Five members of the far-right extremist group, the Proud Boys, are facing nine counts, including the rarely-used charge of seditious conspiracy, in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Assistant U.S. Attorney Conor Mulroe has argued that the Proud Boys were “thirsting for violence, and organizing for action” before the attack and that they were “lined up behind Donald Trump and willing to commit violence on his behalf.” The jury is expected to reach a verdict soon, and the charge of seditious conspiracy carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
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The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom has released a report showing that books with LGBTQ+ themes are the most likely to be banned or challenged in public schools and libraries. Maia Kobabe's graphic memoir “Gender Queer” topped the list for the second consecutive year. Amanda Darrow of the Utah Pride Center said that these challenges are “a direct attack on the rights of LGBTQ+ people to exist and be seen.” The OIF reported that in 2020, there were 566 challenges reported to them.
On Monday, a shooting at Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma, left one person dead and a suspect in custody. The incident appears to be "domestic-related" and the college issued an active shooter warning and cancelled all activities and classes for the day. The Midwest City Police Department is continuing to investigate the shooting.
2-year-old Taylen Mosley was found dead in the jaws of an alligator in Lake Maggiore, Florida, with the cause of death determined to be drowning. His father, Thomas Mosley, has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of his son and the boy's mother, Pashun Jeffery. The police department is continuing to investigate the case and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Fox News has announced that it is parting ways with Tucker Carlson, its far-right prime-time host, and will air "Fox News Tonight" as an interim show helmed by rotating personalities until a new host is named. Carlson was a top-rated host for the network, drawing 334,000 viewers in the coveted 25- to 54-year-old demographic in the 8 p.m. slot for the week ended April 20. Fox Corporation shares dropped after the news was released.
Key takeaways: Former Vice President Mike Pence has stated that he will “tell the truth” and “obey the law” when he testifies in the investigation…
Brandon "Bam" Margera, former professional skateboarder and MTV star, is wanted by Pennsylvania authorities after fleeing the scene of a reported disturbance in Pocopson Township. An arrest warrant has been issued for Margera, who has struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues in recent years. Anyone with information about Margera's whereabouts is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police.
After 17 years of service, CNN anchor Don Lemon has been terminated from the network. Lemon expressed shock at the decision, while CNN disputed his account of the events. Fans and colleagues have expressed shock and disbelief at the news, and it is unclear who will replace Lemon as the anchor of “CNN This Morning.”