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.
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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.
A man was arrested for openly carrying a firearm in the Wisconsin Capitol while demanding to see Governor Tony Evers. He was released on bail later that night, but was found to be carrying an assault rifle upon his return. The Capitol police officer was able to prevent the man from entering the suite of rooms and he is now facing charges for his actions.
At least 49 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on a village grocery store and café in Ukraine's east on Thursday, according to Ukrainian officials. Images shared online showed emergency workers examining the rubble and bodies of victims, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a "demonstrably brutal Russian crime" and a "completely deliberate act of terrorism." The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire and for all parties to respect international humanitarian law.
The Scottish government has signed an extradition order for an American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah. The suspect, Nicholas Rossi, has been fighting a prolonged court battle to prevent his return to the United States since his arrest. The extradition order was signed on September 28th and will now be sent to the US Department of Justice for approval, raising questions about the extradition process and the ability of fugitives to evade justice.
On December 12, 2018, a fatal collision occurred in Bogota, New Jersey involving Senator Bob Menendez's then-girlfriend, Nadine Arslanian. Richard Koop, the pedestrian killed in the incident, had allegedly jumped on Arslanian's windshield before the collision. Four months later, Arslanian and Menendez allegedly received a new Mercedes as a gift, which has been linked to their September 22 indictment on bribery charges. The incident has raised questions about the couple's alleged bribery conspiracy, and the investigation is still ongoing.