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Trump’s Civil Trial Has No Jury Because ‘Nobody Asked’ for One, Judge Explains

"I think it's very unfair I don't have a jury," Trump complained at a makeshift press conference outside the courtroom.

But the judge on Monday suggested that it may have been the former president's fault that the case is being tried without a jury.

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron noted that “nobody asked for” a jury trial.

It's unclear whether a jury trial would have been available under New York Executive Law 63(12), the statute under which the case was brought, and may legal experts believe it likely would not have been.

"The Attorney General filed this case under a consumer protection statute that denies the right to a jury," the spokesperson told The Messenger.

Earlier this year, New York Attorney Letitia James filed a form with a checkmark next to the field: “Trial without a jury.”

Long before the trial, Engoron found Trump in contempt of court for discovery violations in the investigation that preceded the AG’s lawsuit. »

Germany: Scholz says refugee number 'too high at the moment' – DW – 09

Authored by dw.com

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview published Saturday that Berlin is seeking to curb illegal immigration with stricter border controls.

"The number of refugees trying to get to Germany is too high at the moment," the chancellor said.

Scholz also said that Berlin asked Warsaw to ensure that visas are not sold to refugees to be easily let into Germany. »

A woman riding a lawnmower is struck and killed by the wing of an airplane in Oklahoma

Authored by apnews.com

BROKEN BOW, Okla. (AP) — A woman riding a lawnmower next to an airport runway was struck and killed by the wing of a small airplane, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Samantha Hayes, 27, of Idabel died Friday at Broken Bow Municipal Airport, about 185 miles (298 kilometers) southeast of Oklahoma City, according to an OHP report.

The Broken Bow city manager, who is also listed as the airport manager, did not immediately return messages for comment. »

Some House Republicans Are Reportedly Plotting To Oust Matt Gaetz

Authored by huffpost.com

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) could soon face a push for his own ouster, according to CNN and Fox News.

Gaetz is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and corruption.

Asked on Fox News whether he would support a push to oust Gaetz, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) said he would have to see what the charges are against him. »

Leaked U.S. strategy on Ukraine sees corruption as the real threat

Authored by politico.com

When it comes to the Ukrainians, “there are some honest conversations happening behind the scenes,” a U.S. official familiar with Ukraine policy said.

William Taylor, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, said many ordinary Ukrainians will likely welcome the strategy because they, too, are tired of the endemic corruption in their country.

The strategy also calls for rebuilding the U.S. diplomatic presence in Ukraine, expanding beyond Kyiv to cities such as Lviv, Odesa, Kharkiv and Dnipro. »