A New Jersey man known regionally for driving a recreational vehicle outfitted with signs showing support for former President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement was brutally attacked with a hammer last week‚ but reports indicate the crime was not related to politics.Last Friday‚ Rocky Granata‚ a 64-year-old father and grandfather‚ drove his popular Trump RV to Crown Tire in Middletown‚ New Jersey‚ about 40 miles southeast of Newark. Whether the vehicle was there to be serviced is unclear. What is clear is that while Granata was visiting the shop‚ he was struck in the head multiple times with a hand-held sledgehammer‚ resulting in ";significant injuries‚"; police said.Granata was immediately flown to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment. Some social media posts from people supposedly familiar with the case claim that he is ";recovering"; and may even have been released from the hospital‚ though those reports have not been confirmed.A woman was also pushed to the ground during the incident and sustained unknown injuries. She was transported via ambulance to Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank.Witnesses to the assaults managed to detain the suspect: 36-year-old Michael Gonzales of Philadelphia‚ an acquaintance of both victims. A message apparently written by Granata';s daughter and posted on Granata';s Facebook account claimed: ";Michael Gonzales tried to murder my father today with a hammer to the head 5 times.";The daughter also alleged that Gonzales and his mother ";are a constant hazard"; to her family‚ especially her father. ";Both of them need to be arrested and charged for [their] crimes. Help spread the word‚"; she wrote. The daughter later walked her statements back a bit‚ pleading with her followers not to ";threaten"; Gonzales'; mother.As the suspect and at least one of the victims have a history of bad blood‚ police stated that they do not believe Granata was targeted because of his political views. Another Facebook post shared by Granata';s account reiterated that notion: ";It wasnt about Trump at all‚ just a dispute.";Gonzales has been arrested and charged with attempted murder‚ aggravated assault‚ unlawful possession of a weapon‚ and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes. He remains in custody at Monmouth County Jail.The following is an NJ.com video from January 2020 showing Granata and his beloved Trump ride:Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott slammed New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday for ";aiding and abetting"; the Biden administration';s open-border policies with the city';s sanctuary status‚ Fox News Digital reported.Abbott responded to Adams'; previous claims that the governor was ";morally bankrupt"; and using migrants as ";political pawns‚"; referring to Abbott busing individuals from Texas to several Democrat-run cities‚ including New York City and Chicago. At the New York Republican Party';s annual gala on Thursday‚ Abbott explained to the audience why Texas began busing illegal migrants to New York City.";We made clear by contacting [Adams';] office‚ and said‚ ';We';re not sending them to New York. That';s Joe Biden sending them to New York‚';"; Abbott stated. ";But the criticism kept coming‚ kept coming‚ kept coming‚ despite our denial. So after a while I figured‚ ';Gosh‚ If I';m going to get the criticism‚ I want to get the credit.'; And thus began the busing of illegal immigrants to the sanctuary city of New York City.";Fabien Levy‚ a spokesperson for Adams'; office‚ posted on X‚ ";Remember that [Abbott] lied in 2022 about this and falsely claimed we never reached out when we found he was bussing migrants to NYC before he finally admitted to doing so.";Before Abbott';s visit to New York City‚ Adams said he would invite the governor to stay at one of the city';s migrant shelters.";I';m going to offer him a stay in one of the HERRCs [Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers] so he can see what he has created and understand how we are treating people with the dignity and respect that he should have shown as well‚"; Adams remarked during a recent press conference. ";I';m not quite sure why he';s here and what he';s doing while here‚"; Adams continued. ";But he';s going to see how you can manage the crisis with coordination.";Abbott denied Adams'; claims that he was using migrants as ";political pawns.";";The person who is actually using illegal immigrants as political pawns is Joe Biden. Joe Biden has created this open border policy that has allowed illegal immigrants into our country to appeal to and to appease the far-leftist in the Democrat party while at the same time destroying the country that he';s in charge of. He is the commander in chief in charge of national security for our country. Our country is being invaded in ways that put our country at risk because of the political games that Joe Biden has played‚"; Abbott told Fox News on Sunday.Abbott argued that Adams'; sanctuary policies are ";aiding and abetting"; Biden';s open border policies and creating safety concerns for New York City residents.";He needs to stop talking boldly about illegal immigration and the migrants that Texas is sending there. And he needs to step up and do his own job‚ because look at the dangers in New York City under his watch. You have a police officer who was killed. You have the train system in New York‚ which is treacherous for travelers. You got police officers attacked in Times Square by illegal immigrants‚"; Abbott continued. ";He needs to step up and do his job as mayor and protect the people in his community as opposed to gimmicks about what';s going on on the border.";Fox News Digital reported that approximately 180‚000 migrants have arrived in the city since 2022. According to Abbott';s office‚ Texas has bused more than 41‚000 illegal migrants to New York City since August 2022. Earlier this year‚ Adams lodged lawsuits against 17 bus companies to stop Abbott';s effort to relocate the illegal migrants to New York City. At least three charter companies have confirmed they are no longer transporting the migrants to the city.During a February town hall meeting‚ Adams called for changes to the city';s sanctuary policy despite previously voicing support for the measures that prevent local law enforcement from coordinating with federal immigration agents.";The overwhelming number of migrants and asylum-seekers that are here‚ they want to work. I still don';t understand why the federal government is not allowing them to work. They need to have the right to work‚ like all of us that have come to this country have had the ability to do so‚"; Adams stated. ";But those small numbers that have committed crimes‚ we need to modify the sanctuary city law that if you commit a felony or violent act‚ we should be able to turn you over to [United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement] and have you deported.";Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A bizarre drug-testing incident involving UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones resulted in the star releasing his own surveillance footage in attempt to counteract a developing media narrative.Jones‚ the reigning UFC champion for the 225-pound division‚ was accused of issuing a death threat to a female employee of the UFC';s drug testing partner Drug Free Sport International.The champion denied the characterization of the events and even publicized surveillance footage that showed him high-fiving the drug tester after the alleged incident.When the drug testers‚ known as Crystal and Jerome‚ arrived to test Jones‚ the athlete was cooperative at first‚ an Albuquerque police report revealed. The report was first obtained by Sportnet';s Aaron Bronsteter.After Jones allegedly went to provide a urine sample with Jerome‚ Crystal claimed that her coworker returned and appeared nervous‚ while also stating that Jones could not pee.Crystal reportedly told the police officer that Jones seemed to be ";tense and puffed up"; and allegedly asked the drug testers if they had money because he was going to sue them.It was then that the female drug tester said Jones picked up her phone and started recording himself saying he was going to sue them.The officer stated in the report that he viewed the video‚ which reportedly showed Jones saying‚ ";Here f**king Jerome and his girlfriend in my garage‚"; before the video cut off.Crystal also accused Jones of putting her phone in his pocket before refusing to give it back‚ saying‚ ";Why you f**king people come so early‚ do you know what happens to people who come to my house‚ they end up dead.";The drug tester said Jones later agreed to take a urine test‚ and left her phone on the counter. At that point‚ she texted her boss to tell him that she was afraid. She also said she was too afraid to call her boss out of fear that it would upset Jones if he noticed. She also told authorities that she told Jerome';s girlfriend‚ who was sitting in a car parked in the driveway‚ to leave because Jones seemed upset about the car in his driveway.The tester also said that she thought Jones might have been drunk. The Albuquerque Police Department';s Public Information Officer has provided me with an updated incident report after Jon Jones was interviewed by the investigating officer.\n\nThe officer added that the court process involving a summons will take some time.\n\nHere is the update: (@) Jones would later take to Instagram to post his own statement‚ where he released video of himself and the alleged victim sharing a high five.";I want to address reports about me allegedly threatening a drug testers life and taking a phone‚ I want to clarify that there is a video showing both drug testers leaving my home after the testing session‚ where we exchanged a high five and a hug‚"; Jones wrote.";Although I was frustrated with the unprofessionalism and used profanity out of frustration it ended friendly and amicably‚ nothing threatening at all. I was actually celebrating a friends birthday party at my home‚ and I believe its perfectly normal to celebrate in the comfort of my own home‚"; he continued.";I must say‚ this particular tester behaved quite unprofessionally and even breached standard protocol along with HIPAA laws. Throughout my 20 years of being subjected to drug tests‚ I have never encountered such an incident with a [drug testing] officer before."; View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bony (@jonnybones) Jones'; allegation of a HIPAA violation appeared to be in reference to the drug tester admitting in her own statement that her coworker';s girlfriend was present.The responding police officer noted that when he spoke to Jones by phone‚ the UFC fighter said that he was hungover at the time of the incident‚ and he has accused Crystal of being a liar in the past.Jones reportedly clarified that he referred to his home as a ";dangerous environment"; as he may be having a party if drug testers arrive too early.Jones also reportedly confirmed that he did claim he would sue Jerome because he brought his girlfriend to Jones'; home‚ and he did not know them.He reportedly admitted to swearing at Crystal when she allegedly said the next drug test would be ";her and her husband"; doing the testing. As for the alleged phone stealing‚ Jones said he picked up Crystal';s phone after thinking it was his and simply placed it on the counter afterward. Subsequent reports made by outlets such as NBC News that claimed Jones was arrested were later denied by the fighter through a statement issued on X.";I wanted to address some misinformation that has been circulating this morning. I woke up to false reports that I had been arrested. I have not been arrested‚"; Jones declared. ";I must admit‚ it';s disappointing to have to clarify these things again‚ but I understand that I may be an easy target given some of my past issues. [I]t';s important to set the record straight and make sure the truth is told."; Hello everyone‚\nI wanted to address some misinformation that has been circulating this morning . I woke up to false reports that I had been arrested . I have not been arrested. In fact‚ I am currently in Texas with my daughters at a volleyball tournament.\n\nI must admit‚ it';s\u2026 (@) Jones has had a significant history with law-enforcement encounters and drug testers.In 2015‚ he was stripped of his championship‚ which was light-heavyweight at the time‚ after an arrest for an alleged hit-and-run involving a pregnant woman.In 2016‚ he was suspended over a drug test with former testing body USADA‚ while other rumors of wild stories of Jones attempting to avoid drug testers have circulated online for years.The heavyweight was spotted on video at a comedy club in February 2024‚ as well‚ having a friendly exchange with a comedian who was on stage at the time.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Country music star Morgan Wallen was arrested and charged with three felony counts on Sunday night at Eric Church';s new bar in Nashville‚ Tennessee. Wallen threw a chair off the rooftop of Chief';s Bar on Sunday night‚ according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police. The chair reportedly crashed to the ground approximately three feet from where two police officers were standing on Broadway.WKRN-TV reported that staff members at Church';s bar informed police that Wallen had thrown the chair off the rooftop‚ which is six stories high. Officers reportedly reviewed footage of the incident‚ which showed Wallen ";lunging and throwing an object over the roof‚"; according to the arrest report. Wallen was arrested and booked just after 12:30 a.m.‚ according to WWNY-TV.The 30-year-old country music singer was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment and one count of disorderly conduct. Wallen posted a bond of $15‚250 and was released from Davidson County Jail around 3:30 a.m.The ";Wasted on You"; singer is scheduled to appear in court on May 3‚ according to the Davidson County Criminal Court website.Wallen is playing a concert at Nashville';s Nissan Stadium on May 3 as part of his ";One Night at a Time"; tour. His attorney‚ Worrick Robinson‚ said in a statement: ";At 10:53 pm Sunday evening Morgan Wallen was arrested in downtown Nashville for reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. He is cooperating fully with authorities.";Church had just enjoyed the grand opening of his Chiefs Bar over the weekend.In May 2020‚ Wallen was arrested and hit with intoxication and disorderly conduct charges after being kicked out of Kid Rock';s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N'; Roll Steakhouse in downtown Nashville.In 2016‚ Wallen was charged with DUI‚ but the case was dismissed. Wallen';s arrest comes just days after his ex-fiance got married. Katie ";KT"; Smith got engaged to Luke Scornavacco on March 29‚ then wed her fiance on April 3.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here! Country music singer Morgan Wallen arrested in downtown Nashville www.youtube.com

When Allie Beth Stuckey stumbled across the following tweet‚ she couldnt help but be sucked in by the sheer absurdity of the situation. Oh‚ that is absolutely correct‚ Allie says in response to the tweet.This is the context: There';s a 28-year-old woman on TikTok (she';s now deactivated her account). ... She';s helping her boyfriend of eight years remodel his house; however‚ he purchased the house in his name‚ is charging her rent‚ and is‚ according to her‚ making her pay half of the remodeling expenses‚ she reports.When the woman was criticized for allowing herself to be taken advantage of‚ she posted a video explaining why it was totally fine that her boyfriend hasnt proposed after eight years of dating and that shes still an adult who needs a place to live and just happens to pay that money to [her] boyfriend.She also said that as far as doing this work for free and ... not gaining equity‚ she [doesnt] see it as [her] place to reap those gains‚ because she didn';t have the ability to take on [a homeowners] risk.Allie is mortified by the situation.Whether this woman realizes it or not‚ she has‚ in her mind‚ become a wife. She has‚ in her mind‚ committed her body and her heart and her soul and her mind and her money to this person who very clearly does not care about her‚ she says.He might care about her in some way‚ but he doesn';t care about her enough to take care of her and to marry her and to protect and to provide for her like a man should because he doesnt want to. What did we say last time? If he wanted to‚ he would.To @crotchner2s tweet about doing all the work for someone elses future benefit‚ Allie says‚ I do think thats true.You are wasting your time and your energy and your money and your love on someone who ultimately is going to commit to someone else besides you‚ and that';s just the harsh truth of it.Want more from Allie Beth Stuckey?To enjoy more of Allies upbeat and in-depth coverage of culture‚ news‚ and theology from a Christian‚ conservative perspective‚ subscribe to BlazeTV the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America‚ defend the Constitution‚ and live the American dream.

Rapper and entrepreneur Sean ";Diddy"; Combs made a peculiar social media post amid his legal troubles and accusations of sex trafficking‚ which he has denied.Combs‚ 54‚ has faced multiple civil lawsuits alleging sex trafficking‚ sexual abuse‚ and rape. Diddy has denied all allegations‚ calling them ";sickening."; The culmination of the accusations was a federal raid on the music producer';s properties in Los Angeles and Miami‚ Florida.On social media‚ Diddy took a break from his recent posting of family photos to showcase the 1998 music video for the song ";Victory‚"; which featured his late best friend‚ Christopher Wallace (Notorious B.I.G.)‚ and Busta Rhymes. With a caption‚ ";Bad Boy for Life‚"; Diddy shared the $2.7 million music video in its entirety.The video is a gritty parody of sorts‚ referencing ";The Running Man‚"; a 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The movie is about a falsely convicted cop who has a chance to regain his freedom by participating in a deadly TV show.The music video featured actors Dennis Hopper and Danny DeVito and is known to be the most expensive hip-hop video of all time.Diddy';s mention of being a ";Bad Boy for Life"; is a reference to his own hit song of the same name. That 2001 music video was even more star-studded‚ featuring the likes of Ben Stiller and Shaquille O';Neal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOVE (@diddy) Diddy';s most recent lawsuit‚ which was filed in February 2024 by producer Rodney ";Lil Rod"; Jones‚ cited many of the same claims as Combs'; former partner Casandra Ventura.Jones alleged that Combs sexually harassed him and was engaged in a ";widespread and dangerous criminal sex trafficking organization."; Since the property raids‚ various stories have emerged from individuals close to the rapper. Ex-girlfriend Misa Hylton shared security footage of one of the raids and alleged a racial bias was at play.";If these were the sons of a non-Black celebrity‚ they would not have been handled with the same aggression. The attempt to humiliate and terrorize these innocent young BLACK MEN is despicable!"; she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Misa Hylton (@misahylton) A former bodyguard of Combs‚ Gene Deal‚ suggested that the rapper has secret tapes of celebrities and politicians.";He had politicians in there‚ he had princes in there‚ he also had a couple of preachers in there‚"; Deal said. Other accusations have fallen flat‚ such as a model who was alleged to have been on retainer by Diddy for sex work. The woman‚ Jade Ramey‚ denied these allegations.Diddy stated in December 2023 that all the allegations against him were ";individuals looking for a quick payday.";";Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged‚"; he wrote.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

I';m once again blown away byaStarfieldmod. This time‚ we';re looking at a DLC-sized (and I mean it) expansion of the outpost and base building system. It';s got food production‚ new building options‚ a fracking mechanic‚ mechs‚ turrets‚ biodomes‚ extra food and drink options‚ and a whole lot more. Continue reading Starfield is basically a city builder now thanks to this DLC-sized modMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods‚ Starfield outposts‚ Starfield traits

How do you get more viewers in Content Warning? The premise of Content Warning is simple: find scary things‚ film scary things‚ and upload your footage to the internet. With any luck‚ your videos will be entertaining enough that youll gain a following on the in-game video site‚ SpookTube‚ and catapult you and your team to viral fame.The multiplayer game is going from strength to strength after initially being available for free on Steam.Now that players have gotten to grips with the basic mechanics of Content Warning‚ they want to know how to increase their audience‚ and with it‚ their income. Here are sometips to help you get more viewers in Content Warning. Continue reading How to get more views in Content WarningMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games‚ Best co-op games‚ Content Warning system requirements

Gamers are reportedly returning Intel gaming CPUs at an increased rate because of instability in several PC games. The company is reportedly investigating this Intel gaming CPU issue right now‚ but this isnt the first time Intels latest top-end 13th gen and 14th gen CPUs have been associated with stability problems in games. Continue reading Your Intel CPU could be unstable in Unreal Engine gamesMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review‚ Best gaming CPU‚ Core i9 14900K review

Its been JRPG vs. JRPG during March in the UK with two titans of RPG-dom battling it out on the sales charts for supremacy. With Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth releasing on the last day of February and Dragons Dogma 2 hitting hard drives on Friday March 22‚ its a little bit of a surprise to see the latter slip ahead to take the crown of the bestselling JRPG of March 2024. Continue reading Dragons Dogma 2 is beating Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in a big wayMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon';s Dogma 2 review‚ Dragon';s Dogma 2 vocations‚ Dragon';s Dogma 2 map