Former President Donald Trump was seen refusing to answer questions in a deposition last summer as part of New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil investigation into the Trump organization's business practices. CBS News has released footage of the deposition, in which Trump pleads the fifth nearly 450 times, providing insight into his attitude towards the investigation. The lawsuit is still ongoing, and the footage provides a unique glimpse into the former president's attitude.
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A 41-year-old Washington, D.C. government employee has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Karon Blake earlier this month. The shooting occurred after an argument between the two, and Blake's last words were reportedly "he shot me". The Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Detroit police are investigating the disappearance of three local rappers who have been missing for 10 days after a performance was canceled due to an equipment problem. The mother of one of the victims reported them missing the next day, and their phones stopped having activity by the early morning hours of January 22. The Detroit Police Department is asking anyone with information about the missing rappers to contact them.
Key takeaways: A grand jury has been convened in Manhattan to investigate the hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels by former President…
Solomon Peña, a failed Republican candidate for New Mexico's state House, has been indicted on 14 criminal counts, including three counts of criminal solicitation to commit shooting at a dwelling or occupied building and two counts of conspiracy to commit shooting at a dwelling or occupied building. Peña had been arrested by Albuquerque police in January after shots were fired at the home of a county commissioner in December and is believed to be the "mastermind" behind the attacks. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office has not yet released any further details about the charges or the evidence that led to the indictment.
Alex Murdaugh is standing trial on two counts of murder in South Carolina, with prosecutors presenting evidence from law enforcement and forensic experts. The defense has raised concerns about the evidence collection and analysis, as well as the established motive for the murders. The trial is ongoing, and it is unclear when a verdict will be reached.
On Monday afternoon, a targeted drive-by shooting in Lakeland, Florida left at least 10 people injured, two of whom are in critical condition. Four shooters fired from a dark-blue Nissan four-door sedan, and the Lakeland Police Department is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects. Chief Taylor expressed his sadness at the incident and urged anyone with information to contact the police department.
Manhattan district attorney's office is set to present evidence to a grand jury on Monday regarding Donald Trump's alleged role in hush money payments to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. The saga began in 2018 when The Wall Street Journal reported Michael Cohen, Trump's longtime attorney, paid Daniels $130,000 one month before the election. Prosecutors have also reached out to David Pecker, former head of the National Enquirer's publishing company, in connection with the investigation. If criminal charges are filed against Trump, it would mark a major milestone in the investigation.