Megan Scully joins us right now. She's a Bloomberg reporter and she's been helping to pass through the files. And she joins us right now from our Washington bureau.And Megan, first, I want to start off with the idea of exactly what is being released today, because that was under the under the under the understanding that we were supposed to get the full cache of files. Based on the way the law was written. Is that what we're getting today.Absolutely. We were supposed to get the full cache of files. The depu ...

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department “will follow the law” after the passage of legislation compelling the government to release files on sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein https://t.co/ARR6FdVAKL ...

Legal Analysis - Civil claims against Combmes remain active and significant, despite the criminal case outcome [1] - The standard of proof in civil claims is "preponderance of the evidence," lower than the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard in criminal cases, potentially allowing for a different outcome [2] - Convictions and court acknowledgements of vulnerability and lack of voluntariness will serve as powerful evidence in civil claims [3] - Evidence precluded in the criminal trial can be used by plaintiff's attorneys in civil cases [3] - Survivors' testimonies will be strengthened by the sentence and statements from other survivors [4] Evidence and Impact - The prosecutor's evidence, whether admitted or precluded in the criminal trial, will be leveraged by plaintiff's attorneys [3] - The sentencing and related statements are expected to significantly bolster the survivors' claims [4]

Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges on July 2 and found guilty on two lesser charges of transportation of former girlfriends for prostitution. The judge denied bail, meaning Combs has remained detained until today's sentencing. Federal prosecutors say Combs should serve more than 11 years in prison for the conviction, arguing that he is "unrepentant" and should be punished after he "engaged in violence and put others in fear." For more context and news coverage of th ...

Political Commentary & Analysis - The discussion revolves around Vice President Harris's book and her perspectives on the Democratic party, particularly regarding the political operation around President Biden [1][2] - The report highlights the potential for Vice President Harris to run for president in 2028, noting her book tour and efforts to connect with people across the country [2] - The analysis includes commentary on how campaigns respond to controversial figures like Donald Trump, focusing on strategic decisions about engagement [3] Legal & Ethical Concerns - The report covers the controversy surrounding Alex Acosta's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, including allegations of a "sweetheart deal" and a potential cover-up [4][5] - The report discusses the investigation into Tom Homan, a former border official, for allegedly accepting $50,000 in cash in exchange for government contracts [9][13] - The report mentions the Justice Department's decision to close the investigation into Tom Homan, raising questions about potential political interference [10][14] Media & Public Perception - The report analyzes media coverage of Vice President Harris and her book, including controversial passages and her response to questions about future political ambitions [1][2] - The report highlights MSNBC's investigative reporting on Tom Homan and the White House's response to the allegations [9][20] - The report notes Tom Homan's public denial of any illegal activity, while not directly denying accepting the $50,000 [16][19]

Human Trafficking & Law Enforcement - Allegations arise that the Trump administration's policies have diverted significant resources from federal law enforcement, impacting the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking and child exploitation cases [1] - A report alleges the Trump administration is dismantling anti-human trafficking infrastructure [1] - Immigration crackdown has diverted one in every three US marshals, one in every five FBI agents, nearly two-thirds of the ATF, three-quarters of the DEA, and nearly 90% of the personnel from Homeland Security Investigations [1] - Homeland Security Investigations identified or rescued more than 1,800 children and arrested more than 4,000 suspects for crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children in 2023 [1] - FBI agents on Baltimore's domestic terrorism squad investigating a violent extremist group have been reassigned to work full-time on immigration enforcement [1] - More FBI agents are being diverted to immigration now than were diverted to counterterrorism after 9/11 [1] Epstein Case & Related Claims - Cash Patel testified there is no credible information that Epstein trafficked young women to anyone besides himself, contradicting claims of multiple victims [1]

morning with this dramatic escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to stem the flow of narcotics from Latin America into the United States. The president announced a deadly US strike on a vessel in the southern Caribbean yesterday that he said was carrying drugs from Venezuela. The White House released this video that appears to show a speedboat exploding in flames.President Trump claimed the boat was operated by the gang Trende Arawa. We just over the last few minutes literally shot out a a boat, ...

Secret filming exposes the 'madams' involved in Kenya's child-sex trade https://t.co/hSnylzFYN8 ...

Legal & Justice - The Justice Department seeks to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein [1] - Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking [1]

Legal Issues - Sean 'Diddy' Combs 被判两项联邦指控成立[1] - Sean 'Diddy' Combs 被判无敲诈勒索和性交易罪名[1]