Donald Trump ‘orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the 2016 presidential election’ a prosecutor said as the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president got underway. The defence hinted at blaming Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, for any wrongdoing. CBC | World News
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House Republicans Demand Mueller’s Resignation, Allege ‘Obvious Conflict Of Interest’
In a move that could signal an escalation of Republican resistance to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of allegations that President Donald Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 general election, three House Republicans called on Friday for Mueller to resign from his position and role. Representatives Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), and Louis Gohmert (R-Texas), who ...
Read More »Rachel McAdams, Selma Blair allege sexual harassment by James Toback
Actresses Selma Blair and Rachel McAdams have added their names to the growing list of women who have come forward to allege that writer and director James Toback sexually harassed or assaulted them following a report Sunday in The Los Angeles Times detailing the accounts of 38 accusers. CBC | World News
Read More »Harvey Weinstein scandal: Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow allege harassment
Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow are the latest Hollywood performers to come forward alleging they’ve been sexual harassed by mogul Harvey Weinstein, ratcheting up the scandal surrounding the disgraced movie producer. CBC | World News
Read More »Brazil, France allege Rio Olympics vote-buying scheme
Brazilian and French authorities said Tuesday they uncovered an international corruption scheme aimed at buying votes in awarding the 2016 Olympics. This is the latest allegation to sully the legacy of the Rio Games. CBC | Sports News
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