Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed court documents seeking further protections for jurors in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump due to his intimidating behavior on social media. Smith has asked U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan to allow potential jurors to fill out a written questionnaire and limit how much each party can dig into the potential jurors' identities. The filing is an attempt to protect jurors from similar intimidation and is part of a pattern of Smith tussling with Trump's attorneys in the D.C. and South Florida cases.
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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have announced their split and have reached a temporary child custody agreement involving their two young daughters. The two have agreed to keep the children in New York and Turner can return to the U.K. whenever she has the children. They have yet to reach a permanent agreement on child custody and it is unclear what the future holds for the two.
Former Employee Testifies Against Crypto Trading Firm Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried in New York Court
Former Employee Testifies Against Crypto Trading Firm Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried in New York Court
Caroline Ellison, a former employee of the now-defunct crypto trading firm FTX, has testified against its co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried in a New York court. Ellison has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges, and is the only witness to the alleged crimes. Bankman-Fried has denied any wrongdoing, and the trial is expected to continue for several more weeks, with the outcome potentially setting a precedent for holding crypto executives accountable for their actions.
Vivian Silver, a Canadian-born Jewish humanitarian living near the Gaza Strip, has gone missing after Hamas fighters attacked Israel over the weekend. Silver was known for her work to improve the plight of Palestinians and create a shared society between Jews and Arabs, and her son has started a Facebook page to spread awareness of her disappearance. The Israeli government is working with the international community to locate Silver and other missing people, and her friends and family remain hopeful that she will be found safe and sound.
Steve Garvey, a former Major League Baseball MVP and All-Star, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in California. He is running as a Republican in a heavily Democratic state, and believes fresh voices and new ideas are needed to address the issues facing California. He launched his campaign with a video featuring baseball imagery and alluding to problems facing the state, and the primary election is scheduled for June 5, 2022.
House Republicans met Monday night to discuss the process of replacing former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. No official policy decisions were made, but members expressed a variety of opinions on how quickly they could select a speaker and who it might be. The House Republican Conference will hear presentations from speaker candidates on Tuesday, and it is unclear how quickly they will be able to come to a consensus.
An American woman living in Israel has spoken out about the experience of having five of her family members taken hostage by Hamas during their recent attacks. The woman and her family are now in a state of limbo, not knowing when or if their loved ones will be released. The incident highlights the devastating effects of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the fear and uncertainty it has caused for many families in the region.
This article discusses the recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas, with Israeli airstrikes being launched in response to a surprise attack by Hamas militants. Aid organizations have warned of the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the Israeli Defense Forces are considering a ground offensive. The article highlights the devastating consequences of the ongoing conflict, and the need for a peaceful resolution.