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Who is Juan Merchan?

Judge Juan Merchan
  • Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Judge Juan Merchan immigrated to the US at six and grew up in Queens, NYC
  • He was the first in his family to attend college while working various job
  • Merchan handled high-profile cases like the prosecution of “soccer-mom madam” Anna Gristina
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Aftermath of Trump’s conviction: From attack threats on jurors, execution calls to armed insurrection

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  • Supporters of Trump called for violent actions against jurors and Judge Juan Merchan

  • Trump's conviction for falsifying documents related to a hush money payment has led to heightened threats

  • Despite the conviction, Trump has continued to attack the judicial process, labeling the trial as rigged and the judge as conflicted

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Who is Alvin Bragg?

Alvin Bragg
  • Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in a historic trial

  • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg emphasized that "the only voice that matters is the voice of the jury"

  • Bragg stated that the trial was approached like any other case

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Donald Trump convicted of felony charges: When is his sentencing?

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  • Trump's conviction does not prevent him from continuing his presidential campaign
  • He remains eligible to vote for himself in Florida if he stays out of prison in New York
  • His sentencing date will take place just days before the Republican Party is set to formally nominate him
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Donald Trump found guilty in hush money trial: What are the 34 charges?

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  • The jury found Trump guilty of falsifying records to commit or conceal another crime

  • The crime involved violating state laws against conspiracy to influence an election

  • The unlawful actions included breaches of the Federal Election Campaign Act and tax laws

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5 key takeaways from the first day of the Trump hush money trial

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  • Donald Trump's first criminal trial commenced on Monday
  • The trial highlights the unusual scenario of a potential presidential nominee facing legal proceedings
  • The trial's opening day saw Trump actively involved, observing legal debates over admissible evidence
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Is Shohei Ohtani married?

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  • Shohei Ohtani announced his marriage to a special person from Japan, keeping her identity undisclosed
  • He clarified her non-involvement in his move from the Angels to the Dodgers
  • Ohtani's announcement coincides with his promising outlook for the 2024 MLB season
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Who was Thomas Kingston? Prince Michael son-in-law dies of a ‘traumatic head wound’

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  • Thomas Kingston, 45, died from a head wound with a gun nearby in the Cotswolds, not deemed suspicious by police
  • He was the husband of Lady Gabriella, Prince Michael of Kent's daughter
  • His sudden death has deeply shocked both his family and the royal family
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Who is Amira Hunter? Woman with eight prior arrests released without bail in Brooklyn

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  • Amira Hunter, with eight prior arrests, was freed without bail after attacking a cellist on the NYC subway
  • Prosecutors' bail request was denied, leading to supervised release
  • The incident highlights ongoing subway safety concerns
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Arizona woman allegedly abducted at gas station in Buckeye| Watch Video

Arizona woman allegedly abducted at gas station in Buckeye (Twitter/CollinRugg)
  • In Buckeye, Arizona, a woman was abducted at a gas station, caught on video being dragged into a Nissan Rogue
  • Police released the footage, urgently seeking information on the victim and assailant
  • The public's help is crucial in this alarming assault and abduction case