The U.S. Virgin Islands has issued a subpoena to Tesla CEO Elon Musk in connection with its lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase over sex trafficking by the late Jeffrey Epstein. The subpoena seeks documents related to any communication between Musk, JPMorgan and Epstein, and the Virgin Islands government believes Epstein may have referred Musk as a client to JPMorgan. Musk has not been accused of any wrongdoing, and the subpoena is part of the government's effort to obtain documents related to the case.
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Noelle Dunphy, a former aide of Rudy Giuliani, has filed a lawsuit in New York alleging that Giuliani offered to sell presidential pardons for $2 million and discussed plans to overturn the 2020 election results. Dunphy also alleges that Giuliani sexually assaulted and harassed her, refused to pay her wages, and made offensive remarks. She is seeking $10 million in damages, and Giuliani has not commented on the allegations. The lawsuit comes as Giuliani faces a criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan for his role in the Trump administration.
Mark Pomerantz, a former prosecutor who oversaw the Manhattan District Attorney Office's investigation into Donald Trump, invoked the Fifth Amendment in a closed-door deposition on Friday, refusing to answer any questions. He called the inquiry "political theater" and condemned the panel's use of a subpoena, citing grand jury rules. Rep. Darrell Issa, a California Republican, exited the meeting after one hour, with no answers provided.
Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, has surrendered to the New York City Police Department to face criminal charges in connection with the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old former Michael Jackson impersonator who was homeless. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has said that Penny is expected to be charged with second-degree manslaughter, and the incident has sparked outrage and calls for an investigation into the death of Neely. It has also prompted a national conversation about police brutality, the use of excessive force, and the role of bystanders in such situations.
Marine veteran Daniel Penny has been charged with manslaughter in the second degree in connection with the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway train. Video footage shows Penny restraining Neely in a chokehold for close to 15 minutes, and Penny is currently being held without bail. The case has sparked outrage among many New Yorkers and is being closely watched by the public.
A 24-year-old Marine veteran is expected to be charged with second-degree manslaughter on Friday in connection with the death of a homeless man on a New York City subway train. Witnesses said the man was acting erratically but did not attack anyone, and the incident has sparked outrage among many New Yorkers. The district attorney's office is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Key takeaways: Mayor Eric Adams expressed his condolences to Jordan Neely’s family and pledged to do more to help people experiencing mental health crises. Neely…
A New York jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a civil trial stemming from allegations of rape against writer E. Jean Carroll. Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages and expressed her joy for women across America, saying the court win was not about the money, but securing a victory for all women. The jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse, but not rape, in the case. Roberta Kaplan, Carroll's attorney, said Donald Trump did it and all his denials are not true.