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Man Threatens to Execute Trump for Treason, Then Seeks Presidential Pardon, DOJ Reports

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FILE – President Donald Trump speaks to the media, Friday, June 27, 2025, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File).

An Oregon man is facing accusations of threatening to kill the president through a series of text messages sent to his probation officer, just weeks after being released from prison for previous threats against Donald Trump. The man, identified as 47-year-old Diedrich Holgate, allegedly issued these menacing messages while under probation.

According to a federal petition for his arrest, Holgate sent a text stating, “Trump’s gonna fkn pardon me or I’ll kill him!!!!!” Additionally, he reportedly warned his probation officer, saying, “I’m done playin. Dead Dead Dead.”

Holgate, originally from Texas, was convicted and sentenced last year after making numerous threats to kill both Trump and Joe Biden. These threats were communicated through social media posts, direct messages to the White House, and calls to the U.S. Secret Service throughout 2024.

In a June 2024 phone call to the Secret Service’s Washington Field Office, as outlined in his federal indictment, Holgate declared, “The president is going to die,” and asserted, “I have the right to kill the president.” He emphasized his indifference by stating, “I don’t care if it is Trump or Biden.”

“The president is going to die,” Holgate said during a June 2024 call to the Secret Service’s Washington Field Office, according to his federal indictment. “I have the right to kill the president,” he added. “I don’t care if it is Trump or Biden.”

In August 2024, Holgate called back and said, “I will hang his ass for treason,” along with promising to “f—ing kill everybody,” according to the indictment.

“POTUS, FLOTUS, and SCOTUS,” Holgate said.

He was released on Jan. 21 and ordered to live at a Portland halfway house.

“The probation officer believes that the person under supervision has violated the following condition of supervision,” the arrest petition says, noting how Holgate was “terminated” from living at the halfway house for “smoking a vape” before he sent his alleged threats.

“Holgate has made multiple threatening statements via text message to his probation officer,” the petition alleges. “Probable cause has been established that a violation of supervised release has been committed.”

In his texts to the probation officer, Holgate allegedly told them, “You’re with me or You’re a traitor & infidel that’s taken the Mark of the beast. & Hell? That won’t last forever. Second death. You’ll be erased.”

The officer appeared in court on Thursday for Holgate’s preliminary hearing, during which they described how he repeatedly said he was “going to kill the President” and threatened that the officer “would be erased,” according to The Oregonian newspaper.

The officer said Holgate was going to “burn in hell” for reporting him. The officer told the court that they believed Holgate has the capacity to harm Trump. The judge overseeing the hearing said they didn’t find anything while questioning Holgate that suggested he didn’t have the mental competency to understand what was occurring and being alleged about his statements, per The Oregonian.

The judge reportedly ruled there was probable cause to find Holgate had violated the conditions of his release by issuing additional threats and failing to report to his probation officer as instructed, which the officer alleged happened just weeks after Holgate’s release. He also allegedly refused to live in approved housing.

Holgate was ordered to remain in custody pending his next hearing, which is scheduled to take place on March 26.

Fuel Crisis Solution: Discover Why Working from Home is the Smart Choice for Millions

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It would be “sensible” for Australians to explore working from home more often during the fuel crisis, the energy minister has admitted.
Petrol prices continue to soar across the country, with the average price for diesel approaching $3 per litre in some parts of Australia, as some petrol stations are running out of fuel.

In an effort to secure petrol supplies and manage costs, Australia’s energy minister, Chris Bowen, has proposed that financially stretched Australians consider remote work as a way to reduce commuting expenses.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen during a press conference  at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 17 March 2026. He has now suggested more Aussies should work from home during the current fuel crisis.
Chris Bowen said it would be “sensible” for some Australians to look to work from home more as the fuel crisis continues. (Alex Ellinghausen)

During his appearance on ABC Insiders, Bowen remarked, “In any situation, this seems like a practical approach.”

He further noted that working from home has seamlessly integrated into the Australian work culture.

His comments came after a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) last week that suggested countries around the world should look at implementing and supporting work-from-home measures more widely.
Petrol bowsers across NSW have begun running out of fuel.
Petrol bowsers across NSW have begun running out of fuel, and prices are getting higher and higher. (Nine)

Nonetheless, Bowen acknowledged that remote work isn’t feasible for everyone and pointed out that the suggestion wasn’t specifically designed for Australian circumstances.

“There are individuals for whom this isn’t an option,” Bowen admitted, “and I’m sure people are already exploring ways to cut down on their fuel consumption. For some, it’s considerably more challenging.”

“I don’t think a one-size-fits-all approach is necessary and that IEA report is a smorgasbord of options for all countries around the world to look at in terms of their own personal circumstances.”

Deputy Opposition Leader Jane Hume claimed Chris Bowen was trying to deflect from issues of fuel supply in Australia.
Deputy Opposition Leader Jane Hume claimed Chris Bowen was trying to deflect from issues of fuel supply in Australia. (Nine)

Bowen’s comments have been criticised by deputy opposition leader Jane Hume, who claims he is deflecting from failing to secure Australia’s fuel supply.

This is despite Bowen saying only six of Australia’s 81 oil shipments have been cancelled since the start of the conflict, and that the country has over a month’s worth of fuel supply in both petrol and diesel.

“Chris Bowen is saying, ‘it’s okay, everyone can work from home, [but] it doesn’t work that way,” she said on Today.

“That isn’t going to be enough to solve the supply chain crisis.”

Bowen’s comments were also met with scepticism by NSW Premier Chris Minns, who claimed the impact on fuel prices and supply would be “negligible”, at least in his state.

“When it comes to the New South Wales public service, our advice is that it wouldn’t make much of a difference in terms of demand, mainly because 85% of our public servants work at the coalface,” he claimed.

“They’re not working from home. It’s not possible. Most of our employees are nurses, paramedics, police officers and firefighters.

“We just can’t issue that order.”

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Jude Law’s Ex Responds to Chappell Roan’s Controversial Denials: The Truth Unveiled

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Jude Law’s former partner has responded to Chappell Roan’s claims, refuting the singer’s denials regarding an incident where Law’s 11-year-old daughter was reportedly left in tears by a security guard.

Jorginho, a former Chelsea and Arsenal player, who is currently married to Catherine Harding, took to Instagram on Saturday to address the situation. He alleged that his wife’s daughter, who she shares with Jude Law, was confronted by a bodyguard associated with the Pink Pony Club singer at a hotel in Brazil after the young girl recognized the star.

Chappell Roan had previously taken to her own Instagram account, clarifying that the individual involved was not her personal security and that she did not instruct anyone to approach the child, presumably Ada Law. In response, Catherine Harding decided to share her perspective on the incident.

In her Instagram post, Catherine expressed, “I acknowledge Chappell’s statement that it was not her security and that she had no involvement, but I am certain this individual was not a hotel security guard. He seemed to be responsible for artists.”

She continued, “While I can’t confirm if he is her personal bodyguard, he was definitely with her. Whether she directed him to act, I’m unsure, and I would like to believe she didn’t. However, as a public figure, you bear the responsibility for ensuring those who represent you behave accordingly,” Catherine concluded.

‘So would he do that if he didn’t have her authority? I don’t know. If he does, thats a big problem. because then he is representing her in a way she doesn’t want to be represented’.

Jude Law's ex has hit back at Chappell Roan's denials that it was her own personal security guard who apparently left the actor's 11-year-old daughter in tears

Jude Law’s ex has hit back at Chappell Roan’s denials that it was her own personal security guard who apparently left the actor’s 11-year-old daughter in tears

The singer took to her Instagram and insisted it was her not personal security and she did not ask anyone to approach the child who, was not named, but appears to be Ada Law

The singer took to her Instagram and insisted it was her not personal security and she did not ask anyone to approach the child who, was not named, but appears to be Ada Law

Catherine contained that Chappell was right to say she ‘didn’t notice anything’ because nothing happened and claimed all her daughter did was walk silently past the hitmaker’s table.

‘[My daughter] didn’t have her phone, she didn’t try to take a picture, she didn’t do anything, she just looked at [Chappell] and smiled’.

Catherine went on to recall how a security guard, who she described as ‘aggressive and intimidating’ soon came over to their table and ‘berated’ her for being a bad parent.

‘He said we should not harass people and all these other things and I did try to explain to him that he was a child and she was just excited to see an artist she liked’.

She explained to him that her daughter, who has a famous father and stepfather, understood ‘boundaries’ acceptable to people in the public eye, but said the security guard did not listen. 

‘I hope [Chappell] did not know, I hope she did not send her security over to do this. I really think she is a very very talented artist we liked her a lot we came all the way to São Paulo to watch her show,

‘It was her birthday presented, she asked for tickets, it was a little bit ruined because we didn’t go to the show last night but that’s how it is’.

Before adding: ‘I hope that maybe if it wasn’t her that maybe she learns not to allow the people who work for her not to treat people like this’.

Meanwhile Catherine thanked Lewis Capaldi for his 'kindness' after he posed for a snap with the actor's daughter on Sunday

Meanwhile Catherine thanked Lewis Capaldi for his ‘kindness’ after he posed for a snap with the actor’s daughter on Sunday 

Daily Mail have contacted Chappell Roan’s representatives for comment. 

It comes after Chappell said in a video on her Instagram Story: ‘I’m gonna tell my half of the story of what happened today with a mother and child who were involved with a security guard – who is not my personal security…

‘I didn’t even see. I didn’t even see a woman and a child. No one came up to me, no one bothered me. I was just sitting at breakfast at my hotel. I think these people were staying at the hotel as well. So the fact that a security guard who is…

‘I did not ask the security guard to go up and talk to this mother and child. I did not. They did not come up to me. I did not do anything. It’s unfair for security to just assume someone doesn’t have good intentions when they have no reason to believe it as there’s no action been taken.

‘I do not hate people who are fans of my music. I do not hate children, like that is crazy. I am sorry to the mother and child that someone was assuming something.

‘If you felt uncomfortable that makes me really sad. You did not deserve that.’ 

Meanwhile Catherine thanked  Lewis Capaldi for his ‘kindness’ after he posed for a snap with the actor’s daughter on Sunday.

She posted a snap of the tween as she beamed alongside the Scottish singer following his concert at Lollapalooza 2026 in São Paulo, which Chappell was headlining. 

Lewis gave a thumbs up to the camera with Catherine also jumping in for a snap as she captioned the post: ‘Thanks for your kindness’.

Southern California Military Families Brace for Emotional Impact as Troops Deploy to Middle East

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Southern California witnessed emotional departures last week as thousands of Marines embarked on a mission to the Middle East, a move prompted by escalating tensions with Iran.

At Camp Pendleton, located near Oceanside, families gathered to bid farewell to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit as they boarded the USS Boxer, an amphibious assault vessel, for an unexpected deployment. The atmosphere was filled with heartfelt goodbyes as families hugged tightly, waved, and lingered together, trying to savor every last moment. 

“Every time I say goodbye, you just don’t know if that’s the last time you’re going to be saying goodbye,” Danielle Franco shared with Fox 11, capturing the anxiety that accompanies every military departure.

Comprising approximately 2,000 Marines, the unit set sail from San Diego ahead of schedule, part of an effort by the Pentagon to increase military presence in the volatile region.

The waterfront scenes were raw with emotion, as loved ones grappled with the uncertainty surrounding the mission and the abruptness of the deployment. In these challenging times, military communities found solace and strength in each other, united by shared experiences and mutual support.

California bases like Camp Pendleton and other San Diego facilities are now playing a critical role in US operations in the Middle East, providing both personnel and strategic infrastructure to support rapid troop movements and multiple ships leaving the region.

The deployment comes as the conflict with Iran escalates. US forces have already faced casualties, and tensions across the Middle East continue to climb.

Officials describe the situation as evolving quickly, prompting accelerated troop movements from West Coast ports.

For families back home, the news hits close to home. Headlines may focus on strategy and logistics, but for spouses, parents and children, the reality is measured in long stretches apart, worry, and the hope that their loved ones return safely.

“I have a lot of anger and resentment towards the Iranian regime just because they were shipping in IEDS … I had several friends of mine killed from those IEDs,” Rob Reynolds told the local Fox affiliate.

Across Southern California, communities are adjusting to a sudden, wrenching reality: months of separation and the anxiety of watching the USS Boxer and its Marines sail into the unknown.

ICE Seeks Detention of Suspect in Loyola Student Sheridan Gorman’s Tragic Chicago Shooting Death

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CHICAGO — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is urging authorities not to release a person of interest who is currently being interrogated regarding the murder of a Loyola University student.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE has issued an arrest detainer for the individual, who they allege is an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela.

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As of Sunday afternoon, official charges had yet to be confirmed by Chicago police.

The Chicago Police Department reported on Saturday that they were questioning a suspect linked to the fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday.

The victim, 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, was with friends at Tobey Prinz Beach, which is located less than a mile from the university campus, when the incident happened around 1 a.m. on Thursday.

A male suspect approached the group on foot, took out a gun, and opened fire, police said.

Gorman, shot in the head, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

The student, a New York native, was just months away from finishing her first year of college. Police say she was not the intended target.

Gorman’s family asked anyone with information to come forward.

The family also said private and public services to honor Gorman’s life are being planned for next week in Yorktown, New York.

Gorman’s relatives have described her as “the light of our lives,” saying, “she made people feel seen, safe, and loved simply by being who she was.”

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Ex-DHS Chief Urges End to Political Funding Standoffs: A Call for Bipartisan Budget Reform


On Sunday, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson called on Congress to allocate funds to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ensure its employees receive their paychecks, as the agency has been affected by a shutdown lasting over a month.

Speaking on the “Cats Roundtable” radio show with host John Catsimatidis on WABC 770 AM, Johnson, who previously served under President Obama, emphasized that only the U.S. government has the authority to instruct its employees to work.

“We need to put an end to these funding battles,” Johnson stated. “In the past, they were an annual occurrence, but now they seem to happen multiple times a year. I’m concerned this will only worsen unless strong leadership steps in to put a stop to this chaos. It’s unfair to punish the workers, as they are not to blame.”

Senate Democrats have consistently refused to approve funding for DHS, arguing alongside their House counterparts for the need to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a sub-agency of DHS. This stance follows concerns regarding the implementation of President Trump’s deportation policies and the treatment of undocumented immigrants and U.S. citizens in detention.

Demands for reform gained momentum after two U.S. citizens were killed during federal immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis in January.

The former secretary urged lawmakers to no longer link “policy disagreements with funding the government. Separate the two.”

“Go have the debate about masks, about judicial warrants versus administrative warrants, and a bunch of other things,” Johnson said. “But decouple that from the funding and paying the workforce.”

Johnson also advocated for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers. DHS reported Thursday that over 360 TSA officers have left the force since the start of the shutdown.

“They’re there to look for bombs on the airplane you and your family are about to get on,” he said. “So, there needs to be an appropriation to fund this. There are very few agencies of our government that are funded entirely by fees like, for example, the Postal Service.”

Ninety percent of officers under TSA, ICE, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other facets of DHS are deemed essential. TSA officers missed their first paycheck during the shutdown on Friday.

Senate Democrats blocked a bill on Friday to fund DHS. With no clear end in sight, some lawmakers have suggested other methods to stream funds back into the department.

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said Republicans should reopen the department using a two-step process by passing a bill that funds DHS but not ICE, then pass an ICE funding measure through a reconciliation bill.

“Now, that to me is a resolution to this,” the senator said on C-SPAN’s “Ceasefire.” “I don’t think my Democratic friends are going to like it, but that’s what’s going to happen if we do it that way.”

The White House hopes to circumvent Democratic opposition. Border czar Tom Homan spoke with centrist Democrats on Thursday to help make a deal possible. Homan later told reporters that the White House will “keep talking” with those centrists until a deal is reached.

Explosive Alert: Man Arrested in Shelby County with Suspicious Device, Investigation Underway


A man released on pretrial terms found himself back in custody after a significant law enforcement operation in Shelby County. Authorities arrested the suspect on Saturday after discovering a suspicious item believed to be a homemade explosive device.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, collaborating with the Shelbyville Police Department’s K-9 unit, executed a search warrant at a residence located near North 3rd Street and South Meyers Avenue in Herrick. This action took place around 4:30 p.m., marking a critical step in their investigation.

Captain Shankland Poised to Inspire as Hearts Pursue Championship Triumph

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Lawrence Shankland is calling on his Hearts teammates to step up as leaders on the field to push for the championship in the season’s last seven games.

The 30-year-old captain made his comeback to the first team during Saturday’s hard-fought 1-0 victory at home against Dundee. After being sidelined for two months, he entered as a second-half substitute and witnessed Derek McInnes’ squad maintain their lead at the top of the Premiership.

Despite the win, Manager McInnes expressed a desire for the team to embrace a bit more risk in their play. Shankland echoed this sentiment, urging his teammates to challenge each other and elevate their performance to recapture the energy they displayed earlier in the season.

“Some might perceive it as complaining, but I see it as setting high expectations. You can insist on better service and encourage your teammates to connect with you,” Shankland stated.

Shankland is eager to drive standards as Hearts compete for the Premiership title

Shankland is eager to drive standards as Hearts compete for the Premiership title

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland battles with Dundee defender Brad Halliday

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland battles with Dundee defender Brad Halliday

“Having more leaders on the pitch will naturally enhance our standards and align with the style of play we’re aiming for. I’m not worried about that,” he added.

‘The squad will get stronger, because we’re getting the boys that have been injured back pretty soon, it looks like.

‘Obviously, the success we’ve had up until now proves that we’ve got a good squad there. When we’re at full strength, we’re really good and that belief will grow as long as we keep winning games.

‘It’s important getting people back, obviously. Every squad in Scotland will have people they see as their talismen and their better players.

‘But I think everybody who’s come into our team this year, every time they’ve been asked to, has done a really good job. Regardless of the amount they’ve had to play, whether that part be little, everybody’s come in and done their job when required.

‘It’s been a huge part of our success this season and I’m sure that’ll be a huge part of it for the rest of it as well.’

Shankland celebrates with team-mates Alexander Kyziridis and Claudio Braga

Shankland celebrates with team-mates Alexander Kyziridis and Claudio Braga

With every point becoming a prisoner, Shankland is also perfectly open about the fact he is cheering on every side that takes on title rivals Celtic and Rangers these days.

‘Of course! You want everybody around you to lose,’ he admitted. ‘That’s the way the game is.

‘As long as we keep winning our games, we don’t need to concern ourselves too much about that – but come on the other teams!’

Victory over Dundee was crucial for Hearts after losing to Kilmarnock in their previous fixture, but Shankland believes the side deserve credit for always being able to dig in and make amends for bad results.

‘We’ve done it brilliantly this season,’ he said. ‘Our evidence shows that we can bounce back after a defeat. I think that might be almost every time we’ve managed to do it. That’s important.’

Hearts were given a special welcome at the ground by supporters on Saturday and Shankland admits turning up at Tynecastle for matches now is becoming something special with history now almost within the team’s grasp.

‘I tried to come down the wrong street and I realised it was blocked off, so I had to do a quick U-turn and go back the other way to get through it,’ he said.

‘That was brilliant. The boys really appreciate the effort the Ultra boys and the rest of the support have gone to to make it a really enjoyable experience for us.

‘Just coming to play at home is great. We need everybody buying into that, going in the right direction and getting right behind the team.’

Oisin McEntee rises to head home the only goal of the game against Dundee

Oisin McEntee rises to head home the only goal of the game against Dundee

Shankland crosses the ball during Saturday's 1-0 win over Dundee at Tynecastle

Shankland crosses the ball during Saturday’s 1-0 win over Dundee at Tynecastle

Shankland was a constant presence on the sidelines during his injury absence and admits the strength of the current Hearts squad made his recovery easier to deal with.

‘I tried not to get frustrated, to be honest. Obviously, the whole injury process is quite new to me,’ he said. ‘I’ve not had too many in my career that have kept me out too long. I think this eight or nine-week one was probably the longest I’ve had.

‘When the team’s all going in the same direction, everybody believing that you’re trying to achieve something, I think that helps the buy-in.

‘Usually, you’re sitting on the side hoping the day will be not too good so that you can get yourself back in, but I feel it was certainly different this time. Everybody in the collective was really good in supporting each other and it was good to be a part of that.

‘I know we’ve got the ability in the squad. You can see the quality we’ve got throughout the game to fill the gaps.

‘That helped me as well, I could be a bit more relaxed about things going forward. There wasn’t too much of a rush to get back as soon as possible. It’s been good.’

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn Reveal Why Colorado Beats Los Angeles as Their Dream Home

Renowned actor Kurt Russell recently opened up about why he and his long-standing partner, Goldie Hawn, favor their Colorado residence over their Los Angeles home.

“What I truly appreciate is that [Hawn] has a deep fondness for Colorado,” Russell, now 75, shared in an interview with Fox News Digital on Sunday, March 22. “Our son Wyatt [Russell] and his wife Meredith [Hagner], along with their two boys, have settled in Colorado. We cherish spending as much time there as we can.”

Reflecting on life in the Centennial State, the Big Trouble in Little China actor expressed, “I’d love to be there more often. There’s a distinctly different lifestyle there. That’s the main reason—I aim to spend as much time there as I can.”

Since rekindling their romance on the set of Swing Shift in 1983, Russell and Hawn, 80, have acquired several properties across the U.S. They currently divide their time among homes in Los Angeles, Palm Desert, California, Old Snowmass, Colorado, and New York.

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(Hawn shares daughter Kate Hudson and son Oliver Hudson with ex-husband Bill Hudson, while Russel shares son Boston Russell with his ex-wife Season Hubley. Hawn and Russell later completed their blended family when they welcomed Wyatt in 1986.)

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell Attend Oscars 2025

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.
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“We love real estate,” Russell told The Wall Street Journal in an interview published on Tuesday, March 17. “Our Old Snowmass home is my favorite. It’s a large, beautiful log-cabin lodge on a ranch that we moved into a little over 40 years ago.

He continued at the time, “Goldie and I share a passion for log homes. I never got that out of my system, starting with the one in Maine.”

Now that Russell primarily travels between his properties in Los Angeles and Colorado — much like his character in his new TV show The Madison — he told Men’s Health in a recent interview that he finds a certain level of peacefulness in the Colorado mountains.

“I moved to Colorado when I was 26 years old,” the actor told the publication on March 14. “At a certain point, you find yourself asking whether you’re going to live the life you want to live, or if you’re just going to talk about it. And I decided to make the move and live the life I wanted to live.”

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Season 1 of Taylor Sheridan’s hit series The Madison concluded on Saturday, March 21. The show follows the Clyburn family after they leave New York City and “relocate to the Madison River valley of southwest Montana for emotional recovery following a tragedy that shattered the family.”

Russell stars alongside fellow cast members Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, Matthew Fox, Beau Gerret, Alaina Pollack, Amiah Miller, Ben Schnetzer, Kevin Zegers, Rebecca Spence and Danielle Vasinova.

Undocumented Immigrant Charged in Loyola Student’s Death Was Released During Biden Administration, DHS Reports

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed on Sunday that the suspect in the tragic killing of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman is an illegal immigrant who entered the United States during the Biden administration. This individual was initially detained but subsequently released into the country.

According to DHS, the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Jose Medina-Medina from Venezuela, had a previous run-in with the law for shoplifting in Chicago. This incident marks a prior criminal record before the recent allegations of murder.

Law enforcement sources have indicated that Medina-Medina is currently under quarantine due to a potential contagious health issue, which may be tuberculosis. This precautionary measure is being taken by the Chicago Police Department.

In what police describe as an apparent ambush, the shooting that resulted in Gorman’s death occurred on Thursday. Reports from Fox News suggest that the assailant was wearing a mask or some form of face covering during the attack. Medina-Medina is thought to have been residing in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.

Sheridan Gorman in Chicago, Illinois

In a poignant image, Sheridan Gorman is seen smiling against the backdrop of the Chicago skyline, a snapshot that captures a moment of joy in the city she called home. (Photo credit: Sheridan G. Gorman via Instagram)

Investigators have since recovered a firearm believed to be connected to the killing, sources said, and are awaiting the results of a gunshot residue test.

DHS said in a statement Sunday that Medina-Medina was first apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol on May 9, 2023, and released into the country during the Biden administration.

He was later arrested in Chicago on June 19, 2023, for shoplifting and released again — marking a prior criminal incident before the alleged murder.

Loyola University Chicago shown on the right, with student Sheridan Gorman on the left.

Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University Chicago student who was fatally shot near campus, is shown alongside the school’s Lake Shore Campus in Rogers Park. (Alyssa Schukar/The Washington Post via Getty Images; Sheridan G. Gorman/Instagram)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also announced it had lodged an arrest detainer and called on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago’s sanctuary city leaders not to release Medina-Medina.

“Jose Medina-Medina was previously released after an arrest for shoplifting in Chicago,” DHS said.

“Sheridan Gorman had her whole life ahead of her before this cold-blooded killer decided to end her life,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis.

“We are calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago’s sanctuary politicians to commit to not releasing this criminal illegal alien from jail back into American neighborhoods.”

The agency also pointed to broader concerns, noting that ICE has previously urged Illinois officials to honor detainers for thousands of criminal illegal aliens in state custody.

Jose Medina-Medina

Jose Medina-Medina, a Venezuelan national, was also arrested for shoplifting and released before the alleged murder, DHS confirmed. (DHS)

As previously reported by Fox News Digital, Gorman, a freshman from Westchester County, New York, was shot in the head after a gunman approached her group of friends walking on the Chicago lakefront and opened fire.

As she attempted to flee, he shot her.  Gorman was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other injuries were reported.

The suspect was reportedly identified shortly after the shooting, in part due to a distinct limp, according to local records. The investigation remains ongoing.

One month before Medina-Medina was caught at the border and released into the U.S. in 2023, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified on Capitol Hill that the border was secure. “It is my testimony that the border is secure,” Mayorkas said.

Sheridan Gorman in Chicago, Illinois

Sheridan Gorman, a New York native, was reportedly only a few months away from completing her freshman year at Loyola University Chicago in Illinois. (Sheridan G. Gorman/Instagram)

“We are again faced with the unbearable truth: our daughter’s life was taken, and our family will never be the same,” Sheridan Gorman’s family said in a statement.

“Sheridan was the heart of our family. She had a rare ability to bring people together—to make others feel included, understood, and loved. She lived with intention, with faith, and with a kindness that defined who she was every single day. She was just beginning her journey, with so much ahead of her.”

Gorman’s family also said, “Three days ago, our lives were shattered in a way no family should ever have to endure.”

JB Pritzker speaking to members of the media while standing inside a cafeteria.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to members of the media at Manny’s Cafeteria and Delicatessen during a primary election in Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. A Senate Democratic primary in Illinois to pick the successor to Senator Dick Durbin could turn on campaign dollars and differences on immigration policy (Credit: Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

However, Alderwoman Maria Hadden suggested to Fox 32 Chicago the incident appeared to be a case of Sheridan Gorman being in the “wrong place at the wrong time.”

Hadden said there was no indication of a broader threat, adding that “we don’t believe there is cause for broader community concern.”

“The kids were out doing normal things people do in the neighborhood,” she said. “They may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time, running into a person who had a gun.”

“They might have unintentionally startled this person at the end of the pier,” she added. “We don’t believe there is cause for broader community concern,” she assured.