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Georgia Prosecutors Proceeds with Criminal Investigation into Donald Trump and Allies Despite New Federal Indictments

In an ongoing criminal probe, Fulton County, Georgia, remains committed to investigating former President Donald Trump and his associates, undeterred by the recent slew of over three dozen criminal charges filed against Trump by the U.S. Department of Justice.

The federal indictments won’t impact the Fulton County election investigation, according to a statement from the district attorney’s office.

Concerns about the status of the long-running Georgia probe arose following comments made by New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.

James stated that state-led cases against Trump would have to be put on hold until the DOJ’s classified documents case concludes.

She further noted that her investigation into Trump’s alleged financial fraud could face delays and the indictment issued by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, accusing Trump of falsifying business records. James also mentioned the anticipated indictment by Fulton County District Attor-

During a live taping of the Pod Save America podcast, James expressed the likelihood of her case, along with Bragg’s and the Georgia case, being adjourned pending the outcome of the federal case, depending on its scheduling.

Fani Willis is expected to reveal indictments in August as part of her criminal inquiry into alleged interference in Georgia’s 2020 election.

Willis has strongly implied her intention to charge Trump with these allegations.

On Tuesday, June 13, Trump was arraigned in federal court in Miami on 37 criminal counts.

Trump entered a plea of not guilty to all charges. WI

Bradley Beal to Join Phoenix Suns

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On Sunday, June 18, reports broke that Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal waived his no-trade clause to head to the Phoenix Suns, joining a star-studded roster including: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton. Though the deal is not finalized and may take a couple days to complete, Beal preferred the Suns to other potential offers in Miami and Milwaukee, among other destinations.

The tentatively accepted trade offer of veteran guard Chris Paul, guard Landry Shamet, and a combo of second round picks and swaps for Beal and prospect Jordan Goodwin, is the current deal.

Wizards leadership would like to keep Paul, but he may end up re-routed to a third team such as the Clippers, possibly bringing the Wizards additional young talent and draft capital.

Beal is leaving the Wizards 160 points shy of the all-time record, currently held by Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes.

With Beal’s gargantuan contracts off their books, the Wizards are now poised for a full rebuild. Some of their most valuable assets include this year’s eighth overall draft pick along with star forward Kyle Kuzma and big man Kristaps Porzingis, should they choose to re-sign with the team. Kuzma is poised to be a free agent and is likely to command a strong salary in this year’s free agent market and Porzingis has a $32 million player option that he is likely to accept, keeping him in Washington at least for this season. WI

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New York City Marine Veteran Indicted in Death of Subway Rider Case Sparks Debate on Mental Health, Crime and Race

New York City grand jurors handed down an indictment on Wednesday, charging Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, with second-degree manslaughter in the death of fellow subway rider Jordan Neely.

The incident last month has become a contentious issue, stirring discussions on mental health, crime and race.

Penny and Neely were riding an F train in Manhattan when Neely allegedly began engaging in what witness Juan Alberto described as "somewhat aggressive speech."

Neely reportedly expressed being hungry, thirsty, and indifferent toward the consequences of his actions.

A bystander captured part of the confrontation on video, which showed Penny restraining Neely in a chokehold on the train's floor for several minutes.

First responders reached Neely at the Broadway-Lafayette Street/Bleecker Street Station, where he was unconscious. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at a hospital.

The incident sparked outrage against Penny and sympathy for the ex-Marine.

The city's medical examiner ruled Neely's cause of death as "compression of the neck (chokehold)," classifying it as a homicide.

According to his family, Neely, who often performed as Michael Jackson, had a history of struggling with mental health.

They revealed that he had faced challenges since his mother was murdered in 2007.

In a videotaped statement, Penny, who is white, asserted that he acted to protect himself and fellow passengers during the confrontation with Neely.

He denied that race motivated his actions.

"I didn't see a Black man threatening passengers. I saw a man threatening passengers, he insisted. WI

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