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Trump raises $7.1 million since Atlanta jail booking, campaign – Spokesman

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1 year ago

August 28, 2023

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Former president Donald Trump

Trump raises $7.1 million since Atlanta jail booking, campaign – Spokesman

Campaign Spokesman Says Legal Woes Boosted Donations

Former President Donald Trump has raised nearly $20 million in the past three weeks, coinciding with his indictment in federal and state cases related to his false claims that the 2020 election was rigged, his campaign spokesman said on Saturday.

Steven Cheung, Trump’s spokesman, said on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that the former president brought in $7.1 million since Thursday, when he was processed at a jail in Atlanta, Georgia, in connection with a racketeering and fraud case.

Cheung said that Friday was the highest-grossing day of Trump’s campaign so far, with $4.18 million in donations.

The campaign spokesman suggested that Trump’s legal troubles have galvanized his supporters and boosted his fundraising efforts.

Trump, who lost the 2020 election to Democrat Joe Biden, is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for president again in 2024.

Mug Shot Becomes Internet Sensation

Trump’s mug shot, which was posted by a Georgia courthouse on Thursday evening, has become an internet sensation, with friends and foes alike turning it into various merchandise and memes.

The mug shot shows Trump with a red tie, slicked-back hair, and a stern expression.

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It was taken as the Republican presidential front-runner was arrested on 14 felony charges, stemming from his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.

The charges include conspiracy to commit racketeering, solicitation of election fraud, making false statements to state officials, and tampering with evidence.

Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges and has called them politically motivated.

Trump Faces Multiple Legal Challenges

The Georgia case is one of four indictments that Trump is currently facing, all of which are linked to his baseless allegations that the 2020 election was stolen from him and his followers.

On Aug. 3, Trump pleaded not guilty to charges brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith in federal court in Washington, D.C., that he conspired to defraud the United States by preventing Congress from certifying Biden’s 2020 election victory over him and by depriving voters of their right to a fair election.

The charges are related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters, who stormed the building in an attempt to stop the certification process.

Trump has also pleaded not guilty to charges of unlawfully keeping classified documents after leaving office, which were filed by a federal grand jury in Virginia on July 27.

The charges allege that Trump failed to return or destroy classified information that he had access to as president, and that he shared some of it with unauthorized persons.

Additionally, Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of falsifying business records in a case in New York related to the payment of so-called hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.

The charges were filed by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. on June 30, after a long-running investigation into Trump’s business dealings.

The charges accuse Trump of directing his former lawyer Michael Cohen to pay $130,000 to Daniels in exchange for her silence about an alleged affair with Trump.

Trump raises $7.1 million since Atlanta jail booking, campaign – Spokesman

International

American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel

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8 hours ago

November 14, 2024

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American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel

A 30 year old American man whose name was not given by security officials, has been arrested for beating up a 60 year old tourist to death at the Ballyfin Demesne hotel in Laois, Ireland.

The Irish police force commonly known as ‘Garda that the incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12.

Ballyfin Demesne hotel, is a popular luxury five-star hotel located in Laois, Ireland and special guests such as Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney e.t.c had made use of the hotel in times past.

The victim was discovered unconscious in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12 and was then rushed to the hospital were he died due to severe beating inflicted on him by the culprit.

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Independent local councilor James Kelly stated that nearby communities were ‘stunned’ upon learning about the incident at the renowned hotel.

He said, “There would be a lot of staff from the area and they’re totally shocked by what has happened here.

“It’s something we didn’t think we’d be waking up to this morning.”

The police also noted that a senior officer has been assigned to lead the investigation and an incident room has been set up at Portlaoise Garda Station, Ireland.

Furthermore, a family liaison officer will be designated to assist the family of the deceased.

International

FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win

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16 hours ago

November 14, 2024

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FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday carried out a raid at the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of cryptocurrency prediction outlet Polymarket.

Authorities seized Mr Coplan’s phone during the raid, according to New York Post which first reported the incident.

Mr Coplan, 26, has been running the famous platform for bets throughout the 2024 presidential election in the United States.

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It wasn’t immediately clear why the search was conducted, but Polymarket promptly said it might be due to its activities during the election. Users on the platform had correctly predicted Donald Trump was going to defeat Kamala Harris. The company paid out a substantial amount to winners following the election.

“This is obvious political retribution by the outgoing administration against Polymarket for providing a market that correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” a spokesperson for Polymarket said in a statement from its headquarters in New York. “Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections.”

It was unclear whether or not the FBI would be filing charges after the raid.

FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win

International

Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion

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1 day ago

November 13, 2024

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Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion

Two employees of Givaudan sense colour, a factory known for making colourings for beverages, located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States (US) were killed in an explosion that took place at the company’s facility.

The factory reported that the incident which took place on Tuesday, November 12 in the afternoon have also destroyed buildings around the company.

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Louisville Mayor, Craig Greenberg stated that firefighters managed to rescue and evacuate numerous individuals from the site, including some who sustained life-threatening injuries.

He also confirmed that all employees present at the plant during the explosion have been accounted for.

Earlier reports indicated that at least 11 workers were hospitalized.

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.