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Switzerland Hands Out its First ‘Burqa Ban’ Fine

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A few days ago, police in Zurich, Switzerland—Europe’s wealthiest non-microstate—issued its very first fine under the country’s newly enacted face-covering ban, commonly known as the “burqa ban,” after a woman defied the law by wearing the face-covering Islamic veil in public.

Police spokesman Michael Walker told the Swiss news outlet Blick that authorities in Zurich had fined a woman for wearing a burqa— a one-piece veil associated with more radical forms of Islam that conceal the face and body, leaving only a mesh screen for visibility—in public.

Citing privacy laws, Walker refused to disclose the woman’s age or specifics of her clothing but confirmed that she was “not a tourist.”

The female perpetrator, Walker said, refused to pay the 100 Swiss franc ($110) fine, prompting the case to be referred to the cantonal governor’s office for further review.

The nationwide burqa ban, approved by Swiss voters in a 2021 referendum, officially came into effect in January. The federal law prohibiting face coverings in public applies to Muslim garments such as burqas and niqabs, as well as masks and balaclavas often worn by protesters and soccer hooligans.

The majority of Muslims in Switzerland are of ex-Yugoslavian origin, with one-fifth having Turkish roots. Muslims now make up 4.5% of the population, a figure that has doubled since 1990.

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Italy (in certain localities), the Netherlands (in public spaces), and Spain (in specific regions of Catalonia) have also enacted bans on full or partial face coverings.

France became the first European country to introduce a ban on the burqa and niqab in 2011. The niqab is a face veil that leaves only a slit for the eyes, whereas the burqa does not.

The referendum, which took place a decade after Switzerland voted to ban the construction of minarets—towers typically found on or near mosques—was initiated by the nationalist Swiss People’s Party and passed with 51.2% of the vote.

The Swiss People’s Party has been at the forefront of combating Islamization in Switzerland. It has previously called for a ban on mosques and Islamic institutions that promote radical Islam.

The party also advocates for blocking financial support for Islam from abroad and calls for the imprisonment of individuals who return from jihadist activities abroad. Additionally, it proposes that anyone who fails to adhere to the Swiss legal system should be deported.

The face-covering ban was originally proposed as a measure to combat radical Islam, while also aiming to enhance public safety by prohibiting mask-wearing at protests and sporting events. Individuals who violate the law face a fine of 100 Swiss francs ($110), which can escalate to as much as 1,000 francs ($1,135) if contested in court.

The law provides exceptions for face coverings worn for diplomatic or performance-related purposes, climate conditions, airline travel, or health reasons. Niqabs and burqas will still be permitted in places of worship.

Muslim organizations, unsurprisingly, have condemned the legislation.

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Black Lives Matter Activist in Boston Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges – Scammed Donors to Fund Her Lifestyle

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A Black Lives Matter activist in Boston named Monica Cannon-Grant pleaded guilty to federal charges this week, admitting that she scammed donors and used their money to fund her own lavish lifestyle.

Cannon-Grant was previously held up as an admired figure. The city of Boston named her the Bostonian of the year at one point for her ‘social justice activism’ and she was even recognized by the Boston Celtics basketball team for her efforts.

She is now facing a minimum of two years in prison.

The New York Post reports:

BLM-linked activist admits conning donors to fund her lavish lifestyle

A once-celebrated Boston social activist has pleaded guilty to defrauding donors — including Black Lives Matter — out of thousands of dollars that she used as a personal piggy bank.

Monica Cannon-Grant, 44, pleaded guilty Monday to 18 counts of fraud-related crimes that she committed with her late husband while operating their Violence in Boston (VIB) activists group, according to the US Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts.

The activist scammed money — including $3,000 from a BLM group — while claiming it was to help feed children and run protests like one in 2020 over the murder of George Floyd and police violence.

Cannon-Grant also conned her way into getting $100,000 in federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits — which she used to pay off her personal auto loan and car insurance policy.

But she has now confessed to transferring funds to personal bank accounts to pay for rent, shopping sprees, delivery meals, visits to a nail salon — and even a summer vacation to Maryland.

Just amazing.

Here’s a local video report:

She should pay back every penny.

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Keith Olbermann Backpedals Furiously With Apology for Threatening CNN’s Scott Jennings – Jennings Responds (VIDEO)

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As the Gateway Pundit reported yesterday, former MSNBC host and generally unhinged leftist Keith Olbermann, appeared to threaten CNN’s conservative pundit Scott Jennings on Twitter saying, ‘You’re next motherf**ker.’

Well, Olbermann may have gotten a phone call or a visit from the FBI because today he walked back those comments with a full-throated apology.

RedState has an update:

To quickly recap, Scott Jennings, a Salem Media Network radio host and conservative CNN political commentator, reacted to breaking news on Monday that Kimmel had been reinstated by tweeting, “So basically his employer suspended him for being an insensitive pr**k, and we don’t live in an authoritarian regime? Got it.”

This enraged Olbermann, who proceeded to tweet what many, including Jennings, perceived to be a threat. “You’re next, motherf**ker. But keep mugging to the camera.” Jennings tagged Patel and included a screengrab of the tweets in response.

Though the FBI hasn’t commented as to whether an investigation was launched, Olbermann ostensibly appears to have thought twice about what he tweeted and deleted, apologizing profusely in tweets posted on Tuesday and claiming what he wrote was “misinterpreted”:

See Olbermann’s tweet below:

Scott Jennings, always a class act, offered this hilarious response:

Keith Olbermann really needs help. The guy is just so out of control.

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Where is Lance Twiggs? Kirk Assassin’s Transgender Lover Has Vanished

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Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson and roommate Lance Twiggs

Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson lived with his transgender partner – a male-to-female trans named Lance “Luna” Twiggs.

The FBI used Robinson’s texts with his transgender partner to solidify that Robinson was the assassin. Lance Twiggs has not been charged with any crime; however, federal authorities are still investigating.

Last week, Utah authorities released the text exchange between Tyler Robinson and his transgender lover, Lance Twiggs, sent shortly after Kirk’s assassination.

Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray announced seven charges against Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson. They will also be seeking the death penalty.

Robinson was charged with:

– Count 1: Aggravated murder (capital offense)
– Count 2: Felony reckless discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury
– Count 3: Felony obstruction of justice for hiding the firearm
– Count 4: Felony obstruction of justice for discarding the clothing he wore during the shooting
– Count 5: Witness tampering for asking roommate to delete incriminating messages
– Count 6: Witness temperating for demanding trans roommate stay silent, and not speak to police
– Count 7: Commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child

Jeff Gray released the chilling texts between Tyler Robinson and his “love” Lance Twiggs.

Read the text exchange here:

Tyler Robinson texts with transgender lover Lance Twiggs / 1
Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson texts with transgender lover Lance Twiggs / 2

Lance Twiggs was reportedly cooperating with the FBI, however, according to the Daily Mail he has seemingly vanished.

“If [Lance Twiggs] ever comes back, it will be in a body bag,” a neighbor said to the Daily Mail. “That’s not a threat – I’m just saying that there are so many people who want a piece of him he’d be mad to show his face in public again. This was a generational event.”

The Daily Mail reported:

The Trans boyfriend of Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin has fled their former lovenest – and locals tell the Daily Mail they never want to see him again.

Lance Twiggs, 22, was led away for questioning when police swooped on the smart three-bed condo he shared with accused gunman Tyler Robinson, 22.

Shaken neighbors say the part time plumber has not been back to the $320,000 property in St. George, Utah – one declaring: ‘Good riddance. I never want to see either of them again.’

His beaten-up Infinity compact is still parked in his space with his work gear tossed across the back seat and a sandwich wrapper and a drink on the front passenger seat.

Upstairs lights have been left on for more than a week and notes and Amazon packages are piling up outside the home owned by Twiggs’s devout Mormon family.

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