“Get Off My Neck” Former Baltimore Prosecutor Pens Book Offering Solutions To Reform Criminal Justice System

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Apr 18

Man buys $10 Powerball ticket at Walmart and hides it — then discovers he won big

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Apr 19

Five high school students wounded in Maryland shooting

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Apr 22

New York Courts to release daily transcripts from Trump hush money trial: The transcripts will offer an unfiltered glimpse into the historic proceedings.

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Apr 22

Prosecutor in Trump hush money case zeroes in on "election fraud": "This case is about a criminal conspiracy and fraud," said prosecutor ...

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Apr 19

Maryland school shooting averted after teen arrested: police: Police say a story the teen wrote depicting a mass shooting was not fictional and was a violent ...

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Apr 26

Trump nears huge win on delay, delay strategy: Trump may now see just one of his cases conclude before voters head to the polls.

axios.com/2024/04/25/trump-trial-supreme-court-updates-delay

Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy

During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.

Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.

Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.

Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.

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Apr 19

Trump trial live updates: Person taken away on stretcher after fire extinguished outside court

apnews.com/live/trump-trial-jury-updates

Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults

Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.

Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.

Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.

Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.

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Apr 16

Hush money judge warns Trump against intimidating jurors: Judge Juan Merchan on Tuesday warned former President Trump that he would not put up with any ...

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4597826-hush-money-judge-warns-trump-against-intimidating-jurors/

Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial

A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.

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Apr 25

Trump's legal woes grow while he's stuck in court: While he was on trial in Manhattan, Supreme Court arguments over his immunity claims went on without him.

axios.com/2024/04/25/trump-trial-updates-supreme-court-immunity

Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles

Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.

The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.

The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.

The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.

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John Dean: Trump’s offer to testify in hush money trial just ‘bravado for his base’

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4624936-donald-trump-john-dean-hush-money-trial-testify-bravado/

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Apr 17

Man buys $10 Powerball ticket at Walmart and hides it — then discovers he won big

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PDO names first Omani managing director: MUSCAT: The Board of Directors of Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), the largest oil and gas producer in the Sultanate of ...

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Apr 24

What Donald Trump Fears Most: A potential reckoning that he has spent a lifetime eluding could be coming.

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Apr 19

Additional human remains believed to be slain college student wash ashore on Lake Michigan

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Quick Glance: Additional Human Remains Found in Murdered Student Case

Additional human remains, believed to be of Sade Robinson, wash ashore in Wisconsin.

The suspect has been charged and is set to appear in court on Monday.

A harrowing trail of evidence points to the alleged perpetrator, including surveillance footage and phone records.

A memorial service for Robinson is being organized to honor her memory.

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Apr 19

Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 officer for Congress: Dunn has heavily out-raised his opponents for a district in suburban Maryland.

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Apr 25

CDU man fails in front of the Constitutional Court - Climate protection law can come

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“The Supreme Court Is a Product of Minority Rule”: Author Ari Berman on America’s Undemocratic System

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Apr 15

"Your client is a criminal defendant": N.Y. judge denies Trump team request to attend SCOTUS oral arguments

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FDP plans reform of pensions, citizens' income and electricity - what it means for you

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Comer: Criminal referrals in Biden probe could come ‘within weeks’: House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said Wednesday that ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4600059-comer-house-oversight-bidens-criminal-referrals/

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Netanyahu says ICC decisions will not affect Israel's actions, set dangerous precedent

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Apr 22

Huge crowds protest Colombian president’s planned reforms: Protesters call Gustavo Petro’s policies ‘dire’ as his government attempts to reform healthcare and ...

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Apr 21

Nebraska baseball pelts Maryland pitching, forces mercy rule in series win: Nebraska baseball pelted Maryland pitching to win its first Sunday game in April

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Apr 10

EU approves major overhaul of migration rules: The new rules are designed to make EU states share responsibility for hosting asylum seekers.

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Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy

The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.

The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.

Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.

Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.

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Brett Sears strikes out 8 as Nebraska baseball defeats Maryland: Brett Sears authored yet another quality start and Ben Columbus stayed red hot as Nebraska ...

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More than 250 musicians call for concert ticketing reform: More than 250 musicians, including notable figures such as Billie Eilish and Lorde ...

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Surprising things about moving to Florida with family after 7 years: My husband and I moved our kids from Maryland to Florida years ago and are still getting ...

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Apr 23

‘Loving’ dog spends over a year in shelter. She’s still ‘patiently waiting’ for home

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Apr 15

Traffic light factions agree on climate protection law without sector targets: After months of negotiations, the traffic light party has agreed on a new climate ...

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Apr 20

Togo constitution: Parliament passes reforms likened to coup: Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's ...

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Apr 19

'Work is good for mental health': Sunak bats off criticism as he seeks to end 'sick note culture'

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Apr 25

Prosecutors Say Trump Keeps Breaking Gag Order, With Four New Violations: The judge in his criminal case is already considering whether to punish the former ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/25/nyregion/trump-gag-order-violations.html

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Apr 13

Trump's campaign shifts to NY for his historic criminal trial: Trump is moving part of his campaign to New York during the trial, which could last for two months ...

axios.com/2024/04/13/trump-new-york-criminal-trial-campaign

Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial

The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.

Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.

The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.

A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.

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Apr 16

Trump's social media posts follow him to courthouse: New York prosecutors argue that he should be held in contempt over his Truth Social posts.

axios.com/2024/04/16/trump-social-media-new-york-criminal-trial

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Apr 25

McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work: Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/mckinsey-criminal-investigation.html

Quick Glance: Investigation against McKinsey in the US over involvement in the opioid industry

A grand jury was established to examine evidence related to consulting for pharmaceutical companies involved in the addiction epidemic.

McKinsey is under a criminal investigation in the US for its involvement with opioid manufacturers.

Furthermore, federal prosecutors are looking into whether the company impeded justice through its actions as concerns about its work grew.

According to a source, the US Department of Justice has been scrutinizing McKinsey's activities for several years, with a grand jury now set up in Virginia to review evidence.

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Apr 15

Trump in the Dock: First Criminal Trial of a Former U.S. President Begins Today in NYC

democracynow.org/2024/4/15/trump_hush_money_trial_new_york

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Apr 22

‘Election Fraud, Pure and Simple’: Prosecutors Lay Out Criminal Case Against Trump

rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-hush-money-trail-opening-statements-1235008306/

Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins

An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.

The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.

The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.

The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.

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Apr 14

Traffic light dispute over climate targets: Lindner reiterates threat of driving bans

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Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector

The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.

Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.

Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.

DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.

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Here are all the gag order violations Trump is accused of making: Trump is now accused of violating the limited gag order 14 times.

abcnews.go.com/US/gag-order-violations-trump-accused-making/story

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Apr 20

Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected: Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure ...

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Apr 17

ZEEL announces streamlined structure, Goenka to oversee critical verticals: ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Wednesday announced a streamlined organisational ...

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Apr 22

5 takeaways from opening statements in Trump’s criminal trial: Trump has denied the 34 felony charges, calling them orchestrated by Democrats; if convicted ...

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Apr 18

Finance Minister Lindner (FDP): Germans work too little: Christian Lindner (FDP) says that the problem with the German economy is that too little work is being ...

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Apr 23

Could Trump go to prison? If he does, the Secret Service goes, too: Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the ...

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Thousands in Budapest protest to demand child-protection reform: Thousands took to the streets in downtown Budapest on Friday to demand child-protection reform ...

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Apr 15

Transport sector has clearly missed its 2023 climate target: The transport sector has missed its climate target for the third year in a row ...

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Inside Trump’s Complicated Relationship With Law Enforcement: The former president has put forth a law-and-order candidacy while also criticizing the legal ...

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Apr 11

EU asylum reform: “One of the hardest decisions for many”: The EU Parliament has approved the reform of the common asylum system with the expected majority ...

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Trump’s Trial Challenge: Being Stripped of Control: The mundanity of the courtroom has all but swallowed Donald Trump, who for decades has sought to project an ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/21/us/politics/trump-trial-analysis.html

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Federal Constitutional Court is negotiating electoral law reform: The Federal Constitutional Court is negotiating the latest electoral law reform for two days ...

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Maryland Expected to Hire Much-Maligned Former Iowa OC Brian Ferentz, per Report: The once-promising Patriots assistant will seemingly try to get his career back ...

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Apr 23

Constitutional Court: Will the new electoral law hold in Karlsruhe?: New rules apply for the next federal election. At least as things stand now ...

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What did jurors in Trump's criminal trial say they think of the former president?

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After Wissing's threat: Lindner now also warns of possible driving bans: The transport sector is not meeting the legal requirements for climate protection ...

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Judgment day has arrived: Donald Trump on criminal trial: Absent a last minute plea deal between Defendant Donald Trump and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin ...

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House sends foreign surveillance reform bill to Senate: The House on Monday settled its procedural business on a bill to reform the nation’s warrantless ...

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Apr 19

US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns: Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made ...

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Apr 17

Japanese students losing interest in civil service: Public-private job search timing affects student behavior, especially in new graduate hiring.

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Apr 21

Trump was unhinged during first week of hush money trial. He'll only get weirder.

usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/21/trump-trial-opening-arguments-stormy-daniels/73358922007/

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Apr 15

Trump Reportedly Nods Off While Attending First Day of Criminal Trial: Donald Trump reportedly fell asleep during the first morning of his criminal hush money ...

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What to Know About the Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels Hush-Money Case: Prosecutors accused Mr. Trump of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal ...

nytimes.com/article/donald-trump-trial-what-to-know.html

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Apr 23

Advocacy groups say Texas inmates are 'being cooked to death' in state prisons without air conditioning

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European Parliament approves new EU debt rules: Strasbourg has cleared the way for new rules on debt in the EU. MEPs approved a controversial reform compromise ...

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Apr 24

Renters' Reform Bill gets sign off from MPs - but indefinite delay to no-fault evictions ban remains

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Melania Trump avoids the courtroom but is said to share her husband’s anger: She has long referred to the hush-money case as not her problem. But she has called ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/politics/melania-trump-trial-hush-money.html

Quick Glance: Trump's Sex Life Unveiled as Hush Money Trial Begins

The opening day of Donald Trump’s criminal trial delved deep into his tabloid-fodder sex life, as lawyers and the judge debated how many salacious details jurors should eventually hear as they decide whether he broke the law to cover up hush money payments.

The historic first trial of a former U.S. president began Monday in a storied courthouse that has seen a host of high-profile cases over the years, from rap stars to movie moguls, but never one with such potential consequences for the nation and the world.

Despite Trump's open contempt for the trial, he was not disruptive in court but rather disinterested. However, Trump's lawyers managed to prevent jurors from being informed about specific allegations of sexual misconduct from 2016.

Prosecutors plan to highlight Trump's relationship with adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and other women in court to show that he paid hush money to protect his political image.

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Hospital reform: This is what Health Minister Lauterbach is planning: The federal and state governments were deeply divided over the hospital reform ...

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Live updates: Trump in New York courtroom for jury selection in hush money trial: Donald Trump has arrived for his first criminal trial. He is charged with ...

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Toni Braxton Was Told To Hide Her Lupus Diagnosis: The Grammy winner said that after her diagnosis in 2008, her management team told her to keep it private ...

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As Trial Looms, Trump Plays to a Jury of Millions: Donald J. Trump and his lawyers realize his chances in the courtroom are dicey. He intends to make whatever ...

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Opinion | Donald Trump and American Justice: Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/17/opinion/donald-trump-trial.html

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Ramaphosa hits out at South Africa’s banks, calls for reform: President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged for decisive economic reforms to address the monopolistic ...

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