Pittsurgh synagogue trial arrest: Man arrested after ‘engaging in threatening conduct’ towards jurors and witnesses in shooter’s trial, prosecutors say

CNN  —  A West Virginia man was arrested Thursday after “engaging in threatening conduct” towards jurors and government witnesses in the federal trial against the the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, prosecutors announced. Hardy Carroll Lloyd, 45, has been charged with obstruction of justice, transmitting threats and witness tampering, according to a criminal complaint. Prosecutors described Lloyd…

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Here’s who has (and hasn’t) qualified for the first Republican presidential debate

CNN  —  Some Republican 2024 contenders are still scrambling to qualify for the party’s first presidential debate later this month in Milwaukee. The Republican National Committee established three requirements for presidential hopefuls to qualify for the August 23 debate stage. First, candidates must attract at least 40,000 unique donors, with at least 200 unique donors…

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Archdiocese of Philadelphia agrees to pay $3.5 million to settle sexual assault case, plaintiff’s attorneys say

CNN  —  The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle a case alleging one of its priests sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy nearly 20 years ago, according to the plaintiff’s lawyers. “This latest settlement holds the archdiocese accountable for failing to protect our client and other children,” David Inscho, an attorney…

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Florida teacher arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old student: authorities

A Hernando County, Florida, teacher was placed on administrative leave this week after allegedly sending inappropriate instant messages to a middle school student, over the course of several months. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said detectives received a tip that the teacher, who taught at the same middle school the student attended, was sending inappropriate…

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