A federal jury in New York has found former President Donald Trump liable for battery and defamation in a civil trial stemming from allegations of rape against writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages for her battery and defamation claims, and found that Trump had defamed her by calling her claims a "hoax" and "a con job". The verdict is a significant victory for Carroll and other women who have accused Trump of sexual misconduct.
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A Louisiana man was arrested on Monday after allegedly shooting and wounding a 14-year-old girl who was playing hide-and-seek on his property. The incident has sparked a conversation about the impact of gun violence on children and the need for stricter gun control laws and better education on gun safety. It has also raised questions about the need for better mental health resources in the community to help address the underlying issues of potential violence.
The FBI has successfully disrupted a 20-year-old malicious software network used by the Russian government to spy on hundreds of computers across 50 countries. The agency used a digital tool called "Perseus" to turn the malware's functionality against itself and force the program to self-destruct on infected computers. Senior law enforcement officials said the FBI's court-authorized neutralization of the Kremlin-backed hackers in the U.S. succeeded, disabling the malware on an undisclosed number of American computers.
A jury has begun deliberations in the civil lawsuit brought against former President Donald Trump by writer E. Jean Carroll, who alleges battery and defamation. During closing arguments, Carroll's attorney argued that Trump has a "M.O." of targeting women, while Trump's attorney argued that Carroll's claims were false and protected by the First Amendment. The jury will decide whether Trump is liable for the attack and whether Carroll should be awarded financial damages, with the outcome potentially setting a precedent for future cases involving public figures.
Eleven members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Dick Durbin, have requested that Harlan Crow, a Republican donor and real estate magnate, provide an itemized list of gifts and real estate transactions given to Supreme Court justices or their family members. The committee has requested that Crow provide the requested information by May 22, 2023 and has not yet received a response. This is part of the committee’s ongoing efforts to craft legislation strengthening the ethical rules and standards that apply to the Supreme Court.
On Tuesday, former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan was arrested by agents from the country’s anti-corruption body, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Images of Khan being pulled by security forces towards an armored vehicle were broadcast on Pakistan’s independent GEO TV, drawing nationwide condemnation from Khan’s supporters. The NAB has not commented on the arrest, but has said that it is investigating Khan for alleged corruption and misuse of power, marking a dramatic escalation on Pakistan’s political scene.
Bob Huggins, the head coach of the University of West Virginia's basketball team, used a homophobic slur twice during a radio interview and later expressed regret for his "abhorrent phrase". The West Virginia athletic department released a statement calling Huggins' comments "offensive" and said they were reviewing the matter. Huggins has since apologized, but the university has yet to comment on the incident or the potential consequences for Huggins.
Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday morning targeted three senior Islamic Jihad commanders in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of 13 people, including the commanders, their families, and other nearby civilians. Twenty people were injured in the strikes, sparking outrage among Palestinians and condemnation from the militant group. The incident is likely to further strain the already tense relations between Israel and the Palestinians.