Senators Cory Booker and Dan Goldman have written to President Joe Biden urging him to press Israel to crack down on violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. The letter highlights the threat this violence poses to efforts to prevent the expansion of the conflict, Israel's security, Palestinian human rights, and long-term regional peace. It also calls for the Biden administration to work with the Palestinian Authority to ensure it has the resources and support it needs to protect its citizens.
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18-year-old Jeremy Goodale was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 25 years for his role in the 2021 beating death of Nohema Graber, a 66-year-old Spanish teacher. Goodale apologized for his actions and expressed remorse, and the judge noted that the crime was "unforgivable" but that Goodale had taken responsibility. The sentencing brings closure to the tragic death of Graber, who is still mourned by her family, friends, and colleagues.
Hunter Biden has filed a motion in federal court to subpoena former President Donald Trump, former Attorney General William Barr and other former Justice Department officials for documents and materials related to his ongoing criminal prosecution. The motion seeks to prove that the prosecution is politically motivated and vindictive, and requests any and all records or documents related to his investigation dating back to 2017. The court has yet to rule on the motion, and the Justice Department has yet to respond.
On Wednesday night, a chaotic pro-Palestinian rally outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington D.C. resulted in six officers being injured and one arrest. The U.S. Capitol Police restricted entry and exit to nearby House office buildings, and officers remained on the scene out of an abundance of caution after the protesters had cleared out. The rally was organized by progressive groups IfNotNow, Jewish Voice for Peace Action and the Democratic Socialists of America, and was calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Key takeaways: An attorney for one of the co-defendants in the Fulton County District Attorney’s 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump shared…
Donald Trump's lawyers have filed a motion for a mistrial in a $250 million civil fraud case in New York, citing bias from the presiding judge and his law clerk. Ty Cobb, a former Trump White House attorney, has warned that Trump's attacks on those overseeing his legal cases could lead to sanctions and jail time. The motion is currently being considered by Judge Engoron, who is overseeing the case.
"Gwyneth Goes Skiing" is a dance pop and electronic musical set to debut in London this December. It is based on the civil trial between Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson, and is produced by Awkward Productions. Linus Karp and Joseph Martin will star as Paltrow and Sanderson, respectively, and the show will feature original music by Leland, best known for his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
Scott Shaw, former director of sports medicine at San Jose State University, was sentenced to two years in prison for inappropriately touching four female student-athletes without their consent. The Department of Justice said that Shaw used his position of authority to commit the crimes and that the sentence should serve as a reminder that such behavior will not be tolerated. They also said that they will continue to work to ensure that all students are able to pursue their education without fear of abuse or harassment.