Donald Trump's defense team has filed papers in D.C. federal court to request that Judge Tanya Chutkan recuse herself from the federal 2020 election conspiracy case brought by special counsel Jack Smith, arguing that her prior comments have created an appearance of prejudgment. Chutkan has refused to recuse herself, noting that the defense’s argument “fails to identify any actual bias or prejudice” she has expressed. The case is set to go to trial in June 2021, and it is unclear how the court will rule on Trump's request.
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On Saturday evening, the body of 73-year-old Myrtle Brown was found in a creek near her home in Maywood, Illinois. Her 35-year-old son, former NFL safety Sergio Brown, is also missing and is being sought by police. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed her death, which is being investigated as a homicide due to injuries consistent with a physical assault. The Maywood Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward.
Five juveniles escaped from the Abraxas Academy in Morgantown, Pennsylvania on Sunday night following a riot at the juvenile detention center. The Pennsylvania State Police are working with other law enforcement agencies to locate the escapees, and have asked anyone with information to contact them. Four of the nine escapees have already been located, and the cause of the riot is still under investigation.
Jordan Steinke, a former Colorado police officer, was found guilty of reckless endangerment and assault in relation to a 2022 train crash that resulted in serious injuries to a handcuffed woman. She was acquitted of criminal attempt to commit manslaughter and sentenced to 30 months of supervised probation. The judge noted that Steinke had no prior criminal history and accepted responsibility for her actions, and that the probation sentence was in line with Colorado sentencing guidelines.
On Sunday afternoon, a U.S. fighter jet went missing over South Carolina after the pilot was forced to eject due to a “mishap”. The pilot was able to safely parachute into a North Charleston neighborhood and is currently in stable condition. Military officials are asking for help from the public in locating the F-35B Lightning II jet, a fifth-generation fighter aircraft designed for stealth capabilities.
Two pilots, Nick Macy and Chris Rushing, were killed in a mid-air collision during the T-6 Gold Race at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, while the Reno Air Racing Association has extended its condolences to the families of the pilots.
Russell Brand, an actor and comedian, has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse by four women. His management agency, Tavistock Wood Management Agency, has terminated their professional ties with him and released a statement saying they were "horribly misled" by him. Brand performed a sold-out stand-up show on Saturday, alluding to the allegations but not discussing them. No charges have been filed against him yet.
Billy Miller, an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his roles on "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital" and "All My Children," has died at the age of 44. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin before relocating to Los Angeles. Miller's manager confirmed his death on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, and revealed he was struggling with manic depression. He will be remembered for his impact on soap opera fans.