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Verdict watch: The jury in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump will continue deliberations Thursday. Stay with NewsNation for the latest updates >
Jury: The 12-person jury made up of Manhattan residents deliberated for about 4 1/2 hours Wednesday. They asked to rehear testimony from Michael Cohen and former tabloid publisher David Pecker. The jury also requested to revisit the judge’s jury instructions. It’s unclear how long deliberations will last. All of the jurors must land on the same decision for each of the 34 charges Trump faces — otherwise the case ends in a mistrial. Read more >
Trump comments: After leaving the courtroom Wednesday, Trump called the trial “very unfair” and added: “Mother Teresa could not beat those charges, but we’ll see. We’ll see how we do.” Trump stayed in the courthouse during deliberations and posted to his social media network. The former president did not testify in his own defense during the trial, a fact the judge told jurors they could not take into account during deliberations. Full breakdown >
The charges: Trump faces 34 criminal charges alleging he falsified business records during the 2016 presidential election. Prosecutors charge the records were falsified to hide $310,000 in payments that were tied to a porn star’s allegations that she had a sexual relationship with Trump. The former president has maintained his innocence since being charged and has claimed he is the victim of a political witch hunt. Take a closer look at each of Trump’s criminal charges in the case >
What’s the maximum sentence? If the jury chooses to convict Trump, the maximum sentence Trump could face is 20 years in jail. While each felony count carries up to four years in jail, adding up to 136 years, New York law limits the sentence for this type of crime to a maximum of 20 years. Should Trump go to prison, the Secret Service will have to go with him to continue his protection. What to know >
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Tick tock: Boeing is due Thursday to tell federal regulators how it plans to fix safety and quality problems. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered Boeing to produce a turnaround plan after one of its jetliners suffered a blowout of a fuselage panel during an Alaska Airlines flight in January. Investigators determined that during the midair incident, bolts that helped secure the panel to the frame of the plane were missing before the piece blew off. The latest >
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Scott Peterson fights for new trial: A judge agreed Wednesday to allow new DNA testing on one of the pieces of evidence in the Scott Peterson murder case but rejected other requests by the defense. The judge ruled a piece of tape found on Laci Peterson’s pants could be reexamined using modern DNA technology. The item previously underwent testing in 2004. The latest >
Refresh: Peterson, 51, returned to court Wednesday seeking new DNA testing his attorneys claim could prove his innocence. In 2004, a jury convicted Peterson of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner, before dumping their remains into the San Francisco Bay. Peterson is currently serving a life prison sentence without the possibility of parole. Read more >
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Facing backlash: Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley wrote “Finish Them” on an artillery shell in Israel on Tuesday during her trip to the country, sparking widespread condemnation online. The former South Carolina governor visited the site of the Supernova music festival and Kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel, which both faced assaults from Hamas. Haley’s trip comes a few days after Israeli forces launched airstrikes that set fire to a tent camp housing displacing Palestinians, which reportedly left dozens of people dead. Read more >
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Editor’s note: This section of the newsletter mentions suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, resources or someone to talk to, you can find it at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website or by calling 800-273-8255. People are available to talk 24/7. Crisis resources >
What’s going on: Pregnant women and new moms are facing a deadly mental health crisis across the U.S. Mental health conditions, the leading underlying cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S., are driving an alarming rise in maternal mortality rates, which skyrocketed 60% between 2019 and 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. The CDC said suicides and overdoses account for nearly a quarter of those deaths. Full breakdown >
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We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!
The jury in the Chad Daybell trial will continue deliberations Thursday morning.
A hearing is set for Bryan Kohberger, the man suspected of killing four Idaho college students.
Carlos Medina, the man accused of killing a Los Angeles bishop, is due in court.
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The arrest of two women in a car carrying migrants has led border agents in Arizona to an online chat used by up to 1,000 smugglers to pick up human “loads,” authorities said. Full report >
A new Louisiana law makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet of a police officer under certain circumstances. What critics and proponents say >
A Michigan judge was left dumbfounded when a man who was appearing before court on a suspended license was seen on Zoom behind the wheel of a vehicle. Video >
A nurse was fired by a New York hospital after she referred to the Israel-Hamas war as “genocide” during a speech accepting an award. Read more >
Officials fined a California mom more than $88,000 after the seashells her children collected on vacation turned out to be 72 clams. What to know about the hefty fine >
Attorneys for Christopher Gregor, the New Jersey father accused of killing his 6-year-old son by forcing him to do abusive treadmill workouts, are adamant that the boy died from an infection and not from injuries sustained when he repeatedly fell off the treadmill. Latest on the case >
A self-described “identity thief” claims he’s the one responsible for the attempted foreclosure and auction of Graceland in Tennessee, but that Elvis Presley’s granddaughter “beat him at his own game.” Full report >
Two giant pandas will make their way to The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. from China by the end of the year. Photos >
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There are 4,000 children in the Arkansas foster care system. After spending time in 25 foster homes, Luke Kissinger is no longer one of them. “Just to have a forever family is just unbelievable,” the 11-year-old said. Read more >
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