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Former Prosecutor Preet Bharara Claims N.Y. Jury Is Not Buying Trump as a ‘Sympathetic Character’ in Latest Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — A former prosecutor, Preet Bharara, stated that the jury for former President Donald Trump’s trial will not view him as a “sympathetic character.” Bharara’s remark comes as Trump’s impeachment trial is set to begin in the Senate this week. Bharara, who previously served as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, indicated that public sympathy for Trump is unlikely to sway the jurors. He pointed out that the impeachment process is distinct from a criminal trial, and the jury’s task is to judge whether Trump should be convicted … Read more

Democratic Senators Urge Biden Administration to Reject Israel’s Claims on Restricting Humanitarian Aid and Arms Transfers

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Washington, D.C. – A group of 17 Democratic senators is urging the Biden administration to reject Israel’s claims that it is not violating international law by restricting humanitarian aid. At the center of the growing debate in Washington is whether the United States should suspend arms transfers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The State Department recently received written assurances from Israel that its use of U.S.-supplied weapons during the Gaza war complied with international and U.S. laws, including the provision of sufficient aid. The written assurances were in response to a national security memorandum … Read more

Discover the Award-Winning Gems from the SXSW Film & TV Festival 2024

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Austin, Texas – The SXSW Film & TV Festival concluded its nine-day run, wrapping up another successful year of showcasing indie artists and foreign filmmakers to American audiences. While the festival featured a wide variety of films, there were six standouts that caught the attention of the attendees. One of the award winners was “Bob Trevino Likes It,” directed by Tracie Laymon. The film tells the story of Lily Trevino, played by Barbie Ferreira, who forms an unexpected friendship with a man who shares the same name as her estranged father, portrayed by John Leguizamo. … Read more

26-Year-Old Facing Gun and Drug Charges Fatally Shot Outside Connecticut Courthouse in Alleged ‘Hit’

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WATERBURY, Conn. – A 26-year-old man facing gun and drug charges was fatally shot outside the Waterbury Superior Court on Thursday. The victim, identified as Jarron Chapman, was leaving the courthouse when he was shot by an unknown assailant on a motorcycle who immediately fled the scene. According to court records, Chapman had three pending cases, including charges of illegal gun possession, operation of a drug factory, and misdemeanor assault. Chapman’s lawyer referred to the incident as a “hit,” although he believed it was unrelated to his client’s court cases. The police are currently searching … Read more