Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Victor Ortiz, ‘Dancing With the Stars’ alum and boxer, arrested on rape charges
Former welterweight boxing champion "Vicious" Victor Ortiz was arrested Tuesday on multiple sex-crime charges. Published September 25, 2018
Andrew McCabe memos set for House Judiciary Committee subpoena: Report
House Judiciary Committee Republicans are reportedly moving toward issuing a subpoena for memos by fired FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe. Published September 25, 2018
Rachel Mitchell to question Christine Blasey Ford, Brett Kavanaugh at hearing: Report
Republicans have settled on Rachel Mitchell -- the head sex-crime investigator for Maricopa County -- Arizona, as the person who will handle the questioning of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh and his accuser. Published September 25, 2018
John Clune, Deborah Ramirez lawyer, says she wants FBI probe of Brett Kavanaugh accusation
Deborah Ramirez, the woman who accused Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct in a New Yorker article, said Tuesday through her lawyer that she wants an FBI investigation into her charges. Colorado lawyer John Clune also criticized the Senate Judiciary Committee for its handling of his client, Deborah Ramirez, and accused it of refusing to meet his client's demands. Published September 25, 2018
Anita Hill says Christine Blasey Ford hearing ‘cannot be fair,’ demands ‘real investigation’
Anita Hill, the woman who accused Justice Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment decades ago, said Thursday's hearing on sexual-misconduct accusations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh "cannot be fair." Published September 25, 2018
Bill Cosby Hollywood Walk of Fame star won’t be removed
Bill Cosby's Hollywood Walk of Fame star is at least as safe as President Trump's. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce told a CBS affiliate Tuesday that Cosby's sentencing to 3 to 10 years imprisonment on sexual-assault charges will not change the group's longstanding refusal to remove any stars for the person's later misdeeds. Published September 25, 2018
Deborah Ramirez, Brett Kavanaugh accuser, won’t testify to Senate Judiciary Committee
A Yale University classmate of Judge Brett Kavanaugh says she will not talk to the Senate Judiciary Committee about her charges of sexual misconduct against him, a panel member said Tuesday. Sen. John Kennedy, Louisiana Republican and a panel member, said a lawyer for Deborah Ramirez told him that she already has told her story to the press. Published September 25, 2018
Andrew Wyatt, Bill Cosby publicist, compares convicted rapist to Jesus
Bill Cosby's publicist compared his client to Jesus after the legendary comedian was sentenced to prison Tuesday for rape. Published September 25, 2018
Donald Trump Jr. blasts PETA as bloodstained party over Halloween costume
The president's son did not appreciate the treatment he got from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and said the animal-rights group was the bloodstained party. Published September 20, 2018
Christine Blasey Ford wants FBI probe of Brett Kavanaugh accusation before she testifies: Report
Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who accuses Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault 35 years ago, reportedly has told the Senate Judiciary Committee that the FBI should investigate her claims before she testifies about them. Published September 18, 2018
Hillary Clinton scrubbed from curriculum by Texas State Board of Education
Their parents decisively rejected her in favor of Donald Trump two years ago and soon Texas high-school students will no longer have to learn about Hillary Clinton. In a vote last week, the Texas State Board of Education decided to remove Mrs. Clinton, among several historical figures, from the required social-studies curriculum for high-schoolers. Published September 17, 2018
Thandie Newton, Emmy winner: ‘I don’t even believe in God, but I will thank her tonight’
An actress who doesn't believe in God at least knows She is a woman. Thandie Newton won the Emmy on Monday night for supporting actress in a drama series, for her role as the single-minded Maeve in "Westworld." Published September 17, 2018
Michael Che, Emmys host: ‘The only white people that thank Jesus are Republicans and ex-crackheads’
A black comedian said at Monday night's Emmy awards that white people don't thank Jesus enough, and it's only the bad ones anyway. During the opening monologue, co-host Michael Che joked with fellow "Saturday Night Live" cast member Colin Jost that his mother wouldn't be watching. Published September 17, 2018
Jenifer Lewis dons studded Nike swoosh sweatshirt on Emmys red carpet
One of the stars of "Black-ish" was wearing her politics on more than her sleeve at Monday night's Emmy awards. Jenifer Lewis was wearing Nike sneakers and a custom Nike sweater on the red carpet before the program, where "Black-ish" was nominated for five awards, including best situation comedy. Published September 17, 2018
Mike Pompeo: U.S. to cut refugee admissions by one-third in fiscal 2019
The U.S. will reportedly cut the maximum number of refugees it will admit next year by one-third. According to NBC News, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. will cap the number of admittances at 30,000 in fiscal 2019, an amount that would be one-third less than 2018's cap of 45,000. Published September 17, 2018
Fox News chyron labels Michael Avenatti ‘creepy porn lawyer’ during Tucker Carlson interview
Several Fox News Channel chyrons during a segment Thursday evening called Michael Avenatti a "creepy porn lawyer." Published September 13, 2018
Willie Nelson support for Beto O’Rourke sparks conservative backlash
Willie Nelson announced that he's backing Beto -- and some country fans aren't happy about that. The soft-voiced singer of such hits as "Always On My Mind" and "Whiskey River" not only endorsed Rep. Beto O'Rourke, Texas Democrat, in his November challenge to Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, but also announced that he'd headline a rally for him. Published September 13, 2018
Paul Manafort, Robert Mueller reach tentative plea deal: Report
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has reportedly reached a tentative plea deal with prosecutors and won't go to trial on foreign-agent-law charges. Published September 13, 2018
Russian bombers intercepted by U.S. Air Force jets near Alaska on 9/11
A group of Russian nuclear-capable aircraft ventured near Alaska on Sept. 11 before being intercepted by U.S. Air Force jets. According to a statement from the North American Aerospace Defense Command, the two Tu-95 Bear bombers were escorted by two Su-35 Flanker fighters. Published September 12, 2018
Juli Briskman, cyclist who flipped off Donald Trump motorcade, running for office
The woman who flipped off President Trump's motorcade is now running for political office. Juli Briskman reportedly filed papers Wednesday to run for the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. Published September 12, 2018