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crime8 days ago•0 min saved

Local Official Beaten to Death in DR Congo After Defending Ebola Response

Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a local official in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was beaten to death and his home burned in Butembo after he publicly defended the government's Ebola response on the radio. His party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress, described him as an innocent victim of his political stance. The killing occurred amid a severe Ebola outbreak that has surpassed 8,000 cases and nearly 4,000 deaths, with widespread public distrust and resistance to health measures in rebel-held areas.

via Al Jazeera|

#butembo #crime #dr-congo

politics15 days ago•1 min saved

Veteran James Copenhaver dies two years after Butler shooting

James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old veteran wounded during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He passed away on September 23, 2026, at a Pittsburgh hospital after a two-year struggle with severe injuries, including nerve damage and bullet fragments. While the exact cause of death is under investigation, reports link his passing to complications from the shooting. Copenhaver had filed a lawsuit against the federal government over security failures. Political figures across the spectrum, including President Trump and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, mourned his loss, highlighting the long-term physical toll on survivors of the attack.

via Politico|

#butler-shooting #donald-trump #james-copenhaver

politics15 days ago

NH Libertarian Chair’s X Post Endorsing Democrat Assassinations Sparks Bipartisan Condemnation

The New Hampshire Libertarian Party’s X account posted a statement explicitly supporting the assassination of elected Democrats in the state. The post, attributed to party chair Jeremy Kauffman, triggered immediate bipartisan condemnation and prompted the state Attorney General’s office to confirm awareness of the threats. While the national Libertarian Party had already revoked the state chapter’s affiliation in May, local officials are now debating whether the rhetoric constitutes criminal incitement or protected speech.

via WBUR|

#free-speech #jeremy-kauffman #libertarian-party

politics16 days ago•0 min saved

NH Libertarian Party’s Call for Democrat Assassinations Draws Bipartisan Condemnation

The New Hampshire Libertarian Party’s X account posted a call for the assassination of all elected Democrats in the state, sparking immediate bipartisan outrage. Party chair Jeremy Kauffman, who lost his national affiliation in May, faced condemnation from both Democratic and Republican leaders, including Governor Kelly Ayotte. While the Attorney General’s office is aware of the post, it remains unclear if it will be prosecuted as incitement or protected speech.

via WCAX|

#jeremy-kauffman #kelly-ayotte #libertarian-party

politics16 days ago•0 min saved

NH Libertarian Party X Post Calling for Democrat Assassinations Draws Bipartisan Condemnation

The New Hampshire Libertarian Party’s X account posted a call for the assassination of all elected Democrats in the state. The post, attributed to party chair Jeremy Kauffman, sparked immediate bipartisan outrage and prompted the national Libertarian Party to disavow the local chapter. Law enforcement is aware of the threats, but it remains unclear if they will be prosecuted as incitement or protected speech.

via New Hampshire Public Radio|

#jeremy-kauffman #libertarian-party #new-hampshire

politics22 days ago•3 min saved

Omar town hall attacker jailed for 14 months in vinegar assault

Anthony James Kazmierczak, who sprayed a vinegar-water mixture at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minnesota town hall and admitted the attack was politically motivated, pleaded guilty to assault and was sentenced to 14 months in prison. He was subdued by Omar’s security, Omar was unharmed, and prosecutors described the act as premeditated, with the defendant citing mental health and other issues in court.

via Al Jazeera|

#assault #ilhan-omar #minneapolis

politics28 days ago•24 min saved

Dallas GOP Convention: Onstage Outburst Calls for Violence Against Democrats

At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, an attendee is heard shouting that Democratic Senate candidates should be shot during Ted Cruz’s speech. Cruz did not react on stage, and his spokeswoman wouldn’t say whether he heard the remark. Democrats condemned the calls for violence, and Cruz later posted a clip of the moment.

via The Washington Post|

#gop-convention #political-violence #politics

politics1 month ago•26 min saved

Violent incident tests Ohio governor race as Acton attacked at fair

An alleged assailant forced his way toward Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at a Canfield Fair in Ohio, carrying two pistols and a Taser; authorities said the incident is under investigation and it underscores the toxic climate surrounding Acton’s closer‑than‑expected race against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.

via The Washington Post|

#amy-acton #gubernatorial-elections #ohio

local-politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Armed incident at Canfield Fair prompts condemnations and security concerns

During a Canfield Fair visit, an armed suspect lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, injuring several people before he was taken into custody; two firearms were recovered on the suspect, and authorities stress the investigation is ongoing as officials condemn political violence and emphasize security for candidates and volunteers.

via WFMJ|

#amy-acton #armed-incident #canfield-fair

state-politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Armed man disrupts Amy Acton campaign appearance at Ohio Canfield Fair

An armed man disrupted Dr. Amy Acton’s campaign appearance at the Canfield Fair in Ohio, pushing through the crowd and knocking two people down before security detained him; two handguns and brass knuckles were recovered, and investigators say charges will be filed as officials condemn political violence ahead of Acton’s race against Vivek Ramaswamy.

via Politico|

#amy-acton #armed-man #canfield-fair

politics1 month ago•24 min saved

Armed assailant targets Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at Canfield Fair

An armed individual lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County, injuring several people before being arrested. Acton’s campaign said the attack occurred at a county Democratic tent in a race now considered tightly contested with Republican Vivek Ramaswamy leading in polls. Authorities described multiple weapons being involved and urged swift law-enforcement response to secure the scene.

via The Washington Post|

#crime #gubernatorial-elections #law-enforcement

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Armed suspect detained after lunge at Amy Acton during Canfield Fair speech

An armed man lunged through a crowd at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent during Dr. Amy Acton's Canfield Fair speech, knocking down several people (none seriously injured); two pistols and a taser were found on him, and he was arrested on disorderly conduct and two counts of assault. Acton was uninjured and condemned the violence.

via The Columbus Dispatch|

#amy-acton #assault #canfield-fair

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Arrest Made After Armed Incident Targeting Ohio Candidate Amy Acton at Canfield Fair

A 38-year-old Patrick Havas was arrested at the Canfield Fair after an armed incident in which he lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and injured multiple people. Security intervened as two handguns and brass knuckles were recovered and two bystanders were knocked down. Havas remains in Mahoning County Jail on charges of two counts of assault and one count of disorderly conduct as investigators from the sheriff’s office and OSHP continue the probe, with campaign and party officials condemning political violence.

via WFMJ|

#amy-acton #canfield-fair #ohio-gubernatorial-race

politics1 month ago•395 min saved

Armed suspect targets Ohio gubernatorial candidate Acton at Canfield Fair; arrest made

At the Canfield Fair near Youngstown, an armed man lunged toward Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, injuring several people before Acton, who was unhurt, helped the injured. The suspect, Patrick Havas, 38, of Canfield, was arrested by the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office; two handguns and brass knuckles were recovered after security intervened. Acton’s campaign condemned the violence as unacceptable, and authorities said charges will be pursued after consulting with the county prosecutor. Acton, a former health director who led Ohio’s COVID-19 response, is running against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a closely watched race for governor.

via nbcnews.com|

#amy-acton #armed-attack #canfield-fair

national2 months ago•22 min saved

Threats rise after Rhode Island judge blocks Trump funding plan

U.S. District Judge John McConnell, who blocked the Trump administration’s sweeping funding freeze in 2025, has since received credible death threats, illustrating the climate of intimidation facing jurists across political lines; a pizza-delivery incident in the name of a deceased son highlighted how threats can manifest, underscoring concerns about judge safety and the ongoing need for strong protections of the judiciary and the rule of law.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #federal-courts #judges