Federal prosecutors are considering charging Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, with three tax crimes and a charge related to a gun purchase. The investigation into Hunter Biden began in 2018 and has been looking into whether he failed to file his taxes, wrongly claimed deductions, or lied about being on drugs when purchasing a gun. The case is still ongoing and no charges have been filed yet, but if Hunter Biden is charged and convicted, he could face jail time.
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Barbara Barrick has filed a wrongful death civil rights lawsuit against the McCurtain County Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff Kevin Clardy, and several sheriff's deputies in response to the death of her husband following an arrest in 2022. Audio of Clardy reportedly talking about killing journalists and boasting about physically confronting the local district attorney has been released. The lawsuit seeks damages for the wrongful death and an injunction to prevent similar conduct in the future, highlighting the need for police reform and accountability.
Authorities in Dadeville, Alabama have arrested five men in connection with a shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party that left four young people dead and dozens more injured. The victims ranged in age from 17 to 23, and the suspects have been charged with four counts of reckless murder. The investigation is ongoing and authorities have not yet released any details about a possible motive.
Alec Baldwin's attorneys have announced that charges against him in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his Western movie "Rust" have been dropped. The incident occurred in 2021 when Baldwin was rehearsing a scene with a gun, which went off and killed Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza. The office of New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies has declined comment and it is unclear if charges against co-defendant and "Rust" armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, are still in play. Baldwin's attorneys have encouraged a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of the incident.
A private arbitration panel has ruled that My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell must pay $5 million to software developer Robert Zeidman, who won a "Prove Mike Wrong" challenge at Lindell's 2021 "cyber-symposium". The challenge was made after Lindell claimed his data showed evidence of Chinese interference in the 2020 election, and the ruling serves as a reminder that baseless conspiracy theories and unfounded allegations have consequences. The decision is a victory for those who seek to uphold the integrity of the democratic process, and a reminder that the truth will always prevail.
Manhunt Underway in North Carolina After 24-Year-Old Allegedly Shoots 6-Year-Old Girl and Her Father
Manhunt Underway in North Carolina After 24-Year-Old Allegedly Shoots 6-Year-Old Girl and Her Father
A manhunt is underway in North Carolina for Robert Louis Singletary, who is wanted on four counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. The shooting occurred when a basketball rolled into Singletary's yard and he allegedly opened fire on a 6-year-old girl and her father. The girl was released from the hospital with a bullet fragment in her cheek, while her father remains hospitalized. Police are warning the public not to approach Singletary as he is considered armed and dangerous.
A federal judge has ruled that the House Judiciary Committee can question a former Manhattan prosecutor about the criminal case against ex-President Donald Trump. However, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has issued a stay that will delay the testimony until a three-judge panel can consider the appeal of the ruling. Until then, the House Judiciary Committee's investigation into the Manhattan prosecution of former President Donald Trump will remain on hold.
On Wednesday, strong storms, including tornadoes, winds and hail, swept through parts of the Central U.S., leaving at least two people dead and several others injured. The National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings, and video footage from the scene showed emergency vehicles making their way past damaged buildings. The American Red Cross is providing assistance to those affected and urging people to prepare for future storms.