Donald Trump will not present a defense in the civil trial on allegations he raped writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s, due to health issues preventing their expert witness from testifying. The jury did hear Trump deny the allegation in a 2018 audio recording, and Carroll's lawyers are set to finish presenting their case on Thursday. Trump's lawyers will then make closing arguments, and the jury will decide whether Trump defamed Carroll when he denied her allegation.
Posts tagged as “Achilles”
On Monday morning, a mass shooting occurred at The Covenant School in Nashville, resulting in the death of three children and three adults. Police have identified the shooter as a 28-year-old former student, and the investigation into the motive is ongoing. The Nashville community is coming together to support the families of the victims and to remember those who were lost.
President Joe Biden has signaled his support for a Republican-backed effort to rescind a Washington, DC, crime law, which has been criticized for being too lenient. The measure is expected to come up for a vote in the Senate next week, with Biden's backing and that of 31 Democrats in the House. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has also expressed his support for the effort. It is unclear if the measure will pass, or if Biden will make any further comments on the issue.
Kinder Morgan, a Houston-based pipeline operator, has resumed operations at its California facility after a leak was discovered on Thursday. The source of the leak was isolated and no injuries or fire were reported. The company is working with local, state and federal agencies to investigate the cause of the leak and is also working with customers to ensure fuel supply needs are met.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has refused to call for the resignation of Rep. George Santos (R-NY) despite calls from New York state and local Republicans, as well as Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY). The allegations against Santos involve lies and fabrications in his biography, sparking a debate about the prevalence of embellished resumes among politicians. Investigations into the matter are ongoing, and it remains to be seen if Santos will resign or remain in office.
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2021 Australian Open, tournament organizers announced on Sunday. The 25-year-old had been set to play…