On Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “ReidOut,” host Joy Reid argued that Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu share “An ongoing war or stance that is deeply unpopular, along with criticism that they are prolonging their wars in order to stay in power.” And Netanyahu is battling “for his reputation, legacy, and power
Joy Reid: Netanyahu and Putin Both Face Charges They’re ‘Prolonging Their Wars’ to Keep Power
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CNN: Hunter Would Have Resolved Felony Charges Carrying Prison with Misdemeanor if Judge Didn’t Ask Questions
December 8, 2023 by
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” CNN Senior Justice Correspondent Evan Pérez and CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig noted that Hunter Biden would have been able to resolve his tax issues “with a simple misdemeanor deal” until the judge “asked him very, frankly, appropriate questions” and now he’s “into felony territory. It’s much
Hunter Biden Indicted on Nine Tax-Related Charges, Three Felonies
December 8, 2023 by
Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, has been indicted on nine charges, including three felonies, for allegedly failing to file taxes, evading an assessment, and filing a fraudulent form. The 56-page indictment filed in a federal court in Los Angeles on Thursday alleged that the president’s son
Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud charges
November 30, 2023 by
Santos barely spoke in court and left without speaking to reporters. He was welcomed by about two dozen protestors; he waved to them and blew them a kiss. | Stefan Jeremiah/AP NEW YORK — A solemn Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty Friday on Long Island to various new federal fraud charges as his colleagues
Suspect in Des Moines school shooting acquitted of homicide charges
October 14, 2023 by
Jurors on Friday cleared an Iowa man charged with murder in the shooting deaths of two students at a Des Moines alternative school, a month after another man was convicted for his role in the killings. Bravon Tukes, 20, was acquitted of two counts of first-degree murder and single counts of attempted murder, criminal gang […]
Georgia Indictment Charges Trump, Lawyers, Aides for Speech Violations, Nationwide ‘Conspiracy’
September 30, 2023 by
The 98-page, 41-count indictment handed down by a Fulton County, Georgia, grand jury on Monday evening charges former President Donald Trump, his lawyers, and his campaign aides with multiple crimes for a nationwide challenge to the 2020 vote. The indictment was released close to midnight on Monday after a rushed grand jury process that took
Mark Levin: If Elected, Trump Can Pardon Himself from State Charges, Too
September 30, 2023 by
Gage Skidmore/Flickr Conservative radio host and litigator Mark Levin argued this week that former President Donald Trump can pardon himself from state charges if he wins the presidency, under existing Department of Justice policy and the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause. Levin has outlined his argument several times on the Mark Levin Show. Conventional wisdom holds that
‘Broke My Heart’: Simone Biles Charges Racism in Viral Irish Gymnastics Video
September 25, 2023 by
Simone Biles has accused an Irish gymnastics competition of racism after video surfaced of a young black girl appearing to be passed up for a medal. At the same time, the white participants all received one. The video was of an event called Gymstart in Dublin in March of 2022. In the video, a young
‘Offensive’: Georgia prosecutor excoriates Jordan for probe into Trump charges
September 9, 2023 by
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks in the Fulton County Government Center during a news conference, Aug. 14, 2src23, in Atlanta following the indictment of former President Donald Trump and 18 others over efforts to overturn Trump’s 2src2src election loss in Georgia. | John Bazemore/AP Photo The Georgia district attorney at the heart of
Charges Dropped Against 20-Year-Old for Fatally Stabbing Unhinged NYC Subway Rider
September 7, 2023 by
Charges have been dropped against a New York City subway rider who stabbed and killed an unhinged straphanger after he allegedly punched his girlfriend in the face. Last month, Jordan Williams, 20, and his girlfriend were riding on the subway when a shirtless Devictor Ouedraogo, 36, began harassing the passengers aboard the Brooklyn J train
French Stabbing Suspect Faces Charges as Child Victims Remain in Hospital
August 15, 2023 by
(AP) — The man suspected of stabbing four young children and two adults in a park in the French Alps is facing potential charges Saturday, after an attack that reverberated across France and beyond. The children, between 22 months and 3 years old, remain hospitalized, but the French president expressed hope after speaking to their
Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Charges Formally Dropped
June 26, 2023 by
Manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin over a fatal shooting on a movie set were formally dropped by prosecutors Friday. A New Mexico court filing said the case against Baldwin “is dismissed without prejudice,” but investigations remain “active and on-going” into the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of the Western “Rust” in New
Westchester DA Quietly Closes Trump Investigation Without Charges
June 16, 2023 by
On Thursday, the tiniest and least consequential of all the criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump quietly came to a close.Westchester District Attorney Mimi Rocah’s small office just north of New York City was looking into Trump’s forested estate, which has been accused of dodging taxes by faking paperwork.Her effort was a little-examined parallel
Romney: ‘Trump Brought These Charges Upon Himself’
June 11, 2023 by
Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney responded on Friday to the indictment charges against former President Donald Trump, saying the beleaguered ex-POTUS brought the charges on himself. “By all appearances, the Justice Department and special counsel have exercised due care, affording Mr. Trump the time and opportunity to avoid charges that would not generally have been
George Santos is facing new charges. Here’s a look at some of his biggest scandals.
May 11, 2023 by
Embattled Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to 13 federal counts Wednesday, including wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and lying to the U.S. House. The New York Republican pioneered a new kind of political scandal by fabricating almost his entire campaign biography. His claims about working for Goldman Sachs, having Jewish ancestry
Pete Davidson Could Face Criminal Charges for Car Crash
April 25, 2023 by
It’s been an eventful couple of days for Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson. After making headlines for shoving an overzealous fan at a Madison Square Garden while attending a basketball game on Sunday, Davidson could now be facing some legal trouble—albeit, for a different matter.On Monday, TMZ reported the Beverly Hills Police Department “recently
Illinois father arrested and facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing, battering his own child
April 15, 2023 by
A father in Illinois is facing several criminal charges after his child accused him of physical and sexual abuse. Lake Villa resident Ariel Carrasco was arrested on Wednesday after his child told school officials they were molested and battered by him. The minor said the incidents took place between December 2022 and March 2023. Police […]
8 Mexico City Cops Arrested on Extortion, Kidnapping Charges
March 10, 2023 by
Eight police officers in Mexico City face kidnapping charges in connection with a fake raid that they used to allegedly kidnap a victim and demand an extortion fee last week. The Mexico City’s Attorney General’s Office announced the arrests of eight local police officers identified as Daniel, Alfredo, Luz Andrea, Jennifer, Irving, Joel, Ángel Iván
Ex-NFL Player Eric Johnson, 7 Others, Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
March 7, 2023 by
Focus on Sport/Getty Images Ex-NFL player Eric Johnson and seven others have been arrested and charged with the human trafficking of four women and one teenager, as well as gang charges in Atlanta, according to reports. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said the accused are part of the “LOTTO Gang” and announced that the state
Jan. 6 panel to vote on urging DOJ to prosecute Trump on at least 3 criminal charges
January 9, 2023 by
A video of former President Donald Trump from his January 6th Rose Garden statement is played at the Capitol, June 28, 2src22. | Sean Thew/Pool via AP The Jan. 6 select committee is preparing to vote on urging the Justice Department to pursue at least three criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, including insurrection.
Kevin Spacey Facing 7 New Sexual Assault Charges in UK
November 20, 2022 by
LONDON (AP) — Actor Kevin Spacey will be charged with seven further sex offenses, all against one man, piling on the pressure for one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Britain’s Crown Prosecution said Wednesday that charges against the former “House of Cards” star are three of indecent assault, three of sexual assault and one of causing
Donald Trump: Potential Tax and Gun Charges Against Hunter Biden Are a ‘Charade’
October 10, 2022 by
Former President Donald Trump spoke about the reports that federal law enforcement has enough evidence to charge President Joe Biden’s son Hunter with tax and gun violations during a Save America rally in Nevada on Saturday, calling those speculated charges a “charade” to avoid bringing major charges against Hunter. Trump’s remarks came after the Washington Post reported on…
Former Pennsylvania Democrat Councilman Sentenced Up to 30 Months in Prison on Child Porn Charges
September 13, 2022 by
A former Democrat councilman from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on Monday to 14 to 30 months in state prison on child pornography charges. Brad Koplinski, 53, recently pled guilty to all 15 felony counts of possessing child pornography in June, WHTM reported. In addition to his sentence, he will also serve five years of probation…
Social Media Influencer Mom Faces Charges for Accusing Couple of Attempted Kidnapping
May 3, 2021 by
A California mother at the center of a kidnapping allegation was recently charged with giving false information to law enforcement, according to Sonoma County prosecutors. “Katie Sorensen, of Sonoma, faces two misdemeanor charges four months after she accused a Latino couple from Petaluma of attempting to kidnap her two children Dec. 7 at the local…
Illegal Alien Hit with Rape, Murder Charges in Killing of Newborn Baby
March 30, 2021 by
An illegal alien was arrested this month after having fled to Canada following the murder of his newborn son, who was found buried in the backyard of a home in the sanctuary state of California in 2019. Bakhshinderpal Singh Mann, a 23-year-old illegal alien, was arrested in Canada and will be extradited to Kern County,…
Bucs’ Jaydon Mickens Arrested in L.A. on Gun Charges
March 14, 2021 by
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jaydon Mickens was arrested in Los Angeles last week on gun charges, according to reports. TMZ reports that Mickens was pulled over by the police because his windows were tinted too dark. But during the stop, officers reported finding a gun in his car — but not on his person.…
Cuomo Charges Up To $10,000 For Tickets To Celebrity-Packed ‘Virtual Birthday’ Party
December 13, 2020 by
Tickets to Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s online birthday party fundraiser cost up to $10,000, according to an invitation for the event. The governor’s “Virtual Birthday and Holiday Reception” includes a price tag of $10,000 for those wishing to attend a private online reception with Cuomo, according to a flier obtained by the New…
Why Google Didn’t Challenge the DOJ’s Antitrust Charges
November 18, 2020 by
Google is curiously upping the ante in their long history of legal challenges by taking the DOJ head-on.Like the biggest of bruising fullbacks, Google seemed to decide last week that it can take the tackler head-on, because it can overpower any defender. The impact could be something to watch.In October, the Department of Justice and…
BREAKING: Judge Drops All Charges Against 3 ‘Extremist Muslims’ Found At New Mexico Compound.
August 30, 2018 by
District Judge Emilio Chavez dismissed all charges against three of the five “extremist Muslims” connected to the New Mexico compound on Wednesday, claiming that prosecutors did not move fast enough in the case according to the state’s laws. “Child abuse charges against Lucas Morton, Subhannah Wahhaj and Hujrah Wahhaj were dropped because prosecutors missed the […]
ISIS Member and Obama ‘Refugee’ Arrested in California on Murder Charges.
August 17, 2018 by
Fundamental transformation. One of Obama’s poor little helpless ‘refugees’ from Iraq, Omar Ameen, 45, a member of ISIS was arrested in California on murder charges. Omar Ameen was arrested on Wednesday by the FBI in California where he applied for refugee status; he is now facing extradition. Ameen is wanted for a 2014 murder of […]