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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
‘MAGA Granny' Pamela Hemphill Fights Against Capitol Riot Pardon From Trump
Jan. 6 rioter Pamela Hemphill has refused a pardon from President Donald Trump, and is now expecting him to come after her. More than 1,500 people who participated in the 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol have been pardoned by Trump this year. However, when Hemphill, from Idaho, was pardoned by the president on Jan. 20, the 72-year-old contacted Sen. James Risch, the Idaho Republican, to formally refuse and block it. 'Ms. Hemphill's non-acceptance is noted,' the pardon's attorney office acknowledged on April 2, while a spokesperson for Risch told CBS News, 'Due to privacy concerns, we cannot disclose details about individual cases.' The grandmother, 72, spent 60 days in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the riot in July, 2022. She explained her battle to refuse Trump's pardon to CBS and claimed she was expecting the president to mention her at any moment. 'Trump will probably say, 'That ungrateful lady, I'm going to make sure she gets back on probation and give her the worst you can give her.' I won't be surprised,' she said. ''We were guilty, period,' Hemphill added. 'The pardons just contribute to their narrative, which is all lies, propaganda.' 'We all know that they're gaslighting us. They are using January 6 to just continue Trump's narrative that the Justice Department was weaponized. They were not. When the FBI came to my home, oh my God, they were very professional. They treated me very good.' Hemphill's reaction to her pardon is out of the ordinary, according to former Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer, who was sacked by the Trump administration in March. 'Some Jan. 6 defendants blew up our phones seeking a copy of their pardons. They wanted the copies quickly. They wanted it framed and signed,' Oyer told CBS. Hemphill labelled Trump 'a felon' on her social media in January. She told the Daily Beast last year she realized, 'I was trespassing. I had a choice—I could have left.' It's a stark reversal from a post on Dec. 28, 2020, on Hemphill's social media that read 'It's a WAR!' and one day later when she posted, 'On my way to Washington DC January 6th.' She was arrested two days after Jan. 6. Hemphill said she has had time to reflect on her actions, even if they have made her the target of MAGA hate. Some have labelled her an 'FBI plant' and she also has also been targeted by former Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio on social media. 'How could you sleep at night taking a pardon when you know you were guilty? You know that everybody there was guilty. I couldn't live with myself. I have to be right with me. And with God,' Hemphill said.
Associated Press
09-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Hemphill Celebrates Marketing Award Victory at CCA Convention 2025
Hemphill is thrilled to announce that our very own VP and CTO, Scott Hemphill, has proudly accepted the prestigious Marketing Award at this year's CCA. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 / / -- Hemphill is thrilled to announce that our very own VP and CTO, Scott Hemphill, has proudly accepted the prestigious Marketing Award at this year's CCA Convention. This accolade recognizes Scott's standout video submission, which brilliantly showcased Hemphill's groundbreaking product, the Modular On-Grade Tower. The Modular On-Grade Tower is a rapidly deployable tower site that requires no guy-wires and no ground penetrations, including a non-invasive geo-technical report. This innovative tower is fully capable of supporting full 5G deployments and microwave dishes at heights up to 160 feet, all without the need for guy-wires. Unlike traditional solutions, the Modular On-Grade Tower is not a COW (Cell on Wheels); it is a BULL, representing strength, stability, and cutting-edge technology. Scott's exceptional work in creating the video submission highlighted the innovative approaches and collaborative efforts that define Hemphill's ethos. The video resonated deeply with the convention's audience and judges, setting a new benchmark for how we engage with our audience and showcase our products. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the CCA for this recognition and to our entire marketing and tech teams for their incredible collaboration in bringing the video to life. This win is a testament to the collective effort and dedication of everyone at Hemphill. Congratulations once again to Scott Hemphill for this remarkable achievement. This victory belongs to all of us, and we look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation in our industry. For more information, please contact: [ ] Henry Goudreau HG & Associates, Inc. email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man allegedly steals $30 tool kit, punches security guard in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY () — A 51-year-old man was taken into custody early Monday morning after allegedly stealing a tool set from a home improvement store and punching a security guard on his way out, according to court documents. Jay Frank Hemphill, 51, is facing a second-degree felony robbery charge after allegedly stealing a $30 tool set on Sunday, May 4. Documents say Hemphill was attempting to walk out of a store near 1330 S 300 W in Salt Lake City without paying for a tool kit when he was approached by a security guard. Buildings damaged in explosion at Salt Lake City gas station, investigation underway The guard tried to stop him from stealing the product when Hemphill allegedly punched him in the face, breaking his glasses. Police said he 'took off running' after the incident and boarded a Trax train. The Salt Lake City officer gave dispatch the suspect's information after reviewing video footage of the incident. The Utah Transit Authority was then able to confirm that Hemphill boarded the train and UTA police took him into custody. He was booked in the Salt Lake County Jail at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Monday. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Jazz extend coach Will Hardy's contract through 2031 Reigning Cup champion Joey Logano gets 1st win this season in overtime at Texas 3 dead, 5 injured in a shooting at Arizona restaurant, police say Trump does not rule out taking Greenland by force Man allegedly steals $30 tool kit, punches security guard in Salt Lake City Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Attorney accused of rape and torture built what appears to be a false persona of wealth and power
In the years before prosecutors accused him of torturing and raping six women inside his midtown Manhattan apartment, Ryan Hemphill presented himself to the world as a success story. Across his three personal websites and LinkedIn profile, Hemphill, 43, flashed a law degree, an MBA, ownership of a private equity firm, a nonprofit and a former role at the United Nations. On Thursday, New York prosecutors said he used that image of wealth and power 'as both sword and shield' to prey on women, charging him with 116 counts of rape, strangulation, predatory sexual assault and bribery, among other charges. 'He told them that he had resources that made him untouchable, including purported deep connections in law enforcement and in organized crime,' Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said at a news conference. 'He impressed upon them that going to the authorities would be futile and that he would never be held accountable.' But upon closer examination, Hemphill's projected image of affluence and influence appears to crumble. Driving his supposed success appears to be two companies he says he founded: New York City-based private equity firm Madison Park Capital Advisors, Inc. and online car auction site the MB Market, according to his LinkedIn. On one of his personal websites, he boasts of clients including an international men's fashion label and 'one of the largest residential real estate developers in the Midwest.' However, the LinkedIn profile and official website of Madison Park Capital Advisors lists its location as Seattle, Washington, not New York City. The firm's website does not list Hemphill as a founder or an employee. The 'Madison Park Capital Advisors' listed on Hemphill's LinkedIn profile also links out to the Seattle firm. One of the firm's principals, Chris Featherstone, said in an email that he does not know who Hemphill is. 'He is not related to us whatsoever,' Featherstone said, before declining to comment News couldn't find records for another company under the name 'Madison Park Capital Advisors' in New York or any other state. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission referred NBC News to its website, which did not list Hemphill or any companies associated with his name in a database for investment companies and registered investment advisers. 'When I saw the news report and it referred to the money and power, I certainly chuckled,' said a person who's worked for Hemphill. 'Either I was scammed or, otherwise, my sense is there's not a lot of money and certainly not a lot of power there.' The person, who spoke with NBC News on the condition of anonymity due to fear of being associated with the allegations against Hemphill, said Hemphill frequently complained about his finances. Hemphill's attorney, Caroline Ng — a public defender of the Legal Aid Society — and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office declined to comment. Hemphill pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. Hemphill's history with the other company he claims to have founded, the MB Market, is somewhat more verifiable. A spokesperson for the MB Market said in a statement that Hemphill was an 'early investor' in the auction site, which launched in 2020, but noted they 'would not consider him to be an original founder.' 'He is no longer affiliated with the company and hasn't been for quite some time,' the spokesperson wrote. 'He entered into a private agreement with the company that prohibits the company from commenting further.' On Jan. 31, 2024, Hemphill sued the founders of the MB Market for trying to sell the company without his prior knowledge that month, according to court records. Hours after the sale of the company was announced, Hemphill sent threatening text messages to Ben Everest, one of the company's co-founders, according the MB Market's response to the suit. In the exchange, Hemphill insinuates that he knew the former head of the Federal Trade Commission and would use the connection to punish Everest and Blakley Leonard, the co-founder of the MB Market. 'I will spend every waking moment, and every g------ time I have to ensure that the rest of his life is nothing but suffering,' Hemphill wrote about Leonard, according to the documents. 'The amount of fire I have to burn in response to this exceeds anything they could potentially anticipate,' Hemphill wrote in another text, according to the documents. 'I will do TIME to f--- them up. Praise be to GOD.' Everest and Leonard did not return multiple requests for comment. Hemphill, Everest and Leonard ended up settling, with Hemphill selling his share of the company, according to the documents. In New York, prosecutors accuse Hemphill of similarly leveraging false connections to officials to intimidate women, including threatening he could get them arrested if they reported him to authorities. 'You prostitute,' he texted one of the women on Dec. 22, according to prosecutors. 'Did you not notice all the police business cards on my f------ coffee table? I know half the precinct, you f–--. A man who is familiar with the business operations of the MB Market — and spoke on the condition of anonymity due to fear of association with the accusations against Hemphill — said Hemphill 'couldn't really answer any legal or business questions with any sort of certainty.' When they began working together, the man said he was suspicious of Hemphill and confronted him about his business dealings. 'I asked him point blank, 'have you ever done private equity?' And he admitted it to me and said, 'no,'' the man said. Before his supposed work in the private sector, Hemphill claims that he worked as a diplomatic advisor and a delegate for the United Nations throughout 2008 and 2009, according to his LinkedIn profile. United Nations spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the intergovernmental organization found 'no record of him ever having been a U.N. staff member.' Dujarric cautioned that it was possible Hemphill worked as a consultant for the U.N., but cast doubt. "The way I read his LinkedIn is that he was a delegate for an NGO for a meeting at the UN, which then often then people tend to exaggerate 'oh, I was working at the UN,' which is different," Dujarric said. NBC News confirmed with the New York State Unified Court System that Hemphill is a licensed attorney with a law degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. Hofstra confirmed Hemphill obtained his law degree there, in addition to obtaining his bachelor's degree in drama and MBA at the university. Other aspects of his resume remain unverified. The other previous employers he lists on his LinkedIn profile declined to comment or could not be reached for comment. Building a strong online profile could have been useful for Hemphill. Officials said that between October 2024 and March, Hemphill met several of the six women he's accused of torturing and raping online, including on SugarDaddy and SugarDaddyMeet, FetLife, and Craigslist. He allegedly offered the women large sums of money in exchange for sex and companionship, but often did not pay them on agreed-upon amounts or paid them with fake money, prosecutors said. Prosecutors allege Hemphill recorded the sex acts and torture, during which he allegedly punched, waterboarded, urinated on and used shock collars and cattle prods to harm the women. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said on Thursday that prosecutors believe 'there may be more survivors,' adding that 'dozens, if not hundreds, of women are captured on that footage.' 'The defendant told these survivors that he was untouchable,' Bragg said. 'The indictment makes clear that he was wrong.' This article was originally published on
NBC News
30-04-2025
- Business
- NBC News
Attorney accused of rape and torture built what appears to be a false persona of wealth and power
In the years before prosecutors accused him of torturing and raping six women inside his midtown Manhattan apartment, Ryan Hemphill presented himself to the world as a success story. Across his three personal websites and LinkedIn profile, Hemphill, 43, flashed a law degree, an MBA, ownership of a private equity firm, a nonprofit and a former role at the United Nations. On Thursday, New York prosecutors said he used that image of wealth and power 'as both sword and shield' to prey on women, charging him with 116 counts of rape, strangulation, predatory sexual assault and bribery, among other charges. 'He told them that he had resources that made him untouchable, including purported deep connections in law enforcement and in organized crime,' Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said at a news conference. 'He impressed upon them that going to the authorities would be futile and that he would never be held accountable.' But upon closer examination, Hemphill's projected image of affluence and influence appears to crumble. Driving his supposed success appears to be two companies he says he founded: New York City-based private equity firm Madison Park Capital Advisors, Inc. and online car auction site the MB Market, according to his LinkedIn. On one of his personal websites, he boasts of clients including an international men's fashion label and 'one of the largest residential real estate developers in the Midwest.' However, the LinkedIn profile and official website of Madison Park Capital Advisors lists its location as Seattle, Washington, not New York City. The firm's website does not list Hemphill as a founder or an employee. The 'Madison Park Capital Advisors' listed on Hemphill's LinkedIn profile also links out to the Seattle firm. One of the firm's principals, Chris Featherstone, said in an email that he does not know who Hemphill is. 'He is not related to us whatsoever,' Featherstone said, before declining to comment further. NBC News couldn't find records for another company under the name 'Madison Park Capital Advisors' in New York or any other state. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission referred NBC News to its website, which did not list Hemphill or any companies associated with his name in a database for investment companies and registered investment advisers. 'When I saw the news report and it referred to the money and power, I certainly chuckled,' said a person who's worked for Hemphill. 'Either I was scammed or, otherwise, my sense is there's not a lot of money and certainly not a lot of power there.' The person, who spoke with NBC News on the condition of anonymity due to fear of being associated with the allegations against Hemphill, said Hemphill frequently complained about his finances. Hemphill's attorney, Caroline Ng — a public defender of the Legal Aid Society — and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office declined to comment. Hemphill pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. Hemphill's history with the other company he claims to have founded, the MB Market, is somewhat more verifiable. A spokesperson for the MB Market said in a statement that Hemphill was an 'early investor' in the auction site, which launched in 2020, but noted they 'would not consider him to be an original founder.' 'He is no longer affiliated with the company and hasn't been for quite some time,' the spokesperson wrote. 'He entered into a private agreement with the company that prohibits the company from commenting further.' On Jan. 31, 2024, Hemphill sued the founders of the MB Market for trying to sell the company without his prior knowledge that month, according to court records. Hours after the sale of the company was announced, Hemphill sent threatening text messages to Ben Everest, one of the company's co-founders, according the MB Market's response to the suit. In the exchange, Hemphill insinuates that he knew the former head of the Federal Trade Commission and would use the connection to punish Everest and Blakley Leonard, the co-founder of the MB Market. 'I will spend every waking moment, and every g------ time I have to ensure that the rest of his life is nothing but suffering,' Hemphill wrote about Leonard, according to the documents. 'The amount of fire I have to burn in response to this exceeds anything they could potentially anticipate,' Hemphill wrote in another text, according to the documents. 'I will do TIME to f--- them up. Praise be to GOD.' Everest and Leonard did not return multiple requests for comment. Hemphill, Everest and Leonard ended up settling, with Hemphill selling his share of the company, according to the documents. In New York, prosecutors accuse Hemphill of similarly leveraging false connections to officials to intimidate women, including threatening he could get them arrested if they reported him to authorities. 'You prostitute,' he texted one of the women on Dec. 22, according to prosecutors. 'Did you not notice all the police business cards on my f------ coffee table? I know half the precinct, you f–--. A man who is familiar with the business operations of the MB Market — and spoke on the condition of anonymity due to fear of association with the accusations against Hemphill — said Hemphill 'couldn't really answer any legal or business questions with any sort of certainty.' When they began working together, the man said he was suspicious of Hemphill and confronted him about his business dealings. 'I asked him point blank, 'have you ever done private equity?' And he admitted it to me and said, 'no,'' the man said. NBC News confirmed with the New York State Unified Court System that Hemphill is a licensed attorney with a law degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. Hofstra confirmed Hemphill obtained his law degree there, in addition to obtaining his bachelor's degree in drama and MBA at the university. Other aspects of his resume remain unverified. The other previous employers he lists on his LinkedIn profile declined to comment or could not be reached for comment. Building a strong online profile could have been useful for Hemphill. Officials said that between October 2024 and March, Hemphill met several of the six women he's accused of torturing and raping online, including on SugarDaddy and SugarDaddyMeet, FetLife, and Craigslist. He allegedly offered the women large sums of money in exchange for sex and companionship, but often did not pay them on agreed-upon amounts or paid them with fake money, prosecutors said. Prosecutors allege Hemphill recorded the sex acts and torture, during which he allegedly punched, waterboarded, urinated on and used shock collars and cattle prods to harm the women. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said on Thursday that prosecutors believe 'there may be more survivors,' adding that 'dozens, if not hundreds, of women are captured on that footage.' 'The defendant told these survivors that he was untouchable,' Bragg said. 'The indictment makes clear that he was wrong.'
