Author: Chelsea Betonie

A former DEA agent, Joseph Bongiovanni, is facing accusations in a federal trial in upstate New York. He is alleged to have taken $250,000 in bribes from the mafia, protected a strip club involved in sex trafficking, and assisted a high school English teacher with his marijuana business. Bongiovanni’s defense attorney described him as a proactive agent known for action rather than desk work. The prosecution claims that financial difficulties led Bongiovanni to collaborate with the mafia out of admiration for Italian organized crime figures. Accused of betraying his badge, Bongiovanni stands accused of being a “double agent” who aided…

At the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, President Trump assured attendees of his commitment to defending Christians against anti-Christian policies pushed by the radical left. He highlighted the historical suppression of churches by communist and fascist regimes and warned that similar actions were being attempted in America. In a related incident, under the Biden administration, six Christian pro-life activists were charged by the Department of Justice for peacefully praying and singing hymns inside an abortion clinic in Nashville. These activists have been convicted of violating the FACE Act and a felony conspiracy charge, potentially facing up to 11…

Former President Donald Trump is fighting to have a federal case involving classified documents dismissed by claiming that Special Counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed. Trump’s attorneys filed motions on Thursday seeking the dismissal of the case, in which he faces accusations of unlawfully retaining classified materials after leaving office and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them. The former president pleaded not guilty to 40 charges and is arguing for absolute immunity, stating that designating the materials as his records during his presidency allows him to keep them under the Presidential Records Act. Trump’s legal team also contends that Smith’s…

Reuters reported that a group of twelve anonymous victims of Jeffrey Epstein have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), accusing the agency of covering up and facilitating Epstein’s sex trafficking operations. The women allege that the FBI failed to investigate allegations against Epstein, allowing him to continue his criminal activities for over twenty years. Despite receiving tips about Epstein’s illegal activities as early as 1996, the FBI did not interview any alleged victims or inform other law enforcement agencies. The lawsuit claims that it was only in 2006, after years of inaction, that the bureau finally…

According to the Russian prison authority, Alexei Navalny, a 47-year-old Russian democracy activist, has reportedly passed away in a Soviet-era gulag situated north of the Arctic Circle. Navalny is survived by his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, and their two children. Navalny played a significant role in organizing protests against the government and actively campaigned for reforms to combat corruption in Russia. He also stood up against President Vladimir Putin and his administration during his run for office. In 2021, Navalny received a prison sentence of 2.5 years. There are reports stating that Navalny became sick and passed away during a walk.…

During the House impeachment investigation, a previous business associate of Hunter Biden conveyed that China had established connections with then-vice president Joe Biden and “infiltrated” the White House. Tony Bobulinski, who collaborated with Hunter Biden on a Chinese venture, emphasized that Joe Biden was perceived as “the brand” being marketed to foreign governments globally. “The Chinese Communist Party through its surrogate, China Energy Company Limited, or ‘CEFC’ — a CCP-linked Chinese energy conglomerate — successfully sought to infiltrate and compromise Joe Biden and the Obama-Biden White House,” he said. Hunter Biden and his uncle James Biden received millions of dollars…

U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) recently lodged a formal complaint with the New York State Committee on Professional Standards against Attorney General Letitia James, alleging that James violated professional conduct rules in her ongoing investigation of President Donald Trump. Stefanik contends that James has been relentlessly pursuing legal action against Trump, characterizing it as a witch hunt. In her statement, Rep. Stefanik said, “I have found New York Attorney General Letitia James’ handling of the investigation and trial of President Donald Trump nothing short of shameful. It is evident that Attorney General James violated fundamental principles of fairness and impartiality…

According to the Washington Post, there are rumors that President Donald Trump is considering making an appearance at a controversial hearing in Atlanta. The hearing, scheduled for Thursday, will focus on allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had an inappropriate relationship with the lead prosecutor handling the election interference case against Trump and his associates. Recently, both Fani Willis and Nathan Wade were subpoenaed to testify at the upcoming evidentiary hearing. This information comes from a lawsuit filed by Michael Roman, who is a co-defendant with Trump in a RICO case. Ashleigh Merchant, the attorney representing Michael Roman,…

The uncertainty of our nation’s economy is prompting many Americans to take action with their portfolios. Transfers and rollovers from 401(k), 403(b), IRAs, and other types of retirement accounts are on the rise as Americans seek the higher ground of physical precious metals to back their life’s savings. It’s a big decision. Years of a pre-Covid economy that was on the rise made many complacent about how their retirement portfolio was distributed, but multiple fiscal challenges that have risen the last three years have shone a bright spotlight on protecting assets. “On one hand, the threats of a major downturn…

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has delivered a significant win to former President Donald Trump in the lawsuit brought against him by Jack Smith. The special counsel sought to compel Trump to disclose documents related to his defense strategy, specifically regarding whether he intended to hold his attorneys responsible, a move that legal experts argued would breach attorney-client privilege. Legal analyst Katie Phang of MSNBC remarked that Judge Cannon’s rejection of this request dealt a major setback to Smith. According to the expert, Judge Cannon has issued an order denying Special Counsel’s Motion to Compel Disclosure Regarding Advice-of-Counsel Defense. The…