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Democrats demanded a hearing with Justice Roberts about the manufactured flag scandal, and he refused. They want Justice Alito to recuse himself from anything regarding the election – like Donald Trump’s immunity. He has refused. The Story Chief Justice John Roberts on Thursday rejected a meeting DEMANDED by Democratic lawmakers who wanted to discuss two […] The post Justice Roberts Refuses Democrat Senators’ Demand appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

A Massachusetts man known as the “Bad Breath Rapist” who fled after he was convicted in 2007 of rape has been arrested in California. Tuen Kit Lee was arrested in California on Tuesday after being on the run for 16 years, a U.S. Marshals press release said. Lee was believed to have fled Massachusetts, but investigators didn’t know where he was until the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS) developed information that the fugitive was in northern California. Investigators sent information to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in northern California and, with the help of local police in Danville, California, were able to track down and arrest Lee. Authorities from Massachusetts traveled to California to assist local law enforcement in the arrest. “There are violent offenders out there who believe they can commit crimes and not be held accountable for their actions,” said Chief Inspector Sean LoPiccolo, acting commander of the USMS Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force. “Tuen Lee was on the run for more than 16 years and the unwavering dedication by law enforcement to locate and arrest him hopefully brings peace of mind to the victim and her family.” On February 2, 2005, Lee broke into a co-worker’s home and raped her, the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) said in a press release. Lee was quickly identified as a suspect using DNA, as well as his horrible breath, earning him the nickname the “Bad Breath Rapist.” Lee was convicted in 2007 after a jury deliberated for two days. He was found guilty of the rape but had already fled the jurisdiction. For more than 16 years, Lee remained on the run, even after being featured on “America’s Most Wanted” multiple times. It wasn’t until earlier this year that investigators caught the break they needed to ultimately find Lee and arrest him. Police learned of a multi-million dollar home in Diablo, California, belonging to a woman who owned a flower shop. Investigators were provided social media images of a person they believed to be Lee interacting with the woman. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP On May 28, local California authorities, along with the USMS, observed the man and woman leaving the home and entering a vehicle. Local police performed a vehicle stop, and the man provided a fake name before ultimately confessing to his true identity, the MSP reported. Fingerprints confirmed the man was, indeed, Lee, and his female companion – who had been with him for 15 years – was shocked to learn who he really was. Lee is awaiting extradition back to Massachusetts.

Actor William H. Macy discussed some criticisms he had for the entertainment industry during a podcast interview that aired this week. The 74-year-old “Shameless” star was a guest on “Films to Be Buried With Brett Goldstein” when he answered the host’s question about the “worst” film he’d ever seen, which led to conversations about other topics, per The Hollywood Reporter. “Oh, boy. I rarely get through them,” Macy said of movies as a whole. “I think at the end of the day, one thing any story has to be is true. It’s got to be true to the human experience. And I think the test is if you put it out there and a couple of million people see it, that most of them recognize the issue and it moves them.” The actor went on to discuss how he’s especially offended by unrealistic movies and by excessive violence. “I guess the most obvious example — and I can see the will to live just fade from people when I get on this kick — but I think Hollywood is doing a lot of damage to the world with our portrayal of violence,” Macy continued. “It’s not true, and it’s not a good place to be lying when it comes to our portrayal of violence.” The Oscar-nominated star went on to explain how he asked for a reduction in violence on the set of a Western he was working on. “When I first started off, there were nine bodies on page four, and I lobbied for us to go back to the real West and not to Westerns,” the actor said. “Don’t imitate films.” Macy used the reasoning that only a few men died at the infamous showdown at the O.K. Corral.  CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “It was the biggest thing. Four guys,” he said of that real-life event. “Most of the scripts you get, there’s four guys on the first page. You see them downtown blasting away in New York City. There’s not a cop to be seen. People get shot four times and they give a speech.” Only three men, Tom McLaury, Frank McLaury, and Billy Clanton, died during the 1881 gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The “Fargo” star also shared his idea for a television drama. “I wanna do a thing where, you take three episodes to have you fall in love with one of the major characters and then shoot him,” he told the podcast host. “But don’t write him off the show. And every week, you can see what a bullet does to a human body. You can see how it wrecks his marriage. You can see how he gets infections. You can see how he has to learn to walk again or use his hands again. You can see the deep, dark depressions.” “Let’s tell the truth about it, because I swear to God, you kill one person, there’s nothing more dramatic than that. You kill 18 people, it’s just porn. The only thing you can do to make that more dramatic is kill 18 more,” Macy concluded.

A black woman caught on camera stealing a cop car and backing over a white police officer was found not guilty of attempted murder and not guilty by reason of insanity on additional charges. Whitley Temple, 35, received the verdict from Chicago Judge Tyria Walton, who made the decision in a short bench trial following a month of continuances, CWB Chicago reported. Temple is now required to follow a treatment plan instead of serving time in prison. The prosecution showed that in June 2022, Chicago police officer Ed Poppish was responding to a report of shots fired when he saw Temple lying in the street, half-naked. Poppish requested an ambulance, and as he did so, Temple got up, started saying the officer’s name over and over, and then walked around him to get behind the wheel of his patrol car. Poppish tried to stop her, but she allegedly responded: “Let me go. This has nothing to do with you.” Surveillance footage and a witness’ own recording showed what happened next. Temple reversed the cop car, dragging Poppish into another vehicle and striking his head. He sustained a concussion and injury that required six stitches. The original charges against Temple noted that it was “a miracle” he survived, CWB reported. Temple then drove the squad car to a gas station and left the car running while she went into the station, returned to the vehicle, and drove away again. She then drove the wrong way on the Eisenhower Expressway, weaving through traffic at 76 miles per hour before exiting onto Sacramento Boulevard and running red lights. She struck five occupied vehicles, got out of the squad car, and ran down the block before cops finally arrested her. While the case against her was pending, Temple was hired as a lead accountant for Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services. She was fired in early 2024 after it became public that the city hired someone who was awaiting trial for allegedly trying to murder a Chicago police officer, CWB reported. Instead of a jury trial, Temple received a bench trial, during which her defense attorney said his client was “in a psychotic state” during the incident, calling it a “textbook insanity case,” CBS News reported. He added that Temple’s family had been concerned about her for days before the incident and that she had a “paranoid idea” that people were trying to kill the women in her family.

As debates over minimum wage hikes continue to intensify, recent legislative changes in California and other states highlight the complex interplay between wages, employment, and the economy. California's recent move to raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour has sparked significant controversy and concern about its potential consequences. California's Wage Hike and Its Repercussions https://x.com/JohnStossel/status/1795574519249170918 California's "FAST Recovery Act," signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, mandates a $20 minimum wage for employees at fast-food chains with more than 60 locations nationwide. This increase, effective from April 2024, aims to provide better wages and working conditions for over 500,000 fast-food workers in the state. However, the law has already led to significant layoffs and operational changes within the industry.. For instance, major chains like Pizza Hut have announced the layoff of over 1,200 delivery drivers, switching to independent delivery services to manage costs. Smaller franchises and mom-and-pop businesses, unable to absorb the higher wage expenses, are either reducing their workforce or closing down entirely. The shift towards automation in response to increased labor costs is becoming more prevalent, with some fast-food outlets testing fully robotic operations. https://x.com/prageru/status/1795862674066096246 The $20 minimum wage is expected to exacerbate California's already high unemployment rate, which stood at 5.3% in February 2024, the highest in the nation. This increase in unemployment will further strain the state's financial resources, potentially leading to higher taxes and reduced public services to cover the additional costs. Critics argue that the wage hike, while well-intentioned, fails to consider the thin profit margins many businesses operate on. The higher wages could lead to increased prices for consumers, as businesses pass on the costs to maintain profitability. This cycle of rising costs and prices can fuel inflation, further diminishing the purchasing power of workers and creating a challenging economic environment . California is not alone in raising the minimum wage. As of January 2024, 22 states have implemented minimum wage increases, impacting nearly 10 million workers. The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 per hour, unchanged for over 15 years, while states like New York and New Jersey have set higher minimum wages to reflect the local cost of living. These state-level increases aim to address the widening gap between wages and the cost of living. However, the efficacy of such measures is debated. Proponents argue that higher wages are essential for workers to meet basic living expenses, while opponents warn that such increases could lead to higher unemployment and business closures, particularly among small enterprises and in regions with lower living costs. The recent minimum wage hikes highlight the ongoing struggle to balance fair wages with economic viability. While the intention behind raising the minimum wage is to improve the standard of living for workers, the resulting economic repercussions, such as layoffs and increased automation, present significant challenges. Policymakers must consider these complex dynamics to ensure that wage increases do not inadvertently harm the very workers they aim to help. The post The Folly of Minimum Wage Increases: Economic and Social Impacts appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

It’s been nearly 18 years since the world lost one of the greatest, most beloved conservationists: Steve Irwin. Now, his family continues to carry on his legacy, ensuring their life-saving work will be remembered for years to come. So much has changed for this family in those 18 years, but there’s one thing that remains the same — and that’s how Terri Irwin feels about dating again. Although she lost her husband almost two decades ago, the love she has for him hasn’t changed. In turn, she simply can’t imagine that she’d ever want to be with someone else. For her, being with Steve was enough, noting that, “I totally got my happily ever after.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wildlife Warriors (@wildlifewarriorsworldwide) Terri’s decision to not date isn’t intended to be a reflection on her options — though, let’s be honest, there’s only one Steve Irwin. In fact, this is something that Terri herself admits. Terri Irwin Opens Up About Why She Doesn’t Plan On Dating Again “And while there are a lot of wonderful men in the world, can you see another Steve Irwin? I just can’t,” Terri admits. “I’d be like, ‘I love that you’re a librarian and the Dewey Decimal System is cool, but I got to go jump a crocodile and do that.’ Forget that.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Terri Irwin (@terriirwincrikey) If you’re worried Terri might be lonely, she’s happy to reassure everyone that she’s doing great as a single woman. Not only does she have loved ones to keep her company, but she’s also comfortable in her own skin. “I had the best marriage in the whole world for 14 years, and I’m very comfortable with the person I see in the mirror,” she explains. “So I’m okay to be on my own now. And I’m lonely for Steve, but I’m not a lonely person, so I’m very lucky.” This story’s featured image is by Justin Sullivan / Stringer with Getty Images The post Terri Irwin Opens Up About Why She Has No Plans To Date Again appeared first on InspireMore.

The University of Arizona Wildcats Baseball Team is pretty well-known in college athletics. Playing in the PAC-12 Conference, the team is having a championship season this year, which attracts fans. A section of the outfield has open grass seating, and pets are welcome, so fans bring out their dogs. When infielder Mason White hit a home run ball out of the park, a golden retriever snagged the home run ball! Come for the dinger, stay for the dogs @Pac12Network pic.twitter.com/ucUzGaQhTZ— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 11, 2024 What happened next will live forever, thanks to the work of a cameraman who understood the assignment. As the golden retriever grabbed the home run ball, the cameraman followed his every move. The happy boi darted to and fro, playing keep-away. It was HIS ball, and no one would take it from him! The running retriever was under the pursuit of several kids and even a few adults. Image from X. The dog evaded capture and maintained possession of his leathery prize. It’s a sure bet that the ball was a slobbery mess when the owner finally got the pup to stop running. The smart dog used available obstacles, small hills, and even bystanders as he weaved in and out to avoid his pursuers. At one point, he took a short breather behind a picnic table. Image from X. The golden retriever excels at evasive tactics with his home run prize. The Golden Retriever Snatched Mason White’s Second Home Run That Game While his show is memorable, we should also mention that this home run was Mason White’s second of the game! He has knocked 17 home runs for the Wildcats. If this young sophomore keeps putting up numbers like this, we’ll see him on MLB scouting reports. He is on the watch list for the 2024 Bobby Bragan National Collegiate Slugger Award. He was a Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American in 2023 and made the Pac-12 Preseason All-Conference for 2024. The Arizona Wildcats went on to beat Utah 10 – 4 in this game, adding another notch to their season totals. This wasn’t the first time an impromptu “show” in the outfield captured a cameraman’s eye. These brothers having a brawl were the focus not long ago. As riveting as the game was, we’re pretty sure people will be talking about the golden retriever that snatched the home run ball for much longer! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Victorious Golden Retriever Catches Home Run Ball & Expertly Avoids Capture appeared first on InspireMore.

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