William Hibbitts

Tired of the polarization that's already overshadowing tonight's plane crash.

Over on Twitter, people are saying the crash was "intentional" while Bluesky users are quick to blame Trump.

Can't we just let the NTSB do their jobs before jumping to conclusions?

US president Trump pardons approximately 1,500 Capitol attack defendants US President Donald Trump issued pardons Monday to around 1,500 people convicted for their roles in the January 6th, 2021 Capitol attack, where rioters stormed the legislative building seeking to disr...

In one of his first acts upon assuming office, President Donald Trump pardoned around 1,500 January 6 defendants and commuted the sentences of 14 others.

www.jurist.org/news/2025/01...

New York judge gives US President-elect Donald Trump unconditional discharge, cementing conviction without further penalties New York Judge Juan Merchan gave US President-elect Donald Trump an unconditional discharge during a sentencing hearing Friday,  formally convicting the President-elect on 34 felony falsified business...

Trump was given an unconditional discharge during his sentencing hearing today, precluding any prison time or fines for the president-elect.

I cover the story for @juristnews.bsky.social here:

www.jurist.org/news/2025/01...

Gary Johnson: What is Aleppo? YouTube video by CNN

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Syria rebels breach Damascus, free prisoners—developing story Fighters with the Syrian opposition movement Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) breached the capital Damascus early Sunday, reportedly freeing prisoners held in the country's Sednaya Prison, according to Reu...

I was trying to have a nice quiet evening, but the Syrian rebels had other plans:

www.jurist.org/news/2024/12...

New York judge indefinitely delays President-elect Trump sentencing New York Judge Juan Merchan indefinitely postponed President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush-money case Friday following a joint motion from prosecutors and Trump's defense team. Sentencin...

Couple of stories I typed up for @juristnews.bsky.social today:

1. New York judge indefinitely delays President-elect Trump sentencing
www.jurist.org/news/2024/11...

2. US President Trump nominates former Florida AG Pam Bondi to lead DOJ
www.jurist.org/news/2024/11...

Stay tuned 🙂