E. Jean Carroll, a 79-year-old writer and advice columnist, is suing former President Donald Trump for battery in a New York courtroom, alleging that he raped her in a Manhattan department store in 1995 or 1996. Trump has denied the allegation, claiming that her story is a “hoax” or a “scam” and that he did not find her attractive. During the trial, Trump’s lawyer, Roberta A. Kaplan, questioned Carroll on details about the alleged attack and suggested that she made up the story to promote her book. The case is ongoing, and the outcome is yet to be determined.
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West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is expected to announce his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, challenging incumbent Senator Joe Manchin in a race that could determine the majority in the upper chamber. Manchin has responded with a statement emphasizing his focus on lowering healthcare costs and protecting Social Security and Medicare. Justice and Manchin will battle for the seat in a heated race, with Justice's support for Trump and Manchin's moderate stance sure to make it an interesting one.
A federal appeals court has rejected a bid to block former Vice President Mike Pence's testimony before a grand jury investigating the events leading up to the Capitol insurrection and Trump's attempts to overturn the election. In response, Trump's lawyers have sent a letter to Congress urging the Justice Department to "stand down" in its investigation. Pence's appearance before the grand jury is now one step closer, though the date of his testimony is yet to be determined.
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Trump’s Appeal to Block Pence Testimony in Jan. 6 Investigation
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Trump’s Appeal to Block Pence Testimony in Jan. 6 Investigation
A federal appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump's attempt to block former Vice President Mike Pence from testifying before a grand jury investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Pence's adviser had previously said he would not appeal the order for his testimony, and no court orders are in place preventing him from answering questions. The ruling is the latest development in the ongoing investigation, and it remains to be seen what impact, if any, Pence's testimony will have.
Grammy-winning hip-hop star Pras Michel was convicted Wednesday of 10 counts related to a "clandestine foreign influence campaign scheme" funded by Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho. The scheme involved payments to Barack Obama's 2012 presidential reelection campaign and efforts to influence the Trump administration to drop an extradition case on behalf of China. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Sessions testified in the trial, and Michel faces up to 20 years in prison. The case has highlighted the potential for foreign influence in American politics.
Two former associates of Steve Bannon, Brian Kolfage and Andrew Badolato, have been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for their roles in the fraudulent We Build The Wall fundraising campaign. The two men were accused of using the money for personal expenses, including luxury vacations and home renovations, and had diverted more than $350,000 from the campaign for their own use. Bannon, who served as a top adviser to President Donald Trump, also faces fraud charges in connection with the campaign and is awaiting trial.
Writer E. Jean Carroll is suing former President Donald Trump for battery and defamation over an alleged rape and his claims that she made up her story. On Wednesday, Carroll testified that Trump "lied and shattered my reputation" and the trial is expected to last several days. The outcome of the case could have implications for how public figures are held accountable for their statements.
Jury deliberations began Wednesday in the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and four co-defendants, who are accused of plotting to keep President Donald Trump in the White House after the 2020 election. Attorneys for the Proud Boys placed blame for the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Donald Trump during closing arguments on Tuesday. If convicted, the defendants could face up to 20 years in prison, and the jury's decision will be closely watched by both sides of the political aisle.