Donald Trump will not present a defense in the civil trial on allegations he raped writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s, due to health issues preventing their expert witness from testifying. The jury did hear Trump deny the allegation in a 2018 audio recording, and Carroll's lawyers are set to finish presenting their case on Thursday. Trump's lawyers will then make closing arguments, and the jury will decide whether Trump defamed Carroll when he denied her allegation.
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Divimara Lamar Nava was arrested in Montgomery County, Texas, on Wednesday morning for allegedly helping her husband, Francisco Oropesa, evade capture. Oropesa is the suspect in a shooting that left five people dead, including a nine-year-old boy. Nava was charged with "hindering the apprehension of a known felon" and is being held in the Montgomery County jail, while Oropesa is in police custody awaiting trial.
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At least one person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting at an Atlanta medical facility on Wednesday, according to police. Police declared an "active shooter situation" and asked local residents to stay away from the area. Three victims were transported to the hospital and a fourth was pronounced dead at the scene, with no suspect in custody at this time.
Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Senate election against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz. In his announcement video, Allred highlighted his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol and his bipartisan record on issues such as veterans' rights, trade with Mexico, and the CHIPS Act. His candidacy has already generated excitement among Democrats in Texas, with endorsements from prominent figures such as Beto O'Rourke.
Robert Findlay Smith, 71, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the killing of three people at an Alabama church dinner in June. Linda Rainey, whose husband was killed in the shooting, expressed her grief and sorrow, while defense attorney Emory Anthony apologized on behalf of Smith and expressed his condolences. The sentencing of Smith brings closure to the families of the victims and to the community, and serves as a reminder of the importance of gun safety and the devastating consequences of gun violence.
Police have arrested Francisco Oropesa, the suspect in the killing of five of his neighbors in Texas last week. His bond is expected to be set at $5 million, and more arrests are likely. Oropesa was arrested without incident in the town of Cut and Shoot, and the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact the FBI hotline.
The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement on new immigration policies that will enable the U.S. to deport some migrants and allow Mexico to accept non-Mexican migrants and asylum-seekers. The agreement also includes the deployment of extra troops to the southern border and the eligibility of up to 100,000 individuals from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to live and work in the U.S. The agreement is seen as a way to deter illegal border crossings while also providing a safe and legal way for those who are eligible to enter the U.S.