Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal corruption charges in a New York court, which include bribery, conspiracy, fraud and making false statements. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not called for Menendez to resign, and the judge approved the conditions for his release, including a $100,000 personal recognizance bond. If convicted, Menendez could face up to 20 years in prison, and the case is being closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans.
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Hunter Biden Requests to Appear in Court via Video Conference for Arraignment on Federal Gun Charges
Hunter Biden Requests to Appear in Court via Video Conference for Arraignment on Federal Gun Charges
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has requested to appear in court via video conference for his arraignment on federal gun charges. His lawyers stated that he intends to plead not guilty to the three felony gun charges he was indicted on last week, and that he is not seeking any special treatment. The charges stem from an incident in October 2019 when he allegedly attempted to purchase a firearm from a Delaware gun store, and the court has yet to decide whether Biden will be allowed to appear via video conference for his arraignment.
Brian Houston, founder of the Hillsong Church, was found not guilty of concealing his father's child sex crimes by a Sydney Magistrate. The ruling was based on the belief that Houston had a reasonable excuse for not reporting the offenses to police, as the victim had indicated he did not want the abuse reported. The Hillsong Church and Houston's lawyer both expressed relief and gratitude for the ruling.