A former DC police officer, Michael Lamond, 49, has been convicted for his contact with Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio before January 6th. Lamond, who served 22 years on the force, including four as supervisor of the Intelligence Branch, was found guilty after a seven-day trial. The prosecution argued that Lamond tipped off Tarrio about a warrant for his arrest, related to the burning of a Black Lives Matter flag in 2020. U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves stated that Lamond violated his duty, providing confidential information to Tarrio instead of obtaining information from him, lying about his conduct, and obstructing the investigation. Lamond’s defense contended he was simply cultivating sources to maintain peace. Tarrio testified, maintaining their contact was professional, intended to inform police of Proud Boys’ locations to ensure safety and the exercise of First Amendment rights. Tarrio is currently serving a 22-year sentence for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol protest, despite not being present in the city that day. Lamond’s sentencing is scheduled for April 3, 2025.
Separately, the United States plans to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Inauguration Day. This announcement is repeated multiple times in the original text and appears unrelated to the other news items.
Other news items include: Scott Jennings’s rebuttal of CNN’s focus on Matt Gaetz; Bill Maher’s criticism of the left for cutting off family members over Trump; the discovery of a missing GOP congresswoman living in a dementia care home; a DNC committee member’s confirmation that Biden’s advisors are effectively running the country; Maye Musk’s statement on Elon Musk’s motivations; Vivek Ramaswamy’s views on government and taxpayers; Rand Paul’s warning to Musk and Ramaswamy; Elon Musk’s proposal to use DOGE to audit the IRS; a new study vindicating Hydroxychloroquine; CNN’s admission about the election interference case against Trump; alarming findings about COVID-19 vaccines exceeding market withdrawal criteria; a Yale study revealing devastating news for the COVID vaccinated; a fact-check of a *Guardian* article on bird flu; stunning footage of explosions causing massive fireballs over the U.S.; RFK Jr.’s questioning of an event hosted by Bill Gates and the CIA; a liberal veteran’s promotion of a new theory about Trump; the Biden regime’s first “climate arrest”; Rep. Thomas Massie’s explosive claim against the U.S. government regarding Syria; Michael Cohen’s comments on CNN about Trump; Joe Biden’s alleged act of revenge targeting Pelosi and coup leaders; Peter Hotez’s ominous message about RFK Jr.’s potential takeover of HHS; Diddy being hit with three explosive lawsuits; and the “House of Horrors” case of a gay activist couple who received 100-year sentences for raping and abusing their adopted sons. Additionally, an advertisement for a private Rancho Mirage compound is included.