Wagner cements Belarus presence as 'educational organisation'
The Russian mercenary group registered earlier this month as a limited company, it has been revealed.
2023-08-17 03:55
DeSantis Braces for Onslaught at Debate With Trump Set to Skip
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s campaign is bracing for a battle royale in next week’s Republican presidential debate as
2023-08-17 03:27
Special prosecutor will investigate Georgia’s lieutenant governor in Trump indictment
A special prosecutor will likely be appointed to investigate one of 30 unnamed and “unindicted co-conspirators” inside a sweeping racketeering indictment in Georgia targeting Donald Trump and 18 of his allies. The state’s current Republican Lt Governor Burt Jones, who was a sitting state senator at the time of the alleged crimes, was one of 16 “alternate” electors who falsely swore that Mr Trump won the state in the 2020 presidential election. He also pushed for a special legislative session to overturn Joe Biden’s victory. But he was not among the 19 defendants in the grand jury case from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who was barred by a judge from indicting him. Last year, Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney determined that Ms Willis had a conflict of interest in prosecuting Mr Jones after she hosted a fundraiser for his Democratic rival in the 2022 election for lieutenant governor. The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia is expected to appoint a special prosecutor to separately investigate whether Mr Jones should face criminal charges, according to the agency’s executive director Pete Skandalakis. Following the indictment, the council will “begin the process of finding a conflict prosecutor to review the case and, if necessary, perform additional investigations,” according to a statement from Mr Skandalakis shared with The Independent. “After discussing the matter with [Ms Willis], we felt it best that I file a petition with Judge McBurney requesting the release of the report to me to assist the conflict prosecutor in how they handle this matter,” he added. Mr Skandalakis said there is no timetable for that process, adding that because of the unprecedented scope of the case, “finding a special prosecutor with the resources to handle such a case will not be easy.” Mr Jones is likely the eighth unnamed and unindicted co-conspirator in the indictment unsealed on 14 August. Typically, prosecutors include “unindicted co-conspirators” who are believed to have conspired with the named defendants to commit a crime or multiple crimes, as indicated in the sprawling RICO case against the former president and his allies. But prosecutors have either provided them some immunity from prosecution in exchange for their testimony or have reached another arrangement. The indictment quotes a post from his Twitter account on 7 December, 2020, in which he calls on supporters to “sign the petition” for a special legislative session to review the outcome of the 2020 election. That same co-conspirator also was involved with correspondence about the fake elector plot with other co-defendants in the case, according to the indictment. The Independent has requested comment from Mr Jones’s office. Read More Trump claims mystery press conference report clears him of Georgia election charges – live updates Who are the 30 ‘unindicted co-conspirators’ in Georgia’s massive criminal case against Trump? Arrest, mugshot, cameras in court? What’s next for Donald Trump after his Georgia indictment
2023-08-17 03:23
Nick Jonas plays it 'cool' after tumbling into a hole on stage during Boston concert
Nick Jonas certainly knows how to play it "cool."
2023-08-17 03:17
'Barbie' tops 'The Dark Knight' to become Warner Bros.' biggest movie ever at the American box office
"Barbie," which has broken numerous box office records since its July 21 opening, just broke another.
2023-08-17 01:59
Cleveland Browns: Will Deshaun Watson return to form this season?
Deshaun Watson is third in NFL history in standard passer rating. Will he return to his Pro Bowl form with the Browns this season?It's an easy enough narrative, isn't it? It's simple: Deshaun Watson's first full season back, he 'returns to form' as an elite quarterb...
2023-08-17 01:55
2023 Leagues Cup Semifinals: Inter Miami and Nashville move on to Championship
2023 Leagues Cup Semifinals matches were played in one day to find out who would be heading to the 2023 Leagues Cup finals. One match consisted of two MLS teams, and the other was an MLS vs. Liga MX battle.In the 2023 Leagues Cup Semifinals you have Philadelphia Union, Inter Miami, Nashville, SC...
2023-08-17 01:52
Deco officially joins Barcelona as new sporting director
Barcelona finally announce Deco as new sporting director in Camp Nou shake-up.
2023-08-17 01:46
Who is Steve Farese? Tuohy family’s lawyer says ex-NFL player Michael Oher’s petition is 'completely false'
Steve Farese said, 'Numbers don't lie. Paper trails don't lie. And when time comes, I think it will be evident to everyone of what's going on here'
2023-08-17 01:22
Canada excluded as China loosens group travel bans
China recently lifted restrictions on group tours to over 70 countries - Canada is not on the list.
2023-08-17 01:20
Is Millie Bobby Brown ready for 'Stranger Things' to end? Popular Netflix Sci-Fi series renewed for its fifth season
'It's been such a huge factor in part of my life, but it's like graduating high school, it's like senior year,' said Millie Bobby Brown
2023-08-17 01:18
Nigeria's suspended cenbank governor to face fraud charges on Thursday
By Camillus Eboh ABUJA Nigeria's suspended central bank governor Godwin Emefiele will appear in a high court in
2023-08-17 00:55
