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Ye Dozes Through Malibu Mansion Trial Testimony
entertainment1 month ago

Ye Dozes Through Malibu Mansion Trial Testimony

Kanye West, appearing in a Los Angeles courtroom over his Malibu mansion, dozed and closed his eyes as he answered mostly with “I don’t recall” about the 2021 purchase of a $57 million Malibu home and its later loss; the sleepy testimony drew glances from the gallery and prompted the judge to push for faster questioning. Bianca Censori testified about Ye and the mansion, including remarks that he disliked stairs, as Tony Saxon’s fraud case surrounding the property proceeds.

via Rolling Stone|
#bianca-censori#entertainment#kanye-west
Ye Delivers Sleepy, 'I Don’t Recall' Testimony in Malibu Mansion Trial
entertainment1 month ago

Ye Delivers Sleepy, 'I Don’t Recall' Testimony in Malibu Mansion Trial

Kanye West (now Ye) testified in a Malibu mansion renovation case, appearing sleepy on the stand and repeatedly saying 'I don’t recall' as witnesses described long yawns and momentary dozing; the contractor Tony Saxon is seeking about $1 million in wages and expenses, while Ye and his wife Bianca Censori offered mostly brief yes/no answers and memories of a single detail about Saxon’s odor.

via Variety|
#entertainment#kanye-west#malibu-mansion
Lutnick set to testify before House panel over Epstein ties
politics1 month ago

Lutnick set to testify before House panel over Epstein ties

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein; while he has not been accused of wrongdoing, bipartisan scrutiny has intensified after revelations including a 2012 trip to Epstein’s private island, and Rep. Nancy Mace says she will subpoena him if needed. Lutnick says he wants to set the record straight, the White House defends his role, and the testimony is expected to be scheduled behind closed doors in coming weeks.

via CNBC|
#house-oversight-committee#jeffrey-epstein#lutnick
Testimony as Spiritual Weapon in the War of Heaven, BYU–Hawaii Devotional Emphasizes Faith
religion1 month ago

Testimony as Spiritual Weapon in the War of Heaven, BYU–Hawaii Devotional Emphasizes Faith

At a BYU–Hawaii devotional, General Authority Seventy Elder Ronald M. Barcellos described the war in heaven as a battle of beliefs and urged students to strengthen their testimonies as a powerful weapon against Satan. He explained that a testimony is a gift confirmed by the Holy Ghost and emphasized seeking revelation through prayer, study, and action. The talk encouraged recommitting to Jesus Christ, with promises of divine guidance, peace, and joy as one’s faith grows.

via Church News|
#byu-hawaii#holy-ghost#religion
politics1 month ago

Clinton defers Trump Epstein testimony decision to the House panel

During a House Oversight deposition, Bill Clinton told lawmakers it’s up to the committee to decide whether to subpoena Donald Trump to testify in the Epstein investigation, while Democrats press for Trump’s appearance; Clinton’s deposition followed Hillary Clinton’s lengthy session, with Republicans vowing further questions about Epstein-related figures and documents amid ongoing DHS funding talks and FEMA disaster-relief concerns.

via Politico|
#clinton#epstein#house-oversight
L.A. firefighter says Lachman fire still smoldering when crews left
local1 month ago

L.A. firefighter says Lachman fire still smoldering when crews left

A Los Angeles firefighter testified that he observed hot spots and smoldering ground at the Lachman fire on Jan. 2 and says his warnings were ignored as crews left, just days before embers rekindled into the Palisades fire that killed 12. The sworn account supports earlier reporting that a battalion chief ordered leaving despite signs the fire wasn’t fully extinguished, a narrative at odds with LAFD’s after-action claims and the statements of other firefighters whose depositions described the fire as out.

via Los Angeles Times|
#lachman-fire#lafd#local
Clintons Gear Up for Public Showdown in Epstein Probe
politics1 month ago

Clintons Gear Up for Public Showdown in Epstein Probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton are set to testify before the House Oversight Committee in its Epstein investigation under a deal to avert contempt. The appearance fits a long pattern of navigating political crises with forceful messaging, even as Epstein’s ties to Bill Clinton—not evidence of wrongdoing—have reignited scrutiny. Hillary urges a public hearing, while Republicans press for a high-profile confrontation amid a shifting Democratic bench in Congress.

via PBS|
#clinton#congress#epstein
Maxwell’s pardon pitch tests Trump’s calculus on the Epstein case
politics1 month ago

Maxwell’s pardon pitch tests Trump’s calculus on the Epstein case

Ghislaine Maxwell proposes full testimony in exchange for clemency from President Trump, a move that has sparked scrutiny of its credibility and impact. Legal experts say clemency conditions are unclear and may offer little real insight into Epstein’s crimes, while victims’ advocates condemn the negotiation as self-serving; Trump’s stance remains undecided and the White House says clemency is not a priority.

via The Guardian|
#ghislaine-maxwell#jeffrey-epstein#pardon
Virginia au-pair murder trial: defendant testifies he confronted intruder amid fatal home shooting
us-news-crime2 months ago

Virginia au-pair murder trial: defendant testifies he confronted intruder amid fatal home shooting

In a Virginia courtroom, Brendan Banfield testified that when he burst into an upstairs bedroom and found his naked wife with a stranger, he yelled for police, ordered the intruder to drop his knife, and fired after a struggle. Prosecutors say Banfield and Brazilian au pair Juliana Peres Magalhaes conspired to kill his wife Christine Banfield and the intruder during a February 2023 double homicide; Banfield denies conspiring and has admitted an affair with Magalhaes. Magalhaes has pleaded guilty to a reduced manslaughter charge, and authorities say the plot involved luring the intruder with a FetLife-based scheme. Banfield is charged with four counts of aggravated murder and using a firearm in the killings, which could carry life in prison if convicted. The trial continues.

via NBC News|
#au-pair#domestic-affairs#murder-trial
Smith's Team Says He's Unfazed by Trump Ahead of Thursday Testimony
politics2 months ago

Smith's Team Says He's Unfazed by Trump Ahead of Thursday Testimony

CNN reports that Jack Smith’s legal team says the former special counsel is “not afraid” of Donald Trump as he prepares for Thursday’s televised House Judiciary Committee hearing on his prosecutions. Smith led two criminal investigations against Trump, both of which are described in the piece as dismissed; several prosecutors from his office have testified to lawmakers, with some invoking the Fifth, while Smith himself may also choose to do so. Smith is expected to emphasize decades of prosecutorial experience and why he believes the investigations proved criminal activity, while avoiding sensitive sealed material, and the hearing is portrayed as a major public moment in the ongoing political-legal saga surrounding Trump.

via CNN|
#donald-trump#house-judiciary-committee#indictments
Clintons decline House Epstein subpoena, sparking confrontation
politics2 months ago

Clintons decline House Epstein subpoena, sparking confrontation

Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify under a House subpoena tied to the Epstein investigation, arguing the subpoenas are invalid and politically motivated. Bill Clinton does not appear as threatened contempt proceedings loom, while Democrats say cooperation is important and Republicans press forward as the panel widens its probing and Epstein-file disclosures continue.

via The Guardian|
#clinton#congress#epstein