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SENATOR Menendez CONVICTED: Corruption Verdict Shocks Nation

16 July 2024 — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted of accepting bribes and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. Prosecutors said he abused his office to protect allies and enrich associates, including his wife.

Menendez, 70, vowed to appeal the verdict, claiming he never violated his public oath or acted as a foreign agent. He did not testify during the nine-week trial but insisted publicly that he was only doing his job as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

The conviction comes just four months before Election Day, likely ending Menendez’s chances of reelection as an independent. Prominent Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Andy Kim, have called for his resignation following the verdict.

CRUMBLEY VERDICT: Parents Face Historic Accountability for Child’s Deadly Actions

15 March 2024 — In a landmark decision, a Michigan jury found James Crumbley guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter. This verdict stems from the fatal shooting carried out by his son, Ethan Crumbley, at Oxford High School in November 2021. The case marks an unprecedented moment in which parents are held liable for their child’s violent behavior.

James and Jennifer Crumbley faced charges after their 15-year-old son tragically ended the lives of four students and wounded seven others. Keith Johnson, a criminal defense attorney, suggests that this case could establish a new standard for parental accountability when weapons brought into homes result in mass shootings.

The Crumbleys have made history as the first parents to be tried in relation to a mass school shooting incident in the U.S. James was indicted for failing to properly secure his firearm at home and neglecting his son’s mental health concerns.

In line with his wife’s earlier decision during her separate trial in February, James elected not to testify during his trial. Jennifer was also found guilty on all charges and is set to receive her sentence next month.

Producer Hints at Johnny Depp’s RETURN to Pirates of the Caribbean after MASSIVE Legal Victory

15 March 2023 — Jerry Bruckheimer, one of the Pirates of the Caribbean producers, has said he would “love” to see Johnny Depp return to his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming sixth movie.

During the Oscars, Bruckheimer confirmed that they are working on the next installment of the legendary franchise.

Depp was dropped from the film after his ex-wife Amber Heard accused him of domestic abuse. However, he was vindicated when a US court ruled Heard had defamed him with false allegations.