General Motors faces approximately $6 billion in charges in Q4 due to declining EV sales following the U.S. ending EV tax incentives and easing emissions standards, impacting its ambitious electric vehicle plans.
The Duke of Marlborough appeared in court charged with multiple counts of strangling his estranged wife, pled not guilty, and was granted conditional bail, with a court date set for February at Oxford Crown Court.
The mother of Braun Levi, an 18-year-old tennis star killed in a hit-and-run in Manhattan Beach, is expected to speak at a news conference about the charges filed against Jenia Resha Belt, who is accused of driving drunk and causing Levi's death. Belt was charged with murder and other offenses, and is in custody with a $2 million bail. Levi was a highly regarded athlete and his family and community mourn his loss.
A woman from Chicago, Jaquelin Onofre Reyes, was charged with aggravated DUI after crashing her SUV into a family of four in Lombard, seriously injuring a 10-year-old boy and others; she had a BAC nearly three times the legal limit and appeared in court pending trial.
British comedian Russell Brand has been charged with two additional sex offenses, including rape and sexual assault, adding to five existing charges from April. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 20, with a trial for the earlier charges set for June. Brand has denied the allegations, claiming he is not a rapist, and the investigation continues with support for the victims.
LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey Congresswoman, was charged with interfering with an arrest during an oversight visit to an immigration detention center, which she claims was politically motivated and an attempt to intimidate her and other Democrats. She pleads not guilty, arguing she was performing her official duties, and faces a legal battle amid broader political tensions involving former President Trump. The case has caused personal and political turmoil for McIver, highlighting issues of oversight, political retribution, and racial profiling.
Former NFL star Adrian Peterson was arrested in Texas on multiple charges including DWI and unlawful carrying of a weapon, marking his second DWI arrest this year, with details still emerging.
General Motors is taking a $1.6 billion charge due to its reduced investment in EVs following US policy changes that have decreased incentives and relaxed emissions standards, leading to a slowdown in EV adoption and a strategic realignment of its EV portfolio.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was released from an Indianapolis hospital and police custody after being involved in a violent altercation that resulted in multiple stab wounds and charges of battery involving serious bodily injury. He is currently focused on recovery and has a scheduled pretrial conference, with the incident stemming from a dispute over parking.
Raja Jackson, son of UFC legend Quinton Jackson, is expected to face criminal charges for assaulting pro wrestler Stuart Smith during an event in Los Angeles, with prosecutors seeking felony and misdemeanor charges along with sentencing enhancements due to the severity of Smith's injuries, which could lead to significant prison time if convicted.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was released from an Indianapolis hospital and immediately taken to jail on charges of battery with injury, unlawful entry of a vehicle, and public intoxication, with significant injuries to the victim raising questions about the severity of the charges.
Two Chicago residents, Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, were charged after a confrontation with federal agents on the Southwest Side of Chicago, during which Martinez was shot by an agent and later treated and released from the hospital.
Senior DOJ leaders are considering charging former adviser John Bolton over mishandling classified documents, with debates over timing and strength of the case, amidst broader political tensions involving Trump and other officials.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and other crimes for the shooting and killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, citing evidence including DNA, a confession, and engraved bullets with political messages. Robinson allegedly targeted Kirk due to perceived political hatred, planned the attack over a week, and later turned himself in, with authorities uncovering a rifle wrapped in a towel and a note indicating his intent.
Tyler Robinson is expected to face formal charges for the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, with investigations ongoing into his motives and digital footprint, amid claims of radicalization and political extremism.