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July 18, 2024

CodePink Facing Death Threats After Republican Lawmaker Falsely Claims a Member Attacked Him
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In more news from the RNC, the peace group Code Pink is facing death
threats after a Republican congressmember accused one of its members of
"political violence" and branded the group "pro-Hamas." Code Pink says
Congressmember Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin falsely accused Nour
Jaghama, the group's Palestine campaign coordinator, of assault after he
shoved past her outside the RNC as people waited in line to be let into
the security zone. Jaghama, who was wearing a keffiyeh at the time of
the incident, was detained for 15 hours and charged with battery. Van
Orden, a former Navy SEAL, has a history of aggressive behavior,
including against fellow members of Congress.


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