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First Trump allies surrender in Georgie election subversion case

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August 23, 2023

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The first of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants in Georgia’s high-profile criminal case, which accuses Trump and his associates of subverting the 2020 election results, surrendered at an Atlanta jail.

County records and an official statement confirmed this pivotal moment in the ongoing legal saga.

John Eastman, former lawyer to Trump, and Scott Hall, a Republican poll watcher, both voluntarily surrendered to the county sheriff’s office. Their actions precede Trump’s scheduled surrender, set for two days from now, in response to his fourth criminal indictment this year.

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Donald Trump, currently the front-runner for the Republican 2024 White House nomination, has consistently dismissed all the prosecutions as politically motivated, persistently asserting, albeit falsely, that his 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden resulted from electoral fraud.

John Eastman, in a statement, expressed his intention to surrender, having agreed to a $100,000 bond agreement the day before. He remarked, “I am here today to surrender to an indictment that should never have been brought. It represents a crossing of the Rubicon for our country, implicating the fundamental First Amendment right to petition the government for redress of grievances.”

Scott Hall, the Republican poll watcher from Georgia’s Fulton County, was booked by the county’s sheriff’s office on Tuesday and remains in custody, as indicated by jail records. He had previously consented to a $10,000 bond arrangement, which entails reporting to pre-trial supervision every 30 days.

In the 41-count Georgia indictment unveiled last week, Trump and 18 other defendants face charges of racketeering and various other crimes related to their concerted efforts to reverse Trump’s electoral loss in the state to Joe Biden. Prosecutors are pushing for a trial to commence in March, although the complexity of the case and the sheer number of defendants may potentially lead to delays.

Mark Meadows, Trump’s former chief of staff, recently sought to have the case moved to federal court and dismissed on the grounds of immunity from prosecution for actions taken during his federal tenure. Meadows had also requested a delay in his surrender until after a hearing in federal court on Monday. However, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis rejected this request and informed Meadows’ legal team that she would seek his arrest if he did not surrender by Friday afternoon, according to court records.

It is anticipated that Trump and other defendants will raise similar arguments, potentially causing further delays as their legal teams engage in pretrial litigation with prosecutors.

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SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk’s Mars dream a trillion-dollar reality

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.

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December 12, 2025

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SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.

Investors are buzzing as SpaceX gears up for a potential IPO, aiming to raise more than $25 billion, possibly as soon as June. The offering could value the company at over $1 trillion, fueling Musk’s ambitious plans for Mars and beyond.

Despite the high-risk nature of space ventures, demand from retail investors is expected to be strong. Experts predict this IPO could become historic, with the company’s market value potentially soaring past $2 trillion once it launches.

Musk’s unconventional management style hasn’t slowed investor enthusiasm, even amidst regulatory hurdles. The funds raised could also support groundbreaking innovations, including energy-efficient space data centers.

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Russia shoots down 280+ Ukrainian drones as Zelenskyy pushes new peace plan

Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.

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December 12, 2025

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Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.

Russia’s Defence Ministry claims it has shot down over 280 Ukrainian drones, with 40 intercepted near Moscow, some targeting the city directly. Emergency services responded to debris, and temporary flight restrictions were enforced at Moscow’s airports amid the attacks.

Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy revealed his team is finalizing a revised 20-point peace proposal, introducing new ideas on territorial control. Ukrainian and American officials are set to consult online, focusing on security guarantees rather than the detailed points of the plan.

As tensions rise, both military clashes and diplomatic efforts continue to shape the future of the conflict. Keep up with the latest updates and expert analysis on these unfolding events.

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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI to generate Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar videos

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.

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December 12, 2025

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Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.

Disney is taking AI to the next level, investing $1 billion in OpenAI to create a licensing deal that allows users to generate videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. This partnership could redefine how fans interact with their favorite characters.

The deal will let users stream short AI-generated videos directly on Disney+, and ChatGPT will also produce images of Disney’s licensed characters. However, the agreement excludes talent likenesses or voices, keeping human performances separate.

Set to launch in 2026, the collaboration also gives Disney warrants to purchase additional OpenAI equity and use AI tools for product development, opening doors to new creative opportunities.

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