This civil trial in Manhattan federal court is to determine whether former President Donald Trump defamed writer E. Jean Carroll when he publicly denied her accusations of rape. Trump's attorney argued that he had never met Carroll and that his comments about her not being his type were not defamatory, while Carroll's attorney argued that Trump did know her and that his comments were defamatory. The jury is now deliberating on the case, and a verdict is expected soon.
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The California Reparations Task Force has concluded their two-year effort by approving a list of proposals to be considered by state lawmakers, which include providing financial assistance to Black Californians, creating a center to study the economic and social effects of slavery, and establishing a memorial to honor the victims of slavery and discrimination. The task force also recommended that the state create a commission to study the effects of slavery and discrimination, and to make recommendations on how to address them. If passed, the proposals would be the first of their kind in the United States.
Jordan Neely's family has released a statement condemning the actions of the U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was seen on video holding Neely in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway train. The statement said that the veteran's statement amounts to an "admission of guilt," and that it shows why he needs to be in prison. The family's attorneys said that Penny's actions and words demonstrate why he should be held accountable for Neely's death, sparking outrage in the community and calls for justice.
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The White House is taking action to avoid a catastrophic default on the nation's debt by targeting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other GOP House members in competitive districts. They are hoping to pass a bill that will benefit veterans and the economy, but it remains to be seen if the President's strategy will be successful. The proposed bill is a $2 trillion infrastructure plan funded by raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%, while Republicans have proposed a $568 billion counteroffer.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of an economic "calamity" if Congress does not raise the nation's borrowing limit, adding urgency to a meeting between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders. Yellen said a default could cause a "severe" economic downturn with a "ripple effect" felt around the world, and that the government would have to choose between paying Social Security benefits, military salaries, or interest on the debt.
Former President Donald Trump has declined his last chance to testify in a civil trial where longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll has accused him of raping her in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. The jury has watched lengthy excerpts from an October videotaped deposition in which Trump vehemently denied the allegations, and Carroll is seeking compensatory and punitive damages totaling millions of dollars. The outcome of the trial could have a major impact on Trump's political future.
Seven people were tragically killed and a dozen more injured when a Land Rover ran over them at a bus stop near a shelter for migrants and unhoused people in Brownsville, Texas on Sunday morning. Authorities are investigating whether the incident was intentional or an accident, and are asking anyone with information to contact them. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.