Jonathan Majors was found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment by a Manhattan jury on Monday, after a two-week trial. The charges stemmed from an incident between Majors and his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, in a chauffeured car. Majors' attorney released a statement saying the jury did not believe Jabbari's story, and the judge ordered a new order of protection and set the sentencing date for February 6th. Majors had hoped the trial would restore his status as an emerging Hollywood star, but the outcome of the sentencing remains uncertain.
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Two former Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, have filed a lawsuit against former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, asking a federal judge to permanently bar him from making false claims about them. The 10-page complaint argues that Giuliani has continued to falsely accuse the mother and daughter pair of committing election fraud even after a federal jury found his statements to be false and defamatory. The suit seeks to put an end to Giuliani’s false accusations and prevent him from continuing to make them in the future.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered a shipment of illegal narcotics hidden in vats of jalapeño paste at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility in San Diego, containing over 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine and 500 pounds of cocaine with an estimated value of $10 million. The shipment was found in a commercial tractor-trailer being driven by a 28-year-old male with a valid border crossing card, and officers seized the shipment and arrested the driver. This discovery is part of a larger effort to crack down on cartels smuggling drugs across the southern border, with more than 1.5 million pounds of narcotics seized in the past year.
This article discusses the discovery of a 2.5 mile long tunnel in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military, believed to have been used by Hamas militants to transport vehicles, militants, and supplies. This discovery has raised questions about how Israeli surveillance missed such conspicuous preparations, and comes as the Israeli government faces calls for a cease-fire from its allies, amidst growing unease with civilian casualties. The Israeli military is continuing to investigate the tunnel and its purpose.
Ruby Franke, a former family vlogger, is expected to enter a plea agreement on Monday in Washington County, Utah, after being charged with six counts of felony child abuse. Police found two of her children with open wounds and malnourished, and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt was also charged with two counts of child abuse and one count of child endangerment. The case has sparked a national conversation about the responsibilities of parents and influencers, and Franke's plea agreement is expected to be a first step in resolving the case.
On Sunday evening, a car crashed into a parked Secret Service SUV that was shielding President Joe Biden's motorcade in Wilmington, Delaware. First Lady Jill Biden and the President had just left the campaign office, and a reporter asked Biden why he wasn't faring better in polls. The motorcade continued on after the incident, and President Biden was able to leave the scene safely. The Secret Service is currently investigating the incident.
The Republican Party of Florida has taken swift action against Chairman Christian Ziegler, suspending him and demanding his resignation amid an investigation into allegations of sexual assault, including rape. The party voted to make Ziegler's salary $1 and strip him of most of his power, transferring authority to Vice Chair Evan Power. Governor Ron DeSantis and other top officials have called for Ziegler to step down, and the allegations involve a woman with whom he and his wife had a prior consensual sexual relationship. The party's swift action shows that they are taking the allegations seriously.
At least 61 migrants, including women and children, have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Survivors reported that 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead, and the victims were from Nigeria, Gambia, and other African countries. The IOM has called for "urgent action" to prevent further loss of life and urged governments to provide safe and legal pathways for migrants.