The US Justice Department has argued that former President Donald Trump can be sued in civil lawsuits for damages incurred during the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, rejecting his claims of absolute immunity. The Department clarified that the brief does not determine whether Trump should be held liable, but argued that a president cannot be absolutely immune for speech that incites violence. The lawsuits allege that Trump incited the violence by making false claims about the election results and encouraging his supporters to march on the Capitol.
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This article reports on the removal of a juror from the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh due to improper conversations outside the courtroom. The prosecutor argued that the case comes down to credibility and believability, while the defense claimed law enforcement was inconsistent or that evidence was fabricated. The alternate juror was sworn in and the defense began its closing arguments, with the jury expected to begin deliberations soon.
Court documents have revealed a cache of items seized from the family home of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students. These items include knives, masks, laptops, clothing, boots, notebooks, medical records, and identifying documents. When Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania, investigators took black masks, the weapon, and other items. The evidence will be used in the ongoing investigation.
A Michigan man has been arrested and charged with making threatening interstate communications after allegedly using social media to threaten to kill Jewish members of the state's government. According to an FBI affidavit, Jack Eugene Carpenter III made threats on Twitter to "carry out the punishment of death" to anyone Jewish in the Michigan government. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was one of the targets of the suspect, who is now facing federal charges.
The ScanPyramids project has used cosmic-ray muon radiography to uncover a 30-foot-long corridor inside the Great Pyramid of Giza. Dr. Zahi Hawass believes that the discovery of the corridor could lead to the discovery of the real burial chamber of Khufu, and Mostafa Waziri is hopeful that the discovery will lead to further discoveries. The project is ongoing and the team of archaeologists and scientists are hopeful that further discoveries will be made in the near future.
A federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate seven fired workers, reopen a shuttered location, and stop infringing on workers' rights after finding that the company violated labor laws "hundreds of times". The ruling requires Starbucks to post a notice in all U.S. stores listing its labor violations and workers' rights, with the company's interim CEO Howard Schultz required to be present. The decision is a major victory for labor groups, who have long accused Starbucks of violating labor laws and attempting to prevent unionization, and is expected to have a major impact on the labor movement.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been asked to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle in the U.K. The couple relocated to Southern California in 2020, and a royal source has stated that the residence will remain their base when they visit the U.K. Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the situation, and the future of the residence remains uncertain.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was recently threatened by a heavily armed man who posted a tweet threatening death to Jewish members of the state government. The suspect was identified as Jack Eugene Carpenter III, and the FBI is continuing to investigate the incident. Attorney General Nessel has expressed her gratitude to the FBI and Michigan State Police for their swift response, and has called for vigilance in protecting the safety of all Michiganders.