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By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the Jan. 6, 2021 , U.S. Capitol attack, Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department was committed to holding accountable all perpetrators “at any level” for “the assault on our democracy.” That bold declaration won’t apply to at least one person: Donald Trump. Special counsel Jack Smith’s move on Monday to abandon the federal election interference case against Trump means jurors will likely never decide whether the president-elect is criminally responsible for his attempts to cling to power after losing the 2020 campaign. The decision to walk away from the election charges and the separate classified documents case against Trump marks an abrupt end of the Justice Department’s unprecedented legal effort that once threatened his liberty but appears only to have galvanized his supporters. The abandonment of the cases accusing Trump of endangering American democracy and national security does away with the most serious legal threats he was facing as he returns to the White House. It was the culmination of a monthslong defense effort to delay the proceedings at every step and use the criminal allegations to Trump’s political advantage, putting the final word in the hands of voters instead of jurors. “We always knew that the rich and powerful had an advantage, but I don’t think we would have ever believed that somebody could walk away from everything,” said Stephen Saltzburg, a George Washington University law professor and former Justice Department official. “If there ever was a Teflon defendant, that’s Donald Trump.” While prosecutors left the door open to the possibility that federal charges could be re-filed against Trump after he leaves office, that seems unlikely. Meanwhile, Trump’s presidential victory has thrown into question the future of the two state criminal cases against him in New York and Georgia. Trump was supposed to be sentenced on Tuesday after his conviction on 34 felony counts in his New York hush money case , but it’s possible the sentencing could be delayed until after Trump leaves office, and the defense is pushing to dismiss the case altogether. Smith’s team stressed that their decision to abandon the federal cases was not a reflection of the merit of the charges, but an acknowledgement that they could not move forward under longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Trump’s presidential victory set “at odds two fundamental and compelling national interests: On the one hand, the Constitution’s requirement that the President must not be unduly encumbered in fulfilling his weighty responsibilities . . . and on the other hand, the Nation’s commitment to the rule of law,” prosecutors wrote in court papers. The move just weeks after Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris underscores the immense personal stake Trump had in the campaign in which he turned his legal woes into a political rallying cry. Trump accused prosecutors of bringing the charges in a bid to keep him out of the White House, and he promised revenge on his perceived enemies if he won a second term. “If Donald J. Trump had lost an election, he may very well have spent the rest of his life in prison,” Vice President-elect JD Vance, wrote in a social media post on Monday. “These prosecutions were always political. Now it’s time to ensure what happened to President Trump never happens in this country again.” After the Jan. 6 attack by Trump supporters that left more than 100 police officers injured, Republican leader Mitch McConnell and several other Republicans who voted to acquit Trump during his Senate impeachment trial said it was up to the justice system to hold Trump accountable. The Jan. 6 case brought last year in Washington alleged an increasingly desperate criminal conspiracy to subvert the will of voters after Trump’s 2020 loss, accusing Trump of using the angry mob of supporters that attacked the Capitol as “a tool” in his campaign to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence and obstruct the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory. Hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters — many of whom have said they felt called to Washington by Trump — have pleaded guilty or been convicted by juries of federal charges at the same courthouse where Trump was supposed to stand trial last year. As the trial date neared, officials at the courthouse that sits within view of the Capitol were busy making plans for the crush of reporters expected to cover the historic case. But Trump’s argument that he enjoyed absolute immunity from prosecution quickly tied up the case in appeals all the way up to the Supreme Court. The high court ruled in July that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution , and sent the case back to the trial court to decide which allegations could move forward. But the case was dismissed before the trial court could get a chance to do so. Related Articles National Politics | After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff National Politics | Rudy Giuliani in a courtroom outburst accuses judge in assets case of being unfair, drawing a rebuke National Politics | With Trump as president, can TikTok in the US survive? National Politics | Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump’s promised crackdown on immigration National Politics | Expecting challenges, blue states vow to create ‘firewall’ of abortion protections The other indictment brought in Florida accused Trump of improperly storing at his Mar-a-Lago estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, enlisting aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showing off a Pentagon “plan of attack” and classified map. But U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case in July on grounds that Smith was illegally appointed . Smith appealed to the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, but abandoned that appeal on Monday. Smith’s team said it would continue its fight in the appeals court to revive charges against Trump’s two co-defendants because “no principle of temporary immunity applies to them.” In New York, jurors spent weeks last spring hearing evidence in a state case alleging a Trump scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex. New York prosecutors recently expressed openness to delaying sentencing until after Trump’s second term, while Trump’s lawyers are fighting to have the conviction dismissed altogether. In Georgia, a trial while Trump is in office seems unlikely in a state case charging him and more than a dozen others with conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. The case has been on hold since an appeals court agreed to review whether to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she had hired to lead the case. Associated Press reporter Lisa Mascaro in Washington contributed.#337jili 。

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People have being paying tribute to a father was found dead in his home on Christmas Day. Police in Staffordshire were called to the home of Louis Price on Elm Road, Norton Canes, at around 3.25am on December 25. Mr Price, who was in his 30s and lived at the property with his parents, was found injured. He died at the scene despite efforts from paramedics. A 33-year-old woman from Cannock has been arrested on suspicion of murder and she is in custody, the Mirror reports . A resident living nearby, who did not want to be identified, said her heart "goes out" to the man's parents, who were told of his death while they were away on holiday. She told the Daily Mail: "His poor parents were away on holiday when it happened. They usually go away to the Maldives for Christmas and that may have been where they were." "They will be absolutely devastated and my heart goes out to them." The woman added: "It has shocked and saddened the whole little community here. It is beyond belief." Tributes were shared online after news of his death emerged. One social media post said the dad was "a beautiful guy", with another adding: I am in utter shock this has happened! You didn't deserve this. Always there when I needed you! Thank you for always having my back and making me laugh!" And a third wrote: "RIP to Louis Price another good lad gone too early."" Another user posting on Facebook paid tribute saying they were "shocked" by the news: "Rest in peace Louis Price. Proper shocked me this one." A post-mortem examination was scheduled to take place as police appealed for anyone with any information about the incident to contact them on the police non-emergency number 101. Anyone who wants to provide information anonymously can contact police via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") reminds investors of the upcoming January 10, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. ("Chipotle" or the "Company") CMG common stock between February 8, 2024 and October 29, 2024 , inclusive (the "Class Period") and those who purchased Chipotle call options or sold put options during the class period. If you suffered a loss on your Chipotle investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securities laws, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/Chipotle-Mexican-Grill-Inc-1/ . You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights. On July 24, 2024, Chipotle held its second quarter 2024 earnings call, during which, the Company addressed "the portion concerns that [had] been brought up on social media," and revealed that the third quarter of 2024 would see a higher cost of sales as a result of giving customers more generous portions. On this news, Chipotle's stock price fell $1.95, or 3.9%, over two consecutive trading days, to close at $49.83 per share on July 26, 2024, thereby injuring investors. Then, on October 30, 2024, Business Insider published an article stating that "profit margins for the chain suffered last quarter because of a concerted effort to provide ‘consistent and generous portions' in every order." On this news, Chipotle's stock price fell $4.76, or 7.9%, to close at $55.73 per share on October 30, 2024, thereby injuring investors further. The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Chipotle's portion sizes were inconsistent and left many customers dissatisfied with the Company's offerings; (2) in order to address the issue and retain customer loyalty, the Company would have to ensure more generous portion sizes, which would increase cost of sales; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn , Twitter , or Facebook . If you purchased or otherwise acquired Chipotle common stock during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than January 10, 2025 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit. To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com , or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com . If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased. 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Can I earn superannuation income in Australia and still get a pension?ONR issued the notice after an explosive component was unintentionally damaged by workers assembling a unit for testing purposes in August this year. The damage was caused when workers failed to follow appropriate procedures when manually handling the component. The type of activities undertaken in the Explosive Technology Centre, where the incident occurred, could not result in any radiological risk. There was no risk to the public or the environment from this incident. Experiments and tests are routinely undertaken at the site to provide confidence in the safety and performance of components. ONR’s investigation, which was supported by the Health and Safety Executive, found that AWE had failed to effectively plan, organise and control the procedure, which resulted in employees being subjected to additional health and safety risks. AWE has been contacted for comment.

Aaron Rodgers, the legendary 41-year-old quarterback of the New York Jets, has welcomed a new aspect in his life. Talking on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, 23 December, Rodgers admitted that he is now with someone named Brittani. While discussing his holiday shopping habits, Rodgers casually mentions his new relationship. He said that he has gone from traditional mall shopping to online purchases for Christmas gifts. Amidst this conversation, he admits to having felt some stress when one specific package meant for his girlfriend Brittani was delayed. “There was one package left for my girlfriend Brittani that hadn’t showed up yet,” Rodgers said. “I was waiting on this to show up, and it finally arrived today.” McAfee was surprised by the information, as Rodgers had not publicly discussed Brittani with anyone until then. Green Bay Packers alumnus and co-host AJ Hawk, who had played with Rodgers during their time there, joked, “Spears?” Rodgers quickly cleared up the confusion, saying, “Not Britney Spears, no. This is Brittani with an ‘i.'” He furthered that Brittani does not have social media and isn’t a viewer of The Pat McAfee Show as she keeps a pretty low profile. McAfee and others continued to playfully tease him over being “in love.” Rodgers, smiling, replied, “It’s a good feeling, boys. It is.” Glimpse Into Rodgers’ Love Life Rodgers has generally kept his life private, but his affairs have made headlines often. Most recently, he had been with Mallory Edens, a model, and daughter of Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens. The pair were, according to PEOPLE, described as “more than friends” in January 2023, though their reported relationship was casual. Before Edens, Rodgers was engaged to actress Shailene Woodley, known for her role in Big Little Lies. The couple called off their engagement in February 2022, and their relationship officially ended in April that year. Although Rodgers admitted making mistakes in his past relationships, his latest words say otherwise; he seems to be enjoying a great, fulfilling connection with Brittani. The fans and sports lovers are thus always intrigued by the NFL star’s personal and professional life. ALSO READ | Viral Videos Of Leanna Lenee Ignite Controversy; Travis Hunter Delete Instagram