House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) has revealed that subpoenaed bank records show that Hunter Biden, James Biden, and Hallie Biden have received payments totaling more than $10 million from foreign sources, including individuals aligned with the Chinese Communist Party. The investigation is now entering a new phase, and the Biden administration is monitoring it closely while continuing to focus on its policy agenda. The outcome of the investigation remains to be seen.
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U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting an armed man during a Black Lives Matter protest in Texas in July 2020. Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted that he wanted to pardon Perry, but Travis County District Attorney José Garza said in a statement that the jury's decision should be respected. Perry's conviction and sentencing serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting the rule of law and the decisions of the jury.
A New York jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a civil trial stemming from allegations of rape against writer E. Jean Carroll. Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages and expressed her joy for women across America, saying the court win was not about the money, but securing a victory for all women. The jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse, but not rape, in the case. Roberta Kaplan, Carroll's attorney, said Donald Trump did it and all his denials are not true.
Interpol has released a video featuring Dutch celebrities in an effort to draw attention to the case of 22 unidentified women whose remains were found in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands over a span of 43 years. Police have been unable to identify the women by their distinguishing features or apparel, and are hoping that the public can provide information that will lead to the identification of the victims and their killers. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Interpol or the local police.
U.S. Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican, has been indicted on 13 counts of fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making false statements to the House. He is accused of inducing supporters to donate to a company under false pretenses, lying on congressional disclosure forms, and applying for and receiving unemployment benefits while employed and running for Congress. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison for each count of wire fraud and money laundering, and up to 10 years for the theft of public funds.
On Wednesday, hundreds of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan were arrested in Pakistan for their involvement in violent protests following Khan’s arrest on corruption charges. The government has condemned the violence and warned that anyone found guilty of taking part in it will face the full force of the law. The political crisis in Pakistan has deepened, and the government is now working to restore order and ensure that the rule of law is upheld.
MGN, the publisher of the Daily Mirror, has admitted to unlawfully gathering information about Prince Harry and other celebrities and apologized for its actions. The trial, which began Wednesday, will determine if the Mirror Group is liable for damages for the alleged phone hacking. The case is being closely watched by the British media, as it could set a precedent for how the press is regulated in the U.K.
On Sunday morning, tragedy struck the city of Brownsville, Texas, when an SUV slammed into a crowd of people waiting at a bus stop, killing eight and injuring eighteen, ten critically. The victims were all male, and several were from Venezuela, leaving relatives of missing people scrambling to locate their loved ones. The Brownsville Police Department is continuing to investigate the crash, and the community is coming together to support the victims and their families.