The Supreme Court has granted a temporary pause to the Biden administration's efforts to regulate so-called ghost guns, which are firearm-making kits available online. The regulations require background checks and registration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and are intended to protect public safety. Opponents of the regulations argue that they infringe on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and the legal battle over the regulations is likely to continue in the lower courts.
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A joint operation between the FBI and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has resulted in the arrest of almost 100 people in the US and Australia on child sexual abuse allegations. Following the fatal shooting of two FBI agents in 2021, the FBI and AFP launched an investigation dubbed "Operation Bakis" which led to the arrest of 19 men in Australia and the rescue of 13 children. The FBI is working with international law enforcement partners to identify and apprehend any other individuals involved in the alleged child abuse network.
This article details a large brawl that broke out on the riverfront in Montgomery, Alabama, when a dock worker attempted to clear the area for the Harriott II Riverboat. Witnesses say the altercation was started by a group of white boaters and fueled by alcohol and adrenaline. The Montgomery Police Department is currently investigating the incident.
John Eastman, an ally of former President Donald Trump, is asking a California judge to postpone the disbarment proceedings against him due to recent developments in the investigation into Trump's federal indictment. Eastman's attorneys argued that the proceedings could interfere with Eastman's ability to defend himself in the event of criminal charges. The judge has yet to make a decision on Eastman's request.
Spanish chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, son of two film stars, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering and dismembering Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the tourist island of Koh Phangan. If convicted, Bronchalo could face the death penalty. Police are continuing to investigate the case and have not released any further details.
Javier Loya, a minority owner of the Houston Texans, has been charged with one count of first-degree rape, five counts of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse stemming from an incident in May 2022. Loya has pled not guilty and is awaiting trial, which will determine if he is found guilty or innocent. The allegations have sparked a conversation about sexual assault and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.
Bernard Kerik, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, met with Justice Department prosecutors on Monday as part of their investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Kerik worked with Rudy Giuliani to confirm baseless allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 election. Special counsel Jack Smith was not present during the five-hour interview, which focused on the events between the election and January 6th. It is unclear if Kerik will face any charges in connection with the investigation.
Megan Thee Stallion has spoken out about her experience of being shot by rapper Tory Lanez three years ago, saying she has not experienced a single day of peace since the incident. During the sentencing hearing, which is expected to conclude on Tuesday, Megan gave a statement which included her struggles with appearing in the same room as Tory again and the lasting impact the shooting has had on her life. Tory Lanez has pleaded guilty to one count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and faces a sentence of two years of formal probation and a $2,500 fine.