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Millennial World Leader Partying Scandal + Trump Legal Update - Mo News
Mosheh Oinounou
August 19, 2022
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It's Friyay, folks! Here's what in store before we kick off the weekend:
Trump's laundry list of legal troubles only seems to be getting longer... where each case stands;
A federal judge wants to unseal parts of the Mar-a-Lago affidavit;
Work hard, play hard: that seems to be the motto of Finland's youngest-ever Prime Minister. And now some are demanding she takes a drug test;
New list out with best states for retirement;
The CDC says oops... and admits to "dramatic mistakes" in tackling Covid;
Why you need to update your Apple devices ASAP;
Kanye West's trash bag fashion trend is igniting uproar... One man's trash is another man's treasure?
And, as always, what we're watching, reading, and eating this weekend.
🌪 TRUMP'S LEGAL STORMS
The former President and his businesses are ensnarled in a handful of legal battles at the federal, state, and local levels. There were lots of updates this week. Lost track? We’ve got you covered.
Federal Classified Docs Investigation:: Last week a judge ruled in favor of unsealing the search warrant – which gave us vague details into some items seized from former President Trump’s Palm Beach home when the FBI searched his property. But because of how unprecedented this situation is (it’s the first time in history that federal agents have had to search a previous President’s home) lawmakers and the media across the political spectrum have been calling to unseal the affidavit – which would provide more transparency into what the FBI was looking for, what witnesses are saying and why the Feds thought the search was so urgent.On Thursday, a federal judge said he thinks portions of the affidavit should be unsealed. The DOJ believes releasing these details could jeopardize the investigation and put witnesses at risk. But, the judge said it was “very important” that the public have as “much information” as it can about the historic search at Mar-a-Lago.Which portions? The judge has given the government until next Thursday, August 25th, at noon to submit proposed redactions.The judge will then review those redactions and decide how he wants to proceed – aka, if he wants to make redactions to their redactions.The judge did not set a specific date for the affidavit to be released.What are others saying? While Trump has been calling on social media for the affidavit to be released, some in his camp are not sure it will help him and his lawyers decided to take a back seat and witness Thursday's proceeding. Meanwhile, attorneys for major media companies (AP, CNN, CBS, NBC) officially argued for the full release.Some clues as to what’s inside: A roadmap for the investigation, information about confidential reports and witness, and what – if anything – led prosecutors to believe there was probable cause that evidence of a crime existed at Mar-a-Lago.Now the question is, how much does the DOJ redact?
NY Civil Investigation: The same week his Florida home was searched by the FBI, former President Trump was taking the oath as part of a civil investigation by the New York AG into whether the Trump Organization misled lenders, insurers, and tax authorities. You may remember, this is where Trump repeatedly pleaded the 5th during his deposition. Prosecution her could lead to financial penalties but no prison time.
NY Criminal Investigation: There is also an ongoing criminal investigation into Trump's businesses. Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty and admitted to helping run a 15-year tax fraud scheme at the business yesterday. Weisselberg has worked for the Trump organization for nearly 50 years and has a very close relationship with the former president.Prosecutors allege the scheme helped him dodge taxes on luxury perks like rent and utilities payments on his Manhattan apartment, leases for his Mercedes-Benz cars, and private school tuition for his grandchildren.He will likely be sentenced to about 100 days in jail and will be fined nearly $2 million in back taxes, interest and penalties. However, that is contingent on him testifying on behalf of the government and against the Trump organization. He apparently refused to cooperate in the Manhattan District Attorney’s broader investigation into former President Trump.
Weisselberg leaving Manhattan Criminal Courthouse | Getty
Georgia's 2020 Election Investigation: Former Trump lawyer and New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani spent six hours testifying before a Georgia Grand Jury on Wednesday, as part of an investigation into his role in trying to overturn the election. He is one of more than a dozen targets of the criminal investigation that is looking into false statements, solicitation of election fraud, and conspiracy.
Then-New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani with Donald Trump in September 1999.
Bob Costello, an attorney for Giuliani, would not provide any details about what Giuliani was asked or how he responded. "The grand jury is secret, and we're going to keep it that way," he told CNN.
And, finally, the Federal January 6th Investigation: Aside from the committee that’s been holding bombshell hearings all summer, the Justice Department is conducting a probe into the events that unfolded on January 6, 2021.Prosecutors have reportedly just issued a sweeping demand for “all materials, in whatever form” that the National Archives had given to the January 6th House committee – like records from the files of Trump’s top aides, his daily schedule and phone logs and a draft text of the president’s speech that preceded the riot. ~ New York Times
🕺🏼 PARTY LIKE A PRIME MINISTER
Finland’s 36-year-old Prime Minister Sanna Martin is taking heat for letting her hair down.
PM Martin is Finland’s youngest-ever leader – and no stranger to the social scene.
But new videos leaked online show her drinking, dancing, and partying with friends. She reassured her constituents that she did not take any drugs, and said she had “nothing to conceal or hide.” She says she is willing to take a drug test after criticism from fellow leaders, and because some people believe there were references to cocaine in the video.
The clips have sparked a mixed reaction. Critics call it irresponsible. But supporters say 'you do you, PM!' Finland is the happiest country in the world, after all.
A reminder that millennials are slowly starting to reach the top of government around the world (some of them by elections):🇨🇱 Gabriel Boric, President of Chile: Age 36🇸🇦 Mohammed Bin Salman, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince: Age 36🇰🇵 Kim Jong Un, North Korean Dictator: Age 38🇽🇰 Vjosa Osmani, President of Kosovo: Age 40🇬🇪 Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia: Age 40🇸🇻 Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador: Age 41
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🗞 THE SPEED READ
Apple is directing users of most of its devices to update their software after the company discovered a vulnerability in its operating systems that it says “may have been actively exploited.” Apple said the vulnerabilities give hackers the ability to take control of a device’s operating system to “execute arbitrary code” and potentially infiltrate devices through “maliciously crafted web content." The US government’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warning that “an attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device.”
Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing novelist Salman Rushdie, pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, and one count of second-degree assault. He is being held without bail. Rushdie, 75, was stabbed repeatedly a week ago today in New York, just before he was set to deliver a lecture to a crowd. Rushdie is the author of “The Satanic Verses,” a book which Matar, among others, claim “attacked Islam” and “attacked his beliefs.”
CDC director orders reorganization, saying COVID-19 response 'did not reliably meet expectations’ (Fox News)
The CDC admitted this week that it failed to meet expectations in its Covid-19 response. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky acknowledged the agency’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic fell short, and as a will result, the agency will “reset” its focus to make the organization quicker at responding to new health threats following fierce criticism that it was slow to act on Covid-19. Efforts will be taken to better communicate with the public, speed up data releases, and produce actionable data.
New York City’s 9/11 Tribute Museum closed its doors permanently on Wednesday after being unable to financially rebound from pandemic losses. The museum saw a sharp decline in visitors and revenue due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of visitors has dropped from more than 500,000 in 2011 to just 26,000 last year. The museum will continue its presence online, which can be found at the Tribute Museum's website, and many of its physical collection will be moved to the New York State Museum in Albany. The city's more well-known National September 11 Memorial & Museum will remain open.
The ideal places to live on a retirement budget are in the South or in the Midwest, a new study says. Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri are among the top five best states to retire, and the most affordable states to retire in are Michigan, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, and Kentucky. The study weighed factors like cost of living, tax rate, cultural life, percentage of retiree population, average temperature, crime rate and likelihood of natural disasters.
Threatening calls and emails have bombarded a Boston Children’s Hospital over its health care services for transgender youth, including gender-affirming treatment. The threats erupted online after the ‘Libs of TikTok’ Twitter account posted false information about treatments. As a result, the hospital has boosted its security and is working with local law enforcement to combat the threats.
CDC reports ‘fast-moving’ E. coli outbreak in Michigan and Ohio (Washington Post)
A “fast-moving” E. coli outbreak in Michigan and Ohio has left 29 people sick with the bacterial infection, and nine of them hospitalized, according to the CDC. 15 of the cases were in Michigan and 14 cases were reported in Ohio. No food source has been identified as the cause the outbreak yet.
Kanye West, who said last week he is inspired by the “homeless,” is now facing major backlash for selling his new fashion collection out of what look like trash bags. Critics came after the rapper for mocking the homeless - but Kanye defended the move. "I'm an innovator, and I'm not here to sit up and apologize about my ideas," West said.
🎉 CHEERS TO THE FREAKIN' WEEKEND
What We're Watching: The bizarre catfishing scandal that embroiled Notre Dame senior linebacker Manti Te’o a decade ago... it's the subject of a new Netflix documentary.
What We're Reading: Baby boomers went the extra mile. Millennials pursued personal interests. Now, Gen Z-ers are 'quiet quitting.'
What We're Eating: A healthy back-to-school lunch 🍎🥪
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