Former President Donald Trump was deposed in a civil lawsuit filed by columnist E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of rape in the mid-1990s. Excerpts of the deposition revealed a contentious battle between Trump and Roberta Kaplan, a lawyer for Carroll, with Trump angrily denying the allegation and threatening to sue the columnist. Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the excerpt to be made public, setting the stage for a long and contentious legal battle that could set a precedent for how the courts handle claims against a sitting president.
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Dallas Zoo officials announced Friday that Nova, a missing clouded leopard, was found safe after a daylong search near her original habitat. Police have opened a criminal investigation after evidence was found that the fence of the small cat’s habitat had been “intentionally” cut. Zoo officials are continuing to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact the Dallas Police Department.
A federal judge has ruled that columnist E. Jean Carroll can proceed with her lawsuits alleging she was raped by former President Donald Trump in a department store a quarter century ago. The ruling upholds a temporary New York state law that allows adult victims of sexual abuse to sue their abusers. The case will now proceed to trial, where the allegations will be further examined.
Tesla Inc. has reduced the prices of several of its electric vehicles, making them eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest. Despite the move, investors were not pleased and Tesla shares dropped nearly 4%. The company is hoping the tax credit and price cuts will encourage more people to buy its vehicles.
On January 6, a 6-year-old student shot a first-grade teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, VA. Superintendent George Parker revealed that a school official was notified of the possibility of a weapon in the student's possession prior to the shooting, but the weapon was not seized. The teacher is in stable condition and the student is being held at a juvenile detention center. The Newport News Police Department and the school system are both conducting investigations into the incident.
On Friday, the Dallas Zoo announced that a clouded leopard had escaped its habitat, prompting the closure of the zoo. The Dallas Police Department is assisting in the search for the animal, which is believed to still be on the grounds. The public is asked to remain vigilant and report any sightings, but not to approach the animal. The zoo is working closely with the police to ensure the safe return of the clouded leopard.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned Congress that the US will reach its debt limit on January 19th, and urged them to raise the limit to avoid a potential default. This sets up a major battle on Capitol Hill, as the government must take “extraordinary measures” to avoid a default. Yellen has warned of serious economic consequences if the debt limit is not raised in time.
At least seven people have been killed and dozens of homes destroyed in Butts County, Georgia and Autauga County, Alabama, after a severe storm system swept through the South on Thursday. Search and rescue operations are underway, with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey expressing her condolences for the victims. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Alabama, Georgia and Florida until 4 a.m. local time Friday.