Project Pandemic
Three cops were injured but said to be OK after a hundreds-strong party veered toward a riot—coronavirus be damned.
Arya Hodjat is a former breaking news intern for The Daily Beast. He graduated from the University of Maryland this past spring with degrees in journalism and political science, and was the managing editor of the school newspaper, The Diamondback, where he oversaw the paper's final print edition. Arya lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, where he enjoys Metro rides, the New England Patriots, and playing with his cat, Nico.
WATCHING THE WATCHMEN
Shomrim founder Jacob Daskal was arrested in 2018 and charged with raping a 15-year-old girl. Now the feds are stepping in to charge him.
EMPIRE STATE OF DENIAL
Gov. Cuomo apologized on Wednesday but insisted he “never touched anyone inappropriately” after three women came forward accusing him of sexual harassment.
‘TIME TO OPEN 100%’
Greg Abbott wants every business open—and no mask mandates—despite Texas lagging behind 47 states for vaccinations.
NO WORDS
Anna Ruch told The New York Times that the governor made her uncomfortable at a wedding.
‘TOO PERSONAL’
The New York governor said he’s sorry if anyone felt he was flirting with them.
SHOCKING END
Authorities had charged John Geddert, an associate of disgraced doctor Larry Nassar, with 24 felonies on Thursday.
‘ALL-TOO-FAMILIAR’
Lindsey Boylan also alleged that Cuomo had compared her to a former girlfriend and asked her to play strip poker.
Deep F**king Value
Meanwhile, Reddit’s Roaring Kitty showed up for his congressional testimony with viral cat memes.
GAME OFF
A class action suit alleges Keith Gill “took on the fake persona of an amateur, everyday fellow, who simply was looking out for the little guy” in order to recruit investors.