A Chinese national has been charged with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) while serving as the campaign manager for a California politician.
Former Judge Andrew Napolitano told Newsmax on Thursday that Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, could face the death penalty if federal prosecutors pursue charges of murder as an act of terrorism.
Manhattan resident Chen Jinping pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as an agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) after he operated a secret police station in the city on behalf of the PRC’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS).
The 26-year-old man accused in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has waived extradition from Pennsylvania and is set to return to New York as early as Thursday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams suggested his indictment by a federal grand jury may be politically motivated due to his criticism of the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
George Stephanopoulos, the prominent host of This Week on ABC News, may be out of a job after a defamation settlement involving former President Donald Trump. The deal, authorized by Disney CEO Bob Iger, includes a $15 million payout to Trump, plus an additional $1 million to cover Trump’s legal fees. This settlement stems from a defamation lawsuit filed by Trump earlier this year after Stephanopoulos inaccurately claimed that Trump was “found liable for rape” in the E. Jean Carroll case.
On Monday, Judge Juan Merchan rejected a motion by former President Donald Trump’s legal team to dismiss charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on the grounds of presidential immunity.
Trump campaign adviser Alex Bruesewitz collapsed while speaking at the New York Young Republican Club’s gala on Sunday night. The event, held at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan, included prominent conservative figures, drawing significant attention to the unexpected incident.
ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos have agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit brought by President-elect Donald Trump for $16 million, according to court filings made public Saturday.
