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Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Speak in New York Fraud Trial, Closing Arguments Proceed Without Former President’s Statement

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NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump is not expected to speak during closing arguments in the New York civil fraud trial against him, according to Judge Arthur Engoron. In a letter to attorneys for Trump and the New York Attorney General, the judge stated that Trump had not agreed to the conditions he had set for giving a statement. The judge assumed that Trump would not agree to the limits imposed and therefore would not be speaking in court. The possibility of Trump participating in the closing arguments had been under discussion since last … Read more

Accused Serial Stabber’s Refusal to Speak Raises Concerns as Mental Health Evaluation is Urgently Sought

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Melbourne, Australia – An accused serial stabber who targeted five victims in a random spree has remained silent since his arrest, refusing to communicate with anyone. Christopher Raftopoulos, 31, allegedly embarked on an unprovoked stabbing rampage lasting three hours across Melbourne’s inner suburbs over the weekend. Police suspect he used multiple knives during his attacks, which occurred in four separate incidents spanning the Central Business District (CBD) and St Kilda. Raftopoulos was scheduled to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday morning, but he did not show up in person or via video link. He … Read more

Maxwell’s Lawyer Urged Her to Speak Out Amidst Epstein Scandal, Court Documents Reveal

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NEW YORK, NY – Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer urged her to speak out and defend herself against accusations of being involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, according to court documents released this week. Philip Barden, Maxwell’s legal representative in the United Kingdom, advised her to avoid “reputational suicide” and not be a “conspirator by silence,” even if Epstein wanted her to stay quiet. The lawyer emphasized the importance of denying the allegations and standing up for her innocence. Maxwell, who was ultimately sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding and abetting Epstein’s trafficking of … Read more