Mark Brant, Monroe County Commissioner in Michigan, Reelected Despite Impending Prison Term

Mark Brant, a Monroe County commissioner in Michigan, has been reelected for another term but will soon be off to federal prison for allowing his land to be used to grow marijuana for distribution across state borders. Despite his 18-month prison sentence, Brant has no plans to resign and will continue collecting a salary.

Murder-for-Hire Plot Involving Online Feuds

Dallas woman sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for murder-for-hire plot targeting a woman from Southaven, Mississippi, and others due to online feuds and rivalries. No physical harm was caused. The defendant was convicted but her husband was acquitted.

Former Interpreter Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17 Million from Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani

Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani's bank account to cover gambling debts. Mizuhara now faces up to 33 years in federal prison.

Renaming of a Federal Prison in Miami after Donald Trump

Three Democratic congressmen introduce a bill to rename a federal prison in Miami after former President Donald Trump in response to a measure to rename Washington Dulles International Airport after him. Trump is facing multiple federal and state criminal charges and the bill aims to bestow upon him the honor he truly deserves.

Renaming of Federal Prison and Airport After Former President Trump

Some Republicans who initially opposed former President Trump are now considering supporting him for a second term due to dissatisfaction with President Biden. There are proposals to rename a federal prison in Florida after Trump in response to efforts to rename a Washington airport after him.

Hunter Biden's Tax Charges

Hunter Biden's attempt to have all his tax charges thrown out was defeated, allowing the criminal case against him to move forward. He faces three felony charges and six misdemeanor charges for tax evasion, filing a false return, and failing to pay taxes between 2016 and 2019. His pleas of not guilty were rejected, and the case was not deemed politically motivated.