This is why they feel they’ve already won. They can say shit it court like the president has the authority to kill political opponents. It’s a hail mary for them, but it doesn’t matter at this point. The highest court in the US is now listening and thinking about that question.
A Louisiana man has been sentenced to decades in prison and physical castration after pleading guilty to raping a teenager, according to a news release from the region’s district attorney....
Is this logic flawed? Obviously in swing races, vote how it’s needed, but if it’s probably going to be a landslide, why not vote for a third party? Some regions even allow for multiple party representation if enough people show interest, so it could be doing future good (if you think more parties is better representation)
I think one argument against would be that there is a movement to change how the presidential election is decided. Your right, the electoral College doesn’t care who you vote for in an uncontested state. But if we can keep showing that it doesn’t represent the popular vote, then maybe something will change.
Trump follows with postings about how the beautiful mother nature whom he’s always respected has joined the witch trial by continuing to keep him from speaking. But at least he could catch up on some rest.
And through it all, Trump has been required to remain seated, not gesturing, not talking and not using his phone. He has not even been allowed to adjust the temperature a few degrees in a courtroom he described as “freezing.”
Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s far-right national security minister, has called for the execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding in the country’s jails....
I have old Facebook and Twitter accounts, maybe some others. I’m old so there’s a MySpace account out there. But I’ve mostly been using reddit the last decade or so, and have migrated to Lemmy. Now, Lemmy is the only social media i use. Recent news got me thinking about this question.
My conclusion is that the question is moot. You most likely won’t be asked to give up your entire social media activity. But you can be asked about the content if it’s relevant to the case.
Perjury is serious beyond the penalties, and i solemnly swear that i had no intentions of doing so.
“A lot of the information that’s been put out there is completely incorrect and inaccurate,” Nebo School District Public Information Officer Seth Sorensen told ABC4.com....
Yep, plus what the other commenter brought up. It’s middle school. These kids are thinking they can get out of class to make fun of other kids and maybe get on the news doing it. They’re parents created this out of nothing to do just what you’re saying.
On the second day of the former president’s New York criminal trial, the defense argued against seating jurors who had posted negatively about him online...
The justices heard arguments in Joseph Fischer’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling rejecting his attempt to escape a federal charge of corruptly obstructing an official proceeding - the congressional certification of President Joe Biden’s victory over Trump that the rioters sought to prevent on Jan. 6, 2021.
This latest effort is a part of the NAACP’s attempt to fight what they describe as a wave of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion legislation across the country....
“I told Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks — sending a clear message to its foes that they cannot effectively threaten the security of Israel,” Biden said.
Legal experts: "Shameful" Supreme Court put US one vote away from "the end of democracy" (www.salon.com)
“Unlikely Trump will ever be tried for the crimes he committed,” says ex-Judge J. Michael Luttig...
Louisiana man sentenced to 50 years in prison, physical castration for raping teen (www.cbsnews.com)
A Louisiana man has been sentenced to decades in prison and physical castration after pleading guilty to raping a teenager, according to a news release from the region’s district attorney....
Bernie Sanders issues scathing statement directed at Netanyahu (www.independent.co.uk)
[Request] If you don't live in a swing region/state, better to vote third party than waste your vote on an almost certain outcome. Yeah?
Is this logic flawed? Obviously in swing races, vote how it’s needed, but if it’s probably going to be a landslide, why not vote for a third party? Some regions even allow for multiple party representation if enough people show interest, so it could be doing future good (if you think more parties is better representation)
Trump attacks judge on Truth Social moments after gag order hearing (www.independent.co.uk)
The Guardian US: Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to storm in first public address since New York trial (www.theguardian.com)
Trump follows with postings about how the beautiful mother nature whom he’s always respected has joined the witch trial by continuing to keep him from speaking. But at least he could catch up on some rest.
Jordan van den Berg: The 'Robin Hood' TikToker taking on Australian landlords (www.bbc.com)
Three years ago, lawyer Jordan van den Berg was an obscure TikTok creator who made videos that mocked real estate agents....
POLITICO: Trump spent the day listening to strangers insult him. And he couldn't say a single thing back. (www.politico.com)
And through it all, Trump has been required to remain seated, not gesturing, not talking and not using his phone. He has not even been allowed to adjust the temperature a few degrees in a courtroom he described as “freezing.”
Israeli minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding (www.middleeasteye.net)
Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s far-right national security minister, has called for the execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding in the country’s jails....
If you're selected for jury duty (US), should you give up your anonymous social media accounts?
I have old Facebook and Twitter accounts, maybe some others. I’m old so there’s a MySpace account out there. But I’ve mostly been using reddit the last decade or so, and have migrated to Lemmy. Now, Lemmy is the only social media i use. Recent news got me thinking about this question.
ABC4.com: Students walk out of Utah middle school to protest 'furries' (www.abc4.com)
“A lot of the information that’s been put out there is completely incorrect and inaccurate,” Nebo School District Public Information Officer Seth Sorensen told ABC4.com....
Trump forced to see mean memes about him shared by prospective jurors (www.rollingstone.com)
On the second day of the former president’s New York criminal trial, the defense argued against seating jurors who had posted negatively about him online...
Reuters: US Supreme Court leans toward Jan. 6 rioter in obstruction case, with Trump implications (www.reuters.com)
The justices heard arguments in Joseph Fischer’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling rejecting his attempt to escape a federal charge of corruptly obstructing an official proceeding - the congressional certification of President Joe Biden’s victory over Trump that the rioters sought to prevent on Jan. 6, 2021.
ABC News: Exclusive: NAACP joins lawsuit against Arkansas LEARNS Act in attempt to fight anti-DEI efforts (abcnews.go.com)
This latest effort is a part of the NAACP’s attempt to fight what they describe as a wave of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion legislation across the country....
Axios: Biden told Netanyahu U.S. won't support an Israeli counterattack on Iran (www.axios.com)
“I told Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks — sending a clear message to its foes that they cannot effectively threaten the security of Israel,” Biden said.
I am a worthy human being (sh.itjust.works)
Bing...
The Associated Press: A mission of mercy, then a fatal strike: How an aid convoy in Gaza became Israel's target (apnews.com)