Category: riots

Marxist Revolution in the Making in America, Expert Warns

There is a phenomenon being observed in America today, “an attempt at changing reality” to foster a new Marxist revolution, said Mike Gonzalez, an author of two books on this topic. According to Marxist thought, “reality is just put together by our conceptual framework,“ Gonzalez told EpochTV’s “Crossroads” program. “So what we see with Black…


Explainer: Is China to Blame for Solomon Islands Unrest?

The Solomon Islands’ decision to switch its diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to Beijing has been blamed for arson and looting in the national capital Honiara, where protesters are demanding the prime minister’s resignation. Australian police, troops, and diplomats are helping local police restore peace and order while trying to keep out of the domestic political…


BLM Leader Claims There Will Be ‘Bloodshed’ in NYC Police Reform Argument With Eric Adams

A Black Lives Matter leader has claimed there will be “bloodshed” if newly elected New York City Mayor Eric Adams stands by his plan to toughen police reforms to counter the city’s surge in violent crime. New York City BLM co-founder Hawk Newsome discussed the issue with Adams during an event on Wednesday at Brooklyn…


Anti-Riot Bill Vetoed in North Carolina

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill on Friday that would have increased penalties for those who engage in riots that result in damage or injury. “People who commit crimes during riots and at other times should be prosecuted and our laws provide for that, but this legislation is unnecessary and is intended to…


Man Pleads Guilty in Arson Fire at Sushi Eatery Last Year

LOS ANGELES—A 20-year-old West Hills man who started a fire that caused substantial damage to a Santa Monica sushi restaurant last year pleaded guilty this week to a federal charge. Micah Tillmon entered his plea to possession of an unregistered destructive device, in particular an incendiary device, a charge that carries a sentence of up…


Man Sentenced to Nearly 9 Years in Prison for Torching Store During 2020 Riots

A 29-year-old Illinois man was sentenced Tuesday to nearly nine years in federal prison for setting fire to a cell phone store in Minneapolis during the riots in 2020. Matthew Lee Rupert was sentenced to 105 months in prison approximately four months after pleading guilty to arson. Rupert will also serve three years of supervised…


Chinese Businesses Targeted in South Africa Riots, Expert Says Beijing Might Be to Blame

As civil unrest continues in South Africa, Chinese businesses have been targeted. One China observer believes that the anti-China sentiment could be fueled by the Chinese regime’s expanding global influence and human rights abuses. Violence broke out in the country after former President Jacob Zuma was given a 15-month jail term last week for contempt…


South Africa Looking Into Deploying More Military to Quell Unrest

The South African government is looking into expanding the deployment of the military after days of looting and violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, according to a statement from his office on Wednesday. Ramaphosa made the comments during consultations with the leaders of political parties on ways to address the ongoing unrest. The leaders urged him…


South Africa to Deploy Army to Quell Violence as Ex-Leader Zuma Faces Court

JOHANNESBURG—South Africa will deploy soldiers to quell the violence that erupted in the wake of former president Jacob Zuma’s jailing, the military said on Monday, after days of riots and looting left at least six people dead. Disturbances worsened as Zuma challenged his 15-month prison term in the country’s top court after weekend unrest by…


South Africa Deploys Army to Quell Unrest Linked to Zuma Jailing

JOHANNESBURG—South Africa deployed soldiers on Monday to quell violence that erupted in the wake of former president Jacob Zuma’s jailing, after days of riots left at least six people dead. Police said disturbances had intensified and 219 people were arrested as the controversial ex-leader challenged his 15-month prison term in the country’s top court. Smoke…