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Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Calls for new Labour mayor to be sacked after photo of him dressed as Adolf Hitler at charity event resurfaces
NAZI BLUNDER Calls for new Labour mayor to be sacked after photo of him dressed as Adolf Hitler at charity event resurfaces Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEW Labour mayor who dressed as Adolf Hitler in a shocking resurfaced picture is facing calls to be sacked after being labelled a 'bully' and 'not fit for public office'. Seve Gomez-Aspron MBE was installed into the ambassadorial role at St Helens Borough Council in Merseyside this month - with multiple fellow councillors reportedly storming out in protest. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Seve Gomez-Aspron dressed as Adolf Hitler during a 2009 charity event 5 Gomez-Aspron was sworn in as mayor of St Helens this month Credit: St Platt 5 Calls have been made for him to be removed from the ambassadorial role A string of controversies have marred his time as an elected official, including a photo of him dressed up as the Nazi leader surfacing in 2019, resulting in a council inquiry - though no action was taken by his party. He has also been brought before the council's standards committee in the past over complaints about remarks he made on social media. While cops previously attended the town hall itself to serve Gomez-Aspron with a Police Information Notice in relation to harassment claims made by a member of the public. However, it must be noted, receiving such a notice does not mean an acceptance of wrongdoing and it does not appear any further action was taken. READ MORE NEWS TERROR NAZIS GUILTY Neo-Nazis who hoarded weapons & planned mosque terror attack face jail One councillor - who wished to remain anonymous - told The Sun: 'He is reviled throughout St Helens for his inappropriate behaviour and attitude. 'Many feel that he is not fit for public office, never mind the prestigious role as mayor.' A reported 11 councillors walked out in protest during the swearing in ceremony on May 14. The Hitler photo has been circulating again online since Gomez-Aspron's induction as mayor. And a parliamentary petition has been launched - which currently has around 1,000 signatures - calling for him to be removed. It describes the decision to make Gomez-Aspron mayor an 'outrage' and labels him a 'bully'. Mystery of Hitler's secret tunnel labyrinth in Poland where 5,000 workers died… and no one knows why it was built It adds: 'His poor conduct as a councillor is disgraceful and how he has gotten away with his behaviour for so long is hard to contemplate and now he has been elected mayor is just plain and simply disgusting.' Gomez-Aspron - who once scooped £100,000 with a pal on TV gameshow Million Pound Drop - last year apologised after comments he made during a full council meeting were reported to the authority's Monitoring Officer. He described a fellow councillor's intention to vote against a council tax rise as having 'diatribe' reasoning and said he has 'not a clue what he is talking about'. In the row, Gomez-Aspron described two independent councillors as the 'Earlestown Brain Trust', and later said that 'it was wrong to imply there was a brain'. The council subsequently confirmed the complaint was upheld and resolved with an 'alternative resolution', with Gomez-Aspron going on to apologise. The council was also forced to apologise in 2015 after Gomez-Aspron allegedly used a euphemism for a derogatory word when speaking to a constituent on Facebook. Gomez-Aspron ended a conversation with a woman on the social network website by writing 'See you next Tuesday'. But, the expression was reportedly abbreviated into text speak, using 'C' and 'U' for the first two words and a capital 'N' at the beginning of the word 'next'. St Helens Council's Standards Committee was told the expression is widely known to be a euphemism for a derogatory four-letter word. Gomez-Aspron denied he knew the expression could be offensive. The councillor was also previously censured by the authority and it was recommended he be removed from its personnel appeals committee, and replaced as armed forces champion, in relation to his alleged comments on social media. In 2017 the council's standards committee found 12 complaints made by residents were in breach of the council's code of conduct in full or in part. A further complaint saw a resident allege Gomez-Aspron had thrown eggs at his house, though a report stated this could not be proven. 'I have matured and learnt' The controversial Hitler snap was taken in 2009 during a fundraiser dinner for a children's charity, with Gomez-Aspron - not then a member of Labour or a councillor - later describing the outfit choice as a 'clumsy' decision. He claimed it was part of a satirical comedy routine he did alongside pals inspired by Mel Brooks' film The Producers - and that others dressed as German soldiers were cropped out of the photo that subsequently went viral. Speaking in 2019 he said: "I have matured and learnt a lot since then, and it goes without saying that I would not do this now. "I know how this could be seen as insensitive and how it could cause hurt and offence. "That was not at all my intention and I sincerely apologise." The photo had originally surfaced while Labour, then led by Jeremy Corbyn, was dogged in an anti-Semitism row. Gomez-Aspron did not wish to comment when approached by The Sun. We also contacted the Labour Party for comment. 5 Nazi leader Adolf Hitler is responsible for WW2 and the Holocaust, and considered one of the most evil people in history Credit: Getty Images
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Sick Neo-Nazis who stockpiled over 200 weapons & planned terror attack on mosque facing jail
Days before their arrest, in a group call, they discussed seeking 'human targets' near the mosque MOSQUE TERROR NAZIS GUILTY Sick Neo-Nazis who stockpiled over 200 weapons & planned terror attack on mosque facing jail THREE neo-Nazi extremists who stockpiled more than 200 weapons are facing substantial jail terms for planning a terror attack on a mosque. Christopher Ringrose, Marco Pitzettu and Brogan Stewart hoarded machetes, swords, crossbows and an illegal stun gun believing a race war was imminent. 5 Three neo-Nazi extremists who stockpiled more than 200 weapons are facing substantial jail terms for planning a terror attack Credit: PA 5 Brogan Stewart was discovered to have a Nazi flag hanging in his bedroom Credit: PA 5 Marco Pitzettu, a mechanic, shared videos of the 2019 mosque massacres in New Zealand Credit: PA Ringrose also 3D-printed most components of an assault rifle, which only needed a barrel and firing pin to complete. Their nine-week trial heard the group idolised Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, shared racist and homophobic slurs and glorified mass murderers. The three, who are understood to have never met in person before their arrests, discussed attacking the al-Amin Islamic educational centre in Leeds. They communicated on the encrypted app Telegram under the name Einsatz 14 — a reference to Nazi death squads. The men were arrested in February 2024 as the security services believed an attack was imminent after undercover cops infiltrated their group. Sheffield crown court heard jobless Stewart, 25, lived with his mum in Tingley, West Yorks, and had a Nazi flag hanging in his bedroom. He recruited Ringrose, 34, of Cannock, Staffs, and Pitzettu, 25, from Mickleover, Derby. Married Ringrose, boss at a car parts supplier, posted a photo of his one-year-old son in a Nazi skull mask. Pitzettu, a mechanic, shared videos of the 2019 mosque massacres in New Zealand. Days before their arrest, in a group call, they discussed seeking 'human targets' near the Islamic centre. Stewart told them to 'do whatever we do then back at mine for tea and medals and a debrief'. A jury yesterday rejected claims they were fantasists and found the three men guilty of multiple terrorism offences. They are in custody to be sentenced in July and judge Mrs Justice Cutts told them: 'You must all expect substantial custodial sentences.' Det Chief Supt James Dunkerley said the men had taken 'real world steps to plan and prepare for carrying out an attack on innocent citizens'. 5 Christopher Ringrose 3D-printed most components of an assault rifle Credit: PA
News.com.au
28-04-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
Melbourne protests over women's, trans rights erupt in violence; two arrested
Arrests have been made following Saturday's chaotic protests in Melbourne's CBD, where rival demonstrations between women's rights activists and pro-trans counter-protesters escalated into violent street clashes. The unrest stemmed from a rally organised by Women's Voices Australia on the steps of Parliament House, where about 50 supporters gathered for the 'Women Will Speak' event, advocating for women's rights to single-sex change rooms and sporting competitions. Organisers of the rally said proposed government plans to expand Victoria's hate speech laws to include the LGBTQIA+ community posed a threat to freedom of speech. The event quickly drew backlash from trans-rights activists, who labelled it an 'anti-trans rally' and mobilised a counter-protest under the banner 'Trans Liberation Counter Protest' which drew about 440 protesters, according to Victoria Police. The protests also featured anti-police sentiment, with demonstrators holding signs that read 'VicPol protects NAZIS' and 'Cops kill queers'. Victoria Police, who had invoked special powers under the Control of Weapons Act to search for weapons, deployed almost 100 officers to the scene. Spring St was closed to traffic between the Princess Theatre and the Old Treasury Building during the demonstration. Despite early efforts to separate the groups, tensions spilt into the surrounding streets. Hundreds of activists from the counter-protest marched through the CBD, blocking intersections, trams, and cars. Police were forced to deploy pepper spray after facing missiles thrown by protesters, and several violent brawls broke out near the State Library. One woman reportedly began punching members of the crowd after her tram was blocked, while elsewhere, a small group of young men yelling anti-trans slurs became embroiled in further fights. Journalists at the scene were forced to call emergency services after witnessing a man being knocked unconscious. Victoria Police said during the protests, they succeeded in keeping the opposing groups more than 100 metres apart. They said four officers were injured in the unrest. Two people were arrested and 38 weapons searches were conducted throughout the afternoon, although no weapons were found. 'Victoria Police respects the right for people to protest peacefully, however we have zero tolerance for those who threaten the safety of the community and police,' a police statement said. As the afternoon wore on, a group of about 40 activists blocked major city intersections using wooden pallets and swarmed local retailers, creating further disruption. One young driver, a female P-plater, was reportedly reduced to tears after being surrounded and unable to move her car. Former Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick was also caught in the crossfire, becoming involved in a scuffle on Spring St earlier in the day. A 37-year-old Brunswick East woman was arrested for unlawful assault and wilful damage, while a 41-year-old Footscray man was arrested for indictable assault of police. Both have been released pending a summons. Victoria Police said they are now reviewing CCTV footage from the rally and will investigate any further offences.
Perth Now
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Wild scenes at ‘women's rights' rally
Arrests have been made following Saturday's chaotic protests in Melbourne's CBD, where rival demonstrations between women's rights activists and pro-trans counter-protesters escalated into violent street clashes. The unrest stemmed from a rally organised by Women's Voices Australia on the steps of Parliament House, where about 50 supporters gathered for the 'Women Will Speak' event, advocating for women's rights to single-sex change rooms and sporting competitions. Organisers of the rally said proposed government plans to expand Victoria's hate speech laws to include the LGBTQIA+ community posed a threat to freedom of speech. Members of Victoria Police arrest an pro-trans activist following scuffles. NewsWire / Diego Fedele Credit: News Corp Australia Pro-trans activists clashed with members of Victoria Police. NewsWire / Diego Fedele Credit: News Corp Australia The event quickly drew backlash from trans-rights activists, who labelled it an 'anti-trans rally' and mobilised a counter-protest under the banner 'Trans Liberation Counter Protest' which drew about 440 protesters, according to Victoria Police. The protests also featured anti-police sentiment, with demonstrators holding signs that read 'VicPol protects NAZIS' and 'Cops kill queers'. Victoria Police, who had invoked special powers under the Control of Weapons Act to search for weapons, deployed almost 100 officers to the scene. Spring St was closed to traffic between the Princess Theatre and the Old Treasury Building during the demonstration. Despite early efforts to separate the groups, tensions spilt into the surrounding streets. Pro-trans activists march towards Flinders Street Station. NewsWire / Diego Fedele Credit: News Corp Australia Pro-trans activists gather along Spring Street. NewsWire / Diego Fedele Credit: News Corp Australia Hundreds of activists from the counter-protest marched through the CBD, blocking intersections, trams, and cars. Police were forced to deploy pepper spray after facing missiles thrown by protesters, and several violent brawls broke out near the State Library. One woman reportedly began punching members of the crowd after her tram was blocked, while elsewhere, a small group of young men yelling anti-trans slurs became embroiled in further fights. Journalists at the scene were forced to call emergency services after witnessing a man being knocked unconscious. Pro-trans activists gather along Spring Street. NewsWire / Diego Fedele Credit: News Corp Australia Victoria Police said during the protests, they succeeded in keeping the opposing groups more than 100 metres apart. They said four officers were injured in the unrest. Two people were arrested and 38 weapons searches were conducted throughout the afternoon, although no weapons were found. 'Victoria Police respects the right for people to protest peacefully, however we have zero tolerance for those who threaten the safety of the community and police,' a police statement said. As the afternoon wore on, a group of about 40 activists blocked major city intersections using wooden pallets and swarmed local retailers, creating further disruption. One young driver, a female P-plater, was reportedly reduced to tears after being surrounded and unable to move her car. Former Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick was also caught in the crossfire, becoming involved in a scuffle on Spring St earlier in the day. Members of Victoria Police search pro-trans activists. NewsWire / Diego Fedele Credit: News Corp Australia Members of Victoria Police search pro-trans activists. NewsWire / Diego Fedele Credit: News Corp Australia A 37-year-old Brunswick East woman was arrested for unlawful assault and wilful damage, while a 41-year-old Footscray man was arrested for indictable assault of police. Both have been released pending a summons. Victoria Police said they are now reviewing CCTV footage from the rally and will investigate any further offences.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump administration to lay out defense of Venezuela deportations despite judge's order
By Luc Cohen President Donald Trump's administration faces a deadline on Tuesday to explain to a judge why its deportation flights carrying Venezuelan migrants did not violate a judicial order to halt such removals, a day after it argued that any disclosure of further details would jeopardize U.S. national security. Washington-based U.S. District Judge James Boasberg last week instructed Justice Department lawyers to give him a justification for the administration's failure to return two plane loads of alleged Venezuelan gang members deported to El Salvador on March 15 despite his order blocking such deportations for two weeks. The administration has said the flights were carried out under a little-used 18th-century law. Boasberg also has sought more details on the timing of the flights and how many Venezuelans were aboard to help him determine whether the administration violated his order. The judge gave the administration the option of invoking the state secrets privilege, a doctrine that limits the disclosure of sensitive information in civil litigation, and justify its decision to do so. In court papers filed late on Monday, the Justice Department said it would be invoking the privilege, writing that Boasberg's inquiry was judicial overreach infringing upon the executive branch's authority over diplomatic and national security matters. "Disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected to cause significant harm to the foreign relations interests of the United States," Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote in a declaration filed with the judge. Following Tuesday's deadline for the administration's explanation, lawyers for the Venezuelan migrants who brought the legal challenge to the deportations will have until March 31 to respond. Boasberg has warned of potential consequences if he concludes that the administration violated his order, but has not specified what those would be. The case has emerged as a major test of the Republican president's sweeping assertion of executive power. With his party holding a majority in both the House of Representatives and Senate and largely falling in line behind the president's agenda, federal judges often have emerged as the only constraint on Trump's wave of executive actions. After Boasberg temporarily halted the deportations, Trump called for the judge's impeachment in a process that could lead to his removal. In response, U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement rebuking Trump and stating that appeals, not impeachment, are the proper response to disagreements with judicial decisions. 'NAZIS GOT BETTER TREATMENT' Trump this month invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to justify the removal of alleged members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua without final removal orders from immigration judges, as typically needed. Boasberg temporarily halted those deportations because he said it was not clear that the gang's presence in the United States constituted an act of war by a foreign nation as described in the act. The Alien Enemies Act had previously been used three times in U.S. history, most recently to intern and remove Japanese, German and Italian immigrants during World War Two. Family members of many of the deported Venezuelan migrants deny the alleged gang ties. Lawyers for one of the deportees, a Venezuelan professional soccer player and youth coach, said U.S. officials had wrongly labeled him a gang member based on a tattoo of a crown meant to reference his favorite team, Real Madrid. A hearing was held on Monday before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on the administration's bid to halt enforcement of Boasberg's order. At the contentious hearing, U.S. Circuit Judge Patricia Millett said the Venezuelans deported were not afforded due process to contest the administration's assertion that they were Tren de Aragua members. "Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act than has happened here," Millett said, to which Justice Department lawyer Drew Ensign responded, "We certainly dispute the Nazi analogy." The D.C. Circuit panel did not indicate when it would rule.
