Hunter Biden refuses subpoena, Supreme Court to hear case on January 6th incidents, controversy surrounding Harvard's president intensifies.
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Hunter Biden refuses deposition, calls impeachment inquiry a farce and denies Joe Biden's financial involvement in his business dealings.
US Supreme Court to hear case on federal obstruction law which could impact January 6th cases and former President Trump's trial.
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Hunter Biden's Capitoll Hill Appearance and Refusal to Testify
Hunter Biden appeared on Capitol Hill to give a statement to the press but did not show up for his deposition, sparking threats of a contempt charge from Republican lawmakers. He gave a speech without taking questions, leaving GOP members irate and threatening to hold him in contempt. Hunter Biden's statement addressed the impeachment inquiry, calling it a farce run by MAGA extremists and accused the GOP of ridiculing his addiction. Of particular note was his careful phrasing when discussing his father's connection to his business dealings, emphasizing that Joe Biden was not financially involved.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Federal Obstruction Law
The US Supreme Court will hear a case on a federal obstruction law that could impact numerous January 6th cases and potentially affect former President Trump's trial. The court will examine the scope of 18 US Code 1512, specifically provision C2, which has been used by the Department of Justice in the prosecution of January 6th defendants. Defendants argue that the provision does not apply in the context of the broader law, while the government contends that it does apply due to the defendants' actions in physically blocking an official proceeding. The court's ruling could have significant implications for ongoing cases and the prosecution of former President Trump.
Controversy Surrounding Plagiarism Allegations against Harvard's President
Harvard's President Claudine Gay faces allegations of plagiarism, with critics accusing the university of covering up the investigation and rewriting rules to protect her. Harvard initially investigated the allegations back in October after receiving an anonymous tip. The New York Post, who had been working on a story about the allegations, claims that Harvard threatened them with a lawsuit. While Harvard denies plagiarism and research misconduct, Gay has requested corrections to insert citations and quotation marks in two publications. Some scholars argue that Gay's failure to cite their work has caused harm and believe Harvard is protecting her for political reasons.
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