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Former President Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty in Georgia Election Case
On August 31, former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in the Georgia election case. He made the decision to waive his in-person court appearance in Fulton County, which was scheduled for next Wednesday. In addition, President Trump formally requested a judge to sever his case from his co-defendants’ who are seeking a speedy trial. Trump’s attorney, Steven Sadow, expressed concerns about having sufficient time to prepare his case for trial by October 23, 2023. Meanwhile, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp rejected a plea from state Republicans to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Proud Boys Leader Sentenced for Capitol Breach
A federal judge sentenced Joseph Randall Biggs, the leader of the Proud Boys, to 17 years in prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. The judge deemed the destruction of a fence on U.S. Capitol property an act of terrorism. Biggs’ co-defendant, Zachary Rehl, received a 15-year sentence. Both sentences were lower than what federal prosecutors had sought, which were 33 years and 30 years respectively.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Discloses Gifts
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas filed a disclosure form revealing previously undisclosed gifts from his friend, GOP donor, and billionaire Harlan Crow. This disclosure comes as Democrats in Congress continue to criticize alleged ethical shortcomings at the nation’s highest court.
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