Key takeaways: Former mayor Cody Smith won back the job in Uvalde, Texas’ first mayoral election since the Robb Elementary School shooting. Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose…
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Herbert Swilley, a 55-year-old Florida man, was arrested last Friday in connection to the death of his husband, Timothy Smith. An investigation found Smith had an excessive amount of diphenhydramine in his system, as well as blunt force trauma and a ligature mark on his neck. Swilley had also raised thousands of dollars on a GoFundMe page following Smith's death and was charged with murder and evidence-tampering.
Former President Donald Trump is facing four federal charges in Washington, D.C. for attempting to overturn valid election results and illegitimately retain power. Special Counsel Jack Smith has argued that Trump's attempts to have the case dismissed are without precedent in American history, and the outcome of the case could have major implications for the former president and the future of American politics. The case is currently being heard by federal Judge Tanya Chutkan, who will decide whether or not to dismiss the charges against Trump.
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, was convicted of fraud in a scheme that cheated customers and investors of at least $10 billion. During the trial, prosecutors argued that Bankman-Fried had committed fraud and had cheated customers and investors, while the defense argued that Bankman-Fried had not intended to commit fraud and had acted in good faith. The jury's decision will now determine Bankman-Fried's fate, bringing to a close a spectacular rise and fall in the cryptocurrency industry.
Alabama Supreme Court has granted the state attorney general's request for an execution warrant for Kenneth Eugene Smith, paving the way for the state to become the first to use nitrogen gas as an execution method. The decision has sparked debate, with many questioning the use of nitrogen gas as unconstitutional, and further litigation is likely. Other states may follow suit, but Alabama is the first to move forward with the plan.
A gag order has been reinstated on former President Donald Trump in the case of alleged election interference. The order, requested by special counsel Jack Smith's team, bars Trump from making disparaging comments about prosecutors, court staff, and potential witnesses. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan initially granted an administrative stay on the gag order, but on Sunday lifted the stay, reinstating the gag order. Trump's defense team is still pursuing an appeal.
Jada Pinkett Smith is set to reveal details about her marriage to Will Smith in an upcoming NBC News special with Hoda Kotb. The couple have been living separately since 2016, and her memoir "Worthy" will provide further insight into their relationship. Pinkett Smith also discussed the Oscars incident in 2022, where Smith walked onstage and struck Rock after a joke was made about her hair.
Special counsel Jack Smith is investigating former President Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, and has demanded to know whether Trump plans to argue in court that he was following the advice of his lawyers. Several lawyers in Trump's circle have already said they told him his attempts were unfounded, but he chose to rely on a fringe group of lawyers. The outcome of this investigation could have far-reaching implications for Trump and his legal team.