California Democrat Arrested on Child Abuse Charge
A Democratic lawmaker in the California legislature was arrested earlier this week for willful cruelty to a child, prompting calls for his resignation.
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A Banner Day for Georgia Democrats
The reputation of Democrats in Georgia took a hit on Thursday.
3,800 Gang Members Charged in Transnational Gangbusting Operation
The Department of Justice announced Friday the arrest of some 3,800 gang members across four countries, dealing a serious blow to the MS-13 transnational drug gang.
Burglar Shot by Homeowner Then Sentenced to 99 Years in Prison
A Texas burglar learned the hard way that crime doesn’t pay after being shot by his last intended victim in 2015. He was sentenced to 99 years in prison late last week.
Naked Man Breaks into Home, Offers Diamonds, Scared Off by Armed Homeowner
A home invader remains on the run after stripping naked, breaking into an Arizona family’s home, offering diamonds to the homeowner, and then fleeing once the homeowner pointed his gun at him on Wednesday.
Philadelphia Democrat to Plead Guilty on Federal Bribery Charges
Philadelphia’s Democrat district attorney Seth Williams will plead guilty to federal corruption charges on Thursday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 160 Months in Prison for Attempted Murder
An MS-13 gang member was sentenced to 160 months in prison and three years of supervised release on Thursday for conspiring and attempting to murder on the gang’s behalf, the Justice Department announced.
Hunger-Striking Texas Democrat Arrested on Drunk Driving Charge
A Texas Democrat who gained national attention earlier this year for her hunger strike in protest of the state’s “sanctuary city” bill was arrested on Tuesday night for drunk driving after she drove her car into a tree, according to a Dallas Morning News report.
Arizona Democrat Said He Wants to Punch Female Colleague In Throat Over School Choice Bill
An Arizona Democrat said that he “wanted to punch” a female Republican colleague in the state legislature “in the throat” over the passage of school choice legislation she introduced, according to the Arizona Capitol Times.
Maryland Democrat Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges
Former Maryland state delegate Will Campos, a Democrat, pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for favors, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
