Sean "Diddy" Combs turned a page on his past life and inspired inmates through business mentorship programs over the last year while behind bars on federal sex crimes charges.In letters of support submitted to the court before the disgraced rap mogul is sentenced Friday, Oct. 3, a fellow inmate praised Diddy for his motivational acumen, while an alleged victim denied being "sex trafficked" and forced into prostitution.A number of alleged victims, including ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, came forward to voice concerns about the potential for a shorter sentence. Cassie wrote that she fled New York out of fear of "swift retribution" at the hands of Diddy or one of his associates.A jury convicted Diddy in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The "I'll Be Missing You" rapper was acquitted of his most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.DIDDY BEGS JUDGE FOR LENIENCY, SAYS GOD MADE HIM STRONGER, WISER, CLEAN, SOBERInmate Ho Wen Kwok, known as Miles Guo, had "multiple conversations" with Diddy throughout his time at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn. In a letter submitted to Judge Arun Subramanian, Guo wrote that he had personally witnessed Diddy go through "extreme emotional changes" throughout the case."When he first arrived, he was extremely depressed and was going through dark stages," Guo noted. "But now he has found his light again. Because he has seen what this can do to your family and although he fell off, he has climbed back to the top of the mountain again."Diddy allegedly asked Guo for assistance creating an "AI platform so that we can help the people." The Bad Boy Records founder also began a business entrepreneurship course for inmates."We have spoken about creating programs to take the youth out of the street and help them with music, sports, and just to find their light," Guo wrote. "Since he found his light, he has spread it and try to shine as bright as he can by sharing it with the unfortunate in MDC by starting a course named Free Game With Diddy."DIDDY PLANNING UNCONVENTIONAL MOVE IN COURT AHEAD OF SENTENCING FOR PROSTITUTION CHARGESA mother of an inmate, Maribel Flaquer, told the judge that Diddy had a "life-changing" positive influence on her son Raymond."To see my son find hope, guidance, and a new sense of responsibility has been a blessing," Flaquer wrote. "I am so thankful to Diddy for taking the time to pour wisdom into him and for helping him realize that his life is not over that he can still create a bright future."She added, "I truly believe this experience and Diddy's mentorship have changed the trajectory of Raymond's life. I am forever grateful for the inspiration, encouragement, and belief he has given my son."Virginia Huynh, who identified herself as Victim 3 in the case, wrote that she fully cooperated with prosecutors during the investigation, but felt "pressured to feel like a victim" and insisted she did not agree with the government that she had been involved in "forced prostitution.""I was not trafficked. I did not engage in prostitution with him or others," she noted. "That would have been my testimony if called to the stand. I was subpoenaed and fully prepared to testify and answer all questions truthfully. But I was informed by my lawyer that I would not be called to take the stand."Huynh told the court that Diddy hadn't contacted her, nor made her feel uncomfortable "in any way" throughout the process. She believed he would "continue to be compliant with the court's conditions upon release.""In terms of sentencing, I kindly ask that you consider releasing him back to his family," Huynh wrote. "I understand throughout the process he has been cooperative and respectful, including turning himself in."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERDiddy's ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, and other witnesses who testified during the eight-week trial, submitted letters to the judge ahead of the rapper's sentencing."I still have nightmares and flashbacks on a regular, everyday basis, and continue to require psychological care to cope with my past," Ventura, who dated Diddy until 2018, wrote in the letter, obtained by Fox News Digital."My worries that Sean Combs or his associates will come after me and my family is my reality. I have in fact moved my family out of the New York area and am keeping as private and quiet as I possibly can because I am so scared that if he walks free, his first actions will be swift retribution towards me and others who spoke up about his abuse at trial."Diddy's former assistants, "Mia" and Capricorn Clark, along with the rapper's former personal chef, each wrote letters to the judge. Ventura's former stylist, Deonte Nash, reiterated the singer's concerns about retribution in his letter.In the disgraced music mogul's own letter to the court, Diddy took "full responsibility and accountability" for his past wrongdoings. His legal team proposed a 14-month sentence ahead of his Oct. 3 hearing. The "I Need A Girl" rapper has already spent 13 months behind bars."This has been the hardest 2 years of my life, and I have no one to blame for my current reality and situation but myself," Diddy wrote in the letter obtained by Fox News Digital.The producer admitted he was free from drugs and alcohol "for the first time in 25 years," and praised God "that Im stronger, wiser, clean, clear and sober.""In my life, I have made many mistakes, but I am no longer running from them," Diddy wrote. "I am so sorry for the hurt that I caused, but I understand that the mere words Im sorry will never be good enough as these words alone cannot erase the pain from the past."Diddy "had to look in the mirror like never before" while behind bars, and admitted that "pain" became his teacher.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"The scene and images of me assaulting Cassie play over and over in my head daily," he wrote. "I literally lost my mind. I was dead wrong for putting my hands on the woman that I loved. I'm sorry for that and always will be. My domestic violence will always be a heavy burden that I will have to forever carry. The remorse, the sorrow, the regret, the disappointment, the shame."Diddy and his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, allegedly had a "freak off" at the InterContinental Hotel March 5, 2016, that turned violent. Cassie previously testified that she was attempting to leave the "freak off" after Diddy gave her a black eye.After making it to the elevator lobby, the singer-songwriter testified, Diddy assaulted her. The rapper could be seen dragging Cassie down the hotel hallway in surveillance footage that was shown to the jury and previously released to the public in 2024.WATCH: SEAN DIDDY COMBS ASSAULTS CASSIE VENTURA IN 2016 LOS ANGELES HOTEL INCIDENT"I cant change the past, but I can change the future," Diddy wrote. "I know that God put me here to transform me. Since incarceration, I have gone through a spiritual reset. Im on a journey that will take time and hard work. Im proud to say Im working harder than I ever have before."Im committed to the journey of remaining a drug free, non-violent and peaceful person. I thank God that Im stronger, wiser, clean, clear and sober. God makes no mistakes. I realize that this trial has received a tremendous amount of global press and Your Honor may be inclined to make an example out of me."He added, "I would ask Your Honor to make me an example of what a person can do if afforded a second chance. If you allow me to go home to my family, I promise I will not let you down and I will make you proud."In his letter, Diddy admitted, "I lost my way. I got lost in my journey. Lost in the drugs and the excess. My downfall was rooted in my selfishness. I have been humbled and broken to my core. Jail is designed to break you mentally, physically and spiritually.""Over the past year there have been so many times that I wanted to give up. There have been some days I thought I would be better off dead. The old me died in jail and a new version of me was reborn. Prison will change you or kill you I choose to live."Diddy could spend a maximum of 20 years behind bars, 10 years for each count he was convicted of. The prosecution recommended 135 months (just over 11 years) for his sentencing.

The San Francisco 49ers took home a crucial 26-23 NFC West victory on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams in overtime.The 49ers defense came up huge to stop the Rams on fourth down in a pivotal moment in overtime to win the game. San Francisco also received an incredible performance from Mac Jones and the rest of the bruised and battered roster.Jones came in for Brock Purdy once again. He finished 33-of-49 with 342 passing yards and two touchdown passes as his resurgence continued. He started the game with a touchdown pass to Jake Tonges and followed it up with a touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLos Angeles fought back from a 20-7 deficit in the third quarter. But were only able to tie the game thanks to a Matthew Stafford touchdown pass to Kyren Williams.The 49ers brought on kicker Eddy Pineiro for a 59-yard field goal attempt with 2:57 left in the game and he nailed it to take the lead.San Francisco got the ball back on a costly Rams fumble by Williams. The 49ers barely had any room to breathe and failed to get another first down to ice the game. Instead, the 49ers punted the ball away and gave the Rams decent field position.Williams was able to redeem himself to get the team into scoring position and allowed Joshua Karty to hit a game-tying 48-yard field goal to send the game into overtime.FOX ONE, ESPN BUNDLE BRINGS MASSIVE SPORTS CONTENT TO FANSThe 49ers moved up the field in the overtime period and got close enough for Pineiro to attempt a field goal. He hit the 41-yarder off the post and through the uprights with 5:51 to go in overtime.Then, it was Staffords time. On the second play, Stafford took the snap, spun around and launched the ball to Tutu Atwell for a 38-yard completion. The Rams got a fresh set of downs, but the 49ers defense locked in and forced a fourth-down attempt.Stafford handed the ball to Williams, but he was stopped short of the first down. The 49ers sealed the win.The veteran quarterback was 30-of-47 with 389 passing yards, and three touchdown passes. Puka Nacua had 10 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. Williams had two touchdown caches on the night.The 49ers improved to 4-1 on the year. The Rams fell to 3-2.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Two rookie starters made their postseason debut in the Bronx on Thursday night, but only one made MLB history in the end.New York Yankees flamethrower Cam Schlittler didnt just deliver the performance the home team needed to reach the ALDS, but one Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora called "perfect."Schlittler threw eight scoreless innings, striking out 12 hitters without any walks in the Yankees 4-0 victory to secure Game 3 to win the Wild Card series.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSchlitter, who let up five scattered hits, is the first player in MLB Postseason history to go eight scoreless innings with 12-plus strikeouts and no walks. He threw 107 pitches after manager Aaron Boone allowed him to go in the eighth inning after throwing his 100th pitch to end the seventh inning.Meanwhile, the Yankees were trying to get after Red Sox rookie left-hander Connelly Early, a 23-year-old who thrived in four regular-season starts. While Schlittler started off strong, Early was matching his energy, striking out five Yankees through his first round of the lineup.YANKEES RELIEVER FERNANDO CRUZ PRAISES 'POWERFUL GIANT' AFTER HELPING SAVE SEASON: 'HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST'But the bottom of the fourth inning is where the wheels fell off for Early after Cody Bellingers bloop hit to short center field resulted in a double after Ceddanne Rafaelas diving attempt didnt work out.After Giancarlo Stanton walked and Ben Rice struck out, Amed Rosario, who was in the game for the lefty-righty matchup against Early, came through with an RBI single to get the Yankees on the board first.The hit train came after that as Jazz Chisholm Jr. loaded the bases with a single and Anthony Volpe hit a single to make it 2-0. Then, Austin Wells broke the game open after his sharply hit ball to first base resulted in a Nathaniel Lowe error that scored two runs.With a four-run lead, the Yankees leaned on Schlittler to continue to stifle the Red Soxs offense and he did just that. Schlittler cruised through eight innings until David Bednar closed the door in the ninth inning.With the victory in the win-or-go-home matchup, the Yankees will now head to Toronto to face the Blue Jays, who held on to the AL East title at the end of the regular season.Game 1 of the ALDS will be on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

NFL quarterback-turned-outspoken media personality Cam Newtons latest headline-grabbing take centered on Shedeur Sanders.The rookie quarterback is listed third on the Cleveland Browns depth chart, despite the recent benching of veteran signal-caller Joe Flacco. Dillon Gabriel was named the starter for Cleveland's Week 5 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, and Flacco will serve as the backup.On Wednesday, Sanders was asked about the quarterback shuffle. The former Colorado standout pantomimed answers to reporters in the locker room. The move came on the heels of NFL analyst Rex Ryan's previous criticisms of Sanders outspoken nature.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSanders' action sparked varied reactions. Newton's takeaway revolved around his premise that the Browns are not putting the young quarterback in a position to to succeed.WILL BROWNS MOVE FROM JOE FLACCO TO DILLON GABRIEL PAY DIVIDENDS?"I dont think they want Shedeur Sanders to be successful in Cleveland," Newton said during a recent edition of his "4th&1" podcast. "Because if you were to say, 'I want Cleveland to have a person or a figure to have every chance to be successful,' Shedeur has been the opposite of that."Newton then cited Sanders' preseason. The 23-year-old threw two touchdowns in an exhibition win over the Carolina Panthers. He sat out the Browns' second preseason game with an injury and largely struggled in the exhibition finale against the Los Angeles Rams."When you give Shedeur an opportunity to play with viable options around him, what does he do? He performs. The next opportunity for him to perform the following week, he didnt help his case because he had [an injury]. The following week from there, if you want to see a real clear-cut identifier if hes capable or not, you put him with the 1s. Or you put him with the valuable 2s. Dont put him with the trash."Newton then floated a theory about the Browns' motives, claiming the franchise wants to keep him on the roster for business purposes."This is my conspiracy theory about the Cleveland Browns. Shedeur Sanders is extremely talented and well and capable of being a player in the NFL. But I do not think a lot of teams are willing to risk whats mounting in circus-like attention that he brings naturally," Newton said. "So therefore the Browns are stuck with this idea, if we cut Shedeur that would be bad for business. Business being, hes good for business on our roster. If we cut him, hes going to be picked up by somebody. When have we ever had a person on our roster to move the needle?... The Cleveland Browns have never had a player in modern day that pushes the needle like Shedeur Sanders."Flacco threw two interceptions in last week's 34-10 loss to the Detroit Lions. The Browns entered Week 5 with a 1-3 record.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A physical confrontation at Washington, D.C.s Union Station went viral after conservative activist Cam Higby pepper-sprayed a woman who was seen on video allegedly lunging at him and hitting him with his MAGA hat an incident he said underscores his mission to confront political hostility head-on while promoting open debate through his "Fearless Tour," inspired by late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.Higby, who said his mission is to expose violence on the left and promote peaceful political dialogue, visited Union Station after hosting a debate event Wednesday at the University of Maryland.In a phone interview Thursday with Fox News Digital, Higby explained the group was sitting and having conversations with nearby protesters when a woman approached him and started being combative.FEARLESS TOUR TAKES CHARLIE KIRKS FREE SPEECH MISSION TO COLLEGES NATIONWIDE"At some point, she dropped to her knees, intentionally and she started yelling at us and started touching us," Higby said. "I told her to back up and stop touching me, and she lunged at me and attacked me."Video footage captured the woman pushing Higby back in his chair, taking his hat, and hitting him with it before falling into a bush where he pepper-sprayed her.Higby said it was unclear if the woman had any weapons, as she had her hands in her pockets during the majority of the encounter.After being pepper sprayed, Higby said the woman walked over to a light pole where other protesters helped to wash her eyes out and called police.FLORIDA WOMAN CHARGED WITH FELONY AFTER ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING 73-YEAR-OLD DURING CHARLIE KIRK VIGILInitially, it seemed no arrests would occur, but when U.S. Park Police arrived, Higby said the woman allegedly became combative, resisted arrest, and assaulted officers."At this point now, she's struggling with federal police, and then they tried to arrest her," he said. "Her dad is yelling at us, why did you spray my daughter, as she's actively fighting with federal police. In my head, I'm thinking, this is why she got sprayed. It took four federal police officers to hold her down, and finally they loaded her into the back of the police car."In police reports, Higby said he and his colleague were listed as victims, and she is expected to face federal charges.U.S. Park Police did not immediately confirm the woman's identity or charges to Fox News Digital.YEARS OF CAMPUS ATTACKS ON CONSERVATIVE ACTIVISTS RESURFACE AFTER CHARLIE KIRKS MURDERHigby is no stranger to violence, having been allegedly attacked in June at an anti-ICE rally in downtown Seattle.In the June 14 incident, he was filmed being attacked by three men who tried to rip off his gear, choke and beat him before he pepper-sprayed one assailant in self-defense.Higby said he suffered a concussion, dizziness, nausea and other symptoms that required ER and urgent care treatment."I've come to the point where I carry Mace on me at all times," he said. "I think I show incredible restraint with the points at which I use my Mace, because I personally think after four verbal warnings not to touch me, it would have been perfectly valid to use it. The roles are reversed, and I'm overly criticized because it's a woman, but I don't know what she has on her, and I'm not going to throw a punch at her. I think that using Mace is way better [alternative]."On college campuses, Higby and his group have become known for setting up debate tables modeled after Kirks style, with signs reading, "The left is violent! Lets Debate!"While critics argue the messaging can spark heated reactions, Higby noted the most recent Union Station incident unfolded without any signage present, where the only thing identifying his group were their MAGA hats."We want people fired up. We want people to be excited to talk about political issues, but what we don't invite people to do is touch us, and that's the problem," he said. "I think most of my takes are pretty reasonable. That's your problem, not my problemif you have such low impulse control that you can't stop yourself from using physical violence."Fox News Digital's Kristine Parks and Cortney O'Brien contributed to this report.

A Texas sheriff arrested by his own deputies and booked into his own jail in August after accusations of harassing female employees and retaliating against whistleblowers now faces a third charge of aggravated perjury, though a judge has ruled he may return to work under strict conditions while awaiting trial next year.FOX 4 Dallas reported that Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, already indicted on sexual harassment and retaliation charges, was hit Thursday with a third aggravated perjury count stemming from allegations he lied to a grand jury.King pleaded not guilty to all charges during his arraignment Thursday. The judge set his trial for Aug. 3, 2026, though the date could be moved earlier if both sides are ready.King had placed himself on leave after his arrest, but the judge ruled Thursday he could return to work while the case proceeds. Under the order, he may only be in his office three days a week between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., FOX 4 reported.FEDERAL JUDGE DEEMS FORMER CHICAGO ALDERMAN ACCUSED OF BRIBERY UNFIT FOR TRIALHe is also barred from contacting seven witnesses in the case, most of them sheriffs department employees and some of his accusers. A prosecuting attorney told FOX 4 that King must use a private entrance to enter and exit his office.A grand jury indicted King on Wednesday on the new charge of aggravated perjury, as well as two counts of felony retaliation against a witness and a single count of sexual harassment.King has been accused of sexually harassing multiple women at the sheriffs office over more than 18 months, allegations uncovered during a Texas Rangers investigation.KENTUCKY JUDGE KILLED IN CHAMBERS ACCUSED OF TRADING SEXUAL FAVORS FOR INFLUENCE AT WILD PARTIESThe accusations include repeated remarks about female employees weight, appearance, and clothing, and suggestions they should wear makeup to work, FOX 4 reported. He is also accused of offering perks or benefits to married women if they agreed to spend time with him.One woman alleged that King told her if she kept losing weight he would "do ungodly things to her." The same woman said that when she wore white slacks to work, King remarked, "Back in my younger days, you wouldnt want to know what I did to women wearing white pants."KYLE CHRISLEY SUES TENNESSEE COUNTY AND POLICE FOR $1.7M, CLAIMS FALSE ARREST AND EXCESSIVE FORCEDuring a tea-time gathering he hosted for female staff, King allegedly told them, "Dont tell people/your husbands, [the] sheriff puts his cream in your tea."After two employees reported the harassment, court documents allege that King retaliated by threatening them, including telling one woman he would have her arrested.He was arrested in August on the initial charges, with his own deputies booking him into the county jail before he posted bond.After placing himself on leave, Capt. Ben Arriola, his deputy, took over as acting sheriff, FOX 4 reported.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris revealed in her new book that she berated staffers for not adequately prepping her for an interview right before the election with YouTube personality Doctor Mike."What the f--- was that?" Harris asked her senior aides after a brief Zoom interview with Dr. Mikhail "Mike" Varshavski, according to her 2024 election memoir "107 Days."Harris wrote that one of her staffers, Kirsten Allen, had informed her that the interview on Nov. 1, 2024, would just be a "brief thing on the RFK appointment," referring to President Donald Trump announcing that he planned to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a "big role in health care" if elected.But Doctor Mike said in his introduction of Harris to his "Checkup" podcast that he wanted to ask about health care costs, anti-science rhetoric, barriers to primary care and women's health.KAMALA HARRIS' BOOK, MEDIA TOUR SLAMMED BY LIBERAL CRITICS AS 'EMBARRASSING' AND 'UNHELPFUL'Harris wrote of her thoughts at the time, "WTF?! This is clearly NOT 'a brief thing on RFK.'""Doctor Mike was deeply knowledgeable, warmed up on all these issues, and raring to go. As I would have been, had I not just been ambushed by an unscheduled in-depth interview, with no notice, at the end of a nineteen-hour day. I slid a scribbled note across the table: Wheres my briefing? The staff looked at each other. They had nothing," the former vice president continued in the book.Harris said that after the interview, another one of her staffers, Brian Fallon, tried to explain the rationale behind the sit-down."I raised my hand and stopped him midsentence," she wrote. "'Brian,' I said through gritted teeth, that was a rhetorical question.'"KAMALA HARRIS REJECTS IDEA THAT BUNGLED 'VIEW' INTERVIEW WAS TIPPING POINT IN CAMPAIGNDr. Mike reacted to the excerpt on social media.During the interview that was published Nov. 3, Harris criticized Kennedy as Doctor Mike raised concerns over Kennedy's potential role in a future Trump administration.Harris said she intended to win the election and was working hard to prevent things like Kennedy taking a position of influence. Trump went on to win the race and Kennedy now heads the Department of Health and Human Services.Harris' memoir has received mixed to negative reviews, even from progressive outlets, and some Democrats have panned it as divisive and unhelpful.The former vice president has also been criticized for admitting in the book that she wanted former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to be her running mate, but she decided that he was too big a "risk" because he's a gay man.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREHarris wrote that Buttigieg "would have been an ideal partner if I were a straight White man.""But we were already asking a lot of America: to accept a woman, a Black woman, a Black woman married to a Jewish man. Part of me wanted to say, Screw it, lets just do it. But knowing what was at stake, it was too big of a risk," she added. "And I think Pete also knew that to our mutual sadness."

Rudy Giulianis aides and allies have thrown themselves behind Andrew Cuomo instead of Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa in the race for New York mayor, according to reports.Joe Lhota, Giulianis former deputy mayor and the GOPs 2013 mayoral candidate, confirmed to the New York Post Thursday he is firmly in Cuomos camp.Lhota, who later served as Cuomos MTA chairman and has since changed his party affiliation to Democrat, framed the choice bluntly."Its a choice between a proven manager, a socialist, and a fruit loop," Lhota told the outlet."Of course Im going to be with Andrew," Lhota added.CUOMO OPPONENTS SLAM HIS RE-ENTRY INTO NYC MAYOR RACE, SAY CITY WANTS TO MOVE ON FROM EX GOVERNORAnthony Carbonetti, Giulianis former chief of staff and a senior adviser to his 2008 presidential campaign, echoed Lhota's sentiment.While praising Sliwa as a "great New Yorker," Carbonetti said the math simply isnt there for him to win the race. Instead, they warned, Sliwa risks becoming a spoiler."I dont want a socialist in charge of a $116 billion city budget," he said, criticizing Zohran Mamdanis proposal for fare-free buses as an invitation to turn them into "mobile homeless shelters."CUOMO OPPONENTS SLAM HIS RE-ENTRY INTO NYC MAYOR RACE, SAY CITY WANTS TO MOVE ON FROM EX GOVERNORFormer U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey, who served under George W. Bush and is a longtime Giuliani ally, also endorsed Cuomo in an op-ed published by theStaten Island Advance."Our city should not be put at risk of irreversible damage, which it would be if Mamdani is elected," he wrote, adding that Cuomo is "the most viable alternative."Mayor Eric Adams has already stunned the political world by announcing he will not seek re-election. President Donald Trump has also publicly dismissed Sliwas chances.CUOMO, ADAMS TRADE SHOTS OVER WHO SHOULD DROP OUT IN RACE AGAINST MAMDANI FOR NYC MAYOR"Look, Im a Republican, but Curtis is not exactly prime time," Trump said on Fox & Friends in September."Joe Lhota has been a Democrat since 2016. He worked for Andrew Cuomo. Big deal," said Sliwa adviser Rob Cole.Rudy Giuliani himself, now 81 and still a fixture in GOP politics, has yet to make an endorsement.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPPolling shows Mamdani with about a 20-point lead, but under 50 percent and leaving room for an upset if Cuomo can consolidate Republican and independent voters.

An Iowa congresswoman called for "radical accountability" Wednesday from the Des Moines Public Schools chair, whose former superintendent is entangled in an immigration scandal."Jackie Norris is out there calling for radical empathy for an illegal artist, an illegal con artist," Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, told Fox News' "America Reports." "And I'm calling for radical accountability for all these taxpayers and the parents that he fleeced in this process."Ian Andre Roberts resigned as superintendent after ICE arrested him Sept. 26 on accusations he was living in the U.S. illegally and had a prior weapons offense. ICE said agents found a gun, a hunting knife and $3,000 in cash in his vehicle.Roberts entered the U.S. from Guyana in 1999 and was issued a formal removal order in 2024, according to the Department of Homeland Security.DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD ACCEPTS SUPERINTENDENT'S RESIGNATION AFTER ICE ARRESTActing ICE Director Todd Lyons told Fox News that Roberts record stretches back further. He was arrested in 1994 on charges of vehicle theft and drug trafficking before reentering the U.S. in 1999.ILLEGAL ALIEN ARRESTED BY ICE FOUND REGISTERED AS ACTIVE DEMOCRAT VOTER IN BLUE STATEAs the Justice Department investigates the Iowa school districts potential illegal hiring practices, Hinson blamed Roberts' hiring on the school boards "complete and utter incompetency.""The Des Moines School District is a laughing stock right now," Hinson said. "And it shouldn't be. We should be educating students."Hinson and Norris, who previously served as Michelle Obamas chief of staff, are both running for the U.S. Senate seat that Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will vacate when she retires.Hinson argued her political opponent "does not have an ounce of credibility left" and addressed the consequences she wants to see.EX MICHELLE OBAMA AIDE LEADS DES MOINES SCHOOL BOARD'S DEFENSE OF SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED BY ICE"She should resign from the school board and step out of the race for the U.S. Senate," Hinson argued. "It's very clear she can't even run the bare minimum of hiring standards at the Des Moines Public Schools."Hinson went on to insist the former superintendents hiring process was done"behind closed doors.""I think that there are a lot more questions than answers at this point about their hiring practices and what they're doing," she said.Meanwhile, Norris called the school board a "victim of deception" in a statement Wednesday about Roberts' credentials."The Des Moines School Board is also a victim of deception by Dr. Roberts, one on a growing list that includes our students and teachers, our parents and community, our elected officials and Iowas Board of Educational Examiners, and others," Norris said. "We are committed to the community we serve and will find ways to improve our entire process as we move forward."The full statement addressed "speculation" surrounding Roberts' resume, which falsely indicated he earned a doctorate from Morgan State University.When Roberts was hired, the school board knew he did not graduate from Morgan State University, according to the board's statement.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe former superintendent also has an active voter status and is registered as a Democrat in Maryland despite not being a U.S. citizen.Norris did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

An antifascist student says they will hold an "Antifascist Tailgate" party on the University of Virginia campus Friday evening, where participants will burn American flags in response to a recent executive order by President Donald Trump.According to a flyer advertising the event, the demonstration is scheduled from 6 to 6:30 p.m. in a university parking lot ahead of the UVA volleyball game. The flyer, which depicts an American flag on a grill, promotes "hot dogs and burning flags."The flyer drew wider attention after White House rapid response strategist Greg Price shared it on X.Kirk Wolff, a University of Virginia Law School student and U.S. Navy veteran, circulated the flyer in a UVA law school group chat, inviting classmates to attend. He also attached a message titled, "Why I am Burning the Flag."TRUMP BANS FLAG BURNING AFTER YEARS OF RIOTING, LEFT-WING DESCRATION: TIMELINE OF OLD GLORY OFFENDERSWolff later confirmed to Fox News Digital that he organized the event on behalf of an unofficial group called the Friends Against Fascism Organization, or FAFO.In a statement, Wolff, who said he is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, argued the flag burning was not an act of disrespect but a symbolic protest against what he described as Trumps unlawful attempts to undermine democracy, chill dissent and overstep executive authority."The president does not get to say what the law is; that is solely the province of the judiciary," he said."He must be reminded that his political enemies are not military enemies, and that he cannot stop free speech, expression, and democracy," his statement continued. "Many of us, including myself, signed the dotted line and agreed to fight for these ideals. The actions this president has taken, between deploying troops to "war zone" cities and planning to use the military against dissenters who he terms the "enemy within" are far more disrespectful to the sacrifices of current and former service members than any flag burning, which has long been settled as protected speech. The president does not get to overturn that precedent with an EO, and his attempts to intimidate dissenters and chill speech is disgraceful. The true desecration of our flag has come from the Oval Office."TRUMP'S RENEWED CALLS TO JAIL AMERICAN FLAG BURNERS CLASHES WITH COURT PRECEDENTUniversity of Virginia Law School officials told Fox News Digital that Friends Against Fascism Organization is not an official student group and no approval was granted for the demonstration."'Friends Against Fascism'" is not an official student organization at UVA or the UVA School of Law and we have not received any request nor granted approval for an event of this nature," A UVA spokesperson said in a statement. "University officials are looking into the post to determine its legitimacy."The spokesperson added that people affiliated with the university may freely engage in expressive activity "in certain public spaces without approval, as long as they do so in a manner consistent with all relevant University policiesand federal, state and local laws."The protest comes after Trump in August signed an executive order directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute those who violate laws "in ways that involve desecrating the flag," and to pursue litigation that would clarify the scope of the First Amendment as it relates to flag desecration.In 1989, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that burning the American flag was protected speech under the First Amendment.

An illegal immigrant was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers after he entered their Houston office parking lot carrying a knife and crack pipe, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.Jose Andres Rodriguez-Torres voluntarily identified himself as Mexican when officers approached him, ICE confirmed.When he dropped to the ground, ICE agents noticed a sheathed knife at his waist before arresting him.VENEZUELAN MAN WANTED FOR RUSSIAN ROULETTE TORTURE ATTACK CAPTURED BY ICE AGENTS IN NORTH TEXASAnother search uncovered a glass pipe usually used to smoke crack cocaine.Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the incident, calling it a stark reminder of the daily risks officers face."A criminal illegal alien released by the Biden Administration and previously removed four times armed with a knife in a restricted parking lot outside an ICE office in Houston," McLaughlin said."These are the threats our officers face every day. Violence against federal law enforcement must end."ICE AGENTS CAPTURE CRIMINAL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF STALKING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALThe Mexican national was previously encountered by officers in Seattle in October 2024 after a burglary arrest but was released, ICE records show.ICE records confirm Rodriguez-Torres has illegally entered the United Statesfive times, making him a repeat offender under federal law, including one time in 2012 and three times in 2014 and another when he reentered the U.S. without inspection at an unknown date.TEXAS MAN ON PROBATION ALLEGEDLY CHASES ICE VEHICLE, DAMAGES IT AFTER ENFORCEMENT RAIDHouston is home to one of the largest ICE field offices in the nation.Rodriguez-Torres' arrest comes amid reports that threats and assaults against ICE officers have surged by more than 1,000% in recent years.Rodriguez-Torres will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Federal immigration officials say their Portland, Oregon, facility has come under nightly attack, with little help from local police because of political directives from city leaders.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Bill Melugin, Cammila Wamsley, director of Portlands ICE office, said the facility has faced violence for more than 100 consecutive nights, with Portland police largely absent under guidance from the mayor and city council."I just, I cant figure out whats happening at the FDA. Im totally baffled by it," Wamsley said, describing her frustration at seeing federal staff attacked outside the building while officers inside lack jurisdiction to intervene. "Its frustrating for us to watch people be attacked on the street and know that we dont have the authority to be able to really step in unless theres some nexus to federal law."She said nightly protests have escalated beyond chants and signs, with bottle rockets striking the ICE building, rocks shattering windows, lasers targeting officers eyes and barricades blocking vehicles.ANTI-ICE PORTLAND RIOTERS WITH GUILLOTINE CLASH WITH POLICE IN WAR-LIKE SCENESWamsley said protesters have followed ICE staff members home and doxxed at least six employees."Later, towards the evening and around dark, there are a lot of folks that come up dressed in all black," she explained. "They are here to wreak havoc. Theyll block our cars, throw paint, damage property, and even try to follow our folks home."She warned that when crowds swell quickly, the violence becomes more dangerous.ICE DIRECTOR REVEALS DANGEROUS NIGHTLY ANTIFA 'BATTLE' AS TRUMP PREPARES FEDERAL DEPLOYMENT TO PORTLAND"Weve seen it before. The folks here can go from a crowd of 50 to a crowd of 1,000 in 30 minutes," she explained. "Sometimes we only have 20 officers here. We would not be able to defend the building with that show of force."Wamsley said the Portland Police Department has been slow to respond and sometimes doesnt respond at all because of city policy. She explained that assaults have occurred outside and across the street from the building, but police have either taken too long to arrive or not shown up at all."That is not the stance they would take six blocks from here, but it is the stance they take with us because of guidance from the mayor and city council," Wamsley said.PORTLAND MAYOR DOUBLES DOWN ON SANCTUARY STATUS AFTER VIOLENT ANTI-ICE RIOTFox News Digital has reached out to the Portland mayors office and police department for comment.Still, Wamsley said ICE staff remain committed to their mission despite the unrest."The people that work here, are here to serve the American public," she said. "They are here to enforce the same immigration laws weve had in place since the 1950s. Nothing has changed in that regard. We come to work every day. We do our job the way we have been doing it, and well continue to do that."PORTLAND RAMPS UP PRESSURE ON ICE BUILDING WITH LAND USE VIOLATION NOTICETodd Rignel, assistant special agent for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Oregon, said federal agencies are targeting Antifa-linked groups they blame for organizing much of the unrest."Theyre not just facing HSI. Theyre facing the FBI, ATF, DEA, IRS all of these agencies," he said. "Thats a force to be reckoned with."The comments come as Portland remains a flashpoint for unrest, with the ICE facility at the center of nightly confrontations.President Donald Trump announced plans to send 200 National Guard troops to Portland to support immigration authorities. Officials said the troops would be stationed near protest areas.The warnings follow an attack on an ICE facility in Dallas on Sept. 24. Authorities said two detainees were killed and another was hospitalized after a gunman opened fire before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Investigators said shell casings recovered at the scene bore an "ANTI-ICE" message.Fox News Digitals Madison Colombo contributed to this report.