Congressman Clyde has announced his intention to introduce two amendments to the 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science appropriation bill that would prohibit federal funds from being used to prosecute major presidential candidates prior to the 2024 election. The amendments, if passed, would not affect any existing indictments against President Trump. The bill is currently being considered by the House Appropriations Committee, of which Congressman Clyde is a member, and the Justice Department has released a memo stating that criminal litigation would continue without interruption during a government shutdown. It is unclear at this time whether the amendments will be approved by Congress.
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A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged with stalking actress Drew Barrymore after he was found searching for her Long Island home. Chad Michael Busto was arrested Thursday and pleaded not guilty to the charge, claiming he believes he has a connection with Barrymore. He is due back in court on August 6th and faces up to one year in jail if convicted.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire and co-founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, appeared in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to seven counts. His lawyers argued that Bankman-Fried requires special access to computers, medications, and a vegan diet, but he is not receiving these in jail. His trial is scheduled to begin on August 16 and if convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
Donald Trump's rhetoric has been intensifying as he faces multiple criminal trials and the 2024 presidential election, according to conservative commentator Charlie Sykes. Recently, the FBI was tipped off to threats made by Craig Robertson against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg by Truth Social, a social media company owned by Trump. Sykes believes that Trump is ramping up his rhetoric at a time when calmer heads should prevail, and the consequences of his inflammatory rhetoric remain to be seen.
Utah man Martin Joseph Robertson was fatally shot by FBI agents on Wednesday while they were attempting to serve an arrest and search warrant in connection to death threats he allegedly made against President Joe Biden and other political figures. Court documents reveal he made numerous threats, including calling Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg a political hack linked to George Soros and plotting to assassinate him. The FBI has not released any further details about the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.
Asa Ellerup, estranged wife of Manhattan architect Rex Heuermann, has spoken out about the tumultuous weeks since his arrest in connection to the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann is charged with three counts of murder and is the prime suspect in the disappearance of a fourth woman, and Ellerup has since filed for divorce. Heuermann is set to appear at a 2 p.m. conference hearing, where the court will go over evidence and talk with witnesses in the case that has been ongoing since 2010.
Residents of a Manhattan neighborhood are pleading for privacy after the arrest of a local architect, Rex Heuermann, in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Asa Ellerup, Heuermann's estranged wife, asked for privacy and "normalcy" for her family and elderly neighbors, who have been impacted by the police presence and media attention. The case is still under investigation, but the community is hoping for a peaceful resolution.
On Wednesday morning, a crane fire in midtown Manhattan left 11 people injured, including two firefighters. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the Department of Buildings found the crane to be in compliance with safety regulations. The FDNY declared the fire under control at 8:20 a.m., and the incident is a reminder of the importance of safety regulations.