Three of the four men arrested for the alleged murder of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor have been previously arrested and released, and Wactor’s best friend says their cases are the result of Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón’s policies. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Police Department announced that it had arrested four men – all members of the Florencia 13 gang – in connection to the murder of Wactor on May 25. The four suspects are: Robert Barceleau, 18, of Huntington Park; Leonel Gutierrez, 18, of Los Angeles County; Sergio Estrada, 18, of Los Angeles County; and Frank Olano, 22, of Inglewood. Micah Parker, Wactor’s best friend, blames the death of his friend on the men believed to be involved and on L.A. District Attorney George Gascón’s soft-on-crime policies. “This has become a very pro-criminal city, straight up.” Parker told The Daily Wire in an interview. “Everything has to be ‘oh, well, what’s the background, what’s their life like?’ But no, it should be, ‘you break the law, you pay the price,’ and with George Gascón’s policies, it’s very much gotten away from that.” The men arrested for murdering General Hospital star Johnny Wactor had all already been arrested in Los Angeles — but were released under liberal DA George Gascón. @AsheSchow just interviewed Wactor’s best friend, who says LA has turned into a “pro-criminal city” pic.twitter.com/1K8Lw6GFU5 — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) August 16, 2024 Barceleau, Gutierrez, and Estrada – the three 18-year-olds – were arrested on suspicion of murder, while 22-year-old Olano is believed to be an accessory. All four are being held in lieu of a $2 million bond. Inmate records reviewed by The Daily Wire show that Barceleau, Gutierrez, and Olano all have previous arrests, with Olano having a previous conviction. Barceleau and Gutierrez were both arrested and released after Wactor’s murder, CBS News reported. The fact that these men had been arrested and released – some prior to Wactor’s murder – didn’t sit well with Parker. “It’s infuriating,” Parker said. “[Olano] was arrested before the murder, imagine if [he] had stayed in jail, maybe none of this would have happened. And they had them in custody – one of them, 11 days after the murder – and yet, they were released on bond. After an assault with a deadly weapon charge.” Eleven days after Wactor was murdered, Barceleau was arrested for an assault with a deadly weapon. He was also arrested in July for an undisclosed misdemeanor. He received a citation for the misdemeanor and was released on $125,000 bail for the assault with a deadly weapon charge. Gutierrez was arrested for felony vandalism on July 19, nearly a month before he was arrested for Wactor’s murder. The reason given for his release was that he was a juvenile, even though he is 18. Frank Olano had been arrested twice before Wactor’s murder, once in 2022 for a felony, and again in 2023 for two more charges, including another felony, for which he spent a few days in jail. Olano received probation for felony vandalism during Wactor’s murder, CBS reported. Gascón survived a recall election but faces a hard-fought re-election bid against challenger Nathan Hochman.

A Boeing 737 that was carrying Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday at Milwaukee International Airport over possible issues with the aircraft. The plane, dubbed Trump Force Two, had to return to the airport around 1:30 p.m., shortly after takeoff, and was cleared to fly again about an hour later. “The pilot advised there was a malfunction with the door seal. After declaring an emergency, Trump Force Two returned to Milwaukee,” said Taylor Van Kirk, a spokeswoman for the senator. “As soon as the issue was resolved, the plane returned to its originally planned flight path back to Cincinnati.” Vice Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance’s plane has made an emergency landing at Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport. ARFF responded, Trump Force Two landed safely. #jdvance #donaldtrump #trump #maga #makeamericagreatagain #gop #republican #wisgop #milwaukee #wisconsin pic.twitter.com/MaUjuQa27Z — Asher Heimermann (@AsherHeimermann) August 16, 2024 Last week, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s plane was forced to make an emergency landing after experiencing a mechanical issue. Trump was on his way to a rally at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at Montana State University in Bozeman last Friday when the plane was forced to land in Billings, located approximately 150 miles east of Bozeman. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. Trump was holding the rally to help boost Republican Senate nominee Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, in his race against Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) — a race that will go a long way toward determining which party controls the U.S. Senate starting next January. Following a mechanical issue on his plane, @realDonaldTrump walks off his plane in Billings MT, to get on a smaller plane, to continue to Bozeman for a fundraiser and rally. pic.twitter.com/RIVgPUNEKC — Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) August 9, 2024

After U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released their border encounter numbers for July 2024, showing such numbers have surpassed 10 million, along with roughly 2 million known gotaways, since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) blistered the Biden administration for their failure to control the border. “Despite the false narrative they’re attempting to project, the unprecedented border crisis the president and his ‘border czar’ have created continues to rage on,” Green stated. “This administration is orchestrating a massive shell game, encouraging otherwise-inadmissible aliens to cross at ports of entry instead of between them—thereby creating a façade of improved optics for the administration, but in reality imposing a growing burden on our communities. Total encounters at our ports—land, sea, and air—are up exponentially this fiscal year compared to the Biden-Harris administration’s first year in office, and are on track to surpass last year’s total. Since January 2023, more than 1.28 million inadmissible aliens have been granted entry to our country at official ports of entry through just the CBP One and CHNV mass-parole programs Biden and Harris created. And now the CHNV program has been halted due to massive fraud.” “Even if another illegal alien did not cross our Southwest border for the remainder of Biden-Harris’ term, the millions they have already allowed into our country have done damage that will take decades to remedy,” he continued. “And for the families of Americans like Laken Riley, Rachel Morin, and Jocelyn Nungaray, that damage will never be undone.” Riley’s body was found February 22 on the University of Georgia campus after she had gone for a jog, with police beginning a search for her after she did not return home. Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, a Venezuelan national, was arrested and charged the following day. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. Rachel Morin, 37, a mother of five, was murdered in Maryland last year. Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez, 23, an illegal immigrant was accused of raping and murdering Morin six months after illegally crossing the southern U.S. border. Nungaray, 12, was is believed to have been murdered by two adult illegal immigrants from Venezuela in June of this year.

Kamala Harris' decision to select Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate for the 2024 election has been met with growing concern within the Democratic Party. While Walz's reputation as a progressive governor who has successfully implemented a far-left agenda in Minnesota initially appeared to be a strategic choice, his complex history and political baggage are now emerging as potential liabilities that could hinder Harris' campaign. Walz, who gained national attention for his progressive reforms in Minnesota, including universal background checks for gun purchases and expanded school meals, was chosen to appeal to working-class voters in the Rust Belt. However, his handling of significant crises during his governorship, particularly the George Floyd protests and the COVID-19 pandemic, has provided ample ammunition for Republican attacks. Critics argue that his delayed response to the riots following Floyd's death, which led to the burning of a police precinct in Minneapolis, exemplifies his weak leadership during critical moments​. https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1824494631968714989 Moreover, Walz's stance on China has become another point of contention. His nuanced approach, which includes advocating for cooperation with Beijing while criticizing its human rights abuses, has been seized upon by Republicans as evidence of his "soft" stance on China. This has sparked concerns that his foreign policy views might alienate voters who are increasingly wary of the Chinese government's global ambitions. The Trump campaign, in particular, has highlighted Walz's comments about not viewing China as an adversary, branding him as out of touch with mainstream American sentiment​. The scrutiny of Walz's ties to China comes at a time when the U.S.-China relationship is a central issue in American politics. Walz's extensive engagement with China, which includes numerous visits and efforts to foster cooperation, is being portrayed by some as a vulnerability that could weaken the Harris-Walz ticket. Critics have gone so far as to label his potential policies toward China as the "weakest in generations," a claim that Walz's supporters dispute by pointing to his advocacy for human rights and democracy in Hong Kong​. https://x.com/TONYxTWO/status/1822001500953960664 Despite these challenges, Walz's supporters argue that his deep connections to the working class and his military service make him a valuable asset to the Harris campaign. Walz's background as a high school teacher and his long tenure in the Army National Guard resonate with voters who feel disconnected from the political elite. His ability to win in rural, traditionally conservative areas of Minnesota demonstrates his appeal to a broader electorate, which is crucial for Democrats aiming to rebuild the "Blue Wall" in the Midwest​. However, the far-left policies that Walz has championed in Minnesota could prove to be a double-edged sword. While they endear him to the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, they also provide fodder for Republicans who are eager to paint the Harris-Walz ticket as too extreme for mainstream America. This is particularly significant in swing states, where voters may be more conservative and wary of the progressive agenda that Walz represents. As the 2024 election approaches, the question remains whether Walz's progressive record and controversial stances will energize the Democratic base or alienate moderate and independent voters. What is clear is that the Harris-Walz ticket will face intense scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum as they navigate the complex landscape of American politics. The post Tim Walz: A Far-Left Liability for Kamala Harris? appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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