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has officially filed two ethics complaints against Representative Derrick Van Orden, alleging an egregious abuse of power and influence. The complaints follow an incident in which Rep. Van Orden falsely accused Nour Jaghama,
’s Palestine campaign organizer, of assault. This accusation led to Jaghama’s unwarranted arrest and 15-hour detainment on charges of battery. has maintained from the start that Nour Jaghama, a Palestinian-American, never made physical contact with Rep. Van Orden. However, law enforcement insisted on taking action based on Van Orden's claims due to his position as a U.S. Congressman.Following a thorough investigation, including the review of body cam footage, the Milwaukee District Attorney concluded that no crime had been committed and dropped the charges. Despite this, Rep.
, including one currently under investigation by the FBI. Here is an example of the threats received:'Contact: 284-4661 jeffdkcjka@yahoo.comFuck you CUNT bitches. Hurt another Republican senator and it will be the LAST person you hurt CUNTS. Hamas should die and rot in Hell.'This situation underscores the unacceptable nature of a U.S. Congressman using his position to defame a private citizen and incite violence.
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