House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is attempting to launch an investigation into the Fulton County District Attorney's office responsible for indicting former President Donald Trump on charges of racketeering. In response, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis sent a nine-page letter to Jordan, telling him to stay in his lane. Jordan had asked for documents related to Willis' investigation into allegations of election interference, but the media largely covered the story as an earnest investigation. It remains to be seen if Jordan's investigation will have any tangible results.
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A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower court's ruling that would have required Texas to remove its controversial floating river barriers from the Rio Grande. The barriers, which are intended to deter migrants from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, were installed by the state of Texas and will remain in place for the time being. The Justice Department had argued that the barrier was a violation of the U.S. Constitution and the International Boundary and Water Commission Treaty of 1970, while Texas argued that the barrier was necessary to protect the state from illegal immigration. The appeals court's decision is only temporary, and the case will continue to be litigated in the courts.
Reza "Ray" Baluchi, a Florida ultra-marathoner and peace activist, was arrested last week by the U.S. Coast Guard after attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a homemade "human-powered hamster wheel". Baluchi had refused to get off the vessel and had threatened to harm himself or the crew when the Coast Guard attempted to board the vessel. This is reportedly the fourth time Baluchi has attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a homemade vessel. The U.S. Coast Guard said they take "all maritime threats seriously" and will use all available resources to ensure the safety of life at sea.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has accused House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of attempting to obstruct the prosecution of the racketeering case against former President Donald Trump. In a letter sent Thursday, Willis argued that Jordan's requests for information were an "unjustified and illegal intrusion" into a state criminal matter. Jordan has yet to respond to Willis' letter, leaving it unclear if he will continue to pursue his investigation or heed her warning.
Paqui has announced the removal of their spicy "One Chip Challenge" tortilla chip from store shelves following the death of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah of Worcester, Massachusetts. The chip contains two of the world's spiciest peppers and is intended for adults only, with clear labeling. Harris' family remembers him as an intelligent, quirky and talented young man. Paqui has expressed their condolences to the family and is currently awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Peter Navarro, former White House adviser to Donald Trump, was found guilty of criminal contempt of Congress on Thursday for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the plot to overturn the 2020 election. He faces a maximum of one year in prison and a fine of $100,000 for each count. Sentencing is set for January, and it is unclear if the conviction will lead to further legal action against Navarro or other members of the Trump administration.
Danny Masterson, former star of "That '70s Show", was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after being convicted of raping two women 20 years ago. The sentence marks the end of a long legal battle for the victims and serves as a warning to other perpetrators that they will be held accountable for their actions.
Johanna Furtado is suing Peloton after her son, Ryan, was killed while using their exercise bike. The lawsuit alleges that the bike was "dangerous" and that the company failed to warn consumers of the potential risks. It is seeking damages for medical expenses, funeral costs, and other damages, as well as punitive damages to punish Peloton for its alleged negligence. Peloton has yet to respond to the lawsuit, but has previously stated that it stands behind its products and takes customer safety seriously.