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Former Rep. George Santos was released from federal prison after his sentence was commuted by President Trump, but Nassau County prosecutors have not ruled out pursuing state charges related to his actions, with ongoing investigations possible.
Vance Boelter has been indicted on multiple charges including first-degree murder and attempted murder for his alleged attacks on Minnesota politicians, with new details revealing his actions and statements during the investigation. The case involves both state and federal proceedings, and the investigation continues to unfold.
Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old man, was captured after a 43-hour manhunt in Minnesota, facing federal and state charges for shooting two Democratic lawmakers, their spouses, and attempting to target others, with evidence including firearms, notebooks with personal info, and a GPS history linking him to the victims' homes. The motive remains unclear, but authorities describe a planned campaign of violence against elected officials.
Steve Bannon's trial on state charges of defrauding donors to a border wall charity has been postponed to February 25, allowing his legal team more time to prepare for new evidence. The trial, prosecuted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office, follows Bannon's pardon by Donald Trump for similar federal charges. Bannon, who recently completed a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress, continues to support Trump and mobilize MAGA voters.
A judge dismissed several state charges, including attempted murder, against David DePape, who attacked Paul Pelosi, citing double jeopardy after his federal conviction. DePape, sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, still faces other state charges not covered in the federal trial.
Paul Pelosi's attacker, David DePape, apologized during a resentencing hearing, but his prison term remains unchanged. The judge emphasized the severity of his crimes and denied a motion to reassign the case. The resentencing has delayed DePape's state trial on additional charges, with a judge awaiting local prosecutors' arguments before ruling on a motion to dismiss several charges.
The Trump Trials continue with various criminal and civil cases in federal and state courts. In New York, the Trump legal team will call witnesses in the civil fraud trial defense, while in Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis will appear at a Washington Post Live event. The federal classified documents case in Florida is set for trial on May 20, and Trump's legal team has requested that his federal case on the 2020 election be televised. Meanwhile, in the state business fraud case in New York, Donald and Ivanka Trump testified last week. If convicted of a felony, Trump can still run for president as there are no specific requirements in the Constitution, although some lawsuits have been filed arguing against his eligibility.