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LANSING (WWJ) – Jonathan Byrd, a former Labor Union leader and prominent figure in Michigan politics, has been charged with criminal sexual conduct. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday that Byrd was charged with fourth-degree CSC for an incident at a party in April 2022. Byrd, 40, of Battle Creek, had been “a prominent figure in Michigan politics and lobbying government on behalf of his employer, the Michigan Labor District Council of the Laborers International Union of America North or LiUNA,” according to Nessel. office According to the AG’s office, Byrd allegedly “forcefully moved the victim’s hand to his…

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder was sentenced this week to 20 years in federal prison. Negotiations continued on the state budget, and the US Supreme Court handed down two important decisions as it closed its calendar. We break down what it all means on this week’s episode of Ohio Politics Explained. A podcast from the USA TODAY Network’s Ohio Bureau that gets you up to speed on the state’s political news in 15 minutes or less. This week, host Anna Staver joined state bureau chief Anthony Shoemaker. Maximum sentence for Larry Householder Nearly three years after his arrest, Householder…

Voice of OC won the highest recognition from the nation’s top press clubs earlier this month at the annual OC Press Club Awards at Anaheim Hills Country Club. The newsroom’s swift response last year to the collapse of the Anaheim Angel Stadium sale in the wake of scathing FBI affidavits about dealings with the city earned first-place recognition in four major categories along with the region’s biggest media outlets, including the David McQuay Award for Best Columnist. Best news and best political news. The newsroom’s Hosam Elattar won the county’s Best Religion Story award for his engaging look at the…

CNN — The Conservatives, despite their limited federal elected power, scored another major victory in the great political battle of the early 21st century. The Supreme Court’s elimination of affirmative action in college admissions on Thursday toppled another pillar of America’s liberal social infrastructure. Democrats have had their share of successes over the past 20 years, including earlier this month with decisions ordering the redrawing of Alabama’s congressional map and rejecting an election law theory backed by Trump, but it often seems that the conservatives had the momentum. Republicans only control one house of Congress, and by a narrow margin,…

Trump, DeSantis among 2024 GOP contenders to appear at Moms for Liberty rallySupreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling Leaves Colleges Searching for New Ways to Promote DiversityThe Supreme Court made some big decisions this week, and there’s more to come. Here’s what you need to knowBiden addresses the Supreme Court and Russia, but also the media and McCain in a rare online interviewBiden’s envoy to Iran was placed on unpaid leave pending a review… READ MORE Trump, DeSantis among 2024 GOP contenders to appear at Moms for Liberty rally Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling Leaves Colleges Searching for New Ways to…

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – A Venango County man is in jail on rape and related charges. (Pictured above: Eric Beichner with his attorney, Allison Hartle, as they walked to the Venango County Courthouse on June 27.) (Photos by Gavin Fish) According to court documents, 27 years old Eric Francis Beichnerof Oil City, was arraigned Wednesday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. before Magisterial District Judge Andrew F. Fish on the following charges: Rape Forcible, felony 1 Involuntary sexual intercourse Forcible, felony 1 Aggravated indecent assault – Forcible, felony 2 Incest, felony 2 Indecent assault Forcible, misdemeanor 1 (Eric Beichner arrived…

Brinkley called out those who “point to criticism” in the wrinkle brigade. Christie Brinkley he’s calling out critics who send him mean messages. In a post she shared on Instagram with a selfie, the 69-year-old model and actress addressed what she called the “wrinkle brigade,” or commenters with negative things to say about her. “They’re the people who scan celebrity pages hoping to find some cellulite or wrinkles or anything they can point out to criticize,” Brinkley said. “It has to be some form of compensation for some things they’re missing.” But despite the bad comments she receives, Brinkley continued…

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft taxis at Spangdahlem Air Force Base, Germany, June 9, 2023, in preparation for Air Defender 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. technician Anthony Plyler) WASHINGTON – The US State Department today approved the potential sale to the Czech Republic of 24 F-35 fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin, as well as a large quantity of weapons, parts and equipment, in a deal worth up to $5.6 billion. “The proposed sale will enhance the Czech Republic’s defense capabilities and support NATO operations by protecting against modern threats and maintaining a constant…