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NEWYou can listen to Fox News articles now!The FBI and Secret Service confirmed that they are investigating the owner of a Wisconsin beer brewery who advertised a promotion for free beer upon the death President Donald Trump, just after a suspect was arrested for allegedly trying to assassinate America’s 47th president. The U.S. Secret Service investigates perceived threats against President Donald Trump or any of our protected individuals, the agencies said in a statement to Fox News. “The FBI and Secret Service worked together to follow up on the information received and conduct further investigations, including a voluntary interview of the individual. We have no further comment on this matter as it is still ongoing. “Kirk Bangstad is the owner of the progressive-themed Minocqua Brewing Company located in the northern Wisconsin city of Minocqua. At 9:15 pm Saturday, April 25, just moments after the news broke that shots had been fired inside the Washington Hilton Hotel, where Trump, Vice president J.D. Vance and other cabinet members were attending a White House Correspondents Association Dinner when the brewery advertised that it would offer free beer if Trump died on its Facebook page. “Well, we almost got #freebeerday. The post stated that either a brother or a sister in the Resistance should work on their marksmanship, or he faked a second assassination for a positive news cycle. “We’ll probably never know. We’re ready to pour free beers the day it happens. The post encouraged supporters to buy T-shirts saying “I wish it were free beer day at Minocqua Brewing Company. “Our celebration of life will be legendary!” The post said.COLE ALLEN CLUES PILE UP AS THOMAS CROOKS’ SECRETS DIE WITH HIM – EXPERTS CITE THE EVIDENCE GAPS IN TRUMP’S ATTACKTHursday evening, Bangstad a Democratic activist and former candidate livestreamed while two men dressed in suits asked him if he knew or supported anyone wanting to harm Trump. The post said: “Call this phone number and ask this Secret Service agent to stand down and honour his oath of loyalty to his country.” Bangstad, in response to a Fox News Digital request for comment, said: “We only provide comments to legitimate news agencies and not state propaganda organizations.” “However, one of our customers may want to answer your question. “AFTER THIRD ASSSASSINATION ATTACK, DEBATE GROWS OVER IF TRUMP ATTACK WORTH ANOTHER INVESTIGATIONCole Allan, 31, of Torrance California, is accused traveling across-country by train prior to attempting to assassinate Trump. He allegedly tried to storm through a Secret Service Checkpoint in the direction where the dinner was held with a 12-gauge shotgun loaded and several other weapons. He was arrested before he could enter the ballroom. Allen faces charges for attempting to kill the president of the United States and discharge of a gun during a violent crime. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said that the suspect would face “many other charges.” “He was arraigned on Tuesday in federal court and returned to court Thursday for a hearing on detention, where a court ordered him to be held without bail.

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NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. The body of a Republican Oklahoma State Senate candidate who was reported missing earlier in the week has been found inside a truck that had been parked in rural area. Barry Christian, a 54 year-old Senate candidate in Sayre, mysteriously disappeared on Tuesday. His body was discovered two days later by his campaign, according to a statement obtained from KOCO. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Christian’s gray Ram was found near Highway 30 with the body inside. The cause of death of Christian is still being investigated by officials. GOT A TIP?Christian was reported missing on Tuesday after he failed to attend a scheduled meeting. He was last seen driving the same truck found by officials, according to the Harmon County Sheriff’s Office. GOT A TIP? According to the Harmon county Sheriff’s office, Christian was reported missing after he failed attend a meeting. He was last seen driving the truck found by officials. Get breaking news by email. Christian’s daughter Brooklyn expressed her sadness after learning of her father’s passing. Click here for more US news. Our world is in turmoil right now. Please act with dignity and grace. We don’t know what happened. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APP. “We are very grateful to all who helped in the search and to the media outlets who shared his information. I know that many people will be devastated by his death.”

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The student reportedly told investigators the pair started communicating via the social media messaging app Snapchat. She then summoned the boy to her classroom and asked him about the messages. She then began flirting with him and the pair had sex in her classroom twice over the course of four or five weeks, Gulf Coast News reported.Mashburn-Smith confessed to the crimes and was charged with Unlawful Activity with Certain Minors, the sheriff’s office said. The charge, which is usually a second-degree felon under Florida law, has been elevated to a first degree felony due to Mashburn Smith’s position as teacher. Charlotte County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Vianello issued a statement saying that they would not tolerate any action that compromised student safety. “This individual has now been placed on administrative leaves as we work closely and pursue full accountability with law enforcement.” Vianello concluded that the focus of the school is to protect students and respond quickly. According to Florida penal codes, a first-degree charge for Unlawful Activities with Certain Minors carries a maximum prison sentence of 30 years. Teachers are supposed to be people students can turn to for guidance, mentorship, and encouragement. In a statement, CCSO Sheriff Bill Prummell stated that the individual preyed on a person she was entrusted with protecting. “We take this very seriously in Charlotte County and I applaud the Major Crimes Detectives for their quick actions to investigate, make an arrest, and intervene,” Prummell concluded. Fox News Digital contacted CCSO for more information but did not receive a reply.

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NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A Texas man who maintained innocence in a fatal robbery which killed two men almost two decades ago, was executed this week. The Associated Press reported that James Broadnax died by lethal infusion at the state prison in Huntsville, at 6:47 p.m. on Thursday. The Associated Press reported that Broadnax was executed just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to spare his life at the last minute, despite a request from Broadnax’s attorneys. Broadnax said to the families of the victims in his final statement, “I prayed for your forgiveness.” “Despite what you may think about me, my prayer to God was answered. No matter what you may think about me, Texas is wrong. The facts of my case should be enough to prove that I am innocent. Period. “TEXAS JURY RETURNS VERDICT in 2022 STABBING DEAD OF HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATE REPORTBroadnax, a former high school classmate of Butler’s, was convicted for the 2008 shooting death of Stephen Swan outside Butler’s studio in suburban Dallas. The prosecution claims that Broadnax, along with his cousin Demarius Cummings killed the two men in an armed robbery at the recording studio’s parking area. “FOLLOW X” Throughout Broadnax’s trial, officials cited rap lyrics in which he referred to robbing and killing, as well as selling drugs. This led to an appeal by Broadnax’s defense, claiming that his constitutional rights were disregarded. Rappers Travis Scott and Killer Mike also supported the appeal. Broadnax’s attorneys pinned their hopes on Cummings’ recent admission that he was the one who fired the gun. They also claimed that their client’s rights were violated at his trial because several potential jurors had been eliminated based on race. Cummings claimed that he shot Matthew Bullard and Steve Swan in a video created to stop Broadnax from being executed. The defense also claimed that prosecutors in Broadnax’s trial targeted all seven Black jury members in the case by “using a spreadsheet at jury selection which bolded only names of all Black jurors,” according to court records. One Black juror eventually was reinstated.CLICK FOR MORE US NEWS Theresa Butler, Matthew Butler’s mother, remained resolute in her request that the execution of Broadnax’s killer proceed as planned. This so-called confession by Cummings was just a stalling tactic used by Broadnax’s desperate defense team. Theresa Butler said in a post on social media that it was all a lie. The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, and Broadnax’s lawyer did not immediately respond when Fox News Digital asked for comment.

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In the Crooks case, key questions about motive and mindset have lingered long after the shooting, fueling speculation about what investigators know and why the public still knows so little. He now faces federal charges, with more expected. He faces federal charges and more are expected. In contrast, Crooks who attempted to assassinate Trump in 2024 at a rally near Butler, Pennsylvania was shot and killed on the spot, limiting the scope and information that became public. Nicole Parker, a former FBI special agent and Fox News contributor, as well as the author of “The Two FBIs,” said to Fox News Digital that there isn’t a clear motive in every case. Parker said, “I don’t think the FBI is trying to hide anything.” “There is probably not enough evidence in that case for investigators to be able to give a clear indication of the direction they should go in. “DC SNIPER INVESTIGATOR REVEALS LIKELY BREAK POINT OF ALLEGED TRUMP ASSEMBLER” Parker said that more information in the Allen case is emerging rapidly in part because of a broader drive for transparency. “The Trump administration wants to get facts out quickly in order to avoid conspiracy theories,” Parker said. She noted that officials are releasing the information “to the maximum extent possible without compromising investigation.” “TRUMP ASSSASSINATION ATTACK SUSPECT LEGISLATIVE TEAM BATTLES THE DOJ OVER EVIDENCE, TEST FIRING GUN”Everycase is different,” said the FBI in a Fox News Digital statement. When a prosecution is in progress, the FBI works closely together with prosecutors to determine what information can be released while not interfering with a trial. Since Saturday’s shooting, the FBI, Department of Justice and our local partners have held multiple press conferences. The FBI is unable to comment at this time due to the ongoing investigation and legal process. “Forensic psychiatrist Park Dietz is an expert in criminal behavior. He said that the difference between the cases often begins with the suspect. “Allen left a bigger trail,” Dietz said. “He was in contact with more people.” He wrote a great deal online. He sent a last-minute missive explaining his actions. “WHITE HOUSES CORRESPONDENTS DINNER SHOOTING SHARPENS THE FOCUS ON TRUMPS BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION POSITION” Dietz said this kind of trail, communication, writings, and personal contacts could accelerate how quickly investigators, and the public, understand a suspect’s mindset. Dietz stated that “some of this is determined” by the offender. “How public will they be about the nature of their grievances and their motives?” NEW BOOK DETAILS THE SECURITY LAPSES AHEAD of TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTACK: ‘CLEAR THAT THERE WAS a PROBLEM’ “The fact that the shooter wrote to his family to justify his actions and explain why he took them shows that he is aware that this will become public information. It will be a historic document. “There is a part of this that is about fame,” Dietz said. “But grievance was the primary motivation. “Reid Meloy is a forensic psychology and former consultant to FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit. He said that the Crooks case was different in one important way – it never progressed towards prosecution. “There will not be an active prosecution against an individual.” Meloy explained that this distinction affects the amount of information gathered and eventually made public. Meloy stated that the Allen case would be a good candidate for active prosecution. “The data collection will be more thorough and meticulous to gather evidence in the case. “WATCH: Secret Service Director confirms agent was shot by suspected gunman during WHCA dinnerGOT A TIP?” Meloy said that this is probably the main reason for the differences in the amount of information and the timing with which it is released to the media and the public. Meloy said that another important factor is the amount of information a suspect leaves. “People must understand that the amount of data that perpetrators will leave behind is going to vary greatly,” Meloy said. “Some of them are very careful, and they will engage in what we refer to as operational security, where they do not want to leave behind information,” Meloy said. He noted that this can leave investigators little to reconstruct after an attack. Meloy said that 60 to 90% of the time they engage in “leakage”, which is when individuals communicate their intentions before an attack. “Unfortunately, this communication is often not revealed until after an attack has taken place. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APP