Actor Jonathan Majors is set to appear in court on August 3rd for a domestic violence trial, which could have a major impact on his Hollywood career. The accuser alleges Majors pulled her finger, twisted her arm, struck and cut her ear, and pushed her into a vehicle. Majors' attorney Priya Chaudhry has provided prosecutors with video evidence showing the female accuser attacking her client. The outcome of the trial is uncertain, but it will be closely watched as Majors' career hangs in the balance.
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Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 counts, marking the first federal indictment against a former president. This has sparked a debate amongst 2024 Republican presidential candidates, who are walking a fine line between backing Trump and alienating his supporters, and has raised questions about the "weaponization of federal law enforcement". The indictment is the latest development in the ongoing saga of Donald Trump's legal troubles, and its implications for the 2024 presidential race remain to be seen.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for a second time, sparking debate and controversy about the implications for the 2024 presidential race. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has weighed in on the indictment, while Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has released a statement on the presumption of innocence. The case continues to unfold, and the public will be watching closely to see how it affects the upcoming election.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have filed a motion in federal court in Manhattan, asking for a new trial or a reduction in damages in a case brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll, who testified that Trump had sexually abused her in a New York City department store in the 1990s. Trump's attorneys argued that the jury's verdict was not supported by the evidence and that the award of $5 million in damages was "grossly excessive." The court has yet to rule on the motion.
Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations of rape against him just before his trial was set to begin, with both sides claiming victory. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but the accuser's attorney said her client had achieved a measure of justice, while Gooding's attorney said the actor was pleased to have the matter behind him and maintained his innocence.
Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier arrested on federal sex trafficking and conspiracy charges in July 2019, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell two weeks later. The Associated Press report reveals that two weeks before his death, Epstein was observed sitting in the corner of his cell with his hands over his ears, desperate to muffle the sound of a toilet that wouldn't stop running. Jail staff had failed to follow protocol in the days leading up to his death, prompting calls for a full investigation into the matter.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have filed a motion in Manhattan criminal court asking Judge Juan Merchan to recuse himself from the case due to alleged "significant conflicts". The motion details the alleged conflicts and states that Trump is entitled to an impartial judge and fair legal process. If the motion is granted, a new judge will be assigned to the case.
Steve Bannon, former chief strategist of President Donald Trump, will stand trial in May 2024 on charges of fraud related to a fundraiser for a wall along the U.S. southern border. The fundraiser, which raised more than $25 million, is accused of being "based on false promises" by the Manhattan District Attorney's office. Bannon has denied all the charges against him and the trial is seen as a test of the legal system's ability to hold powerful people accountable.