Two law firms have filed to end their legal representation of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell due to unpaid legal fees, as he is being sued by Dominion and Smartmatic for defamation over his claims of election fraud. The law firms are seeking millions of dollars in future fees and costs if they are forced to continue providing legal services to Lindell. The outcome of this legal battle remains to be seen.
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Frank James, 64, has been sentenced to life in prison for opening fire on a New York City subway car during rush hour in April 2022. His attorneys had asked for a reduced sentence of 18 years, citing his mental illness, but the judge ruled that the severity of the crime warranted the life sentence. The shooting left 10 people wounded, including Fatim Gjeloshi, 21, who was left paralyzed from the waist down, and brought attention to the issue of gun violence in New York City.
President Donald Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the 2020 election interference case against him, claiming that his efforts to remain in the White House were part of his official responsibilities and should be protected by presidential immunity. His legal team has argued that the special counsel's team falsely claimed Trump's motives were impure and that his efforts to ensure election integrity were misconstrued. The motion to dismiss is the latest move in the ongoing legal battle, and it is unclear if it will be successful.
Dr. George Tyndall, a former USC gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct by more than 400 female patients, was found dead Wednesday at his Los Angeles home. He was awaiting trial on 35 criminal counts of sexual misconduct between 2009 and 2016, and his attorneys believe he died of natural causes. USC has since apologized for its handling of the allegations against Tyndall and has paid out more than $1 billion to settle lawsuits filed by former patients.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss criminal charges against him for his actions leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, coup attempt, arguing that the charges are based on actions within the "outer perimeter" of his official duties and that the decision to charge him was politically motivated. The judge has yet to rule on the motion, and the outcome of the case remains to be seen.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has charged Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Black man at a Chevron gas station last August. The incident occurred when a gas station attendant called 911 to report that the man had left without paying for a beer. The use-of-force investigation concluded that the shooting was not justified, and Lunsford could face up to six years in prison if convicted. The case is now in the hands of the district attorney's office.
A Texas man has been charged after firing a blank round at a wedding, resulting in an injury to his 12-year-old grandson. Michael Gardner, the officiant of the wedding, was attempting to rally the guests when the round slipped and shot his grandson in the shoulder. Gardner was arrested and charged with felony child abuse and use of a firearm to commit a felony, serving as a reminder of the importance of gun safety and the potential consequences of recklessness.
Nancy Marks, the former campaign treasurer of Rep. George Santos, is set to appear in federal court Thursday afternoon to plead guilty to unspecified charges related to the criminal case against the congressman. Santos was indicted in May on 13 counts, including seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public funds, and two counts of making materially false statements. Marks was responsible for signing off on Santos' expenses related to the 2022 election, and it is unclear what specific charges she faces. It remains to be seen how Marks' plea will affect the outcome of the case against Santos.