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    Trump says 'American spirit' triumphs over 'forces of evil' on anniversary of Butler assassination attempt
    President Donald Trump on Sunday reflected on the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt against him, saying he believes God alone saved him that day to "restore our beloved Republic to greatness and to rescue our Nation from those who seek its ruin."Then-candidate Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump suffered an injury to his ear after a bullet grazed him, while one person was killed and a pair of others were wounded.A Secret Service sniper fatally shot the gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who had climbed to the top of a nearby building."One year ago today, at 6:11 pmeight minutes after taking the stage on the grounds of Butler Farms to address thousands of Americans gathered at a campaign rallyrifle fire broke out, and an assassins bullet came within a quarter inch of ending my life and silencing our movement to restore American greatness,"Trump said in a statement on Sunday.BUTLER ONE YEAR LATER: REVISITING THE HISTORIC ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AGAINST DONALD TRUMP"Yet, by the hand of providence and the grace of Almighty God, my life was spared,"he continued. "As we commemorate one year since the harrowing events of July 13, 2024, we reaffirm that the American spirit has and will always triumph over forces of evil and destruction."The president commended those who rushed to help the victims at the rally, including first responders and ordinary rally attendees who, he said, "left as heroes.""Those who carry scars from that July evening defended our Republic during one of our nations darkest hoursrunning to the injured amid chaos and uncertainty to provide comfort and lifesaving care,"Trump said.He added that doctors and first responders rushed to help the wounded, while rallygoers guided their fellow citizens to safety and "patriots raised their fists in the air in an outpouring of support and national pride.""These men and women arrived at the rally grounds as ordinary Americans, but left as heroes,"Trump said. "They represent the very best of our nation, and we are forever indebted for their kindness and compassion."TRUMP REVEALS CRUCIAL, SPLIT-SECOND MOMENT THAT SAVED HIS LIFE DURING BUTLER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTTrump also highlighted the name of Corey Comperatore, the rally attendee who was killed protecting his family during the event."The world will never forget the tragic loss of Corey Comperatore, a firefighter, veteran, and devoted husband and father,"Trump said. "When gunfire erupted, Corey did not hesitate to protect his wife and two daughters. He died a hero, and we are eternally grateful for his inspiring love, valor, and faithfulness."The shooting in Butler raised questions about how the suspect was able to climb onto a nearby building and fire eight shots at Trump, leading to scrutiny of the Secret Service and the resignation of its director in the aftermath of the incident.Questions were further raised about the agency after another incident in September in which a gunman camped in the shrubbery outside one of Trumps golf courses before being shot at by a Secret Service agent.Under new leadership appointed by Trump, the agency has been working to address the failures that were highlighted last year, beginning with the Butler shooting. But questions about the security lapses still remain, and the motive of the gunman remains unclear.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"It remains my firm conviction that God alone saved me that day for a righteous purpose: to restore our beloved Republic to greatness and to rescue our Nation from those who seek its ruin,"Trump said in his statement. "One year after the attempt on my life in Butler, our country is in the midst of a new Golden Age. History will remember the would-be assassin for his cowardice and failure, but the magnificent legacy of the heroes of July 13, 2024, will forever be etched upon the heart of our nation."Trump also said Sunday while speaking to reporters that he does not like to think much about the Butler assassination attempt."I don't like to think about it much," Trump said. "I have a job to do, so I don't like to think about it much. It's a little bit of a dangerous profession being president, but I really don't like to think about it. Better off not thinking about it."
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    Prosecutor to let registered sex offender walk free after elementary school kidnapping attempt
    Prosecutors in Colorado plan to drop charges against a registered sex offender accused of trying to kidnap a child from an elementary school because he was found incompetent to stand trial.The 18th Judicial District Attorneys Office, which covers Arapahoe County and includes Aurora and Littleton, informed FOX31 on Friday that it intends to dismiss charges against Solomon Galligan. The 33-year-old faces one count of attempted kidnapping after he allegedly tried to take an 11-year-old boy during recess at Black Forest Hills Elementary School in April 2024.Aurora police previously reported that Galligan is a registered sex offender, with his registration tied to the Pueblo County Sheriffs Office.PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR LETS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TEEN OFF EASY AFTER 90-MPH CRASH THAT KILLED 24-YEAR-OLD WOMANAfter his arrest, Galligan underwent a mental competency evaluation that determined he was unfit to stand trial. As a result, prosecutors claimed they have no choice but to drop the charges.Galligan's guilt is not the issue for prosecutors. The alleged crime was captured on video that showed a man chasing after and grabbing at a student as other children ran away."Its super scary to watch," Dante White, whose child encountered the suspect, told FOX31 when the incident happened. "Especially seeing the perpetrator, the pictures of him. I would be freaked out if that guy touched me. It was an attempted kidnapping."FORMER PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST 3 CHILDRENIn the aftermath of the incident, parents at the Aurora school submitted a 10-page letter to Cherry Creek School District officials, demanding an independent review of the school's handling of the situation.School district officials conducted an investigation, where former Black Forrest Hills Elementary School Principal Amanda Replogle was replaced, the outlet reported."The information obtained through this investigation has led us to decide that we need to make an administrative change at Black Forest Hills," a previous statement from the district sent to FOX31 read. "We are making that change now so that we can move forward with the final weeks of the school year in a positive and productive way."MARRIED FLORIDA MATH TEACHER, 32, ACCUSED OF CLASSROOM SEX WITH STUDENT DURING LUNCHTIMEReplogle admitted that it was a "clear misstep" that the school was not placed on secure status after the incident."I, along with district leadership, own that mistake. There was confusion at the time and we did not know all the details of what occurred as we do now," Replogle said in a letter obtained by FOX31 that was sent to the district.The school district told FOX31 that reforms have been implemented since the kidnapping attempt, including security protocol enhancements, increased security presence, and prioritizing student mental health support by offering options for indoor recess as an alternative for safety and comfort.Fox News Digital reached out to the Cherry Creek School District and Arapahoe County District Attorney's Office for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
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    Inside the FAAs race to train air traffic controllers: 'Its going to take time'
    The Trump administration is speeding up its efforts to address a nationwide shortage of Air Traffic Controllers.Earlier this year, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a push to hire 2,000 new controllers by the end of the year.Inside the Federal Aviation Administration's Oklahoma City training site, there is cutting-edge simulation technology that gives trainees a real feel for working in the tower.TO KEEP THE SKIES SAFE, THE FAA NEEDS A MAKEOVERAccording to the FAA, that technology cuts weeks off the time required for certification. Now, federal aviation officials say theyre on track to reach the goal of 2,000 new controllers by mid-September."Keying up, telling an aircraft to do something is not something that just comes natural to peopleIt's learning that phraseology," explained Chris Wilbanks, the FAAs Vice President of Mission Support. "It's making sure that the pilot completely understands the instruction that you just gave him."FAA PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSITY TO ADDRESS NATIONWIDE CONTROLLER SHORTAGEEach trainee starts with a 30-day basics course, followed by six to eight weeks of specialized training in both tower and radar operations."You impact people's lives," said Wilbanks. "They get on an airplane; they make it to their destination safely. They don't know who got them there, but it's you."The push for more air traffic controllers comes as staffing shortages caused delays earlier this year at busy airports such as Newark, New Jersey."We just put a brand-new simulation in Newark We do have our problem spots out there. We keep our eyes on it every day," Wilbanks said.SECRETARY DUFFY TO STREAMLINE FAA HIRING PROCESSTo help meet the demand,Transportation Secretary Duffy launched the Supercharge Initiative earlier this year. Part of that $12.5 billion boost to FAA infrastructure includes $100 million for training.July alone has seen the highest number of academy students in training in FAAs history, with 550 students expected by the end of the month.The FAA reports it has shaved more than five months off the administrative process. Students who scored in the top percentile are now being placed into the academy more quickly."Its going to take time to address the nationwide controller shortage, but Im pleased to see our supercharge initiative is taking off. With our new streamlined hiring process, the best and the brightest candidates are starting their careers in air traffic control faster," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy in a newsletter sent to FOX early Friday. "Well continue to leverage opportunities big and small to keep chipping away at the shortage to keep our skies safe."
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    Newsom, Vance exchange jabs over immigration after VP's California vacation: 'Hope you enjoy your family time'
    California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Vice President JD Vance traded barbs this weekend over the Trump administration's mass deportation policies after the vice president's vacation to Disneyland in the Golden State.Vance was spending time at the California amusement park with his wife Usha and their two children before Newsom, a Democrat, posted on social media that some migrant families cannot spend the same quality time together because of the administration's efforts to detain and remove migrants in the U.S."Hope you enjoy your family time, @JDVance. The families youre tearing apart certainly wont," Newsom wrote on X.UNION SAYS FARM WORKER DIED AFTER ICE RAID THAT UNCOVERED UNDERAGE LABORERSThe vice president responded by thanking Newsom for the well-wishes without addressing the governor's comment about families being separated."Had a great time, thanks," Vance wrote back.Demonstrators gathered in Anaheim to protest Vance and the administration's immigration agenda.Vance's visit came shortly after ICE raids on two farms in California, during which federal agents detained a few hundred suspected illegal immigrants, sparking protests against the immigration enforcement operation. One person was killed in the raids and others were critically injured.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott said 10 illegal migrant minors including eight unaccompanied were discovered at a farm in Camarillo and that it was under investigation for child labor violations.IMMIGRATION OPERATION AT CALIFORNIA CANNABIS FARMS LEADS TO CLASH BETWEEN FEDERAL AGENTS AND PROTESTERSCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe operation at the farms came after weeks of anti-ICE protests in Southern California over raids targeting migrant workers at local businesses. In response to those protests that began last month, the administration deployed National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles, despite opposition from Newsom.
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    Archaeologists uncover multistory buildings in once-thriving city lost to time
    Archaeologists recently uncovered multistory buildings from a lost Egyptian city in the Nile Delta, fostering new insights into urban life in antiquity.The ruins of the city known in ancient times as Imet or Buto are located at the site now called Tell el-Farain. The University of Manchester announced the discovery in a June 24 press release.Multiple excavations have taken place at the site in past decades, but the latest dig by British archaeologists revealed the presence of multiple multistory structures.ANCIENT CHRISTIAN TOMB COMPLEX REVEALED BENEATH RUBBLE FROM SYRIA'S CIVIL WARThe elevated dwellings were found thanks to a combination of remote sensing and satellite imagery technology, said the University of Manchester. The British archaeologists were joined by experts from the University of Sadat City in Cairo.The high-tech methods led researchers to notice clusters of "ancient mudbricks" before the excavation began.The university reported, "This approach led to the discovery of dense architectural remains, including substantial tower houses multistory buildings supported by exceptionally thick foundation walls, which were designed to accommodate a growing population in an increasingly urbanized Delta region."University of Manchester lecturer Nicky Nielsen helped lead the excavation.In a statement, he dated the structures to the Ptolemaic Period, which began around 332 B.C. and ended in 30 B.C.ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER LONG-LOST ANCIENT ROMAN BUILDING AT CONSTRUCTION SITE WITH A LITTLE HELP"These tower houses are mainly found in the Nile Delta between the Late Period and the Roman era, and are rare elsewhere in Egypt," the Egyptologist said."Their presence here shows that Imet was a thriving and densely built city with a complex urban infrastructure."Archaeologists also uncovered the remains of granaries, or buildings for storing grain, as well as a ceremonial road tied to the cult of Wadjet, the Ancient Egyptian cobra goddess.Animal enclosures were also observed during the excavation, as well as a series of additional buildings."Elsewhere, excavators found a large building with a limestone plaster floor and massive pillars dating to the mid-Ptolemaic Period," the University of Manchester noted.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"This building was built across the processional road, which once connected to the temple of Wadjet the citys patron deity," the statement continued."This ceremonial route appears to have fallen out of use by the mid-Ptolemaic period, offering insight into shifting religious landscapes in Ancient Egypt."Smaller artifacts were also uncovered by archaeologists. Pictures from the excavation show an ushabti (a small funerary figurine), a stone slab depicting the god Harpocrates and a bronze sistrum, or rattle, of Hathor, the goddess of music and joy.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleThe excavation will help advance understanding of "the urban, religious and economic life of this city in the Nile Delta during the 4th century BC," according to university officials."This discovery opens new doors to our understanding of daily life, spirituality and urban planning in the Delta," the statement concluded."Imet is emerging as a key site for rethinking the archaeology of Late Period Egypt."Ancient Egypt has captivated archaeologists for centuries, and many finds from the millennia-old civilization are still being discovered today.In May, several tombs of high-ranking Ancient Egyptian officials were recently uncovered by local archaeologists, dating back to the era of the New Kingdom.A month earlier, a University of Pennsylvania professor spoke with Fox News Digital about unearthing the tomb of an unknown pharaoh near Abydos.
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    Chinese illegal immigrant crossings that surged during Biden admin a 'national security concern,' expert warns
    One border security expert said the massive number of Chinese illegal immigrants who crossed the United States border during the Biden administration poses a "national security concern."U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported 122 illegal immigrants to China June 3, many of whom were convicted of murder, drug trafficking, rape and human smuggling. Officials said the individuals were taken to China on a "special high risk charter flight."The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged seven Chinese nationals after they allegedly operated a multimillion- dollar marijuana trafficking ring. According to the Justice Department, the suspects smuggled illegal immigrants through the U.S.-Mexico border to work in marijuana grow houses.ICE ARRESTS 100+ IRANIAN NATIONALS ACROSS US AMID SLEEPER CELL CONCERNS"This case pulls back the curtain on a sprawling criminal enterprise that exploited our immigration system and our communities for personal gain," said U.S. Attorney Leah Foley."These defendants allegedly turned quiet homes across the Northeast into hubs for a criminal enterprise, building a multimillion-dollar black market operation off the backs of an illegal workforce and using our neighborhoods as cover. That ends today."In fiscal year 2024 alone, according to the House Committee on Homeland Security, over 24,376 Chinese nationals were encountered and 24,214 were apprehended. In March 2024 alone, border encounters of Chinese nationals increased over 8,000% when compared to March 2021. The report was released in April 2024.Lora Ries, director of the Heritage Foundation's Border Security and Immigration Center and former Department of Homeland Security acting deputy chief of staff, told Fox News Digital in an interview that the sharp increase in Chinese nationals crossing the southern border is "absolutely" a national security concern.DOJ CHARGES SEVEN CHINESE NATIONALS IN MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR MARIJUANA TRAFFICKING RING"The numbers rose rapidly during the Biden administration. I mean, pre-Biden, Customs and Border Protection would see about 1,000 Chinese nationals a month nationwide, whether that was at the ports of entry or between ports of entry. And, during Biden's four years, that rose rapidly to 2,000, up to 7,000 a month. It even hit over 8,000 one month in December of 2023. And most of these were between the ports of entry," Ries said.Ries fears the Chinese Communist Party was using the southern border as a "tactic" against the U.S. during former President Biden's administration."Given the many tactics that the Chinese Communist Party uses against the U.S. whether that is sending fentanyl precursor ingredients to Mexico to be smuggled into the U.S., killing hundreds of thousands of Americans, COVID-19 from Wuhan, spy balloons, buying farmland near military bases we have to assume that the CCP took advantage of the open border during Biden's years and sent many Chinese nationals with mal-intent," Ries said.
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    Blue city officers flocking to cop-friendly red states, police leader says: Why would anyone stay?
    Law enforcement officers in areas primarily run by Democrats continue to flock to red states for job security, better pay and bosses who will back them up, according to one police leader.Joe Gamaldi is the national vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). He is an active lieutenant with the Houston Police Department, and he said police in blue cities are tired of facing hostility from local leaders."What we've seen is really a mass exodus of police officers leaving far-left cities for basically greener pastures," he told Fox News Digital."Because, ultimately, people want to feel appreciated for what they do. And when you have a boss in this case, mayors or city councils, who regularly call you a piece of crap to the public why would anyone stay?DEFUND MOVEMENT FACES 'ABSOLUTE REJECTION' AS MURDERS DROP AND POLICE BUDGETS CLIMB: LAW ENFORCEMENT GROUPFlorida is one example of a Republican-led state that has benefited from the mass departures.According to a 2024 statement from former Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, the state welcomed 5,000 law enforcement recruits between 2022 and last year, and 1,200 of them came from out of state."Florida is the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation because we back our blue," Moody said at the time. "Weve been spreading the word about all the great incentives to join our ranks, and individuals like the new Sarasota recruits have answered the call, leaving behind places where their service was not as appreciated as it is here."She said she was "as inspired as ever to continue doing all we can to show our support to those who bravely protect and serve" after seeing the influx of police officers into the state.Gamaldi said officers are also moving to cities that may lean blue but are in red states and still have the support of elected leadership and the community, adding officers are "voting with their feet.""We're also seeing it [in] Texas in Houston, which is a city that leans a little blue, but they have been supportive of police officers," he said. "The mayor there has given a massive raise to police officers. You're seeing officers go there. You're seeing officers go to Dallas. So, you're seeing all these communities, and there's one common thread. It's We support police officers.'"Gamaldi emphasized that the trend began after the 2020 defund the police movement and said, in many cities, law enforcement officers are afraid to do their jobs in "critical incident" situations, even when they do them by the book."I think you can look no further than Seattle, Portland, Chicago [and] New York," he said. "All of these cities have basically told their police officers, 'We don't support you. We're not gonna be there for you when you need us. We're gonna try to defund you when given the opportunity.'TRUMP BACKS LOCAL POLICE IN NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER, REBUKES DEMOCRAT CRIME POLICIES THAT SOWED 'CHAOS' ACROSS US"I mean, my goodness, right now, one of the mayoral candidates for New York has actively said he wants to defund and dismantle the police department," Gamaldi said, referring to socialist Zohran Mamdani, who has been open with his anti-police rhetoric.Blue cities, Gamaldi said, are worse off for driving out their police forces."Look at the mass exodus of experience in solving cases and experience of just mentoring the next generation of police officers," he said. "I mean, the damage that was done in 2020 with the defund the police movement, rhat's going to reverberate for decades. You don't just recover from something like that when you have all of that experience walking out the door."He also pointed to better pay and other financial perks, like cities covering moving expenses, as reasons law enforcement officers are moving away from far-left areas.Ultimately, he posed a question to those who patrol the streets where they are unappreciated, saying, "Why not leave?""To anyone watching this right now," Gamaldi said, "if your boss was constantly telling you [that] you're doing a horrible job, and, in addition, if you were following the exact policies, training and the law of your job, and yet they are still demonizing you, still throwing you under the bus, still trying to indict you, why the hell would you stay?"
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    Diddy, Johnny Depp, Kevin Spacey's legal victories expose critical flaw in #MeToo prosecutions: experts
    Sean "Diddy" Combs, Kevin Spacey and Johnny Depp's legal victories have established that the #MeToo movement was a "wrecking ball" on the legal system as prosecutors failed to collect convictions in those high-profile cases.Celebrity status became an advantage for these public figures when entering the courtroom and facing a jury of their peers, experts told Fox News Digital.After seven weeks of trial, Diddy was found not guilty of sex trafficking one of the most serious accusations the rapper had been facing. Spacey was acquitted in his high-profile London trial stemming from allegations that he had assaulted four men, while Depp won $10 million in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard.The #MeToo Movement has proven to be a "reckoning" in the court of public opinion but a "wrecking ball for the American legal system," branding expert Doug Eldridge told Fox News Digital.DIDDY JUROR POINTS TO WHERE DEFENSE POKED HOLES IN PROSECUTION'S CASE TO GET RACKETEERING ACQUITTAL"Initially, it provided exposure, disinfectant, and justice for decades of criminal behavior in Hollywood. However, the tidal wave of claims many of which turned out to either be false, or simply lacking evidentiary support caused an over-correction across the legal system that was akin to jerking the steering wheel the moment your tires begin to slip on ice. It gradually became emotion over evidence, and that is antithetical to jurisprudential standards in America.""The court of public opinion is an angry mob; a court of law is a jury of your peers. The latter requires evidence, a burden of proof, and a presumption of innocence, while the former often conflates an accusation with a conviction. In the height of the #MeToo era, these were all lacking and over a long enough timeline, Americans men and women alike begun to realize and eventually rebel against this."Depp was awarded $10 million in 2022 after a jury found Heard defamed him. The jury decided it was clear the "Aquaman" star was referring to Depp when she wrote an opinion piece about being a victim of domestic violence.JOHNNY DEPP SAID F--- YOU TO HOLLYWOOD AS AMBER HEARD ALLEGATIONS DERAILED HIS CAREERThe "knee-jerk public reaction" to allegations of sexual assault or harassment isn't prevailing, as we've seen the jury become the "true arbiter" on the outcome in court, entertainment lawyer Tre Lovell explained to Fox News Digital."The novelty of the #MeToo movement and fear of guilt through mere accusation is over," he said. "The public is now as sensitive to abusive extortion tactics by incredible opportunists as it is to legitimate claims by real victims. The courts and juries have maintained the status quo and been the true arbiter in deciding sex crimes, staving off and being unaffected by knee-jerk public reaction."Spacey sobbed outside the courthouse after being found not guilty. "I imagine that many of you can understand that there's a lot for me to process after what has just happened today," Spacey said at the time, according to the Daily Mail. "But I would like to say that I'm enormously grateful to the jury for having taken the time to examine all of the evidence and all of the facts, carefully, before they reached their decision."The sexual acts the "House of Cards" star was accused of had reportedly occurred between 2001 and 2013. They ranged from unwanted touching to aggressive crotch-grabbing and, in one instance, performing oral sex on an unconscious man.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe lack of convictions on A-listers could be because "jurors love celebrities," former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani told Fox News Digital."It doesnt matter if its a civil or criminal case," he said. "They do better than ordinary Joes. And prosecutors like going after celebrities to make a name for themselves, cash out and leave the District Attorney and U.S. Attorneys Office for a high-paying gig. The same applies to civil plaintiffs lawyers. They prefer suing celebrities to regular people because of the publicity and the fact that they have lots of money and can pay a judgment. And with that celebrity money comes the ability to pay the best and brightest lawyers in the game.""Celebrity cases are tough to win, because you have a well-liked defendant who may be the target of an aggressive prosecutor or civil plaintiffs lawyer, and who has unlimited funds to assemble a dream team. Lawyers think they can steamroll them like their other defendants, but they cant because of the difference in resources and the innate advantages celebrities have. Trials often come down to liability and credibility, and celebrities have the upper hand, because jurors love them. That is why they are tough to take down inside a courtroom."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe latest celebrity wins in criminal court Diddy and Harvey Weinstein show that the #MeToo Movement has taken a "serious hit," Rahmani noted."#MeToo may not be dead, but after the Diddy verdict and Harvey Weinstein retrial, the movement has taken a serious hit," Rahmani, founder of West Coast Trial Lawyers, said. "Prosecutors are expected to win always, and theyre going to be hesitant to file more cases against celebrities."Weinstein's retrial concluded June 11, a little over a year after his 2020 conviction was overturned. The former film producer was acquitted on a criminal sex act charge while the jury was unable to reach a verdict on Weinstein's rape charge.Weinstein was again convicted of sexually assaulting Miriam Haley, a production assistant.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERWhile Diddy scored a win with an acquittal on his sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, the rapper still faces up to 20 years behind bars. The jury found Combs guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution on July 2.His sentencing hearing has been set for Oct. 3, and prosecutors have recommended the music mogul serve between four and five years in prison.To keep a handle on public opinion during a high-profile celebrity trial, lawyers have turned to working alongside PR representatives to ensure an intact career."There have been many instances where, despite an innocent ruling in the court of law, the public was not so forgiving, and a persons career was severely impacted or put to an end," Steve Konig, PR expert and owner of The Honig Company, told Fox News Digital. "During a trial, all sorts of damaging information is revealed and, regardless of the eventual ruling, it is next to impossible to remove this information from the minds of the public. Recognizing this, were seeing a lot more instances of attorneys working closely with public relations professionals and crisis managers to try and render an innocent ruling in both the court of law and the court of public opinion."
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    China is exploiting our government's tech weakness. We need a rapid reboot
    After more than two decades of serving in the U.S. Navy and building government systems, I have witnessed firsthand how millions of dedicated Americans work every day in service of their fellow citizens and the security of our democracy. I have also seen both the immense potential and frustrating inertia that plagues public service. An unrealized opportunity exists to connect the U.S. government's critical missions with the transformative power of commercialtechnology.Consider this: of the world's 10 largest companies by market capitalization, a staggering eight are American founded. This is no accident; it is a direct result of our nation's unparalleled entrepreneurial spirit. The critical question, however, is whether our own government is prepared to harness this strategic asset.Instead of tapping this engine of innovation, the U.S. government is held captive by its outdated processes. Entrenched legacy vendors have dug their claws in, and this has led to a general resistance to change. As the saying goes, "it takes a while to turn a big ship around." US WARFIGHTERS ARE LOSING A MASSIVE FORCE MULTIPLIER ADVANTAGE AS CHINA ADVANCES IN SPACEThat rings true with actual warships and aircraft carriers, but it also applies to how government agencies resist adopting new tools that improve collaboration, efficiency and security. Instead, the U.S. government and its outdated procurement processes cling to existing technology platforms, such as Microsofts suite of products that have been compromised time and again byChina, which also happens to be one of the companysmost significant business partners.Breaking the shackles of "vendor lock-in" where the government becomes overly reliant on specific vendors even if they underperform is crucial for fostering a new era of innovation that benefits America. When a company or product fails to perform well in the commercial sector, it's terminated immediately. In the public sector, the company is usually allowed to see out their multi-year contracts and when its finally time to negotiate a renewal, all is forgotten. A more competitive public sector landscape, welcoming innovators and startups, can provide fresh perspectives, specialized solutions, and the speed to address rapidly evolving challenges.WE HAVE TO ACT NOW TO KEEP AI FROM BECOMING A FAR-LEFT TROJAN HORSEThis isnot a unique approach. Other nations are adopting this model, attempting to gain an edge over America. For example, China launcheda program in 2023, with 39 partners, including Alibaba Cloud and Baidu, to advance computing power and AI.Russia subsidizescompanies implementing digital transformation; and Iran, despite sanctions, is investingsignificantly in AIresearch and building a sovereign AI ecosystem. Our adversaries recognize that commercial tools drive rapid progress and are actively breaking down barriers to catch up to American AI leadership.There are understandable reasons for hesitancy. For years, Silicon Valley has been closely associated with the "move fast and break things" mantra, while the U.S. government has looked on with both envy (of the speed and efficiency) and concern (over potential impacts to its services). However, learning from the commercial mindset of agility and a relentless drive for improvement will help it to serve the American public better. The benefits? Reduced waste, greater efficiency and better taxpayer value.EXPERT SPEAKS OUT ON 'PERFECT SOLUTION' TO FEDERAL HIRING ISSUES CREATING NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNSNowhere is this approach more critical than in national security. The threats America faces are constantly evolving and leveraging emerging technology to do so. Maintaining our edge requires more than just incremental improvements; it demands continuous access to cutting-edge capabilities. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONLeveraging the R&D engines of American commercial innovation in areas like AI, cybersecurity, data analytics and resilient infrastructure is not just advantageous; it's essential. If Washington fails to leverage this homegrown ingenuity, it does so at our national peril, especially as our adversaries work tirelessly to do just that.Government agencies tasked with everything from defending the nation to delivering health services need to have immediate access to the latest advancements in AI and data analytics, and they can only do so by leveraging powerful commercial tools with a platform for continuous improvement an asset for national security and public service.AI could be used to accelerate some of the government's most notorious backlogs, such as the millions of immigration court cases, the accumulation in environmental reviews for energy projects, and pileups in programs like Social Security or Veterans Affairs healthcare. AI can analyze data at lightning speed, helping federal agencies and their partners deliver on mission-critical work at an accelerated pace.The urgent need for a more agile, efficient, innovative and secure government is too significant to ignore.This is a pivotal moment. By embracing the discipline, accountability, and innovative spirit of the commercial sector, the U.S. government can unlock new levels of performance and effectiveness.Change is hard. But as adversaries gain on America or worse, overtake us change is mandatory.
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