Last summer, I wrote two columns about a peculiar tax case that the Supreme Court decided to hear. Although the amount of tax involved in the case was less than $15,000, ruling in the taxpayer’s favor could have fundamentally gutted the Internal Revenue Code. A major part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act … Read more
Hunter Biden’s sister-in-law testified at his criminal trial on Thursday that she took and threw away his gun out of fear of his spiraling addiction, potentially bolstering prosecutors’ case that President Joe Biden’s son broke a law barring illegal drug users from owning firearms.Jurors in the first criminal trial of a U.S. president’s son saw surveillance camera … Read more
Real Estate I ‘escaped’ Texas for Tennessee. I loved the food and tech scene, but got tired of the heat and rising property taxes. Alcynna Lloyd 2024-06-03T19:57:55Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter … Read more
Hunter Biden’s criminal trial on gun charges began with a government lawyer stating that he was being prosecuted for lying on a form to purchase a handgun and not above the law. Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to three felony charges related to failing to disclose his drug use when purchasing a gun. The trial is taking place in Wilmington, Delaware, and Hunter Biden’s attorney argued that the gun was never used and was disposed of shortly after purchase. Hunter Biden has publicly discussed his drug addiction, and FBI agent Erika Jensen is expected to testify about his messages discussing drug use. If convicted on all charges, Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison.
David Beckham has been appointed as an ambassador for the King’s Foundation after meeting with King Charles III at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire. During their visit, Beckham and the King exchanged “beekeeping tips”. Beckham expressed his excitement about promoting the foundation’s education programs and helping young people gain more access to nature. The foundation, previously known as the Prince’s Foundation, focuses on education, community revitalization, and sustainability initiatives. King Charles III, who founded the foundation, recently returned to public duties after receiving cancer treatment earlier in the year.
A serious accident occurred in Paphos, resulting in serious injuries to the driver and minor injuries to his wife. The accident happened on Mesogis Avenue, with the car overturning. The driver was taken to Paphos Hospital for treatment, while investigations by the Traffic Police are ongoing.
A drug squad officer has been found guilty of causing a road death in Larnaca district court. The accident occurred on January 16, 2022, in Ayia Anna village, resulting in the death of 70-year-old Alain Merhege, a French national. Witnesses stated that the officer had been speeding at the time of the incident. The officer was convicted of causing death by a reckless act, which could lead to up to four years in jail. The court found the officer’s testimony lacking credibility.
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Donald Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records and plans to appeal the verdict after his sentencing on July 11. The charge carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison, but Trump’s public criticism during the trial could lead to a tougher penalty. Despite the conviction, Trump is still running for president in the 2024 election and faces three other criminal prosecutions. The guilty verdict prompted him to intensify deliberations on selecting a woman as his vice presidential running mate. National opinion polls show a tight race between Trump and Joe Biden, with some Republican voters expressing continued support for Trump while others are considering voting for Democrats. The verdict led to an increase in campaign donations for Trump, and some major Republican donors plan to continue supporting his campaign. The jury found Trump guilty of falsifying business documents based on explicit testimony from Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen. If elected, Trump could potentially shut down federal cases against him related to overturning the 2020 election loss and mishandling classified documents.
Stormy Daniels testified that Donald Trump told her in 2006 that having sex with him was the only way she would get out of the “trailer park.” She later testified against Trump in a criminal case where he was found guilty of covering up a payment to her for her silence about their alleged sexual encounter. Daniels detailed the encounter, stating she did not remember how she got into bed with Trump but did not enjoy the sex. Despite the publicity and benefits she gained from the story, Daniels’ testimony was ultimately seen as tangential to the case.