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This week I'm reading from Richard Lang's book 'UAP Incidents First Responders Guide: POLICE - EMS - FD' UFO/UAP Enigma Is Real - Now more than ever it is becoming clear to the general public that UFO/UAP enigma is real. After years of secrecy the truth is finally coming out about vehicles of non-human origin that have visited here, some that have crashed here, and non-human entities both dead and alive that have been recovered. UAP Incident Preparedness for First Responders - Just as officers were once trained in hazardous materials recognition and counterterrorism preparedness, UAP Incident Preparedness will hopefully become a necessary component of public safety operations and training. Law enforcement officers are uniquely vulnerable to UAP encounters due to the isolated and unpredictable nature of patrol work. Therefore, it stands to reason that sheriff's offices, police departments, fire departments and EMS rescue squads would now want their people properly trained to understand this phenomenon, to at least know a little bit about the history of it and most importantly from a personal safety perspective, know what to do and not do if they ever encounter such a situation. Bio Ufologist - Researcher - Investigator - Author - Speaker Richard Lang was an FAA Licensed Commercial Pilot with an Instrument, Multi Engine Rating for over thirty years. He has a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Studies and an Associate's Degree in Aviation Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Mr. Lang enjoyed a successful career for more than 20 years in the corporate banking world as a Senior Vice President working in Brokerage and the Trust Investment Division of Commercial Banks, which afforded him personal time off and sufficient income to explore a lifelong interest in UFO/UAP research. MUFON STAR TEAM While employed in the corporate banking world during the 1990s, Richard joined the UFO organization known as MUFON and was certified as a Field Investigator; he eventually was appointed as Chief Investigator for MUFON in both Virginia and North Carolina. He was one of the original six members of the elite MUFON STAR team where he functioned as coordinator and the first manager of the team. Virginia Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Richard attained registration as a Private Investigator and Personal Protection Specialist with DCJS in 2000 and he worked part time for a private investigation firm in Charlottesville doing surveillance and investigation. In 2002, Lang graduated from the Police Academy and certified as a sworn law enforcement officer in Virginia as a Reserve Deputy for the Albemarle County Sheriff's Office, primarily providing volunteer community service on weekends and evenings which he really enjoyed. During this time, he received certification from the Virginia Department of Emergency Services as a Search-Rescue Field Team Leader and was certified as a Weapons of Mass Destruction Responder from the US Department of Justice. Federal Law Enforcement In the post 911 period Mr. Lang left his banking career to serve as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) at the rank of Sergeant in Virginia airports. He was sworn both on the federal level as Special Deputy for the U.S. Marshals Service and on the state level as a Deputy Sheriff for the County Sheriff's Office. During this time the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was initially created as Congress had mandated extremely high levels of security for USA Airports. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) After serving for approximately a year as a LEO Richard was hired by Homeland Security and assigned to TSA as a Federal Liaison for airport stakeholders responsible for implementing federal procedures and dealing with regulatory initiatives associated with aviation security. This also included responsibility for airlines and airport authorities as well as all law enforcement agencies in Virginia that respond to airports during aviation emergencies. He was a member of the Anti-Terrorist Advisory Council Board (organized by the U.S. Attorney's Office) where he frequently served as key speaker on terrorism at quarterly regional meeting hosted by Homeland Security. http://www.langpublication.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNMK85XR https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/ https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcast https://simonbown.com/ My new book, Aspects of Alien Abduction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRRPCT9Y Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week I'm talking to Richard Lang about his book 'UAP Incidents First Responders Guide: POLICE - EMS - FD' UFO/UAP Enigma Is Real - Now more than ever it is becoming clear to the general public that UFO/UAP enigma is real. After years of secrecy the truth is finally coming out about vehicles of non-human origin that have visited here, some that have crashed here, and non-human entities both dead and alive that have been recovered. UAP Incident Preparedness for First Responders - Just as officers were once trained in hazardous materials recognition and counterterrorism preparedness, UAP Incident Preparedness will hopefully become a necessary component of public safety operations and training. Law enforcement officers are uniquely vulnerable to UAP encounters due to the isolated and unpredictable nature of patrol work. Therefore, it stands to reason that sheriff's offices, police departments, fire departments and EMS rescue squads would now want their people properly trained to understand this phenomenon, to at least know a little bit about the history of it and most importantly from a personal safety perspective, know what to do and not do if they ever encounter such a situation. Bio Ufologist - Researcher - Investigator - Author - Speaker Richard Lang was an FAA Licensed Commercial Pilot with an Instrument, Multi Engine Rating for over thirty years. He has a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Studies and an Associate's Degree in Aviation Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Mr. Lang enjoyed a successful career for more than 20 years in the corporate banking world as a Senior Vice President working in Brokerage and the Trust Investment Division of Commercial Banks, which afforded him personal time off and sufficient income to explore a lifelong interest in UFO/UAP research. MUFON STAR TEAM While employed in the corporate banking world during the 1990s, Richard joined the UFO organization known as MUFON and was certified as a Field Investigator; he eventually was appointed as Chief Investigator for MUFON in both Virginia and North Carolina. He was one of the original six members of the elite MUFON STAR team where he functioned as coordinator and the first manager of the team. Virginia Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Richard attained registration as a Private Investigator and Personal Protection Specialist with DCJS in 2000 and he worked part time for a private investigation firm in Charlottesville doing surveillance and investigation. In 2002, Lang graduated from the Police Academy and certified as a sworn law enforcement officer in Virginia as a Reserve Deputy for the Albemarle County Sheriff's Office, primarily providing volunteer community service on weekends and evenings which he really enjoyed. During this time, he received certification from the Virginia Department of Emergency Services as a Search-Rescue Field Team Leader and was certified as a Weapons of Mass Destruction Responder from the US Department of Justice. Federal Law Enforcement In the post 911 period Mr. Lang left his banking career to serve as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) at the rank of Sergeant in Virginia airports. He was sworn both on the federal level as Special Deputy for the U.S. Marshals Service and on the state level as a Deputy Sheriff for the County Sheriff's Office. During this time the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was initially created as Congress had mandated extremely high levels of security for USA Airports. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) After serving for approximately a year as a LEO Richard was hired by Homeland Security and assigned to TSA as a Federal Liaison for airport stakeholders responsible for implementing federal procedures and dealing with regulatory initiatives associated with aviation security. This also included responsibility for airlines and airport authorities as well as all law enforcement agencies in Virginia that respond to airports during aviation emergencies. He was a member of the Anti-Terrorist Advisory Council Board (organized by the U.S. Attorney's Office) where he frequently served as key speaker on terrorism at quarterly regional meeting hosted by Homeland Security. http://www.langpublication.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNMK85XR https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/ https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcast https://simonbown.com/ My new book, Aspects of Alien Abduction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRRPCT9Y Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Violence in communities such as Pelican Narrows has renewed concerns about public safety in parts of northern Saskatchewan and raised questions about what additional tools governments have to respond when crime escalates. Robert Cameron is the Chief Marshal of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, a new provincial law enforcement agency created to target serious crime, prolific offenders, and crime hotspots. He joins Evan on the show.

Arthur Lee Cofield Jr., a 34-year-old inmate who notoriously embezzled $11 million from a billionaire film producer while incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Georgia, has escaped from federal custody. Authorities have reported that Cofield walked away from a minimum-security satellite camp located next to the Federal Correctional Institution in Jesup, Georgia.Discovered missing from the FCI Jesup satellite camp. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has labeled him a "walkaway".He is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 210 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI are spearheading the manhunt.Prior to his transfer to federal custody, Cofield executed what investigators consider one of the most brazen and significant frauds ever carried out from an American prison. He assumed the identity of Hollywood producer Sidney Kimmel by utilizing smuggled contraband cell phones to impersonate the billionaire and gain access to his Charles Schwab investment account.He transferred $11 million to a precious metal dealer in Idaho to acquire 6,106 American Gold Eagle coins. Cofield then enlisted a private security team to transport the gold via a private charter flight to Atlanta. Subsequently, he collaborated with outside accomplices to purchase a $4.4 million, six-bedroom mansion in Buckhead, Atlanta.Cofield received a sentence of over 11 years in federal prison for this operation. Law enforcement urges anyone with information regarding his location to contact the U.S. Marshals Service at (912) 429-7169. 

The pretrial detention question in Anna Kepner's case turns on a genuine legal conflict — and it explains why the accused remains at liberty while awaiting a federal trial. We examine the procedural posture with a criminal defense attorney.Anna, eighteen, was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon during a family cruise. Because the death occurred in international waters, federal jurisdiction attached. The defendant, sixteen, was initially processed under the Juvenile Delinquency Act and released to a relative under electronic monitoring. After a grand jury returned an adult indictment, prosecutors moved to revoke that release under the federal Bail Reform Act, arguing the prior juvenile order no longer governs.The defense countered that any reconsideration belongs before the judge who granted the original release — a dispute over which framework controls that is far from academic. At the hearing, the court conceded that an adult defendant facing identical charges would presumptively be detained, yet declined to rule, instead pausing to consult the U.S. Marshals Service about the feasibility of detention in central Florida rather than the Southern District where trial is set.We work through the questions that matter: whether compliance with release conditions carries weight when the defendant was unaware charges were forthcoming, how the elevated sentencing exposure of adult prosecution bears on flight risk, and what the court's request to the Marshals suggests about where this is heading.Our guest, a defense attorney and former prosecutor, offers a measured read on the competing legal standards and the likely basis for the forthcoming ruling.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#AnnaKepner #TimothyHudson #FederalCourt #BailReformAct #PretrialDetention #TrueCrime #LegalAnalysis #CruiseShipDeath #JusticeForAnna #CourtNews

The U.S. Marshals Service is searching for a woman convicted in the death of her 10-month-old daughter after she failed to appear for sentencing. A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot Monday night in Hagerstown. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is working to piece together what led to a pedestrian being struck in Ashburn and later transported to a hospital by someone who was at the scene. Replacement ballots are now on the way to Maryland voters after a ballot printing mistake sent some residents the wrong party’s primary ballot earlier this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a Bureau of Prisons psychological reconstruction of Jeffrey Epstein's death at MCC New York, prepared after his August 10, 2019 death. It lays out Epstein's background, legal history, institutional history, medical and mental-health contacts, and the circumstances leading up to his death. The reconstruction notes that its own review was badly limited from the start: formal interviews were not conducted at DOJ direction, and the original video had been confiscated by the FBI before the reconstruction began, meaning investigators could not fully verify timelines, test witness accounts, or compare competing versions of what happened. It also walks through Epstein's July 2019 arrest, his placement in SHU, the July 23 incident where he was found with material around his neck, his brief placement on suicide watch, his removal to psychological observation, the warning paperwork from the Marshals Service referencing suicidal tendencies, his repeated complaints about sleep and noise, and the major stressors piling up before his death, including bail denial, pending sex-trafficking charges, public disgrace, and the August 9 unsealing of roughly 2,000 pages of damaging material.The most important part is how many so called "institutional failures" the reconstruction identifies. Epstein was supposed to have an appropriate cellmate after coming off observation, but on the night he died he was left alone because his cellmate did not return from court, even though staff knew that hours earlier. The document says the required 30-minute rounds were documented as completed, but Tova Noel and Michael Thomas later stated they did not complete proper rounds at 3:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. The reconstruction also flags incomplete and inaccurate paperwork, missing signatures, inconsistent suicide-watch records, unexplained phone calls, failures to maintain direct observation, confusion in housing records, unsecured attorney log books, and a lack of psychological input in cellmate decisions. Its bottom line is not just that Epstein had suicide risk factors; it is that MCC New York's systems for monitoring, documenting, communicating, and managing those risks were chaotic, inconsistent, and in several key places flatly unreliable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00105651.pdf

This is a Bureau of Prisons psychological reconstruction of Jeffrey Epstein's death at MCC New York, prepared after his August 10, 2019 death. It lays out Epstein's background, legal history, institutional history, medical and mental-health contacts, and the circumstances leading up to his death. The reconstruction notes that its own review was badly limited from the start: formal interviews were not conducted at DOJ direction, and the original video had been confiscated by the FBI before the reconstruction began, meaning investigators could not fully verify timelines, test witness accounts, or compare competing versions of what happened. It also walks through Epstein's July 2019 arrest, his placement in SHU, the July 23 incident where he was found with material around his neck, his brief placement on suicide watch, his removal to psychological observation, the warning paperwork from the Marshals Service referencing suicidal tendencies, his repeated complaints about sleep and noise, and the major stressors piling up before his death, including bail denial, pending sex-trafficking charges, public disgrace, and the August 9 unsealing of roughly 2,000 pages of damaging material.The most important part is how many so called "institutional failures" the reconstruction identifies. Epstein was supposed to have an appropriate cellmate after coming off observation, but on the night he died he was left alone because his cellmate did not return from court, even though staff knew that hours earlier. The document says the required 30-minute rounds were documented as completed, but Tova Noel and Michael Thomas later stated they did not complete proper rounds at 3:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. The reconstruction also flags incomplete and inaccurate paperwork, missing signatures, inconsistent suicide-watch records, unexplained phone calls, failures to maintain direct observation, confusion in housing records, unsecured attorney log books, and a lack of psychological input in cellmate decisions. Its bottom line is not just that Epstein had suicide risk factors; it is that MCC New York's systems for monitoring, documenting, communicating, and managing those risks were chaotic, inconsistent, and in several key places flatly unreliable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00105651.pdf

This is a Bureau of Prisons psychological reconstruction of Jeffrey Epstein's death at MCC New York, prepared after his August 10, 2019 death. It lays out Epstein's background, legal history, institutional history, medical and mental-health contacts, and the circumstances leading up to his death. The reconstruction notes that its own review was badly limited from the start: formal interviews were not conducted at DOJ direction, and the original video had been confiscated by the FBI before the reconstruction began, meaning investigators could not fully verify timelines, test witness accounts, or compare competing versions of what happened. It also walks through Epstein's July 2019 arrest, his placement in SHU, the July 23 incident where he was found with material around his neck, his brief placement on suicide watch, his removal to psychological observation, the warning paperwork from the Marshals Service referencing suicidal tendencies, his repeated complaints about sleep and noise, and the major stressors piling up before his death, including bail denial, pending sex-trafficking charges, public disgrace, and the August 9 unsealing of roughly 2,000 pages of damaging material.The most important part is how many so called "institutional failures" the reconstruction identifies. Epstein was supposed to have an appropriate cellmate after coming off observation, but on the night he died he was left alone because his cellmate did not return from court, even though staff knew that hours earlier. The document says the required 30-minute rounds were documented as completed, but Tova Noel and Michael Thomas later stated they did not complete proper rounds at 3:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. The reconstruction also flags incomplete and inaccurate paperwork, missing signatures, inconsistent suicide-watch records, unexplained phone calls, failures to maintain direct observation, confusion in housing records, unsecured attorney log books, and a lack of psychological input in cellmate decisions. Its bottom line is not just that Epstein had suicide risk factors; it is that MCC New York's systems for monitoring, documenting, communicating, and managing those risks were chaotic, inconsistent, and in several key places flatly unreliable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00105651.pdf

This is a Bureau of Prisons psychological reconstruction of Jeffrey Epstein's death at MCC New York, prepared after his August 10, 2019 death. It lays out Epstein's background, legal history, institutional history, medical and mental-health contacts, and the circumstances leading up to his death. The reconstruction notes that its own review was badly limited from the start: formal interviews were not conducted at DOJ direction, and the original video had been confiscated by the FBI before the reconstruction began, meaning investigators could not fully verify timelines, test witness accounts, or compare competing versions of what happened. It also walks through Epstein's July 2019 arrest, his placement in SHU, the July 23 incident where he was found with material around his neck, his brief placement on suicide watch, his removal to psychological observation, the warning paperwork from the Marshals Service referencing suicidal tendencies, his repeated complaints about sleep and noise, and the major stressors piling up before his death, including bail denial, pending sex-trafficking charges, public disgrace, and the August 9 unsealing of roughly 2,000 pages of damaging material.The most important part is how many so called "institutional failures" the reconstruction identifies. Epstein was supposed to have an appropriate cellmate after coming off observation, but on the night he died he was left alone because his cellmate did not return from court, even though staff knew that hours earlier. The document says the required 30-minute rounds were documented as completed, but Tova Noel and Michael Thomas later stated they did not complete proper rounds at 3:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. The reconstruction also flags incomplete and inaccurate paperwork, missing signatures, inconsistent suicide-watch records, unexplained phone calls, failures to maintain direct observation, confusion in housing records, unsecured attorney log books, and a lack of psychological input in cellmate decisions. Its bottom line is not just that Epstein had suicide risk factors; it is that MCC New York's systems for monitoring, documenting, communicating, and managing those risks were chaotic, inconsistent, and in several key places flatly unreliable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00105651.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

This is a Bureau of Prisons psychological reconstruction of Jeffrey Epstein's death at MCC New York, prepared after his August 10, 2019 death. It lays out Epstein's background, legal history, institutional history, medical and mental-health contacts, and the circumstances leading up to his death. The reconstruction notes that its own review was badly limited from the start: formal interviews were not conducted at DOJ direction, and the original video had been confiscated by the FBI before the reconstruction began, meaning investigators could not fully verify timelines, test witness accounts, or compare competing versions of what happened. It also walks through Epstein's July 2019 arrest, his placement in SHU, the July 23 incident where he was found with material around his neck, his brief placement on suicide watch, his removal to psychological observation, the warning paperwork from the Marshals Service referencing suicidal tendencies, his repeated complaints about sleep and noise, and the major stressors piling up before his death, including bail denial, pending sex-trafficking charges, public disgrace, and the August 9 unsealing of roughly 2,000 pages of damaging material.The most important part is how many so called "institutional failures" the reconstruction identifies. Epstein was supposed to have an appropriate cellmate after coming off observation, but on the night he died he was left alone because his cellmate did not return from court, even though staff knew that hours earlier. The document says the required 30-minute rounds were documented as completed, but Tova Noel and Michael Thomas later stated they did not complete proper rounds at 3:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. The reconstruction also flags incomplete and inaccurate paperwork, missing signatures, inconsistent suicide-watch records, unexplained phone calls, failures to maintain direct observation, confusion in housing records, unsecured attorney log books, and a lack of psychological input in cellmate decisions. Its bottom line is not just that Epstein had suicide risk factors; it is that MCC New York's systems for monitoring, documenting, communicating, and managing those risks were chaotic, inconsistent, and in several key places flatly unreliable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00105651.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

This is a Bureau of Prisons psychological reconstruction of Jeffrey Epstein's death at MCC New York, prepared after his August 10, 2019 death. It lays out Epstein's background, legal history, institutional history, medical and mental-health contacts, and the circumstances leading up to his death. The reconstruction notes that its own review was badly limited from the start: formal interviews were not conducted at DOJ direction, and the original video had been confiscated by the FBI before the reconstruction began, meaning investigators could not fully verify timelines, test witness accounts, or compare competing versions of what happened. It also walks through Epstein's July 2019 arrest, his placement in SHU, the July 23 incident where he was found with material around his neck, his brief placement on suicide watch, his removal to psychological observation, the warning paperwork from the Marshals Service referencing suicidal tendencies, his repeated complaints about sleep and noise, and the major stressors piling up before his death, including bail denial, pending sex-trafficking charges, public disgrace, and the August 9 unsealing of roughly 2,000 pages of damaging material.The most important part is how many so called "institutional failures" the reconstruction identifies. Epstein was supposed to have an appropriate cellmate after coming off observation, but on the night he died he was left alone because his cellmate did not return from court, even though staff knew that hours earlier. The document says the required 30-minute rounds were documented as completed, but Tova Noel and Michael Thomas later stated they did not complete proper rounds at 3:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. The reconstruction also flags incomplete and inaccurate paperwork, missing signatures, inconsistent suicide-watch records, unexplained phone calls, failures to maintain direct observation, confusion in housing records, unsecured attorney log books, and a lack of psychological input in cellmate decisions. Its bottom line is not just that Epstein had suicide risk factors; it is that MCC New York's systems for monitoring, documenting, communicating, and managing those risks were chaotic, inconsistent, and in several key places flatly unreliable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00105651.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

This is a Bureau of Prisons psychological reconstruction of Jeffrey Epstein's death at MCC New York, prepared after his August 10, 2019 death. It lays out Epstein's background, legal history, institutional history, medical and mental-health contacts, and the circumstances leading up to his death. The reconstruction notes that its own review was badly limited from the start: formal interviews were not conducted at DOJ direction, and the original video had been confiscated by the FBI before the reconstruction began, meaning investigators could not fully verify timelines, test witness accounts, or compare competing versions of what happened. It also walks through Epstein's July 2019 arrest, his placement in SHU, the July 23 incident where he was found with material around his neck, his brief placement on suicide watch, his removal to psychological observation, the warning paperwork from the Marshals Service referencing suicidal tendencies, his repeated complaints about sleep and noise, and the major stressors piling up before his death, including bail denial, pending sex-trafficking charges, public disgrace, and the August 9 unsealing of roughly 2,000 pages of damaging material.The most important part is how many so called "institutional failures" the reconstruction identifies. Epstein was supposed to have an appropriate cellmate after coming off observation, but on the night he died he was left alone because his cellmate did not return from court, even though staff knew that hours earlier. The document says the required 30-minute rounds were documented as completed, but Tova Noel and Michael Thomas later stated they did not complete proper rounds at 3:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. The reconstruction also flags incomplete and inaccurate paperwork, missing signatures, inconsistent suicide-watch records, unexplained phone calls, failures to maintain direct observation, confusion in housing records, unsecured attorney log books, and a lack of psychological input in cellmate decisions. Its bottom line is not just that Epstein had suicide risk factors; it is that MCC New York's systems for monitoring, documenting, communicating, and managing those risks were chaotic, inconsistent, and in several key places flatly unreliable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00105651.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

This is a Bureau of Prisons psychological reconstruction of Jeffrey Epstein's death at MCC New York, prepared after his August 10, 2019 death. It lays out Epstein's background, legal history, institutional history, medical and mental-health contacts, and the circumstances leading up to his death. The reconstruction notes that its own review was badly limited from the start: formal interviews were not conducted at DOJ direction, and the original video had been confiscated by the FBI before the reconstruction began, meaning investigators could not fully verify timelines, test witness accounts, or compare competing versions of what happened. It also walks through Epstein's July 2019 arrest, his placement in SHU, the July 23 incident where he was found with material around his neck, his brief placement on suicide watch, his removal to psychological observation, the warning paperwork from the Marshals Service referencing suicidal tendencies, his repeated complaints about sleep and noise, and the major stressors piling up before his death, including bail denial, pending sex-trafficking charges, public disgrace, and the August 9 unsealing of roughly 2,000 pages of damaging material.The most important part is how many so called "institutional failures" the reconstruction identifies. Epstein was supposed to have an appropriate cellmate after coming off observation, but on the night he died he was left alone because his cellmate did not return from court, even though staff knew that hours earlier. The document says the required 30-minute rounds were documented as completed, but Tova Noel and Michael Thomas later stated they did not complete proper rounds at 3:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. The reconstruction also flags incomplete and inaccurate paperwork, missing signatures, inconsistent suicide-watch records, unexplained phone calls, failures to maintain direct observation, confusion in housing records, unsecured attorney log books, and a lack of psychological input in cellmate decisions. Its bottom line is not just that Epstein had suicide risk factors; it is that MCC New York's systems for monitoring, documenting, communicating, and managing those risks were chaotic, inconsistent, and in several key places flatly unreliable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00105651.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

This is a Bureau of Prisons psychological reconstruction of Jeffrey Epstein's death at MCC New York, prepared after his August 10, 2019 death. It lays out Epstein's background, legal history, institutional history, medical and mental-health contacts, and the circumstances leading up to his death. The reconstruction notes that its own review was badly limited from the start: formal interviews were not conducted at DOJ direction, and the original video had been confiscated by the FBI before the reconstruction began, meaning investigators could not fully verify timelines, test witness accounts, or compare competing versions of what happened. It also walks through Epstein's July 2019 arrest, his placement in SHU, the July 23 incident where he was found with material around his neck, his brief placement on suicide watch, his removal to psychological observation, the warning paperwork from the Marshals Service referencing suicidal tendencies, his repeated complaints about sleep and noise, and the major stressors piling up before his death, including bail denial, pending sex-trafficking charges, public disgrace, and the August 9 unsealing of roughly 2,000 pages of damaging material.The most important part is how many so called "institutional failures" the reconstruction identifies. Epstein was supposed to have an appropriate cellmate after coming off observation, but on the night he died he was left alone because his cellmate did not return from court, even though staff knew that hours earlier. The document says the required 30-minute rounds were documented as completed, but Tova Noel and Michael Thomas later stated they did not complete proper rounds at 3:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. The reconstruction also flags incomplete and inaccurate paperwork, missing signatures, inconsistent suicide-watch records, unexplained phone calls, failures to maintain direct observation, confusion in housing records, unsecured attorney log books, and a lack of psychological input in cellmate decisions. Its bottom line is not just that Epstein had suicide risk factors; it is that MCC New York's systems for monitoring, documenting, communicating, and managing those risks were chaotic, inconsistent, and in several key places flatly unreliable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00105651.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this week’s episode of Zone 7, Sergeant Eric McCants joins Sheryl McCollum to talk about leadership, community policing, and the mindset required to serve well in high-pressure environments. He discusses the importance of communication, building community trust, getting out of the patrol car, and knowing the people you serve before a crisis ever happens. Eric also addresses first responder mental health, the trauma that can linger after difficult calls, and why asking for help is not weakness but part of staying healthy enough to keep showing up for others. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl McCollum welcomes Eric McCants to Zone 7 (1:45) Leadership as impact, not title, and learning that not everyone leads the same way (4:15) “You versus you,” Extreme Ownership, and focusing on what you can control (7:15) Policing the Masters in Augusta and managing the large crowds, traffic, and public safety (8:45) Crime suppression, crisis intervention, and the realities of proactive policing (10:15) Why some people need accountability, while others need help, direction, or a second chance (13:30) Communication, rapport, and why the best officers know how to talk to people (14:45) Why getting out of the patrol car can build trust and help solve cases (18:15) Eric’s 12 Day Mindset Program and the power of writing goals down (22:45) First responder trauma, therapy, and knowing when to ask for help (25:45) Final reflections on leadership, service, and Sheryl’s closing quote from John Quincy Adams Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. Sergeant Eric McCants serves with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, where his leadership is rooted in accountability, communication, and community trust. His career has included work in campus safety, school resource policing, crime suppression, special operations, and federal task force operations with the U.S. Marshals Service. Eric is a certified instructor, speaker, mentor, and creator of the 12 Day Mindset Program, which focuses on resilience, personal ownership, and service with purpose. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine you've just escaped the worlds toughest prison, you're in the middle of the ocean so now what?!You and two other prisoners have a choice to make, board a raft made from raincoats or wait for the guards to catch-up with you who will throw you back inside for even longer, what are you choosing to do?…Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore part two of the worlds most famous prison break - It's the escape from Alcatraz.Make sure you've got your socks stuffed full of rocks and spoons stuffed down your pants because we're breaking out baby!!If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

On the April 10th edition: A joint operation between the U.S.Marshals Service and Clayton County led to the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms, and more than 75 arrests; Current gas prices in Georgia are below the national average; And a new bill awaiting the Governor's signature will make it more difficult for homeowners' associations to foreclose on members' homes over financial disputes.

On the April 10th edition: A joint operation between the U.S.Marshals Service and Clayton County led to the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms, and more than 75 arrests; Current gas prices in Georgia are below the national average; And a new bill awaiting the Governor's signature will make it more difficult for homeowners' associations to foreclose on members' homes over financial disputes.

Send us Fan MailLisa Davis is a technology executive who has served as CIO and tech leader for some of the world's most complex organizations, including Intel, Blue Shield of California, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Department of Defense. She is now focused on shaping the next generation of leaders and advocating for women and diverse talent in STEM through her board work, executive coaching, and her forthcoming book, The Only Woman in the Room: How to Win in a Workplace Still Built for Men.In this episode, Lisa draws on 30+ years leading technology at the highest levels of government and enterprise to make the case that the future of AI depends on who gets to build it, and as long as women remain locked out of those rooms, we are getting it dangerously wrong.In this conversation, we discuss:Why women's representation in STEM has fallen from 34% in the mid-1980s to 22% today, and why that decline is a crisis for the future of AI, not just the workplace.Why the real risk isn't the technology itself but the leadership teams making AI decisions without diverse voices at the table.The structural systems that were never designed for women to thrive, and why redesigning them is a business imperative, not a social favor.Why current corporate layoffs are being falsely attributed to AI, and what leaders need to start saying out loud.Why girls begin dropping out of math and science as early as middle school, how cultural norms around "bossiness" suppress leadership potential, and what parents and organizations can do to intervene earlier.What Lisa says women who finally reach the executive table must do differently, and why most don't.Resources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Lisa on LinkedIn or visit her website to learn more about her book.AI fun fact articleOn how to navigate life transitions with Bruce Feiler, award-winning author and popular TEDx speaker 

Ep. 81 - This is a gripping look at the high-stakes world of the U.S. Marshals Service with retired Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Bobby “LED” Ledogar who committed 25 years to the agency handling high-profile extraditions, hunting fugitives and nearly losing his life serving high-risk warrants.It is also a deeply personal account of what it was like to lose everything at the hands of the very institution he served because he chose to be a whistleblower in a discrimination case against one of his own deputy marshals. What you'll also find in this episode is Bobby's indomitable spirit and the strength he drew on to not only fight for what's right, but also to fight back. Bobby joined the U.S. Marshals Service in 1995 as a Deputy U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of New York/Brooklyn. In 2010, he promoted to Supervisor of the Warrants Squad assigned to the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force where he led a team of twelve marshals. Prior to joining the Marshals, Bobby served seven years in the U.S. Navy as a Master-at-Arms deployed to combat zones during Operation Desert Storm.Bobby shares behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most dramatic operations of his career including apprehending a violent MS-13 gang member; his involvement in the extradition of El Chapo; as well as tracking down a double-murder suspect who had evaded capture for more than 16 years – Andre Neverson – a U.S. Marshals “15 Most Wanted” fugitive featured on America's Most Wanted TV show.In 2015, Bobby supported Deputy U.S. Marshal Dawn Mahoney after she reported harassment and discrimination within the task force. As her supervisor and mentor, Bobby stood by her and testified on her behalf. What followed was swift and severe retaliation by the task force members identified in this whistleblower case involving a smear campaign that not only ended Bobby's career but also threatened his and his wife's safety ultimately forcing them to relocate from New York to Florida.In April 2020, just two months shy of his scheduled retirement, Bobby was terminated. The firing immediately stripped him of his pay, medical coverage, and pension—leaving him and his family financially and emotionally devastated. We talk about what has kept him going these past few years, the mission to get back what was taken from him, and where things stand now. Two organizations that supported Bobby from day one:The National Police Defense Foundation (NPDF), which put a legal defense fund in place for the legal expenses Bobby has incurred with his case that is now before the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB). The NPDF is a nationally renowned and congressionally recognized non-profit that provides free medical and legal support services to the law enforcement community. https://npdf.org/ The other non-profit of which Bobby is a board member is the Federal Enforcement of Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF), a non-profit whose mission is to provide emergency funding to the Federal Law Enforcement Community. https://www.fehsf.org/ You can connect with Bobby on LinkedIn under Robert Ledogar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ledogar-276277146/ Thanks for listening to On Being a Police Officer. YOU are what keeps me going.Find me on my social or email me your thoughts:Instagram: on_being_a_police_officerFacebook: On Being a Police Officer Abby@Ellsworthproductions.comwww.onbeingapoliceofficer.com©Abby Ellsworth. All booking, interviews, editing, and production by Abby Ellsworth. Music courtesy of freesound.org

Iran's MuddyWater breaches multiple U.S. organizations. The FBI probes a breach of wiretap management systems. A China-linked threat actor targets South American telecoms. Cisco patches critical firewall flaws. CISA flags actively exploited bugs in Hikvision cameras and Rockwell industrial systems. A House committee advances the controversial KIDS online safety bill. The FBI arrests a suspect accused of stealing millions in seized crypto from the U.S. Marshals Service. Ben Yelin and Ethan Cook unpack the dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon. Wikimedia worm wreaks widespread wiki woes.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today, we're bringing you a featured conversation from our Caveat podcast, where Ben Yelin sits down with N2K Lead Analyst Ethan Cook to unpack the fallout between the Pentagon and Anthropic, what led to the deal unraveling, and what it means as the government pivots to a similar AI contracting agreement with OpenAI. You can listen to their full conversation here and catch new episodes of Caveat featuring Dave and Ben every Thursday with special appearances by Ethan. Selected Reading Iranian APT Hacked US Airport, Bank, Software Company (SecurityWeek) Tech Giants, Washington Rally for Anthropic in Pentagon Feud (GovInfo Security) FBI investigates breach of surveillance and wiretap systems (Bleeping Computer) Chinese state hackers target telcos with new malware toolkit (Bleeping Computer) Cisco Patches 48 Firewall Vulnerabilities with Two CVSS 10 Flaws (Hackread) CISA Flags Hikvision Camera & Rockwell Logix Vulnerabilities as Actively Exploited (SOCRadar) House panel marks up kids digital safety act amid Democrat backlash (The Record) US contractor's son arrested over alleged $46M crypto theft (The Register) Wikipedia hit by self-propagating JavaScript worm that vandalized pages (Bleeping Computer) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://rhr.tv/stream U.S. Government Contractor Arrested for Stealing $46M from U.S. Marshals Service — https://x.com/fbidirectorkash/status/2029574256959389933 Polymarket Prediction Market: Next Supreme Leader of Iran — https://polymarket.com/event/who-will-be-next-supreme-leader-of-iran-515 X Sharing User Data with Israel via Au10tix Verification — https://x.com/isfjmocha/status/2028407560382841305 GrapheneOS Partners with Motorola for Privacy-Focused Devices — https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsykcl7urukyh4g3s56rhlwthmyu66ggm9zr9q2sunjengtnug5geqx7ww3f STRIKE Now Available in NY, Rolls Out Line of Credit Product Bitwise Donates $233K to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers — https://x.com/bitwise/status/2029245847620530531 Gabon | Government Suspends Social Media Access Nationwide Last week, officials in Gabon suspended access to social media platforms indefinitely. To justify the suspension, the country's telecommunications agency said it observed “content that undermines human dignity, the country's institutions, and national security” on digital platforms, but independent voices condemned the action as an obvious crackdown on dissent. Users of TikTok and Meta's platforms, including Facebook and WhatsApp, reported widespread disruptions beginning Wednesday, Feb. 18, which have widely disrupted people's ability to communicate. Freedom tech like Bitchat, which provides offline messaging capabilities, and Nostr, a protocol for decentralized, censorship-resistant communication, will continue to play important roles in preserving speech, expression, and communication as authoritarian regimes increasingly restrict internet freedom. FinancialFreedomReport.org Stealth: Private Bitcoin Wallet Privacy Auditor Tool — https://x.com/brenorb/status/2028897371749269890 Cake Wallet Launches Lightning Network Integration — https://x.com/cakewallet/status/2028531059160182943 Tailrelay: Simplified Start9 Access via Tailscale — https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs9wqhks48fhvxz7j4ngl9mxgsqyempy7g2ywl4kn4km79shzuqulgsn4j65 YakiHonne Update: Scheduled Notes and New Features — https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsruj5rf9s6rqpzdvpsyc2end2jtn3hyqe8s8ggwld3pmn397r63nqm3p3rn Wisp: New Android Nostr Client in Beta — https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsddm6payrqvnultvp6n7ck69jwax74e3f7y3278qnhutdu33amxpc5rm3ze A Unified Command-Line Tool for All Google Workspace APIs, Built for Humans and AI Agents — https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli OpenClaw Surpasses React in GitHub Stars — https://x.com/openclaw/status/2028347703621464481 AI Agents Prefer Bitcoin: Research on Monetary Preferences — https://moneyforai.org 3:54 - Iran 14:24 - Dashboard 16:04 - More Iran 42:29 - Daghita 45:34 - Au10tix 47:54 - Moto Graphene 51:24 - Zaps 54:19 - Strike NY 1:00:54 - Bitwise 1:05:14 - HRF Story of the Week 1:08:09 - Stealth wallet 1:12:39 - Chamath fud 1:19:29 - Software updates 1:36:54 - BPI AI money test 1:44:24 - Macro talk Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Strike https://strike.me/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ Salt of the Earth https://drinksote.com/rhr Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/marty Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

Send a textThis episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service brings the heat with Jayne Hutchison, who walks us through her career transition into her current role as a Marshal with the Saskatchewan Marshals Service—one of the newest and fastest-evolving law enforcement agencies in Canada. Jayne reflects on her path through the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol and Alberta Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, and what it really takes to step into a brand-new policing mandate. We dig into the realities of the demanding POPAT physical test, the importance of adaptability, and why chasing your goals—especially when they feel uncomfortable—matters. She also breaks down the collaborative mandate of the Saskatchewan Marshal Service, their current focus on warrant apprehension, and how they're supporting agencies across the province as the organization rapidly grows. If you've ever been curious about a career with the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, this episode is a must-listen—and yes, Jayne makes it clear: reach out and ask questions. Opportunity favours the bold.

U.S. government's crypto stolen? The U.S. Marshals Service is investigating allegations that the son of a government contractor stole over $40 million in seized crypto. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT identified the alleged thief as John “Lick” Daghita, son of CMDSS president Dean Daghita. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Maleeka “Mollie” Boone, a Navajo girl who'd gone missing in the community of Coalmine near Tuba City, Ariz. marks the second time an alert system has been used in search of a Native American since its implementation last year. As KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio reports, that search is now over. The FBI Phoenix Field Office confirmed that Boone's body was found on Friday following a multiagency search that included law enforcement authorities from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, U.S. Marshals Service, Coconino County Sheriff's Office, and Flagstaff Police Department. “To learn that this search has ended in loss is a pain beyond words.” Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren took to social media to share his condolences – not just for Maleeka, but also 3-year-old Karson Apodaca, who was killed during a Christmas parade. “In just the past few weeks, with the tragedy in Kayenta and now this heartbreaking news from Coalmine, our Nation has endured tremendous pain. These moments remind us just how sacred our children are and how deeply connected every life is within our Navajo community. May we honor Maleeka's spirit by cherishing and protecting every child across the Navajo Nation.” The investigation into Maleeka's death is being handled by the FBI and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonathan Juárez (@pueblobaddie) On the opening day of the New Mexico legislative session Tuesday, a protest was held at the state capitol in Santa Fe. KUNM's Jeanette DeDios (Jicarilla Apache and Diné) spoke to Indigenous people at the event. Hundreds of New Mexicans rallied and marched up the steps towards the Roundhouse. Oglala Sioux Nation member John Swift Bird led the march with other Native drummers. “The energy always, always gets to the people. People have always resonated to the singing and to the energy of it.” He's been advocating back and forth between New Mexico and South Dakota ever since the 2016 protests in Standing Rock against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Longtime activist Elder Kathy Sanchez (San Ildefonso Pueblo) gave a blessing and told attendees to not give up. “Every thing that is brought forth in a good way will survive, because all of us are not giving up on each other.” Siihasin Hope from the Mescalero Apache and Diné Nations is an advocate for the Southwest Solidarity Network and Revolutionary 2 Spirit Collective. Hope is advocating for land and water protections and says  it's important for Indigenous people to understand and exercise their rights. “It’s the only reason that we have them, is because people before us, our ancestors before us, have fought for us to be here. Have fought for us to have the right to, you know, live.” She wants lawmakers and the governor to continue upholding tribal consultation on Native issues and says she and other advocates will continue to fight for tribal rights. Photograph and MMIP activist Amanda Freeman stands before two portraits on January 14, 2026. (Photo: Brian Bull / KLCC) The founder of a Missing and Murdered Indigenous People organization is sharing the faces of those affected by the crisis. KLCC's Brian Bull (Nez Perce) reports on a new exhibition in Salem, Oreg. Amanda Freeman founded Ampkwa Advocacy and has displayed nearly three dozen photos of Native people who have lost a relative or have suffered domestic violence or addiction. It's titled, “Ampkwa: munk lush nsayka shawash tilixam”, which means “Healing our Indigenous relatives.” Red hand prints and a long red trailing dress adorn the walls and wrap around each portrait. Freeman says she wants visitors to leave with one impression. “I would like them to remember that we're not disposable. And actually leave with the mindset of, “Let me share this information because I had no idea. Because any awareness is good awareness.” A reception and artist's talk will be held January 28. The exhibit runs through February 6 at the Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery at Chemeketa Community College. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out the latest episode of Native America Calling Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Native activists prepare for ongoing resistance and documentation as federal crackdowns expand

Actor Timothy Busfield has surrendered to New Mexico authorities after days of being sought by police with U.S. Marshals assistance. Tonight we break down the arrest warrant, grooming allegations, and what comes next. On this episode of Surviving the Survivor, we're unpacking the breaking development that actor and TV director Timothy Busfield has surrendered to police after authorities said they were unable to locate him and asked the U.S. Marshals Service to assist in the search. We examine what court records and news outlets report about the arrest warrant, the allegations involving two child actors, and how grooming and coercive control can unfold in high-trust environments like television sets. #BestGuests: Trauma-trained therapist Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW Licensed therapist and Duck Duck Groom author Anna Sonoda Santa Fe criminal defense attorney John Day, Esq. #TimothyBusfield #MelissaGilbert #BusfieldArrested #SurvivingTheSurvivor #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Grooming #CoerciveControl #CriminalDefense #BreakingNewsSupport the show & be a part of #STSNation:Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MUSICSammy Hagar will bring his Best of All Worlds tour back this summer, from June 13th in St. Louis through June 27th in Oxon Hill, Maryland, with Rick Springfield opening all the shows except June 26th and 27th. Tickets go on sale Friday. Jelly Roll, Shinedown, Creed and Kid Rock will headline various stops of the Rock the Country festival this summer. Jelly will headline Bloomington, Georgia May 30th and Ashland, Kentucky July 10th. Creed will headline July 25th and Creed the 26th in Anderson, South Carolina. Kid Rock will headline Belleville, Texas May 2nd, Bloomington, Georgia May 29th, Sioux Falls, South Dakota June 27th, and Hastings, Michigan on August 8th.Speaking of Country: Chris Stapleton's song "Tennessee Whiskey" is now officially the first country song ever to hit Double Diamond. That means it has more than 20 million units sold. TVNBC has pulled Thursday's episode of "Law & Order: SVU" because it features Timothy Busfield, who's facing child sexual abuse charges. The U.S. Marshals Service has joined the Albuquerque Police Department in the search for actor and director Timothy Busfield, whose location remains unknown days after an arrest warrant was issued in a child sex abuse case.Busfield faces two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse in connection with alleged incidents involving 11-year-old twin boys who worked on the TV series The Cleaning Lady, authorities said.The warrant was issued January 9th, and law enforcement has not yet taken Busfield into custody, a police spokesperson said. U.S. Marshals are assisting with locating and apprehending him.Busfield, known for roles in The West Wing and Thirtysomething, has denied the allegations. His wife, actress Melissa Gilbert, has not commented publicly. Kit Harington, known for his role as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, expressed his anger over a fan petition demanding HBO remake the show's eighth and final season. https://www.superherohype.com/tv/647083-kit-harington-talks-idiocy-game-of-thrones-petition-over-ending The 50th Survivor season is resurrecting the live finale to end the upcoming season. https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/survivor-live-finale-returns MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:The streaming premiere of "The Running Man" on Paramount+. Thora Birch and her husband got into a really intense screaming match with an autograph seeker who was apparently being too pushy. https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/12/thora-birch-husband-autograph-fight-beverly-hills/ Thanks to the success of "Avatar: Fire and Ash", Zoe Saldana is now THE highest-grossing actor of all time with $16.8 billion at the box office throughout her career. AND FINALLYAt the Golden Globes, host Nikki Glaser joked that all we know about Leonardo DiCaprio's personal life is what he said in a 1991 interview with "Teen Beat" magazine.Well, somebody dug up that interview, so we could discover MORE personal info about Leo. Here's what we learned: https://www.eonline.com/news/1427218/golden-globes-2026-leonardo-dicaprios-1991-teen-beat-interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The two-week effort, called Operation Northern Lights, was led by the U.S. Marshals Service and resulted in the recovery of 43 missing children from 14 counties across North Florida, with additional rescues in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded live on stage in front of a packed audience at the 2025 IAFCI Conference in Oklahoma City, today's episode of The Protectors Podcast features U.S. Marshals Service veteran Kaitlyn Kent. Kaitlyn breaks down how following the money helps close violent cases and how the IAFCI's network gives investigators the edge. Her perspective comes straight from the front lines of the Marshals Service, where financial leads can make or break a case. This is the kind of insight most people never get to hear.The Protectors Podcast - Powered by Partnerships That Close Cases.________________________________IAFCI CONTACT INFO:IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/Phone: 916-939-5000Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com

Gavin de Becker is a security specialist and author whose work focuses on predicting and preventing violence. He founded Gavin de Becker & Associates in 1978, a firm that advises and protects some of the world's most high-profile figures and organizations, and has developed widely used threat assessment tools such as MOSAIC for governmental agencies including the U.S. Marshals Service and Central Intelligence Agency. De Becker has served as an advisor to three U.S. presidents and earned accolades for his impact on public safety protocols. His bestselling book, The Gift of Fear, has helped shape public understanding of violence prevention and continues to be a reference in the field. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: Athletic Nicotine https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter

Enter the 36 Chambers of intellectual property as hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue spin the story of Wu-Tang Clan's mysterious, one-of-a-kind album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, and the first-of-its-kind legal case it inspired. From Staten Island's kung-fu-infused hip-hop origins to a high-stakes sale cloaked in secrecy, Michael and Joe trace how a creative experiment in artistic exclusivity turned into a potential landmark in trade secret law. When Wu-Tang recorded a single physical copy of Shaolin and sold it under an ultra-restrictive contract, few imagined the album would pass through the hands of a disgraced pharma executive, the U.S. Marshals Service, and finally a blockchain collective (PleasrDAO). Now, this rare recording sits at the crossroads of copyright, contract law, and the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). Listeners will hear how secrecy became the source of value, why traditional copyright doctrines fall short in this context, and what this case reveals about the future of digital ownership, exclusivity, and authenticity. Along the way, the hosts connect the dots from Banksy's self-shredding artwork to Coca-Cola's guarded formula, exploring how the world's rarest album could redefine how we protect creative works.

Join the ladies of MACABRE for part one of this two-part plunge into the twisted world of executions throughout history. From ancient arenas to modern death chambers, humanity has always treated death as a form of macabre theatre—sometimes with audience participation, or animals, and insects. Buckle up for your dose of medical macabre, shocking ingenuity, and blood-soaked history. Now… off with their heads.Spotify subscribers get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes .Paid supporters on Patreon, Join us for Macabre Movie Nights and Game Nights :⁠⁠⁠ Macabre Patreon⁠⁠⁠Send in your stories for a future listener episode!Email us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at :⁠⁠⁠ MacabrePodcast⁠⁠⁠Get Macabre Exclusive Merch ⁠ www.gothiccthreads.comSourceshttps://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/botched-executions-0017362https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executions/botched-executionshttps://www.history.co.uk/article/8-famous-botched-executionsWard, Richard, editor. A Global History of Execution and the Criminal Corpse. Palgrave Macmillan, 2015. “Introduction: A Global History of Execution and the Criminal Corpse.” NCBI Bookshelf, National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK379343/“Garrote.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/topic/garrote. Accessed [add access date].“Garrote.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrote. Accessed [add access date].“Salvador Puig Antich.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Puig_Antich. Accessed [add access date].“Spanish Executions.” Capital Punishment U.K., www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/spain.html. Accessed [add access date].Harmon, Jennifer, et al. “Strangulation Injuries.” StatPearls, StatPearls Publishing, National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2023, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459282/. Accessed [add access date].Petrocelli, Michael, and Richard A. Jaffe. “Ligature Strangulation: Forensic and Medico-Legal Aspects.” PubMed Central, U.S. National Library of Medicine, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/. Accessed [add access date].Constitución Española de 1978.Gobierno de España, 1978. Official legal document abolishing the garrote and capital punishment in civilian law.“History of the Death Penalty” – Death Penalty Information Center (U.S.)Link: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/resources-high-school/about-the-death-penalty/history-of-the-death-penalty Death Penalty Information CenterGood for U.S. historical timelines of execution practices.“Executions Overview” – Death Penalty Information CenterLink: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executions/executions-overview Death Penalty Information Center“Introduction: A Global History of Execution and the Criminal Corpse” – National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) / Book chapterLink: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK379343/ NCBI"13 of the most brutal execution methods from the ancient world” – History UKLink: https://www.history.co.uk/articles/the-most-brutal-methods-of-execution-from-the-ancient-world Sky HISTORY TV channel“Readings – History of the Death Penalty | The Execution” – PBS / FRONTLINELink: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/history-of-the-death-penalty/ PBS“Historical Federal Executions” – U.S. Marshals ServiceLink: https://www.usmarshals.gov/who-we-are/history/historical-reading-room/historical-federal-executions U.S. Marshals Service

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – More than thirty children are rescued from human traffickers in a powerful mission led by the U.S. Marshals Service. This story reveals the strength of unity between law enforcement, communities, and advocacy groups. It highlights how awareness, compassion, and technology work together to protect the vulnerable and bring light where darkness once ruled...

In the early days after the escape, the manhunt for Vicky and Casey White expanded rapidly from a local search into a national operation that drew in multiple federal agencies. At first, authorities treated it as a potential abduction, believing the veteran officer had been taken hostage by a dangerous inmate serving a 75-year sentence for attempted murder. But as inconsistencies piled up, the focus shifted. The U.S. Marshals Service quickly joined the investigation, launching a multi-state search that spanned Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky. They released detailed bulletins with Casey's tattoos and Vicky's vehicle descriptions, warning the public that the escapee was considered “armed and extremely dangerous.” Media coverage exploded, with photos of the pair dominating national headlines as the story morphed from a kidnapping mystery into a full-blown fugitive romance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

In this rare and candid conversation, Todd Chrisley sits down with Billy Marshall, Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Together, they open up about life inside the prison system, the realities of incarceration, and what change might look like from both personal and institutional perspectives.This interview goes beyond headlines to explore Todd's personal experience serving time in the federal prison system, Billy Marshall's role leading the BOP and overseeing federal corrections, and honest discussions about reform, accountability, and the future of corrections in America.Whether you've followed Todd's story from the start or you're interested in learning more about how the federal prison system really works, this conversation gives insight you won't hear anywhere else.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!- Cowboy Colostrum: Visit www.cowboycolostrum.com and get 25% OFF your entire order when you use code CHRISLEY at checkout! #CowboyColostrumPod- Clean Safe Products: Go to www.cleansafeproducts.com/CHRISLEY today to get $15 OFF the Green Mitt Kit, the world's easiest soft surface cleaning solution!- Jones Road Beauty: Use code CHRISLEY at www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad- Just Thrive: Go to www.justthrivehealth.com/CONFESSIONS to save 20%! Take the 90-Day Just Thrive Challenge today because when your gut thrives, you thrive!- Genesis Gold Group: Visit www.chrisleylovesgold.com today for your FREE Family Wealth Protection Gold Guide and join thousands of Americans who've protected their legacy with real assets!- Superpower: Go to www.superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodFOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:Todd Chrisley:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/toddchrisley)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/toddchrisley)Julie Chrisley:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/juliechrisley)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/JulieChrisley)Chrisley Confessions 2.0:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/chrisleyconfessions2.0)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisleyconfessions2.0)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisleyConfessions)Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective)Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/thecastcollective)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective)About Billy Marshall:William K. Marshall III is the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Director Marshall was sworn in on April 21, 2025, and assumed responsibility for the operation of 122 BOP facilities, six regional offices, two staff training centers, and 22 residential reentry management offices. He is responsible for the oversight and management of approximately 36,000 staff members and 156,000 federal inmates.Director Marshall began his law enforcement career with the West Virginia State Police in Huntington, where he was honored as the 1995 National Association of Police Organizations West Virginia Police Officer of the Year. He transferred to the Interstate Drug Interdiction Team and worked with the West Virginia Worker's Compensation Fraud Task Force, as well as on drug task forces in Charleston and Parkersburg. His exemplary service led to his selection for the IRS Criminal Investigation Division's Fraud Task Force, working out of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia in Charleston, during which time he also received a deputation from the U.S. Marshals Service.Promoted to Sergeant in 2006, Director Marshall later became the Commander of the Pleasants County Detachment before serving as Commander of the Wood County Detachment. He was then selected as the Deputy Director of Traffic Records at State Police Headquarters, where he collaborated with the Governor's Highway Safety Program. In 2010, Director Marshall returned to Wood County to resume command until his retirement in July 2017, concluding more than 25 years of service with the West Virginia State Police.Following his retirement, Director Marshall was appointed as the first Director of Corrections Investigations for the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety (now known as the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security). He was also designated the Director of the Division of Juvenile Services. Under the newly formed Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, he served as Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau of Juvenile Services until Governor Jim Justice appointed him as the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation in January 2023.Director Marshall earned his undergraduate degree from Marshall University and is a graduate of the West Virginia State Police Academy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Day in Legal History: Judiciary Act of 1789On September 24, 1789, Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789, formally titled An Act to Establish the Judicial Courts of the United States. This foundational statute created the structure of the federal judiciary as we know it today, establishing a three-tiered court system consisting of district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme Court. At the top sat a six-member Supreme Court, with one Chief Justice and five Associate Justices. The Act also created 13 district courts and three circuit courts, aligning largely with state boundaries, and assigned federal judges to serve on both district and circuit courts—a practice known as “circuit riding.”The Act gave federal courts jurisdiction over a wide range of cases, including those involving federal law, disputes between states, and cases between citizens of different states. It also authorized the Supreme Court to review decisions from state courts when federal law was at issue, a power that would later be affirmed in Martin v. Hunter's Lessee (1816). The Act created the office of the Attorney General, tasked with representing the United States in legal matters, and laid the groundwork for the U.S. Marshals Service.One of the most controversial provisions was Section 25, which allowed the Supreme Court to overturn state court decisions that conflicted with federal law or the U.S. Constitution—an early assertion of federal supremacy. The Act was largely the product of compromise, balancing the concerns of Federalists, who favored a strong national judiciary, and Anti-Federalists, who feared centralized power.The Judiciary Act of 1789 was signed into law by President George Washington on the same day he nominated the first justices to the Supreme Court. Chief among them was John Jay, who became the nation's first Chief Justice. The Act did not resolve all questions about federal judicial power, but it laid a durable foundation that, with amendments, remains in place more than two centuries later.The Justice Department's “weaponization” working group, led by controversial interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin, has launched an inquiry into alleged improper practices at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). In a June letter to then-Acting PTO Director Coke Morgan Stewart, Martin accused the agency of covertly targeting certain patent applications—especially those in the electrical and artificial intelligence fields—for secret scrutiny and delay. He alleged the existence of a Biden-era revival of the discontinued Sensitive Application Warning System (SAWS), a program once used to quietly flag questionable applications without applicant knowledge. To be clear, these “questionable applications” were for things like free energy systems and so-called “miracle cures.”Martin, who framed his inquiry as part of enforcing President Trump's executive orders on transparency, claimed Stewart had uncovered and ended the secretive policy. The letter demanded records related to the review of AI-related patents and other complex applications. The investigation was triggered by a PTO presentation highlighting a study on “patent thickets,” or overlapping patent claims in large families, which revealed examiner challenges in identifying double patenting issues in up to 22% of cases.Critics argue that such behind-the-scenes programs lack transparency and due process for inventors. Veteran patent attorney Tom Franklin warned that any flagging system that denies applicants notice and opportunity to respond undermines legal fairness. However, some public interest advocates, like Alex Moss, defended the PTO's efforts to improve patent quality, dismissing claims of illegality as political posturing.Martin's involvement has drawn scrutiny given his record of dismissing January 6 prosecutions, purging prosecutors, and publicly airing inflammatory and racist remarks, including blaming “crazy Black ladies” for his firing from CNN. Now awaiting Senate confirmation for the U.S. Attorney role in D.C., Martin's actions at DOJ—and this patent investigation—are fueling growing opposition in Congress.DOJ ‘Weaponization' Leader Sought Info on Patent Office ProgramA federal judge has extended an injunction blocking the Trump administration from imposing political and ideological conditions on federal grant funding. The order, issued by Judge Richard Seeborg of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, follows a previous temporary restraining order granted in August. The court found that cities and counties led by Fresno, California, are likely to succeed in their lawsuit, which argues the administration exceeded its legal authority and violated constitutional protections.The plaintiffs challenge a series of Trump executive orders, including one from August 7, which restricted federal funding from being used to support policies involving racial equity, environmental justice, transgender rights, immigration protections, and what it called “anti-American values.” Local governments say they were told to strip grant applications of any mention of “equity” or related concepts, or risk losing funding. Fresno reported receiving a letter from HUD on August 18, questioning its compliance with these mandates.Judge Seeborg agreed the orders may violate multiple legal provisions, including the Spending Clause, the Fifth and Tenth Amendments, and the Administrative Procedure Act. The court found that the conditions were likely arbitrary, beyond the scope of the administration's statutory authority, and unconstitutional. The administration had asked that any injunction be narrowly tailored, but Seeborg extended the broader block on enforcing these grant conditions.Trump Further Blocked From Imposing Federal Grant ConditionsU.S. law schools are reporting record-breaking first-year enrollment in 2025, driven by an 18% surge in applicants—a sharp jump following an already strong admissions cycle in 2024. Elon University School of Law is among seven schools announcing their largest-ever incoming classes, while at least ten others, including Harvard, reported their biggest first-year cohorts in over a decade. Harvard Law School enrolled 579 students this fall, up 3% from its norm and the largest class since at least 2011.The full scope of national enrollment won't be known until the American Bar Association releases official numbers in December, but early reports suggest crowded campuses and logistical challenges like classroom capacity and student support services. The University of Hawaii, Liberty University, Rutgers, Pace, and several regional law schools also saw record or near-record first-year intake.While law school deans are celebrating the growth, some industry experts are cautious. Nikia Gray of the National Association for Law Placement warned that an influx of graduates in 2028 could saturate the job market, especially as law firms scale back entry-level hiring due to AI advancements. Still, others see opportunity—Southern Illinois Law Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson noted rising student numbers may help address access-to-justice issues in underserved regions, or “legal deserts.”The last major spike in law school enrollment came in 2021 amid COVID-19, but that cohort graduated into a strong job market. Whether the class of 2028 will enjoy similar employment success is uncertain, as economic conditions and tech disruption may shift in the coming years.Applicant boom drives record first-year law school classes | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

When a woman is found dead in her front door, detectives scramble to uncover who could be behind the shocking crime - only to encounter a man who chillingly referred to himself as “Michael Myers”. Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderwithmyhusband NEW MERCH LINK: https://mwmhshop.com Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Twitch: twitch.tv/throatypie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothedarkpod/ Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbh-B5Or9CT8Hutw1wfYqQ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-dark/id1662304327 Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36SDVKB2MEWpFGVs9kRgQ7 Case Sources: People - https://people.com/man-killed-pregnant-girlfriend-learns-fate-connected-three-others-murders-11680948  Shelby County District Attorney's Office - https://www.scdag.com/news-releases/self-proclaimed-serial-killer-joshua-dotson-sentenced-to-additional-159-years-for-triple-homicide-total-sentence-now-totals-261-years-for-five-murders  NBC News - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-serial-killer-likened-michael-myers-gets-250-years-total-pri-rcna192585  USA Today - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/17/joshua-dotson-tennessee-serial-killer-sentenced/78975182007/  WREG Memphis - https://wreg.com/news/memphis-murder-suspect-added-to-tennessees-most-wanted-list/ https://wreg.com/news/local/serial-killer-pleads-guilty-to-3-more-murders/  https://wreg.com/news/friends-of-19-year-old-shooting-victim-demand-justice/  https://wreg.com/news/man-shot-dead-in-south-memphis-suspect-on-the-run/  https://wreg.com/news/murder-suspect-now-in-custody-after-deaths-of-four-people-claims-innocence-in-facebook-posts/  Fox 13 Memphis - https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/i-m-a-serial-killer-memphis-man-admits-to-additional-murders-during-trial-testimony/article_1551a612-618e-11ef-a746-6bd99d935bd2.html  https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/memphis-man-found-guilty-for-murder-of-girlfriend-unborn-child-lawyer-says/article_347fc9e4-60bf-11ef-809f-5fb5296a7c89.html  https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/no-remorse-judge-sentences-self-proclaimed-serial-killer-to-100-plus-years/article_5e4126a4-97a3-11ef-a976-4347d4330784.html  Action News 5 - https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/10/31/man-who-called-himself-michael-myers-during-trial-sentenced-102-years-murders-pregnant-girlfriend-unborn-baby/ U.S. Marshals Service - https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-task-force-looking-first-degree-murder-suspect  WKRN - https://www.wkrn.com/news/crime-tracker/memphis-fugitive-on-tbi-most-wanted-list-captured-near-nashville/  Butler and Quinn - https://www.butlerandquinn.com/blog/should-you-testify-in-your-own-defense/  Law and Crime - https://lawandcrime.com/crime/i-am-michael-myers-man-who-called-himself-a-serial-killer-while-testifying-in-own-defense-for-murdering-pregnant-girlfriend-is-sentenced-on-halloween/  AOL News - https://www.aol.com/tennessee-serial-killer-called-self-235215133.html Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201805/why-many-serial-killers-crave-public-notoriety Serenity Funeral Homes - https://www.serenityfuneralhomememphis.com/obituaries/Reginald-Maurice-Anderson?obId=14801811#/obituaryInfo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ralph welcomes Palestinian-American writer, activist, and scientist Susan Abulhawa to discuss the ongoing Palestinian genocide and the evidence that supports a vastly higher death toll in Gaza.Susan Abulhawa is a Palestinian-American writer and political activist. She is the author of Mornings in Jenin—translated into thirty languages—and The Blue Between Sky and Water. Born to refugees of the Six Day War of 1967, she moved to the United States as a teenager, graduated in biomedical science, and established a career in medical science. In July 2001, she founded “Playgrounds for Palestine,” a non-governmental children's organization dedicated to upholding the Right to Play for Palestinian children.I consider this, first of all, immoral. It's disrespecting the Palestinian dead while they kill the Palestinians who are still alive with US bombers and artillery shells and other weapons coming from Washington, D.C. And it underestimates the kind of urgency that should be confronting this genocide.Ralph NaderThis is something that I think generations will study for a very long time to come. The complicity of Western media across the board is no less criminal than the genocide itself.Susan AbulhawaThis is a complete wiping out of life. A total destruction. And it's completely driven by this unfathomable hate and colonial arrogance and Jewish supremacy and this notion of entitlement. Of being favored by God, of being promised some real estate by a real-estate-agent Lord. I mean, it beggars belief the narratives that we see spoken in mainstream outlets and in the halls of power. Truly, it beggars belief.Susan AbulhawaNo, I don't believe Israel has a right to exist. It has never had a right to exist. No political entities have a right to exist. People have a right to exist. They have a right to exist in their own homeland with dignity. People have a right to universal dignity. A supremacist ideology—and that's ultimately what Zionism is predicated on, on supremacy and entitlement for a group of people at the detriment of another group of people—that is not a right, and it should never be a right. It should be anathema, in fact.Susan AbulhawaNews 9/5/25* The Intercept reports AIPAC has lost another Democratic ally in Congress. Congresswoman Deborah Ross of North Carolina has pledged that she will not accept AIPAC campaign contributions in her 2026 reelection bid. In previous elections, Ross has accepted over $100,000 in AIPAC donations. This comes on the heels of another North Carolina Congresswoman, Valerie Foushee – who received over $800,000 in AIPAC contributions – also renouncing donations from the group. As the Intercept notes, in June, the North Carolina Democratic Party adopted a resolution calling for a “complete arms embargo on all military aid to Israel until it ends its apartheid rule of Palestinians.” Dr. Paul McAllister, a reverend and chair of the Interfaith Caucus of the North Carolina Democratic Party, is quoted saying “AIPAC uses the muscle of their resources to oust anyone who disagrees with them regarding Israel, the conduct of Israel and the atrocities that may be committed by the government of Israel — so it is good that Deborah Ross is willing to recognize and acknowledge that.”* In more Israel news, a new aid flotilla bound for Gaza departed from Genoa, Italy last Sunday. Unlike previous flotillas however, this one carries the protection of a surprising group: Italian dockworkers. According to POLITICO EU, “Speaking at a rally on the docks of Genoa, one of Europe's largest ports, a dockworker representing the USB union said…‘Around mid-September, these boats will arrive near the coast of Gaza. If we lose contact with our boats, with our comrades, even for just 20 minutes, we will shut down all of Europe.'” Genoa has expressed unprecedented solidarity with Gaza. A food drive in the city collected “more than 300 tons of humanitarian aid…[and] over 40,000 people, including the city's mayor, Silvia Salis, joined a torchlit march through the streets in support of the [humanitarian flotilla on Saturday].” During the procession, Salis remarked “Every day I am proud to be the mayor of this city, but tonight, if possible, I am even more so.”* In yet another Israel story, Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, an Israeli cybersecurity apparatchik, who was arrested in August during an undercover operation “targeting child sex predators,” failed to appear for his court date in Nevada. Alexandrovich fled to Israel after being bailed out of jail in the U.S.; his lawyer, David Chesnoff, told the court that he told Alexandrovich not to attend the hearing. Judge Barbara Schifalacqua is now demanding that Alexandrovich appear before the court this week, but it remains to be seen whether he will actually show. This case has become politicized, with liberals and conservatives accusing one another of allowing Alexandrovich to flee the country. The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu falsely denied that Alexandrovich was arrested at all. This from Al Jazeera.* In more sex predator news, Representatives Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor-Greene held a press conference this week with survivors of abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein to push for full disclosure of the Justice Department's files on the case. At this conference, survivors also said they will release their own list of names. This comes amidst a renewed push for Congressional action spearheaded by the survivors. On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee released a batch of records, but most of these have been made public before. The survivors met with lawmakers this week, including Speaker Mike Johnson, who said “I think the Oversight probe is going to be wide and expansive, and they're going to follow the truth wherever it leads,” per the Washington Post. Congresswoman Nancy Mace was also seen emerging from a meeting with the survivors visibly upset, though we do not know what exactly was discussed in this meeting. What is clear is that the Epstein story is not going away any time soon.* In local news, the National Guard has shared a statement with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane in which they boast that, “Guardsmen have cleaned more than 3.2 miles of roadways, collected more than 500 bags of trash, and disposed of three truckloads of plant waste.” Looking beyond the absurdity of deploying the National Guard to pick up trash, Samuel Littauer, Commissioner of ANC 3C01 – a local government district in Washington – crunched the numbers and found that “DC's cleaning crews cover around 81 miles/day for around $150K/day… [while the] National Guard has cleaned a total of 3.2 miles and costs more than $1M/day.” This means, “It's about 170X more cost efficient per mile to fund DC's existing work.”* Yet, despite the staggering inefficiency of the federal occupation – to say nothing of the outrageous, authoritarian government overreach – D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed an order outlining how the District will “continue to work with the U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI, U.S. Park Police, the Drug Enforcement Administration, [and] the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,” according to WTOP. This report notes that, “Bowser's order provides a path for working with federal law enforcement…[a] public indication that federal law enforcement could remain in the city indefinitely.” Other D.C. officials, including the District's delegate in Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton, have decried the occupation. Unfortunately, Norton is not even afforded the power of a single vote in Congress. This debacle further underscores the necessity for sovereign statehood for D.C.* In more news of federal law enforcement overreach, Prem Thakker of Zeteo reports new figures that show, “61,226 people are currently in ICE detention — the highest number ever in US history.” Thakker goes on to report that “According to ICE data, 70% of these people have no criminal conviction.” This unjustifiable mass detention shows no signs of slowing down, with ICE being granted larger and larger budgets and more and more latitude by the administration. The parallels to other shadowy secret police organizations throughout history continue to grow more pronounced.* Labor Notes editor Luis Feliz Leon reports Columbia University is seeking to bust graduate worker unions – at Columbia and beyond. A statement from the union reads “Over the summer, the university expelled and suspended 80 students, eliminated all but ten…graduate instructor jobs, and filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge that could reshape the future of higher ed.” This marks yet another blow to the august reputation of Columbia, already damaged by their authoritarian overreaction to pro-Palestine protests and their capitulation to borderline extortion by Trump.* In the federal government, Trump continues to attack critical safety regulators. Reuters reports, “Two of the three remaining commissioners at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the U.S. nuclear safety watchdog, told a Senate hearing on Wednesday they feel President Donald Trump could fire them if they obstruct his goal to approve reactors faster.” Trump, via executive order, has committed the United States to, “fast-tracking new reactor licenses and quadrupling U.S. nuclear energy capacity by 2050…while also reducing staffing at the NRC.” The Commission is already down to just three members from its usual five and according to this report, “a dozen senior level managers…have left or announced they will leave since January, and…143 staff departed between January and June.” The Commission is currently considering five reactor applications and “expects another 25 to 30 soon.” Whatever one's thoughts are on nuclear energy in general, it is wildly irresponsible and dangerous to consider these reactor proposals by a commission short-staffed and constantly threatened with dismissal.* Finally, the Government Accountability Project has submitted a stunning whistleblower complaint on behalf of Chuck Borges, Chief Data Officer at the Social Security Administration. This complaint concerns “serious data security lapses, evidently orchestrated by DOGE officials, currently employed as SSA employees, that risk the security of over 300 million Americans' Social Security data…including apparent systemic data security violations, uninhibited administrative access to highly sensitive production environments, and potential violations of federal privacy laws by DOGE personnel.” The most critical violation is the DOGE staffers' move to “create a live copy of the country's Social Security information in a cloud environment that circumvents oversight.” As this complaint explains, “This vulnerable cloud environment is effectively a live copy of the entire country's Social Security information…that…lacks any security oversight from SSA or tracking to determine who is accessing or has accessed the copy of this data.” This includes “all data submitted in an application for a United States Social Security card—including the name of the applicant, place and date of birth, citizenship, race and ethnicity, parents' names and social security numbers, phone number, address, and other personal information.” If this data were to be compromised – as is eminently possible given the unsecured and unsupervised nature of the cloud copy, “Americans may be susceptible to widespread identity theft, may lose vital healthcare and food benefits, and the government may be responsible for re-issuing every American a new Social Security Number.” This staggering degree of carelessness and incompetence is almost unbelievable, if not for the fact that it comports perfectly with the DOGE track record. We can only hope lawmakers and regulators take swift action to shut down this ticking timebomb of data before it's too late.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Hurricane Erin Threatens East Coast, Beaches Closed; Texas House Approves Map Favoring GOP | NTD Good MorningHurricane Erin is moving north along the East Coast and is currently a Category 2 storm, with maximum sustained wind speeds of around 105 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center said Erin's winds have weakened slightly since Wednesday. The storm is currently southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and is moving north along the East Coast. Tropical storm-force winds are extending up to 300 miles from its center. Beaches all along the East Coast are being closed as dangerous conditions continue.The Texas House of Representatives approved new congressional maps on Wednesday after several hours of voting, following a two-week standoff in which Democrats fled the state in protest at the redistricting. President Donald Trump responded to the vote on social media, writing that “Texas never lets us down.” The map is now headed to the state Senate and could be signed into law by the end of this week. Meanwhile, California Democrats are working on their own redistricting plan, with their map expected to see a vote on the floor on Thursday. The new map would then be considered by California voters in a November poll.Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paid a visit on Wednesday to the hundreds of National Guard troops deployed in the District of Columbia, after nine days of federal control of D.C. law enforcement. Vance said that in the interim, there has been a 35 percent reduction in violent crime and an over 50 percent reduction in robberies. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said that 550 arrests have been made so far. The U.S. Marshals Service has also put out a notice for $500 rewards for information leading to arrests in Washington.

Vice President JD Vance visited National Guard troops in Washington, as the city entered its ninth day under federal control of law enforcement. The U.S. Marshals Service is now offering $500 rewards for tips leading to arrests in the capital.President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are working to arrange a direct meeting without him, though he's ready to join if needed. Meanwhile, fighting rages on, with a Russian drone reportedly crossing Ukraine's western border and exploding in NATO member Poland.In the Middle East, Israeli forces have officially begun the first phase of their plan to take Gaza City. The Israeli government has also approved construction of a new settlement east of Jerusalem.

Alec Baldwin’s countersuit tied to the fatal shooting on the film "Rust" back in court. A judge rules on whether the actor was defamed by the charges filed against him in Halyna Hutchins' death. President Trump has announced that more than 500 federal officers from the FBI, DEA, ATF, ICE, and the U.S. Marshals Service are being sent to Washington, D.C., for at least a week.In Atlanta, a routine arrest turned violent at the city’s Five Points MARTA station.In New York, the life of 46-year-old security guard Aland Etienne was honored in Brooklyn by hundreds of mourners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Day in Legal History: Switzerland's Federal CharterOn August 1, 1291, the seeds of what would become modern Switzerland were planted with the signing of the Federal Charter, or Bundesbrief, by the cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden. This wasn't the dramatic formation of a nation-state as we think of it today—it was three rural Alpine communities making a legal pact for mutual defense and cooperation in the face of growing Habsburg pressure. The document itself is barely over 300 words long, written in Latin, and mostly focuses on conflict resolution and how not to stab each other in the back (literally and figuratively). But make no mistake, this was a radical assertion of local legal autonomy during a time when imperial rule was the norm.The Federal Charter stands as an early example of federalism—three small political entities entering into a horizontal, legally binding agreement without ceding total sovereignty to a monarch or emperor. In legal terms, it was more covenant than constitution, but its emphasis on mutual aid, lawful arbitration, and collective security laid the groundwork for Switzerland's famously decentralized structure. The signatories agreed to resist foreign judges and unlawful acts of violence, a precursor to ideas we now enshrine in due process and the rule of law.This wasn't a flashy revolution. There were no declarations of independence or fiery speeches. Just some pragmatic legalese scratched onto parchment that said, in effect, “Let's have each other's backs, settle disputes fairly, and not get bossed around by some distant duke.” Over time, this unassuming agreement evolved into the Swiss model of federalism and neutrality that still defines the nation today. It's not just legal history—it's a reminder that even minimalist governance structures can have maximal staying power.Federal judges who issued rulings against Donald Trump's policies have come forward with disturbing accounts of harassment, threats, and violent intimidation. At a “Speak Up For Justice” event, five judges—including Chief U.S. District Judge John McConnell—described receiving death threats, being targets of “swatting” incidents, and even having pizzas delivered to their homes under the name of a murdered judge's son. McConnell, who blocked a major White House funding freeze earlier this year, disclosed that he received six credible death threats and over 400 hostile voicemails. One threat involved someone searching the dark web for his address, saying they wanted "Smith & Wesson to pay him a visit."Judge John Coughenour, who ruled against Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship, recounted a terrifying police raid on his home due to a false murder report. The FBI later alerted him to a bomb threat. Despite being appointed by Republican President Reagan, Coughenour criticized political attacks on the judiciary as damaging to democratic institutions. The White House called the threats unacceptable and emphasized the importance of judicial safety. On the same day as the event, the Senate confirmed Trump's nominee Gadyaces Serralta to lead the U.S. Marshals Service, who pledged to prioritize judge protection.By mid-June, 408 threats against 297 judges had been logged in the fiscal year. Judge Esther Salas, whose son was murdered in 2020, praised the speaking judges for breaking their silence in defense of judicial independence.US judges recount death threats, 'swatting' after rulings against Trump | ReutersAccording to exclusive reporting done by Reuters, the U.S. State Department plans to allocate up to $7.85 million to support deportation operations in Costa Rica, marking a significant expansion of American-backed regional immigration enforcement. The funds, redirected from an economic development account, will be transferred to the Department of Homeland Security, which will coordinate with Costa Rican authorities to carry out deportations of migrants—especially those transiting through the country en route to the U.S.This arrangement resembles a 2024 Biden-era agreement with Panama, where the U.S. financed detention and deportation of migrants moving northward. The new Costa Rica program is framed as a capacity-building effort that will fund deportation logistics and training on asylum screening. Still, critics warn it could deny vulnerable populations fair access to asylum protections.The plan follows a Trump administration request earlier in the year for Costa Rica to accept 200 migrants from Africa, Asia, and Europe previously detained in the U.S. Many of them remain in Costa Rica, raising questions about long-term outcomes. Details on when deportations will begin or the final destination countries remain unclear.Officials have also acknowledged that some migrants are now traveling south through Costa Rica, fleeing northward crackdowns and the end of Biden's humanitarian parole options. The agreement does not require a direct connection between the migrant and the country to which they may be deported, a detail likely to fuel ongoing human rights concerns.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been visiting countries throughout Latin America to explore similar arrangements, suggesting this may be part of a broader regional deportation strategy under Trump's immigration policy.Exclusive: US plans to fund deportations from Costa Rica, document shows | ReutersThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit closely examined whether President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by using emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign imports. The legal challenge, brought by 12 Democratic-led states and five small businesses, centers on Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—a 1977 law typically used for financial sanctions—to justify tariffs against countries like China, Canada, and Mexico. Judges on the panel, many of whom were appointed by Democratic presidents, expressed skepticism, with one noting the law “doesn't even say tariffs.”This is the first major appellate test of Trump's tariff authority, and it comes just as a deadline approaches for new tariff hikes. Trump has used tariffs aggressively in his second term as both an economic and geopolitical tool, citing trade imbalances and foreign inaction on fentanyl as justifications. The challengers argue that only Congress has the constitutional power to impose tariffs, not the president.While the court has allowed the tariffs to remain in place during the litigation, a final ruling could have major implications. A previous lower court decision had already questioned whether IEEPA allows for tariffs tied to longstanding trade deficits. Meanwhile, tariffs have become a significant revenue source, generating over $100 billion so far this fiscal year—money the administration may need after passing new tax cuts.The case won't affect tariffs enacted under other legal provisions, like those on steel and aluminum. Trump's legal team argues that restricting presidential tariff power would hinder trade negotiations. The president has recently secured agreements with the EU and Japan, and is currently working on deals with Mexico and others to avoid further tariff hikes.US appeals court scrutinizes Trump's use of tariffs as trade deadline looms | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a composer of some note.This week's closing theme is a bright and confident slice of Mozart at his most charming: the Piano Concerto No. 19 in F major, K. 459, first movement, Allegro. Written in 1784 during a period of remarkable productivity, this concerto is one of the six that Mozart composed that year alone—each one displaying a different facet of his evolving style. No. 19 stands out for its buoyancy and rhythmic vitality; it's elegant without being self-serious, energetic but never frantic.Mozart, still in his late twenties, was performing regularly in Vienna, dazzling audiences with works that showcased both his pianistic skill and his compositional inventiveness. This piece was likely written for one of his own concerts, tailored to suit both his technical flair and his subtle wit. The Allegro opens with a playful orchestral theme, crisp and sunny, which soon gives way to the piano's entrance—graceful, witty, and full of character.There's a conversational quality to the movement: the orchestra tosses out ideas, the piano responds, elaborates, jokes, and dances. But beneath its lightheartedness lies Mozart's usual sophistication: unexpected harmonic turns, rhythmic displacements, and crisp motivic development keep the listener alert. The movement doesn't strive for drama or tragedy—it's pure Mozartian joy, rendered in tight musical logic and unfailing charm.As a closer, it offers an ideal farewell note: upbeat, clean, and full of clarity. You leave the room a little taller, a little lighter, like the music has tidied your thoughts and restored your sense of order. Mozart's No. 19 may not be the flashiest of his concertos, but it radiates something rarer: calm confidence, musical humor, and the sense that everything—at least for a few minutes—is exactly where it should be.Without further ado, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 19 in F major, K. 459, first movement, the Allegro. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Alan Rozenshtein, Senior Editor and Research Director at Lawfare, sits down with David Noll, a Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School, to discuss his new Lawfare Research Report, “Civil Contempt Against a Defiant Executive.” They talk about the widespread assumption that the judiciary is powerless if the executive branch chooses to defy court orders, largely because enforcement mechanisms like the U.S. Marshals Service reside within the executive branch.Noll argues that this view is mistaken and overlooks the significant enforcement powers the courts possess that are independent of the executive. Noll and Rozenshtein discuss non-custodial sanctions like stripping officials of immunity, levying substantial personal fines, and imposing professional discipline. They also explore the arrest power, noting that the U.S. Marshals have a statutory duty to enforce all lawful court orders that may supersede a presidential directive, and that courts retain a historical power to appoint their own deputies to enforce contempt citations if the Marshals were to refuse. Noll concludes that a conflict between the branches would likely be more protracted and contested than is commonly believed.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Wednesday, June 25th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus 313 attacks on Christians in India this year The United Christian Forum has recorded 313 attacks on Christians in India during the first five months of this year. That's over two attacks per day, a trend that has held since 2023. Attacks have risen significantly since 2014 when only 127 incidents were recorded A. C. Michael with United Christian Forum warned, “If this trend is not stopped immediately, it will threaten the identity and existence of the Indian Christian community in its motherland.” Please pray for the persecuted church in India. The country is ranked 11th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian.  80% of young French Protestants optimistic about future The Protestant Federation of France released a survey of young Protestants in the country.  Seventy-seven percent of respondents cited the Bible as their primary source of spiritual information ahead of other sources like discussion groups and digital content. Eighty percent of these young Protestants in France are optimistic about the future compared to 58% of 15 to 30-year-olds nationally. Researchers noted that young Protestants view their faith as not just a personal but also a public commitment.  1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Netanyahu commends President Trump for bombing Iran's nuclear sites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended President Donald Trump for authorizing the June 22nd “Operation Midnight Hammer” which led to America's bombing of Iranian nuclear sites NETANYAHU: “Congratulations President Trump! Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history. “In Operation Rising Lion, Israel has done truly amazing things. But in tonight's action against Iran's nuclear facilities, America has been truly unsurpassed. It has done what no other country on Earth could do. “History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world's most dangerous regime, the world's most dangerous weapons. His leadership today has created a pivot of history that can help lead the Middle East and beyond to a future of prosperity and peace. “President Trump and I often say, ‘Peace through strength!' First comes strength, then comes peace.” U.S. strike set back Iran's nuclear program by only a few months The New York Times reports that a preliminary classified U.S. report says the American bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran set back the country's nuclear program by only a few months. The strikes sealed off the entrances to two of the facilities but did not collapse their underground buildings. Before the attack, U.S. intelligence agencies had said that if Iran tried to rush to make a bomb, it would take about three months. After the U.S. bombing run and days of attacks by the Israeli Air Force, the report by the Defense Intelligence Agency estimated that the program had been delayed, but by less than six months. The report also said that much of Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium was moved before the strikes, which destroyed little of the nuclear material. Iran may have moved some of that to secret locations. Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty holds first meeting The Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty held its first meeting last Monday at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. Texas Republican Lt. Governor Dan Patrick chaired the meeting which included religious leaders and legal experts. Listen to comments from former U.S. Housing Secretary Dr. Ben Carson. CARSON: “This commission promotes freedom of beliefs and that spiritual aspect of our existence that advances civilization. We will strive to facilitate the maintenance of one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Back in May, President Donald Trump established the commission by executive order to advise him on protecting religious liberty in the United States. Students for Life to give away nearly 400,000 diapers Students for Life of America is planning the largest diaper giveaway this coming Saturday on Capitol Hill. The pro-life group will distribute 392,715 diapers. Each one represents an unborn baby murdered at Planned Parenthood abortion mills, according to its 2022-23 annual report. Kristan Hawkins, the president of Students for Life of America, said, “While this diaper drive is a large, singular feat, we hope it drives the pro-life movement to keep pushing Congress to defund abortion mills, hold up and encourage mothers and families, and be pillars of Life in their communities.” Proverbs 24:11 says, “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.” U.S. giving up 6.3% compared to 2023 A new report from Giving USA found that U.S. charitable giving increased to $592.5 billion in 2024. Total giving was up only 6.3% last year compared to 2023. Adjusted for inflation, it was up only 3.3%. Every type of recipient organization saw an increase in donations in current dollars. However, religious groups were the only ones to see a slight decrease in giving when adjusted for inflation. U.S. Marshals rescued 60 missing children & arrested child predators The U.S. Marshals Service rescued 60 missing children during an operation in Florida this month. The operation also led to the arrests of eight individuals, including child predators. William Berger, U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Florida, said the operation “signifies the most successful missing child recovery effort in the history of the United States Marshals Service. … “The unique part of this operation was the fact that underaged, critically missing children … were not only recovered but were … provided with physical and psychological care. This operation further included follow-up assistance in hopes that these youths will not return to the streets to be further victimized.” 10 Worldview listeners gave $2,132  to fund our annual budget And finally, toward our $123,500 goal by Monday, June 30th to fully fund The Worldview annual budget for our 6-member team, 10 listeners stepped up to the plate. Our thanks to an anonymous donor who gave $7, Daniel and Abigail in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada who gave $25 as well as Luke in Bastrop, Texas and Glenn and Linda in Palmdale, California – both of whom gave $50. We're grateful to God for John in Kentwood, Michigan who gave $100, Robin in  Simsbury, Connecticut who gave $120, and Gena in Youngsville, Louisiana who gave $176. And we were touched by the generosity of Emilia in Greenwood, Missouri who gave $244, Thomas in Spokane, Washington who pledged $30 per month for 12 months for a gift of $360, and Nellie in Caldwell, Idaho who gave $1,000. Those 10 Worldview listeners gave a total of $2,132. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (Drum roll sound effect) $67,533.55 (People clapping and cheering sound effect)   That means by this coming Monday, June 30th, we need to raise a whopping $55,966.45 in just 6 days. That's $9,327.74 per day! We are looking for 9 super donors. Could you give $10,000? Or perhaps you feel the Lord prompting you to become one of 3 businesspeople who could give $5,000? Or one of 5 businesspeople who could contribute $2,500? If so, those donations would total $37,500. Then, we would need another 7 people to pledge $100/month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200. And another 14 people to pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600? Please, go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right. If you want to make it a monthly pledge, click on the recurring tab. What is the Lord asking you to do? Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, June 25th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

This Day in Legal History: Abington School District v. SchemppOn this day in legal history, June 17, 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Abington School District v. Schempp, a landmark case concerning the constitutional boundaries between church and state. The case arose when Edward Schempp, a Unitarian from Pennsylvania, challenged a state law that required public schools to begin each day with Bible readings. The Schempp family argued that this practice violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from endorsing or establishing religion.In an 8–1 decision, the Court ruled in favor of the Schempps, holding that the mandatory Bible readings were unconstitutional. Justice Tom C. Clark, writing for the majority, emphasized that while the government must remain neutral toward religion, the school's policy amounted to state-sanctioned religious exercise. The ruling did not ban the Bible from public schools altogether but clarified that its use must be educational, not devotional.This decision built on the precedent set in Engel v. Vitale (1962), which struck down mandatory prayer in schools, and it reinforced a broader interpretation of the separation of church and state. The ruling provoked strong reactions across the country, with many viewing it as an attack on traditional religious values, while others saw it as a vital protection of individual liberties in a pluralistic society.The case remains a cornerstone in Establishment Clause jurisprudence, shaping debates over religion in public education for decades. It also marked a pivotal moment in the Warren Court's broader effort to expand civil liberties through constitutional interpretation.The American Bar Association (ABA) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of using executive orders to intimidate major law firms based on their past clients and hiring choices. Filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., the lawsuit argues that these actions violate the U.S. Constitution and have created a chilling effect on the legal profession. The ABA claims Trump's actions hindered its ability to secure legal representation, especially in cases opposing the federal government.The suit comes after four law firms successfully challenged similar executive orders, with judges temporarily or permanently blocking enforcement. One of these firms, Susman Godfrey, is now representing the ABA in this new case. Despite court setbacks, nine firms have agreed to provide nearly $1 billion in free legal services to the Trump administration to avoid similar targeting.White House spokesperson Harrison Fields dismissed the ABA's lawsuit as “frivolous,” asserting presidential authority over security clearances and federal contracting. The ABA also alleges the administration has threatened its accreditation authority and slashed funding, particularly in areas like training legal advocates for domestic violence victims.American Bar Association sues to block Trump's attacks on law firms | ReutersThe U.S. Department of Justice is undergoing a significant restructuring under the Trump administration, marked by mass resignations, staff reductions, and departmental overhauls. Approximately 4,500 DOJ employees have accepted buyouts through the administration's deferred resignation program, known as “Fork in the Road,” which allows for paid leave through September before official departure. These exits, along with planned eliminations of 5,093 positions, are expected to save around $470 million and reduce the DOJ's workforce from roughly 110,000.The administration's proposed budget for the next fiscal year aims to reshape the DOJ in line with conservative priorities. This includes dismantling the tax division—once staffed by over 500 people—and distributing its enforcement functions across the civil and criminal divisions. Despite some added funding to these divisions, they are also set to reduce attorney headcounts. The move has drawn backlash from former DOJ and IRS officials, who warned it could undermine tax enforcement. The DOJ's top tax official resigned earlier this year in protest.Political leadership changes have also prompted an exodus from the civil rights division, where two-thirds of career attorneys have either resigned or been reassigned. Cuts are also planned for the Environment and Natural Resources Division and other oversight bodies, such as the DOJ Inspector General's office and the Community Relations Service.Other structural shifts include folding INTERPOL's U.S. office into the U.S. Marshals Service, closing multiple field offices, and launching a new firearm rights restoration initiative. The administration has also proposed merging the ATF with the DEA and cutting the FBI's budget by over half a billion dollars.Justice Department to Lose 4,500 Staffers to Buyout Offers (1)Justice Department to Eliminate Tax Unit as Workforce ShrinksThe NCAA's $2.8 billion settlement—approved earlier this month—has reignited momentum in Congress for national legislation to address key issues in college athletics, particularly around antitrust liability, name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation, and student-athlete classification. Beginning July 1, colleges can directly pay athletes, marking a historic shift that has intensified calls for a federal framework to standardize these changes.The settlement, which also includes back pay for nearly 400,000 athletes, has been described as a stabilizing force in the chaotic NIL landscape. It is now being used by the NCAA to push Congress for a liability shield to prevent further antitrust lawsuits. Although several NIL reform bills have been proposed in the past, none have passed. Two current bills—the bipartisan SPORTS Act and the GOP-led SCORE Act—aim to balance athlete rights with regulatory uniformity while clarifying that student-athletes are not employees.The SCORE Act would create revenue-based limits on athlete pay and involve multiple House committees, while the SPORTS Act focuses on educational support and fair market value benchmarks for NIL deals. Both would preempt state laws and address core NCAA concerns.Despite the settlement, legal uncertainty remains. Female athletes have already filed appeals challenging the deal under Title IX, and further litigation is expected. Experts note that any legislation granting an antitrust exemption—similar to the unique one held by Major League Baseball—would face judicial skepticism and political resistance.NCAA's $2.8 Billion Settlement Gets Congress Moving Toward FixesIn my column this week I write a bit about how a tax amnesty program in Illinois might provide a roadmap for the rest of the nifty fifty. Illinois' new remote seller amnesty program offers a strategic and replicable model for encouraging tax compliance among previously noncompliant businesses. By waiving penalties and interest and applying a simplified, flat 9% tax rate across the state's many local jurisdictions, the program lowers the barriers to voluntary disclosure. This approach addresses the core problem of the “compliance paradox,” where businesses avoid coming clean for fear of triggering audits. In contrast to fear-based enforcement, Illinois' model promotes intelligence-based compliance, exchanging amnesty for valuable insights into evasion tactics and tools.The program's design could be adapted to brick-and-mortar businesses engaged in sales suppression through tools like zapper software. If these businesses were offered amnesty in return for disclosing how they evaded taxes—such as revealing the software they used and methods employed—states could use this intelligence to improve enforcement. Such disclosures would turn voluntary compliance into a form of strategic reconnaissance, identifying enforcement blind spots and bad actors.Illinois' policy doesn't just recoup lost revenue; it also creates opportunities to map the ecosystem of tax evasion tools and techniques. By incentivizing transparency and simplifying compliance, the initiative provides a blueprint for other states facing fiscal pressure and looking to modernize tax enforcement.Illinois Remote Seller Amnesty Program Offers Roadmap for States This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In our first segment...In the case of United States v. Combs (24-cr-542), Sean Combs' legal team has formally requested that the court instruct the U.S. Marshals Service to remove his leg shackles before courtroom appearances. They argue that during the October 10, 2024, conference, Combs was unnecessarily shackled, a situation observed by both the press and the public. The defense contends that such restraints are unwarranted and could prejudice public perception.In our second segement...Recent reports suggest that Sean "Diddy" Combs, currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, is receiving notable attention from fellow inmates. Allegations indicate that certain inmates, referred to as "groupies," are vying for his favor, with some reportedly competing to perform tasks such as making his bed. These claims have been highlighted by journalist Toure, who cited an insider's account of Combs' experiences in custody.Additionally, a former inmate of the same facility has corroborated these assertions, describing a 20-man dormitory where inmates are allegedly "jealous" and "fighting" for Combs' attention. These reports provide insight into the dynamics within the detention center, suggesting that Combs' celebrity status may be influencing interactions among inmates.In our third segment..Recent reports indicate that private investigators have approached content creators discussing Sean "Diddy" Combs, aiming to determine if these influencers are being compensated for their coverage. Notably, YouTuber Amala Ekpunobi, with over two million subscribers, claimed that investigators visited her former residence to inquire about potential payments related to her commentary on Diddy. Similarly, TikTok personality "Secret Service Samson" reported a visit from private investigators questioning his Diddy-related content. These incidents suggest a concerted effort to scrutinize the motivations behind online discussions of Combs, particularly in light of his recent legal challenges.(commercial at 10:51)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.73.0_1.pdfsource:Diddy Surrounded By “Groupies” Fighting To Make His Prison Bed, Former MDC Inmate Claims  - AllHipHopsource:Influencers Allegedly Targeted By Private Investigators Over Diddy Coverage

Ensuring the safety of federal judges falls to the U.S. Marshals Service, an agency within the Justice Department. But as President Trump increasingly lashes out at the courts, empowering judges to oversee their own dedicated security force is an idea that is gaining traction. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jeremy Fogel of the Berkeley Judicial Institute at the UC Berkeley School of Law. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis recently released recordings of death threats he's received. Both candidates for the N.C. Supreme Court say they have received threats. And the U.S. Marshals Service reports this is happening around the country to many other officials, including judges. Where do political dissension and free speech rights end?

It seems like Donald Trump and his administration are inching closer to defying orders that have been issued by federal court judges. So what happens if a judge issues an order prohibiting the Trump administration from doing something and Trump flat out refuses to comply? The federal law (28 USC section 566(c)) provides that "the United States Marshals Service shall execute all lawful writs, process, and orders issued under the authority of the United States, and shall command all necessary assistance to execute its duties." Glenn discusses the role of the US Marshals Service (USMS) with a retired member of the USMS, Arthur Roderick, who served as an Assistant Director of the Marshals Service, about the law, the realities, and the practicalities of this legal requirement that the United States Marshals Service executes all federal court orders.If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.