August 2023 – Page 885

Attorney General Bill Barr has requested the arraignment of President Donald Trump in the 2020 U.S. elections. Barr’s move is highly controversial, as it is unprecedented for a sitting President to be indicted. Some analysts believe that this is an effort by Barr to help the former President by delaying the actual trial until after he is out of office.

Noah Prescott 03/08/2023

Activists are requesting that Minnesota State Troopers be held accountable following the arrest of an african-american man, Ricky Cobb, who was beaten and left with a broken jaw and broken eye socket after his encounter with police. They are calling for the troopers involved to be fired and criminally prosecuted for their actions. Cobb’s lawyer believes excessive force was used and they are seeking further investigation.

Penelope Kingsley 03/08/2023

Donald Trump was indicted on January 6th due to the Special Counsel’s investigation into potential ties with Russia. This indictment focused on charges of obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and bribery in connection to the election interference scandal. Although Trump faces a litany of charges, he has yet to be convicted of any of them.

Liam Harrington 03/08/2023

On October 27, 2018, a man shot and killed 11 people at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was charged with 44 federal charges which could include the death penalty if found guilty. U.S. prosecutors announced that they will seek the death penalty for the man, who has pleaded not guilty.

Noah Prescott 03/08/2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire, have announced the decision to end their marriage after 21 years together. The couple stated that their decision came after taking “much time and reflection” and the two will remain a “close family” in support of their three children. Trudeau and Grégoire have both asked the media for their privacy during the difficult time.

Gabriel Whitaker 03/08/2023

Donald Trump returned to Washington D.C. on August 3rd for his arraignment where he was formally accused of 12 counts of crimes including obstruction of justice and abuse of power. This is the result of a lengthy investigation conducted by independent prosecutors and the outcome of the trial could determine Trump’s future in politics. The trial begins later this month.

Noah Prescott 03/08/2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the government will be allowing international partners to separate for up to two years in order to become permanent residents or citizens of Canada. This ‘flexible pathway’ will not require individuals to have already obtained permanent residency, making it an easier process for those wishing to live in Canada. The initiative is part of Canada’s larger plan to accept hundreds of thousands of immigrants a year.

Ava Sinclair 03/08/2023

The FBI is investigating whether there are more victims of the man charged with murdering three women. The authorities have received numerous tips concerning other possible victims of the man, and they are asking for members of the public to call in with even more tips. It is believed that the killer had a MO of preying on vulnerable women in the red light district.

Penelope Kingsley 03/08/2023

The current legal battle involving Donald Trump’s attempts to invalidate the 2020 election results recently culminated in a second impeachment of the former president. Pence’s refusal to comply with Trump’s demands to overturn the election, culminating in the January 6th riots, may make him less likely to be included in the 2024 ticket. However, the legal implications of the events of January 6th are yet to be seen.

Liam Harrington 03/08/2023