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Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney for Donald Trump, is facing significant legal challenges as he loses his legal representation and exhibits frustration in court. This development is part of ongoing legal and financial troubles for Giuliani, who has been embroiled in various lawsuits and investigations related to his actions during and after the 2020 presidential election.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' twin daughters, Jessie and D'Lila, honored their late mother, Kim Porter, on the sixth anniversary of her death with a heartfelt Instagram post. The tribute included a throwback photo and expressed their longing for her presence. Their brother Quincy also shared a tribute. The family, including their siblings, recently united to support Diddy amid his legal troubles, denouncing the charges against him as "absurd."
Diddy's family, including his baby mother Dana Tran, son Christian, and daughter Love, showed support for his twin daughters Jessie and D'Lila at a high school football game while Diddy remains incarcerated on serious charges. The family has remained close, publicly supporting Diddy during his legal troubles, as he awaits trial next May.
Nigel Lythgoe, co-creator and lead judge of "So You Think You Can Dance," has stepped down from the show amid sexual assault allegations, including two lawsuits, one of which was filed by Paula Abdul. Abdul's lawsuit details two separate incidents of alleged assault by Lythgoe. Despite his departure, the show will continue with its upcoming season, and Lythgoe has denied the accusations, stating his intent to clear his name.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has argued that former U.S. President Donald Trump should be banned from the New York real estate industry due to "outrageous" fraud. Trump's lawyers have countered that the state has not proven any real-world impact from his financial statements. Justice Arthur Engoron, who found Trump liable for fraud, will deliver a verdict after closing arguments. The case could result in Trump facing at least $370 million in penalties and restrictions on his business activities in New York. Trump, who denies wrongdoing, faces multiple legal challenges but remains a frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has called for a permanent ban on former President Donald Trump from the state's real estate industry, labeling his actions as "outrageous" fraud. Trump's legal team argues that the state has overreached and failed to prove "real-world impact" from the alleged inflation of asset values. Trump, who is facing multiple legal challenges, has denied any wrongdoing and dismissed the case as a political witch hunt. The trial's focus is on damages, with James seeking at least $370 million in penalties. The verdict from Justice Arthur Engoron is expected after the closing arguments, with Trump's New York real estate assets at stake.
Jonathan Majors, known for his role in Marvel films, is set to appear on "Good Morning America" for his first interview after being found guilty of third-degree assault and harassment against his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Despite the conviction, his lawyer maintains that the jury did not believe Jabbari's account of intentional harm. The incident has led to Majors being dropped by Disney, and his future with Marvel projects remains uncertain. He is scheduled for sentencing on February 6.
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested in the Dominican Republic for failing to appear at a summons related to allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors. He met with prosecutors and new attorneys to address the accusations and is expected to go before a judge within 48 hours. The Rays have not commented on the situation, and MLB has placed Franco on the Restricted List since August, although he remains on the payroll. Franco, who signed a significant contract extension in 2021, has been under investigation by Dominican authorities and MLB.
Sam Brinton, a nonbinary former official in the Biden administration, ended 2023 without incarceration despite facing charges for multiple airport luggage thefts. Brinton, who previously led nuclear waste policy at the DOE, was involved in theft cases in Minnesota and Las Vegas, and is connected to a 2018 incident involving a Tanzanian fashion designer's missing luggage. Brinton entered an adult diversion program in Minnesota and received a suspended jail sentence in Las Vegas. Additional legal proceedings and a lawsuit are ongoing, with the next hearing scheduled for March 2024.
Sam Brinton, a nonbinary former official in the Biden administration, ended 2023 without incarceration despite facing charges for multiple airport baggage thefts. Brinton, who previously led nuclear waste policy at the DOE, was involved in thefts in Minnesota and Las Vegas, and is connected to a 2018 incident involving a Tanzanian fashion designer's missing clothes. Legal proceedings are ongoing, with Brinton having entered an adult diversion program in Minnesota and receiving a suspended jail sentence in Las Vegas. The DOE has not provided details on Brinton's departure from the agency.