Police in Washington, D.C. arrested a man on Sunday outside the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle after discovering more than 200 explosive devices in his possession. The arrest occurred as the church hosted its annual “Red Mass,” a service dedicated to praying for the Supreme Court as it begins its new term.
Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Andre Roberts has been placed on unpaid leave after his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revealed he held a final deportation order. Roberts drew a base salary of approximately $286,716 while serving Iowa’s largest school district, raising urgent questions about hiring oversight and legal accountability.
Raja Jackson, son of former UFC star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, has been arrested on a felony assault charge stemming from a brutal attack caught on video last month. The incident took place on August 23 at a KnokX Pro Wrestling event in Sun Valley, California, where Jackson allegedly assaulted wrestler Stuart Smith, known professionally as “Syko Stu.” He reportedly entered the ring in street clothes, slammed Smith to the mat, and delivered a volley of blows even after Smith was unconscious.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) warned Wednesday night that the United States may soon see the same kind of speech-related arrests taking place in the United Kingdom and Europe—unless action is taken to protect Americans’ First Amendment rights. The remarks came during an appearance on Fox News Channel’s Hannity, where Jordan discussed rising censorship threats and international trends in free speech suppression.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has arrested 171 individuals in New England with ties to the violent Sinaloa Cartel during a recent nationwide crackdown, seizing over 500 pounds of drugs and more than $1.3 million in cartel-connected cash. Officials say the operation dealt a significant blow to one of the most dangerous criminal networks operating on U.S. soil.
Colombia’s former conservative president Álvaro Uribe Vélez has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest following a court ruling that found him guilty of abuse of procedure and bribery of a public official. The sentence, handed down Friday by Judge Sandra Heredia, also bars Uribe from holding public office for over eight years and includes a fine exceeding $840,000.
Brian Johnson, the controversial fitness influencer known as the “Liver King,” was arrested on Tuesday, June 25, in Austin, Texas, after allegedly posting a series of threatening messages directed at podcast host Joe Rogan. Austin Police confirmed Johnson’s arrest and charged him with making a terroristic threat.
