Fani Willis, Fulton County District Attorney, has announced that charging decisions in the investigation into former President Donald Trump and his allies for illegal election meddling in Georgia are expected to be announced this summer. The filing of a new court document suggests that immunity offers could still be in the works. Willis has urged heightened security due to open-source intelligence that suggests the announcement of decisions may provoke a significant public reaction, including potential acts of violence.
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President Joe Biden welcomed three Tennessee lawmakers to the Oval Office to thank them for their courage in facing expulsion for participating in gun control protests. Vice President Kamala Harris was also present, and Biden described the expulsion votes as “shocking” and “undemocratic.” The Tennessee Three have become symbols of the fight for gun reform, and their meeting with Biden is seen as a sign of his commitment to the issue.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has announced that she will be making charging decisions regarding possible criminal interference in the 2020 general election in Georgia between July 11 and September 1. The investigation is looking into possible interference by former President Donald Trump and his allies, and the announcement of the charging decisions is expected to be a major news story. Willis has asked law enforcement to increase security in the coming months.
Five members of the far-right extremist group, the Proud Boys, are facing nine counts, including the rarely-used charge of seditious conspiracy, in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Assistant U.S. Attorney Conor Mulroe has argued that the Proud Boys were “thirsting for violence, and organizing for action” before the attack and that they were “lined up behind Donald Trump and willing to commit violence on his behalf.” The jury is expected to reach a verdict soon, and the charge of seditious conspiracy carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom has released a report showing that books with LGBTQ+ themes are the most likely to be banned or challenged in public schools and libraries. Maia Kobabe's graphic memoir “Gender Queer” topped the list for the second consecutive year. Amanda Darrow of the Utah Pride Center said that these challenges are “a direct attack on the rights of LGBTQ+ people to exist and be seen.” The OIF reported that in 2020, there were 566 challenges reported to them.
The Supreme Court has ruled that lawsuits brought by municipalities against major oil companies can move forward in state courts, allowing environmental advocates to hold the companies accountable for the effects of climate change. The ruling is a blow to the oil companies, who had been trying to avoid trials in state courts, and is a major setback for them. The outcome of the trials remains to be seen.
Fox News has announced that it is parting ways with Tucker Carlson, its far-right prime-time host, and will air "Fox News Tonight" as an interim show helmed by rotating personalities until a new host is named. Carlson was a top-rated host for the network, drawing 334,000 viewers in the coveted 25- to 54-year-old demographic in the 8 p.m. slot for the week ended April 20. Fox Corporation shares dropped after the news was released.
Key takeaways: Former Vice President Mike Pence has stated that he will “tell the truth” and “obey the law” when he testifies in the investigation…