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Sen Tim Scott slams 'disgusting' court gag order restricting Trump's 'First Amendment rights'

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May 1, 2024

Sen Tim Scott slams 'disgusting' court gag order restricting Trump's 'First Amendment rights'

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., eviscerated a New York judge’s decision to impose thousands of dollars of fines on former President Trump for violating a gag order, calling the move “disgusting.”

According to the top Trump-endorser and potential vice presidential pick, the judge is “getting rid of his First Amendment rights.”

“It is actually limiting our freedom of expression as Americans,” he told Fox News Digital in an interview.

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Sen. Tim Scott slammed a New York judge for imposing $9,000 in fines on former President Trump for violating a gag order. (Getty Images)

Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding in the New York v. Trump trial in Manhattan, levied nine fines, $1,000 per post, that violated his gag order, against Trump on Tuesday. The fines amounted to $9,000 for the former president. The gag order bars Trump from discussing witnesses and family members of court officials publicly.

Trump’s defense argued that the order violated his First Amendment rights, which Scott echoed on Tuesday.

“This court system in New York, like the DOJ, [is] actually targeting Republicans [and] defending Democrats,” the senator claimed.

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Former President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower on his way to Manhattan Criminal Court, April 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

He added that, fortunately, Trump was “hardwired for the stress and pressure” that comes with the cases he faces as a result of “a two-tiered justice system.”

Scott warned that if it weren’t Trump being unfairly stripped of free speech rights, it could be average Americans. “President Trump rises to the occasion,” because he knows this, he said.

According to the South Carolina Republican, people, including Trump, should “of course” have the ability and right “to talk about the challenges that he faces in a place where 96% of the people don’t agree with his politics or who he is.”

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Former President Trump and Judge Juan Merchan (Angela Weiss/AFP via AP | Pool/AP)

Scott also claimed the gag order enforcement and fines are not related to “the actual case.”

“This is about making a decision of who the next president of the United States will be,” he said, reiterating Trump’s claim that the various indictments and court proceedings against him ahead of the 2024 election are a form of electoral interference.

Trump’s campaign referred Fox News Digital to the former president’s Truth Social post about the gag order and fines. “This Judge has taken away my Constitutional Right to FREE SPEECH. I am the only Presidential Candidate in History to be GAGGED. This whole ‘Trial’ is RIGGED, and by taking away my FREEDOM OF SPEECH, THIS HIGHLY CONFLICTED JUDGE IS RIGGING THE PRESIDENTIAL OF 2024 ELECTION. ELECTION INTERFERENCE!!!” he wrote.

Fox News Digital reached out to the New York state court system for comment.

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Former President Trump listens as Sen. Tim Scott speaks at a primary election night party at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, Feb. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Scott has been named by Trump as a contender for his running mate going into the November election against Biden, even remarking that the South Carolina senator is “a much better” advocate for him than Scott was for himself during his own presidential bid.

Fox News recently confirmed that Trump is hosting a major donor retreat later this week in Palm Beach, Florida. The retreat will feature several well-known Republicans who are widely regarded as potential running mates, including Scott.

Some of the other 16 special guests listed for the event include Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida, and JD Vance of Ohio, Govs. Doug Burgum of North Dakota and Kristi Noem of South Dakota, and Reps. Elise Stefanik of New York and Byron Donalds of Florida.

Fox News Digital’s Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.

Julia Johnson is a politics writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business, leading coverage of the U.S. Senate. She was previously a politics reporter at the Washington Examiner.

Follow Julia’s reporting on X at @JuliaaJohnson_ and send tips to Julia.Johnson@fox.com.

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Boston, MA

JetBlue to pull out of N.H.’s largest airport amid capacity crisis, officials announce – The Boston Globe

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May 15, 2026

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JetBlue to pull out of N.H.’s largest airport amid capacity crisis, officials announce – The Boston Globe

JetBlue will terminate all service to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire this summer, with the airline’s final flight scheduled for July 8, airport officials said Thursday.

Airport officials said on social media that they were “very disappointed” that the airline will be pulling its service. Manchester-Boston is the largest airport in New Hampshire and sixth largest in New England.

“MHT has worked diligently to promote JetBlue service at MHT, providing air service incentives, a substantial marketing budget, and conducting various promotional activities to create awareness,” officials wrote. “Unfortunately, those efforts were not enough to overcome their ongoing business challenges, which have only been exacerbated by the recent spike in jet fuel prices.”

While JetBlue has long been one of the largest carriers at Logan International Aiport in Boston, some of its routes to Manchester, roughly 50 miles north, have seen lower passenger numbers.

Aviation publication SimpleFlying reported that the airline’s least popular route last year were flights to Manchester from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, seating just 47 passengers on average.

JetBlue told the airport its decision came as they “make a tough call as to how to best support national connectivity in a time of capacity crisis,” officials said.

The announcement comes just weeks after JetBlue unveiled major route expansion plans in South Florida to fill gate spaces vacated by budget-friendly Spirit Airlines, which ceased its operations in May. A bid from JetBlue to buy Spirit Airlines was blocked in 2024 by the Biden Administration over anti-trust concerns.

JetBlue could not immediately be reached for comment on Friday.

Bryan Hecht can be reached at bryan.hecht@globe.com. Follow him on Instagram @bhechtjournalism.

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Pittsburg, PA

Here are all the free movies you can watch outside this summer in Pittsburgh

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May 15, 2026

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Here are all the free movies you can watch outside this summer in Pittsburgh

Yet another sign of summer in Pittsburgh is here: the lineup for Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park. Grab a blanket and/or set of lawn chairs — and don’t forget snacks. All screenings are free but subject to weather, and all begin at dusk — usually between 8:50 and 9:15 p.m.

Arsenal Park

40th Street at Davison Street, Lawrenceville
Fridays

June 12 – Cars (G)
June 26 – Wicked for Good (PG)
July 17 – The Bad Guys 2 (PG)
July 31 – A Minecraft Movie (PG)
August 14 – Lilo & Stitch (PG)

Banksville Park

1461 Crane Ave., Banksville
Mondays

June 15 – The Wiz (1978) (PG)
July 13 – The Bad Guys 2 (PG)

Brookline Memorial Park

Oakridge Street, Brookline
Thursdays

June 18 – The Wiz (PG)
June 26 – The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants (PG)
July 9 – Miracle (PG)
August 6 – Hoppers (PG)

Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park

Oakland
Wednesdays

*Due to special construction taking place at Flagstaff Hill, the final two “Wednesday Movies” in July (July 22nd and 29th) will occur at Schenley Plaza

June 10 – Hamnet (PG-13)
June 17 – Creed (PG-13)
June 24 – F1: The Movie (PG-13)
July 1 – Hamilton (PG-13)
July 8 – Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning (PG-13)
July 15 – The Naked Gun (2025) (PG-13)

Grandview Park

Bailey Avenue, Mt. Washington
Saturdays

June 13 – Cars (G)
June 20 – The Wiz (1978) (G)
June 27 – Wicked: For Good (PG)
July 11 – The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants (PG)
July 18 – The Bad Guys 2 (PG)
July 25 – Miracle (PG)

Highland Park

Reservoir Drive, Highland Park
Mondays

June 22 – Wicked: For Good (PG)
July 20 – Miracle (PG)
August 10 – Lilo & Stitch (2025) (PG)

Liberty Green Park

Larimer Avenue, East Liberty

Wednesday

August 12 – Lilo & Stitch (2025) (PG)

McBride Park

McBride Street, Lincoln Place

Mondays

June 29 – Hamilton (PG-13)
July 27 – A Minecraft Movie (PG)

Ormsby Park

S. 22nd Street, South Side

Tuesdays

June 16 – The Wiz (G)
June 30 – Hamilton (PG-13)
July 14 – The Bad Guys 2 (PG)
July 28 – A Minecraft Movie (PG)

June 13 – Hamnet (PG-13)
June 20 – Creed (PG-13)
June 27 – F1: The Movie (PG-13)
July 11 – Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning (PG-13)
July 18 – The Naked Gun (PG-13)
July 25 – The Phoenician Scheme (PG-13)

Schenley Plaza

4100 Forbes Ave., Oakland
Sundays

July 22 – The Phoenician Scheme (PG-13)
July 26* – Film Pittsburgh Presents: ReelAbilities Summer Shorts
July 29 – Badlands (1973) (PG)

Troy Hill Citizens Park

August 3 – Hoppers (PG)

West End Elliott Overlook

Rue Grande Vue Street, Elliott. (Next to Elmer Pavilion)
Mondays

June 8 – Cars (G)
July 6 – The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants (PG)

Note: Inclement weather may cause cancellations. For cancellation updates follow follow CitiParks Office of Special Events (@pgheventsoffice) on X, Facebook or Instagram.

The Great Lawn at Arts Landing. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Even more free outdoor movies:

June 28, 9 pm – The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)
July 26, 8:45 pm – Willow (1988)
Aug. 30, 8:15 pm – The Lion King (1994)
Sept. 27, 7:30 pm – Batman (1989)

May 17 – Shrek
May 24 – How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
May 31 – Inside Out
June 7 – High School Musical 2
June 14 – Toy Story (1 & 2)
June 21 – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
June 28 – The Incredibles
July 5 – Mamma Mia!
July 12 – 13 Going on 30
July 19 – Perks of Being a Wallflower
July 26 – Moana
Aug. 2 – The Parent Trap
Aug. 9 – Finding Nemo
Aug. 16 – Barbie
Aug. 23 – Monsters, Inc.
Aug. 30 – Twilight

June 11 – Elio
June 18 – A Minecraft Movie
June 25 – Zootopia 2
July 9 – The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
July 16 – Lilo and Stitch
July 23 – The Bad Guys 2
July 30 – Goat
Aug. 6 – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Aug. 13 – Hoppers

Bonus: Open Air Cinema

This one isn’t free, but it is outdoors. New this year, The Stacks at 3 Crossings will be home to Pittsburgh’s Open Air Cinema. The ticketed experience includes options for classic theater, lounge or tabletop seating. They’ll also have a menu of street food-inspired bites and specialty drinks, popcorn and more. The season kicks off with “Creed” on May 23 and “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” on May 24. Tickets start at $11 per person for classic seating.

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Connecticut

ARREST WARRANT: Georgia man accused of laundering nearly $63K from dead person’s account in Connecticut

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May 15, 2026

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ARREST WARRANT: Georgia man accused of laundering nearly K from dead person’s account in Connecticut

CORNWALL, Conn. (WFSB) – A man from Georgia was arrested for laundering money from a dead person’s Fidelity account, Connecticut State Police said.

Troopers identified the suspect as 37-year-old Kevin Delandric Young of Atlanta.

Kevin Young was arrested by Connecticut State Police on larceny and money laundering charges, they announced on May 14, 2026.(Connecticut State Police)

According to an arrest warrant for Young, an attorney who represented the estate of the victim reported to state police that $62,800 was transferred out of a deceased person’s Fidelity account after the person died.

The report was made to state police in March 2025.

The warrant said the crime happened on Nov. 5, 2024 in Cornwall, CT.

Investigators said they were able to trace the money to a Middlesex Federal Savings/Novo account that they associated with Young and his business, Sophisticated Funk Entertainment LLC.

Bank records allegedly showed that a deposit was made to that account. They also showed two transfers that totaled $29,625 were made to another bank account associated with Young.

Young later admitted to state police his involvement in fraudulent activity.

Troopers said that he described the scheme as moving money through accounts, converting it to Bitcoin, and paying another person through the WhatsApp smartphone app.

Investigators characterized the scheme as an organized fraud operation.

They charged Young with first-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny, and second-degree money laundering.

He faced a judge on May 1 in Torrington.

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