Three pro-life activists targeted by the Biden administration over a peaceful protest at a Tennessee abortion facility were sentenced by a federal judge Tuesday to three years of probation, including 90 days of house arrest.  Judge Chip Frensley sentenced Eva Zastrow, James Zastrow, and Paul Place, who were convicted in April of violating the FACE Act, a Clinton-era law guaranteeing entry into abortion facilities. The trio faced a maximum penalty of six months in prison, five years of probation, and a $10,000 fine. The three were also sentenced to time served, which began back in October 2022 when they were first charged. The terms of their house arrest will include exceptions for work and church. The Biden Justice Department charged the activists over their participation in a pro-life protest at Carefem, a Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, abortion facility, on March 5, 2021. On that day, a group of demonstrators gathered on the second floor of an office building in the hallway outside Carafem. The group prayed, sang hymns, and urged women showing up to the clinic to not get abortions.  Prosecutors said the protesters sat in front of doors at Carafem and blocked women from coming inside. Frensley convicted them during a bench trial in April after less than 30 minutes of deliberation.  During their trial, lawyers for the defendants said that their clients were merely practicing their faith in a peaceful manner. Place’s lawyers argued the trial demonstrated massive overreach by the federal government, saying that the Biden administration was prosecuting “people who were simply expressing their beliefs in a non-violent way.” The three protesters spoke of their Christian faiths when given an opportunity to talk during Tuesday’s sentencing hearing. James Zastrow said he was “obeying a higher law” when he took part in the protest, and expressed his belief that “preborn children are people.” Eva Zastrow said her only ambition was to love God and her neighbors. She said that “God personally identified with the weak and vulnerable” and that she didn’t want anyone harmed at Carafem. Choking up, she read a poem she had written about the value of children.  Place said everything he did at Carafem was done out of love, adding that “children are a blessing from the Lord.” Over a dozen supporters gathered Tuesday morning outside the courthouse to pray and sing before the sentencing. They sang songs Christian hymns including “Rescue the Perishing” and “Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus.” Earlier this month, four others charged with violating the FACE Act and a felony charge of conspiring against civil rights over the same protest were sentenced in Nashville. One protester, Calvin Zastrow, was given six months in prison over his participation in the protest. The Justice Department had requested over two years of incarceration.  Three of his co-defendants, Paul Vaughn, Dennis Green, and Coleman Boyd, all avoided jail time.

Winning the bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke race was not the only exciting thing to happen to Ryan Murphy at the Paris Olympic Games. He also got his own Olympic gender reveal! His wife, Bridget Konttinen decided to surprise him, and the world, with the gender of their child. View this post on Instagram A post shared by USA Swimming (@usaswimming) It’s A Girl: Olympic Gender Reveal Gives Ryan Murphy A Big Surprise Instagram Murphy was focused on his backstroke race and did an impressive job, earning him the third spot. According to People, “He finished at 52.39 seconds.” If you think that is fast, remember that that was the third best time. Second place, Jiayù Xu, came in at 52.32 seconds, just barely beating Murphy. Finally, the gold medalist, Thomas Ceccon, came in first with an impressive 52 seconds flat. As you can see, the race was neck and neck. However, once Murphy was out and awarded his medal, there was something else that held his focus. He noticed that he was experiencing his own Olympic gender reveal. Ryan Murphy’s wife, Bridget Konttinem, was standing in the crowd holding up a large white sign. The black lettering read, “Ryan, it’s a girl!” WBAL TV 11 shares Ryan’s surprise. When chatting with them, Ryan Murphy claimed that reading the sign was his first time learning the gender as well. “We both – we honestly both thought it was going to be a boy,” he admitted. Happy Day For The Ryan Murphy Regardless of the gender, it was evident that Ryan and Bridget were excited about their new baby. Photos share the loving couple hugging and kissing in the stands, celebrating this joyous occasion. They aren’t the only ones celebrating. Friends and family were also excited. In fact, one of Murphy’s friends, Trevor Lawrence, is also having a daughter. Perhaps their friendship will now continue on through their children. In addition, photos show that several of Bridget’s loved ones stood by her and helped her share the special news with her husband. The internet is also loving the news. The USA Swimming Instagram posted the photo of Bridget holding up the sign only 17 hours ago, and already the post has gained over 113,000 likes. Positive comments were also flooding in. @rigbypets said “EPIC! Congratulations” and @fjhcsr45 said, ” CONGRATULATIONS MOM & DAD!!! So happy for the entire family and this is one of the best gender reveals ever!!! What an amazing win for them all!!!” It is clear that this Olympic gender reveal was not only a hit for Ryan Murphy and his wife, but for the whole world as well. Best wishes to them both. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Wife Of U.S. Bronze Medalist Ryan Murphy Cleverly Reveals Baby’s Gender During Olympics! appeared first on InspireMore.

There are a lot of exciting events to look forward to during the Paris Olympics. This includes Simone Biles, of course, as she competes alongside the rest of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. So far, she’s already off to a fantastic start! On Sunday, Biles showed off a move so difficult, only she has pulled it off in international competitions. As if that’s not impressive enough, she’s doing so with an ankle that’s been sore for a few weeks. Still, not even that could keep her from pulling off some of the most impressive moves. In the end, she earned herself top scores in both events that day. That left her with the top score in the all-around. Fans and teammates alike couldn’t be more proud or impressed. But did you know that even cats are fans of this unparalleled athlete? The adorable proof can be found in the video below. @jaw7087 Elaine trying to catch Simone Biles. Visit www.wahltonsaus.com for awesome saus! Saus20 for a 20% discount ♬ original sound – JAW Before Biles can even start her routine, this adorable black cat can’t keep her eyes off the athlete. She watches intently, waiting for Biles to move. As soon as she does, this curious cat bats at the TV, seeming as though she hopes to catch her. Curious Cat Can’t Stop Watching Simone Biles’ Olympic Performance Cat owners can attest that many felines love watching TV. While they obviously can’t understand what’s going on, cats become captivated by all of the exciting colors and movements. It’s no wonder, then, that so many of them are obsessed with gymnasts like Biles — their movements are mesmerizing! “Cats trying to catch gymnasts is my new favorite video category,” one fan shares in the comments, with another adding, “This is like the 6th video I’ve seen of a cat watching gymnastics, I need to know if the gymnasts know they’re so loved by kitties all over.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post An Olympic Effort: Silly Black Cat Bats At Simone Biles As She Tumbles Across The Screen appeared first on InspireMore.

There are many different ways to grieve a lost loved one, but this family makes a compelling argument for having a celebration of life instead of a funeral! Alex Ostebo shared a beautiful video on social media about her sister’s passing. In order to honor her memory, this woman’s family decided to break with many “traditional” funeral practices. We’re sure Denali would be touched by how people chose to remember her! In the video, Alex shared the many different ways that a celebration of life gave her family some much-needed closure. This unconventional ceremony allowed everyone room to grieve Denali on a personal level. First, they honored the young woman’s memory by wearing her favorite color, yellow. Then, everyone shared a few words on how much she meant to them. After the eulogies were over, family members had the opportunity to write Denali a special note. These were attached to beautiful wreaths of flowers which guests tossed off a dock and into a body of water that led into the ocean. Some people even jumped in for a swim! This woman’s celebration of life ceremony was truly something special. @alex.ostebo We had an event celebrating Denali’s life instead of one mourning her death. It turned out to be the best decision for our family and resulted in a beautiful, incredibly sad day that brought us all together. What do think of funerals vs celebrations of life? #griefjourney #grieftok #sister #griefandloss #celebrationoflife #sistergoals #funeral #booktok #sistersforever #CapCut ♬ Memories – Maroon 5 Next, there was music at the Denali’s celebration of life. “Guitars came out and a sing-a-long started next to the tree we planted for her,” wrote Alex in her video. “Then moved to the porch where we sang and played for the rest of the guests. It soon became a dance party with my sister’s favorite songs.” Screengrab from TikTok In the end, the experience was very cathartic for everyone. In her caption, Alex reiterated that a celebration of life was the perfect way for her family to grieve their lost loved one. “We had an event celebrating Denali’s life instead of one mourning her death,” she wrote. “It turned out to be the best decision for our family and resulted in a beautiful, incredibly sad day that brought us all together.” What a meaningful way to remember someone special! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Grieving Family Shares Touching Reasons They Chose A Celebration Of Life Over A Funeral appeared first on InspireMore.

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A post shared on social media purportedly shows a video of Christians gathering in Paris to protest the recent controversial opening ceremony at the Olympics. ?HAPPENING NOW: CHRISTIANS FLOOD THE STREETS OF PARIS TO WORSHIP JESUS‼️ pic.twitter.com/pxXmxj50sD — Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) July 28, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is inaccurate. Fact Check: Drag queen Nicky Doll, who […]

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