A federal judge in New York has denied Donald Trump's lawyers' motion for a mistrial in the civil battery and defamation lawsuit filed against the former president by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. During the trial, Trump's defense lawyer continued his cross-examination of Carroll, asking her about old Facebook posts where she praised his TV show "The Apprentice." The judge denied the motion, ruling that the evidence presented was fair and that the jury should make its own decision. The trial is ongoing and a verdict is expected in the coming weeks.
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On Monday, the Detectives Endowment Association announced the death of Detective Troy Patterson, who was shot in the head during a botched robbery in Brooklyn, New York in 1990. Patterson was a decorated officer who served in the NYPD for over 10 years and was posthumously awarded the NYPD Combat Cross for his bravery. The Detectives Endowment Association has asked for donations to the Troy Patterson Memorial Fund, which will be used to support the families of fallen officers.
Former Fox News producer Abby Grossberg has revealed that her legal team has been contacted by law enforcement authorities regarding recordings of discussions between Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell. Grossberg also revealed that photos of Nancy Pelosi in a swimsuit were plastered all over the office of Fox News host Tucker Carlson. It is unclear if the recordings are related to the Capitol attack or the baseless claims of voter fraud, or if they are being used as evidence in the investigation.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in a trial over former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll's claim that former President Donald Trump raped her nearly three decades ago in a department store dressing room. Trump has denied the allegations, leading Carroll to sue him for defamation. The trial has the potential to be politically damaging for the former president, testing his "Teflon Don" reputation, and could have a significant impact on Trump's political future.
Harry Belafonte, a beloved singer, actor and activist, passed away at the age of 96. He was credited with introducing the United States to Caribbean music and was a major financial contributor to the civil rights movement. He also used his fame and wealth to advocate for progressive causes, including the Vietnam War and the United Nations. Belafonte will be remembered for his courage, commitment to justice, and dedication to making the world a better place.
Allen Weisselberg, the former Trump Organization chief financial officer, was released from Rikers Island jail after serving more than two-thirds of his five-month sentence for tax fraud and other crimes. His testimony was instrumental in the conviction of two Trump Organization companies in December 2022. Weisselberg's release marks the end of his sentence, and the future of both him and the Trump Organization remains uncertain.
On Tuesday afternoon, a parking garage in New York City's Financial District collapsed, leaving one person dead and multiple people injured. Six workers were inside during the collapse, and four were taken to a hospital in stable condition. Local officials have expressed their support and are working to ensure that such an incident never happens again.
Two Chinese nationals, Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping, have been arrested on charges of operating an illegal police station in New York City to monitor and intimidate critics of the Chinese government. The FBI raided the station last October and more than three dozen officers with China’s national police force have been charged with using social media to harass dissidents inside the United States. The arrests are a reminder of the Chinese government's efforts to monitor and intimidate its critics in the United States.