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US Prosecutors Rest Case Against ISIS ‘Beatle’

Prosecutors rested their case Tuesday against an alleged member of the notorious ISIS kidnap-and-murder cell known as the "Beatles." El Shafee Elsheikh, 33, declined the opportunity to testify in his own defense at his trial in a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. Asked by Judge T.S.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022

Virginia's GOP Governor Youngkin Signs Legislation to Improve Medical Cannabis Program

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed HB 933 and SB 671 (identical bills), to provide numerous operational improvements to the state’s medical cannabis program which requires that patients obtain written certification from a health care provider to access cannabis.

Benzinga · Apr 12, 2022

Chris Long Pitches Virginia to Arch Manning After Visit

He offered to pay Manning $500 an hour for babysitting his children if he enrolled in Virginia.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2022

Jurors to hear opening statements in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s latest libel battle

The actor is suing his former partner for libel over a 2018 article she wrote in the Washington Post

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2022

Jury to hear opening statements in Johnny Depp libel case

A jury in Virginia is scheduled to hear opening statements in a defamation lawsuit filed by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial opens in Virginia with fans, stars, and a flurry of questions

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were both present for the first day of the defamation case opposing them in Virginia, Clémence Michallon reports from Fairfax

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Virginia skydiver survives 13,500ft fall after hitting the ground at 125mph

The 35-year-old thrill-seeker became entangled in her first parachute and then her backup failed to release properly leading to a near death experience

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Why Johnny Depp Is Suing Amber Heard in Virginia

The Pirates of the Caribbean actor is taking advantage of the state's lax laws that make it easier to file frivolous lawsuits intended to quell speech.

Reason · Apr 11, 2022

Amber Heard says court case against Johnny Depp has brought her 'great pain'

Amber Heard, 35, shared her thoughts ahead of the trial against Johnny Depp, 58, in Virginia, US. She said that she still has 'love' for her ex husband, who is suing her for $50million

Daily Mirror · Apr 11, 2022

Jury to keep deliberating in ex-officer's Capitol riot trial

A federal jury is set to resume deliberating in the trial of a former Virginia police officer charged with storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022