Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) has announced his plans to challenge Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) for his Senate seat in the upcoming election, after Menendez was charged with bribery in a recent indictment. Kim, joined by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Democratic state committee chairman LeRoy J. Jones Jr., has called for Menendez to step down, saying "We cannot jeopardize the Senate or compromise our integrity." The election for the New Jersey Senate seat will take place in November 2020, and it is unclear if Menendez will seek re-election.
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Darryl George, a 17-year-old Black high school student from Mont Belvieu, Texas, has been suspended since August 31st for his hairstyle, prompting his family to file a civil rights lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The lawsuit claims that the school district's dress code is discriminatory and violates George's civil rights, citing the CROWN Act which prohibits discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to end George's suspension and prevent the school district from enforcing the dress code in a discriminatory manner, as well as damages for George's emotional distress.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has brought a civil suit against former President Donald Trump, alleging that he committed fraud when applying for loans by valuing properties far higher than appraisers. Trump's lawyers have argued that James has no valid authority to sue, and the judge is expected to rule on the scope of the trial before it begins. The outcome of the trial could have major implications for Trump's future legal battles, with the judge expected to make a ruling in the coming weeks.
Jessica Burgess, a Nebraska mother, was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday for providing her teenage daughter with pills for an abortion and helping to burn and bury the fetus. Burgess pleaded guilty in July to tampering with human remains, false reporting and providing an abortion after at least 20 weeks of gestation, which is illegal in Nebraska. Her attorney said she was deeply remorseful and had been trying to protect her daughter. The case has sparked a debate over abortion laws in Nebraska.
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) has temporarily stepped down as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee while facing federal corruption charges. Despite the charges, many have expressed their support for Menendez, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who has called for Menendez to receive due process and a fair trial. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) and Republican candidate for governor Kim Guadagno have both called for Menendez to resign, citing the allegations as compromising his ability to represent the people of New Jersey.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips have called for Democratic Senator Robert Menendez to resign following his indictment on federal bribery charges. Menendez is accused of accepting bribes in exchange for official acts, but he has denied the charges and vowed to fight them in court. The case is being closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans, and its outcome is sure to have a major impact on the political landscape in New Jersey and beyond.
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) was indicted on Friday by Manhattan federal prosecutors for allegedly taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes and using his office to benefit a foreign government in exchange for favors. The FBI uncovered stacks of cash and gold bars in a 2013 search of his home, and Menendez has denied any wrongdoing. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison, and the case could have significant implications for his political future.
U.S. Marshals have captured Mario Che-Tiul, an escaped inmate from the Barry County Jail in Missouri, in Avondale, Pennsylvania. He is the last of six inmates to be captured and is wanted for a "violent" escape. Che-Tiul is accused of child molestation and is being held in the Chester County Prison pending extradition back to Missouri. The U.S. Marshals Service thanked the public for their assistance in locating him.