Tom LoBianco, Raconteur, reporter, author, 24sight News
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I was in the Anderson, Indiana courtroom Friday when Jonathan Peternel, son of top adviser and Beckwith employer Nathan Peternel, got a public defender in the bizarre, gruesome case rocking one of the state’s most politically connected churches
Here’s what I saw
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Here’s what I saw
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Beckwith adviser's son gets public defender as church scandal grows
A dispatch from the courtroom where the son of a politically powerful preacher is facing four felony charges of child sex abuse and exploitation
www.24sight.news
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I was in the Anderson, Indiana courtroom Friday when Jonathan Peternel, son of top adviser and Beckwith employer Nathan Peternel, got a public defender in the bizarre, gruesome case rocking one of the state’s most politically connected churches
Here’s what I saw
www.24sight.news/p/beckwith-a...
Here’s what I saw
www.24sight.news/p/beckwith-a...
Peternel pried teen girl about sex life in closed-door ‘counseling’, woman says
Adviser to Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith pressured pregnant 17-year-old Paige and fiancé with lurid questions in 2016, Paige tells 24sight News
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Adviser to Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith pressured pregnant 17-year-old Paige and fiancé with lurid questions in 2016, Paige tells 24sight News
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Peternel pried teen girl about sex life in closed-door ‘counseling’, woman says
Adviser to Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith pressured pregnant 17-year-old Paige and fiancé with lurid questions in 2016, Paige tells 24sight News
www.24sight.news
November 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Peternel pried teen girl about sex life in closed-door ‘counseling’, woman says
Adviser to Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith pressured pregnant 17-year-old Paige and fiancé with lurid questions in 2016, Paige tells 24sight News
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Adviser to Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith pressured pregnant 17-year-old Paige and fiancé with lurid questions in 2016, Paige tells 24sight News
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Congress can’t expense things, begins feeling the heat in shutdown
“The charge cards ... are not working right now, ... to buy MailChimp account, Canva accounts, Twitter once a year, premium stuff like that,” the staffer said. “So that’s a problem.”
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“The charge cards ... are not working right now, ... to buy MailChimp account, Canva accounts, Twitter once a year, premium stuff like that,” the staffer said. “So that’s a problem.”
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Congressional offices grapple with frozen charge cards, lapsed subscriptions as shutdown drags on
'Some of your more junior staff are probably going to be feeling the heat'
www.24sight.news
October 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Congress can’t expense things, begins feeling the heat in shutdown
“The charge cards ... are not working right now, ... to buy MailChimp account, Canva accounts, Twitter once a year, premium stuff like that,” the staffer said. “So that’s a problem.”
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“The charge cards ... are not working right now, ... to buy MailChimp account, Canva accounts, Twitter once a year, premium stuff like that,” the staffer said. “So that’s a problem.”
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Well this Indiana redistricting sounds about as locked in as it was back when the White House started twisting arms months ago, accdg to my reporting
I’ll have some updates on that, and behind scenes on how I do reporting at Noon ET
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I’ll have some updates on that, and behind scenes on how I do reporting at Noon ET
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LIVE SOON: How I report highly sensitive stories
Starting Oct 28 at 12:00 PM EDT
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October 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Well this Indiana redistricting sounds about as locked in as it was back when the White House started twisting arms months ago, accdg to my reporting
I’ll have some updates on that, and behind scenes on how I do reporting at Noon ET
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I’ll have some updates on that, and behind scenes on how I do reporting at Noon ET
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Reposted by Tom LoBianco, Raconteur, reporter, author, 24sight News
From @kenvogel.bsky.social's new book.
Inside Paul Manafort’s Comeback
The pardoned political consultant is helping foreign clients — by giving them a MAGA makeover
www.politico.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
From @kenvogel.bsky.social's new book.
This Life Church, Jonathan Peternel story has gotten lots of questions and comments, so Im doing a special Substack live at 12p tomorrow w/ a behind the scenes look at the reporting
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October 28, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This Life Church, Jonathan Peternel story has gotten lots of questions and comments, so Im doing a special Substack live at 12p tomorrow w/ a behind the scenes look at the reporting
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#Pooligans !! Catch me at 445p ET today with Julie Mason!! It has been a minute, so count on some insanity
October 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#Pooligans !! Catch me at 445p ET today with Julie Mason!! It has been a minute, so count on some insanity
And it's official, Indiana is next up in the Trump-directed redistricting fight, starting one week from now
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Indiana governor calls special session to redraw state’s congressional boundaries for Trump
Indiana lawmakers have the sole power to draw new maps, and Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers of the Indiana Legislature.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
And it's official, Indiana is next up in the Trump-directed redistricting fight, starting one week from now
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Reposted by Tom LoBianco, Raconteur, reporter, author, 24sight News
This needs to be bigger news.
Pastor/Beckwith adviser speaks of son’s arrest on child porn charges for first time in Sunday video played to congregants
Nathan Peternel says video of him and wife having sex may have been bad judgment, but didn't say who made video
Qs directed to Peternel lawyer
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Nathan Peternel says video of him and wife having sex may have been bad judgment, but didn't say who made video
Qs directed to Peternel lawyer
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Beckwith adviser Peternel responds to son's child porn charges in Sunday video
The head of Life Church, Nathan Peternel, told congregants said video discovered of him and wife having sex may not have been wise, per person who saw video
www.24sight.news
October 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
This needs to be bigger news.
Reposted by Tom LoBianco, Raconteur, reporter, author, 24sight News
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said on Sunday that he will consider running for president after the 2026 midterm elections.
Newsom Says He Will Consider a 2028 Presidential Run After the Midterms
The California governor acknowledged in an interview Sunday on CBS that he would give the question serious thought after the 2026 elections.
nyti.ms
October 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said on Sunday that he will consider running for president after the 2026 midterm elections.
Oh shit guys, I'm updating for clarity!!!! It was *not* the video of them having sex that was played before the whole congregation
This refers to the video message to the congregation but it’s an entertaining read given that’s not super clear at first.
October 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Oh shit guys, I'm updating for clarity!!!! It was *not* the video of them having sex that was played before the whole congregation
Pastor/Beckwith adviser speaks of son’s arrest on child porn charges for first time in Sunday video played to congregants
Nathan Peternel says video of him and wife having sex may have been bad judgment, but didn't say who made video
Qs directed to Peternel lawyer
www.24sight.news/p/beckwith-a...
Nathan Peternel says video of him and wife having sex may have been bad judgment, but didn't say who made video
Qs directed to Peternel lawyer
www.24sight.news/p/beckwith-a...
Beckwith adviser Peternel responds to son's child porn charges in Sunday video
The head of Life Church, Nathan Peternel, told congregants said video discovered of him and wife having sex may not have been wise, per person who saw video
www.24sight.news
October 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Pastor/Beckwith adviser speaks of son’s arrest on child porn charges for first time in Sunday video played to congregants
Nathan Peternel says video of him and wife having sex may have been bad judgment, but didn't say who made video
Qs directed to Peternel lawyer
www.24sight.news/p/beckwith-a...
Nathan Peternel says video of him and wife having sex may have been bad judgment, but didn't say who made video
Qs directed to Peternel lawyer
www.24sight.news/p/beckwith-a...
The child porn case, … strikes at the heart of a powerful network of congregations led by Pastor Nathan Peternel, Life Church, which has also served as a political staging ground for Beckwith’s stunning ascent to second-in-line to the governor.
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Beckwith adviser was with son in September when police executed warrant in child porn case
Multiple electronics taken in Jonathan Peternel case, files discovered included videos of his parents having sex
www.24sight.news
October 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The child porn case, … strikes at the heart of a powerful network of congregations led by Pastor Nathan Peternel, Life Church, which has also served as a political staging ground for Beckwith’s stunning ascent to second-in-line to the governor.
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Beckwith adviser was with son in September when police executed warrant in child porn case
Multiple electronics taken in Jonathan Peternel case, files discovered included videos of his parents having sex
www.24sight.news/p/beckwith-a...
Multiple electronics taken in Jonathan Peternel case, files discovered included videos of his parents having sex
www.24sight.news/p/beckwith-a...
Beckwith adviser was with son in September when police executed warrant in child porn case
Multiple electronics taken in Jonathan Peternel case, files discovered included videos of his parents having sex
www.24sight.news
October 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Beckwith adviser was with son in September when police executed warrant in child porn case
Multiple electronics taken in Jonathan Peternel case, files discovered included videos of his parents having sex
www.24sight.news/p/beckwith-a...
Multiple electronics taken in Jonathan Peternel case, files discovered included videos of his parents having sex
www.24sight.news/p/beckwith-a...
Pastor's son arrested on child sex abuse charges plans to hire lawyer embroiled in deepfake porn scandal
Indiana police arrested Jonathan Peternel, the son of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's mentor and adviser, Nathan Peternel, Thursday
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Indiana police arrested Jonathan Peternel, the son of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's mentor and adviser, Nathan Peternel, Thursday
www.24sight.news/p/pastors-so...
Pastor's son arrested on child sex abuse charges plans to hire lawyer embroiled in deepfake porn scandal
Indiana police arrested Jonathan Peternel, the son of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's mentor and adviser, Nathan Peternel, Thursday
www.24sight.news
October 24, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Pastor's son arrested on child sex abuse charges plans to hire lawyer embroiled in deepfake porn scandal
Indiana police arrested Jonathan Peternel, the son of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's mentor and adviser, Nathan Peternel, Thursday
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Indiana police arrested Jonathan Peternel, the son of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's mentor and adviser, Nathan Peternel, Thursday
www.24sight.news/p/pastors-so...
Concerns Mount Over Alleged Gonzales Affair With Late Regional Director
'It’s a very tragic situation because, in my opinion, Tony took advantage of a young woman'
by @juliegraceb.bsky.social
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'It’s a very tragic situation because, in my opinion, Tony took advantage of a young woman'
by @juliegraceb.bsky.social
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Concerns Mount Over Alleged Gonzales Affair With Late Regional Director
'It’s a very tragic situation because, in my opinion, Tony took advantage of a young woman'
www.24sight.news
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Concerns Mount Over Alleged Gonzales Affair With Late Regional Director
'It’s a very tragic situation because, in my opinion, Tony took advantage of a young woman'
by @juliegraceb.bsky.social
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'It’s a very tragic situation because, in my opinion, Tony took advantage of a young woman'
by @juliegraceb.bsky.social
www.24sight.news/p/concerns-m...
The power of, and obstacles to hearing sexual abuse survivors, from @tarapalmeri.bsky.social
Reupping from our July chat with the publication of Virginia Giuffre posthumous memoir, who is finally being heard
youtu.be/GWVcUQHyTI8
Reupping from our July chat with the publication of Virginia Giuffre posthumous memoir, who is finally being heard
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Tara Palmeri on the hurdles the Epstein, and all sexual abuse, survivors face
YouTube video by 24sight News
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October 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The power of, and obstacles to hearing sexual abuse survivors, from @tarapalmeri.bsky.social
Reupping from our July chat with the publication of Virginia Giuffre posthumous memoir, who is finally being heard
youtu.be/GWVcUQHyTI8
Reupping from our July chat with the publication of Virginia Giuffre posthumous memoir, who is finally being heard
youtu.be/GWVcUQHyTI8
The power of truth and courage, from @SykesCharlie
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The power of truth and courage, from Charlie Sykes
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October 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The power of truth and courage, from @SykesCharlie
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NEW: Turning Point’s Christian Revival
Turning Point USA’s first tour stop after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 was at the University of Minnesota, and for many the experience was spiritual.
Turning Point USA’s first tour stop after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 was at the University of Minnesota, and for many the experience was spiritual.
Turning Point’s Christian Revival - UNICORN RIOT
Turning Point USA’s first tour stop after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 was at the University of Minnesota, and for many the experience was spiritual.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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The wisdom of @sykescharlie.bsky.social (from our recent pod after Jimmy Kimmel censored, reupped for No Kings weekend)
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The power of truth and courage, from Charlie Sykes
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October 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The wisdom of @sykescharlie.bsky.social (from our recent pod after Jimmy Kimmel censored, reupped for No Kings weekend)
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After 2024, Dems said it was time to start showing up. And a lot just moved on after that. Not @calliebarr.bsky.social, who’s running way up in Michigan’s First District. She’s got some real talk for her fellow Ds
youtu.be/YKrsQXwSXmg
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Callie Barr gets real on what Democrats have to do
YouTube video by 24sight News
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October 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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!! Breaking news: exclusive readout of Trump's call this morning to Indiana state senators to push them to eliminate the final two Democratic seats, and news on timing of the Indiana Redistricting session! (from my interview a few minutes ago w/ @nathangotsch.bsky.social)
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BREAKING: Trump presses Indiana Senate on redistricting
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October 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
!! Breaking news: exclusive readout of Trump's call this morning to Indiana state senators to push them to eliminate the final two Democratic seats, and news on timing of the Indiana Redistricting session! (from my interview a few minutes ago w/ @nathangotsch.bsky.social)
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Reposted by Tom LoBianco, Raconteur, reporter, author, 24sight News
“I think right now the problem is that both sides think they’re winning,” says @senangusking.bsky.social.
The Impossible Politics That Mean the Shutdown Is Set to Drag On
Democrats and Republicans both feel they have the upper hand, and President Trump hasn’t signaled what deal he would support.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“I think right now the problem is that both sides think they’re winning,” says @senangusking.bsky.social.
After 2024, Dems said it was time to start showing up. And a lot just moved on after that. Not @calliebarr.bsky.social, who’s running way up in Michigan’s First District. She’s got some real talk for her fellow Ds
youtu.be/YKrsQXwSXmg
youtu.be/YKrsQXwSXmg
Callie Barr gets real on what Democrats have to do
YouTube video by 24sight News
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October 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
After 2024, Dems said it was time to start showing up. And a lot just moved on after that. Not @calliebarr.bsky.social, who’s running way up in Michigan’s First District. She’s got some real talk for her fellow Ds
youtu.be/YKrsQXwSXmg
youtu.be/YKrsQXwSXmg