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Trump says Rep. Crockett’s Senate run ‘a gift to Republicans’: ‘Can’t imagine she wins’
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American skydivers reclaim world record from Libya with massive flag jump on Pearl Harbor Day
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Georgia Democrat indicted for alleged pandemic relief fraud
A Democratic Georgia state politician was indicted by a grand jury for alleged fraud related to pandemic unemployment she received.
State Representative Sharon Henderson is accused of fraudulently receiving nearly $18K after claiming to have worked as a substitute teacher in 2020. Prosecutors said she had not worked the job since 2018.
‘Politicians who violate the public trust and steal from the needy to enrich themselves will be held accountable.’
She allegedly claimed to have lost wages as a substitute at Henry County Schools because of the pandemic closures and submitted eight weekly certifications that were false.
The Democrat was arrested Monday.
Henderson is charged with two counts of theft of government funds and 10 counts of making false statements.
“It is shocking that a public official would allegedly lie to profit from an emergency program designed to help suffering community members,” reads a statement from U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. “Politicians who violate the public trust and steal from the needy to enrich themselves will be held accountable.”
She is expected to plead not guilty.
Henderson’s profile at the Georgia legislature website said she previously served as a pastor of the New Bethel Love Center in Summerville, South Carolina. She is married to a pastor, and they have four children.
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“Sharon Henderson allegedly chose greed over compassion by fraudulently obtaining funds meant to help those in need, some in her own Georgia House district,” said FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown.
Henderson was first elected to the legislature in 2020 and was re-elected twice since then.
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New Netflix movie reimagines fairy-tale villains as misunderstood — and it’s getting scorched online
Netflix has announced a new spin on an old fairy tale, but many on social media find the idea cliche at best — and nefarious at worst.
“Steps” will portray the evil stepsisters from the Cinderella tale as the good guys, turning the story on its head. Comedienne Ali Wong and actress Stephanie Hsu will voice the stepsisters.
‘The persistent theme in animation today is that villains are just misunderstood.’
“I wanted to create a film for everyone who has ever felt like they didn’t belong — and show how a single act of kindness can change everything,” co-director Alyce Tzue said about the film.
While some are looking forward to the movie release, others suggested there was a sinister motive at work in movies portraying misunderstood villains.
“The persistent theme in animation today is that villains are just misunderstood and sometimes demons are the good guys. Consider whom this narrative benefits and why,” BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey responded.
Others agreed that the theme seems to downplay the presence of evil in the world.
“It’s also terrible writing and lazy storytelling. Are they no longer capable of writing new stories? Why is everything lately a remake or recycled material? It’s so boring and unoriginal,” author Jennifer Greenberg responded.
“Subversion is supposed to be a seasoning, not a food group,” another user joked.
“Cinderella’s stepsisters as ‘misunderstood angels’? Netflix’s woke rewrite turns villains into victims. Ali Wong’s snark can’t save this fairy-tale felony. 2026 trash fire,” another detractor said.
“Lol, sounds terrible. But I’d totally love my granddaughters thinking evil villains are just misunderstood. Netflix should do a show making Adolph [sic] Hitler sympathetic too,” another response reads.
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“Cant [sic] villains just be villains anymore? What next? Satan was sweet and actually misunderstood?” another user joked.
“Steps” is produced by actress Amy Poehler and is slated for a 2026 release.
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Oregon teens who protested trans athlete at medal podium settle free speech lawsuit vs sports league
Former Oregon high school athletes Alexa Anderson and Reese Eckard reached a settlement with OSAA in their free speech lawsuit over protesting a transgender competitor.
Former NFL player condemns Eagles fans for vandalizing coach’s home after loss
Former NFL defensive lineman Spice Adams called for Philadelphia Eagles fans to take it easy after offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo had his house egged.
Dominican appeals court grants new trial for convicted MLB star Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
An Appeals court ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco after his sexual abuse conviction found the shortstop guilty.
