Topic: Felonies

A Department of Justice employee was arrested in Washington, D.C., and charged with felony assault on a police officer. The individual, wearing a pink shirt and shorts, allegedly shouted insults at law enforcement before throwing a Subway sandwich at an officer. The employee was reportedly fired immediately following the incident.

Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett is criticized for claiming that illegal entry into the U.S. is strictly a civil violation. The segment clarifies that under 8 U.S. Code 1325 and 1326, improper entry is a misdemeanor and re-entry after deportation is a felony, both of which are criminal offenses.

Judge Juan Merchan delivered an unconditional discharge for Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions, citing his status as President-elect. While Trump avoids jail and fines, he remains a convicted felon, which the hosts note could theoretically restrict his travel to 38 countries. They discuss Governor Ron DeSantis's pledge to protect Trump's voting rights in Florida despite the conviction.

Harrison Floyd, a defendant in the Georgia election interference case, alleged that Fulton County DA Fani Willis illegally recorded a phone conversation with his attorney. Because the call took place in Maryland, a "two-party consent" state, Floyd claims the recording constitutes a felony. He has called for Willis to recuse herself from the case or face potential legal remedies for the alleged violation.

Pro-Palestine protesters at JFK Airport reportedly launched a balloon that forced air traffic control to reconfigure runways for safety. Such actions are described as massive felonies, though critics note a lack of aggressive prosecution for the interference.

During a discussion on immigration, Joe Biden suggests that undocumented immigrants should only be arrested for felonies and states he does not count drunk driving as a felony. The hosts find this stance contradictory given Biden's personal history with a car accident involving his first wife and daughter. They award the segment a "Clip of the Day" for the controversial nature of the claim.

Tucked inside the massive omnibus spending bill is a provision that makes the illegal streaming of copyrighted content a felony. This legislative tactic of "smothering" controversial laws inside must-pass funding bills is criticized as a way to bypass public debate on issues that would never pass as standalone legislation.

The dissolution of New York City's plainclothes anti-crime unit has reportedly led to a surge in violent crime and "cowboy" behavior by criminals. A local YouTuber described a breakdown in quality of life, with blocks full of people partying and gunshots being confused with fireworks. Critics argue Mayor Bill de Blasio is oblivious to the reality of the neighborhoods while pursuing academic social theories.

Joe Biden faced criticism for stating he does not consider drunk driving a felony in the context of immigration enforcement and ICE arrests. The hosts find this stance contradictory given Biden's personal history with family members reportedly killed by a drunk driver. The discussion questions the sincerity of Biden's policy positions regarding criminal activity by undocumented immigrants.

All 16 felony charges against actor Jussie Smollett were abruptly dropped by the Cook County State's Attorney's office. Smollett maintained his innocence in a public statement, thanking his family and the state of Illinois. Critics, including the hosts, express skepticism over his claims and his use of "mother's life" as a guarantee of truthfulness.

State's Attorney Kim Foxx defended the Smollett decision by citing the "alternative prosecution" model, which allows non-violent offenders to avoid a criminal record. Under this program, Smollett forfeited his $10,000 bond and performed community service for Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Foxx maintains this treatment is consistent with thousands of other cases in Cook County.

Paul Manafort was sentenced to 47 months in prison for bank and tax fraud, sparking debate over sentencing disparities. Simultaneously, actor Jussie Smollett faces a 16-count felony indictment in Chicago for allegedly filing a false police report regarding a staged assault.

Joseph Hattie, a "health physicist" at Michigan State University, has been charged with two counts of bestiality involving a basset hound. The hosts clarify that a health physicist deals with radiation safety rather than medical practice. The incident adds to a series of scandals at MSU, including the Larry Nassar case, leading the hosts to question the university's environment.

Representative Adam Schiff compared the Russia investigation to the 9/11 Commission, suggesting that circumstantial evidence of collusion might exist even if it cannot be corroborated yet. Legal experts noted that the unauthorized disclosure of federal tax returns is a felony under criminal code 7213 if the source was an IRS employee. There is speculation that Trump himself may have leaked the 2005 return to make the media look foolish.

The Logan Act of 1799 is defined as a federal law prohibiting unauthorized citizens from negotiating with foreign governments. The potential application of this law to General Michael Flynn's communications with the Russian ambassador is discussed, alongside claims that the Clinton Foundation frequently violates the same statute.

A detailed reading of James Comey's transcript reveals that while potential felony violations occurred, the FBI found a lack of prior cases involving similar facts that would support a conviction. The investigation concluded that without proof of intentional misconduct or disloyalty, administrative sanctions were more appropriate than criminal charges.

The hosts discuss the legalities of using the term "Mayday," noting it is a felony to use it without a dire emergency. They introduce a special "F-Pneumonia" jingle for a donor's father, modeled after their "F-Cancer" jingle. The segment concludes with a final thank you to the $50 donors and a look forward to the next live show from Texas.

The Copyright Office is reportedly considering elevating the penalty for unlicensed music streaming from a misdemeanor to a felony. This news is discussed alongside the ongoing curation of No Agenda show artwork and the possibility of a physical art gallery exhibit.

Alexander Blair is charged with "misprision of felony" for having knowledge of Booker's plot and failing to report it to authorities. The hosts note that this obscure common law offense has been abolished in most jurisdictions but remains a federal crime in the U.S. They argue this legalizes the "See Something, Say Something" campaign by making silence a punishable offense.

General David Petraeus reached a plea deal for the unauthorized removal of classified information, avoiding jail time. The timing of the deal is linked to the emerging scandal surrounding Hillary Clinton's private email server. Judge Napolitano noted that a felony conviction for mishandling records could disqualify a person from holding public office.