New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said on Monday he has decided not to accept the Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Donald Trump in the wake of last week's siege of the Capitol by the president's supporters.
where Trump's supporters marched to the Capitol in an attack that left five dead, including a police officer.
In a statement, Belichick did not directly mention Trump, but instead cited last week's "tragic events" in turning down the award.
He said above all he was an American citizen "with great reverence for our nation's values, freedom and democracy." Both Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft have had friendly relations with Trump.
On the 2016 campaign trail, Trump read a glowing letter from Belichick where the coach praised his courage and leadership, which was criticized then by some fans.
But the Patriots have slumped to their first losing season in two decades, and star quarterback Tom Brady now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Belichick needs to remain in good standing with both players and prospective free agents as the Patriots look to fix up shortcomings on their roster.
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The Identity and Democracy Group no longer has the numbers to constitute itself in the European Parliament, with its members being sucked in by the European Conservatives and Reformists or the new Patriots for Europe.
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Orban launched the "Patriots for Europe" on Sunday, an alliance with Herbert Kickl, the leader of Austria's far-right Freedom party, and Andrej Babiš, the former prime minister of Czechia.
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A recent New York Times article has sparked significant debate and concern regarding the potential relocation of a US-made Patriot air defence system stationed in Poland to Ukraine. Poland's deputy defence minister, Cezary Tomczyk, has firmly denied any plans to transfer the Polish Patriot battery, emphasising the importance of these systems in defending Polish airspace.
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Trump’s VP Pick, JD Vance addressed the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, emphasizing how the day could have turned tragic. He praised Trump's dedication over the past eight years, highlighting his sacrifice in entering politics despite facing adversity. Vance portrayed Trump as a resilient leader who endured persecution for the country's sake. He commended Trump's strength and compassion, noting his ability to confront danger while also calling for national unity.
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Supreme Court Rules That , Some Jan. 6 Defendants, Were Improperly Charged.
NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court voted to limit which defendants accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot can be charged by federal prosecutors.
The decision also casts doubt on two out of
the four felony counts in former President
Donald Trump's election subversion indictment.
According to conservative Chief Justice John Roberts,
the court ruled that the U.S. government must prove , “that the defendant impaired the availability or integrity
for use in an official proceeding of records, documents,
objects, or other things used in an official proceeding.”.
NPR reports that prosecutors relied
on a key criminal statute to prosecute
over 350 participants of the Capitol riot.
The statute makes it a crime to alter or
destroy official documents, or to otherwise
obstruct or impede official proceedings.
Roberts wrote that the statute was
not meant to broaden the meaning of
the law to make it a catchall provision. .
The decision will impact other cases related
to Jan. 6, many of which will have to be
resentenced, retried or defendants will be released. .
NYU law professor Ryan Goodman authored
a study that found only 346 of the 1,417 people
charged in connection with the Capitol riot
were charged under the obstruction statute.
The study also found that 71 people are still
awaiting trial on the obstruction charge, but over
half of them are also charged with another felony.
NPR points out that if found guilty of other felony charges,
the sentencing judge is still allowed to use the charge of
obstruction to determine the length of their sentence.
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Terrell Owens was down to come out of retirement and catch passes for Tom Brady in the quarterback's penultimate season -- but the Hall of Fame wideout says he.. TMZ.com
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the 75th anniversary NATO Summit in Washington DC. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
World leaders gather at a NATO North Atlantic Council roundtable, including Sir Keir Starmer, Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron. The prime minister is attending his first NATO Summit in Washington DC. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau during the 75th anniversary NATO Summit in Washington DC. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC, during his visit to the US to attend the NATO 75th anniversary summit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation are asking President Joe Biden to award the Capital Gazette shooting victims the Medal of Freedom for "embodying the spirit of the Freedom of the Press."
Biden Administration
Revives Efforts to Put
Harriet Tubman
on the $20 Bill.
Joe Biden’s Treasury Department has revived efforts to
make Harriet Tubman the face of the new $20 bill. .
White..
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Tom Brady Sr. praised Robert Kraft in an interview with the Boston Herald but the sentiment wasn't extended to New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick as the elder Brady said he guesses Belichick is..
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