Trump to Pay $83.3 Million & NRA's LaPierre Faces Questioning

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• ⚖️ Jury Orders Trump to Pay $83.3 Million in Carroll Case

• 🛩️ NRA's LaPierre Faces Tough Questions on Lavish Spending

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First Report

⚖️ Jury Orders Trump to Pay $83.3 Million in Carroll Case

In a stunning turn of events, a jury has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay a staggering $83.3 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll. This decision, handed down on Friday, marks a significant legal blow to Trump, who is currently embroiled in various criminal and civil proceedings while also campaigning for a return to the White House. The verdict, announced in a Manhattan courthouse, comes as the second major financial judgment against Trump in favor of Carroll in the past year. Carroll, a former magazine columnist, accused Trump of rape in the mid-1990s and subsequently suing him for defamation following his denial of her allegations. Trump, who had left the courthouse before the verdict, later criticized the decision on social media, calling it "absolutely ridiculous". 🏛️🏦

TL;DR ⏳: Trump is ordered to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in a groundbreaking defamation case.

Second Report

🛩️ NRA's LaPierre Faces Tough Questions on Lavish Spending

Wayne LaPierre, the long-standing face of the US gun rights movement and head of the NRA, has been at the center of a dramatic testimony in a New York civil corruption case. Revealing details of his extensive use of private jets and luxurious travel funded by the NRA, LaPierre admitted to the jury that these expenses included trips to the Bahamas, various European and Asian destinations, and even personal trips for his family. This testimony is a key part of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against the NRA, alleging violation of non-profit laws, tax fraud, and misuse of millions for personal benefits of its leaders. The revelations include expensive private jet charters, such as a $27,000 flight from Dallas to Orlando and using NRA funds for personal events like a wedding. This case has brought intense scrutiny to the operations of one of America's most influential lobbying groups. 💵📜

TL;DR ⏳: Wayne LaPierre admits to extensive personal use of NRA funds for lavish travels and private events, shedding light on the ongoing corruption trial against the NRA.

⚡ Quick Hits

1. 🔍 Justice department settles with New York for reforms following Cuomo accusations

2. 🚫 U.N. agency dismisses employees implicated in October 7 Hamas attack

3. 🚧 Border patrol maintains razor wire in Texas, disregarding Biden administration dispute

4. 🎤 Ben Shapiro’s rap song ‘Facts’ with Tom MacDonald hits #1 in the country

5. 🗳️ Colorado voters urge Supreme Court to prevent Trump's potential return to office

6. 🛑 Museums to shut down Native American exhibits due to new federal laws

7. 👑 UK’s King Charles III hospitalized for planned enlarged prostate treatment

8. 💼 US startup Flexport announces 20% workforce reduction

9. 💥 Intel experiences worst trading day since 2020 amidst gloomy forecast

10. 📉 Microsoft Teams suffers outage, hindering access and features for users

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