Fulton County, Georgia is expected to present its investigation into alleged election fraud to a grand jury next week. Former state Senator Jen Jordan and former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan have both received subpoenas, but have yet to receive the 48-hour notice to appear. The outcome of the hearing will be closely watched as anticipation builds over whether Donald Trump will face criminal charges.
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A New Hampshire nurse and her child were kidnapped in Haiti last month, but have since been released according to El Roi Haiti, the Christian ministry the woman was working for. The kidnapping of Dorsainvil and her child has raised concerns about the safety of aid workers in Haiti, with many victims being released after a ransom is paid. It is unclear if a ransom was paid in this case.
Last week, 41 migrants tragically died in a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea. The boat had departed from Sfax, Tunisia, carrying 45 people, including three children. This tragedy is yet another reminder of the dangers of the Mediterranean Sea, which has become a major route for migrants seeking to reach Europe, and highlights the need for more action to ensure the safety of those attempting the dangerous journey.
A devastating fire at a vacation home in Wintzenheim, France, on Wednesday morning has resulted in nine confirmed deaths and two more feared dead. Firefighters were unable to contain the blaze, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The tragedy has left the community in shock, and local authorities are offering their condolences and support to those affected.
Rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty of three felony charges on Tuesday and sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting and wounding rapper Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. The two-week trial in December highlighted the scrutiny Black women face when reporting abuse, and the sentencing has sparked conversations about the importance of believing victims and holding perpetrators accountable.
Three men have been charged with misdemeanor assault after a brawl broke out on the Montgomery Riverfront on Saturday evening. The altercation began when a riverboat was blocked from docking by a pontoon boat, and police are still investigating what led to the incident. Chief Darryl J. Albert stated that the elements of the crime do not support a hate crime.
A 17-year-old cousin of the Uvalde, Texas school shooter has been arrested after allegedly threatening to “do the same thing” at a local school. The teen's mother called the San Antonio Police Department, reporting her son's concerning statements and threats of a school shooting. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus commended the mother for her courage and quick action, and the teen is currently being held in a juvenile detention center while the incident is investigated.
The Supreme Court has granted a temporary pause to the Biden administration's efforts to regulate so-called ghost guns, which are firearm-making kits available online. The regulations require background checks and registration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and are intended to protect public safety. Opponents of the regulations argue that they infringe on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and the legal battle over the regulations is likely to continue in the lower courts.