White House: Trump ‘would not recommend’ special prosecutor for Epstein files… well, that’s certainly not a shock, is it? The immediate reaction is a resounding, “Of course not!” It’s almost comical at this point. The idea of Trump endorsing an independent investigation into the Epstein files feels as likely as him suddenly deciding to donate all his wealth to charity. Accountability, it seems, is the last thing on his mind. It’s as if there’s an inherent fear of what might be revealed, a fear that goes far beyond mere political inconvenience. It’s a fear that seems to be fueled by the potential for significant, possibly even criminal, ramifications.… Continue reading
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Trump would not recommend a special prosecutor for the Jeffrey Epstein case. This statement followed Trump’s remarks dismissing the controversy surrounding his administration’s handling of Epstein-related information as a “hoax” and criticizing Republicans seeking greater transparency. Despite calls for the release of records related to Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial for child sex trafficking, Trump has labeled interest in the case “boring” while suggesting Attorney General Pam Bondi release any credible information. The president has attributed the interest in the case to Democrats and “foolish Republicans.”
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The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a hate crime, citing the improper appointment of a special prosecutor after the initial charges were dropped. The court ruled that the state was bound by the initial agreement to drop charges, regardless of public dissatisfaction. This decision does not address Smollett’s claims of innocence, and the special prosecutor disagreed with the ruling, emphasizing the substantial evidence of Smollett’s guilt. The ruling effectively ends the criminal case, although the city of Chicago may still pursue civil action for restitution.
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