'You got f**kin' nothin': Ketchup-covered, blindfolded frat pledges seen in viral police bodycam video — but no one's talking



Newly released police bodycam video from a 2024 alleged hazing incident at a University of Iowa fraternity house has been going viral.

A short clip of the incident posted on X was nearing 52 million views Friday evening, while a YouTube video clocking in at over an hour has eclipsed 250,000 views as the weekend commences.

'We finally found a pledge class that isn't the worst ever.'

The video shows dozens of shirtless pledges from the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity — some of them covered in ketchup and blindfolded — in a dark basement as police and firefighters converge on the bizarre scene after a fire alarm was activated, KCRG-TV reported.

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"This is the police department! This stops here! Who's in charge?" one officer asks in the video, after which a voice is heard saying, "They're upstairs."

Another official asks the group as a flashlight shines on them, "Does anyone want to be forthcoming about what's going on?"

But they're mum on the matter.

"Looks like we have quite a bit of hazing," one official is heard saying in the bodycam video.

One male wearing a white Iowa hoodie — and apparently drinking a beer and vaping — is seen in the raw clip apparently making life difficult for police at the scene.

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Image source: University of Iowa Police bodycam video screenshot, redacted

"You got f**kin' nothin'," he tells officers at one point. In another segment he tells a cop, "You guys can f**kin' leave, how 'bout that?" and "there's no hazing."

Officers found 56 pledges in two dark rooms during the incident, KCRG said.

"They're just messin' with them," one male, another apparent non-pledge, tells an officer after being asked what had been going on.

While no one appeared to reveal specifically who was in charge, the station did say the pledges "responded in unison" that no one was there against their will.

KCRG said prosecutors charged one arrestee with interference with official acts, but the charge was later dropped.

The University of Iowa suspended Alpha Delta Phi until the summer of 2029, the station said, adding that three fraternities presently are under suspension.

The "Circling Back" podcast, however, expressed quite a different perspective on the bodycam video, as one podcast participant noted, "We finally found a pledge class that isn't the worst ever."

The podcast crew also remarked that the frat pledges seemed decidedly less interested in obeying "actual law enforcement" than their frat leaders: "These guys need to be celebrated."

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Washington Commanders suspend exec who called team's players anti-gay, 'dumb as hell' in O'Keefe undercover video



The Washington Commanders suspended an executive who called the team's players anti-gay and "dumb as hell" in an undercover video from the O'Keefe Media Group, ESPN reported.

Vice president of content Rael Enteen met an O'Keefe undercover reporter on the dating app Hinge, the sports network said, citing a video from the media group, adding that Enteen and the female met twice at local restaurants. You can view the O'Keefe Media Group video here.

'The language used in the video runs counter to our values at the Commanders organization.'

Enteen told the undercover reporter that "over 50% of our roster is white religious, and God says, 'F*** the gays.' Their interpretation. I don't buy any of that. Another big chunk is low-income African-Americans that comes from a community that is inherently very homophobic," according to ESPN.

The sports network added that Enteen in the video said some players are "dumb as hell" and that smart ones don't stay that way after getting hit in the head too many times. ESPN also said players who "get their heads knocked around a few times" are more susceptible to conspiracy theories.

Enteen also said, "I don't think the commissioner of the NFL [Roger Goodell] hates gay people, hates black people. [Dallas Cowboys owner] Jerry Jones — who really runs the NFL — I think he hates gay people, black people," the sports network reported.

A Commanders' spokesperson said in a statement that "the language used in the video runs counter to our values at the Commanders organization. We have suspended the employee pending an investigation and will reserve further comment at this time," ESPN noted.

Enteen — who has been with the Commanders for four years after a two-year stint with the New York Jets — called the NFL's social justice initiatives "performative," the sports network said.

"It's not done out of the goodness of their heart," Enteen said, according to ESPN. "It's done because George Floyd changed the game. ... It's to make as much money as possible. The NFL cares about the bottom line, like any corporation, above all else."

Enteen added that the NFL "can faux prioritize DEI for the sake of good publicity" because the league makes so much money, the sports network said.

What's more, Enteen told the undercover reporter that "most of the fans are high-school-educated alcoholics"; he also called them "mouth breathers," ESPN reported.

Enteen also characterized his efforts to sell the idea three years ago that only water was leaking from pipes at the Commanders' stadium as akin to "state-run media," the sports network said.

The posts on Enteen's X account are protected.

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'We need to cut all their throats!' UK official arrested on suspicion of encouraging murder of anti-immigration protesters



A United Kingdom official was arrested after he called for the throats of anti-immigration protesters to be cut, the Independent reported.

Ricky Jones, who sits on the Dartford Borough Council, also was suspended by the Labour Party after his Wednesday outdoor speech before a "cheering crowd" in Walthamstow, east London, the outlet said.

'This horrific man needs arresting, and all those visibly clapping here should have this video sent to their bosses and families. There’s no place for this murderous talk anywhere in our society.'

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on Thursday posted video on X showing the speech in question. The Daily Mail reported that Jones in his "inflammatory speech" hollered, "They are disgusting, nasty fascists, and we need to cut all their throats and get rid of them all!" The clip shows him sliding his finger across his throat as he spoke; he then led a “free, free Palestine!" chant.

In addition, Jones "accused members of the far-right of putting National Front stickers with razor blades hidden behind them on trains," the Daily Mail added.

The Independent said Metropolitan Police posted a statement on X saying "officers have arrested a man aged in his 50s at an address in south-east London. He was held on suspicion of encouraging murder and for an offense under the Public Order Act. He is in custody at a south London police station.”

What's more, a Labour Party spokesperson said “this behavior is completely unacceptable, and it will not be tolerated. The councillor has been suspended from the party," the Independent reported.

Mike Galsworthy, chair of the anti-Brexit European Movement UK, noted on X that "this horrific man needs arresting, and all those visibly clapping here should have this video sent to their bosses and families. There’s no place for this murderous talk anywhere in our society.”

A deadly mass stabbing took place July 29 at a Taylor Swift-themed children's dance class in Southport, England, during which a 17-year-old male was accused of killing three and injuring numerous other victims. Officials initially said there was no evidence that terrorism was a motive, which angered many who accused the government of covering up evidence.

Police identified suspect Axel Rudakubana and charged him with three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder. Officials identified him as being from Cardiff but also noted that his parents are Rwandan.

Unrest and violence erupted the day after the stabbings and have spread across the U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the violence and blamed "far-right thuggery."

Radio host Glenn Beck, co-founder of Blaze Media, on Tuesday opined that "two-tier justice" — in which police more or less ignore Muslim immigrant crime but come down hard on non-Muslims — has been laid bare in the U.K. in the wake of the deadly knife attack.

This week, Austrian authorities arrested a 19-year-old male, accusing him of a terror plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. Authorities said he was radicalized by the Islamic State, "thinks it is right to kill infidels," and confessed he wanted to "kill as many people as possible."

Authorities found Islamic State group and al-Qaida material at the home of a second suspect in the terror plot — a 17-year-old male — and added that he was employed just days ago by a company providing services at the concert venue and was arrested by special police forces near the stadium, the Associated Press said.

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'I'M BACK!' YouTube restores Trump's ability to post videos



More than two years after blocking then-President Donald Trump from posting new content to his YouTube channel, the platform has reversed course and will once again allow the former president to upload videos.

Axios reported that the video platform's vice president of public policy, Leslie Miller, noted that the channel "is no longer restricted and the ability to upload new content is restored."

"We carefully evaluated the continued risk of real-world violence, balancing that with the importance of preserving the opportunity for voters to hear equally from major national candidates in the run up to an election," she said, according to the outlet. "This channel will continue to be subject to our policies, just like any other channel on YouTube."

Comments had also been disabled on Trump's videos, but that has also apparently been lifted, as people have been leaving comments on Friday.

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YouTube, like other platforms, took action against Trump's account in January 2021 — but the platforms have been reversing course.

Twitter reinstated Trump last year after billionaire business tycoon Elon Musk acquired the company. Meta announced in January 2023 that it would "be reinstating Mr. Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts in the coming weeks."

Trump, who announced in November 2022 that he is running for president again, has been communicating with supporters by sharing content on Truth Social. While he has not yet posted any content on Twitter since regaining access, he returned to YouTube and Facebook on Friday, sharing a video clip from his 2016 election victory speech along with the message, "I'M BACK!"

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Other figures, including Vivek Ramaswamy and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, are challenging Trump for the GOP presidential nomination. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has not announced a presidential run, is widely viewed as a figure who may throw his hat into the ring. Earlier this week, GOP Rep. Chip Roy of Texas issued a full-throated endorsement of the Sunshine State governor: "It's time for Ron DeSantis to be President of the United States," Roy declared.

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Radio broadcaster indefinitely suspended for 'illegal aliens' comment



Radio broadcaster Gary Hahn has been indefinitely suspended after mentioning "illegal aliens" during a broadcast.

While covering Duke's Mayo Bowl on Friday, Hahn gave the score of the Sun Bowl, saying that "amongst all the illegal aliens" in El Paso, the game stood at UCLA with 14 and Pittsburgh with 6.

\u201cAUDIO: Here\u2019s the clip that got NC State play-by-play announcer Gary Hahn suspended indefinitely.\n\n\u201cAmongst all the illegal aliens in El Paso,\u201d he says before listing the score of the Sun Bowl.\n\n@WRAL\u201d
— Keenan Willard (@Keenan Willard) 1672437346

"Learfield has suspended Wolfpack Sports Network play-by-play announcer Gary Hahn from his agreement indefinitely following comments made during today’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl radio broadcast," Wolfpack Sports Properties general manager Kyle Winchester noted in a statement relayed by NC State, according to newsobserver.com

El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser declared a state of emergency earlier this month as the area grappled with an influx of migrants, according to CNN.

"The City and OEM continue sending roving teams to the various areas where migrants are congregating to provide transportation services and/or temporary shelter. The City has initiated the use of three (3) hotels to use as emergency shelter hotels to ensure individuals and families are able to get off the streets and out of the freezing temperatures," a December 20 government press release noted. "The City and OEM are also preparing the use of the El Paso Convention Center to expand shelter services later this week."

Sun Bowl Association executive director Bernie Olivas announced that the Fan Fiesta was cancelled, mentioning the use of the convention center for migrants — the festivities had been slated to occur at the El Paso Convention Center.

"As the Tony the Tiger Fan Fiesta presented by El Paso LIVE was cancelled due to the humanitarian efforts that are currently being held in the El Paso Convention Center, the Sun Bowl Association is now hosting the Battle of the Bands and other events from the Fan Fiesta at Freedom Crossing beginning at 4 p.m. (MT) on Thursday, Dec. 29," the Sun Bowl Association noted.

Twitter account suspended after menacing tweet saying Matt Walsh, Chaya Raichik, and others 'should have to fear for their lives more'



A Twitter account has been suspended after suggesting that Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik, conservative commentator Matt Walsh, Gays Against Groomers founder Jaimee Michell, and YouTuber Tim Pool should have to be afraid for their lives.

"Chaya Raichik, Tim Pool, Matt Walsh, Jaimee Michell, et al have been way too comfortable lately. I personally think they should have to fear for their lives more," an account with the handle @hoot_little tweeted, according to a screenshot.

Libs of TikTok posted a screenshot that showed Greg Price retweeting the menacing post and asking Elon Musk whether it is "still against Twitter's terms of service to threaten people's lives?"

Musk responded in the affirmative, tweeting, "Yes."

\u201cThank you, @elonmusk\u201d
— Libs of TikTok (@Libs of TikTok) 1669244286

Since taking over Twitter, Musk has reinstated some previously banned accounts, the most high profile of which was the account of former President Donald Trump. Musk reinstated Trump's account after posting a Twitter poll — a majority of votes in the poll supported restoring the former president's account.

Earlier this year, before acquiring Twitter, Musk was critical of the company's move to banish Trump from the platform and said that if he owned Twitter, he would undo the ban. He also noted that he believes permanent bans should be very "rare" and reserved for targeting illegitimate accounts, like spam and scam accounts. Musk has recently indicated that he will not reinstate Alex Jones, who was permanently suspended from the social media platform in 2018.

Musk posted a poll on Wednesday asking whether Twitter should grant a mass amnesty to suspended accounts.

"Should Twitter offer a general amnesty to suspended accounts, provided that they have not broken the law or engaged in egregious spam?" Musk asked. So far, a majority of votes have been cast in favor Musk's proposal.

\u201cShould Twitter offer a general amnesty to suspended accounts, provided that they have not broken the law or engaged in egregious spam?\u201d
— Elon Musk (@Elon Musk) 1669225589