Collusion
UK approves WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition to U.S.
WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange leaves Westminster Magistrates Court in London, Britain. Henry Nicholls | Reuters The U.K. has approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S., where he is wanted over the publication of hundreds of thousands of classified military documents and diplomatic cables. The deportation was approved Friday by U.K. Home […]
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Here are the main takeaways from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot committee’s second hearing
U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Chairperson Bennie Thompson (D-MS) , Vice Chair U.S. Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) listen during the second public hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol, at Capitol Hill, in Washington, U.S. June 13, 2022. Joshua Roberts | Reuters The House […]
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Former Trump aide Peter Navarro indicted for contempt of Congress in defying Jan. 6 Capitol probe subpoena
White House adviser Peter Navarro speaks to reporters outside the West Wing in Washington. Erin Scott | Reuters Former Trump White House advisor Peter Navarro was arrested on a federal indictment charging him with two counts of contempt of Congress over his refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the House select committee investigating […]
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Michael Avenatti sentenced to 4 years in prison for stealing from Stormy Daniels
Stormy Daniels and attorney Michael Avenatti are seen at The Abbey on May 23, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. Tara Ziemba | Getty Images A federal judge in New York on Thursday sentenced disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti to four years in prison for stealing from his former client, onetime adult film actor Stormy Daniels, who […]
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Judge dismisses Trump federal lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James over her probe of business
Former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a press conference announcing a class action lawsuit against big tech companies at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on July 07, 2021 in Bedminster, New Jersey. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images A judge on Friday dismissed a federal lawsuit by former President Donald Trump that […]
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‘Pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli released from federal prison and into New York halfway house
Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli departs the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, August 3, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Getty Images Notorious “Pharma bro” fraudster Martin Shkreli was released from a federal prison in Pennsylvania on Wednesday and into a U.S. Bureau of Prisons halfway house […]
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Trump Organization, inaugural committee must pay DC Attorney General $750K over claims of misspent non-profit funds
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance at the Freedom Ball on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Getty Images Former President Donald Trump’s 2017 inaugural committee and his company have agreed to pay the District of Columbia $750,000 to resolve allegations that those entities and the Trump hotel there illegally misused non-profit […]
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Grand jury that will probe Trump on Georgia election meddling is seated
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a campaign rally for Republican U.S. senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, ahead of their January runoff elections to determine control of the U.S. Senate, in Valdosta, Georgia, U.S., December 5, 2020. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The special grand jury that will help investigate former President Donald Trump for possible […]
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Archegos owner Bill Hwang, former CFO Patrick Halligan charged with fraud
Archegos Capital Management owner Bill Hwang and its former chief financial officer, Patrick Halligan, were arrested Wednesday in connection with the implosion of the family office last year. The men are expected to appear in Manhattan federal court later Wednesday, and are being charged with racketeering conspiracy, securities fraud and wire fraud, according to a […]
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DOJ announces $150 million in Covid health fraud, bogus vaccination prosecutions nationwide
Signage is seen at the United States Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C., August 29, 2020. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday announced criminal charges against two people in California in a scheme that allegedly made $144 million in false and fraudulent health claims to federal programs for unnecessary […]
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