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Man who stormed Capitol gets 87 months in Prison
A right-wing January 6 Capitol Rioter has been sentenced to 87 months in prison
A rioter who took a gun to storm the U.S. Capitol and threaten Nancy Pelosi, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison.
Guy Reffitt is the first defendant from the day to go to trial, with his own son the one to tip off the FBI about his dad’s involvement.
“He said ‘if you turn me in, you’re a traitor…And traitors get shot'”.
Reffitt’s son at trial
Reffitt is a leader for a ring wing militia group known as Three Percenters. He now holds 5 charges, including transport of a firearm.
The Donald Trump fan from Texas will now spend more than 7 years in prison, which is the longest insurrection-related sentence to date.
“Mr. Reffitt’s reluctance to admit early that his behaviour is illegal is concerning…And I want to be very clear … under no legitimate definition of the term ‘patriot’ (does) Mr. Reffitt’s behaviour on and around January 6 fit the term. It is the antithesis of the word.”
District Judge Dabney Friedrich
Reffitt did not enter the Capitol building on January 6, he was stopped by police force on the outskirts of the building.
However, he was caught on video leading rioters toward the Capitol in an aggressive manner, while holding a weapon.
However, Reffitt’s daughters are now calling for life punishment for the former U.S. President.
“My father’s name wasn’t on the flags everyone was carrying that day.
“It was another man’s name.”
reffitt’s daughter after sentencing
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U.S. pushes Ukraine toward controversial peace plan with Russia
US pressures Ukraine to accept a peace plan risking territory loss amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
US pressures Ukraine to accept a peace plan risking territory loss amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
The United States is pressuring Ukraine to accept a peace plan that would see the country surrender territory and military equipment as part of a negotiated settlement with Russia. The proposal has sparked concern within Kyiv over the potential loss of sovereignty and long-term security.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in Turkey discussing this plan, which may also involve cuts to Ukraine’s armed forces. His visit comes as Washington intensifies efforts under the Trump administration to secure an end to the conflict, despite fears the terms could undermine Ukraine’s national interests.
As Russian forces continue their aggressive campaign, holding roughly 19% of Ukrainian territory, Zelenskiy is attempting to revive peace talks before winter further complicates the frontline. The stakes remain high as the geopolitical landscape shifts.
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Senate clears Epstein files release despite White House push
Senate upholds vote to release Epstein files despite White House delay attempt; Trump signals intent to sign bill.
Senate upholds vote to release Epstein files despite White House delay attempt; Trump signals intent to sign bill.
The White House tried to delay a vote on the release of Justice Department files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, even as former President Trump insisted there was nothing to hide.
Despite this, the Senate approved the measure exactly as it passed the House, ignoring amendments proposed by Trump’s aides. This move clears the path for the files to be made public in full.
Trump has indicated he intends to sign the bill, marking a significant shift after the White House’s attempt to block or delay the vote proved unsuccessful. The decision could have wide-reaching implications for transparency and ongoing investigations.
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Nvidia earnings shake tech stocks as ASX heads into Christmas
Nvidia’s earnings spark sharp market reactions, prompting investor concerns for tech stocks and volatility ahead of year-end trading.
Nvidia’s earnings spark sharp market reactions, prompting investor concerns for tech stocks and volatility ahead of year-end trading.
Markets are reacting sharply to Nvidia’s latest earnings, leaving investors questioning the future of tech stocks. Analysts are closely watching whether the results meet expectations and what it could mean for the broader market.
Joining us is David Scutt from StoneX to break down Nvidia’s post-earnings performance and its ripple effects across US and global equities. Investors are keeping a keen eye on how this could set the tone for year-end trading.
With Christmas approaching, the ASX faces a pivotal day as global risk sentiment shifts. Traders are positioning themselves for potential volatility, making it critical to understand the signals coming out of major tech earnings.
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