A man who has a twisted, revisionist theory about the Holocaust and the history of Jewish suffering has a real chance to become the mayor of the largest populated Jewish city outside of Israel.Let that sink in. A man who was asked to condemn "Globalize the Intifada," a violent, vicious series of uprisings against Jews across Israel, and refused to do so may become mayor of New York City."To me, ultimately, what I hear in so many is a desperate desire for equality and equal rights in standing up for Palestinian human rights,"Zohran Mamdani said, notably with no regrets.TRUMP SLAMS TOTAL NUT JOB MAMDANI FOR NOT CONDEMNING GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA PHRASEHe never backed down, and instead of apologizing to the Jewish community, decided to take a moment to speak about Islamophobia. Yes, that is a very real issue, and one I have worked hard to combat myself throughout my own career. But this was a moment for Mamdani to show the Jewish world that he is empathetic and can admit when he made a mistake.He didnt.He just said: "It pains me to be called an antisemite." Well, if Jewish leaders are calling you an antisemite, including the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, maybe you should speak with us to see why we believe this is so.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONA mayor who openly protested Jewish students on campus and started aStudents for Justice in Palestine chapter will certainly not be friendly to Jews who dont fit his tokenized criteria of what makes a good Jew.His support of BDS is another shocking reality that Jewish New Yorkers may face if he wins the November general election. Simply put, anti-Zionism is the latest form of antisemitism. Anti-Zionism denies Jews the right to self-defense. Anti-Zionism denies the historical connection between the Jewish people and the land of Israel.Furthermore, according to Politico, this is a man who refused to co-sponsor a billcondemning the Holocaust. His rhetoric is simply unacceptable and indefensible. Since that article, Mamdani accused Politico of making "baseless accusations" and "falsely claiming that I refused to condemn the Holocaust," the publication reported at the time.In May 2024, Mamdani introduced the antisemitic"Not on Our Dime" bill, seeking to strip Jewish nonprofits supporting Israel of their tax-exempt status. Needless to say, it was rejected as a "nonstarter" by New York lawmakers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONImagine what would have happened in New York City if Iran and Israels 12-day war took place with Mamdani as mayor. Do you think Jewish New Yorkers would feel safe? Do you think there would be extra protection at synagogues and Jewish events?The answer, emphatically, is no.In April, theNYPD reported 41 antisemitic hate crimes, the highest since 45 incidents in June 2024. I am truly worried to speculate what will happen if Mamdani becomes mayor and the antisemitic gangs hes associated with feel empowered.This is a challenging time for Jewish New Yorkers. In the words often attributed to the Anglo-Irish philosopher and statesman Edmund Burke, "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."We call on men and women of goodwill from all faiths and ethnicities to raise their voices in screaming protest and to call out Mamdanis blatant antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric and diatribe.

FIRST ON FOX: A bipartisan pair of lawmakers has proposed authorizing President Donald Trump to transfer B-2 stealth bombers and 30,000-pound "bunker buster" bombs to Israel if Iran is found to still be developing a nuclear weapon after last weeks strikes.The legislation, proposed by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the Bunker Buster Act, which would allow Trump to "take actions to ensure Israel is prepared for all contingencies if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon."B-2 bomber pilots launched 14 bunker buster bombs on Irans top three nuclear sites, in a move that Trump claims "totally obliterated" the Iranian regimes nuclear program.Israel, for its part, hit a number of Iranian sites and took out top military brass. However, it doesnt possess the 30,000-pound GBU 57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, precision-guided munition bombs developed for the U.S. Air Force. The 20-foot-long weapons can travel 200 feet deep inside a target before exploding.TRUMP WOULD STRIKE IRAN 'WITHOUT QUESTION' IF IT RESTARTS NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROGRAMAs of 2024, the U.S. had 19 B-2s in operation. It does not transfer custody of its B-2 stealth bombers to any of its allies."Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror, and one of Americas top enemies, can never have a nuclear weapon. Thats why I strongly supported our military actions earlier this month. Iran has killed scores of Americans, including our service members, and repeatedly attacked our key democratic ally, Israel. Israel must be able to defend herself against Iran, and ensure that Iran cannot rebuild its nuclear capabilities," Gottheimer said in a statement."This bill gives the President the authority to equip Israel with the tools and training they need to deter Tehran and make the world a safer place," said Lawler.The International Atomic Energy Agencys (IAEA) Chair Rafael Grossitold Radio France Internationale the centrifuges at Irans underground Fordow nuclear site are "no longer operational," after the U.S. strikes.EXPERTS GAUGE SUCCESS OF 'BUNKER BUSTER' BOMBS DROPPED BY US ON IRAN NUCLEAR SITESHowever, some have questioned whether Iran may have attempted to move its stock of enriched uranium away from the sites that were targeted, but Grossi told CBS over the weekend that Iran may again begin enriching uranium in a "matter of months.""The capacities they have are there. They can have, you know, in a matter of months, I would say, a few cascades of centrifuges spinning and producing enriched uranium, or less than that. But as I said, frankly speaking, one cannot claim that everything has disappeared and there is nothing there," he said.WHY ONLY BUNKER BUSTER BOMBS COULD REACH IRANS UNDERGROUND FORDOW NUCLEAR FACILITY"It is clear that there has been severe damage, but its not total damage," Grossi added. "Iran has the capacities there; industrial and technological capacities. So if they so wish, they will be able to start doing this again."Meanwhile, after a Houthi strike on Israel, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested the U.S. send B-2 bombers to Yemen to strike Houthi targets."We thought we were done with missiles coming to Israel, but Houthis just lit one up over us in Israel. Fortunately, Israel's incredible interception system means we go to the shelter & wait until all clear. Maybe those B2 bombers need to visit Yemen!"B-2 bomber planes traveled to Yemen to strike Houthi targets in October 2024.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian enacted a law passed by the countrys parliament last week that would end Tehrans cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).The legislation was approved within days of the U.S. carrying out Operation Midnight Hammer, in which it struck three major nuclear sites in Iran: Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow.The law stipulates that any future inspection of Irans nuclear facilities by the IAEA must be approved by the countrys Supreme National Security Council, according to Reuters. Iran maintains that the IAEA sided with the U.S. and Israel in the recent conflict. Additionally, Tehran claims that the IAEAs resolution in early June paved the way for Israels strikes.IRANS NUCLEAR CAPABILITIES CRUSHED, BUT REGIMES DESIRE FOR THE BOMB MAY PERSISTPezeshkians order reportedly had no timetable or details about what the suspension of cooperation would entail, The Associated Press reported.IAEA head of Media, Multimedia and Public Outreach Section and spokesperson Fredrik Dahl told Fox News Digital that the agency was still awaiting confirmation from Iran.Nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have been on pause since Israel launched Operation Rising Lion. Iran then wavered on whether it would continue the talks, claiming that the U.S. was complicit in Israels actions. However, President Donald Trump appeared hopeful that the two countries would return to the table, even after the U.S. historic strikes. On June 25, the president told reporters that the U.S. would talk with Iran the following week.UN'S ATOMIC AGENCY'S IRAN POLICY GETS MIXED REVIEWS FROM EXPERTS AFTER US-ISRAEL 'OBLITERATE' NUCLEAR SITESIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently told CBS News that "the doors for diplomacy will never slam shut." However, he also cast doubt on Trumps timeline for when talks would resume."I dont think negotiations will restart as quickly as that," Araghchi told CBS News. "In order for us to decide to reengage, we will have to first ensure that America will not revert back to targeting us in a military attack during the negotiations."While Trumps critics have argued that the administration has exaggerated the extent of the damage to Irans nuclear sites, parties involved in the conflict seemingly agreed on the status of the facilities. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei acknowledged that the sites were "badly damaged" in an interview with Al Jazeera.

The University of Pennsylvania took swift action on Tuesday to adhere to the resolution agreement reached with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights after an investigation found that UPenn violated Title IX during the 2021-22 season because of the inclusion of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.As part of that resolution, UPenn agreed to restore individual titles and records to those female athletes that were "misappropriated by male athletes allowed to compete in female categories."However, while the universitys website was updated to remove Thomas name from a trio of records the former swimmer set during that season, the website still acknowledged Thomas record with a note regarding NCAA eligibility rules at the time.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS"NOTE: Competing under eligibility rules in effect at the time, Lia Thomas set program records in the 100, 200 and 500 freestyle during the 2021-22 season," the annotation read.Thomas became the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title. During competition, Thomas set multiple individual program records, including the 500 freestyle race which resulted in a national title.According to UPenns website, Anna Kalandadzes record of 4:37.21 set in 2024 in the 500 free was restored as the new record. Kayla Fu, a freshman at UPenn, had her 2025 record in the 100 free restored as the new record.SEC MCMAHON OPENS UP ON HISTORIC UPENN TITLE IX AGREEMENT AND NEXT STEPS IN FIGHT TO SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTSAdditionally, former UPenn swimmer Virginia Burns, who set the 200 free record with a time of 1:45.51 in 2017, had her record restored as the top time.The Education Department previously launched an investigation into UPenn on Feb. 6. The Trump administration later froze $175 million in funding for the school on March 20 for failing to comply with an executive order. Then, on April 28, the Education Department's Office of Civil Rights announced its investigation concluded that UPenn did violate Title IX in its handling of the Thomas situation.As a result of this weeks resolution agreement, UPenn agreed to restore records and issue apologies to female athletes impacted by those violations."While Penns policies during the 2021-2022 swim season were in accordance with NCAA eligibility rules at the time, we acknowledge that some student-athletes were disadvantaged by these rules," Penn President J. Larry Jameson said in a statement released by the university on Tuesday."We recognize this and will apologize to those who experienced a competitive disadvantage or experienced anxiety because of the policies in effect at the time."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

California is leading a coalition with 19 other states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration for transferring Medicaid data to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which houses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Democrat Attorney General Rob Bonta said the federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Northern District of California represents the 28th time in 23 weeks or more than once a week that California is challenging the president in court."Upon information and belief, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) handed over a trove of individuals protected health data obtained from States, including California, Illinois, and Washington, to other federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)," the complaint says. "Millions of individuals health information was transferred without their consent, and in violation of federal law."Those states allow non-U.S. citizens to enroll in Medicaid programs that they say pay for their expenses using only state taxpayer dollars. The Associated Press first reported last month that the sharing of data by HHS to DHS included addresses, names, social security numbers, immigration status and claims data for enrollees in those states.DHS: ASSAULTS ON ICE NOW UP NEARLY 700% OVER SAME TIME LAST YEAR"In doing so, the Trump administration silently destroyed longstanding guardrails that protected the publics sensitive health data and restricted its use only for purposes that Congress has authorized, violating federal laws including the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)," the lawsuit says. The complaint alleges violations of several other federal privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, known as HIPPA.HHS has claimed that the transfer of data to DHS is meant "to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them.""But Congress itself extended coverage and federal funds for emergency Medicaid to all individuals residing in the United States, even those who lack satisfactory immigration status," the complaint says. "The States have and will continue to verify individuals eligibility for federally funded Medicaid services using established federal systems and cooperate with federal oversight activities to ensure that the federal government pays only for those Medicaid services that are legally authorized."Attorneys general from Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington joined the suit."President Trump, Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are weaponizing Medicaid to fuel their anti-immigration campaign," Bonta said at a virtual press conference. "Theyre threatening the personal health data of 78.4 million individuals who are enrolled in Medicaid and the childrens health insurance program, CHIP, for their mass surveillance and federal immigration enforcement plans.""This isnt about cutting waste or going after fraud," Bonta said. "This is about going after vulnerable people who entrusted the state and the federal government to help them access health care, a basic human right."The complaint says they intend to "protect their State Medicaid programs, and to prevent them from being used in service of an anti-immigrant crusade, or other purposes unrelated to administration of those programs."Under Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz's leadership, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) "is aggressively cracking down on states that may be misusing federal Medicaid funds to subsidize care for illegal immigrants - that includes California," HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "This oversight effort supported by lawful interagency data sharing with DHS is focused on identifying waste, fraud, and systemic abuse.""HHS acted entirely within its legal authority and in full compliance with all applicable laws to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them," Nixon added. "We are not only protecting taxpayer dollars we are restoring credibility to one of Americas most vital programs. The American people deserve accountability. HHS is delivering it."FEDERAL JUDGE REFUSES TO BLOCK TRUMP'S LA NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT ON NEWSOM'S TIMEFRAMEThe plaintiffs claim their states "will lose federal funds as fear and confusion stemming from the disclosures cause noncitizens and their family members to disenroll, or refuse to enroll, in emergency Medicaid for which they are otherwise eligible, leaving States and their safety net hospitals to foot the bill for federally mandated emergency healthcare services.""States will also ultimately bear the negative public health costs associated with reduced utilization of healthcare for childbirth and other emergency conditions," the complaint says. "Meanwhile, the public will suffer irreparable damage due to increased morbidity and mortality."Bonta noted Californias Medi-Cal program provides public healthcare coverage for one out of every three Californians, including more than two million noncitizens. Because not all noncitizens are eligible for federally funded Medi-Cal services, California uses state-only funds to provide a version of the Medi-Cal program to all eligible state residents, "regardless of their immigration status," he said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"The Trump Administration has upended longstanding privacy protections with its decision to illegally share sensitive, personal health data with ICE. In doing so, it has created a culture of fear that will lead to fewer people seeking vital emergency medical care," Bonta added in a statement. "Im sickened by this latest salvo in the Presidents anti-immigrant campaign. Were headed to court to prevent any further sharing of Medicaid data and to ensure any of the data thats already been shared is not used for immigration enforcement purposes."The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Americans heading to the beach for Independence Day weekend may want to check if the waters are OK for swimming or wading.Warnings of high bacteria levels from public health officials have begun popping up in various states coast to coast.Vibrio is a bacterium that naturally lives in coastal waters, causing fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).RARE 'TSUNAMI' ROLL CLOUD HOVERS OVER BEACHGOERS IN POPULAR DESTINATION SPOTOn the West Coast, California officials in San Diego issued many warnings and closures of popular beaches, noting that some "bacteria levels exceed health standards."Two counties in Long Island, New York, have issued similar advisories.Suffolk County health officials posted, "Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore, Ronkonkoma Beach in the Town of Islip, and Sayville Marina Park Beach in Sayville are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria."The beaches will reopen when further testing reveals bacteria levels have dropped to acceptable levels, said the press release.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThree Nassau County beaches Hewlett Point, Island Park, and Phillip Healey Beach are under advisory after heavy rainfall, according to the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH)."Stormwater runoff may have impacted water quality at 3 South Shore beaches. As a precaution, NCDOH is advising against swimming at these locations. Stormwater runoff can raise bacteria levels, possibly exceeding NYS standards for safe bathing," said an NCDOH press release.In Massachusetts, nearly 20 beaches were closed as of Wednesday morning.Seventeen beaches are listed on the Massachusetts Department of Health "Beaches Dashboard," due to bacteria levels.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleWashington state lists advisories to "stay out of the water" at seven beaches with "high bacteria" in King County, according to its website.The Prairie State lists 34 advisories on their Illinois government website.There are 80,000 cases of the infection reported each year, according to the CDC.Michigan has nine beaches closed due to high bacteria levels from "wildlife" and "storm water runoff."Four beaches in the Great Lake State also have contamination advisories.

Three people including a child were rescued by the Florida Coast Guard earlier this week after their sailing vessel became partially submerged near the Bahamas, according to authorities.A good Samaritan called the Coast Guard Seventh District watchstanders around midnight on Monday to report a "family in distress" in the waters of Plana Cays, located approximately 350 nautical miles from the southeastern coast of the Sunshine State.The two adults and an 8-year-old child were located aboard a life raft at approximately 7 a.m. by the guardsmen of the Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew.COAST GUARD RESCUES 2 AFTER SMALL PLANE DECLARES EMERGENCY, CRASHES NEAR CONNECTICUT AIRPORT"Our aircrews train very hard for moments like this, and we are thankful to have played a role in the safe rescue of this family of three," Lt. Andrew Boyle, a Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater Jayhawk aircraft commander, said in a statement.SEVERAL PEOPLE HOSPITALIZED IN FLORIDA AFTER COAST GUARD RESPONDS TO SEPARATE HOLIDAY BOATING INCIDENTSDramatic video footage released by the guardsmen shows the crew lifting each individual family member to safety using helicopter rescue baskets seven hours after authorities received the initial call for help.The family was subsequently transported to Bahamian authorities in Great Inagua, according to the Coast Guard. No injuries were reported and the boats owner is coordinating with commercial salvage to organize the vessels recovery.COAST GUARD RESCUES 4 PASSENGERS FROM CAPSIZED BOAT OFF FLORIDA COAST; 1 DEAD, 5 STILL MISSING"We urge mariners to carry a radio and an emergency distress beacon in case they find themselves in a similar situation," Boyle added. "It could help save their lives."The U.S. Coast Guard did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.

"Chrisley Knows Best" star Todd Chrisley recalled how he allegedly clashed behind bars with "Varsity Blues" college admission scandal mastermind Rick Singer.In May, Todd, 57, and his wife Julie, 52, who were incarcerated after being convicted of federal bank fraud and tax evasion, were released from federal prison after they received pardons from President Donald Trump. During a joint appearance on their daughter Savannah Chrisley's "Unlocked" podcast on Tuesday, Todd and Julie reflected on their experiences when they were serving time in separate facilities in Kentucky and Florida."Daddy almost got sent to [a different] county one time," Savannah, 27, remembered."What? When I jumped on that guy? About you?" Todd asked, referring to Singer, who was his fellow inmate at Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida.CHRISLEY CHILDREN CELEBRATE TRUMP'S PLAN TO PARDON REALITY TV PARENTS IN FRAUD, TAX EVASION CASETodd went on to slam Singer, branding the former basketball coach a "snitch who told on Lori Loughlin and her husband [fashion designer husbandMossimo Giannulli]." He claimed that Singer denied his cooperation with the federal investigation."He was talking smack, saying that, you know, he didn't wear a wire. He never told on anyone. The Feds set him up. This, that and the other," the former reality star alleged."He came and asked me, he said, Have you started your book? And I said, 'No.' He said, 'I've started working on mine.' And I said, 'Well, I hope that the first chapter introduces you as the biggest snitch in America,'" Toddclaimed.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"I told him about Felicity and Bill [Huffman's husband William H. Macy, who was not charged in the scandal] and Lori and them, and I said, 'I don't want to ever have another conversation with you.'" Todd said. "And so, he turned around and walked out."However, Todd said that he had another encounter with Singer months later in which he claimed that the former businessman spoke disparagingly of Savannah and her advocacy for her parents' release."He was talking s--- about Savannah, 'cause that's when s--- already started pulling to Barbara Walters and exposing everything in the BOP [Federal Bureau of Prisons]," Todd claimed. "So he started talking smack. And so I just walked up to him and I said, 'I'm gonna say this one more time. I'm already in prison,'" Todd continued. "I said, 'I will rip your head off and s--- down your neck if you talk about my child again.'""And I meant what I said," he added. "I was like, I dont need you to be afraid of me. Just be aware that if my daughters name comes out of your mouth again, I will rip your head off and s--- down your neck.'"Todd explained that he "never had another problem" with Singer, noting that their heated interactions were "really the only issue" he had during his incarceration.Singer's lawyer did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Singer was the ringleader behind the 2019 college admissions scandal in which he received payments totaling over $25 million from numerous parents, including the "Full House" actress and "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman, to help their children gain acceptance into some of the nation's most selective schools with bogus test scores and athletic credentials.Singer began secretly cooperating with investigators and worked with the FBI to record hundreds of phone calls and meetings before the arrest of dozens of parents and athletic coaches in March 2019.In 2023, Singer was sentenced to 42 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, obstruction of justice and conspiracy to defraud the United States. He was also ordered to pay $10 million in restitution to the federal government.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERLoughlin, Giannulli and Huffman also served prison time for their involvement in the case authorities dubbed "Operation Varsity Blues."After spending 16 months at the Federal Prison Camp Pensacola, Singer was released in August 2024 to serve out his sentence at a half-way house in Los Angeles.Prior to their presidential pardons, Todd and Julie were serving a combined 19-year prison sentence. The pair were released on May 28, and have consistently maintained their innocence.

The longrunning UniversityofIdaho homicide case has reached a decisive turn: Bryan Kohberger, the former WashingtonState University criminology Ph.D. student accused of killing four undergraduates in 2022, is expected to plead guilty when he returns to court Wednesday after accepting a deal.The deal involves Kohberger agreeing to plead guilty in exchange for four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, waiving all appeals and sparing himself the death penalty, according to sources close to the case.A formal change of plea hearing is set for 11 a.m. local time Wednesday in Boise's Ada County Courthouse. If the agreement is accepted by the judge, sentencing is expected before the end of July, closing one of Idahos most closely watched criminal cases.Here's a timeline of the events leading up to Kohberger's plea deal.BRYAN KOHBERGER EXPECTED TO OFFICIALLY PLEAD GUILTY: WHATS NEXT"Saturday is for the girls," read a sign seen hanging through one of the windows at 1122 King Road, an off-campus rental house in Moscow, Idaho, which was home to five University of Idaho students.These included Madison Mogen, a 21-year-old senior majoring in marketing; her best friend Kaylee Goncalves, also 21, who had recently moved out but was visiting for the weekend; Xana Kernodle, a 20-year-old junior majoring in marketing; and two other roommates.Though not a roommate, Ethan Chapin, Kernodles 20-year-old boyfriend, was staying overnight at the house and was among the four victims. The two surviving roommates were both home at the time but were unharmed during the attack.BRYAN KOHBERGER ACCEPTS PLEA DEAL IN IDAHO STUDENT MURDERS CASEOn the frigid night of Nov. 12, 2022, roommates Mogen and Goncalves ended an evening at Moscows CornerClub and a downtown food truck, while Kernodle and Chapin walked back from the SigmaChi fraternity house only 200 yards away.Shortly after 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, police say a lone intruder entered 1122 King Road and fatally stabbed the four students in a blitz that lasted roughly 15minutes.The investigation led authorities to Kohberger, a criminology Ph.D. student at Washington State University. He was arrested in December 2022 in Pennsylvania after forensic evidence linked him to the murders, including DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene and cellphone data placing him near the victims' home multiple times.Kohberger was extradited to Idaho on Jan. 4, 2023. He had waived his right to an extradition hearing in Pennsylvania the previous day. He was booked into the Latah County Jail in Moscow, Idaho.On May 17, 2023, a grand jury in Latah County, Idaho, indicted Kohberger on five felony charges: four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary.BRYAN KOHBERGER ALLEGEDLY SEARCHED PICTURES OF FEMALE STUDENTS, SOME WERE CLOSE TO ALLEGED VICTIMSOn May 22, 2023, Kohberger was arraigned in Latah County on charges including four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. During the arraignment, Kohberger chose to "stand silent," meaning he did not enter a plea.As a result, the judge entered not guilty pleas on his behalf.On June 26, 2023, Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson filed a formal notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Kohberger. This filing occurred within the 60-day window mandated by Idaho law following Kohberger's arraignment on May 22, 2023.Defendant waives right to a speedy trial, postponing proceedings. Kohberger's attorney, Anne Taylor, cited the need for additional time to prepare the defense.Kohberger accepts a plea deal: guilty pleas in exchange for life without parole and a waiver of appeals.Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students as part of a plea deal that allows him to avoid the death penalty.Under the terms of the agreement, Kohberger will plead guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary, according to sources close to the case. In exchange, prosecutors will recommend four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole.He will also waive his right to appeal the convictions or sentences.He may not have to explain the crime as part of the plea agreement, a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital Tuesday. The agreement must be approved by Judge Steven Hippler, with a formal plea hearing scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, at 11 a.m. MT."By taking a plea deal, Bryan Kohberger has insulated himself from a sentence that would require his execution," Idaho defense lawyer Edwina Elcox, who has had cases in front of Hippler, told Fox News Digital. "Only a jury can sentence him to death. Regardless, he will likely spend the rest of his life in prison, without the possibility of ever being in society again."The Idaho defense lawyer further described the decision as "a good deal" for Kohberger, who could have faced execution by firing squad in Idaho if convicted of the four murders."[I]f death is off the table, this is a good deal. From all the information that came out, it was becoming an insurmountable task to mount a defense. I would expect that Judge Hippler will make him allocute to the crimes though," Elcox said before more details of Kohberger's deal emerged.BRYAN KOHBERGER SELFIE FROM DAYS BEFORE ARREST SEEN FOR FIRST TIMESteve Goncalves told NewsNation Monday the plea deal decision is "anything but justice." He further commended law enforcement for their work in investigating the case, noting that "the failure was at the court level.""The fault is in leadership and the people that you place this evidence upon. They were weak," Goncalves said.Members of Kernodle's family also condemned the plea deal. Her aunt, Kim Kernodle, told TMZ that relatives were vehemently opposed to the idea when Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson's office first raised it over the weekend.However, Chapin's family indicated in a statement that they are "in support of the plea bargain" and will be present in Boise on Wednesday.Fox News Digital's Audrey Conklin contributed to this report.

The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial reached a verdict on all counts Wednesday.The jury found Diddy not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He was found guilty on both counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.A federal RICO violation can result in a 20-year sentence. The transportation to engage in prostitution charge could carry a sentence of up to 10 years, while sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion may carry a 20-year sentence.DIDDY JURY DEADLOCKED AFTER RAPPER'S DEFENSE PLAYED HIGH STAKES POKER': EXPERTDiddy returned to the courtroom wearing another beige sweater while the jury continued deliberating. He hugged his lawyers and waved to his mother and a supporter who was whispering, "Hi Diddy" to him. The rapper also made the heart symbol with his hand.Combs then spoke to the court marshals briefly before standing and facing his family. He said a brief prayer, asking God to watch over his family and bless the jurors. The family all bowed their heads and said "amen" when Diddy finished. The family then clapped.On Tuesday, after nearly 14 hours of deliberation, the jury revealed they had reached a verdict on four of the five counts Diddy faces.The jury indicated they couldn't reach a unanimous decision on the racketeering charge, one of the most serious counts against the disgraced music mogul.After receiving the fourth note of substance from the jury, the court directed them to continue deliberating on the racketeering conspiracy. The jury was brought out and a portion of the instructions were re-read by Judge Arun Subramanian.When the jury was brought back into the courtroom, the judge asked them to keep deliberating, saying it is their duty to discuss among themselves and form opinions. Judge Subramanian said the jurors must reach a unanimous verdict, but must not give up their convictions merely to return a verdict or satisfy the rest of the jurors. The jury was then dismissed back to the jury room.WATCH: CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY NOT SURPRISED' BY PARTIAL VERDICT IN DIDDY TRIALDIDDY JURY REACHES PARTIAL VERDICT IN SEX TRAFFICKING, RACKETEERING TRIALJurors began deliberating on Monday, June 30, after hearing seven weeks of trial testimony. The prosecution chose to rest the case on June 24. Special Agent Joseph Cerciello was the final witness to take the stand for the prosecution, making him the 34th person to testify. Diddy's defense called no witnesses.Diddy pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. The disgraced music mogul was arrested in September 2024, months after Homeland Security Investigations raided the Los Angeles and Miami homes of the rapper.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSDuring closing arguments, Diddy's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, insisted the rapper was innocent. He noted that it takes courage for a juror to acquit. "Return him to his family who have been waiting for him."He also accused the prosecution of bringing a "fake trial" against Diddy, claiming the government went after his "private sex life."According to his lawyer, none of the prosecution witnesses testified to engaging in racketeering. Agnifilo pointed out the disgraced music mogul's former employees all described working for him as hard, but also said it was like "going to Harvard Business School."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERBefore the defense's closing arguments, the government explained how the trial testimony proved each charge against Diddy two counts of sex trafficking, racketeering and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution over the course of roughly four hours.The government emphasized in their argument that Diddy ran an alleged criminal enterprise with full control. The prosecution pointed out that the jury heard testimony, saw texts, viewed bank records and heard audio allegedly showing the "Last Night" rapper committing crime after crime for decades.Prosecutors argued the disgraced music mogul used his inner circle, money and influence to cover up the alleged crimes he committed."Over the last several weeks, youve learned a lot about Sean Combs," Slavik said at the start of closing statements. "Hes a leader of a criminal enterprise.He doesnt take no for an answer."