Alito Defends Citizens United Ruling at Federalist Society Dinner
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito defended the 2010 Citizens United decision arguing the First Amendment covers political speech by individuals and corporations. He criticized critics who say the ruling extends free speech to corporations and cited media ownership while urging protection of speech at government’s core.
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Alleged Twilight plotter in mental facility in 2009
Brace Lammers, 20, of Bolivar Missouri, confessed to plotting to shoot a Twilight showing and a Walmart. He was detained in 2009 after threatening a clerk and committed for 96 hours for a mental health examination. He faces three felony charges tied to the alleged plot and is jailed on a $500,000 bond.
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Veterans float struck by freight train in Midland parade
Four veterans were killed and 16 injured when a West Texas parade float crossed active railroad tracks and was hit by a Union Pacific train traveling at 62 mph. Investigators cite warning signals, timing, and crossing activity as key factors while reviewing permits for the nine year Midland event.
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