A federal judge in New York has denied Donald Trump's lawyers' motion for a mistrial in the civil battery and defamation lawsuit filed against the former president by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. During the trial, Trump's defense lawyer continued his cross-examination of Carroll, asking her about old Facebook posts where she praised his TV show "The Apprentice." The judge denied the motion, ruling that the evidence presented was fair and that the jury should make its own decision. The trial is ongoing and a verdict is expected in the coming weeks.
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On Monday, the Detectives Endowment Association announced the death of Detective Troy Patterson, who was shot in the head during a botched robbery in Brooklyn, New York in 1990. Patterson was a decorated officer who served in the NYPD for over 10 years and was posthumously awarded the NYPD Combat Cross for his bravery. The Detectives Endowment Association has asked for donations to the Troy Patterson Memorial Fund, which will be used to support the families of fallen officers.
Donald Trump's lawyer has requested a mistrial in the civil lawsuit brought against the former president by writer E. Jean Carroll, who alleges that he raped her in the 1990s. The request was made in a letter to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, accusing him of making "pervasive unfair and prejudicial rulings" against his client. The trial is ongoing, and the outcome of the request is yet to be determined.
Adidas has been hit with a lawsuit from investors alleging the sportswear giant failed to disclose the risks of its partnership with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. The lawsuit claims that Adidas was aware of the risks of working with Ye as early as 2018, but failed to disclose them to shareholders. In response to the lawsuit, Adidas has rejected the claims and will take measures to defend itself. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and a jury trial.
Employees of an Auburn, Maine restaurant were surprised to find a plastic tote containing 14 kilograms (31 pounds) of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl in a crate they thought was a shipment of mugs. The estimated street value of the drugs is $3 million. The Auburn Police Department is working with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency to investigate the source of the shipment and is urging anyone with information to contact them.
A massive manhunt is underway in Cleveland, Texas, for Francisco Oropesa, the suspect accused of killing five people in a mass shooting on Friday. Wilson Garcia, a survivor of the shooting, spoke of his wife's courage at a vigil on Sunday. More than 250 officers are continuing the search, while the community of Cleveland hopes for a swift resolution and justice for the victims.
On Saturday evening, an 18-year-old college baseball player at Texas A&M-Texarkana was struck by a stray bullet during a game at George Dobson Field in Spring Lake Park, Texarkana. The student was taken to a local hospital and underwent surgery for his injuries, and is currently in stable condition. The university released a statement expressing their concern and thanking the Texarkana Police Department for their quick response, and is offering counseling services to any students affected by the incident.
Candace Chapman Scott, a Little Rock resident, has pleaded not guilty to twelve counts of fraud and stolen property charges for allegedly selling 20 boxes of stolen body parts from medical school cadavers to a Pennsylvania man. UAMS is conducting an internal investigation and Scott's trial is set to begin on June 7th, with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.