Category: 2020 riots

11th Circuit Asks Florida Supreme Court to Define Terms of Anti-Riot Law

Before it can decide whether a 2021 anti-riot law in Florida violates the U.S. Constitution, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is asking the Florida Supreme Court to define “public disturbance.” The “Combatting Violence, Disorder, and Looting, and Law Enforcement Protection Act” (pdf), also known as HB 1, was signed into law by Florida Gov….


How Politicians and Mainstream Media Spurred Riots in America: On-the-Ground Journalist

Violent riots that have led to looting, arson, and murder in American cities over the past two years have been spurred on by the media and political system, said Julio Rosas, a senior writer at Townhall. The riot that took place after the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is an example of…


[Premiering 10:30 AM ET] How the Media–Political System Is Fueling Riots and Gaslighting America: Julio Rosas

Violent riots that have led to looting, arson, and murder in American cities over the past several years have been spurred into action by a media and political system, according to Julio Rosas. Rosas is senior writer at Townhall and author of “Fiery But Mostly Peaceful: The 2020 Riots and the Gaslighting of America.” He…


[Premiering 9/2, 10:30 AM ET] How the Media–Political System Is Fueling Riots and Gaslighting America: Julio Rosas

Violent riots that have led to looting, arson, and murder in American cities over the past several years have been spurred into action by a media and political system, according to Julio Rosas. Rosas is senior writer at Townhall and author of “Fiery But Mostly Peaceful: The 2020 Riots and the Gaslighting of America.” He…


Derek Chauvin Appeals Murder Conviction in George Floyd’s Death

Attorneys for former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin on Monday asked an appeals court to overturn his conviction in the death of George Floyd. A 72-page filing dated April 25 (pdf) asks the appeals court to either reverse Chauvin’s conviction, reverse his conviction and remand for a new trial in a new venue, or return…


New York Man Sentenced to 16 Months in Jail for Burning Police Car During 2020 Riots

A New York man who was captured on drone footage lighting fire to a police car during the 2020 riots was sentenced to prison time on Feb. 24. Miguel Ramos, 21, of Rochester, was sentenced to 16 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles Siragusa, a Clinton nominee. Ramos, investigators said, was captured on video,…