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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh has filed to legally drop Pitt from her hyphenated surname, opting to go by "Shiloh Jolie." Despite her own similar experience, Angelina cannot comment on the matter as Shiloh independently hired a lawyer and managed the process herself. This development occurs amid ongoing legal battles between her parents.
Former US President Donald Trump denies any connection to lawyer Sidney Powell, who recently pleaded guilty to six charges related to interfering with the election in Georgia. Trump stated that Powell was never his attorney and he did not authorize her to represent him or his campaign. Powell gained notoriety for making baseless allegations of election fraud in 2020 and filing unsuccessful lawsuits challenging the election results. Trump is currently facing 91 criminal charges across four jurisdictions and has pleaded not guilty to all of them.
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and lawyer for former President Donald Trump, has been sued by his longtime former lawyer, Robert Costello, and his law firm for allegedly owing them nearly $1.4 million in unpaid bills. The lawsuit claims that Costello and his firm represented Giuliani in various legal matters, including criminal investigations and disciplinary proceedings. Giuliani criticized the suit, stating that the bill is excessive, while Costello argues that Giuliani has failed to pay despite receiving bills for almost four years. This comes after Costello successfully sued Steve Bannon for unpaid legal bills.
The Biden White House has intentionally remained silent on the indictment of former President Donald Trump, with aides believing that any comment risks providing Trump with ammunition to fuel his claims of political persecution. Biden himself has refused to comment on the matter, and his campaign has not sought to fundraise off the indictment. Biden's advisers believe that the contrast between a president focused on his public duties and Trump's legal predicament will speak for itself. The White House's silence will be tested as the legal saga persists, but they believe that avoiding any public comment is the best strategy.
President Biden refused to comment on the indictment of former President Donald Trump, stating that presidents should not comment on pending legal matters. He avoided answering questions in four different ways, believing that commenting on legal investigations is not a president's job. Biden's strategy is to project calm and competence while Trump continues to sow chaos. He and his advisers want to avoid a situation in which Trump tries to bait him into a reaction. Biden's focus is on people's day-to-day lives, and he plans to stay out of Trump's legal saga.