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FTX Executive Ryan Salame Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Role in Crypto Collapse
Ryan Salame, a former top executive at the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison, marking the first sentencing of a senior figure involved in the scandal that rocked the crypto world. Ryan Salame, a former top executive at the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison, marking the first sentencing of a senior figure involved in the scandal that rocked the crypto world. -
Four Years After George Floyd’s Death, Push for Policing Overhaul Faces Political Hurdles
On the fourth anniversary of George Floyd's death, his family renewed their call for Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a legislative effort aimed at reforming police practices in the United States. On the fourth anniversary of George Floyd's death, his family renewed their call for Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a legislative effort aimed at reforming police practices in the United States. -
Judge Bars Key Evidence in Bob Menendez Corruption Trial, Impacting Prosecution's Case
In a significant blow to the prosecution's case against Senator Bob Menendez, a federal judge has ruled that jurors cannot see evidence prosecutors have deemed "critical" to proving allegations that the New Jersey Democrat accepted bribes to facilitate American military aid to Egypt. The decision by U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein complicates the government's efforts to substantiate its claims against the senator. In a significant blow to the prosecution's case against Senator Bob Menendez, a federal judge has ruled that jurors cannot see evidence prosecutors have deemed "critical" to proving allegations that the New Jersey Democrat accepted bribes to facilitate American military aid to Egypt. The decision by U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein complicates the government's efforts to substantiate its claims against the senator. -
Governor DeWine Faces MAGA Fury for Pushing Biden Ballot Access in Ohio
Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio has ignited a firestorm among conservatives by pushing for President Joe Biden's inclusion on the state's November ballot. This effort comes in response to a timing issue related to the Democratic convention, which is scheduled too late to comply with Ohio's ballot access laws. Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio has ignited a firestorm among conservatives by pushing for President Joe Biden's inclusion on the state's November ballot. This effort comes in response to a timing issue related to the Democratic convention, which is scheduled too late to comply with Ohio's ballot access laws. -
Ex-US Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan Faces Extradition to US Over Alleged Training of Chinese Military Pilots
Former US Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan has been deemed eligible for extradition to the United States by an Australian magistrate, setting the stage for Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to make the final decision on his fate. Former US Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan has been deemed eligible for extradition to the United States by an Australian magistrate, setting the stage for Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to make the final decision on his fate. -
DOJ and 30 States Sue Ticketmaster for Alleged Monopoly, Seek Breakup
The U.S. Department of Justice, along with 30 state and district attorneys general, has filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. The suit alleges that the company has established an illegal monopoly in the live ticketing industry, driving up fees and suppressing competition, and demands the breakup of the merger between Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The U.S. Department of Justice, along with 30 state and district attorneys general, has filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. The suit alleges that the company has established an illegal monopoly in the live ticketing industry, driving up fees and suppressing competition, and demands the breakup of the merger between Live Nation and Ticketmaster. -
Hunter Biden Accuses Fox News of Misinformation, Claims 'Staged' Drug Photos
Hunter Biden's recent statements reflect his frustration with the portrayal of his personal struggles and alleged crimes by conservative media. He specifically called out Fox News for using certain photos of him to paint a damaging picture. Hunter Biden's recent statements reflect his frustration with the portrayal of his personal struggles and alleged crimes by conservative media. He specifically called out Fox News for using certain photos of him to paint a damaging picture. -
House Passes Major Crypto FIT21 Bill Despite SEC Pushback
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT 21) on Wednesday, establishing a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The bill passed with a vote of 279-136, receiving support from 71 Democrats and 208 Republicans, despite opposition from SEC Chair Gary Gensler and the White House. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT 21) on Wednesday, establishing a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The bill passed with a vote of 279-136, receiving support from 71 Democrats and 208 Republicans, despite opposition from SEC Chair Gary Gensler and the White House. -
Shouting Match Erupts in Trump Classified Documents Hearing as Prosecutors and Defense Clash
A federal court hearing in the high-profile Mar-a-Lago classified documents case descended into a heated shouting match on Wednesday as attorneys clashed over allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. The contentious proceedings underscored the intense legal battles ahead for former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. A federal court hearing in the high-profile Mar-a-Lago classified documents case descended into a heated shouting match on Wednesday as attorneys clashed over allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. The contentious proceedings underscored the intense legal battles ahead for former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. -
Gap Between Nations Recognizing Israeli and Palestinian Statehood Narrows as European Countries Shift Stance
Norway, Ireland, and Spain have announced their decision to formally recognize Palestine as a state on Tuesday, prompting a swift and sharp response from Israel. The move has led to Israel immediately recalling its envoys to Ireland and Norway for "urgent consultations" and threatening to withdraw its ambassador from Spain. Norway, Ireland, and Spain have announced their decision to formally recognize Palestine as a state on Tuesday, prompting a swift and sharp response from Israel. The move has led to Israel immediately recalling its envoys to Ireland and Norway for "urgent consultations" and threatening to withdraw its ambassador from Spain.