Former President Donald Trump was called to testify in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday in a $250 million fraud case, and was fined $10,000 for violating a gag order. Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, finished his contentious testimony in the afternoon, and Trump's attorney Alina Habba was objected to by a lawyer with the New York attorney general's office. After the court day ended, Trump returned to the courtroom and was seen giving a thumbs-up to Cohen, and the case is ongoing with no comment yet from Trump's attorney.
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The FDA is investigating the death of a 21-year-old woman with a heart condition who allegedly died after consuming a highly caffeinated lemonade from Panera Bread. The lawsuit filed by the woman's family claims that Panera failed to properly warn consumers about the drink's ingredients, which contain more caffeine than a standard can of Red Bull and Monster energy drinks combined. The FDA is gathering information about the incident and is working to determine if the drink was responsible for the woman's death, and if Panera should have provided more information about the drink's ingredients.
Residents of Lewiston, Maine were ordered to shelter in place Wednesday night due to two active shooter events reported by law enforcement agencies. The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office is asking people to stay inside their homes with the doors locked while they investigate the suspect at large. The Maine State Police are requesting anyone with information to contact them and remain vigilant.
Former President Donald Trump was called to testify under oath in a New York civil fraud trial on Wednesday, but the proceedings were interrupted when the judge issued him a $10,000 fine for violating a limited gag order. Trump made a comment about the judge's clerk, which sparked debate among legal experts, and he abruptly left the courtroom after the judge denied his defense's request for a directed verdict. The incident has highlighted the importance of respecting the court and its staff, and the trial is ongoing.
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected as the Republican House speaker nominee on October 24, ending a tumultuous period for the GOP. Separately, U.S. Capitol Police have charged Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) with a misdemeanor for pulling a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building. Johnson is expected to bring stability to the House of Representatives, while Bowman has issued a statement saying he will pay the fine and looks forward to the charges being dropped.
A security guard at the St. Regis Aspen Resort in Colorado was attacked by a bear that had broken into the hotel's kitchen late Monday night. The guard was taken to a local hospital and treated for scratches to his back, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers determined that the bear had entered the hotel through a series of doors near the courtyard. Officials are reminding people to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions when outdoors, as bears are increasingly active this time of year.
Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York has been charged with a misdemeanor for falsely pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol Hill office building. Bowman has admitted to activating the alarm and the charge carries a maximum penalty of six months in jail. The U.S. Capitol Police have sent the case with charges to prosecutors for their consideration, and Bowman's case is still pending.
John Drake Jr., the estranged son of Nashville's police chief, was found dead Tuesday night from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a four day manhunt. He was wanted in connection with the shooting of two officers outside a Dollar General store in La Vergne, TN on Saturday. The TBI is continuing to investigate the incident and will release more information as it becomes available.