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Arson and Tragedy Unfold as Mattias ‘DJ’ Bagby’s Rampage Ends in Fatal Shooting and Fire

March 6, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Fayetteville, North Carolina – Before the fatal incident that left one dead and another injured, a chain of events unfolded involving a dispute over a pawned iPad between Mattias “DJ” Bagby and his mother. Records suggest that just moments before setting his rental home on fire and shooting his neighbors, Bagby sent a troubling text … Read more

Protest-Caused Suspensions Hit Multiple Campuses: Columbia, UCLA, and More Expel Students

May 1, 2024

New York, USA – Columbia University has taken action against all students involved in encampments on campus, resulting in their suspension. The university spokesperson, Ben Chang, stated that all participants in the encampments are suspended and unauthorized to be on university property, with the disciplinary process ongoing. The specific number of students facing expulsion for ... Read more

UCLA Criticized for Poor Response to Violent Counterprotest Over Pro-Palestinian Encampment

May 1, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Late Tuesday night, chaos erupted at UCLA as counterprotesters swarmed the campus, targeting a Palestinian solidarity encampment in a violent clash that left university authorities overwhelmed. According to law enforcement sources, the small number of UCLA police officers present were unable to contain the escalating violence and had to retreat. The ... Read more

Elderly Woman Violently Assaulted in Home Invasion and Rape: LMPD Release Sketch of Alleged Suspect

May 1, 2024

Louisville, Ky. – A violent home invasion and rape occurred in Hurstbourne Acres, alarming residents of the quiet community. The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) recently released a new sketch of the alleged suspect involved in the heinous crime that took place two weeks ago. The incident took place on April 17 when an elderly ... Read more

Mob Violence Erupts at UCLA Anti-Genocide Student Encampment, CAIR-LA Condemns Attack

May 1, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – The Council on American-Islamic Relations in Los Angeles has come out to condemn a violent attack by a pro-Israel mob on a student encampment at UCLA. The incident occurred during a demonstration against genocide, with tensions escalating quickly. The student-led encampment was set up to raise awareness about various genocides around ... Read more

“UCLA Violence Spurs College Protests: How Will Campuses Respond?” – San Francisco Chronicle

May 1, 2024

San Francisco, CA – Following the recent incidents of violence at UCLA, colleges across the nation are facing the question of how to handle protests on their campuses. The violent clashes at UCLA have sparked concerns about security measures and the balance between protecting free speech and maintaining safety. In response to the UCLA violence, ... Read more

Gaza Protest Violence Sparks Clashes at UCLA and Columbia University Campuses

May 1, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Violent clashes erupted between opposing protest groups at the University of California, Los Angeles. Pro-Israeli counter-demonstrators attacked a pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to confrontations involving sticks, poles, and even fireworks. Social media footage captured a disturbing scene where counter-demonstrators assaulted a person on the ground. LAPD officers in riot gear eventually intervened ... Read more

Clash Erupts at UCLA between Pro-Israeli and Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators

May 1, 2024

The City and State of Los Angeles, California witnessed clashes between demonstrators and counter-protesters at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) campus over the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The tension escalated between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups, leading to violent confrontations. In response to the unrest, the Los Angeles Police Department was called in by UCLA ... Read more

Assault on Federal Employee Leads to 40-Month Prison Sentence for Orangeburg Man

May 1, 2024

Orangeburg, South Carolina – A man from Orangeburg, Gregory Ellison, 42, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for assaulting a federal employee. The United States Attorney District of South Carolina revealed this information on Wednesday. Ellison’s sentencing comes after a disturbing incident on March 20, 2023, when he attacked a U.S. Postal ... Read more

Protests Escalate in US Universities Against Israel’s War on Gaza, Leading to Mass Arrests and Violence

May 1, 2024

New York City – Protests against Israel’s conflict in Gaza have erupted on university campuses across the United States, with confrontations in New York and California making headlines. Police in New York arrested 282 people at Columbia University and the City College of New York as they cleared students who had been occupying Hamilton Hall. ... Read more

Gaza Solidarity Encampment Attacked by Pro-Israel Mob as Campus Security Stands Aside

May 1, 2024

Los Angeles, California witnessed a disturbing incident at the University of California, Los Angeles as a pro-Israel mob attacked a Gaza solidarity encampment. The mob violently targeted demonstrators, throwing fireworks and physical assaults, while both campus security and city police reportedly stood by, organizers revealed. Accounts of the incident described members of the pro-Israel mob ... Read more