Sam O'Hara
Coverage of Sam O'Hara in the Nexus archive.
- The Needle: Local Hero Plays Darth Vader Theme at National Guard and Gets Paid, Freedom 250’s MAGA Sponsors Get Big Contracts, SCOTUS Gives Trump Wins and Losses, Trump Admits to Election Meddling, and 100 Deported Venezuelans Are Missing
A local individual received $50,000 after suing the government over a First Amendment violation during a protest where he played Darth Vader's theme. Federal contracts worth $130 million were awarded to Trump allies for a national celebration. SCOTUS granted Trump partial legal victories and losses, while he admitted to interfering in a California election. Additionally, 100 Venezuelans deported before an earthquake are now missing.
- DC reaches court settlement with man detained while protesting troops' patrol with Darth Vader song
The District of Columbia has settled with Sam O'Hara, who was detained by police for protesting an Ohio National Guard patrol by playing Darth Vader's theme song. The settlement amount remains undisclosed, and O'Hara will drop his lawsuit against the district and four officers. The case involves claims of First Amendment rights violations and unresolved legal action against an Ohio National Guard member.
- DC reaches court settlement with man detained while protesting troops' patrol with Darth Vader song
The District of Columbia reached an undisclosed settlement with Sam O'Hara, who was detained for playing Darth Vader's theme song during a protest against federal troop deployments. O'Hara, represented by the ACLU, will drop his lawsuit against the district and police officers after receiving the settlement, though claims against an Ohio National Guard member remain unresolved.