New York Attorney General Letitia James is bringing a $250 million civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization, calling former President Donald Trump and his three oldest children to the stand next week. Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, is also on the witness list. The Trump Organization has denied any wrongdoing and accused the New York Attorney General's office of pursuing a politically motivated case. The trial is scheduled to begin on Monday and is expected to last several weeks.
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A man was arrested after a shooting at a protest in Española, New Mexico, left one person injured. The altercation occurred in front of the county's offices, where a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate was to have been displayed. The suspect, Ryan Martinez, 23, was taken into custody and the victim was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. The shooting is under investigation by the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office and the New Mexico State Police.
The House Oversight Committee is set to hold the first hearing in the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on Thursday. The hearing will focus on the basis of the inquiry and present evidence House Republicans have uncovered about Biden's knowledge of and role in his family's domestic and international business practices. The memo states that the committees will look into whether Mr. Biden "abused his federal office to enrich his family and conceal his and/or his family's misconduct." The hearing is expected to be a contentious and heated debate, with the outcome of the inquiry remaining to be seen.
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Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal corruption charges in a New York court, which include bribery, conspiracy, fraud and making false statements. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not called for Menendez to resign, and the judge approved the conditions for his release, including a $100,000 personal recognizance bond. If convicted, Menendez could face up to 20 years in prison, and the case is being closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans.
Colin Kaepernick has offered to join the New York Jets practice squad in a letter addressed to the team’s general manager, Joe Douglas. Kaepernick wrote that he wanted to help the team prepare for mobile quarterbacks and expressed his belief that the opportunity would give the team a clearer look at his skills. The Jets have yet to respond to Kaepernick’s offer, but they are expected to make a decision soon as they look to fill the void left by Aaron Rodgers’ injury.
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have been charged with three counts of bribery and corruption related to a years-long plot. Despite the charges, Menendez has pledged to remain in his role as the senior senator representing New Jersey, but has stepped down from his role as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. If convicted, Menendez could face up to 20 years in prison.
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage Wednesday night at the Reagan Presidential Library for the second primary debate, without former President Donald Trump who is speaking in Detroit. Moderated by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Major Garrett, and Nancy Cordes, the debate will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on CBSN.