As Florida Attorney General between 2011 and 2019, Pam Bondi could have pursued charges against Jeffrey Epstein, according to law professor Robert Jarvis. While federal prosecutors in New York brought sex trafficking charges against Epstein a decade after his release, authorities in Palm Beach started investigating him in Florida in 2005. It’s noted that Bondi represented Trump during his first impeachment proceedings. Bondi’s office has been contacted for comment.
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This week marked somber anniversaries: the collapse of the Tallahatchie Bridge, the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and the D-Day landings. An ethics complaint against Florida Attorney General Bondi was dismissed, prompting a dismissive response from the Department of Justice. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s stance against federal immigration enforcement garnered both praise and criticism. Finally, archaeological discoveries in Peru expanded understanding of the Chachapoya civilization.
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Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, sued Target, alleging the company misled investors by failing to disclose the financial risks associated with its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, claims Target’s Pride month merchandise and broader DEI programs provoked a negative consumer backlash, harming sales and ultimately costing shareholders. Uthmeier argues this violates the Securities Exchange Act. The lawsuit follows similar actions against other corporations, highlighting a growing conservative backlash against corporate DEI policies.
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