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politics1 hour ago•4 min saved

Final Jan. 6 Proud Boys convictions dismissed after pardons

U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly granted the DOJ’s motion to dismiss the Jan. 6 convictions of four Proud Boys—Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola—with prejudice, permanently closing the cases after Trump’s mass pardons and commutations. While noting the executive branch’s role in issuing pardons, the judge said he did not approve the decision and that denying the motion would not revive the convictions or trigger a retrial. The defendants were convicted in 2023 on multiple felonies (most on seditious conspiracy) and had sentences later commuted by Trump.

via NBC News|

#doj #january-6 #pardons

law11 hours ago•2 min saved

Trump-appointed judge dismisses Proud Boys seditious-conspiracy convictions in Jan. 6 case

A Trump-appointed judge granted the DOJ’s motion to dismiss the seditious-conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys leaders Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl after an appeals court vacated those rulings, noting former President Trump’s clemency actions as a major influence; Dominic Pezzola’s related assault/entry conviction remains a separate matter as the case proceeds.

via The Guardian|

#clemency #doj #january-6

entertainment23 days ago•38 min saved

Sean Penn’s Jan. 6 Film Sets Sights on Trump, With Cooper Attached

Sean Penn is directing an untitled Warner Bros. feature that uses the January 6 Capitol riot as the lens for a story about a police officer amid the chaos, with Bradley Cooper reportedly set to star; Deadline says the film isn’t strictly a “January 6” movie but centers on that moment to explore themes of unlikely friendships. Production is slated for mid-2027, and the project comes as Penn remains a vocal political figure who has previously targeted Trump in his public statements.

via The Daily Beast|

#bradley-cooper #donald-trump #entertainment

film23 days ago•16 min saved

Penn Plans Jan. 6 Drama With Cooper as Capitol Cop

Sean Penn will direct a Warner Bros. drama about the early life of a cop who was present at the January 6 Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper eyed to star. Penn wrote the script and will produce via Projected Picture Works, with production targeted for mid-2027. The project is described as an 'unexpected story about friendship,' though the real-life inspiration remains unidentified and the film’s connection to the events is a point of discussion.

via Variety|

#bradley-cooper #film #january-6

entertainment24 days ago•1 min saved

Sean Penn to direct January 6 drama with Bradley Cooper reportedly starring

Sean Penn will write and direct an as-yet-untitled drama about the January 6 riot, with Bradley Cooper in talks to star as a police officer drawn into the events; the project is described as a passion piece made with the real-life subject, whose identity is being kept private, and framed around an unexpected story of friendship amid the insurrection.

via The Guardian|

#bradley-cooper #directorwriter #entertainment

film25 days ago•16 min saved

Sean Penn to Direct Untitled January 6 Drama With Cooper Eyeing Lead

Sean Penn will direct an untitled drama about the early life of a Capitol Police officer who was present during the January 6 riot, with Bradley Cooper eyed for the lead. The project is set up at Warner Bros., Penn wrote the script and will produce via his Projected Picture Works, with a mid-2027 start targeted. Insiders say the film isn’t meant to be a straightforward retelling of Jan. 6 despite the premise and marketing emphasis on friendship amid controversy.

via Variety|

#bradley-cooper #film #january-6

film25 days ago•20 min saved

Sean Penn Plotting Capitol Cop Biopic With Bradley Cooper in Talks

Sean Penn will write and direct an untitled Warner Bros. drama about the early life of a Capitol Police officer connected to the January 6 riot; Bradley Cooper is in talks to star; produced by Projected Picture Works; Warner Bros. acquired the project via negative pickup; production is targeted for mid-2027 due to Cooper’s Oceans commitments, with the subject’s identity being kept private and the film described as more about friendship and personal journey than a straight January 6th movie.

via Deadline|

#bradley-cooper #cop-biopic #film

politics26 days ago•48 min saved

Judge halts Trump’s near-$1.8B payout plan, stepping in where Congress would not

A federal judge indefinitely blocked President Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” payout fund, demanding a sworn commitment that the plan won’t be revived. Brinkema rejected mootness arguments and said the public interest strongly supports blocking the fund, while Republicans’ objections and DOJ actions show ongoing uncertainty about any future reactivation or alternative compensation schemes for Jan. 6 defendants.

via Yahoo|

#doj #january-6 #leonie-brinkema

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Kasie Hunt Highlights a Decade of Trump's Rigged-Election Claims

CNN’s Kasie Hunt spotlights Donald Trump’s decade-long pattern of labeling elections as “rigged,” airing a nine-clip supercut on Meet the Press to show how the rhetoric has informed MAGA supporters and influenced discourse around the 2020 vote and January 6, while lawmakers caution against making unsubstantiated claims of fraud.

via Mediaite|

#january-6 #kasie-hunt #meet-the-press

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump walks off Meet the Press amid clash over 2020 election fraud claims

Donald Trump walked out of NBC’s Meet the Press during a tense interview in Wisconsin after pushing unverified claims that the 2020 election was rigged, disputing questions about the California gubernatorial race, and accusing host Kristen Welker of bias. He dodged questions about funding for January 6 defendants, called NBC “crooked,” and ended the interview as he removed his microphone. NBC News did not respond to comment requests.

via The Guardian|

#elections-2020 #january-6 #kristen-welker

politics1 month ago•18 min saved

Trump Walks Off Meet the Press Interview During Fiery Election Claims Exchange

Donald Trump abruptly ended his Meet the Press interview with Kristen Welker after a tense back-and-forth over evidence for his claims that the 2020 election was rigged and about California’s vote-counting, as Welker pressed him on proof and he labeled the press “crooked” before exiting the stage; the confrontation touched on a DOJ “anti-weaponization” fund and Trump’s broader election-denial rhetoric during his Wisconsin trip.

via Deadline|

#california-election #donald-trump #january-6

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Trump hints at payouts for Jan. 6 protesters via 'anti-weaponization' fund, while casting doubt on California results

In a Meet the Press interview, Trump did not rule out using taxpayer funds to pay people charged with assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack and defended the so-called 'anti-weaponization' fund, while claiming California's election results were rigged; the fund's near $1.8 billion remains unsettled amid court challenges and government hesitancy to move forward.

via NBC News|

#anti-weaponization-fund #california-elections #capitol-riots

politics1 month ago•184 min saved

DOJ declares Trump’s $1.8B anti-weaponization fund dead in court filings

The Justice Department formally told two federal judges that the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is not going forward, making lawsuits challenging the program moot; Trump has offered mixed signals about its fate, while Senate Republicans blocked multiple attempts to kill the fund in immigration legislation.

via CNN|

#anti-weaponization-fund #doj #january-6

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Senate stalls bid to block Trump ally slush fund amid border funding feud

Democrats' attempt to block a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund for Trump allies failed in a 49–50 Senate vote, as three vulnerable Republicans joined Democrats; the fight over funding for ICE/CBP and the broader spending stalemate is likely to surface again in Congress.

via The Guardian|

#funding #immigration #january-6

politics1 month ago•14 min saved

Capitol riot convict now employed at the Pentagon

A man convicted in the January 6 Capitol riot is reported to be working for the Pentagon, highlighting how a criminal conviction can intersect with government employment and ongoing vetting or employment processes.

via AP News|

#capitol-riot #conviction #january-6