Chaos in the House & Russian Billionaire Sues Sotheby's
Jan 11, 2024
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Billy House discusses chaos in the House when Hunter Biden appears at a hearing on his contempt of Congress. Chris Dolmetsch shares a lawsuit of a Russian billionaire suing Sotheby's. Emily Birnbaum talks about efforts to remove Trump from the ballot. Hosted by June Grasso.
Two activist groups are pushing for the removal of Donald Trump from primary ballots under the 14th Amendment based on his involvement in the Capitol Hill riot.
Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev is suing Sotheby's for overcharging him for artwork purchased through the auction house.
Deep dives
Activist groups use 14th Amendment to challenge Trump's candidacy
Two activist groups, Free Speech for People and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), have been pushing for the removal of Donald Trump from primary ballots under the 14th Amendment. While CREW focuses on the legal strategy in Colorado, leveraging state-level rules to oppose Trump's presence on the ballot, Free Speech for People takes a broader approach, filing challenges in multiple states. These groups, supported by liberal donors such as George Soros and Craig Newmark, argue that Trump's involvement in the January 6th Capitol Hill riot falls under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, potentially disqualifying him from candidacy. The Supreme Court is set to hear the Colorado case, which CREW will argue, while Free Speech for People plans to file supporting briefs.
Elon Musk-themed podcast analyzes his empire and controversies
A new podcast called Elon Inc. from Bloomberg Businessweek delves into the ever-expanding influence and controversies surrounding Elon Musk. Discussing and dissecting the iconic entrepreneur and his various ventures, the podcast aims to provide listeners with insights into the most significant stories and debates surrounding Musk and his empire. Each episode analyzes the latest developments, giving listeners a comprehensive understanding of Musk's impact on the business and tech world.
Billionaire Rybolovlev sues Sotheby's for alleged art dealer fraud
Dmitry Rybolovlev, a Russian billionaire, is suing auction house Sotheby's for more than $230 million, claiming they aided Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier in defrauding him. Rybolovlev accuses Bouvier of overcharging him for artwork purchased through Sotheby's, resulting in improper payments. Sotheby's denies any knowledge of Bouvier's fraudulent actions and argues that Rybolovlev should have done his own due diligence. The trial is set to last for a month, and the outcome could potentially damage Sotheby's reputation in the art world.
House Republicans held a hearing in an attempt to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a closed-door deposition subpoena. However, Biden surprised the committee by attending the hearing with his legal team. Republicans accused Biden of evading the deposition and questioned his fear of testifying. Biden's attorney argued that he is willing to answer lawmakers' questions but prefers a public format to avoid misinterpretation. The committee's chaos and insults toward Biden reflect their frustration over the lack of evidence linking Joe Biden to Hunter Biden's business dealings.
Billy House, Bloomberg Congressional Reporter, discusses the chaos when Hunter Biden showed up at a House hearing about finding him in contempt. Chris Dolmetsch, Bloomberg Legal Reporter, discusses a Russian billionaire oligarch suing Sotheby’s auction house. Emily Birnbaum, Bloomberg Legal Reporter, discusses the groups behind the effort to take Trump off the ballot. June Grasso hosts.
