Former Delta Air Lines co-pilot Jonathan J. Dunn has been federally indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot the captain of a commercial flight last year if he diverted the plane due to a medical emergency. The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General said Dunn is facing up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted. He is currently out on bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 14.
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Dozens of people have been killed in airstrikes on the Jabaliya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, where Israel says it targeted Hamas. The Rafah border crossing to Egypt opened on Wednesday, allowing hundreds of foreign passport holders and the wounded to leave the war-torn territory. Four hostages were released by Hamas, but no one else has been allowed to leave the embattled enclave. The international community is calling for an immediate ceasefire and for both sides to come to the negotiating table, but the situation in Gaza remains dire with no end to the violence in sight.
Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump are set to appear in court this week to testify in the civil fraud trial against their father, former President Donald Trump, and the Trump Organization. New York Attorney General Letitia James has claimed that the Trump children were aware of and knowingly participated in a scheme to inflate the value of the Trump Organization's assets. Senior legal analyst Elie Honig explains that the Trump children could be "damned if they do and damned if they don't" when it comes to taking the Fifth Amendment. The $250 million civil fraud trial is set to begin Monday and could have major implications for the Trump family and the Trump Organization.
Michael Yifan Wen, a Manhasset, New York man, was arrested and charged with menacing and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child after he allegedly pointed a gun at a 6-year-old boy who had mistakenly left Halloween treats on his porch. The incident has sparked outrage in the community and calls for stricter gun control laws in the state of New York. Wen is currently being held in Nassau County jail and is due to appear in court on November 5th.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that a person of interest has been taken into custody following antisemitic threats made at Cornell University. The Anti-Defamation League reported a nearly 400% increase in reported incidents of antisemitism since the start of the conflict in the Middle East. In response, Gov. Hochul has taken steps to combat antisemitism on college campuses in New York, including increased security measures, increased training for faculty and staff, and the creation of a task force.
Robert Card, the gunman responsible for the deadly shooting rampage in Lewiston, Maine last week, had exhibited erratic behavior three months prior to the attack, prompting the Army Reserve unit to conduct a medical evaluation and deem him "non-deployable due to concerns over his well-being." Local deputies attempted to make contact with Card in mid-September, but were unsuccessful, and the investigation is now shifting away from an intense manhunt and toward the search for a motive.
Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom “Friends”, has died at age 54. The actor was found deceased at his home in Los Angeles, and the exact cause of death is currently being investigated. Perry was beloved for his eccentric mannerisms and quirky personality on the show, and his death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow actors.
Richard Moll, best known for his role as the gentle giant bailiff “Bull” Shannon on the original “Night Court” sitcom, has passed away at the age of 80. His character was beloved for his catchphrase, “Ohh-kay,” and he went on to contribute his voice to various video games and comic book projects. Moll died Thursday at his home in Big Bear Lake, California, and is survived by his wife and two sons. He will be remembered for his iconic role on “Night Court” and his many other contributions to the entertainment industry.