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politics2 months ago

Trump Pardons Giuliani and Others in 2020 Election Overturn Efforts

President Donald Trump has issued full pardons to Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and others involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, primarily symbolically as these pardons only apply to federal charges, which none of the recipients faced. The pardons aim to promote national reconciliation but do not impact state charges or Giuliani's disbarment and legal issues. Experts warn these pardons could undermine future election integrity efforts.

via AP News|
#2020-election#federal-crimes#giuliani
sports1 year ago

Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter Negotiating Guilty Plea in Fraud Case

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is expected to plead guilty to federal crimes after being accused of stealing millions of Ohtani's money to cover sports gambling debts. The investigation, involving the IRS, Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. attorney's office, found that Mizuhara may have changed bank account settings to prevent Ohtani from receiving notifications about transactions. Mizuhara had worked with Ohtani since 2018 and is expected to face charges in the coming days.

via New York Post |
#ex-interpreter#federal-crimes#fraud
politics2 years ago

Republicans Continue to Support Trump Despite Acknowledging His Crimes

A recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College shows that while the number of Republicans who believe former President Donald Trump has committed serious federal crimes has increased, it has not affected their support for him. Despite 17% of Trump supporters acknowledging his alleged criminal actions or threats to democracy, they still prefer him over President Biden. The poll also reveals that Trump continues to lead among likely Republican primary voters, indicating the challenge his opponents face. Overall, public opinion on Trump's potential criminality remains stable, with about half of all voters believing he has committed serious federal crimes.

via The New York Times|
#donald-trump#federal-crimes#politics
crime-prevention2 years ago

"FBI Launches 'Speak Now' Campaign to Empower Taylor Swift Fans as Crime Reporters"

The FBI's Washington, D.C., Field branch has called on Taylor Swift fans, known as Swifties, to report federal crimes by issuing a mock Speak Now (Taylor's Version) album cover on Twitter. The album cover includes nine song titles representing different types of offenses the FBI is looking for. While there is no evidence of Swift's involvement, lyrics from her latest album suggest she would support cooperation with the FBI.

via Billboard|
#crime-prevention#crime-reporting#fbi
entertainment2 years ago

"Taylor Swift Fans Urged to Report Crimes in FBI Collaboration"

The FBI has taken a bizarre approach to encourage tips on federal crimes by using Taylor Swift puns. The agency tweeted an edited version of Swift's latest re-recording back cover, featuring tracks like "Terrorism (FBI's Version)" and "White Collar Crimes (FBI's Version)." This trend of government officials trying to appear relatable to younger constituents has been seen before, with mayors, governors, and even senators using Swift's lyrics in various contexts. However, Swift has warned that playing such games may result in being roasted by real Swifties.

via Rolling Stone|
#entertainment#fbi#federal-crimes