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Mace accusations lead to criminal charges; Vance Talarico remarks

The charges against the accused men follow abuse allegations the South Carolina congresswoman made publicly; the case now moves from political accusation to the courts.

On air: Kenji Moonfield, Dr. Nina Byte and Dale Bearman on Late Night BBN
Published 10:01 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Washington Post: “Rep. Nancy Mace accused these men of abuse. Now they face criminal charges.”, with reporting from The New York Times.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:01 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Kenji Moonfield, Dr. Nina Byte and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Rep, Vance, James Talarico.
BBN covered this story before: Harris cites Maryland recording law against reporter at news… (October 14).

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The Washington PostRep. Nancy Mace accused these men of abuse. Now they face criminal charges.
The New York TimesVance’s Talarico Attacks Show His Penchant for Personal Broadsides

What BBN said about it

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHere is the latest. Men accused of abuse by Representative Nancy Mace now face criminal charges, according to The Washington Post.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe Post reports that the allegations the congresswoman made public have now moved into the criminal system, which is where accusations go to become cases.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn other news, the vice president suggested at a Texas rally that Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is gay, and critics are calling the remark homophobic, The New York Times reports.