American journalist Evan Gershkovich, accused of spying for the CIA, faced a closed-door trial in Russia. The prosecution alleges he gathered sensitive information about a tank manufacturer, while Gershkovich, his newspaper, and the US government maintain he was merely reporting. The trial is expected to continue for months, raising concerns about the case’s transparency and potential for political motivation.
The high-profile corruption trial of Senator Bob Menendez has commenced with a dozen jurors and six alternatives hearing opening statements. Prosecutors accused Menendez and two businessmen of a bribery scheme involving millions in cash, gold bars, and other gifts. Menendez’s attorney denied the allegations, describing the Senator as an “American patriot.” A lengthy list of prominent individuals, including sitting senators, may be called as witnesses.
Christopher Gregor, a 31-year-old New Jersey father, is on trial for allegedly murdering his six-year-old son, Corey Micciolo, in 2021. According to reports, the trial took an emotional turn when Corey’s mother, Bre Micciolo, broke down in court while watching disturbing video footage of her son being forced to run on a treadmill at high speed and incline by Gregor. The footage, obtained from the Atlantic Heights Clubhouse fitness center, shows Gregor ignoring Corey’s repeated falls and increasing the machine’s difficulty settings. Tragically, Corey passed away a day after his father took him to the hospital with symptoms including seizures. An initial autopsy revealed blunt force injuries, cardiac and liver contusions, and sepsis as the cause of death. Gregor was initially arrested in July 2021 on child neglect charges and was later charged with Corey’s murder in March 2022. He is currently being held in jail without bond.
A married Perth man is on trial, denying allegations that he murdered his pregnant lover in the city’s north-east.
Former President Donald Trump is facing trial in Manhattan for allegedly covering up hush money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign. The prosecution is expected to present a series of witnesses to establish a timeline of events and demonstrate Trump’s involvement in the alleged scheme.
Former President Donald Trump’s trial commenced on Monday with opening statements and witness testimony. Trump’s defense maintains that he is being unfairly accused of concealing hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Prosecutors argue that Trump lied in official records and directed his attorney to pay the National Enquirer to suppress Daniels’ alleged affair story before the 2016 election.
Ivanka Trump shared family photos from a weekend getaway in Utah, marking her first public appearance since her father’s hush money trial began. Despite ongoing legal battles, Ivanka has opted to spend time with her family and has remained silent on her father’s re-election campaign.
Former President Donald Trump dozed off briefly during opening statements in his trial for allegedly falsifying business records in connection with a $130,000 hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential election.
The first criminal trial against a former US president commenced this week in New York after four days of jury selection. Former President Donald Trump faces charges of falsifying business records with the intent to defraud. The jury will hear opening statements today, followed by the prosecution’s case. The trial is expected to adjourn mid-afternoon for Passover.
