The US Supreme Court has ruled that former presidents are entitled to immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office. This decision has sparked controversy, with President Biden warning of a dangerous precedent and Trump celebrating a ‘big win’ for democracy. The ruling could significantly impact ongoing investigations against Trump, including the January 6 insurrection case.
Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin is writing a sequel to his 2010 film ‘The Social Network’, which will focus on Facebook’s role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Sorkin confirmed the news during a live-from-D.C. edition of ‘The Hollywood Reporter’s’ podcast ‘Behind the Screen’, where he said, ‘You’re going to need to buy a movie ticket’ when asked about the project. The writer has previously expressed his desire to write a sequel about ‘the dark side’ of Facebook, especially if David Fincher would return to direct. Sources close to Sorkin confirmed that the writer is working on a ‘Social Network’-adjacent screenplay, but emphasized that the project was early days and there was no studio partner as of yet.
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers are arguing before the Supreme Court that he should not face criminal prosecution for his actions leading up to the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, claiming he has “absolute immunity” as a former president. The Department of Justice has rejected this claim, maintaining that no president is above the law. The Supreme Court justices will have to navigate uncharted legal territory in their deliberations, as no former president has previously claimed immunity from prosecution. A ruling in Trump’s favor could have significant implications for the upcoming 2024 presidential election, as he is the Republican nominee. However, legal experts believe it is unlikely that the court will grant Trump absolute immunity for his actions.
