Washington, D.C
DC attorney general sues NFL, Washington Commenders and Dan Snyder

Washington, D.C., Legal professional Basic Karl Racine (D) introduced on Thursday that his workplace has filed a civil swimsuit in opposition to the Washington Commanders and crew proprietor Daniel Snyder, the NFL and league Commissioner Roger Goodell amid a number of investigations in opposition to Snyder and his NFL franchise.
At a information convention on Thursday, Racine, who is because of step down from his function in January, alleged that the 4 defendants within the lawsuit colluded to deceive metropolis residents concerning the league’s preliminary investigation into the crew, which was carried out by team-appointed legal professional Beth Wilkinson.
Racine additionally stated on the information convention that the crew and the league violated the town’s shopper rights, alleging that Snyder lied about his data of the investigation into his crew.
The most recent lawsuit stems from Wilkinson’s preliminary investigation into the Commanders, which resulted within the league penalizing the crew final July for a file $10 million and requiring crew executives to be skilled in subjects resembling bullying and unconscious bias.
“The Commanders and Dan Snyder lied to D.C. residents about what they knew a few poisonous tradition of sexual harassment, after which they entered right into a secret settlement with the NFL and Commissioner Goodell that saved the reality from D.C. residents — all in an effort to guard their income,” Racine stated.
“In D.C., you possibly can’t deceive shoppers to complement your self and get away with it. That’s what this lawsuit is about: standing up for D.C. residents who have been deceived and misled. Nobody — not even Mr. Snyder — is above the legislation.”
The D.C. Legal professional’s Workplace is looking for monetary penalties below the town’s Client Safety Procedures Act for every incident the defendants lied to metropolis residents courting again to July 2020, and all defendants might face monetary penalties of as much as $1 million. Racine’s workplace additionally requested the NFL to launch Wilkinson’s full investigation into the crew as nicely.
The lawsuit comes per week after Snyder and his spouse, co-CEO Tanya Snyder, introduced that that they had employed the Financial institution of America to discover “potential transactions” of the crew, signaling a possible sale of the franchise the Snyders have owned since 1999.
The Snyders lately gained full management of the Commanders franchise final yr after shopping for out his minority companions’ stake within the franchise.
“Dan and Tanya Snyder and the Washington Commanders introduced at present that they’ve employed BofA Securities to contemplate potential transactions,” the couple stated in its assertion by means of the crew, including that they’ll “stay dedicated to the crew, all of its workers and its numerous followers to placing its greatest product on the sphere and persevering with the work to set the gold commonplace for workplaces within the NFL.”
The Washington, D.C.-based NFL franchise has suffered a collection of controversies below Snyder’s watch, together with claims of sexual harassment by former workers. The Home Oversight and Reform Committee has been conducting its personal investigation of the crew.
The Home panel launched its probe after emails between former crew president Bruce Allen and former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden leaked to the general public. The emails included racist, misogynistic and homophobic feedback.
The league launched its second investigation into Snyder and his group earlier this yr after former crew cheerleader and advertising and marketing supervisor Tiffani Johnston accused Snyder of sexually harassing her at a work-related dinner in 2004.
Snyder testified earlier than the Home panel in a closed-door deposition in July in accordance with their investigation into the crew.
“Right this moment’s civil criticism filed by the DC Legal professional Basic in opposition to the Washington Commanders, Dan Snyder, the NFL, and Commissioner Roger Goodell is additional proof of what we’ve lengthy recognized: that each the Commanders and the NFL have engaged in deception and lies designed to hide the crew’s many years of sexual harassment and abuse, which has impacted not solely the victims of that abuse, but in addition shoppers within the District of Columbia,” Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, the attorneys representing the greater than 40 former Commanders workers concerned within the a number of investigations into the crew, stated in an announcement to The Hill.
They’re additionally urging the league to publicly launch the findings from Wilkinson’s investigation.
“The submitting of this criticism additionally marks an necessary step in validating the experiences of the courageous ladies and men who got here ahead and in attaining, for the primary time, a degree of transparency into the scope of the misconduct.”
The authorized counsel for the Washington Commanders additionally made an announcement to The Hill concerning the lawsuit.
“Over two years in the past, Dan and Tanya Snyder acknowledged that an unacceptable office tradition had existed inside their group for a number of years they usually have apologized many instances for permitting that to occur,” the assertion learn. “We agree with AG Racine on one factor: the general public must know the reality. Though the lawsuit repeats quite a lot of innuendo, half-truths and lies, we welcome this chance to defend the group — for the primary time — in a courtroom of legislation and to determine, as soon as and for all, what’s reality and what’s fiction.”
NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy had an announcement for The Hill concerning the investigation, as nicely.
“The unbiased investigation into office misconduct on the Washington Commanders was totally and comprehensively carried out by Beth Wilkinson and her legislation agency. Following the completion of the investigation, the NFL made public a abstract of Ms. Wilkinson’s findings and imposed a record-setting high quality in opposition to the membership and its possession,” McCarthy stated.
“We reject the legally unsound and factually baseless allegations made at present by the D.C. Legal professional Basic in opposition to the NFL and Commissioner Goodell and can vigorously defend in opposition to these claims,” he concluded.

Washington, D.C
This YouTube Chef Just Opened A New Restaurant In Washington, D.C.

Chef Matt Price poses with a spread of delightful dishes at his restaurant.
Farrah Skeiky
A new dining destination just opened in Washington, D.C.’s vibrant Columbia Heights neighborhood. Fraîche, derived from the French word for fresh, artfully elevates traditional comfort foods into refined gourmet dishes. Founded by self-taught chef, cookbook author and YouTube sensation Matt Price, Fraîche combines French, Cajun, South American, and Caribbean cuisines into a compelling fusion fare.
Price envisions Fraîche as a place where guests can enjoy an upscale dining experience in a “non-pretentious way.” The elegant 110-seat restaurant, housed in a historic former theater, has three distinct zones accented by luxurious green and gold jewel tones. The Greenhouse, complete with opulent decor, wood tables, and high ceilings, serves as the restaurant’s principal dining space. The Press Lounge offers a sophisticated venue for cocktail hours and social gatherings, while the Essence Lounge is a cozy spot for those preferring a more intimate setting. For entertainment, the restaurant provides a DJ or live entertainment on select nights and will soon begin a weekend brunch service.
What can diners expect on the menu at Fraîche?
Fraîche’s menu includes dishes such as oxtail meatballs, Cajun mussels and mambo fried snapper. Another popular dish, the Golden Gate Noodles, features a San Francisco-inspired garlic noodle that can be customized with a variety of proteins like short ribs and crab. Also on the menu are an enticing version of deviled eggs topped with crispy fried chicken, house-made hot honey and caviar and desserts like butterscotch bread pudding, crème brûlée and macaroon cheesecake.
Mambo fried snapper with house escvotich salad and rice and peas
Farrah Skeiky
The cocktail list showcases inventive flavor profiles, including a spritz made with Lillet Blanc, Cava and soda. There’s also the Creole Coco, a combination of coconut bourbon, cognac and bitters and the Ciel Lavande, a floral concontion that pairs lavender vodka with Riesling. Price says his favorite drinks of the moment are the Golden Sage, followed closely by the Fraîche Old Fash, a slightly sweeter, more playful take on the classic Old Fashioned.
Chef Matt Price’s Culinary Journey
Price, a native of Richmond, Virginia, took an unconventional path to the culinary world. He began cooking as a passion project in his late teens and launched a food blog, “Mr. Make It Happen,” in 2018 as a side endeavor alongside his corporate job. Known online as “Mr. Make It Happen,” Price quickly attracted a dedicated following, prompting him to start a YouTube channel in 2019, where he shared his love for food with a growing audience.
Reflecting on his online fame, Price notes, “When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, more people were cooking at home, and my YouTube channel took off.” Price’s YouTube channel has since amassed nearly 1.4 million followers, with an additional 1.1 million followers on Instagram. His star continued to rise when he teamed up with fellow YouTube chefs Kimmy’s Kreations and One Stop Shop in 2023 for “For the Foody’s Tour,” a 20-event multi-city fine dining experience. Price has also launched several successful product lines, including seasonings, kitchen accessories and a hybrid skillet. He says Fraîche represents the next evolution of his culinary journey.
Fraîche serves creative cocktails in a stylish setting.
Fraîche DC
“I chose D.C. because it’s always felt like a second home. I lived there before, and it’s the closest major market with the right energy,” says Price. He adds that the opportunity aligned with working with people he trusts in the industry. Chef Melville Bowrin, Jr. and Chef de Cuisine Rico Yarbrough oversee the day-to-day operations of Fraîche’s kitchen. Bowrin, originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, brings decades of restaurant experience with the Hilton Hotel Group, while Yarbrough, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has worked as executive chef at local establishments such as The Avery Kitchen and Bar.
Price is redefining what it means to be a chef in the digital age. He says he thrives on a challenge and believes there’s no industry more demanding or rewarding than the restaurant industry. Starting Fraîche has given him the opportunity to prove himself in the food industry, where, according to Price, “internet chefs” don’t always get taken seriously. He says, “Sure, anyone can film themselves making chicken alfredo, but building a restaurant from the ground up? That’s a whole different level.”
Washington, D.C
Anti-Trump summit in DC evacuates after receiving ‘credible bomb threat’

A gathering of anti-Trump conservatives in Washington DC was evacuated on Sunday after receiving what officials with the organization called a “credible bomb threat” they said was sent in by an account claiming to represent Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys.
Video of attendees being evacuated was posted to Twitter along with a statement from summit organizers. An initial version of the statement identified Tarrio — who’d been at the summit on Saturday “harrassing” families of officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, per organizers — as having sent in the threat.
“Hotel security, private security, and MPD have made the decision to evacuate Summit floor so that the area can be secured. We intend to reconvene and continue with the Summit once the area has been secured,” read the statement from the summit’s organizers on Sunday afternoon.
It was edited within a few minutes to say that the threat was sent by an account “claiming” to represent Tarrio, who was also arrested this weekend at the Capitol after allegedly assaulting a counter-protester.
The Independent has reached out to convention organizers for more information on the account where the bomb threat originated.
A bomb threat claiming to be the Proud Boys disrupted the #PrinciplesFirst Summit today—an event dedicated to democracy, character, & the rule of law.
Violence and intimidation have no place in our politics.
We will not be silenced or intimidated. We will keep fighting for… pic.twitter.com/7HgOpseOFn
— Reed Howard (@ReedHowardVA) February 23, 2025
Tarrio himself responded with an apparent threat to sue for defamation in a tweet: “They literally edited their tweet. Too late you f—ing scumbags. You don’t get to retract now. PRESERVE YOUR F—ING DOCUMENTS.”
The summit was attended by numerous high-profile opponents of Donald Trump and the MAGA wing of the Republican Party. It’s also known as a sort of “CPAC alternative”, given that it is held the same weekend as the three-day CPAC gathering in National Harbor, just across the river from downtown DC.
Guests this year included hosts and writers from The Bulwark, an anti-Trump conservative publication, including Sarah Longwell, J.V. Last and Tim Miller, as well as the remnants of the Republican Party’s anti-Trump circles. Other speakers included George Conway, attorney and ex-husband to Kellyanne Conway, and former RNC chairman Michael Steele, now an MSNBC host, as well as billionaire Mark Cuban.
Former CNN reporter Jim Acosta posted an image of the alleged bomb threat to Twitter; the image names Cuban, Fanone, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and other attendees, whom the author says “deserve to die.”
The statement posted by Acosta refers to multiple explosive devices. Police have not yet authenticated the threat, and the image does not mention Tarrio or any social media accounts by name.
Police officers who gained national prominence for speaking out about the assault on the Capitol and what they witnessed that day, including Michael Fanone, Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell also attended the conference. They testified in the wake of the attack to hearing racist and extremely violent rhetoric hurled at them by protesters — including the hundreds pardoned by Donald Trump after his inauguration — while battling rioters in the halls of Congress.
On Friday, they traded insults with Tarrio as he followed them through the lobby of the Marriott in downtown DC, where the Principles First summit was held this weekend.
“You’re a traitor to this country,” an angry Fanone told Tarrio as the former Proud Boys leader attempted to instigate a verbal showdown.
DC has been slightly on edge all weekend, thanks to the arrival of the MAGA influencer sphere for the CPAC conference. Protesters hurled abuse at partygoers attending a DOGE “appreciation party” in northeastern DC on Saturday, while some January 6 rioters/social media stars were thrown out of CPAC itself, clashing with host Matt Schlapp in the process.
Washington, D.C
Demonstration in support of Ukraine takes place in Washington, DC – photos

A demonstration in support of Ukraine. Photo: Ostap Yarysh on Facebook
A large-scale demonstration in support of Ukraine is taking place in Washington, DC, in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday.
Source: Voice of America correspondent Ostap Yarysh on Facebook
A demonstration in support of Ukraine
All photos: Ostap Yarysh on Facebook

A demonstration in support of Ukraine
Quote: “Now: A large demonstration in support of Ukraine in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC”.
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A demonstration in support of Ukraine

A demonstration in support of Ukraine
Details: Yarysh stated that the demonstrators are holding posters stating “Ukraine is not for sale”, “Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine”, and “Stop the aggressor by force!”

A demonstration in support of Ukraine
As shown in the photo, the posters also say “US, stop Putin.” Keep your promise or return Ukraine’s nuclear weapons”, “Stop the aggressor by force”, and so on.
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