Israeli police clashed with Palestinians inside the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City on Wednesday morning, resulting in seven injuries and two hospitalizations. Video footage showed police using stun grenades and rubber bullets to disperse groups of youths, while amateur video taken by Palestinians showed police scuffling with people and beating them with clubs and rifle butts. The incident occurred days after a Palestinian man was killed outside the holy site, with no statement from Israeli police regarding the cause of death.
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has charged former President Donald Trump with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with an alleged scheme to cover up two affairs with hush money payments. This is the first time in U.S. history that a president has faced criminal accountability, and the charges come after a lengthy investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's office into the alleged hush money payments. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and is currently facing a separate criminal investigation in Georgia related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, has been indicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign. The indictment serves as a reminder of the tumultuous four years of the Trump presidency, and the consequences of the indictment remain to be seen.
Former President Donald Trump was arraigned in a New York Supreme Court on Tuesday, facing charges of inciting violence and civil unrest. Acting Justice Juan Merchan warned Trump against using social media for violent ends, and the prosecution must turn over all evidence within 15 days. Trump's legal team is expected to mount a vigorous defense against the charges, with the case expected to unfold in the coming months.
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to criminal charges in a New York courtroom on Tuesday, stemming from an investigation into an alleged scheme to hide hush money payments ahead of the 2016 election. Trump's lawyers argued the charges are politically motivated and that the former president is being targeted by a “Trump-hating judge, with a Trump-hating wife and a Trump-hating prosecutor.” The case is ongoing, and Trump is scheduled to appear in court again in July, making it the first time a former president has been forced to respond to criminal charges.
Johnson & Johnson has announced a settlement of nearly $9 billion to cover thousands of lawsuits alleging that its baby powder containing talc caused cancer. The settlement, which is more than quadruple the amount previously set aside, is one of the largest product-liability settlements in U.S. history and will be payable over the next 25 years. The company has been adamant that its products are safe, but has decided to settle the cases in order to avoid the costs and risks associated with a prolonged legal battle.
On March 27, the Nashville Police Department searched the home of Audrey Hale, the shooter responsible for the deadly attack at The Covenant School. They found two shotguns, ammunition, five yearbooks, a school photo, and a suicide note. The motive for the shooting is still unknown and authorities are asking for anyone with information to contact them.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records in the first degree, with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stating that the evidence will show that Trump did so to cover up crimes relating to the 2016 election. Trump's lawyer Joe Tacopina revealed that the former president did not have his mugshot taken when he surrendered to authorities, and Trump's 2024 presidential campaign sent out an email with a T-shirt donning a black-and-white photo of Trump from the shoulders up. This indictment raises questions about why Trump repeatedly made false statements and how the case will play out in the coming days.