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Voters Oust Progressive DA, Opt for Tougher Stance in LA

November 6, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Los Angeles has ousted its progressive District Attorney, George Gascon. The former U. S. Assistant Attorney General, Nathan Hochman, won the election by promising to take a tougher stance on crime. Hochman's victory reflects a growing concern among voters about publi

politics

Voters in LA Say Goodbye to Gascón

November 6, 2024

Election night brought a big change in Los Angeles County. District Attorney George Gascón, known for his progressive policies, was shown the door by voters. He got less than 40% of the vote, unable to stand up against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman's promise to clamp down on crime. Hochma

entertainment

Eric Nazarian's 'Die Like A Man': A Film About LA Gangs and Growing Up

November 6, 2024

Imagine the streets of Los Angeles, where a young man named Freddy is drawn into a world of crime and violence. At just 17, he's given a gun and told to prove himself to a gangster he looks up to. This is the premise of Eric Nazarian's film 'Die Like A Man, ' which has been picked up by Gravitas Ven

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Vote Out Gascón: A Call for Justice in LA

November 5, 2024

For years, criminals have been roaming free, thanks to lenient deals and a lack of justice. How did we get here? A decade ago, billionaire George Soros started funding local district attorney campaigns, aiming to reshape the justice system. His goal? To make certain criminals have more rights than t

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A Man's Tinder Date Turns into a Nightmare

November 4, 2024

Imagine meeting someone on a dating app and ending up in a situation that's far from what you expected. That's exactly what happened to a woman in Bloomington, California. Luis Garcia, a 37-year-old man, was recently arrested after a terrifying encounter with a woman he met on Tinder. The incident o

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Seattle Woman Targeted: Carjacking Leaves Her Business Hurting

November 4, 2024

Last weekend, a Seattle woman named Noelle Fox had a scary encounter outside her Lake City apartment. As she was parking her car with her two dogs, Gatsby and Bigfoot, inside, a man pointed a gun at her and demanded a ride. A woman stood by on the passenger side. Fox managed to get her dogs out safe

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Army Specialist Charged in Missing Soldier Case

November 1, 2024

In a shocking turn of events, a 21-year-old Army Specialist has been accused of murdering a fellow soldier at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Spc. Wooster Rancy, who belongs to the 5th Engineer Battalion, is being held in pretrial confinement. The victim, Sgt. Sarah Roque, was found dead inside a dum

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The Story of Nicholas Quets: A Family's Plea at a Trump Rally

November 1, 2024

At a recent rally in Nevada, former President Donald Trump invited family members of Marine veteran Nicholas Quets on stage. Quets, a 31-year-old, was tragically shot and killed in Mexico just two weeks ago. The family believes the gunmen were linked to a drug cartel. Quets' father, Warren, expresse

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Hate Crime Charges Added After Chicago Shooting

November 1, 2024

In Chicago, a young man named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, from Mauritania, was hit with additional hate crime and terrorism charges. This followed an incident where he allegedly shot a Jewish man walking to synagogue. The shooting took place in the city's West Ridge neighborhood last Saturday mornin

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A New Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in 2017 Murder

November 1, 2024

In a recent turn of events, a third suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the 2017 killing of a prominent hairdresser in Woodland Hills. The man, Chris Austin, now faces a new charge of conspiracy. This follows the initial arrests of the victim's wife, Monica Sementilli,