Daniel Ellsberg, the whistleblower who exposed the U.S. government's lies about the Vietnam War, has died of pancreatic cancer. His family said he was a "seeker of truth and a patriotic truth-teller" and was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he inspired and the truth he revealed.
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Nusrat Choudhury has been confirmed to a lifetime federal judgeship, making her the first-ever Muslim American woman to serve on the federal bench. Choudhury is a longtime civil rights attorney with the ACLU, and her confirmation is a historic moment for the Muslim American community. Her appointment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of civil rights lawyers and activists who have worked to ensure representation in the federal judiciary.
UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been accused of violently sexually assaulting and battering a woman in a Miami bathroom. The Miami Heat is conducting an investigation and McGregor's lawyer has denied the allegations. The woman is seeking damages for physical and emotional distress and has requested a response from McGregor by July 9.
Legendary British actress and politician Glenda Jackson passed away at the age of 87 after a short illness. She was a successful actress, winning two Academy Awards, and a successful politician, representing Hampstead and Highgate in the British Parliament from 1992-2015. Her death has been met with an outpouring of love and respect from her colleagues and fans, who will remember her for her incredible legacy.
Nine women have filed a lawsuit against Bill Cosby in U.S. District Court for Nevada, accusing him of using his power and fame to sexually assault them between 1979 and 1992. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for the nine women, who are identified only by their initials, and claims that Cosby knew his victims were vulnerable due to their youth and inexperience. The case is ongoing and no court date has been set.
E. Jean Carroll has been granted the right to amend her defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, allowing her to seek at least $10 million in damages. The lawsuit stems from Trump's denial of rape allegations and his comments at a CNN town hall event calling Carroll a "whack job" and saying her claims were "fake" and "made up." The judge agreed that Trump's comments were defamatory and should be included in the amended complaint.
Former President Donald Trump was arraigned at a federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday, with his attorney Todd Blanche entering a plea on his behalf to the 37 counts facing the President. Trump's attorney Alina Habba gave a statement, confirming that Trump did not need to be given a mugshot due to his status as a former commander-in-chief. Trump now has to abide by a set of pretrial restrictions, including not being able to speak about the case with witnesses, and is allowed to travel internationally with coordination from the Secret Service. Habba concluded her statement by saying, "It will all be handled seamlessly."
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 counts for mishandling classified documents and has been arraigned in a Miami federal courthouse. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump-appointed judge, will preside over the initial proceedings and guide the case to trial. Trump's defense strategy is expected to be to delay the case, and motions to dismiss the case will be filed. The outcome of the trial could have a lasting impact on the public's trust in the court system.