, or intimidate members of the university’s Jewish, Muslim, and other communities….
OAN’s James Meyers
8:23 AM – Monday, April 22, 2024
Police clashed with students at Yale University’s Connecticut campus on Monday morning and began arresting students who had been staging an anti-Israel protest for several days.
Video footage posted online showed police arriving and blocking off entrances to a plaza on the New Haven campus, where an estimated 200 protesters had been gathered.
Cops told students that they would be arrested if they continued to protest and not leave, according to the Yale Daily News.
Meanwhile, dozens of protesters were handcuffed for trespassing and taken away on Yale University shuttle buses.
During the arrests, protesters could be heard yelling at the Yale Police Department (YPD), “YPD or KKK, IDF they’re all the same!” and chanting, “Arab blood is not cheap, for the martyrs we will speak!”
Authorities cleared the plaza and encampment of student protesters at around 8 a.m.
The latest campus clear-out comes after protests at Yale turned violent over the weekend when a Jewish student was stabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag on Saturday night.
Sahar Tartak, editor-in-chief of the Yale Free Press, was covering the protest when she was suddenly swarmed by protesters.
“There’s hundreds of people taunting me and waving the middle finger at me, and then this person waves a Palestinian flag in my face and jabs it in my eye,” Tartak told the New York Post.
“When I tried to yell and go after him, the protesters got in a line and stopped me.”
After the brutal incident, Yale president Peter Salovey responded by sending all students an email on Sunday night, saying that the university “will pursue disciplinary actions according to its policies” amid the ongoing demonstrations.
“Many of the students participating in the protests, including those conducting counterprotests, have done so peacefully. However, I am aware of reports of egregious behavior, such as intimidation and harassment, pushing those in crowds, removal of the plaza flag, and other harmful acts,” he wrote.
“Yale does not tolerate actions, including remarks, that threaten, harass, or intimidate members of the university’s Jewish, Muslim, and other communities."
“The Yale Police Department is investigating each report, and we will take action when appropriate, including making referrals for student discipline.”
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SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2024/03/media-blackout-67-prominent-muslims-in-minnesota-arrested-in-biggest-u-s-pandemic-era-fraud-scheme; republished below in full, unedited, for informational, educational, & research purposes:
Scores of prominent Islamic migrant figures, most with deep ties to the Democratic Party and including donors to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s reelection campaign, alongside a celebrated left-wing journalist, business owners, and government workers, stand accused of wire fraud, money laundering, bribery, and conspiracy to commit those crimes. They allegedly funneled millions of federal dollars, earmarked for feeding underprivileged children, into personal luxuries, ranging from lavish homes and high-end cars to even a beach resort in Kenya.
The Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, uncovered by federal authorities, represents one of the most egregious examples of pandemic-era fraud, with over $250 million stolen from programs designed to feed needy children in Minnesota. The scheme involved a network of almost exclusively Islamic immigrant defendants who exploited the Federal Child Nutrition Program. This program was intended to provide nutritious food to underserved children, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when regular school meals were disrupted.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office recently announced the indictment of ten additional individuals, bringing the total number of defendants to 70. These latest indictments involve charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, and bribery, highlighting the complex web of deceit spun by the accused to misappropriate federal funds. About half of the individuals charged in the Feeding Our Future fraud case have also received tens of millions of dollars in state contracts for services like child care and assistance to seniors and people with disabilities. It has been noted that among the 70 defendants, many attempted to flee their home countries, which are predominantly Islamic-controlled, as authorities closed in on them.
Among the newly indicted is Ikram Mohamed, a 41-year-old consultant for Feeding Our Future, who played a pivotal role in the operation. Mohamed is accused of using her consultancy, IM Consultation LLC, to launder kickbacks and fraud proceeds under the guise of operating several food sites enrolled under the Federal Child Nutrition Program. She is charged with multiple counts, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
Mohamed’s family members were deeply involved in the scam. Her husband, Shakur Abdinur Abdisalam, falsely claimed to have served over one million meals through his company, Inspiring Youth & Out Reach LLC (“Inspiring Youth”), defrauding over $1.5 million. Similarly, Mohamed’s sister, Aisha Hassan Hussein, and her mother, Fadumo Mohamed Yusuf, operated sites that collectively claimed to serve nearly 2 million meals, obtaining millions in fraudulent funds.
Suleman Yusuf Mohamed and Gandi Yusuf Mohamed, brothers of Ikram Mohamed, along with other defendants such as Sahra Sharif Osman, Said Ereg, Najmo Ahmed, and Hoda Ali Abdi, were also implicated in the scheme. Each played a role in creating entities or running operations that submitted false claims for meal services that were either inflated or never provided, funneling millions of dollars for personal gain.
The federal Child and Adult Care Program and the Summer Food Service Program, together allocating $4 billion annually to feed people across the country, became conduits for this extensive embezzlement. Feeding Our Future, as a recipient of hundreds of millions of dollars from these federal programs between 2019 and 2021, channeled funds to numerous nonprofits primarily run by immigrants across Minnesota. However, these funds were allegedly diverted for personal enrichment rather than fulfilling their intended purpose of providing meals to underserved children.
Federal prosecutors assert that sponsor organizations like Feeding Our Future distributed them to food vendors and sites upon receiving funds through the Minnesota Department of Education. These entities were entrusted with providing ready-to-eat meals to local children. Instead, it’s alleged that most funds were squandered on lavish personal expenses such as luxury homes and flashy cars.
According to Minnesota Department of Education records, Feeding Our Future was legally allowed to keep up to 15 percent of the funds it received as administrative fees. However, the indictment alleges that the organization and its contractors went far beyond this, using fraudulent means to siphon off millions of dollars.
The detailed accounts of fraudulent activities, from creating sham companies to submitting falsified meal counts and attendance rosters, paint a picture of a calculated exploitation of a federal program designed to provide crucial nutrition to underserved children during the Covid crisis. The defendants’ actions, driven by greed, not only misappropriated vast sums but also undermined the integrity of a critical support system.
The individuals charged in the indictments span a wide range of backgrounds, from Islamic restaurant owners to Islamic nonprofit executives. Their alleged involvement in this elaborate scheme underscores the breadth and complexity of the fraud perpetrated against programs intended to support vulnerable communities.
51. Mohamed Ali Hussein, Faribault, president and owner of Somali American Faribault Education (SAFE), a nonprofit organization that operated a food site under Feeding Our Future. He pleaded guilty in June 2023 to stealing more than $5 million in federal funds that were supposed to feed underprivileged children.
52. Lul Bashir Ali, Faribault, owner of Lido Restaurant, a food site and meal vendor that purported to provide and serve meals at the Somali American Faribault Education site. She pleaded guilty in June 2023 to stealing more than $5 million in federal funds that were supposed to feed underprivileged children.
53. Mulata Ali, 38, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting in the theft of public money. Mulata operated Franklyn Transportation LLC, which federal authorities allege fraudsters used as a shell company to launder more than $2 million of stolen federal money. Federal district Judge Nancy Brasel told Mulata that his admission of guilt could impact his immigration status. Mulata is a permanent resident and not a U.S. citizen.
54. Kawsar Jama, Eagan, 41, was the principal of Gedo Community Services and Ahlan Childcare Center, Inc., both of which Jama enrolled in the Federal Child Nutrition Program under the sponsorship of Feeding Our Future and Sponsor A. As alleged, between September 2020 through February 2022, Jama falsely claimed to have served approximately 1.46 million meals to needy children at sites in Pelican Rapids, Burnsville, and Minneapolis. Jama submitted $3.7 million in fraudulent claims for Federal Child Nutrition Program funds, some of which she spent on living expenses, real estate, and vehicles, including a Tesla Model X and an Infiniti QX56 SUV. Jama is charged with five counts of wire fraud and four counts of money laundering.
55. Abdikadir Kadiye, 51, of Minneapolis, was the president of Hobyo Health Care Foundation, which he enrolled in the Federal Child Nutrition Program under the sponsorship of Sponsor A. As alleged, throughout 2021, Kadiye falsely claimed to have served at least 445,000 meals to needy children at his sites in Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Minneapolis. In total, Kadiye submitted more than $1.1 million in fraudulent claims for Federal Child Nutrition Program funds, some of which he spent on vehicles (including a $105,000 2022 BMW sport utility vehicle), airline tickets, real estate, and $20,000 towards the purchase of a laundromat. Kadiye is charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and three counts of wire fraud.
56. Abdulkadir Awale, 50, of Bloomington, was the principal of Karmel Coffee, LLC and Sambusa King, Inc., and the CEO of Nawal Restaurant. All three of Awale’s businesses were enrolled in the Federal Child Nutrition Program under the sponsorship of Feeding Our Future and Sponsor A. As alleged, between April 2020 and January 2022, Awale falsely claimed that through his businesses, he provided food for more than 3.6 million meals to various sites in Minnesota, totaling approximately $11.8 million in fraudulent Federal Child Nutrition Program funds. As part of the scheme, Awale also paid at least $83,000 in kickbacks to a Feeding Our Future employee. Awale used some of the funds to make mortgage payments, cash withdrawals, and purchase vehicles, including a Freightliner Cascadia truck. Awale is charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering, five counts of money laundering, three counts of wire fraud, and four counts of federal programs bribery.
57. Khadra Abdi, 41, of Minneapolis, was the principal of Shafi’I Tutoring & Homework Help Center, which she enrolled in the Federal Child Nutrition Program under the sponsorship of Feeding Our Future. As alleged, between April 2020 through December 2021, Abdi falsely claimed to serve 1.1 million meals to needy children at her site in Hopkins. In total, Abdi submitted more than $3.4 million in fraudulent claims for Federal Child Nutrition Program funds. As part of the scheme, Abdi also paid at least $17,000 in kickbacks to a Feeding Our Future employee. Abdi used some of the funds to make credit card payments, cash withdrawals, and purchase clothing. Abdi is charged with two counts of wire fraud and three counts of federal programs bribery.
58. Ayan Farah Abukar, founder and executive director of Action for East African People, a nonprofit that provides health, housing, and education services to East Africans across Minnesota. The defendant used the nonprofit to enroll multiple food sites. In 2021, Ayan was awarded the “Outstanding Refugee” Entrepreneur award from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Ayan and co-conspirators allegedly used millions of dollars for personal use, including approximately $1.5 million to purchase a 37-acre property in Lakeville, Minnesota, and $100,000 to purchase a Magnus airplane set to be delivered to Nairobi, Kenya.
59. Sade Osman Hashi, 45, of Minneapolis, was the principal of Great Lakes Inc. and Safari Express, entities which he enrolled in the Federal Child Nutrition Program under the sponsorship of Feeding Our Future and Sponsor A. As alleged, between September 2020 through 2022, Hashi falsely claimed to be serving as many as 2,500 meals each day to needy children at his site in the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. In total, Hashi fraudulently received approximately $5.7 million in fraudulent Federal Child Nutrition Program funds. As part of the scheme, Hashi also paid more than $150,000 in kickbacks to a Feeding Our Future employee. Hashi used some of the funds to make cash withdrawals and converted approximately $133,000 to cryptocurrency. Hashi is charged with four counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery, three counts of federal programs bribery, and one count of money laundering.
60. Sharon Ross, executive director of House of Refuge Outreach, a nonprofit organization in St. Paul. “Ross admitted to sending the government inflated meal counts, fake child attendance records, fake invoices, and receiving $2.4 million in federal dollars. She admitted to using the money on vacations to Las Vegas, vacations to Florida, a suite at a Minnesota Timberwolves game, and spending $100,000 of the money to buy a home in Willernie, Minnesota. Ross also admitted giving the money to Hanna Marakegn, her business partner in the scheme, and her family members.”
61. Said Ereg, 45, was the owner and operator of Evergreen Grocery and Deli, a for-profit grocery and deli in south Minneapolis. Ereg’s wife, Najmo Ahmed, 34, worked for Evergreen Grocery and Deli. Evergreen Grocery and Deli was enrolled in the Federal Child Nutrition Program under the sponsorship of Feeding Our Future. As alleged, in April 2020 and April 2021, Evergreen Grocery and Deli fraudulently claimed to have served over 1.4 million meals to children and received more than $4.2 million in payments from Feeding Our Future for purportedly serving meals. Ereg and Ahmed transferred most of the money to fund their own lifestyles, including making purchases from Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and Canada Goose. Ereg and Ahmed also transferred more than $2.5 million to foreign accounts controlled by foreign companies. As part of the scheme, Ereg and Ahmed also paid more than $100,000 in kickbacks to Abdikerm Eidleh, a Feeding Our Future employee. Ereg and Ahmed are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering
62. Najmo Ahemd, 34, wife of Said Ereg, who allegedly participated in the scheme with him.
63. Ikram Yusuf Mohamed, 41, of Minneapolis, worked as a consultant for Feeding Our Future. Ikram Mohamed opened several food sites that were enrolled in the Federal Child Nutrition Program under the sponsorship of Feeding Our Future. To conceal her involvement, she put the sites and entities in the name of family members, including her husband, mother, and siblings. Ikram Mohamed also solicited and received kickbacks from individuals and companies involved in the program. Ikram Mohamed registered IM Consultation LLC with the Minnesota Secretary of State on or about March 10, 2021. She used IM Consultation to receive and launder kickback payments and fraud proceeds. Ikram Mohamed is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery, federal programs bribery, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering.
64. Suleman Yusuf Mohamed, 39, Ikram Mohamed’s brother, was the owner of Star Distribution LLC, which purported to be a food distribution business in Minneapolis. Star Distribution purported to be in the business of providing meals to be served at the Federal Child Nutrition Program site run by Suleman Mohamed’s family members and co-defendants. As alleged, from February 2021 through April 2022, Star Distribution received approximately $10 million in Federal Child Nutrition Program funds, including more than $4.9 million from Feeding Our Future, $1.6 million from United Youth of Mpls, and $1 million from Inspiring Youth & Outreach. As part of the scheme, Suleman Mohamed also paid more than $330,000 in kickbacks to Ikram Mohamed’s IM Consultation. Suleman Mohamed is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery, federal programs bribery, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering.
65. Aisha Hassan Hussein, 71, is the sister of Ikram Mohamed and the principal of United Youth of MPLS LLC. Aisha’s company allegedly received $2.1 million in food aid dollars, and she reportedly paid $166,000 in kickbacks to Ikram in exchange for enrollment with the program.
66. Sahra Sharif Osman, 41, principal of Youth International Club LLC, which allegedly operated two food sites under Feeding Our Future and received more than $1.4 million in federal food-aid dollars. Sahra reportedly paid a $7,500 kickback to Ikram Mohamed in exchange for enrollment in the federal Child Nutrition Program.
67. Shakur Abdinur Abdisalam, 45, husband of Ikram Mohamed and owner of Inspiring Youth and Out Reach LLC. Shakur’s company allegedly received more than $1.5 million in federal food aid dollars, and he reportedly paid a $21,000 kickback to his wife’s consulting company in exchange for enrollment in the Child Nutrition Program.
68. Fadumo Mohamed Yusuf, 57, mother of Ikram Mohamed and owner of Active Mind’s Youth LLC, which allegedly received more than $1 million in federal food-aid dollars. Fadumo reportedly paid $166,000 in kickbacks to her daughter in exchange for enrollment in the Child Nutrition Program.
69. Gandi Yusuf Mohamed, 43, Ikram Mohamed’s brother, was the owner of GAK Properties LLC and GIF Properties LLC, companies used to receive and launder the proceeds of the fraud scheme. Gandi Mohamed also submitted fraudulent meal counts and claims on behalf of his family’s companies. As alleged, between March 2021 and July 2022, Gandi Mohamed fraudulently received and laundered more than $1.1 million in Federal Child Nutrition Program funds. Gandi Mohamed is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering.
The following individual was charged on February 1, 2024:
70. Hoda Ali Abdi, 53, owned Alif Halal LLC (“Alif Halal”), a grocery store located in Burnsville, where she enrolled in the Federal Child Nutrition Program under the sponsorship of Feeding Our Future and Sponsor A. As alleged, Abdi fraudulently claimed to have provided approximately $3 million worth of food for children through other co-conspirator’s sites. Abdi also falsely claimed to have served more than 242,000 meals to children at her Burnsville site and received approximately $243,268 in Federal Child Nutrition Program funds. Abdi is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Attorney General Keith Ellison is pursuing legal action to dissolve nearly two dozen nonprofits allegedly involved in the federal food-aid fraud scandal. These nonprofits are accused of misusing bank records and failing to adhere to state and federal reporting guidelines.
The 23 nonprofits under scrutiny include:
These organizations are alleged to have played a role in the misuse of federal funds meant for feeding underserved children, further exacerbating the severity of the situation and prompting legal action to hold them accountable.
In the shadow of this staggering scandal, one question looms large: Why the deafening silence from the media? With a story of this magnitude involving prominent figures, widespread fraud, and the exploitation of essential aid meant for the most vulnerable, the lack of comprehensive coverage is deeply concerning. Could it be that the narrative doesn’t fit the agenda of most media outlets? Is it possible that the ties of those involved to influential Democrat political circles, alongside the broader political landscape, have contributed to this glaring absence of scrutiny?
As the open borders crisis continues to unfold in America, encouraged and facilitated by some left-wing political factions, one cannot help but wonder: Would the media response be the same if the perpetrators were conservative Americans tied to the Republican Party in a red state? The discrepancy in coverage raises troubling questions about media integrity, bias, and the prioritization of narratives over truth. In a society where the press is supposed to serve as a watchdog, holding power to account, the silence surrounding this scandal is a stark reminder of journalism’s lack of vigilance and impartiality in today’s climate. It underscores the imperative for citizens to demand transparency, accountability, and equal scrutiny regardless of political affiliation. The true measure of a free press lies not in what it reports but in what it chooses to ignore.
This article has been cross-posted with permission from The RAIR Foundation.
OAN’s James Meyers
10:45 AM – Wednesday, February 28, 2024
SEE: https://www.oann.com/newsroom/rep-lauren-boeberts-son-tyler-arrested-faces-22-charges/; republished below in full, unedited, for informational, educational, & research purposes:
GOP Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert’s eldest son was arrested on Tuesday and now faces 22 criminal charges, which includes five felonies, following a string of alleged thefts in the Centennial State.
According to the Rifle Police Department, Tyler Boebert, 18, was handed five felony charges, which includes four for criminal possession of ID documents involving multiple victims, and one conspiracy to commit charge.
The son of the Colorado Republican representative also faces misdemeanor charges of four first-degree criminal trespassing of an automobile with intent to commit a crime, four charges of identity theft, possession with intent to use, and two charges for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Additionally, in 2022, Boebert’s son was given a “careless driving causing bodily injury” ticket after he flipped his father’s SUV into a Garfield County creek bed.
The arrest of Tyler Boebert follows recent news headlines regarding a string of controversies that his mother Lauren has faced in the past year related to her ex-husband, Jayson Boebert.
Lauren Boebert was granted a temporary restraining order against her ex-husband this month after she claimed that he allegedly threatened to harm her and entered the family’s home without permission. However, Jayson claimed that he only entered the home in order to clean it, preparing for the arrival of Boebert’s grandmother. He also claimed that his ex-wife only got the restraining order to “justify” her move to a new congressional district.
The Colorado congresswoman switched to a district that is primarily Republican in December, avoiding another tough re-election bid. She previously won it by a slim margin against her Democrat challenger back in 2022.
On Wednesday morning, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office listed Tyler Boebert as an inmate in the county jail with no bond amount or release date set.
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SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2024/02/islamic-republic-of-iran-arrested-at-least-166-christians-for-their-faith-last-year; republished below in full, unedited, for informational, educational, & research purposes:
The Islamic Republic’s leaders are extremely nervous and aware of how precarious their position is. That’s why they arrest ordinary people who are no threat to them. Their aim is to terrorize their people into submission (cf. Qur’an 8:60).
“At Least 166 Christians Arrested in Iran Last Year for Their Faith,” Iran Wire, February 19, 2024:
Christian rights organizations have documented a significant increase in the number of arrests of Christians in Iran last year, raising concerns about religious freedom in the country.
According to Article 18’s annual report published on January 19, at least 166 Christians were arrested across the country in 2023, compared to 134 the previous year.
Arrests came in waves in 2023, with “just a handful reported prior to June, then over 100 within the next three months, before a further rash of arrests at Christmas,” says the report, which was released in collaboration with Open Doors, CSW and Middle East Concern.
“However, very few of those arrested agreed to publicise their cases, leading to an increasing number of faceless victims.”
“By the end of 2023, at least 17 of the Christians arrested during the summer had received prison sentences of between three months and five years, or non-custodial punishments such as fines, flogging, and in one case the community-service of digging graves,” the report says….
An alleged incident between asylum seekers and the NYPD was caught on camera. City leaders have called for strict penalties for those involved, but a New York court released all but one individual without bail. Was this the right decision?
Former director of NY ICE removals Tom Feely joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the incident and how the state and city's leadership has enabled the crime surge.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
8:28 AM – Sunday, December 10, 2023
Republished below in full unedited for informational, educational, & research purposes.
A woman has been arrested after trying to burn down the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr.
On Thursday, 26-year-old Laneisha Shantrice Henderson was arrested after two bypassers saw her pouring gasoline on the property in Atlanta, Georgia.
Henderson was charged with interfering with government property and second-degree arson.
Authorities stated that after being released from Grady Detention for a psychological assessment, she will be moved to Fulton County Jail.
The visitors informed the officers that they were from Utah on a work trip and that they wished to see the historical site, which is off-limits to the general public.
An incident report stated that they saw Henderson outside dousing bushes in liquid but at first took it indifferently.
Henderson did not respond when the visitors asked if she was taking care of the plants. After asking her a few more questions, they discovered that she was carrying a gasoline container.
“When they realized what was going on, they started to plead with Ms. Henderson to stop, but she was ignoring them,” the incident report stated. “It also seemed as if she started to rush and pour the gasoline out faster on and around the historical house.”
One witness told the press that he stood at the bottom of the stairs outside the home and told Henderson to stop “and blocked her for about a minute, kept blocking her from going up the stairs.”
Henderson was held down by bystanders until police arrived. According to the incident report, witnesses claimed she attempted to light the lighter she was holding while she was being held.
Police Chief Darin Schierbaum told the press that their quick action “saved the jewel of [their] city.”
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center released a statement on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, thanking the witnesses that stopped Henderson.
“Tonight, an unfortunate incident occurred at the birth home of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr., as an individual attempted to set fire to the historic property. Fortunately, the attempt was unsuccessful, thanks to the brave good samaritans and the quick response of law enforcement,” the center said.
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10.22.23 | By Usman & Adam | BAY RIDGE, Brooklyn- At least 25 people were arrested tonight on Fifth Ave and 67th St as Pro Palestine demonstrators wanted to continue to march on Fifth Ave. Police prevented the protests from continuing as the permit for protest expired. Protesters claim that Police started to fight with protesters and pulled a woman’s Hijab or Headscarf off during the fight. All of the arrested protesters are said to be on their way to One Police Plaza. Protests began Peacefully at 2 pm after which a Muslim Prayer Service was held first then the thousands of protesters marched through Bay Ridge the heart of the Arab-American community in NYC. However some younger protesters throughout the afternoon and evening began to tag light posts and cars with pro-Palestine stickers, and also began to climb stop lights with one group climbing an MTA Bus caught in the protests. Police presence was heavy throughout the day. Organizers want to highlight the ongoing plight of Palestinians living in Gaza and want to implement a ceasefire to the two week conflict between Hamas and Israel.
A live stream of a Pro-Palestinian protest on the Brooklyn Bridge. The protest started at the Brooklyn Museum in Crown Heights, crossed the Brooklyn Bridge, and ended in Union Square.
The significance of the protest site was not lost on New York’s Hasidic Jewish community. The marchers wound their way through Crown Heights, home to thousands of Hasidic Jews. Orthodox Rabbi Motti Seligson, 41, of Crown Heights noted that the march was scheduled at the same time as an annual gathering where more than 1,000 Hasidic college students from around the world come to Crown Heights.
Related: Guess Where Some Hamas Big-Wigs Were Found Living
“We’re seeing forces of evil that are promoting murder genocide of Israelis and civilians in Gaza because of the support for the terrorist elements that are in their midst,” he said.
The pro-Hamas rally proved to be fun for all ages.
Earlier, Marie Edward, 67, of Sunset Park, held a sign reading “Zionism is terrorism” while watching others march along Eastern Parkway.
She accused Israelis of being the real “killers” and defended Hamas’ heinous Oct. 7 massacre.
“It’s not a question of ‘justified.’ If you are occupied, you fight back and do what they did…they will fight back,” she said.
One of the protesters was just 15 years old and bore a sign reading, “F–k Israel all my homies hate Israel” — a mockery of the Middle Eastern country made in the format of an internet meme.
“They do it too, only worse” is hardly a compelling argument.
Some ralliers were blatantly heard screaming, “Long Live Hamas as they paraded past the corner of 4th Avenue and East 13th Street.
The massive protest culminated at Union Square, with hundreds flooding lower Manhattan Park..
A makeshift basketball hoop was erected on the pavement out of Banksy’s iconic poster of a young girl releasing a heart balloon and multiple alternate side parking signs.
The amateur display read: “F–K ISRAEL. That’s what New Yorkers are saying”
If you peruse other news headlines on the rally, you’ll see that most news outlets identify the protest as a march for a “ceasefire in Gaza.” Looking at the signage and listening to the marchers screaming for Jewish blood, that’s a deliberate falsification. The march was for the elimination of the Jewish state and the people who lived in it.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
12:32 PM – Saturday, October 28, 2023
Republished below in full unedited for informational, educational, & research purposes.
At least 200 people have been arrested during a protest in the Grand Central Station in New York City demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Palestine War.
Hundreds of activists, wearing black T-shirts with the slogans “Jews say cease-fire now” and “Not in our name,” were detained by New York Police Department (NYPD) officers and brought out of the train station, their hands zip-tied behind their backs during rush hour on Friday.
#UPDATE: Reports indicate that hundreds of protesters and other activists have been arrested at Grand Central Terminal by the NYPD. With reports of clashes between protesters and the police earlier. pic.twitter.com/ZqVmT4xs7j
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) October 28, 2023
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) October 28, 2023
The NYPD stated that the demonstrators were momentarily detained, issued summonses, and then released and that a more precise number of detentions would be available on Saturday.
Some protesters carried flags as they ascended the stone ledges in front of departure time leaderboards.
After police broke up the sit-in, the remaining demonstrators streamed into the streets outside.
One of the groups involved appears to be a group called “Jewish Voices For Peace,” which posted on X, the social media formerly known as Twitter announcing that they are “taking over.”
HAPPENING NOW AT NYC'S GRAND CENTRAL STATION: THOUSANDS OF JEWS AND ALLIES HOLD AN EMERGENCY SIT-IN, DEMANDING A CEASEFIRE IN GAZA. WE'RE TAKING OVER THE GRAND CONCOURSE. WE'RE REFUSING TO ALLOW A GENOCIDE BE CARRIED OUT IN OUR NAMES. CEASEFIRE NOW! NEVER AGAIN FOR ANYONE!
— Jewish Voice for Peace (@jvplive) October 27, 2023
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) said in a statement that it is sad that the organization chose rush hour to organize a protest when New Yorkers were trying to get home, but it is proud of both MTA officers and NYPD officers for their professionalism.
Commuters were advised to use Penn Station as an option by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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OAN’s Abril Elfi
3:20 PM – Friday, October 13, 2023
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The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have arrested two Lebanese nationals at the southern border in Eagle Pass, Texas.
On Thursday, two men who are reportedly in their early to mid-20s were arrested after authorities reportedly considered them “special interest aliens.”
“Special interest aliens” are people from nations classified by the United States government as having conditions that promote or protect terrorism or may constitute a national security concern to the United States.
The apprehensions come amid concerns about security and the possibility of terrorism have risen in the aftermath of Hamas terror strikes against Israel.
Lebanon borders Israel and is home to the militant group Hezbollah, which, like Hamas, is listed as a terrorist organization by the State Department and is reportedly supported by Iran.
Local and federal police enforcement in Washington, D.C., told the press that they are increasing their presence in the nation’s capital as Hamas’ call for a “Day of Rage” on Friday has heightened tensions in American cities.
The efforts come as significant protests are already building in the Middle East, with enormous crowds showing solidarity for Palestinians in Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq.
Last month’s threat assessment from the Department of Homeland Security noted that agents have encountered an increase in the number of people on the watch list and warned that “terrorists and criminal actors may exploit the elevated flow and increasingly complex security environment to enter the United States.”
“Individuals with terrorism connections are interested in using established travel routes and permissive environments to facilitate access to the United States,” the assessment also said.
The arrested suspects are currently undergoing extensive background vetting, by local authorities and the FBI.
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OAN’s Abril Elfi
8:58 AM – Friday, September 29, 2023
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A high school coach and three Disney World workers are among over 200 people arrested in a human trafficking operation in Polk County, Florida.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced that they had arrested 219 people, including a high school coach, three individuals who worked at Disney, and 35 illegal immigrants, during a human trafficking sting named “Traffic Stop 2.”
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd released the results of the operation on Thursday, claiming that 21 of the 119 prostitutes arrested during the operation, which began last week, were likely victims of human trafficking.
Freddy Escalona, 30, and 36-year-old Maria Guzman were arrested and charged with human trafficking and profiting from prostitution.
According to authorities, Escalona provided money to a victim to repair her vehicle, and when she was unable to repay him, he allegedly coerced her into prostitution.
Judd stated that when Escalona took the victim to the undercover site, he was arrested and told officers he had “several females that he worked with,” or who paid him to transport and keep them safe.
Guzman is also accused of trafficking two women from an Orlando hotel, arranging their “dates” and benefitting from the money they made.
Reportedly, of those arrested, 35 are suspected to be in the country illegally and are from the countries of Cuba, Chile, Venezuela, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia or the Bahamas.
According to Judd’s office, 83 individuals were detained for soliciting prostitution; 17 other suspects were apprehended, of which five earned proceeds from prostitution or aided and abetted prostitutes, and eight drove the prostitutes to the undercover location.
“Not only did we arrest more suspects during this single operation than we have ever arrested before, we identified 21 human trafficking victims; during a similar operation in February, we identified 24 victims,” Judd said. “That’s 45 victims we were able to identify this year. The valuable relationships that we have with the social services organizations who join us in these operations make it possible for these women to get help and be emancipated from this way of life.”
According to the sheriff, 42 of the suspects admitted to detectives that they were married; 13 said they received government assistance; 42 brought illegal drugs to the undercover location; two had firearms on them and 18 were from other states.
Authorities reported that the oldest person arrested was 76-year-old Frank Bydairk, and the youngest was 18-year-old Latrice Vilsaint.
Judd continued by saying how one of the men arrested had left his one-year-old daughter at home alone while he left to have sex. When the man was confronted about it, he reportedly said he did not leave her alone because “the dog was watching her.”
“We interviewed the dog and the dog said woof. I guess that means yes in dog language,” Judd said.
Russell Rogers, an athletic director at Vanguard High School and a teacher at Auburndale High School REAL Academy, was among those arrested. He is also reportedly married and has three children.
“Part of being an educator is understanding that you are held to a higher standard for your actions in the classroom, as well as the community,” district officials said. “These charges don’t involve students, and Rogers was not on duty as a teacher, but this kind of conduct still has no place in our school system.”
The district office also said three individuals who worked at Disney World, Kenneth Green, Marquis Nixon, and Carlos Ro, and one who worked at the Disney Hotel were also among those arrested.
Authorities reportedly charged a total of 44 felonies and 242 misdemeanors during the sting operation.
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