Southpaws 5-14-21
from Southpaws Hosted by Darren Gibson
Katy Steele and Jack Prince are both off today, so Darren flew solo as he discussed these topics: A judge threw out the bankruptcy filing of the National Rifle Association, opening the door for the New York State Attorney General to potentially shut down the group. A ransomware attack on a large pipeline disrupted gas delivery on the east coast of the U.S. A Marine colonel is accused of assaulting police during the January 6 treasonous storming of the U.S. Capitol. Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock (R) introduced legislation requiring media organizations that "fact check" to be licensed and bonded. This is a clear-cut violation of the First Amendment protections for free speech and free press. An Arkansas McDonald's employee allegedly shot a customer's finger after a dispute over change. A Florida Dunkin' Donuts employee faces second-degree manslaughter charges after he allegedly punched a customer in the face, causing fatal head injuries, for using a racial slur. And the Chicago Police Department is using asset forfeiture proceeds to purchase drones to spy on people. Hammer Time: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) may face ethics charges for verbally assaulting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). Off The Cuff: A Michigan man was lucky to avoid jail after his vulgar screen name appeared on screen during an online court hearing.
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