Two leaders of the Proud Boys street gang, Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl, were sentenced to 17 and 15 years in prison respectively in federal court on Thursday for their roles in the violent plot to overturn the 2020 election. Prosecutors had sought 20 years in prison for both men, but the sentences were roughly half of what was requested. A third Proud Boy is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday morning.
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Ruby Franke, the mother behind the now defunct family YouTube channel 8 Passengers, was arrested Wednesday night in Utah on suspicion of aggravated child abuse. Police found a malnourished child with open wounds and duct tape on their extremities, and Franke and her business partner and collaborator, Jodi Hildebrandt, have been charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse. The two women create advice videos that critics say promote a harsh style of parenting.
Danelo Cavalcante, a 34-year-old man from Brazil, escaped from the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania one week after being sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his former girlfriend. He is considered an extremely dangerous man and is wanted for a 2017 murder in Brazil. Local, state, and federal authorities are searching for him and residents are urged to be vigilant and contact authorities if they have any information.
Former President Donald Trump has entered a not guilty plea in a Fulton County, Georgia case, alongside his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani who will waive arraignment and enter a not guilty plea on behalf of the former president. The case involves 19 people accused of acting as a "criminal enterprise" to overturn Georgia's vote, with Giuliani facing 13 charges related to the racketeering case. Meanwhile, a tragic incident occurred at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday, resulting in one prisoner being fatally stabbed and at least two others being injured.
Former President Donald Trump has requested a delay to his trial in Georgia, which was granted by Judge Scott McAfee. The trial, which is related to an alleged scheme to overturn the state's 2020 presidential election results, will be live streamed and televised on YouTube. Trump has entered a not guilty plea and requested the delay due to lack of time to prepare his case, a request that was granted by the judge.
A Missouri judge has ruled that 84-year-old Andrew Lester must stand trial for shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly went to his house in April. The victim, Ralph Yarl, testified at the preliminary hearing that led to the judge sending the case forward to trial. The incident has sparked national debates about gun policies and race in America, and Lester has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His arraignment is set for September 20, and the outcome of the trial is yet to be seen.
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 13 felony charges related to overturning the 2020 presidential election, entering his plea through a filing released by his attorney. This has sparked controversy in Georgia, with far right members of the state legislature attempting to punish the Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, for the indictment. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has shot down these proposals, and at least five state senators have reported receiving threats from Trump supporters. The outcome of the case remains to be seen.
Joe Biggs, a leader of the Proud Boys organization and former Army veteran, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison on Thursday after being convicted of seditious conspiracy in connection to the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. The sentence is the second longest handed down in the Justice Department's investigation into the Capitol attack, and Biggs was also convicted of conspiring to obstruct Congress and civil disorder. The US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia said in a statement that Biggs "served as an instigator and leader" during the attack and had "encouraged and directed other Proud Boys members to join him in the attack on the Capitol."