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Angie Harmon sues Instacart driver who allegedly shot and killed her dog

Angie Harmon sued the Instacart driver she claimed shot and killed her dog during a delivery in late March. Harmon sued Christopher Reid and Instacart in North Carolina court for negligence/gross negligence, trespass, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of harm, among other things, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. The actress requested a trial by jury …

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NY vs. Trump: My experience as an NYC juror leads me to believe the unthinkable could happen

Having served on three Manhattan juries, I would not be surprised if the 12 men and women hearingNew York vs. Donald J. Trumpacquitted him of all charges. During two civil actions and one criminal case, my fellow jurorswere serious, professional and movingly civic-minded. A quiet, solemn patriotism infused our deliberations. Several jurors said that we should respect the justice system …

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Cross-examination throws Michael Cohen off balance, but belabors point that he hates Trump

The much-anticipated cross-examination of Michael Cohen on Tuesday portrayed him as a Trump-hating liar who wants the former president in jail, and the answer was frequently some version of “I don’t recall.” Defense lawyer Todd Blanche jumped around as a way of keeping Cohen off balance. His first question: Why had Cohen said on TikTok that he, Blanche, was a …

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David Copperfield denies sexual misconduct allegations: 'False accusations must stop'

David Copperfield has refuted “false and scurrilous allegations” of inappropriate behavior toward multiple women. Copperfield, whose full name is David Seth Kotkin, was accused by 16 women in an investigation spanning decades, according to the Guardian US. More than half of the alleged victims claimed they were under the age of 18 at the time of the incidents. Prior to …

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California Angel Mom, GOP lawmaker putting Democrats 'on defense' for sanctuary policies: 'Have them explain'

California Democrats should be forced to go on the record to end sanctuary protections for illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes against minors, said one lawmaker who is attempting to do just that. Republican state Rep. Bill Essayli said he will again introduce a bill to repeal provisions of a state law that prohibits local authorities from participating in federal …

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France's Macron considers imposing state of emergency in New Caledonia over violent unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering imposing state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia to curb spiraling violence, the presidency said Wednesday. At least three people were killed and four others, including a gendarme, were seriously injured, according to officials in the territory and French media reports on Wednesday. More than 130 people have been arrested …

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Child soldiers used by Islamist group in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch

An Islamist group operating in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province used boys as young as 13 in attacks on a town last week and residents who were forced to flee the fighting recognized some of the child soldiers as their missing relatives, advocacy group Human Rights Watch said Wednesday. Al-Shabab, which is affiliated to the Islamic State group, has previously …

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Authorities identify 78-year-old Florida man accused of fatally striking teen with boat

Investigators have identified the man who was operating the boat that fatally struck a 15-year-old girl off a South Florida beach and then left the area, but no criminal charges have been filed, according to a report released Wednesday. The 78-year-old man owns the Coral Gables home where Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers found and seized the docked …

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Migrants in NYPD Times Square attack offered plea deals, including 1 just re-arrested for allegedly stealing

Six of the migrants who police say were part of a mob thatviciously attackedtwo NYPD police officers in Times Square in January were offered plea deals on Tuesday — while it has also been revealed that one of the accused cop beaters was nabbed last week for stealing, according to the New York Post. The Jan. 27 caught-on-camera attack on …

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Guatemalan court orders release of journalist jailed for nearly 2 years on money laundering charges

A Guatemalan court ordered the release Wednesday of journalist José Rubén Zamora, jailed for nearly two years on money laundering charges. Zamora, the 67-year-old founder of El Periodico newspaper, was sentenced to six years in prison last June for alleged money laundering. But that conviction and sentence were overturned by another court and a new trial ordered. PROSECUTORS IN GUATEMALA …

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