Morning Wire Thursday Afternoon Update | 1.19.23
Jan 19, 2023
Investigations unfold around the Supreme Court leaker of Roe v. Wade, while legal troubles mount for Alec Baldwin with manslaughter charges. In political news, House Speaker McCarthy ends proxy voting, and Jacinda Ardern resigns amid election hurdles. The urgent climate conversation takes center stage at the Davos summit, where leaders stress the dire need for action, juxtaposed with a chilling comparison of greenhouse gas emissions to nuclear explosions. Plus, a look at the Secret Service and the March for Life event adds to the pressing narrative.
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Supreme Court Leak Investigation
- The Supreme Court leak investigation failed to identify the culprit.
- Despite numerous interviews and forensic searches, no sufficient evidence was found.
Charges in "Rust" Shooting
- Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are charged with involuntary manslaughter.
- The charges relate to the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust."
Manslaughter Charges Explained
- The involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed have two components.
- The first alleges a lack of caution, while the second stems from negligent use of a deadly weapon.