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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Prosecutors drop effort to get court to reinstate charges against Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting
But P.Trump is still on the books.
[JustTheNews] Alec Baldwin was accused of firing a gun on the set of the Western film "Rust" in 2021, which killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and wounded the film's director. The case was dismissed in July..

New Mexico prosecutors on Monday ended their court effort to get involuntary manslaughter and other charges reinstated against actor Alec Baldwin in connection with a 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the film "Rust," signaling a definite end to the years-long court battle.

Baldwin was charged with of firing the gun on the set of the Western film that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded the film's director. Baldwin has denied ever pulling the trigger, and Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case in July, ruling that prosecutors withheld critical evidence.

Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey said she withdrew the appeal Monday because the state “did not intend to exhaustively pursue the appeal on behalf of the prosecution," according to the Associated Press. However, the Santa Fe district attorney's office said the New Mexico attorney general would have moved forward with this appeal.
Posted by: Skidmark || 12/24/2024 08:50 || Comments || Link || [10325 views] Top|| File under:

#1  So does this establish defense precedent for anyone who shoots someone to claim they didn't pull the trigger, the gun just went off?
Posted by: Glenmore || 12/24/2024 10:06 Comments || Top||

#2  "Everyone is equal. But some are more equal than others."
Posted by: Grom the Reflective || 12/24/2024 10:35 Comments || Top||

#3  Baldwin has the mark of Cane on his forehead. He will complain about his situation for the rest of his life. It is a life sentence because it is internal. Maybe his one brother can get to him so it doesn’t end up being an eternal sentence.
Posted by: Super Hose || 12/24/2024 10:49 Comments || Top||

#4  My money is on the DA intentionally messed it up as the DA had to be dragged into actually doing something. Note that the armorer tried to get her conviction over turned for the same reason the judge dismissed the Baldwin prosecution only to have her petition denied. Two tiers of justice.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 12/24/2024 11:37 Comments || Top||


-Short Attention Span Theater-
Former President Bill Clinton, 78, hospitalized
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] Former President Bill Clinton, 78, was hospitalized Monday and is undergoing testing after developing a fever.

Angel Urena, Clinton's former deputy chief of staff, wrote on X that the former president was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., but is doing 'fine.'

'He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving.'

Urena added that the former president hopes to be home and out of the hospital in time for Christmas.

He said that Clinton was receiving care as a precaution after developing a fever.

It is 'not an emergency situation,' according to reports.

Clinton's health has been in the spotlight in recent years as the once-vibrant Democrat has noticeably aged.

In 2021, he was also hospitalized after a urological infection spread to his bloodstream.

He also underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2004 and had a procedure to open an artery six years later.

He's been in the spotlight in recent months as he promotes his new memoir 'Citizen' and hit the campaign trail for Kamala Harris.

Posted by: Skidmark || 12/24/2024 00:23 || Comments || Link || [10325 views] Top|| File under:


#2  I will pray for him. It’s Christmas.
Posted by: Super Hose || 12/24/2024 10:37 Comments || Top||

#3  He's rather be in the hospital than spend Christmas with the Hildabeast
Posted by: Frank G || 12/24/2024 11:12 Comments || Top||

#4  Did he leave a 'death drop' with a trusted confidant that 'would lead to the arrest and conviction of Hillary'?
Posted by: Procopius2k || 12/24/2024 11:46 Comments || Top||

#5  Fox sez he was released this AM.

Clinton said: "Shit. Are you sure?"
Posted by: Frank G || 12/24/2024 11:49 Comments || Top||

#6  Nurses beware.
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 12/24/2024 13:27 Comments || Top||

#7  Something picked up on Epstein Island?
Posted by: JohnQC || 12/24/2024 18:20 Comments || Top||

#8  Did the Energizer Bunny visit him there?
Posted by: Crusader || 12/24/2024 18:21 Comments || Top||


-Land of the Free
Rand Paul's annual Festivus report details how Biden admin spent $1T on 'government waste'
[JustTheNews] Senator Rand Paul's 41-page report this year concludes the Biden administration spent $1 trillion on such events as drag shows and projects like the construction of pickle ball complexes.
Posted by: Skidmark || 12/24/2024 08:54 || Comments || Link || [10326 views] Top|| File under:


China-Japan-Koreas
Biden Suppressed These Pics of Hunter in China Until After The Election
[ThreadReaderApp] AFL has obtained new photos of Joe Biden meeting with Hunter Biden’s Chinese business associates and introducing Hunter to China’s President Xi Jinping.

/2 These photos shed light on the connections between then-Vice President Biden, Hunter and his Chinese business associates, and Chinese government officials, including President Xi Jinping.

/3 AFL obtained the photos through our lawsuit against the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), which was filed on September 8, 2022.
https://twitter.com/america1stlegal/status/1568250453162336256

/4 Following the Presidential Records Act, NARA had planned to release these photographs on October 23, 2024 — thirteen days before Election Day.

/5 Lawyers and representatives for President Biden and President Obama delayed NARA’s release of these photos — as they did with other critical records — until after Election Day.
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https://twitter.com/america1stlegal/status/1841569470059516207

/6 In 2013, then-Vice President Biden went on an official trip across Asia, including a stop in Beijing, China. In these newly-released photographs, Joe Biden appears to introduce his son, Hunter, to President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China.

/7 Joe Biden also appeared to introduce Hunter to China’s then-Vice President Li Yuanchao.

/8 While they were in China, Joe Biden appeared to make time to meet with Hunter’s business associates at BHR Partners, including its CEO, Jonathan Li.
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/9 Joe Biden also appeared to meet with the Director and Managing Partner of BHR Partners, Ming Xue.

/10 These photos corroborate the House Oversight Committee’s investigative findings that Hunter Biden arranged for his father to meet with Jonathan Li and other BHR executives during the 2013 China trip, where “Mr. Li sought—and received—access to Vice President Biden’s political power, including, for example, preferential access to then-U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus … a condition of Hunter Biden and his associates participating in the BHR deal.”

/11 AFL’s investigation previously uncovered other evidence showing Hunter’s special access to then-U.S. Ambassador Baucus.
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Posted by: NoMoreBS || 12/24/2024 00:00 || Comments || Link || [10329 views] Top|| File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

#1 
Once again the so called Tin Hats were right, and the MSM is again shown to be controlled by the DC Swamp.
Posted by: NN2N1 || 12/24/2024 8:28 Comments || Top||

#2  The pictures would not have had an impact, but the Archives staff needs to be canned and replaced 100% except the janitorial staff.
Posted by: Super Hose || 12/24/2024 10:33 Comments || Top||

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Posted by: Skidmark || 12/24/2024 16:48 Comments || Top||

#4 
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Government Corruption
Montgomery attorney wins not guilty verdict on charge for January 6 defendant
Montgomery attorney Melissa Issak won a "not guilty" jury verdict for her client, who she referred to as "Matthew," on the Class A misdemeanor charge of "knowingly entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority." He had been charged in the January 6, 2021 "Stop the Steal" protest in Washington, D.C., in which thousands of citizens protested against the questionable procedures of the 2020 presidential election.

Here is Issak's explanation of what happened:

This is Matthew. Matthew attended the ‘Stop the Steal Rally’ in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021.

Matthew’s case was assigned to Judge Royce Lamberth. There have been several articles referencing Lambreth’s statements. We filed for a recusal largely based upon his statements, but it was denied.

Long story short, in June of this year we went in front of a DC jury. It was clear during selection that their politics did not match ours. But after the trial, the jury found him innocent of the “1752” charges (felony). This charge is knowingly entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and disorderly conduct. He was there. He didn’t harm anyone. He didn’t destroy anything, he didn’t even yell at anyone. But the jury did find him guilty of class B misdemeanors. Jail time is largely unheard of for class B misdemeanors.

When the jury returned the verdict, the judge did not look happy. In fact, we can’t find where a defendant was ever acquitted of that charge, ever, in his courtroom. It appears we were (and are) the only ones to ever get a not guilty on this charge.

Ironically, I didn’t practice criminal law. I wasn’t a J6 lawyer, but when the need arose, I became one and am in the ranks of J6 lawyers who have gotten acquittals. And it’s only a few.

At sentencing, Matthew was given jail time. Far less than his contemporaries, but unfair nonetheless. How Hunter Biden gets a 10-year pardon and the J6ers, most who have never been in trouble and were “just there” face jail time is unconscionable.

Looking forward to January 20th at 12:00 noon.


Posted by: NN2N1 || 12/24/2024 06:49 || Comments || Link || [10327 views] Top|| File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats


Harris County Tax Assessor Ann Harris Bennett who is in control of the county's voter registrations according to records has not checked into work for FOUR YEARS
[X]

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the scofflaws. Who chooses the lady’s replacement — local Houston Democrats or state government Republicans?
Posted by: Fred || 12/24/2024 00:00 || Comments || Link || [10326 views] Top|| File under:

#1  One might argue that her not showing up is better for Harris County.
Posted by: Airandee || 12/24/2024 6:25 Comments || Top||

#2  Tax Assessor-Collector is actually a major job.
Handles all vehicle registrations, property taxes, etc.
I'm call BS on this one.
Posted by: ed in texas || 12/24/2024 9:17 Comments || Top||

#3  I think this is an elected position and is supervisory. It is possible that she supervised from home or from the cruise ship she was on.

Set a bad example however.
Posted by: Lord Garth || 12/24/2024 9:47 Comments || Top||

#4  Still working from home under Covid rules?
Posted by: Glenmore || 12/24/2024 10:07 Comments || Top||

#5  Going to work is racist.
Posted by: Super Hose || 12/24/2024 10:35 Comments || Top||

#6  How are elections and vote integrity in Harris County? Probably lacking if no one is minding the store.
Posted by: JohnQC || 12/24/2024 18:18 Comments || Top||

#7  I'm sure she's a highly skilled business manager with a great ability to delegate.

Or another non-serious drifter that electors have a habit of electing in certain areas.
Posted by: Crusader || 12/24/2024 22:56 Comments || Top||


Home Front: Politix
Progressive Caucus Lauds Biden Pardons, wants more
[Progressives.gov] Their statement is below:
"This is a historic day in America. We thank President Biden for this extraordinary act to spare the 37 individuals facing the death penalty, a discriminatory and fundamentally inhumane punishment. This is a powerful use of executive action to save lives and deliver justice.

"This moment would not be possible without the tireless organizing and activism of progressives in Congress and on the ground, who have been leading the fight for years to abolish the death penalty and institute a more just legal system. But our work is not done

We thank the President for this significant step and urge him to use his last few days in office to commute the sentences of the thousands of Americans impacted by the War on Drugs and decades of harmful, disparate convictions and sentencing."

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The Progressive Caucus has over 90 members in the House of Representatives (over 40% of all Democrats in the House). They previously praised the pardons of the 1500+ in early December.

Posted by: Lord Garth || 12/24/2024 09:52 || Comments || Link || [10325 views] Top|| File under:

#1  They have no problem killing the unborn who have done nothing wrong, so what is the surprise.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 12/24/2024 11:34 Comments || Top||



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