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Julian Assange | Michael Avenatti – What a day in news
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any better. Julian Assange was picked up by London police and transported to face what the United States is calling justice for alleged hacks in 2010. On the same day, Michael Avenatti, the porn star lawyer for Stormy Daniels, was indicted on 36 counts of embezzling tens of…
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Causey: Global Bankers Insurance Given Special Treatment Under Previous Commissioner | WFAE
Well, there’s a whole lot going on here. In case you haven’t been keeping up let me give you the rundown. Robin Hayes was the chair of the North Carolina Republican Party. Mike Causey is the newly elected Republican Commissioner of insurance in North Carolina. Hayes took money from a guy named Greg Lindberg who…
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Trump foe Avenatti charged with trying to extort $20 million from Nike | Reuters
This is just icing on the cake for Donald Trump. Attorney Michael Avenatti, who represented adult film star Stormy Daniels in her legal battles with U.S. President Donald Trump, was charged on Monday with what prosecutors said was an attempt to “shake down” Nike Inc for over $20 million. Source: Trump foe Avenatti charged with…
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Mueller report release: Special Counsel investigation report sent to William Barr, concluding FBI investigation into Russia interference in Trump Campaign and 2016 election
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation has concluded, and he has now submitted his long-awaited report on the findings of that probe to Attorney General William Barr, as required by the special counsel law. A senior Justice Department official has told CBS News that Mueller is not recommending any further indictments. The Justice Department also…
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Queen Elizabeth, royal family to be evacuated if Brexit unrest breaks out in London, reports say | Fox News
The Mail on Sunday also reported on the plans for the “worst case” scenarios to move the Royals to safe locations outside of London. Jacob Rees-Mogg, a Conservative lawmaker and Brexiteer, told the Mail that the revival of the plan was a “wartime fantasy,” adding that as senior royals had remained in London during the bombings of…
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Elizabeth Warren Apologizes To Cherokee Nation For DNA Test : NPR
Elizabeth Warren should just save the apology and work on the underling problem she has. She’s an activist, not a politician that should be running for president. “Senator Warren has reached out to us and has apologized to the tribe,” Hubbard said in a statement. “We are encouraged by this dialogue and understanding that being…
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GE pays $1.5 billion to finally resolve subprime loan allegations – CNN
GE is finally moving past its decade-old subprime disaster. The company said it agreed in principle to pay a $1.5 billion civil penalty to settle the the Justice Department’s investigation into WMC Mortgage, the subprime lender that was shut down a decade ago. Investors are probably relieved that GE doesn’t need to pay more than…