Wisconsin's Supreme Court race has come to a close, with Democratic-backed Janet Protasiewicz winning the election, CNN projects. This marks the first time in 15 years that liberals will take control of the court, with the fate of the state's abortion ban pending. The win likely breaks an era of Republican dominance in the state and sets the stage for decisions on a range of issues, including abortion access, election rules, and more. Protasiewicz had support from the state's leading anti-abortion groups, while her opponent, conservative Daniel Kelly, had worked for Republicans.
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Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records to hide $130,000 in hush money paid during the 2016 presidential election. This is the first time in American history that a president has been fingerprinted and faced a judge in a criminal prosecution. If convicted, Trump could face up to four years in prison, with the trial set to begin in June.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with an investigation into his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme and cover-up involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. The indictment charges Trump with two counts of felony criminal conduct, including conspiracy to commit campaign finance violations and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission. The indictment alleges that Trump conspired with his former attorney Michael Cohen to make payments to Daniels in order to influence the 2016 presidential election. The consequences of the indictment remain to be seen, but the investigation is ongoing.
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, challenging former President Donald Trump who is currently the front-runner. Hutchinson has served in various political roles since 1997, and is the first major rival to challenge Trump for the nomination. He made the announcement in an interview with ABC’s “This Week” that aired Sunday and plans to make a formal announcement in April in Arkansas.
WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle have expressed their concern and support for American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on espionage charges. Griner, who was held in Russia for most of last year, urged the Biden administration to “use every tool possible” to secure Gershkovich's release. The Wall Street Journal, for which Gershkovich works, has denied the charges and called for his immediate release, and the Biden administration has said it is “deeply concerned” and working to secure his release.
A man in Iran was arrested after throwing yogurt at two women who were not wearing the hijab in a store. This incident has sparked outrage among many in Iran, with many calling for the man to be held accountable for his actions and for the laws regarding the mandatory dress code for women to be relaxed or abolished. Judicial authorities also issued arrest warrants for the two women for flouting Iran’s strict female dress rules.
At the Pennsylvania GOP Leadership Conference, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for indicting former President Donald Trump on misdemeanor offenses, accusing him of weaponizing the law for "purely political purposes." This is the first indictment of its kind in US history and has sparked a debate among Republican lawmakers and former elected officials. DeSantis echoed this sentiment, saying that the indictment was an example of the law being "weaponized for political purposes." The indictment is the latest development in a long-running saga that has seen Trump and his allies face numerous legal challenges since he left office.
Douglas Mackey, a self-styled far-right propagandist from Florida, was convicted of conspiring to deprive individuals of their right to vote in the 2016 presidential election. Mackey had 58,000 Twitter followers and used false information to influence the election, such as the hashtag #DraftOurDaughters to suggest that Hillary Clinton would institute a military draft of women if elected. He faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced in June 2021.