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71 Arrested In Human Trafficking Sting Ahead Of Super Bowl 55 In Tampa

January 12, 2021 by Ariela Anís

71 Arrested In Human Trafficking Sting Ahead Of Super Bowl 55 In Tampa

At least 71 people have been arrested in a human trafficking sting ahead of next month’s Super Bowl 55 game in Tampa, Florida. The sting has been dubbed “Operation Interception,” which ran from December 7 to January 9 and was created to reduce demand for prostitutio ahead of Super Bowl LV, slated for February 7.

On Monday (Jan. 11), Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister detailed during a press conference that undercover detectives posted advertisements online and disguised female detectives as prostitutes to lure in 71 men who agreed to pay for sex. Among the men, aged between 20 and 62, were active military members, a Christian schoolteacher, a banker, construction workers, and two registered sex offenders. Also arrested was Hillsborough County’s own firefighter Ronnie Johnson III, 28.

Chronister said, “All of these men have one thing in common: they did not care if the women they were going to have sex with were being exploited, forced to sell their bodies against their will.” He adds, “We know from past experience with major sporting events there will be some who travel for the exclusive purpose of taking advantage of women and children. Our goal is to intercept those involved in sexual exploitation before they’re able to take advantage of the vulnerable individuals in our community and ultimately, hopefully, deter others.”

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Trump Claims 25th Amendment Will ‘Haunt’ Biden: “Be Careful What You Wish For”

January 12, 2021 by Kecia Gayle

Trump Claims 25th Amendment Will ‘Haunt’ Biden: “Be Careful What You Wish For”

Tuesday afternoon, Donald Trump spoke during a visit to the US Mexico border wall near Alamo, Texas. While there, he weighed in on the process of his possible second impeachment.

Speaking about the 25th Amendment, Trump said: “Free speech is under assault like never before. The 25th Amendment is of zero risk to me, but will come back to haunt Joe Biden and the Biden administration. As the expression goes, be careful what you wish for,” Trump said at the start of prepared remarks near the southern border in Alamo, Texas.

“The impeachment hoax is the continuation of the greatest and most vicious witch hunt in the history of our country and is causing tremendous anger and division and pain, far greater than most people will ever understand, which is very dangerous for the USA, especially at this very tender time,” Trump continued.

As we previously reported, the House of Representatives is expected to vote Tuesday on a measure calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office through the 25th Amendment in the wake of the violent siege of the US Capitol last week. CNN reports that invoking the 25th Amendment would require Pence and a majority of the Cabinet to vote to remove Trump from office due to his inability to “discharge the powers and duties of his office.” Pence has so far given no indication that he would take that action.

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Trump: “The 25th Amendment is of zero risk to me but will come back to haunt Joe Biden and the Biden administration." pic.twitter.com/pKae9vTdXN

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 12, 2021

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Saved By The Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Hospitalized In Florida

January 12, 2021 by Kecia Gayle

Saved By The Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Hospitalized In Florida

Dustin Diamond, the actor best known for his role as Screech in “Save By The Bell,” has been admitted into a hospital in Florida, according to TMZ.

The news site reports that Dustin was hospitalized this past weekend after experiencing “pain all over his body.” It was said that tests are being done to determine the cause. However, Diamond’s medical team is “concerned it’s cancer” and is awaiting the results of a biopsy, TMZ notes.

Dustin’s team reportedly shared with TMZ that his family has a history of cancer, including his mother, who died of breast cancer.

No further details were shared and Dustin, who celebrated his 44th birthday back on January 7, has not publicly spoken out on the news about his health.

Dustin is most famous for playing Screech on 4 seasons of ‘” SBTB.” Although he reprised his role as “Screech” in “The College Years” and “The New Class,” he was not cast in Peacock’s current reboot of the show.

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Memphis Cop Charged After Kidnapping & Killing Man While On Duty

January 12, 2021 by Ariela Anís

Memphis Cop Charged After Kidnapping & Killing Man While On Duty A Memphis, Tennessee cop has been arrested and charged after kidnapping and killing a man while still on duty. The officer has been identified as 29-year-old Patric Ferguson; who has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree murder in perpetration of aggravated kidnapping — specifically aggravated … Read more

Back At It Again Florida! Teacher Charged For Spraying Students With Disinfectant

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Alyssa Lee

Florida Teacher Charged For Spraying Students With Disinfectant At a time where teachers are struggling to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic and keeping staff and students safe, one teacher allegedly took safety measures too far. A Florida teacher is currently facing child abuse charges for spraying her students with disinfectant. Christina Reszetar, 51, was arrested … Read more

Son Of Prestigious Brooklyn Judge, Charged For Role In Violent Capitol Riot

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Alyssa Lee

Son Of Prestigious Brooklyn Judge Charged For Role In Violent Capitol Riot The son of a prestigious Brooklyn judge is facing multiple federal charges for his role in last week’s deadly riots at the US Capitol. Aaron Mostofsky was charged with theft of government property, illegal entry into a restricted area, and disorderly conduct. He was … Read more

Black Police Officer Praised After He Lured Rioters Away From The Senate chambers During Capitol Riot

January 12, 2021 by Kecia Gayle

Black Police Officer Praised After He Lured Rioters Away From The Senate chambers During Capitol Riot

While several cops were seen letting violent Trump supporters into the U.S. Capitol and even took pictures with someone of them, one cop was trying his best to protect the property and those inside.

A video posted on Twitter by HuffPost’s Igor Bobic shows the Black officer, identified as Eugene Goodman, being chased by white rioters as he heads to the second floor of the Senate side of the Capitol building. While it looked like he was trying to get away from them, he was actually diverting rioters from the Senate chamber, where lawmakers were taking cover.

The harrowing video went viral, with nearly 10 million views on Bobic’s post as of Monday. Goodman, who is an Army veteran who spent time in Iraq, is now being hailed as a hero for his quick thinking and brave move during such an intense and very crucial moment. Meanwhile, the leader of the mob who chased him, the man is seen in the video wearing a QAnon t-shirt, has been identified as Doug Jensen of Iowa. Jensen was arrested Friday night and he was booked into the Polk County Jail.

So far, two Capitol Police officers have been suspended for their actions during last week’s riots inside the U.S. Capitol building and several more are under investigation, Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, according to Fox News.

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Social Media Reacts To Howard University’s New Editor-In-Chief

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Alyssa Lee

Social Media Reacts To Howard University’s New Editor-In-Chief The Prestigious Howard University, home to some of the most talented students, had social media talking after revealing the new editor-in-chief of its magazine. The school celebrates all cultures and races, but some users on social media were skeptical about the decision. The university named Rin-rin Yu as editor-in-chief, … Read more

Anderson Cooper Says He Knew He Was Gay At The Age Of 7

January 12, 2021 by Kecia Gayle

Anderson Cooper Says He Knew He Was Gay At The Age Of 7

News anchor Anderson Cooper is opening up about when he realized he was gay — and when he “really, truly accepted it.”

While answering viewer questions on CNN’s Full Circle Monday, the 53-year-old shared that he first knew “something was different” about him when he was a young child.

“I mean, I was probably, I don’t know, 7, when I kind of realized… I’m not sure I knew the word ‘gay’ at the time, but I realized something was up. Something was different,” he said, responding to someone who asked him how he learned to accept being gay and how old he was when he did. Cooper went on to share that later on, he had told people in high school that he was gay, but it wasn’t until after college that he “came around to really loving the fact that I was.” “I think I really, truly accepted it — and not just accepted it, but fully embraced it and you know, came around to really loving the fact that I was gay — would probably be right after college,” PEOPLE Magazine quotes.

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“You know, I kind of struggled in my teenage years, certainly, but even a little in college,” the father of one continued, explaining that “a lot of the things I wanted to do at the time, you couldn’t be gay.”

While looking back on his journey, Cooper explained he had many interests at the time — and considered joining the military — but felt he couldn’t because he was gay and worried for his “safety.” “It felt like there were a lot of limitations on it, and it wasn’t what I envisioned for my life. Or, I imagined a family and getting married. All those things which weren’t possible at the time,” said the anchor, who welcomed son Wyatt via surrogate last year.

Cooper, who came out publicly in an online letter in 2012, said that being gay has made him a better reporter because it gives him a different perspective.

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Jacquees Opens Up About Ella Mai “Trip” Controversy: “When I Met [Her], She Was Already A Fan”

January 12, 2021 by Kecia Gayle

Jacquees Opens Up About Ella Mai “Trip” Controversy: “When I Met [Her], She Was Already A Fan”

Jacquees went down memory lane while recently appearing on the Big Facts Podcast. During his interview, the singer looked back on the big controversy over his remake of Ella Mai’s hit song, “Trip.”

Although his cover was scrubbed from both SoundCloud and YouTube back in 2018, Jacquees still isn’t sure why things went so left after his his version went viral. During his sit-down, Jacquees also explained to the hosts that before there was any “beef” over the track, he and Ella Mai were actually friends and later revealed that she was also a fan.

“I don’t think nobody know that,” said the singer. “We was friends. When I met Ella Mai she was already a fan. I remember I went on tour with Chris Brown, I was onstage or whatever and my security was like, ‘Ella Mai backstage, she wanna meet you.’… I got backstage, she in the room and she’s like, ‘What’s up Jacquees, I’m a fan, I like your music, I’m from London or whatever,’” HotNewHipHop quotes.

He went on to say, “I just feel like a couple people made her think that I was doing something wrong. Of course, she just now steppin’ into the game. N*ggas been doing remixes and covers forever and they were tryin’ to say I was monetizing off of the record when I wasn’t.”

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Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Taylor Simone Ledward Speaks Out For The First Time Since His Death As She Accepts Gotham Award On His Behalf

January 12, 2021 by Kecia Gayle

Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Taylor Simone Ledward Speaks Out For The First Time Since His Death As She Accepts Gotham Award On His Behalf

Taylor Simone Ledward, Chadwick Boseman’s wife, accepted an honor on his behalf with a moving and powerful speech about the late star.

During the virtual ceremony which took place in New York City on Monday, Jan. 11, Chadwick was honored with the Actor Tribute, while his Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom co-star Viola Davis received the Actress Tribute Award. While accepting his award on his behalf at the 30th Annual IFP Gotham Awards, which is run by the Independent Filmmaker Project, Taylor Simone Ledward praised her late husband who passed away at the age of 43 in August following a battle with colon cancer.

“As an artist, an actor, and a person, Chad made a practice of telling the truth,” Ledward said. “He was the most honest person I ever met, because he didn’t just stop at speaking the truth, he actively searched for it – in himself, in those around him, and in the moment.” She added, “It became how he lived his life, day in and out. Imperfect and determined. In doing so, he was able to give himself over fully in every moment, to be totally present in his own life and in the lives of people he became. He was blessed to live many lives within his concentrated one,” E! News quotes. Taylor tearfully continued: “He harnessed the power of letting go and letting God’s love shine through… That’s what he was doing when he was acting. Not merely telling a story or reading lines off a page, but modeling for us a path of true fulfillment.”

Concluding her tribute, thanking god for “giving Chad these gifts, and instilling the strength to bear its weight.” She then added, “Chad, thank you. I love you. I am so proud of you. Keep shining your light on us.”

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2 Capitol Police Officers Suspended, 10 More Under Investigation Over Deadly Pro-Trump Riot

January 11, 2021 by Ariela Anís

2 Capitol Police Officers Suspended, 10 More Under Investigation Over Deadly Pro-Trump Riot Per Rep., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, 2 US Capitol Police officers have been suspended, with at least 10 more under investigation over the deadly Pro-Trump riot and assault on the Capitol last week. In their investigation, federal agents are currently looking at whether … Read more

Twitter Shares Fall By 7 Percent After Donald Trump Is Suspended

January 11, 2021 by Ariela Anís

Twitter Shares Fall By 7 Percent After Donald Trump Is Suspended After Donald Trump was permanently suspended from Twitter on Friday (Jan. 8) — for continually breaking the site’s terms of service and inciting violence — the company’s shares have fallen by 7 percent. Trump was also temporarily banned from Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Although people … Read more

FBI Warns Of Violent Armed Riots If Trump Is Removed Prior To Inauguration Day

January 11, 2021 by Alyssa Lee

FBI Warns Of Violent Armed Riots If Trump Is Removed Prior To Inauguration Day The FBI is warning that there will be a swarm of armed protests in Washington, D.C. and across all 50 U.S. states if Donald Trump is removed prior to Joe Biden’s inauguration. “The FBI received information about an identified armed group … Read more

Dr. Fauci Says Concerts & Live Music Events Could Return In The Fall

January 11, 2021 by Ariela Anís

Dr. Fauci Says Concerts & Live Music Events Could Return In The Fall Gets your outfits and ticket money ready because Dr. Fauci says concerts and live music events could be returning in the fall of this year. Per The New York Times, Dr. Anthony Fauci announced on a virtual conference on Saturday (Jan. 9) that the … Read more

Retired Air Force lieutenant Arrested For Role In Capitol Riot After Ex-Wife Reported Him To The Feds

January 11, 2021 by Kecia Gayle

Retired Air Force lieutenant Arrested For Role In Capitol Riot After Ex-Wife Reported Him To The Feds

The feds are cracking down on a bunch of Trump supporters who participated in the deadly Capitol riots last week.

The latest person to be taken into custody is Larry Rendell Brock — a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserves. He was identified as the man who was photographed wearing combat gear, including a green helmet, and carrying “white flex cuffs” while on the Senate floor. According to NBC 5 in Dallas, the 53-year-old surrendered to FBI agents on Sunday after he agreed to meet them at the police department in Grapevine, Texas.

His arrest affidavit alleges that several people actually turned in Brock after recognizing him in the news footage, but his ex-wife of 18 years was one of the people who reported him to the FBI. “I just know that when I saw this was happening, I was afraid he would be there,” Brock’s ex-wife allegedly told the FBI, according to the affidavit. “I think you already know he was there. It is such a good picture and I recognize his patch,” People Magazine quotes.

The affidavit says a second witness also reported Brock to the FBI the same day, telling the authorities: “It looks like him and he has pilot wings on his chest in this picture. He was an A-10 pilot. Worked at L3, and he still has contacts that work with L3 that knew he was flying to Washington DC,” TMZ quotes.

So what was his reason for participating? he says it’s because “The President asked for his supporters to be there to attend, and I felt like it was important.” Meanwhile, he’s also denying that he had intentions with the zip ties though, claiming he found them inside the Capitol and planned to return them to police.

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Rioter Richard Barnett Who Lounged In Nancy Pelosi’s Office Says He Was ‘Pushed’ In

January 11, 2021 by Kecia Gayle

Rioter Richard Barnett Who Lounged In Nancy Pelosi’s Office Says He Was ‘Pushed’ In

Richard Barnett — the rioters who stormed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s room during the siege of the US Capitol claimed on video that he was “pushed” inside her quarters.

A new video obtained by the New York post shows Barnett being interviewed right after the Capitol attack. He explained what made him partake in the illegal activity while speaking with YouTuber Brandon Buckingham.

“They started it! I came to peacefully protest! They Maced me,” Barnett tells the reporter. “I didn’t break in — I got pushed in,” Barnett adds as he holds an envelope with Pelosi’s letterhead. “I paid a quarter for this. I’m not a thief! It had my blood on it.” Barnett, who goes by the nickname Bigo, also said he left the speaker a note. “It’s on her desk right now and, Nancy, when you get back to work, you can read it,” he continues. “I’m gonna tell you what it says … it says, ‘Nancy, Bigo was here, you b—!’”

As we previously reported, the FBI last week arrested the Arkansas man Richard Barnett, who was photographed with his feet on a desk in Pelosi’s office. He confirmed his identity to multiple news outlets and said that he took a piece of mail from Pelosi’s office, in addition to leaving a profane note. As the Associated Press notes, he now faces three federal charges, including knowingly entering or remaining on restricted grounds without authority, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, and theft of public property or records.

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Kodak Black Seemingly Losing His Sanity While In Prison, Pleads For Prayers

January 11, 2021 by Ariela Anís

Kodak Black Seemingly Losing His Sanity While In Prison, Pleads For Prayers While he isn’t scheduled to be released until 2022, Kodak Black, who’s been pleading for a pardon by Donald Trump, is now pleading for prayers as he’s seemingly losing his sanity while behind bars. Taking to Twitter this past weekend, Black tweeted out, “Lonely. Sad. … Read more

Lana Del Rey Slammed Over Defensive Comment: ‘My Best Friends Are Rappers & Boyfriends Have Been Rappers’

January 11, 2021 by Ariela Anís

Lana Del Rey Slammed Over Defensive Comment: ‘My Best Friends Are Rappers & Boyfriends Have Been Rappers’ Lana Del Rey is making headlines again as she’s slammed over a recent, defensive comment, claiming “My best friends are rappers and boyfriends have been rappers.” On Sunday (Jan. 10), the singer-songwriter uploaded a first look at the front and … Read more

Nancy Pelosi Tears Up Over Capitol Riots — Gives Tour Of Vandalized Office

January 11, 2021 by Kecia Gayle

Nancy Pelosi Tears Up Over Capitol Riots — Gives Tour Of Vandalized Office

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) appeared on “60 Minutes” to discuss the deadly Capitol riots and the aftermath from it all.

While speaking with CBS’s Lesley Stahl, Pelosi got emotional and tried to hold back tears as she blamed President Trump for what she calls a “terrible violation” of the legislative branch of the U.S. government.

She also gave Stahl a tour of the damage done to her office when Trump supporters breached the U.S. Capitol building in an effort to stop Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Pelosi showed Stahl the door that was broken in during the riot. She also showed a conference room where she said her staffers barricaded the door and hid under a table with the lights off during the attack. Pelosi said rioters also smashed a mirror in her private office, stole a computer, and more. During her interview, Pelosi told “60 Minutes” that the rioters “were vocally saying ‘where’s the Speaker? We know she has staff. They’re here someplace. We’re going to find them.'”

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