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Activist remains perched atop DC bridge protesting Iran war, AI development: ‘The spirit moves me’

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles.Guido Reichstadter, a 45-year-old former jeweler, math and physics student, and former activist, climbed 168 feet of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge on Friday night. He plans to stay “until war is over,” he told Fox News Digital.Reichstadter climbed this same bridge before in 2022, protesting Supreme Court’s decision in that year to overturn Roe V. Wade. He is protesting the Iran war as well as the development of AI. About 60 people were arrested after a Veterans’ Anti-Ice Demonstration in Washington, DC, according to police. He told Fox News Digital that he works on these things as the spirit moves him. “I knew I would do something from the first day that Iran was bombed. Reichstadter responded, “I’d like to see Congress get a spine and start doing its job.” They are not asserting their constitutional authority to declare war. “REP BRIAN MASTER: DEMOCRATS DO NOT WANT WAR POWERS; THEY WANT A WHITE FLAGWhen Reichstadter was asked if he still would protest if Congress approved it through a War Powers Resolution Act, Reichstadter replied, “it depends on the specifics.” When asked if there was a difference between a country such as Iran having a nuclear weapon and a more stable one, Reichstadter replied that he did not see a huge difference. This is not meant to excuse the Iranian regime’s actions. I’m not making excuses, or under any illusions that it is not an autocratic regime which has committed atrocities on its own people, but the path to a safe future does not involve nuclear weapons held by any state,” he said.Iran has been a U.S. State Department-designated state sponsor of terrorism since 1984. According to the State Department, Iran has been funding Hezbollah and Palestinian terrorist groups in Gaza as well as other terrorist and militants groups in Iraq and Syria. Reichstadter’s greatest fear was not a nuclear-armed Iran, but rather an ongoing war. His greatest fear was that AI would reach its end.PENTAGON GIVES AI FIRMA ULTIMATUM : LIFT MILITARY RESTRICTIONS BY FRIDAY, OR LOSE $200M DELIVERED”What happens if China or Russia or any other nuclear state fears the United States will develop a technology that will render their nuclear arsenals outdated? He argued that they would be motivated to stop it with any means necessary. “The goal of the pioneer AI companies is not to create chatbots. It’s not for you to do your homework, or to make cute cat videos. He said that the core mission of these companies was to create AI systems that outperform human cognition in every way. Reichstadter had previously been arrested in California on charges related AI protests. He was arrested twice for protesting OpenAI San Francisco’s campus, including one event where he closed the company’s door, he said to Fox News Digital. He was arrested for violating a court order to not return to the campus by 2025. The issue for him is an existential one. He told Fox News Digital that he had two children. “I’ve had a full and rich life.” I’ve married, I have been in love and I’ve had a successful career. I don’t think they’ll have that. “Their future, and the future for the entire human race,” he concluded. Fox News Digital contacted D.C. MPD but did not receive a reply.

  

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Student charged after 5 stabbed at high school in violent altercation over vape pen

According to court documents the student had allegedly stolen a vape from a fellow student at a skatepark the day before. Four of his friends then approached him to retaliate. One of the victims claimed Essakhi “egged them on” as he slapped himself. Court documents state that surveillance footage shows Essakhi allegedly pulling something from his pocket just before the four students started fighting him. WASHINGTON MAN ALLEGEDLY LURES THE POLICE WITH A BOGUS 911 CALLS, SLASHES OFFICER ON FACESStaff members and a guard got involved to stop the fight. The students had stab injuries and cut lips. The security guard received a cut on his right arm. New lawyers for a Texas teen stabbing suspect seek a lower bond, asking the public not to rush to judgment. The school was used as a reunification location for families and classes and activities cancelled the following day. Counselors were available to help students and staff. Essakhi entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment. His bail was set at $75,000 The state is concerned about the safety of the community due to Essakhi’s volatile behavior. High bail should be set. “An omnibus trial is scheduled for the 17th of June, while an omnibus hearing will be held on June 1.

  

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Car loaded with explosives slams into lavish Portland social club, bomb squad still pulling out live devices

NEW You can now listen to Fox News stories! A driver was killed after allegedly deliberately crashing a vehicle loaded with improvised bombs into a historic Portland social club on Saturday morning. Some of the devices had a “low-order explosion,” which means they didn’t fully detonate. This left live explosives scattered across a flooded area. “This is a dirty and dangerous job,” Defrain said. “I’ve worked as a bomb technician in this city for more than 13 years. This is the most complex situation I’ve ever encountered. First responders quickly shut off the gas, and officials noted that while there was an intent to detonate significantly more devices, the failure of several explosives prevented a catastrophic event. The FBI Portland spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that the agency is working in conjunction with the PPB on a joint investigation. The spokesperson said that it is too early to determine a motive, but at this time, we can safely state that there is no threat to public safety. “We have the opportunity to help people, so we will look back on this person’s history and see what we can do to improve Portland’s future. In a Facebook message, the 135-year old club announced that it would be closed until further notice. “At this point, we don’t have a timeline to reopen, but we expect a prolonged closure,” wrote the club leadership in a Facebook post. “Our priority is to ensure the club is safe, before welcoming our community. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APP” The incident occurred less than a week after another car crashed in to the club on April 8, injuring a guard, according a report by KPTV. The cases may not be connected. The PPB and FBI Portland have not responded to Fox News Digital’s additional inquiries. This is a developing news story. Please check back to see if there are any updates.

  

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Missing man’s body found in abandoned cemetery crypt in case tied to biker gang

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. The haunting case of a 36-year old tattoo artist and musician from Delaware County, Pennsylvania who was murdered by a long-time friend is the focus of Oxygen’s true-crime show, “Philly Homicide,” in which retired detective Chris McMullin revisits the city’s most explosive crimes. McMullin said to Fox News Digital that this is a sad case. “Through an extremely thorough investigation, which included interviews with other parties who either had knowledge of the crime or were involved in some way, it led to Mount Moriah Cemetery.” It was not surprising to me, because I knew that many stolen cars had been dumped in the cemetery. “FORMER UNDERCOVER AGENCY RECALLS INFLUTRATING THE HELLS ANGELS : ‘A DANGEROUS GAMES TO PLAY’ “I even said in the episode that if you wanted hide a corpse, that’s probably a place to do it,” McMullin said, describing it “a cemetery that no one was really taking care of.” Investigators found the remains of David Rossillo Jr. and Palumbo in April 2020. Rossillo was a potential member of the Warlocks Motorcycle Club. Both victims were discovered in the vault of Capt. A.H. Cain died in 1884. Rossillo was killed in a separate incident even though his remains were found in the same crypt. McMullin stated that Mount Moriah Cemetery was in disrepair and had been abandoned for many years. According to reports, the cemetery was a well-known dumping ground for illegal activities and stolen cars. McMullin referred to the long period of neglect by saying that Mount Moriah Cemetery was out of business for years. “I’ve seen it. I was there when I worked in the funeral industry part-time. When you visit, it’s like a scene from a post-apocalyptic movie. There are mausoleums with vines growing on them and headstones that have fallen over. It’s sad because this used to be a cemetery, where people were laid down. You would expect it to be maintained forever. McMullin added, “We’re also dealing with a large cemetery.” “[The investigators] were lucky because they noticed, as they walked around, that one of the graves appeared to have recently been disturbed. “FOLLOW FOX TRUE CRIME ON XPalumbo is described as a member of a close-knit family who was well-known in his community as a heavy metal guitar player. His family knew immediately that something was wrong when Palumbo went missing in February of 2020. He was driving his mother’s car at the time, and received a call from Michael DeLuca (also known as “Kaos”), a Warlocks member. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, DeLuca told Palumbo that he should go to his home in Southwest Philadelphia. McMullin said, “When I heard that he was missing, it gave me a feeling of ominousness.” “All of the cases we examine in this series are tragic. But this was a case that was so blatantly betrayed. “The outlet reported after the three men had arrived at DeLuca’s apartment, that he pulled out his handgun and pointed it towards Palumbo. A witness told investigators DeLuca shot Palumbo in the face while Palumbo protested. The outlet noted that one of the men said to have been in the apartment at that time cited the account. McMullin stated that although the circumstances of the dispute were unclear, witnesses and authorities suggested DeLuca might have suspected Palumbo was cooperating with law-enforcement, though no proof was presented to back that claim. McMullin acknowledged that he did not know if DeLuca ever gave a specific response. “It was rumored that he did it to set an instance not to cross him. This victim was his best friend for life. Was he trying as an example to the other members? It seemed as if they were afraid of his presence. “SIGN-UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER”I think there’s probably a problem with impulse control here,” said McMullin. “I think this was calculated and deliberate. They took [Palumbo] into the clubhouse to do that to him. The Warlocks are not as well-known as groups such as the Hells Angels but authorities have identified them as a serious motorcycle gang. Federal and local investigators have linked members to a variety of violent crimes including murder, assault, and drug trafficking. “The other groups are larger and they appear in places where there is more media and public attention, as opposed to a smaller group like the Warlocks that doesn’t have a national scope,” explained retired ATF Special agent in charge Bernard Zapor to Fox News Digital. “Some gangs deliberately keep their activities low-key,” said Zapor. “They don’t care about the attention and notoriety.” “[But] all of them have something in common: betrayal is a death penalty. Your first allegiance is to the club, then your family. Club comes before family and club before self. The suspicion that you are an informant can be dangerous and unfortunate. Zapor said, “These two people were well acquainted and had a long-standing relationship.” “But if someone suspects you of being a police agent, the only thing that can happen is death. If they can reach you, it’s a death penalty. According to the episode cooperating witnesses helped police piece what happened to Palumbo, Rossillo Jr. and other suspects. The information, along with physical evidence recovered from the scene and cell phone data, allowed investigators build a case against DeLuca. McMullin said, “They were all scared of [DeLuca].” “But I think that when it came down to it, they didn’t really want to lie to him and risk a possible prosecution. I just don’t think thieves have any honor. Loyalty has been made very clear and is expected. I think people are also looking out for themselves. Especially those who commit a lot, and heinous crimes. In September 2020, DeLuca, and Michael DiMauro – another member of the Warlocks – were arrested. In 2023, DiMauro found guilty of first degree murder and abuse of corpse in relation to Rossillo Jr.’s death. Prosecutors claimed that he shot the 33 year old, tied a cord around his neck, and dragged the body to a crypt which had been broken open before dumping his remains. DeLuca was sentenced to a life without parole in prison. Click here to download the FOX NEWS APP. That same year, DeLuca pleaded guilt to third-degree homicide in Palumbo’s death, FOX29 Philadelphia reported. The outlet also reported that three others pleaded guilty for helping dispose of the bodies of the victims. DeLuca was sentenced to between 15 and 35 years in prison. McMullin said, “This case has stayed with me.” “There is the relationship between the murderer and the victim. Unfortunately, people are killed more often by people they know. Outlaw biker gangs have a reputation for violence. Michael DeLuca did, in my opinion a bad act.”

  

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Illegal immigrant shot by ICE indicted for allegedly ramming agents with car in California

NEW You can now listen to Fox News! A grand jury indicted a Salvadoran citizen residing in the U.S. without authorization on federal assault charges after he allegedly rammed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with his vehicle. Mendoza Hernandez did not comply with the requests of the agents despite repeated requests. The U.S. Attorney’s Office stated that he kept his car running despite being repeatedly asked to do so. One agent, who was directly in the path of the vehicle jumped out of its way. ICE INVOLVED AFTER AGENCY SAYS THE ILLEGAL GANG MEMBER TRYED TO RAM OFFICER. “During this incident, in response to the car’s movements, the agents discharged their weapons and hit Mendoza Hernandez multiple times. Mendoza Hernandez received medical attention at the scene, and was taken to hospital,” said the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Law enforcement suspected Hernandez to be a member of the 18th Street Gang. Fox News Digital reported that Hernandez was wanted in connection with a murder investigation. Hernandez faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the assault charges. He could also face a fine of $250,000 for each count.

  

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‘86 47’ slogan tied to James Comey resurfaces at May Day protests across US

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. The “8647” slogan made famous by former FBI director James Comey appeared on signs at several May Day protests. Photos captured by Fox News Digital from New York City and Los Angeles show several demonstrators holding signs that read “8647,” including one that said, “86 the entire regime.” Comey was indicted by the Justice Department this week, and it appears that charges are related to his Instagram photo from May 2025 of an “8647” shell formation on a sandy beach. In service industry slang, to “86”, something is to eject, delete or get rid of. James Comey has been indicted again in a new Justice Department probe. According to the indictment, Comey is accused of “knowingly and willingly making a death threat or inflicting bodily harm on the President of the United States, and knowingly, willfully transmitting an interstate and international communication that contained a threatened to kill President Donald Trump.” The DOJ announced Tuesday that both charges carry a maximum of 10 years in prison. The DOJ’s move comes after a wave criticism from Republicans and Trump Administration officials who saw Comey’s posting as a veiled threats. May Day Strong, the main organizer of the Friday demonstrations, described the demonstrators as “workers and families” who rallied, marched and took action “across America to demand a country that puts workers above billionaires. Many refused business as usual by refusing No School. No Work. No Shopping. “MAY DAY Demonstrations Draw Thousands Across The USMay Day’s origins date back to the 19th Century, when Marxists and socialists, along with labor unions, called for a strike in Paris. It later became a holiday in the Soviet Union following the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. The protest began as a way to protect worker’s rights, but the labor unions’ big-money political activities today give it a partisan bent that is very much focused on anti-Trump language, critics claim. Fox News Digital found that approximately 600 groups with an active revenue of $2 billion were slated to hold an estimated 6,000 events for pro-socialist May Day protests on Friday. Comey’s May 20,25 Instagram post featured the numbers “8647” arranged as shells on a sandy beach. Later, it was deleted. This report was contributed by Fox News’ David Spunt and Bill Mears, Jake Gibson and Asra Nomani. Fox News Digital’s Louis Casiano, Preston Mizell and Asra Mizell also contributed.

  

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