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Family Shocked After Discovering Stranger Buried in Ancestor's Grave New

Family Shocked After Discovering Stranger Buried in Ancestor's Grave

Një ngjarje e pazakontë, që të kujton skenarët e filmave fantastiko-shkencorë, është bërë publike së fundmi në një emision televiziv.VAZHDO LEXIMIN ME POSHTE!Rasti është trajtuar në emisionin “Stop”, i cili ka udhëtuar drejt fshatit Drenovë në Korçë për të hetuar një denoncim të bërë nga një qytetar.Shtetasi Piro Murcka rrëfen se më 4 shtator të vitit 2019, gjatë një vizite në varrezat familjare, zbuloi diçka tronditëse.Ai kishte shkuar për të përkujtuar babain e tij, i cili kishte 13 vite që ishte ndarë nga jeta, dhe pranë varrit të tij ndodhej edhe ai i stërgjyshes.Por në vend të varrit të saj, ai gjeti se aty ishte varrosur një person tjetër, i cili kishte ndërruar jetë vetëm dy muaj më parë.Murcka tregon se familja e tij e kishte nderuar atë vend për dekada me radhë, duke ndezur qirinj dhe duke kujtuar të ndjerën.Ai shprehet se nuk mban mend saktësisht se kur ishte varrosur stërgjyshja, por sipas tij bëhet fjalë për një periudhë prej 50 apo 60 vitesh.Në kryqin e vjetër mezi dallohen ende emrat, çka e bën situatën edhe më të paqartë dhe shqetësuese.Për të kërkuar zgjidhje, ai iu drejtua fillimisht komunës dhe më pas kryeplakut të fshatit.Megjithatë, kryeplaku deklaroi se nuk kishte asnjë informacion për këtë rast dhe nuk ishte vënë në dijeni më parë.Sipas tij, çdo varrim duhet të bëhet me njoftimin e kryeplakut, por në këtë rast askush nuk e kishte kontaktuar.Ai shton se kur u përball me familjarët e personit të varrosur së fundmi, ata mohuan që aty të kishte pasur një varr më parë.Nga ana tjetër, ai thekson se në varreza ka ende hapësira të lira dhe nuk kishte arsye që të përdorej një vend ekzistues.Kryeplaku shpjegon se nëse do të ishte informuar, nuk do ta kishte lejuar një veprim të tillë, sidomos nëse kishte shenja të një varri të vjetër.Megjithatë, ai shton se ligjërisht është e vështirë të ndërhyhet për zhvarrim pa kaluar disa vite nga varrimi i fundit.Gazetarja ngriti shqetësimin se një situatë e tillë mund të përsëritet edhe në raste të tjera.Kryeplaku pranon se pa një njoftim të detyrueshëm, raste të tilla janë të vështira për t’u parandaluar.Administratori i njësisë administrative Drenovë deklaroi se nuk kishte dijeni për ngjarjen dhe se nuk ekziston një sistem i mirëfilltë menaxhimi për varrezat.Ai thekson se varrimet në zonë organizohen kryesisht nga familjet dhe komuniteti, pa një regjistër zyrtar apo dokumentim të saktë. PV: 4,462

Jul 07, 2026
National Guard Shooting in Memphis Raises New Questions New

National Guard Shooting in Memphis Raises New Questions

Tennessee authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Memphis by two National Guard troops that has raised new questions about the Trump administration's deployment of troops to U.S. cities. The guardsmen shot and killed 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson during a foot chase around 4 a.m. Sunday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The National Guard joined Memphis police following reports that a man was armed with a handgun and had fired shots in the area, TBI said. Memphis police said the guardsmen fired at the man after he turned his weapon toward them.Members from the National Guard working as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force conduct a community safety patrol at Tom Lee Park, Oct. 12, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn.George Walker IV/AP, FILEThe TBI did not elaborate on how the incident escalated but said the bureau is investigating. The Tennessee National Guard did not respond to ABC News' request for comment.The shooting comes as President Donald Trump's unprecedented decision to deploy troops to several American cities approaches the one-year mark. About 1,472 National Guardsmen remain in Memphis, and another 120 are deployed in New Orleans. The largest mission is in Washington, D.C., where roughly 5,000 Guard troops, most drawn from Republican-led states, continue to operate. All of those troops are deployed under so-called Title 32 orders, meaning their movement is controlled by their governor but paid for by the federal government. Though it is unusual for military personnel to be involved in domestic law enforcement support, the troops have limited legal authority and largely perform security, logistics and other support roles rather than direct policing.Local lawmakers told ABC News they were dismayed by the tragedy but hesitated to say more as the investigation unfolded.Memphis Mayor Paul Young called the shooting "unfortunate" in a statement, though he declined to comment further. "The incident is under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and we will allow that process to conclude before making additional comments," said Young, who was publicly skeptical of the National Guard deployment last year.State Sen. London Lamar, who represents parts of Memphis, called for a rapid investigation into the shooting and urged transparency from the TBI. She said that community members were anxious for clarity on the National Guard's rules of engagement. "From what I've seen and I've heard, there are more questions than answers right now, or opinions," Lamar said. "I think that a lot of people want to know what actually happened to cause the National Guard to use their deadly force."ACLU of Tennessee Executive Director Miriam R. Nemeth called for "a full, transparent, and independent accounting of exactly what happened when Tennnessee National Guard troops opened fire on a civilian."Popular ReadsMemphis -- a city that has long contended with high crime rates -- has been watched closely as a test case for the White House's push to crack down on urban crime, with the cooperation of the state's Republican-led leadership. Trump announced the deployment last September as part of the "Memphis Safe Task Force" and said the force would "dramatically increase the Federal, State, and local law enforcement presence" indefinitely.The move was backed by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee but drew the ire of local lawmakers, several of whom sued to stop the troop surge. Though a lower court sided with the elected officials and temporarily blocked the troops, the Tennessee Court of Appeals found the lawmakers lacked standing and greenlit the deployment. Local groups have continued to scrutinize the deployment. Last month, the ACLU filed a lawsuit seeking to block Tennessee's HALO law, which restricts how close bystanders can get to law enforcement activities.This undated photo provided by his grandfather Evaniel Johnson of Tyrin Johnson.Evaniel Johnson via APNemeth told ABC News on Monday that the "Safe Task Force" was a "more ironic name than ever" after Johnson's shooting.Task force federal agents were involved in two other fatal shootings in May, according to TBI reports. Both are ongoing TBI investigations. Nemeth described the incidents as a "deeply concerning" pattern."People who are not from Memphis are coming in, don't know the community, don't have any ties or any accountability to this community, and are just being allowed to exert power in a way that really destabilizes the community and really undermines daily life," Nemeth said. The task force had made more than 10,000 arrests and seized 1,708 firearms as of June 10, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. City figures show an almost 40% reduction in citywide crime year-over-year and a nearly 35% drop in crime downtown.It's unclear how much of that is attributable to the military's presence, as troops do not make arrests. An analysis from the Niskanen Center found that the National Guard's sprawling mission in Washington D.C. has had no impact on violent crime, but does coincide with a decline in property crimes. "I think people need to realize the local authorities didn't ask for the national guard to come," Lamar, the state senator, said. "It was a state decision by our governor and President Trump, and so it was sold to everyone that when all of these authorities come into our city, that crime will cease. And unfortunately, crime is still happening."Trump -- along with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and then-Attorney General Pam Bondi -- visited Memphis in late March to tout the results of the task force. "You have now developed a reputation as a city that's coming back stronger than any city in the country because of what's happened with crime and because your political leaders had the courage to do what they did," Trump said at the time.The president claimed others were "looking at this all over the country" and predicted Memphis would be "a virtually crime-free city" in two months. 

Jul 07, 2026
Illegal Immigrant Brothers Shock with Massive SNAP Fraud Scheme New

Illegal Immigrant Brothers Shock with Massive SNAP Fraud Scheme

The Trump administration has been uncovering massive amounts of fraud in Democrat-run states and cities for months now.And it seems like the deeper the administration digs, the more Democrat-enabled fraud that is uncovered – like another huge case the Justice Department revealed just last week.The massive fraud scheme targeting one of America’s largest public assistance programs has come to an end after two men admitted their roles in stealing hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars.Federal officials say the scheme didn’t just cost taxpayers money. It also left some of the country’s most vulnerable families without benefits they depended on to buy food.Two Romanian brothers who were living in the United States illegally pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to orchestrating a fraud scheme that stole more than $760,000 from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP.Marian Ovidiu Dumitru, 37, and Catalin Dumitru, 39, each pleaded guilty to wire fraud in U.S. District Court in Charlotte, North Carolina.According to the Department of Justice, the brothers were members of an identity theft ring that targeted SNAP recipients in New Jersey, Massachusetts and several other states between July 2024 and August 2025.Investigators said the group installed skimming devices at ATMs, fuel pumps and other locations to steal information from electronic benefit transfer cards used by SNAP recipients.Authorities said the stolen account information was then loaded onto counterfeit bank cards, gift cards and other access devices that allowed the defendants to make fraudulent purchases.Federal prosecutors said the brothers used the cloned cards at warehouse clubs in North Carolina to buy thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise, including coffee, candy, energy drinks, and baby formula.According to court records, the pair purchased more than $15,600 worth of goods at a warehouse club in Gastonia using counterfeit cards tied to stolen SNAP accounts from Massachusetts and New Jersey.They also spent more than $19,000 at another warehouse club in Pineville using the same method.Investigators said the merchandise was then transported and resold for profit.The Justice Department said the scheme victimized more than 10 SNAP recipients, leaving some with significant financial hardship after their food assistance benefits were stolen.When authorities searched the defendants, investigators also found them in possession of at least 15 counterfeit bank cards encoded with stolen SNAP account information, along with blank magnetic-strip cards that could be used to create additional counterfeit cards.Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald said the department intends to aggressively prosecute anyone who steals from public assistance programs.“The Fraud Division will not tolerate anyone who steals from public benefits programs designed to support Americans in need,” McDonald said.“If you attempt to defraud these programs, we will come after you with the full force of federal law. We are committed to safeguarding America’s tax dollars and the programs they are meant to support.”U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the defendants specifically targeted some of the nation’s most vulnerable citizens.“These individuals came to the United States illegally and preyed on some of our most vulnerable citizens—those receiving SNAP benefits,” Ferguson said.“They stole benefits from those who actually need them and then resold products bought with those benefits for their own profit.”“We will use the full force of the federal government to hold accountable those who exploit taxpayer-funded programs and victimize citizens on government assistance.”Each brother faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and several state and local law enforcement agencies, a Department of Justice press release said.The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina as part of the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, which was established in April as part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in federal benefit programs.This article may contain commentary which reflects the author's opinion.

Jul 07, 2026
Smithsonian Under Fire: White House Report Accuses Radical Ideology New

Smithsonian Under Fire: White House Report Accuses Radical Ideology

The White House released a scathing 162-page report accusing the Smithsonian Institution of engaging in "extreme political activism" and presenting "a radical view of American history."The report, which was published on Saturday, July 4, particularly took aim at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (NMAH), accusing its leadership of adopting "an ideological framework that no longer treats the American story as a shared national inheritance to be taught or celebrated, but as a political instrument to divide, dispirit, and discourage our citizens."The report accuses the museum of "anti-White activism," "illegal alien activism," and "transgender activism." It also includes many photos of materials the White House has identified as problematic.Asked about the report, a spokesperson for the Smithsonian, which oversees 21 museums, galleries and the national zoo, told ABC News that the institution remains committed to impartial learning."For more than 180 years, the Smithsonian has served the American public with nonpartisan and independent scholarship, and we remain committed to doing so," the spokesperson said on Sunday.The Smithsonian Museum of American History is pictured on the National Mall in Washington, April 3, 2019.Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP PhotoIn his most recent public comments, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch told NBC's "Meet the Press" in an interview that aired Sunday morning that the institution is "in pursuit of the promise of America."The report, which was published by the White House's Domestic Policy Council, comes amid an ongoing White House review of the Smithsonian as well as a separate internal review launched by the Smithsonian into its own exhibits and processes. Asked about the status of the internal review, a spokesperson for the Smithsonian did not comment.The White House review was launched in response to President Donald Trump's March 27, 2025 executive order, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History."The executive order directed Vice President J.D. Vance, in consultation with the president's advisers on domestic policy, "to remove improper ideology" from Smithsonian institutions, arguing that materials that cast America in a "negative light" have no place in federal cultural institutions."The serious concerns raised in this report are not about a few exhibits or a few controversial labels," the report says. "As it stands today, it would benefit most Americans, especially parents bringing their children for a tour, if the Smithsonian's flagship history museum had a label at every entrance that reads: 'Warning: the exhibits in this museum were prepared by people who don't want you to love your country.'"What's in the report?The report includes dozens of examples of exhibits and materials in exhibits that the White House has determined to be examples of "radical activism."For instance, the report highlights an exhibit titled "Many Voices, One Nation," and claims that its contents attempt "to instill within visitors its belief that migration and immigration, including the granting of citizenship to illegal aliens, is a defining modern-day civil rights and human liberty issue."Popular ReadsThe report also takes issue with displays about transgender people, including an exhibit titled "Girlhood" that profiled transgender media personality and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Jazz Jennings."One of the clearest examples of NMAH's radical ideology is its refusal to correctly identify or define what a woman is," the report states -- reinforcing language from Trump's January 2025 executive order, which outlined that this administration's policy would be to "recognize two sexes, male and female" based on biology.Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie Bunch speaks at an event, Feb. 20, 2026, in Washington.Allison Robbert/AP PhotoOverall, the report takes issue with materials addressing "white supremacy," "racism" and the country's history of "slavery," "conquest" and "exclusion."The report claims that the museum fails to substantially represent the founders of the United States and that the exhibits cast America as "a problematic country irredeemably conceived, founded by deeply flawed men, and still operating today as an instrument of systemic racism and oppression."Sarah Weicksel, executive director of the American Historical Association, previously told ABC News that the White House is seeking to create "a narrowly sanitized version of the American past" at federal cultural institutions "that fits comfortably" into Trump's executive order.The American Historical Association (AHC), which represents 10,000 historians across various educational and cultural institutions in the U.S., has publicly defended the Smithsonian and urged the White House to "respect and value the expertise of the historians, curators, and other museum professionals who conduct the review and revision of historical content according to the professional standards of our discipline."ABC News reached out to AHA for further comment.What comes next?The report does not specify action points related to correcting the so-called "activism," but does reference the fact that the Smithsonian Institution is largely funded by the federal government and U.S. taxpayers."That means the public has a right to expect that it will operate as a faithful steward of the Nation's historic and cultural heritage, not as a vehicle for ideological campaigns," the report says.According to the Smithsonian Institution, which oversees 21 museums and galleries and the national zoo, it currently receives more than $1 billion in federal funding -- about 62% of its funding -- and the remainder of the funds come from "trust funds or non-federal funds, including contributions from private sources" and revenues from Smithsonian enterprises.Bunch has been leading the Smithsonian since 2019 but the institution is overseen by a 17-member governing body, known as the Board of Regents. Bunch, who met with Trump at the White House on Aug. 28, 2025, repeatedly affirmed the Smithsonian's "independence" from political influence.Referencing his conversations with Trump in a Sept. 3, 2025 letter to the institution's employees, Bunch underscored the independence of the Smithsonian, saying it was "paramount." He also told employees that the institution remains committed to telling the "American story" and "will always be, a place that welcomes all Americans and the world."

Jul 07, 2026
Kirk Family Faces Alleged Assassin in Court as Chilling Details Emerge New

Kirk Family Faces Alleged Assassin in Court as Chilling Details Emerge

In a solemn courtroom in Provo today, the family of slain conservative icon Charlie Kirk comes face-to-face with the accused assassin who allegedly cut his life short last September.Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old charged with the cold-blooded murder of Kirk at Utah Valley University last September, is due in Fourth Judicial District Court for the start of a weeklong preliminary hearing.Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, and his parents, Robert and Kathryn Kirk, are expected to attend.This will mark the first time they will sit in the same room as the man prosecutors say executed a politically motivated hit on a prominent voice for conservatism.This hearing is no mere formality.Prosecutors must present enough evidence to establish probable cause that Robinson committed aggravated murder—and they have signaled they intend to lay out a damning case that leaves little doubt.If successful, as nearly everyone following the case expects, the proceedings will advance toward a full trial where Robinson could face the death penalty.For conservatives who watched Kirk inspire a generation of young Americans through Turning Point USA, this week represents not just legal accountability but also a stand against the rising tide of political violence that has no place in our republic.On September 10, 2025, while addressing a crowd of thousands during his “American Comeback Tour” at UVU in Orem, Utah, a single rifle shot struck him in the neck.The 31-year-old husband and father of two collapsed as chaos erupted. Videos of the assassination spread rapidly online, shocking the nation and highlighting the vulnerability of public figures who dare to challenge the radical left.Robinson, from southwestern Utah, allegedly planned the attack for just over a week.Prosecutors say he positioned himself on or near a rooftop, fired the fatal shot with a Mauser bolt-action rifle, and fled.He later turned himself in at the urging of his own father, a law enforcement veteran.Evidence includes DNA consistent with Robinson’s found on the rifle’s trigger, fired casing, unfired cartridges, and a towel used to wrap the weapon.Forensic links, surveillance, witness statements, and autopsy results are all expected this week.Most chilling are the alleged confessions.Court documents describe a note left for his then-romantic partner, Lance Twiggs: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I’m going to take it.”In texts, Robinson reportedly admitted the act, telling Twiggs he had “enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”He reportedly told family members that Kirk spread “too much hate” and “too much evil.”Prosecutors argue the attack wasn’t random violence – it was targeted hatred against a conservative leader who built a movement celebrating liberty, not division.Robinson’s attorneys have sought procedural delays, challenged the use of cameras in court (denied by the judge and upheld), and contested hearsay evidence—including Twiggs’ statements—but Judge Tony Graf has kept the process moving.The preliminary hearing allows hearsay, meaning prosecutors can present recorded statements and reports without full trial rigor.Expect testimony from investigators, ballistics experts, and others tying Robinson directly to the scene.The court may show videos of the shooting itself, a raw moment for Kirk’s family.Erika Kirk, who has taken the helm at Turning Point USA and spoken movingly of forgiveness rooted in her Christian faith, has advocated for public access to proceedings.She and Charlie’s parents will attend as a “unified support system.”Security is tight in Provo, with expectations of intense measures for what could be an emotionally charged week.The hearing runs roughly five days, previewing the full trial.Prosecutors aim to show overwhelming probable cause; the defense will cross-examine but need not yet mount a full case.This article may contain commentary which reflects the author's opinion.

Jul 06, 2026
Why the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber Isn't Protected by Trump's Pardons New

Why the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber Isn't Protected by Trump's Pardons

Brian Cole Jr. is charged with planting bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters.July 6, 2026, 5:13 PMA federal judge ruled Monday that President Donald Trump's sweeping clemency grant for all of the individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol does not apply to the man charged last year with planting pipe bombs outside of the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters. U.S District Judge Amir Ali rejected arguments from defense attorneys for alleged pipe bomber Brian Cole Jr. that he should be covered by President Trump's pardons on the basis that his actions were allegedly related to Congress' convening of the joint session the next day. "Even assuming that the conduct Cole is charged with is 'related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021,' the pardon is expressly limited to people who had been 'convicted of offenses' related to those events," Ali wrote in his order. "Cole had not been convicted of the conduct at issue when the President issued the pardon; indeed, he was not charged until many months after the President's proclamation."Brian Cole Jr. is seen in this undated yearbook photo from the C.D. Hylton High School in 2013.C.D. Hylton High School"Cole does not try to explain how a pardon for 'individuals convicted of offenses' applies to him, and he shifts to a new theory in his reply brief: that the President's directive to the Attorney General to 'pursue dismissal with prejudice to the government of all pending indictments' requires the Attorney General to dismiss the charges against him," the judge wrote. "But this argument does not work either. Cole was first charged in December 2025 -- months after the President's proclamation." Popular ReadsCole has pleaded not guilty in his case and is set to return to court Wednesday for a status conference. Popular Reads

Jul 06, 2026
Kiara Tito and Luiz Ejlli Forced to Cancel Trip Due to Unexpected Incident New

Kiara Tito and Luiz Ejlli Forced to Cancel Trip Due to Unexpected Incident

Për fat të keq, një incident i papritur ka ndikuar në planet e Luiz Ejlli dhe Kiara Tito, duke i detyruar ata të bëjnë ndryshime në axhendën e tyre.VAZHDO LEXIMIN ME POSHTE!Ngjarja ndodhi së fundmi, kur Luizi pësoi një dëmtim në këmbë, të cilin e ndau edhe me ndjekësit në rrjetet sociale, duke ruajtur stilin e tij karakteristik me humor.Ai publikoi një foto të këmbës së lënduar dhe e shoqëroi me një koment ironik, duke treguar se, edhe pse situata nuk ishte ideale, ai po e përballonte me pozitivitet.Ndërkohë, kjo situatë ka sjellë pasoja edhe në planet profesionale të çiftit, të cilët kishin një angazhim të rëndësishëm jashtë vendit.Përmes një postimi në InstaStory, Kiara njoftoi se janë detyruar të anulojnë udhëtimin e planifikuar drejt Sweden.Ata pritej të merrnin pjesë në një event që lidhej me promovimin e projektit të tyre kinematografik Loja e Fundit.Megjithatë, për shkak të dëmtimit të Luizit, prezenca e tyre fizike në këtë event është bërë e pamundur.Kiara shprehu keqardhjen për këtë anulim, duke theksuar se ishte një vendim i detyruar nga rrethanat shëndetësore.Ajo siguroi ndjekësit se bëhet fjalë për një incident të lehtë, por që kërkon pushim dhe kujdes.Pavarësisht mungesës së detajeve të plota mbi mënyrën se si ndodhi dëmtimi, duket se situata nuk është serioze.Çifti mbetet optimist dhe pritet që Luizi të rikuperohet shpejt.Ndërkohë, fansat e tyre kanë reaguar me mesazhe mbështetjeje, duke u uruar shërim të shpejtë dhe rikthim sa më parë në aktivitetet e zakonshme. PV: 5,171

Jul 06, 2026
Ekrem İmamoğlu'nun Casusluk Davasında Ara Karar Şaşkınlık Yarattı New

Ekrem İmamoğlu'nun Casusluk Davasında Ara Karar Şaşkınlık Yarattı

Tutuklu İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Ekrem İmamoğlu'nun yargılandığı casusluk davasında duruşma savcısı mütalaa verdi.Savcı mütalaasında İmamoğlu, Merdan Yanardağ, Necati Özkan ve Hüseyin Gün'ün tutukluluklarının devamını talep etti.ARA KARAR ÇIKTIİstanbul 25. Ağır Ceza Mahkemesi, Ekrem İmamoğlu, gazeteci Merdan Yanardağ, İmamoğlu'nun siyasi danışmanı Necati Özkan ve Hüseyin Gün’ün “siyasal casusluk” iddiasıyla tutuklu yargılandığı davada, tüm sanıkların tutukluluklarının devamına karar verdi. Casusluk davasında bir sonraki duruşma 29 Eylül'e ertelendi.‘KARARLAR ÖNCE VERİLİYOR GEREKÇELER SONRA YAZILIYOR’Ekrem İmamoğlu, "Benim mahkemelerimde şu ana kadar 20 hakim değişti. Katrilyonda bir midir, trilyonda bir midir, yargılanan kişiler üzerinden nasıl böyle bir ortam yaratılıyor ya da böyle bir denk düşme yaşanıyor bilemem. HSK’nın Türkiye’de bağımsız olmadığı, talimatla ısmarlama heyetlerin dizayn edildiği bir ortamda bunlar sanki doğalmış gibi algılanıyor. Sabah yine dünyanın en saçma davalarından biri olan diploma davasında, yine değişmiş bir hakimle karşı karşıyaydım. Bu absürt dava burada görülürken şunu da söylemeden geçemeyeceğim: Bu kampüsün içerisinde bugünün kötü zihniyeti, buraya Avrupa’nın en büyük duruşma salonunu yapmakla gururlanan bir yargı zihniyetidir. En büyük duruşma salonunu yapmak nasıl bir gurursa artık. Gerçekten sefil bir bakış açısı. Türkiye’yi düşürdükleri durum ortada. Devlet ciddiyeti, yabancı liderlere şov yapmakla değil, kendi vatandaşına güven duymakla olur. Devlet ciddiyeti, dünya gözü üzerimizdeyken sergilenen bir dekor değildir. Devlet ciddiyeti, fakirliğin, yoksulluğun önüne çekilen kandırmaca maskelerle toplumun gerçek ortamını gizlemekle olmaz. Kararlar önce veriliyor, gerekçeler sonra aranıyor, deliller gerçeği bulmak için değil, önceden verilmiş kararı desteklemek için toplanıyor, mahkemeler adalet dağıtan kurullar olmaktan çıkıp siyasi iradenin onay makamına dönüştürülmek isteniyor. Yargının bu kadar etkisizleştirildiği, hukukun bu kadar araçsallaştırıldığı bir düzende baskıyla, korkuyla, tahliye umuduyla verilen beyanlara da üzülüyorum. Karşısında ne kadar güçlü siyasetçi varsa zorla hapse atıyor. Selahattin Demirtaş da onlardan birisidir. Şu anda aynı şeyi bize ve bizim gibi başka siyasetçilere de düşündüğü, ne yazık ki kamuoyunda sıkça konuşulan ve dehşet verici bir senaryoyu Türkiye’nin önüne koyan bir anlayış dönemindeyiz” dedi.‘CASUSLUK HİKAYESİ YAZILMAYA ÇALIŞILIYOR’İmamoğlu, “İddianameyle ilgili bir tane metin alıntısı paylaşıyorum. Diyor ki: ‘Örgütün ve örgüt lideri şüpheli Ekrem İmamoğlu’nun asıl ve ilk amacının, maddi zenginleşme olmanın yanı sıra 2019 yerel seçimlerinde kazanıp, sonra ikinci amacın suç gelirleri ve elde edilen sermaye ile Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi’ni ele geçirmek, daha sonra da Cumhurbaşkanı olup Türkiye’yi ele geçirmek’ Ne iddia ediliyor bu iddianamede? 2019 seçimlerinde 12 gün içerisinde Hüseyin Gün, benim o seçimi kazanmama sebep olmuş. Yani 2019’da 13 bin oyla kazandığımız bir seçimi maille kazandırmış. İddianame bunu anlatıyor. O ziyaretlerden bir fotoğraf alıyor, ‘casusluk hikayesi’ yazılmaya çalışılıyor. Hüseyin Bey örgüt yöneticisi ama beni tanımıyor. Ben de onu tanımıyorum. Madem beni casuslukla, ağır bir suçlamayla yargılıyorsunuz, böyle ağır ithamlar hangi sözde delillerin üzerine inşa ediliyor? Var mı? Tutukluluğun devamına deniyor. Yarın NATO Zirvesi dolayısıyla Ankara’da olacaklar. En üst düzeyde ağırlanacaklar. Nasıl çelişkiler içerisinde yaşıyoruz, görüyor musunuz? Burası Silivri. Diploma davasının ardından casusluk davasındayız ve İmamoğlu yargılanmaya devam ediyor. MİT’e müzekkere yazıldı, cevap yok. Niye konuşmuyor MİT Başkanı? İbrahim Kalın niye konuşmuyor? Hüseyin Gün’le diplomatik ilişkilerin yıllar önce fotoğrafları var iddianamede. Niye konuşmuyorlar biliyor musunuz? Ben bunları tanıyorum. Bir kişi Ankara’dan ‘böyle et’ demediği zaman ağzını bile açamazlar” dedi. www.sozcu.com.tr internet sitesinde yayınlanan yazı, haber ve fotoğrafların her türlü telif hakkı Mega Ajans ve Rek. Tic. A.Ş'ye aittir. İzin alınmadan, kaynak gösterilerek dahi iktibas edilemez.

Jul 06, 2026
FIFA's Decision Stirs Controversy Ahead of US vs. Belgium Showdown New

FIFA's Decision Stirs Controversy Ahead of US vs. Belgium Showdown

July 06, 2026, 9:07 AMThe U.S. men's national team is set to face Belgium on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 with star striker Folarin Balogun eligible to play after his one-game suspension was put on hold by FIFA.Balogun was given a red card during the July 1 game against Bosnia-Herzegovina after the U.S. player clashed with an opposing player's foot in the second half. The penalty automatically landed Balogun a one-game suspension. FIFA told ABC News at the time that the call was final and not able to be overturned or appealed.FIFA said on Sunday that "the implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year."United States' Folarin Balogun (20) kicks during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, on July 1, 2026.Martin Meissner/AP PhotoThe football governing body added that if Balogun "commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period, the suspension shall be revoked and the sanction enforced without prejudice to any additional sanction imposed for the new infringement."The Royal Belgium Football Association (RBFA) released a statement Sunday that said in part that it was "astonished" by FIFA's decision to allow Balogun to play in Monday's match against them."In order to safeguard the legitimate rights of all participating teams and to protect the fundamental principles of fair play in our sport, both at this FIFA World Cup and at future editions of the tournament, the RBFA is investigating all potential options," the RBFA statement further said.European soccer's governing body, UEFA, said in a statement on Monday that a red card suspension is "a principle embedded in regulations, which cannot be made subject to exceptions, let alone in the middle of a tournament where several other players have been in the same situation and regularly served their suspension.""We express our disbelief at such an unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision," UEFA said.USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino told reporters after last week's match, which the U.S. won 2-0, that Balogun was "sad" and "disappointed" about the call and that the clash was not intentional, according to ESPN.The USMNT's victory was their first in the World Cup round of 32 since 2002 and only their second knockout round victory in program history.The American men's best result at the World Cup was a third-place finish at the inaugural tournament all the way in 1930.United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, on July 1, 2026.Martin Meissner/AP PhotoThe U.S. team has been impressive in the 2026 tournament so far, finishing the group stage with a 2-1 record, with wins over Paraguay and Australia before a loss to Turkey, which occurred once the team had already secured a spot in the next round.Belgium, meanwhile, finished at the top of their group with one win and two draws and advanced from the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal.The U.S. and Belgium are set to face off Monday at 8 p.m. ET from Seattle Stadium.ABC News' Kelly McCarthy and Joe Simonetti contributed to this report.

Jul 06, 2026