The House Oversight and Accountability Committee released the transcript of its interview with Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden. Archer testified that Hunter Biden used the Joe Biden "brand" to protect Burisma, but he had no knowledge of Joe Biden altering policy to benefit his son. The 141-page transcript provides further insight into the investigation into the Bidens and the role of the Biden brand in Hunter Biden's business dealings.
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Negasi Zuberi, also known as "Sakima," "Justin Hyche" and "Justin Kouassi," has been arrested in Nevada for allegedly kidnapping a woman in Oregon and holding her in a cinder block cell. He is also suspected of committing four violent sexual assaults in four states, and is in custody awaiting extradition to Oregon. The FBI is asking anyone with information about Zuberi's alleged crimes to contact them.
Six former law enforcement officers in Mississippi have pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges in connection with a violent assault on two Black men. The officers, who called themselves the “Goon Squad”, entered the men’s home without a warrant and used a stun gun, handcuffed them, and assaulted them with a sex object before one of the officers fired a gun in one of the men’s mouths, causing serious injuries. The Associated Press conducted an investigation which revealed that the officers had discussed a false cover story and had planted and tampered with evidence. The six officers have pleaded guilty, but the victims have yet to receive justice.
Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama appointee, has been assigned to preside over former President Donald Trump's latest indictment. Despite Senate Republicans' attempts to undermine her credibility, they unanimously voted to confirm her in 2014. Chutkan has established a reputation for imposing tough penalties on rioters who participated in the 2021 attack on the Capitol, including handing down the longest sentence of just over five years.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on four counts of attempting to overthrow the 2020 presidential election, with testimony from allies, aides and officials up to former Vice President Mike Pence. Trump has been unapologetic, referring to the charges as "fake" and "un-American". This is the first time the U.S. criminal justice system has sought to punish a leader for actions regarding the transfer of power, and the outcome of the legal proceedings remains to be seen.
Grammy-winning artist Lizzo has responded to allegations of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment in an Instagram post, calling them "unbelievable" and "outrageous". The lawsuit, filed by three former dancers, claims that Lizzo's company and dance team captain pressured dancers to engage with nude performers in Amsterdam and put them on stricter rules than other tour members. Lizzo said she usually chooses not to respond to false allegations, but felt it was necessary to address these. The lawsuit is ongoing.
Mexican officials have reported the discovery of a body along a floating barrier recently installed in the Rio Grande by Texas authorities. The barrier was installed last month across from Eagle Pass, Texas, and is designed to make it more difficult for migrants to cross the river. Human rights groups have criticized the barrier, saying it puts migrants in danger and violates their rights. The Mexican government is investigating the death, which is the first reported since the barrier was installed.
A Florida mother, Arya Singh, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter and abuse of a dead human body in the death of her newborn child, known as "Baby June". DNA testing linked the child to a relative, and the sentencing of Singh brings some closure to the tragedy.