Epstein Secrets

NVESTIGATIONS Ex-Officer Testifies Against His Former Colleagues in lyre Nichols's Death The Associated Press (09/17, Sainz) reported that a former Memphis police officer testified Tuesday that he punched a "helpless" Tyre Nichols at least five times while two colleagues held his arms and said, "hit him

ump on election interference and the mishandling of classified documents, can handle Routh's prosecution fairly and transparently. "In my judgment," DeSantis said, "it's not in the best interest of our state or our nation to have the same federal agencies that are seeking to prosecute Donald Trump leadin

General Merrick Garland, who, during an event at the DOJ, stated, "We will spare no resource in this investigation?' NPR (09/17, Allen) added that DeSantis questioned whether the DOJ, which is prosecuting Trump on election interference and the mishandling of classified documents, can handle Routh's pros

a Will Launch Criminal Probe Into Apparent Assassination Attempt of Trump The Associated Press (09/17, Richer, Matat) reported that on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida law enforcement officials will launch their own criminal investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former Pre

cing. During a traffic stop on Jan. 7, officers repeatedly struck Nichols, a 29-year-old FedEx employee. As a result, he died three days later at a Memphis hospital. Body-camera footage released by the city showed that the officers repeatedly struck Nichols. Immediately after his death, there was a nati

ghlighted the alleged undue influence of pharmaceutical companies over the FDA, dubbing it unhealthy for society. As part of his proposed overhaul, DeSantis plans to dismiss FBI Director Christopher Wray on his first day in office, citing allegations of the bureau's weaponization against conservatives un

e Director Wray, Bring 'Reckoning' to CDC, NIH The New York Post (07/27, King) reported that Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has vowed to bring sweeping changes to the federal government if elected, including a major reshuffle at the Justice Department, CDC, NIH, and the F

ristopher Wray on his first day in office, citing allegations of the bureau's weaponization against conservatives under Wray's leadership. Finally, DeSantis also emphasized the need for an Attorney General with a strong "backbone" to resist potential criticism from media outlets like CNN, the New York Ti

st (07/27, Nakamura, Berman) reported that the Justice Department on Thursday opened a sweeping civil rights investigation into allegations that the Memphis Police Department systematically used excessive force and discriminated against Black residents, dramatically escalating federal scrutiny seven mon

ighlighted the alleged undue influence of pharmaceutical companies over the FDA, dubbing it unhealthy for society. As part of his proposed overhaul, DeSantis plans to dismiss FBI Director Christopher Wray on his first day in office, citing allegations of the bureau's weaponization against conservatives u

hristopher Wray on his first day in office, citing allegations of the bureau's weaponization against conservatives under Wray's leadership. Finally, DeSantis also emphasized the need for an Attorney General with a strong "backbone" to resist potential criticism from media outlets like CNN, the New York Ti

is scheduled to occur on August 28. West Tennessee US Attorney Appoints Officer To Monitor Elections. WMC-TV Memphis, TN (7/17, 33K) reports from Memphis, Tennessee that US Attorney Michael Dunavant "announced Friday that he has appointed a district election officer to monitor elections in West Tenne

D-19 Cases Rising Across The Country. • Garcetti Says City Reopened Too Quickly, Warns He May Impose New Stay-At-Home Order. • Shalala Slams Trump, DeSantis, Says Florida Must Close Down Again. • DeWine Warns Ohio "Could Become Florida." • Mississippi Governor Says State Is Seeing "Significant Increased

Amendment Restoring Felons' Voting Rights. On NBC Nightly NewsVI (7/17, story 7, 2:42, Holt, 5.54M), correspondent Kerry Sanders said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) previously "challenged a state constitutional amendment approved by Florida voters two years ago that restored voting rights to felons who compl

urther details. Most Victims Targeted in Sextortion Scams Are Teenage Boys, Say FBI Agents WMC (NBC-5) (02/29, Jaglois) reported that FBI agents in Memphis are warning parents that sextortion cases are on the rise. The article quoted Taneka Blacknell, an FBI Supervisory Special Agent for the FBI's Memph

1, would carve out a limited exception to the secrecy that generally shrouds grand jury testimony in specific cases such as that involving Epstein, DeSantis said at a signing ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida, where many of the crimes took place at Epstein's home. The Hill (02/29, Timotija), NPR (02/29, Al

nto Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of dozens of underage girls will be released publicly later this year under legislation signed into law Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis. A local judge cited the new law in denying the release of the records for now. According to the article, the measure, which takes effect July 1, wo

" The News adds, "The program to assist local law enforcement establish new task forces to track down the most violent offenders also is targeted at Memphis, Baltimore, Kansas City, Cleveland, Milwaukee and Albuquerque, Barr said in December when he announced the program alongside Craig and leaders of t

Schools Announce Remote Classes As DeSantis Says State Will Have In-Person Learning. Politico (7/29, Atterbury, 4.29M) reports that as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) "insists" his state will have in-person learning this fall, Florida's largest school district will begin the year "with remote classes, joining

arded. A Former Officer Texted a Photo of the Bloodied Tyre Nichols to His Ex-Girlfriend The Associated Press (09/18, Sainz) reported that a former Memphis police officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols sent his ex-girlfriend a photo of the badly injured man on the night he was punched, kic

cheduled for September 1. In response to the incident, Secret Service acting director Ronald Rowe traveled to West Palm Beach, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered a state-level investigation. Meanwhile, Trump and his allies have criticized Democrats, claiming that extreme rhetoric from the opposing par

" The News adds, "The program to assist local law enforcement establish new task forces to track down the most violent offenders also is targeted at Memphis, Baltimore, Kansas City, Cleveland, Milwaukee and Albuquerque, Barr said in December when he announced the program alongside Craig and leaders of t

Schools Announce Remote Classes As DeSantis Says State Will Have In-Person Learning. Politico (7/29, Atterbury, 4.29M) reports that as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) "insists" his state will have in-person learning this fall, Florida's largest school district will begin the year "with remote classes, joining