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A 48-year-old detainee has died at the Folkston ICE facility in Georgia, sparking renewed outrage as the facility faces massive unrest and hunger strikes over horrific conditions. Advocates are demanding answers as the tragic death count in ICE custody continues to rise.

At a No Kings Protest, Status Coup's @jordanchariton.bsky.social interviewed demonstrators about their perspective on Trump. They shared their thoughts on his alliances with tech oligarchs and why locals have viewed Trump as untrustworthy ever since his early days running Atlantic City casinos.

A Florida police officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly using a routine welfare check to steal a man who passed away, house and identity.

On the ground at the AI Walkout outside OpenAI headquarters, Status Coup reporter Jon Farina interviewed David Krueger of Evitable. Krueger challenged the notion that AI is unpreventable, predicting that humanity will soon look back and question why the technology was created at all.

Rewind to @jordanchariton.bsky.social interview with an unwavering Confederacy supporter and die-hard Trump loyalist, who made one thing clear: absolutely nothing could break his support for Trump. Video by Phillip Hawkins

Police camera footage has been released. On July 29th, an automated police camera wrongly linked a Richmond mother’s car to a crime. Police cleared her in hours, but towing severely damaged her car—leaving it totaled and causing her to lose her job. Now, Rosalyn Crump is left picking up the pieces.

Security and witness footage revealed shocking details after 40-year-old Ricardo Gonzalez was struck by an unmarked federal SUV while riding his e-bike on October 17th. Despite shouting that his arm was broken, bystanders say Gonzalez was tased twice and pinned face-down on the pavement.

U.S. Democratic nominee Brad Lander has been detained by the IDF while joining rabbis and volunteers to help Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the West Bank. This incident follows just days after photojournalist Heidi Levine suffered broken ribs and vertebrae in a brutal attack by settlers.

"Stop AI development!" Protesters including Fordham students frustrated over $94k tuition going toward chatbots— rallied outside OpenAI’s NYC office to demand a say in their future. Jon Farina was LIVE in SoHo for Status Coup with the coverage. Video by Phillip Hawkins

"All of these things come crashing down at the same exact time, where a bunch of these motherf*ckers are about to become trillionaires! What the f*ck is going on!?" HUGE protest outside NYC OpenAI headquarters where protesters are demanding a pause on AI development LIVE NOW ⬇️

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Status Coup’s @jtcestkowski.bsky.social challenges Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP) organizer Christy McGillivray on the ethical line between MMOP receiving monetary support from voters and the corporate money in politics that her team is fighting against. Video by Phillip Hawkins

Status Coup was on the ground on Oct. 17th covering the 'No Kings' demonstrations in NYC and Johnson County, KS. Our journalists Jon Farina and Caroline spoke with community members mobilizing neighbors to vote, as well as those speaking out against AI and deportations. Video by Phillip Hawkins

An explosive scandal in Charlotte, NC has exposed CMPD officers sending deeply disturbing racist texts, allegedly competing over targeting Black residents. With officers resigning and the NAACP calling for absolute accountability, federal investigators are now stepping in.

Status Coup captured raw footage from the ongoing civil unrest in France. Originally sparked by high school and university student blockades, the demonstrations have broadened into widespread protests against soaring living costs, underfunded public services, and broader economic grievances.

Status Coup speaks with local unhoused residents and Dean Peter Elliott about their ongoing advocacy for the unhoused community. Together, they break down the root causes of urban poverty—from housing shortages to drug addiction and the growing argument for a basic annual income.

Status Coup’s Jon Farina reports from the ground as a local senior citizen describes the massive plumes of smoke coming from nearby data centers—and makes a passionate plea for the city council to halt further expansion of the multi-part CoreWeave Data Center complex. Video by Phillip Hawkins

This should not be happening just on a “No Kings” day. This should be happening much more frequently." - An NYC resident tells @JonFarinaPhoto about the urgent need for unity against the Trump administration. WATCH LIVE ⬇️

This should not be happening just on a “No Kings” day. This should be happening much more frequently." - An NYC resident tells @JonFarinaPhoto about the urgent need for unity against the Trump administration. WATCH LIVE ⬇️

Status Coup’s @jordanchariton.bsky.social speaks with Erica Barbanel, who has spent months requesting a meeting with NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill. Barbanel was dragged by ICE officers while protesting at the Delaney Hall Detention Center and continues to demand direct dialogue with state leadership.

On October 13 in National City, California, Status Coup reporter Tina-Desiree Berg was on the scene after ICE agents followed a man home and forced their way inside his residence—dragging him away as his young daughter watched in distress.

Status Coup’s Jon Farina was on the ground as a local priest spoke out against the overreach and violence coming from the governor’s office—executed by police and ICE. Reminding everyone that this injustice isn't new; it is part of a system that has been going on for hundreds of years.