Dr. James Heaps, a former gynecologist at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Wednesday for sexually abusing female patients. Heaps had pleaded not guilty to 21 felony counts in the sexual assaults of seven women between 2009 and 2018, and was ordered to register as a sex offender. The case has prompted the university to make nearly $700 million in lawsuit payouts and to create a new Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to better protect students.
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On Tuesday night, rapper MoneySign Suede was found dead in a California prison with injuries consistent with a homicide. His attorney said he had been stabbed in the neck and the motive remains unknown. The 22-year-old had been gaining recognition for his music and was known for his YouTube channel. His death has been met with shock and sadness from fans and fellow artists. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has launched an investigation into the incident.
A federal appeals court has rejected a bid to block former Vice President Mike Pence's testimony before a grand jury investigating the events leading up to the Capitol insurrection and Trump's attempts to overturn the election. In response, Trump's lawyers have sent a letter to Congress urging the Justice Department to "stand down" in its investigation. Pence's appearance before the grand jury is now one step closer, though the date of his testimony is yet to be determined.
The Air Force has suspended two commanders of the 102nd Intelligence Wing in Massachusetts in connection with the investigation of a suspected leaker, Jack Teixeira. The commander of the 102nd Intelligence Support Squadron and the detachment commander overseeing administrative support have both been temporarily suspended from their leadership positions and lost access to classified systems and information. Further investigation is underway to determine if any other members of the unit will be affected.
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Trump’s Appeal to Block Pence Testimony in Jan. 6 Investigation
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Trump’s Appeal to Block Pence Testimony in Jan. 6 Investigation
A federal appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump's attempt to block former Vice President Mike Pence from testifying before a grand jury investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Pence's adviser had previously said he would not appeal the order for his testimony, and no court orders are in place preventing him from answering questions. The ruling is the latest development in the ongoing investigation, and it remains to be seen what impact, if any, Pence's testimony will have.
Fox News is facing a crisis after lawyers uncovered private messages from Tucker Carlson containing deeply offensive and crude remarks. Executives and board members were stunned when made aware of the messages, and it is unclear what repercussions the news will have for the company.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, met with Justice Department officials on Wednesday to discuss potential charges related to an ongoing criminal investigation in Delaware. The meeting was reportedly held at Hunter Biden's request and was expected to be a status update, with prosecutors considering misdemeanor and felony charges related to taxes and a firearm purchase. U.S. Attorney David Weiss has been overseeing the investigation since at least 2019, and it is unclear at this time if any charges will be brought against Hunter Biden.
Grammy-winning hip-hop star Pras Michel was convicted Wednesday of 10 counts related to a "clandestine foreign influence campaign scheme" funded by Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho. The scheme involved payments to Barack Obama's 2012 presidential reelection campaign and efforts to influence the Trump administration to drop an extradition case on behalf of China. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Sessions testified in the trial, and Michel faces up to 20 years in prison. The case has highlighted the potential for foreign influence in American politics.