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House GOP Push to Charge 14-Year-Olds, Delta State Death Questions, Crockett & Kamlager Torch Patel

2025-09-18 Entertainment
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Roland S. Martin
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House GOP Moves to Charge 14-Year-Olds as Adults Amid Major Media & Political Scrutiny

Analyze the controversial D.C. juvenile justice bill allowing 14-year-olds to be tried as adults, understand the risks of media malpractice exemplified by the Dame Dash/Revolt story, and review political pressure leading to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

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  • House Republicans passed legislation to lower the minimum age for adult prosecution in D.C. to 14, while Democrats surprisingly backed the measure, signaling severe erosion of local autonomy.
  • Panelists highlighted major journalistic failures, citing Vibe magazine’s publishing of an unconfirmed Dame Dash story as evidence of declining media standards, especially within the Black media ecosystem.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel faced sharp criticism during a House hearing for failing to prioritize white supremacist threats and mismanagement, reinforcing concerns about safety for Black communities.
  • The program details the precarious state of media freedom, demonstrated by Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension following FCC pressure tied to political grievances, emphasizing the need to support independent outlets. This segment centers on critical policy shifts impacting D.C. youth, severe lapses in media accountability, and the ongoing political weaponization of federal regulatory power against dissenters. Readers will learn the specific political moves undermining D.C. self-determination and why supporting rigorous investigative journalism is paramount.

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9.17.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: House GOP Push to Charge 14-Year-Olds, Delta State Death Raises Questions, Crockett & Kamlager Torch FBI Patel House Republicans voted to let 14-year-olds be charged as adults in D.C. Yep...14. Attorney Scott Bolden will explain what this juvenile justice overhaul really means. The family of Demartravion "Trey" Reed is demanding answers after his mysterious death at Delta State University, and now, the school's conflicting reports are raising even more questions. On Capitol Hill, CongresswomenJasmine Crockett and Sydney Kamlager-Dowe went all in on FBI Director Kash Patel, calling him the least qualified in the bureau's history and saying white supremacy has flourished under his watch. And I saw the interview between Ezra Klein and Conservative Activist Ben Shapiro on race and birtherism. Yeah, I have a lot to say about it. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbase https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

Top Comments (10)

@rosemarywhitehead 2025-09-18

That's why when I want to know the truth about something I come to you Roland

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@ChitownRN2 2025-09-18

Roland yall missing the mark..prison profits going on. Stocks in prison. How many of these reps own that stock?

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@HakimShomo 2025-09-18

Great Show Roland!🔴⚫️🟢✊🏿✊🏿

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@Himmmm609 2025-09-18

I love the Roland and Control room back and forths 😂

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@dracodawnstars8245 2025-09-18

Excellent show Roland Martin and guest. You are the only ones telling and reporting the actual news.

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@purple-reign-07 2025-09-18

Mic drop....flame on 🔥

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@aliciathornwell_realtor 2025-09-18

I’ll never forget arguing with this man from Michigan on a Roland Martin thread who said he wasn’t voting in Nov 2024.

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@CynthiaC-g1t 2025-09-18

Roland, thank you for all that you do! I hope to give you your flowers💐🌹 & support soon. Much🫶🏽, be safe! GB🙏🏽😇

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@RangerOye 2025-09-18

My Gosh I know I'm not the only one EMBARRASSED by how he represents USA😢

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@newfrontierfilms6314 2025-09-20

Stellar production! 😂😂😂

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