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J6er’s case raises questions about jail conditions

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After U.S. Marshals went to the D.C. Jail for an unannounced inspection, they overheard jailers warning inmates not to snitch. “The marshals overheard these warnings themselves, that there were threats being made to inmates to not … tell what was really going on to the marshals,” Senior U.S. District Court Judge Royce Lamberth said at … Read more

Afghanistan as a “land of dreams”

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A few weeks ago, I interviewed Madiha Zahir, a Florida lawyer whose family is from Afghanistan. It was fascinating to hear her story. Interview excerpts are below: People don’t realize that Afghans, they come from a very destructive and … difficult history. It’s just been a point of conflict just because of its geographic location. … Read more

Cuban transitional government seeks U.S. recognition

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Members of a group called the Cuban Constitutional Government of the Transition hope to secure U.S. government support in their effort to bring about democracy in Cuba. “We are not asking for U.S. military intervention. We are asking for support, recognition. We would not want bloodshed,” said Rubén Ricardo, a leader of the group. Ricardo … Read more

Florida man says God is protecting his son, a fugitive

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Jonny Pollock remains at large more than 12 weeks after the FBI raided the family’s home just outside the city limits of Lakeland. His sister, Olivia, was arrested and must wear an ankle monitor while awaiting trial in connection with the Jan. 6 protest at the U.S. Capitol Building. Their father, Ben, said the federal … Read more