The case against two Central Valley men accused of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol continues in federal court. Benjamin Martin was arrested last September by federal authorities and faces six charges for his role in the attacks. The charges range from trespassing to obstructing...
Restraining Order Granted Against Conservative Clovis Activist
A judge has granted a restraining order requiring a conservative Clovis activist to stay away from his sister. At a hearing on Tuesday, Judge Robert Mangano ordered Ben Martin to stay 100 yards away from his sister for two years. The order also prevents Martin from owning or possessing firearms...
Angry Activist Accosting Arias in Paso Robles Caught on Video
A prominent right-wing activist engaged in a profane diatribe against a Fresno city councilman when both happened to be at the same Central Coast restaurant for lunch on Sunday. Video from both parties showed Ben Martin yelling at councilman Miguel Arias while both men were eating with their respective groups....
Local Trump Supporters at Capitol Riots, Part of ‘Traitor’ Graham Confrontation
Outspoken Central Valley supporters of Donald Trump were in — or near — the riot that resulted in the deadly breach of the U.S. Capitol building this week. Clovis real estate agent Ben Martin told GV Wire℠ that he was actually inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday during the riots...