Special Counsel Jack Smith is nearing the end of his investigation into former President Donald Trump's refusal to return classified documents related to his time spent at Mar-a-Lago. This follows a legal battle from two decades ago, when the EPA brought a civil lawsuit against Michigan resident John Rapanos for filling in three wetlands on his property without federal Clean Water Act permits. Sources close to the matter have indicated that possible criminal charges could be announced in the days or weeks following Memorial Day.
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A California man, Manuel Castro, won the record-breaking $2 billion Powerball lottery jackpot last year, but is now being sued by another man, Jose Rivera, who claims the ticket was stolen from him. The suit names The California State Lottery Commission, the state of California and a man named Urachi F. as defendants, and is expected to be heard in court in the coming weeks. The outcome of the case is uncertain, but is sure to be closely watched by lottery players across the country.
Military Veteran Jessica Watkins Sentenced to 8½ Years in Prison for Storming U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
Military Veteran Jessica Watkins Sentenced to 8½ Years in Prison for Storming U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
Jessica Watkins, a military veteran who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, was sentenced to 8½ years in federal prison after delivering an emotional apology in court. Judge Amit Mehta accepted Watkins' apology and her attorney argued that she should receive a lesser sentence due to her lack of criminal history and military service. Watkins expressed remorse for her actions and her attorney said they hope she can now move forward with her life.
Adnan Syed, convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee in 2000, will remain free while Maryland's Supreme Court decides whether to hear his appeal. Baltimore prosecutors moved to vacate his conviction in September, citing alternative suspects and unreliable evidence used at trial. The victim's family said they received insufficient notice to attend the hearing, which violated their right to be "treated with dignity and respect."
Trump's team was aware of the scheduled visit and held a dress rehearsal ahead of time.
Daniel Saldana, 55, was wrongfully convicted of attempted murder and shooting at an occupied vehicle 33 years ago and has now been exonerated and freed after a thorough review of the case by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Conviction Review Unit. New evidence, including witness statements and evidence of Saldana's alibi, had come to light that had not been available at the time of the trial. Saldana is now the longest-serving wrongfully convicted person in Los Angeles County to be exonerated.
Pennsylvania Republican state senator Doug Mastriano announced he will not be running for the U.S. Senate in 2024, instead opting to continue to serve in Harrisburg. His decision has left some wondering who will fill his seat, and how his presence in the state capital will affect the political landscape in the coming years. Mastriano is known for his ties to right-wing extremists and involvement in former President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.
An 11-year-old Mississippi boy is in recovery after being shot by a police officer responding to a domestic call at his home. The boy's mother, Nakala Murry, said the officer came to the front door with his firearm already drawn and ordered everyone outside. The shooting has sparked calls for the officer to be fired and charged, with the family seeking justice and calling the incident "unacceptable".