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Special counsel files sealed court brief supporting his Jan. 6 case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith's lengthy court brief seeking to justify his latest superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump on charges that he sought to subvert the 2020 election has been filed under seal with U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, a spokesperson for Smith's office confirmed to ABC News Thursday. "We have complied with the court's order," spokesperson Peter Carr said. The brief presents Smith's argument on how the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity applies to the former president's criminal case. Whether any portions of the filing will be made public now rest in Judge Chutkan's hands.
NASA disagreed with how OceanGate wanted to invoke the agency: Titan hearing witness
A NASA employee testified during a weekslong hearing on the implosion of OceanGate's Titan submersible that the agency had disagreements over the sub maker's press materials mentioning NASA. Justin Jackson, a materials engineer with NASA, testified Thursday during the U.S. Coast Guard's hearing into the June 2023 implosion of the OceanGate submersible, which killed all five passengers while on a deep-sea dive to the Titanic shipwreck. Jackson said OceanGate's then-chief operating officer initially reached out to NASA to manufacture a composite hull and they signed an agreement under the Reimbursable Space Act Agreement in early 2020. NASA had an interest in the fabrication of a thick composite hull for "exploration applications," though the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the agency from manufacturing or testing one for OceanGate, he said.
Criminal charges coming in alleged Iranian hack of Trump campaign emails: Sources
Federal law enforcement officials plan to announce criminal charges Friday in connection with the alleged Iranian hack of emails from members of former President Donald Trump's campaign, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The Iranians allegedly gained access to data and files taken from the email accounts of Trump advisers, which included internal documents used to vet Trump's perspective running mate, the sources said. The Trump campaign, as victims, would be notified of any criminal charges that happen, as is standard Department of Justice practice. Sources tell ABC News the Trump campaign has been informed.
Prime Video releases creepy trailer to 'Cross', starring Aldis Hodge
Prime Video has released the trailer to Cross, the new series starring Aldis Hodge as author James Patterson's brilliant detective Alex Cross. The trailer shows the criminal psychologist on the hunt for a vicious serial killer who wears a creepy realistic mask. "I don't kill for fun," the killer says. "You're going to be part of a masterpiece. And when I'm done, the world will know the truth. Set to Marvin Gaye's "Trouble Man," the trailer shows Cross plying his unique skills. "Multiple victims are connected to this," he tells a police colleague.
Newsmax reaches settlement with Smartmatic regarding 2020 election claims
On the brink of trial, the cable news channel Newsmax on Thursday reached a settlement with voting machine company Smartmatic, bringing an end to a defamation lawsuit that accused the network of spreading multiple false claims surrounding the 2020 election. Smartmatic had accused Newsmax of publishing dozens of false reports claiming that Smartmatic helped rig the 2020 election in favor of Joe Biden. Newsmax had argued, in part, that they were reporting on newsworthy claims of fraud. "Newsmax is pleased to announce it has resolved the litigation brought by Smartmatic through a confidential settlement," Newsmax said in a statement posted to their website. In a statement, Smartmatic said they are "very pleased" with the settlement, and referenced to their ongoing case against Fox News.
Ex-officer who pleaded guilty testifies on Tyre Nichols beating: 'I felt like I was panicking'
A former Memphis police officer testified Thursday at the federal trial of three ex-officers facing charges related to the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols that he believes he panicked during the encounter. “I lost my composure,” Desmond Mills Jr., who pleaded guilty to charges connected to the beating death of Nichols, said when he was asked about accidentally pepper-spraying himself during the encounter, according to WATN, the ABC affiliate in Memphis covering the case in the courtroom. “I felt like I was panicking.” Justin Smith, Demetrius Haley and Tadarrius Bean were charged on Sept. 12, 2023, with violating Nichols' civil rights through excessive use of force, unlawful assault, failing to intervene in the assault and failing to render medical aid. These charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The officers have pleaded not guilty to all charges. Mills and Emmitt Martin III, the two other officers who were also charged in this case, have pleaded guilty to some of the federal charges.
Angelina Jolie becomes "one of the greatest artists who ever lived" in teaser to Netflix's 'Maria'
In a teaser that only features two lines of dialogue, but more glowing critical quotes and film festival bona fides to already land the film in next year's Oscar race, Netflix has revealed Angelina Jolie as opera great Maria Callas. In Maria, which was directed by Pablo Larraín, who helmed the movies Jackie and Spencer, Jolie portrays no less than "one of the greatest artists who ever lived," according to the teaser. She's first shown striding onto a stage in an empty performance venue, with a pianist asking her, "Maria: What do you want to sing?" What follows is montage of the film, Callas in various costumes standing before sold-out crowds; being crushed by adoring fans; and sobbing by herself.
Judge to weigh motion to dismiss case against 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez
A New Mexico judge will weigh whether to dismiss the case against "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, after dismissing the case against Alec Baldwin for evidence suppression. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer heard arguments during a virtual hearing Thursday on a defense motion seeking a new trial or dismissal of Gutierrez's case. Her attorneys argued in the filing that she is entitled to a new trial or dismissal of the case for "egregious prosecutorial misconduct" and "severe and ongoing discovery violations by the State." Marlowe Sommer dismissed Baldwin's case with prejudice on day three of the actor's July trial after his attorneys claimed live ammunition that came into the hands of local law enforcement related to the investigation into the deadly on-set shooting was "concealed" from them.
Hunter Biden's sentencing on gun charges pushed back 1 more week
The federal judge who oversaw Hunter Biden's conviction on gun charges in Delaware has again agreed to delay his sentencing. At the request of prosecutors, Hunter Biden's sentencing in Delaware will be pushed back one week, from Dec. 4 to Dec. 12, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika ordered on Thursday. Prosecutors in special counsel David Weiss' office asked for the delay due to a conflict with their trial in the case against Alexander Smirnov, the FBI confidential source who is facing felony false statement and obstruction charges after authorities say he provided derogatory information about Hunter Biden and his father, President Joe Biden. That trial is scheduled to begin Dec. 3.
Judges press New York AG as Trump appeals his $454M fraud judgment
Seven months after a trial judge fined Donald Trump $454 million for business frauds that the judge said "shock the conscience," a New York appeals court appeared skeptical Thursday of some of the arguments underpinning the New York attorney general's case against the former president. A panel of five judges at New York's Appellate Division, First Department heard Trump's appeal and peppered both sides with concerns about the case -- appearing to question some of the key elements of the state's case, including the application of a consumer fraud statute, the justification for the financial penalty prosecutors sought, and the private nature of the transactions in question, mirroring well-worn defense arguments that failed during the case's lengthy trial this year. Trump himself did not attend Thursday's hearing in New York. "We have a situation where there were no victims, no complaints," argued D. John Sauer, the same attorney who successfully argued Trump's presidential immunity appeal to the Supreme Court earlier this year. "How is there a capacity or tendency to deceive when you have these clear disclaimers?"
Who's next in line to be NYC mayor if Eric Adams resigns?
Questions about New York City Mayor Eric Adams' future in office have begun to swirl as he faces indictment by a federal grand jury amid calls for his resignation. The indictment, which was announced Wednesday, details five charges, including improper campaign contributions from foreign nationals, wire fraud, and bribery during his time as Brooklyn borough president and NYC mayor. Adams is the first New York City mayor to be indicted while still in office. In a recorded speech addressed to New Yorkers on Wednesday night, Adams said he would fight the indictment with "every ounce of my strength and my spirit." He also said he would not resign as mayor.
Giuliani permanently disbarred from practicing law in District of Columbia
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been permanently disbarred from practicing law in the District of Columbia, a court of appeals panel ruled Thursday. According to the ruling, Giuliani's disbarment is a resort of reciprocal discipline resulting from his law license being stripped in New York state over his efforts aiding former President Donald Trump's bid to overturn the 2020 election. Giuliani's law license had already been suspended in D.C. The appeals court panel noted that Giuliani declined to respond when given notice back in July that he could face reciprocal discipline.
Keanu Reeves cameos in hard-hitting trailer to John Wick spin-off 'Ballerina'
Lionsgate has debuted the action-packed trailer to the John Wick spin-off Ballerina. Officially titled From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, the action movie stars Ana de Armas as a young woman with vengeance on her mind. The trailer opens with the Wick series' Winston (Ian McShane) asking a bloodied little girl, "Do you like to dance? I know a school that teaches dancers." However, it's more than a ballet school. It's an assassin training academy glimpsed in John Wick: Chapter 3, led by Anjelica Huston's The Director.
HBO drops new trailer to second season of 'The Last of Us'
On Sept. 26 — or Outbreak Day, as fans of the post-apocalyptic game know it — HBO debuted the second-season trailer to its video game adaptation The Last of Us. One of its new cast additions, Catherine O'Hara, is featured prominently, apparently conducting a therapy session with one of the show's main protagonists, Pedro Pascal's Joel. "Let's try something different," she advises in voice-over. "You can't heal something unless you're brave enough to say it out loud." Music plays a big part in the trailer, particularly Pearl Jam's 2013 track "Future Days," which Joel plays for Ellie in The Last of Us Part II, the video game's hit sequel. And while the trailer begins with a respite from the show's zombie outbreak, things pick up considerably by its end, with a horde of zombies rushing a fence, which collapses under their weight, leaving Kaitlyn Dever's Abby Anderson crawling on her hands and knees to escape.
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