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Convicted in Mali for Expressing ‘Unwavering Solidarity’

On Monday, Mali’s national cybercrime court convicted former Prime Minister Moussa Mara for posting a message online expressing solidarity with political prisoners in the country. This prosecution represents the military junta’s starkest expansion yet of its campaign against free expression.

Authorities arrested Mara in August after he publicly expressed his “unwavering solidarity with prisoners of conscience” following visits to jailed critics of the junta. He was charged with “undermining state authority” and “inciting public disorder.” The court sentenced Mara to two years in prison, with one year to be served without parole and the second year suspended.

While the conviction officially centers on his social media post, it carries far-reaching consequences. The case sends a chilling political message: even a former head of government is not safe from prosecution for speaking out against the regime.

Since the 2021 military coup led by Gen. Assimi Goïta, Mali’s junta has steadily expanded its control by dismantling accountability mechanisms and withdrawing from regional and international legal frameworks. The authorities have relied on expansive and vague charges—such as “undermining credibility” or “spreading false information”—to turn personal views and legitimate criticism into punishable offenses.

The use of the special cybercrime court in Mara’s case is another tool for the junta to control online speech and digital activism. What was once a space for “unwavering solidarity” with prisoners is now deemed a threat to the state.

Moussa Mara’s conviction is a stark affront to justice and highlights how Mali’s promise of democratic transition is increasingly out of reach. His case marks a significant milestone in the ongoing erosion of civic and media freedoms in the country and underscores the junta’s embrace of sweeping powers to silence dissent.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/10/29/convicted-in-mali-for-expressing-unwavering-solidarity

Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger’s Son Is Growing Fast in New Pic

**Hasta la vista, baby. bottles!**

That’s because Arnold Schwarzenegger’s kids—Katherine Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Chris Schwarzenegger (with ex-wife Maria Shriver), and Joseph Baena (with former housekeeper Mildred Baena)—are all grown up. These days, his favorite title is no longer just dad but grandpa to Katherine and husband Chris Pratt’s three kids together: Lyla, Eloise, and Ford.

“It’s the easiest thing to be a grandfather,” Arnold told Jimmy Kimmel in 2022. “They come over to the house, you play with Lyla for around an hour or two, put her on the horse, put her with the dog. And after two hours, they leave.”

Maria married Arnold in 1986 but filed for divorce in 2011 after she learned he had fathered a child through his affair. Her son-in-law Chris Pratt applauds the way the former first lady of California and her ex co-parented in the spotlight.

“She and Arnold raised four amazing kids, and that’s not always an easy thing to do,” the *Guardians of the Galaxy* actor told *Today* in May 2024. “You see people in Hollywood or people who’ve got a lot of privilege, and they end up kind of raising rotten kids. So I just want to kind of ask her everything. ‘What’d you do? How did you not spoil them? How did you not ruin them?’”

The apparent secret, Chris added, “I think she holds them accountable. When Maria walks in the room, you stand up. She’s big on manners, and she’s big on accountability, and she’s deeply rooted in her faith. These are all things that I definitely want to take and implement in the rearing of our children.”

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### Patrick Schwarzenegger: The Oldest Son

Born in 1993, Patrick is the oldest son of Arnold and Maria. While having parents in the business is a great start, he credits his brother-in-law Chris Pratt with helping him land one plum role.

“I remember when Chris said, ‘Hey, you know there’s this young role, Donny Mitchell, you’ll be the youngest in the platoon,’” Patrick told Jimmy Kimmel in 2022 about booking a gig in the Amazon Prime Video series *The Terminal List*.

“‘But if you want to get this role, I need you to go and try to get into character and really get this. I need you to gain 20 pounds and start tactical training, and know how they move, the body language, all this stuff.’”

Having the chance to train with real-life Navy SEALs, he added, was “a dream come true.”

More pinch-me moments have followed, with Patrick going on to play Saxon Ratliff on *The White Lotus* and Tim Tebow in FX’s *American Sports Story*.

But even with all his connections, Patrick makes it clear he puts in the hard work.

“I know there are people who’ll say I only got this role because of who my dad is,” Patrick told *The Sunday Times* in February 2025 about his part on *The White Lotus*. “They’re not seeing that I’ve had 10 years of acting classes, put on school plays every week, worked on my characters for hours on end or the hundreds of rejected auditions I’ve been on.”

Soon, he’ll be taking on a new role: husband. He proposed to model Abby Champion in December 2023.

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### Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt’s Growing Family

Katherine is the eldest of the Schwarzenegger kids, born in 1989 to Arnold and Maria. Now, the author of *The Gift of Forgiveness* has a family of her own with Chris Pratt, whom she married in 2019 after a year of dating.

In 2020, they welcomed daughter Lyla. Little sister Eloise was born two years later, followed by younger brother Ford in 2024.

“When I became a mother, I felt like everything in my life had led me right to that baby being put on my chest, and it was perfect,” Katherine wrote in a piece for her mother Maria’s website. “Mom is the title I have always wanted and the role that I have looked forward to for as long as I can remember.”

Plus, she has a bonus stepson, Jack, whom Chris and ex-wife Anna Faris welcomed in 2012.

For Chris, family always comes first. However, he was upset when he received backlash in 2021 after praising Katherine on Instagram for giving him a “gorgeous healthy daughter,” with some social media users finding the post insensitive to Anna and Jack, who was born premature.

“A bunch of articles came out and said, ‘That’s so cringeworthy. I can’t believe Chris Pratt would thank her for a healthy daughter when his first child was born premature. That’s such a dig at his ex-wife,’” the *Parks and Recreation* alum told *Men’s Health* in 2022.

“And I’m like, That is f–ked up. My son’s gonna read that one day. He’s 9. And it’s etched in digital stone. It really f–king bothered me, dude. I cried about it. I was like, I hate that these blessings in my life are—to the people close to me—a real burden.”

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### Jack Pratt’s Early Challenges and Teenage Years

Anna and Chris’ son Jack was born about two months early in August 2012 and spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit.

“The day came when I got to take Jack home,” Anna recalled at a 2021 event for the Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth, “and the first years were filled with doctor’s appointments, five surgeries, physical therapy, a lot of laughter—because Jack was and is the most adorable, cutest thing I could ever have imagined.”

Now, Jack is navigating his teenage years. However, he isn’t too old to ask his mom and dad for advice.

“I think as parents, we’re always questioning, ‘What are we doing? Are we giving good guidance? Are we raising kids with a good foundation?’” Anna explained to *E!* in March 2025.

So when Jack turns to her for help, “Those indicators make me feel like, ‘Okay, I’m on the right path here,’” she continued. “And I’m really proud of him.”

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### Sibling Dynamics and Family Life

A little more than a year after Katherine and Chris tied the knot, they welcomed daughter Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt in August 2020—her middle name a nod to Katherine’s mother.

While Chris keeps much of his family life private, he shared that Jack was already acing his duties as the older sibling.

“He’s really great with her,” the *Jurassic World* star told *Entertainment Tonight* in 2021. “She always wants to pull his glasses off his face, and he’s very patient with her. He’s a great big brother.”

Fast-forward to March 2022, when Chris and Katherine grew their family with the addition of daughter Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt.

“I’m girl dad 2.0,” the *Zero Dark Thirty* actor told *E!* in June 2022. “My oldest daughter is adjusting very well to being a big sister. At first, she was kinda like, ‘So, what’s the deal with that thing? What up with that? Look at me.’ And now, she’s very much embraced the idea. She constantly wants to hold her sister, and she’s just very, very sweet. That’s the stuff that’s important. It’s the stuff that life is made of, and I feel incredibly blessed and filled with joy.”

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### Christopher and Christina Schwarzenegger

Christopher Schwarzenegger, born in 1997, is Arnold and Maria’s youngest son. He has stayed largely out of the public eye and is Vice Chair of the Special Olympics Founder’s Council.

According to his bio, Christopher is also the Director of Development at production company Indus Valley Media. He previously worked at creative content agency Malka and for sports psychologist Trevor Moawad. Christopher is a University of Michigan graduate with a degree in psychology.

Christina Schwarzenegger, born in 1991, is their youngest daughter. She is an executive producer, with past credits including the 2018 documentary *Take Your Pills* and its 2022 follow-up *Take Your Pills: Xanax*.

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### Joseph Baena: Arnold’s Son from an Affair

Joseph is Arnold’s son from his affair with then-housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. Born in 1997, Arnold didn’t learn he was Joseph’s father until much later.

“I had an affair in ’96,” *The Terminator* alum said in his 2023 docuseries *Arnold*. “In the beginning, I really didn’t know. I just started kind of feeling. The older he got, the more it became clear to me, and it was then just really a matter of how do you keep this quiet? How do you keep this a secret?”

Arnold called the affair a “major failure” in his life but noted that Joseph makes him proud.

“It was wrong what I did,” he said in the doc. “But I don’t want to make Joseph feel that he’s not welcome in this world because he’s very much welcome in this world. And I love him, and he’s turned out to be an extraordinary young man.”

Like his dad Arnold, Joseph is an actor with a passion for fitness. He also works in real estate and competed on season 31 of *Dancing With the Stars*.

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### Chris Pratt and Anna Faris: Marriage and Beyond

Chris and Anna tied the knot in 2009 but announced their breakup after eight years of marriage. Anna (previously married to Ben Indra) hinted that her life with Chris wasn’t as picture-perfect as it seemed.

“I’m sure things were more transparent with my relationship with Ben,” she said on a 2021 episode of her podcast *Unqualified*, “but with Chris, I think that we both protected that imagery even within our close circles.”

Anna—who is now married to cinematographer Michael Barrett and is stepmom to his two kids—suggested being in the same industry as her exes didn’t help.

“My two other marriages were with actors, and I don’t think we did a great job of eliminating competitiveness—or at least I didn’t,” she shared on another episode of her podcast later that year.

“Being a proud person and not wanting to reveal vulnerability, any hints of competitiveness and comparison, I didn’t handle that very well, I don’t think, and I hope I’ve grown from that.”

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s family story is one of growth, accountability, and navigating both the blessings and challenges of fame and relationships. As his children continue to carve their own paths, the family remains deeply interconnected, with love and resilience at its core.
https://www.eonline.com/news/1424335/chris-pratt-katherine-schwarzeneggers-son-ford-in-rare-photo?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories

What to know about immigration enforcement raids in Chicago after nearly 2 months

As the Trump administration’s mass deportation raids enter their second month, their impact has been felt across the Chicago region and the nation. Political tensions have deepened, hundreds have been detained or arrested, and thousands have protested—from a two-story brick U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in suburban Broadview to city street corners and suburban downtowns.

Throughout it all, activists, protesters, and journalists have faced tear gas and pepper ball rounds. President Donald Trump’s threats to send in the National Guard—first to quell crime in Chicago, then to assist ICE and Border Patrol agents—have, for the moment, not come to fruition.

Here’s what we know about federal immigration enforcement in and around Chicago, as well as other immigration-related stories and the National Guard deployment.

**Stay current with the latest news by subscribing to the Chicago Tribune and signing up for our free Immigration Bulletin newsletter.**

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### How We Got Here

On September 8, President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security announced a surge in immigration enforcement in Chicago, dubbing it “Operation Midway Blitz.” The operation targets what officials refer to as “criminal illegal aliens” who have allegedly benefited from the city and state’s sanctuary policies.

This announcement came more than two weeks after Trump said he planned to target Chicago due to its crime rates. In response, Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson warned residents about potential immigration sweeps.

“Let’s be clear, the terror and cruelty is the point, not the safety of anyone living here,” Pritzker said on September 2.

Trump had set the stage for the operation with a social media post showing military helicopters flying over Chicago’s lakefront skyline under the title “Chipocalypse Now.” “Chicago is about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR,” Trump wrote, a day after signing an executive order renaming the Department of Defense to its pre-1949 title.

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### ICE in and Around Chicago

Operation Midway Blitz has been visible throughout Chicago and its suburbs. Incidents have ranged from tear gas deployed in Logan Square and the detention of a mother and child at Millennium Park to a manhunt in suburban Mount Prospect and multiple arrests involving rideshare drivers at O’Hare International Airport.

A federal judge has ruled that all immigration enforcement agents must wear body cameras. The judge expressed particular concern over alleged violations during recent clashes, including an incident on Chicago’s East Side where agents used a controversial and potentially dangerous tactic to disable a fleeing vehicle before deploying tear gas during a tense gathering.

Tear gas usage by federal agents during immigration raids has escalated lately—from neighborhoods like Little Village to Lakeview and Irving Park.

On September 12, the operation took a violent turn when agents fatally shot a man in Franklin Park. The man, identified by federal officials as Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, a 38-year-old Mexican citizen living illegally in the U.S., allegedly tried to flee a traffic stop and struck the officer with his vehicle.

On October 4, federal immigration authorities shot a Chicago woman in Brighton Park, after she allegedly tried to impede them. In the shooting’s aftermath, protesters gathered at the intersection to confront federal forces. Some threw water bottles as agents responded with tear gas and flash-bang grenades.

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### Impact on Local Communities

Gig workers, street vendors, and day laborers have been caught up in the crackdown. Emotional arrests have unfolded in the region, including one where federal agents detained a man outside his Naperville apartment as his young sons watched and cried “Pa, te amo.”

In other cases, a Rogers Park man was fined $130 for not carrying his legal papers during questioning, and an Oak Park attorney arrested near a school described agents pointing guns at him and referencing a “Chiraq Team 2” group chat.

Federal immigration raids have also targeted local businesses and events:
– Swap-O-Rama on the Southwest Side was raided by federal agents.
– Videos of targeted raids in Carpentersville circulated online, including activity near the village hall.
– A flower vendor arrested during the launch of Operation Midway Blitz was deported to Mexico.

Waukegan’s mayor has even stepped in during a Border Patrol arrest to ensure the safety of residents.

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### What’s Happening in Broadview?

The small suburb of Broadview has become a national spotlight due to confrontations between federal agents and protestors at the local ICE processing center. Since the launch of Operation Midway Blitz in early September, protesters have held near-daily demonstrations outside the facility.

Larger crowds—and subsequent arrests—often gather on Fridays and Sundays, sometimes violating Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson’s order that protests only occur between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

A controversial 8-foot-high security fence erected by federal officials outside the facility was torn down on October 14 following a court order. Broadview officials pushed back, deeming the fence “illegally built,” and demanded the Department of Homeland Security remove it.

Residents remain fearful as the ICE center becomes a battleground amid the immigration blitz. Mayor Thompson, who is the first Black woman to lead Broadview, has refused to take “a position of fear” while navigating the national attention.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently indicated that ICE may expand operations in Broadview, stating, “we’re here to stay.”

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### Chicago Takes Action

In Chicago, aldermen and residents are responding in various ways—leading street patrols, sounding whistles to alert communities of enforcement activity, and organizing protests.

“We’ll do everything in our power to make sure that ICE is out of Chicago,” Alderman Michael Rodriguez of Little Village told the Tribune on October 3.

Numerous U.S. citizens and others have reported being detained or questioned, including:
– A 44-year-old U.S. citizen zip-tied and questioned after work at a downtown bar.
– A Rogers Park man fined for not carrying his legal documents during questioning.

If stopped by ICE, here is what you should do to protect yourself.

Local clergy and faith leaders have publicly condemned the crackdown as “antithetical to the Gospel,” while cafes and restaurants across the city have posted signs barring immigration agents.

Community activism continues ward by ward, with faith leaders offering resources, moral support, and solidarity to those affected.

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### The “No Kings” Protests

On October 18, the “Hands Off Chicago” protest at Butler Field in Grant Park drew a large crowd. The sound of whistles—an ominous warning signaling ICE activity in recent weeks—rang out as a sign of solidarity and resistance.

Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the crowd:

“There are those in this country that have decided, at the behest of this president, to declare war on Chicago and American cities across this country,” Johnson said, eliciting boos from attendees.

“They have clearly decided that they want a rematch of the Civil War. But we are here to stand firm, to stay committed, that we will not bend, we will not bow, we will not cower, we will not submit.”

This demonstration was one of roughly 2,500 similar protests nationwide—another flashpoint in Trump’s ongoing immigration crackdown.

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### Could the National Guard Be Next?

Governor J.B. Pritzker has repeatedly criticized the Trump administration’s plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, arguing that the stated purpose—combating violent crime—is a cover for militarizing Democratic-controlled cities as political payback.

Appearing on ABC’s *This Week* on October 13, Pritzker said the administration’s goal is to “militarize, especially blue cities and blue states.”

On October 17, the Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court for permission to dispatch troops to the Chicago area while an appeal is pending.

However, a federal judge in Chicago extended a restraining order on October 22, barring President Trump from deploying the National Guard in Illinois as officials await a Supreme Court ruling that could decide the case.

Members of the Texas National Guard arrived in the Chicago area on October 7 as part of preparations.

Trump has discussed invoking the two-century-old Insurrection Act—a statutory exception to the Posse Comitatus Act—which would allow U.S. military involvement in law enforcement during a “rebellion” or when enforcing federal law is deemed “impractical.”

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The situation remains fluid as Chicago and its suburbs grapple with the ongoing immigration enforcement surge, community resistance, and the looming possibility of National Guard deployment.

Stay informed with the Chicago Tribune for the latest updates on this critical issue.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/27/chicago-immigration-enforcement-raids/

Exxon sues California over new laws requiring corporate climate disclosures

**ExxonMobil Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging California’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Laws**

ExxonMobil has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging two California laws that require the oil giant to report the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the use of its products worldwide.

The company submitted a 30-page complaint on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. ExxonMobil argues that these laws violate its First Amendment free speech rights by compelling it to “trumpet California’s preferred message even though ExxonMobil believes the speech is misleading and misguided.”

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**Overview of the California Climate Legislation**

Senate Bill 253, known as the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act of 2023, mandates the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to adopt regulations this year. These regulations require public and private companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions across three different “scopes”:

– **Scope 1:** Direct greenhouse gas emissions from the company and its branches.
– **Scope 2:** Indirect emissions, such as electricity purchased by the company.
– **Scope 3:** Emissions from the company’s supply chain, including waste, water usage, business travel, and employee commutes. Notably, these account for about 75% of a company’s greenhouse gas emissions in many industries.

Reporting on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions will begin in 2026, with Scope 3 reporting starting in 2027.

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**ExxonMobil’s Objections**

According to the lawsuit, the Air Resources Board solicited public input during the rule-making process but has yet to respond to ExxonMobil’s September 5 letter, which detailed its objections to the proposed reporting methods.

ExxonMobil contends that the legislative history reveals the laws aim to unfairly single out companies like ExxonMobil “for being large” and to spur public criticism. The complaint states, “California may believe that companies that meet the statutes’ revenue thresholds are uniquely responsible for climate change, but the First Amendment categorically bars it from forcing ExxonMobil to speak in service of that misguided viewpoint.”

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**Expert and Legislative Perspectives**

Michael Gerrard, a prominent climate change legal expert at Columbia University, commented, “These laws do not require Exxon to make any changes in the way it produces, transports, refines or sells oil. They are just about information that Exxon doesn’t want to provide to the public.” He continued, “If Exxon thinks any of the information would be misleading, it’s free to explain why so that readers can draw their own conclusions.”

Supporters of the legislation argue it discourages corporate greenwashing—the practice of falsely portraying a company’s efforts to reduce climate emissions. Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), the bill’s author, stated at the time of adoption, “We need the full picture to make the deep emissions cuts that scientists tell us are necessary to avert the worst impacts of climate change.”

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**Additional Legislation and Legal Challenges**

Another related bill, Senate Bill 261, requires corporations with revenues over $500 million to disclose their climate-related financial risks. In its lawsuit, ExxonMobil claims this law would force it “to engage in granular conjecture about unknowable future developments and to publicly disseminate that speculation on its website.”

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**Defendants Named in the Lawsuit**

The lawsuit names as defendants California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Air Resources Board Chair Lauren Sanchez, Executive Officer Steven S. Cliff, and two officials from the Board’s Industrial Strategies Division.

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Neither the Attorney General’s office nor ExxonMobil responded to requests for comment on Saturday. The case is expected to bring significant attention to the intersection of climate policy, corporate responsibility, and free speech rights.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-25/exxonmobil-lawsuit-california-greenhouse-emissions

Report warns reforms are fueling rise in Colorado violent crime

As part of efforts to lower its prison population, a recent report found that both incarceration rates and arrests in Colorado have declined sharply over the past decade. The state’s rate of recidivism—when a convicted criminal reoffends—has also decreased. However, this does not necessarily mean that crime is decreasing.

Instead, the report attributes these declines to a prioritization by lawmakers on leniency. This approach has largely led to reductions in recidivism, arrests, and the overall prison population.

“Over the past two decades, Colorado has pursued a steady course of criminal justice reform aimed at reducing the footprint of the state’s correctional system,” the report stated. “Lawmakers have prioritized leniency: lower sentences for drug offenses, expanded parole and probation opportunities, and restrictions on law enforcement discretion.”

This tension between enforcement and leniency is reflected in the state’s crime trends over the past decade. From 2014 to 2024, the number of arrests declined by nearly 30%. Similarly, Colorado’s recidivism rate fell by 40% between 2008 and 2019—ranking as the third-highest decline of any state nationwide.

“In 2008, Colorado had the country’s fifth highest recidivism rate,” said DJ Summers, the institute’s director of communications and research operations, during a press conference about the report on Tuesday. “Now the state’s recidivism has dropped to a more average rate.”

The decline in arrests has played a significant role in this progress. Between 2016 and 2024, the total number of inmates in Colorado’s prisons and jails decreased by 12%. This drop was largely due to a significant reduction in the prison population in 2020, when many inmates were released early amid public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2020, the prison population has been slowly increasing again—though it remains below levels seen in the 2010s.

Despite these positive trends in incarceration and recidivism, the report warns that the overall picture is more complex. From 2014 to 2024, Colorado’s violent crime rate increased by more than 55%.

Looking more closely between December 2019 and December 2021, the report found that while the number of inmates in state prisons fell by over 20%, the violent crime rate rose nearly 25%.

“Arrest counts and violent crime have been shifting at inversely proportional rates, meaning that as arrests decrease, violent crime increases,” the report noted.

Summers added that Common Sense Institute conducted an analysis showing a “strong correlation” between decreases in arrests and prison population and increases in crime.

Furthermore, even with the decline in the recidivism rate, 31% of inmates released by the Colorado Department of Corrections still return to prison within three years.

The report argues that it is time to refocus the state’s priorities away from leniency and toward deterrence, accountability, and public safety.

“The state’s challenge is no longer to reduce its correctional footprint; it is to restore accountability and deterrence without abandoning compassion,” the report stated. “Colorado must find a middle ground between punitive excess and permissive neglect.”
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3862533/report-warns-reforms-fuel-rise-colorado-violent-crime/

Mexican priest’s violent murder sparks demand for transparent investigation

A Christian advocacy group has joined calls for a transparent investigation into the killing of a Catholic priest in southern Mexico. The priest was found dead earlier this month in a region plagued by cartel violence and targeted attacks on clergy.

The body of Rev. Bertoldo Pantaleón Estrada, 59, was discovered on October 6 in Guerrero state, days after he was reported missing by the Diocese of Chilpancingo-Chilapa. Pantaleón was last seen on October 5 while returning from Atzcala to his parish in Mezcala, a short drive of about 30 minutes. However, his body was found roughly 56 miles south of Atzcala with gunshot wounds to the neck, according to the United Kingdom-based watchdog group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

Pantaleón had served as pastor of the San Cristóbal Church in Mezcala. Jesuit leaders in Mexico released a statement mourning his death and demanding clarity in the ongoing investigation.

Authorities announced the arrest of a suspect, identified as Miguel Ángel N., on October 10. Officials said the suspect was an acquaintance of the priest and had given inconsistent accounts of their last meeting. They initially claimed the priest had been killed by his chauffeur, but church leaders denied Estrada had a chauffeur.

The priest’s vehicle was located far from the area he was expected to be traveling, in a zone controlled by rival criminal organizations. The region is known for violent turf wars between gangs, including Los Ardillos and Los Tacos, both allegedly involved in drug trafficking and armed conflict.

CSW Director of Advocacy Anna Lee Stangl stated that the murder was part of a longstanding pattern of violence against church leaders across Mexico.

> “The violent killing of Father Bertoldo Pantaleón Estrada is yet another in a chain of murders of church leaders in Guerrero and across the country over the past two decades, making Mexico one of the deadliest countries in the world for priests and other religious leaders,” she said. “We join in the calls for a full and transparent investigation into this horrific murder and call on the Mexican authorities at both the state and federal levels to ensure that all of those responsible for Father Pantaleón Estrada’s death are held to account and the motive behind this murder firmly established.”

On October 11, at least 400 clergy members and churchgoers reportedly marched in a “caravan of peace and justice” in the Guerrero capital, Chilpancingo, to demand accountability in the case.

Pantaleón’s death comes over a year after a retired bishop known for mediating cartel disputes, Salvador Rangel, was kidnapped in the same region. He was later found and taken to a hospital. In 2018, parish priest Germain Muñiz Garcia and another clergyman, Iván Añorve Jaimes, were killed in a highway ambush in the same area.

Over the past year, Guerrero has also seen a series of political assassinations, including the October 2024 beheading of Chilpancingo Mayor Alejandro Arcos Catalán, less than a week after taking office.

On the television program *Sacro y Profano*, Guillermo Ganzanini of the Catholic Multimedia Center raised concerns about the reliability of investigations into clergy killings.

> “Unfortunately, we have a paper with eight columns of news, but continuity [of the coverage] on the case fades,” Ganzanini said. “We don’t know what has happened with the families, we don’t know what happened in the interrogations, there is no official answer from the institutions about the result of the investigations.”

The Catholic Multimedia Center has tracked 80 murders of Catholic priests in Mexico over the past 30 years. Its December 2024 report lists the recent deaths of several priests across the country, including:

– Father Ícmar Arturo Orta Llamas in Tijuana (2018)
– Father José Martín Guzmán Vega in Tamaulipas (2019)
– Franciscans Juan Antonio Orozco Alvarado, Gumersindo Cortés González in Guanajuato, and José Guadalupe Popoca Soto in Morelos (2021)
– Father José Guadalupe Rivas in Tijuana, and Jesuits Javier Campos Morales and Joaquín César Mora Salazar in Chihuahua (2022)

Between 2019 and 2024, the Catholic Multimedia Center documented 10 priest killings and 900 cases of extortion, death threats, or violence against Catholic clergy across Mexico, according to the Catholic News Agency.

Religious freedom watchdog Open Doors ranked Mexico 31st in its 2025 World Watch List of the most dangerous countries for Christians. The group cited cartel-related violence, corruption, clan oppression, and secular hostility as factors driving attacks on clergy.

The growing violence against religious leaders in Mexico underscores the urgent need for justice and protection for those serving vulnerable communities amid ongoing cartel conflicts.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/mexican-priests-violent-murder-sparks-demand-for-transparency.html

Vikings condmen racial slurs sent to CB Isaiah Rodgers

The Minnesota Vikings released a statement on Monday condemning the racism directed at cornerback Isaiah Rodgers following their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.

On his Instagram Stories, Rodgers shared screenshots of hateful messages sent to him by a fan after the 28-22 defeat. Rodgers, who won the Super Bowl with the Eagles last season, logged two total tackles in the game. He also took to X (formerly Twitter) to plead for an end to racism in football.

“Racism is real. Keep football, football. That’s not even the worst I’ve seen. Stay solid or stay silent,” the 27-year-old Rodgers wrote. He added, “Some of the most racist comments I have seen or read since I entered the league.”

The Vikings did not take the issue lightly, describing the racial slurs directed at Rodgers as “disgusting.”

“As we have said previously, there simply is no room for racist words or actions in sports or society. We support Isaiah and all players who, unfortunately, experience this type of ignorant and prejudicial behavior far too often, and we ask our fans to continue to fight racism,” the team stated.

In the game, Rodgers allowed two significant catches that contributed to the Vikings’ loss: a 79-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver DeVonta Smith in the third quarter, and a 45-yard reception to wide receiver AJ Brown with only 1:45 left in the game. The latter catch ended the Vikings’ last-ditch effort to rally.

Taking accountability, Rodgers said, “I put it on me. I came here for a reason, and those type of plays I know I can make. So, I put it on me,” as reported by ESPN’s Kevin Siefert.

Rodgers signed a two-year, $15 million deal with Minnesota during the offseason.

As of now, the NFL has yet to issue a statement regarding the incident.
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/vikings-news-minnesota-condemns-racial-slurs-sent-isaiah-rodgers

‘It’s a dictatorship’: Lawmaker fears future Dems may never be sworn in under Mike Johnson

WASHINGTON Former House Leader Steney Hoyer (D-MD) warned this week that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) could be slow-walking Congress into an era where he refuses to swear in more members of the Democratic caucus. Speaking to Raw Story on Thursday about Johnson’s refusal to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ), Hoyer said that if Johnson hadn’t already sworn in two Republicans, he might have a valid argument. “It is a dictatorship,” said Hoyer. “You cannot do that. The people of Arizona elected her by a very substantial vote. And he won’t swear her in! This business of not swearing in a member of Congress. What if he decided in the next Congress, he’s an elected Speaker, and then he decides not to swear in 25% of our people?” Raw Story also spoke with Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Jim Banks (R-IN), all of whom dismissed the issue as either unimportant or claimed they don’t know who she is. “Nope,” Graham said simply when asked if he’d heard about Grijalva. “Who?” asked Scott when Raw Story mentioned her name. “They’re not in session.” Raw Story mentioned the two lawmakers from Florida who were also sworn in during a pro-forma session, which is how Grijalva would be sworn in if Johnson chose to. “I don’t know. I can’t imagine there’s any politics involved,” said Scott. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) added her name to the list of furious Democrats. “The people of her district are being denied representation,” Warren said, harkening back to the rallying cry from American colonists protesting British taxes. “The speaker of the House is too frightened to swear her in. That’s not how democracy works. There was an election. The election has been certified. She needs to be sworn in. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has been one of the outspoken voices from the Arizona delegation demanding that Grijalva be seated. He and Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) confronted Johnson in the Capitol last week, demanding answers. Kelly recalled that Johnson had previously said he would swear in the winner of the race as soon as they wished. Now, however, he’s changed his story. He also agreed it was related to the discharge petition that would be approved if Grijalva were sworn in. A discharge petition would mandate a vote on a measure that would require the Justice Department to release the investigation files of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. As it stands, the petition requires one additional vote to bring the legislation to the House floor for a vote. “He should embrace the term rip off the bandaid,” quipped Kelly, noting that Johnson will eventually be forced to swear Grijalva into her seat and that the discharge petition is coming even if he wants to stop it. “Just get it done and over with. But there are a lot of women out there who deserve for there to be some accountability,” said Kelly.
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/adelita-grijalva-2674206538/

Illegal Aliens Ram Border Patrol SUV; Chicago Protest Turns Violent [WATCH]

Federal authorities reported that two Venezuelan nationals were detained Tuesday morning in Chicago following a incident in which a vehicle allegedly rammed a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle and fled. The event triggered a pursuit that ended with arrests and a confrontation between agents and protesters.

According to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson, the incident took place near South Avenue N during an immigration enforcement operation.

“This morning while conducting an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, a vehicle, driven by an illegal alien, rammed a Border Patrol vehicle and attempted to flee the scene,” the spokesperson said. “Border Patrol pursued the vehicle and was eventually able to stop it utilizing an authorized precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver.

Once the vehicle was stopped, the suspects, who are both illegal aliens, attempted to flee on foot. As Border Patrol arrested the subjects and attempted to secure the scene, a crowd began to form and eventually turned hostile, prompting the use of crowd control measures.”

A senior DHS source identified the two individuals as Luis Gerardo Pirela-Ramirez and Yonder Enrique Tenefe-Perez, both from Venezuela. Both were detained following the PIT maneuver and subsequent foot pursuits.

Officials stated that video captured at the scene shows objects being thrown and a roadway being blocked as agents sought to secure the area. Federal officers deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd.

In a follow-up statement addressing broader enforcement concerns, the DHS spokesperson said, “This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of illegal aliens violently resisting arrest, and agitators and criminals ramming cars into our law enforcement officers.”

“The fact that this attack was carried out by two illegal immigrants highlights the need for federal law enforcement to continue enforcing the laws of our nation— all while receiving no pay thanks to the Democrats’ government shutdown,” the spokesperson added.

This incident comes amid rising tensions surrounding federal immigration operations in Chicago. Federal officials previously reported that officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were confronted in an event described as a “coordinated assault” by a convoy of roughly ten vehicles. Local authorities were notified during that episode.

Chicago police were reportedly directed not to intervene; federal officials characterized that directive as a stand-down order. Last week, President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem addressed that earlier episode, calling the stand-down order “illegal” and urging accountability for officials involved.

Federal agencies have since continued scheduled enforcement operations in the city.

Tuesday’s enforcement action began with mobile surveillance and vehicle interdiction procedures commonly used by Border Patrol tactical units in urban settings, according to officials familiar with the operation.

After the PIT maneuver brought the suspect vehicle to a stop, agents moved to detain the occupants. The crowd formed shortly after the arrests began, officials said.

No injuries to agents were immediately reported. Authorities did not release information regarding injuries among bystanders.

Homeland Security officials confirmed that both detainees would be processed in accordance with federal immigration and criminal procedures. Potential charges related to the vehicle-ramming allegation have been referred to federal prosecutors.

The department noted that additional arrests related to the crowd confrontation are possible pending review of video evidence and agent reports.

The Chicago field offices for CBP and ICE have increased coordination with other federal partners during recent operations, citing officer safety concerns and incident response planning.

Federal agencies stated they are reviewing the use of crowd control measures deployed on Tuesday under standard after-action protocols.

Local officials have not yet released independent accounts of the incident near South Avenue N.

DHS affirmed that updates on charging decisions and custody status for the two detainees will be provided through standard public information channels as they become available.

Federal authorities reiterated that enforcement operations will continue in the Chicago area under existing priorities and guidelines.

Additionally, DHS announced it will evaluate security posture around field operations and adjust staffing as necessary in response to public safety conditions encountered during arrests and transport.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/10/illegal-aliens-ram-border-patrol-suv-chicago-protest-turns-violent-watch/

KJo reveals how Dharma changed after Poonawalla acquisition

**Karan Johar Sells 50% Stake in Dharma Productions to Adar Poonawalla for ₹1,000 Crore**

*By Shreya Mukherjee | Oct 06, 2025, 05:17 PM*

Filmmaker Karan Johar recently sold a 50% stake in his production company, Dharma Productions, to billionaire Adar Poonawalla for ₹1,000 crore. The deal was made through Poonawalla’s company, Serene Productions, giving him equal ownership of the studio.

In a recent interview with Komal Nahta on the YouTube channel *Game Changers*, Johar opened up about this decision and its implications for his future projects.

### Expansion Plans: Funding Issues Led to the Decision

Johar revealed that many of his unfulfilled dreams were due to funding constraints. “I was very clear that I am okay to sell 50% of my company or to sell equity, only because I want to expand,” he said.

He emphasized the importance of having the right partner for expansion — a role he found in Poonawalla.

### Personal Ties: Friendship with Poonawalla Played a Crucial Role

The filmmaker shared that his close friendship with Adar Poonawalla and his wife, Natasha, was a key factor in the deal. “Adar and Natasha have been my close friends, very dear to me,” Johar stated.

Although he initially hesitated when Poonawalla expressed interest in investing, feeling that it wasn’t his area, Johar soon realized they shared the same vision for growth.

### Management Praise: Applauding Apoorva Mehta’s Leadership

Johar also lauded Apoorva Mehta, the Executive Chairman and CEO of Dharma Productions, for expertly managing the business side of the company.

“Apoorva is the most correct human. Our accounts are perfect down to the last rupee,” Johar said. He added that Mehta runs Dharma like a well-oiled machine and has been instrumental to the company’s success.

### New Focus: Accountability and Profitability

“The deal has forced me to think about profitability,” Johar admitted. “There was never accountability before this, I just learned the term quarter.”

He shared that Mehta often keeps him in check by reminding him not to pursue projects that aren’t financially viable. Despite this shift towards profitability, Johar emphasized that his commitment to artistic integrity and creating films for creative satisfaction remains unchanged.

### Future Plans: Uncertainty Looms

Regarding his upcoming projects, Johar expressed uncertainty, especially after the critical acclaim of *Homebound*. “I made *Homebound*, worldwide critically acclaimed, but I can’t say if I’ll take such decisions in the future or not,” he revealed.

As Johar embarks on this new chapter with a strong partner by his side, industry watchers eagerly await the exciting developments at Dharma Productions.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/kjo-describes-changes-after-adar-poonawalla-takeover/story