Actor Jonathan Majors is set to appear in court on August 3rd for a domestic violence trial, which could have a major impact on his Hollywood career. The accuser alleges Majors pulled her finger, twisted her arm, struck and cut her ear, and pushed her into a vehicle. Majors' attorney Priya Chaudhry has provided prosecutors with video evidence showing the female accuser attacking her client. The outcome of the trial is uncertain, but it will be closely watched as Majors' career hangs in the balance.
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The U.S. Coast Guard is holding a news briefing Tuesday to provide an update on the search for a submersible carrying five people, including British explorer Hamish Harding and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, to the wreckage of the Titanic. The Canadian research vessel lost contact with the sub Sunday morning and the Coast Guard is continuing to search for it. The Explorers Club, the family of Shahzada Dawood, and the Coast Guard have all expressed their hope that the submersible is located quickly and the crew is safe.
In a recent interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, former President Donald Trump admitted he was reluctant to hand over boxes of classified documents to the Justice Department because he wanted to sort through them to remove personal items. This has raised questions about whether Trump knowingly and deliberately obstructed and withheld records he was ordered to turn in, which could be considered a criminal act. His comments have sparked a debate over whether he will face any legal consequences for his actions.
OceanGate's submersible, the Titan, has gone missing on a trip to the Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic. Search and rescue teams are combing the area for the vessel, which is equipped with features that allow it to rise from the depths of the sea without electricity. David Pogue, a CBS News correspondent who was aboard the Titan last year, noted that the submersible did not have a beacon similar to an aircraft’s emergency locator transmitter, but that it had previously gotten “lost on the sea floor for a few hours” and still had communication with its mother ship. The cause of the disappearance is still unknown.
Nicolas Malvagna, 27, from Manalapan, New Jersey, was arrested and arraigned on Monday for allegedly throwing a cellphone at singer Bebe Rexha during a concert in New York City on Sunday, causing her to collapse to her knees and receive stitches. Malvagna was charged with misdemeanor charges of harassment and assault and is due back in court on August 14th. The incident has sparked outrage among fans and celebrities, reminding concertgoers to respect performers and their safety.
A search and rescue mission is underway for a private submarine carrying five passengers, including British businessman Hamish Harding and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his teenage son, Suleman. The families of the passengers have expressed their hope that the submarine is located as quickly as possible and the crew is safe, and the search and rescue mission is being conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The families of the passengers have asked for privacy during this difficult time and are grateful for the concern being shown by their colleagues and friends.
Romanian social media influencer Andrew Tate and three other defendants have been charged with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The group allegedly recruited seven victims, including minors, and forced them into prostitution, promising money and a better life in exchange. The trial is expected to begin in the coming months, and if found guilty, the four defendants could face up to 20 years in prison.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Attorney in Delaware to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges and a felony gun possession charge. The plea agreement is expected to include a provision for probation for the tax violations, and drug use is acknowledged as a factor in the gun crime. The U.S. Attorney has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2018, and the plea agreement is still subject to approval by a judge.