Republican Party is divided on how to handle former President Donald Trump's legal troubles, with some taking a critical stance while others are standing by him for the 2024 election. Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina have suggested Trump's behavior is irresponsible, while a recent poll shows six in 10 Republican primary voters say Trump would "definitely" beat President Joe Biden in a 2024 general-election rematch. Trump is currently facing 37 felony charges, and it remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will affect the Republican Party and the upcoming election.
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Three people have been found dead in Nottingham, England, and three others were hit by a van in what police believe to be linked incidents. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and the three people hit by the van were injured and taken to the hospital. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward as they investigate the incident.
Nikki Haley, former Ambassador to the United Nations and former Governor of South Carolina, has voiced her opinion on the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump. She has expressed mistrust of federal prosecutors, but also said that if the charges are true, Trump was "incredibly reckless". Haley has also called for a top-to-bottom overhaul of the federal law enforcement agencies, as they have lost credibility with the American people. Her comments come as the Republican Party is preparing for the upcoming presidential debates, and could call attention to the fact that Trump is still leading in the polls.
Nine people were shot in Denver, Colorado, following celebrations of the Denver Nuggets' first NBA championship win. Three of the victims are in critical condition, while the remaining victims and the suspect are believed to have non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect has been taken into police custody, and the Denver Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta has denied allegations of emotional and sexual abuse made against him by musician María Elena Ríos, which have sparked a larger conversation about the prevalence of sexual assault and abuse of power in the entertainment industry. Huerta characterized the accusations as “false and completely unsubstantiated” and said that the relationship between himself and Ríos began as a friendship and was consensual. He added that after it ended, Ríos began to misrepresent their relationship.
Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, has released a statement through his attorneys defending himself against charges of manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City F Train. Penny disputes an eyewitness account that he held Neely in a chokehold for 15 minutes and claims he was acting as a "good Samaritan" to protect people on the train. The New York City Medical Examiner's Office has ruled Neely's death a homicide, sparking a debate about the use of force and how to best handle individuals with mental health issues in public spaces.
Former President Donald Trump has arrived in Miami ahead of his first court appearance on 37 felony charges. He is accused of illegally taking highly classified documents from the White House to his Florida club and refusing to return them. Trump will plead not guilty on all charges and is expected to remain in the 2024 presidential race even if convicted. Tuesday's court session will be the first step in determining the former president's fate.
Amy Elizabeth Richins, a mother of three, was arrested last month on suspicion of poisoning her husband. At Monday's hearing, prosecutors and Richins' attorneys previewed evidence in the case, with Richins' sister-in-law calling her "desperate, greedy and extremely manipulative". Richins' attorney argued that the evidence was "very one-sided" and that Richins will be exonerated by a jury. The case has gained widespread attention due to the unique circumstances surrounding it.