A hectic exchange ensued between defense lawyer Tamara Walker and Judge James Linn on Thursday after the attorney questioned a top prosecution witness, Olabinjo Osundairo, who claims he was paid by Smollett to “fake beat him up” in order to fabricate a ‘hate crime’ against the actor. When Walker shifted …
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Smollett’s attorney Nenye Uche rejected accusations that Smollett had masterminded a fake racist attack against himself in January 2019, claiming the actor was innocent and “a real victim” as the trial kicked off in Chicago, Illinois, on Monday. Uche argued that Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo – two Nigerian brothers who …
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Ecuador has revoked Julian Assange’s citizenship, citing alleged inconsistencies with his naturalization documents. A lawyer for the imprisoned publisher claims the decision was made without due process. The WikiLeaks co-founder was informed that his citizenship had been nullified in a letter issued by Ecuador’s justice system, following a complaint issued …
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The door-to-door campaign, which was announced Tuesday by President Joe Biden, immediately raised fears that people will be forced to receive the vaccines, which haven’t received full FDA approval. Some conservatives raised the specter of Nazi-like government overreach, with US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) alluding to “medical brown shirts” …
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The probe looking into numerous claims of sexual misconduct has been broadened, according to sources familiar with the investigation speaking to The Wall Street Journal. Three Democrat county executives reportedly told the Journal that Larry Schwartz, a volunteer advisor for the governor, recently called them to rally support for Cuomo. …
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According to the legal team for Brown’s family, which conducted an independent autopsy, the 42-year-old resident of Elizabeth City died due to a gunshot wound to the back of his head. There were also four bullets found in his arms. Emphasizing that the “kill shot” was to the back of …
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James has received the letter from the governor’s office that she needed to open an independent investigation into Cuomo’s alleged sexual harassment, her office revealed on Monday. Cuomo will not receive weekly updates on the probe; however, the investigation’s findings will be made public at its conclusion. Cuomo’s office had …
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Speaking shortly after his client’s acquittal in the second impeachment trial on Saturday, Van der Veen appeared to be almost holding back tears, responding to reports that his Philadelphia-area home was targeted by vandals. Noting that he would not like to go in detail on the subject, visibly distraught Van …
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“We are aware of concerns raised regarding activity on the Robinhood app, including trading related to the GameStop stock. We are reviewing this matter,” James said in a statement on Thursday. The announcement came hours after a group of investors slapped Robinhood with a class action lawsuit in New York’s …
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“Congrats, President Biden. On Inauguration Day, I wish our country the best,” Paxton said in a statement on Wednesday, beginning on a genial note. The withering statement came some two hours after Biden’s inauguration in the nation’s capital, where he was sworn in by US Supreme Court Chief Justice John …
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