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Trump Sentencing Update: Judge Grants 'Unconditional Discharge' in Hush Money Case

Trump Sentencing Update: Judge Grants ‘Unconditional Discharge’ in Hush Money Case

In a landmark legal development just days before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an “unconditional discharge” in the high-profile New York hush money case. This sentencing not only marks a significant moment in American political and legal history but also raises important questions about the implications of such a verdict on Trump’s upcoming presidency. This article delves into two primary aspects of this case: the timing of Trump’s sentencing and the legal meaning of an unconditional discharge. ...

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Michael Streich

House Ethics Committee Uncovers Matt Gaetz's Alleged Transactions for Sex, Drugs with Minor

House Ethics Committee Uncovers Matt Gaetz’s Alleged Transactions for Sex, Drugs with Minor

A long-awaited House Ethics Committee report alleges that former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to multiple women for sex and drugs—and, in one instance, paid a 17-year-old girl for sex. This eye-opening document, obtained by several media outlets, marks the culmination of a years-long probe into Gaetz, who once served in Congress and briefly attempted to become President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general. The final draft of the panel’s report provides a detailed account of Gaetz’s ...

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Lindsey

Biden Commutes Sentences for Nearly All Federal Death Row Inmates—Here’s What It Means

Biden Commutes Sentences for Nearly All Federal Death Row Inmates—Here’s What It Means

A little more than a month before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he’s commuting the sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row—leaving only three awaiting execution under the federal system. In the same breath, Biden reaffirmed his broader commitment to ending the death penalty at the federal level. Here’s a deeper look at what exactly the president did, why he chose not to commute four specific sentences (three individuals, ...

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Lindsey

House Ethics Committee Report on Matt Gaetz Poised for Release

House Ethics Committee Report on Matt Gaetz Poised for Release

The US House of Representatives ethics committee has reportedly voted to release a long-awaited report on sexual misconduct allegations against former congressman Matt Gaetz. According to CNN, the vote took place earlier this month, and the report is expected to become public after the chamber’s final votes of the year, potentially within days. Matt Gaetz, a former Republican representative known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and hardline conservative positions, faced damaging allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor. ...

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Lindsey

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