Jonathan Turley said there should be a directed verdict in the Manhattan case against Donald Trump. The judge won’t do that. The whole thing is a setup, and they went this far. “I believe that an honest judge would have no alternative but to grant a motion for a directed verdict and end the case […] The post Prof. Turley: “pantheon of dishonesty, liars, pathological liars . . . and Michael Cohen” appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

We have the usual leftists claiming they will leave the country if Donald Trump wins in November. Although there aren’t as many as usual. Maybe that’s because so many people are thrilled when they promise to leave. We now have a celebrity threatening to leave if Trump is acquitted. Former porn star Barrett Blade, Stormy […] The post Former Porn Stars Will Leave the USA If Trump Is Acquitted appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Three people have pled guilty in the federal criminal investigation into Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife allegedly accepting bribes from foreign entities in exchange for taking official actions as an elected official to further the interests of those entities. The 68-year-old congressman was charged along with his wife, Imelda Cuellar, 67, with allegedly participating in two schemes involving bribery, unlawful foreign influence, and money laundering, the DOJ said in a statement. The Cuellars allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes from an oil and gas company that is wholly owned and controlled by the government of Azerbaijan and a bank that is headquartered in Mexico city. Two of Cuellar’s political consultants — former aide Colin Strother and Florencia Roden — struck plea deals earlier this year on felony money laundering charges related to the bank in Mexico, The Associated Press reported. A third person, Irada Akhoundova, pled guilty earlier this month to acting as an agent for Azerbaijan without registering under Foreign Agents Registration Act. The New York Times reported that Cuellar was in serious need of cash around the time that he allegedly started accepting bribes as he reported being worth as little as $29,000 in 2013. A lawyer for Cuellar said that the “suggestion that there is a financial desperation that would create a motive for bribery” was false and that the congressman “lives within his means, and like anyone else, his net worth goes up and down.” “The fact that he’s had success doesn’t change his roots. He’s never forgotten where he came from,” the lawyer said. “There was no quid pro quo. His actions in this matter were lawful, transparent and entirely consistent with the actions of many of his colleagues and consistent with his own principles and the interests of the country.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was indicted on similar criminal charges last fall and jury selection for his trial started this week. Federal prosecutors have charged Menendez with 16 criminal counts, including conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, conspiracy to commit extortion under color of official right, a charge accusing him of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt, obstruction of justice, and other related corruption charges. The allegations include claims that Menendez was bribed with hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, gold bars, and a Mercedes-Benz. Related: Democrat Senator Menendez Poised To Blame His Wife For Alleged Crimes: Reports

Jelly Roll confronted his troubled past earlier this month when he visited his former high school decades after he was told that he’d “never be allowed back.” The famed country star has been open about the many legal and addiction issues he had as a teenager and young man. During his youth, he went to jail around 40 times, mostly due to drugs. His behavior also got him kicked out of Antioch High School, which is just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Ultimately, Jelly Roll earned his GED while in prison. And he never walked the halls of the school after his suspension. But he was recently invited back with open arms for a special pep rally in his honor. Bunnie Xo, Jelly Roll’s wife, recorded the event and posted the highlights on her TikTok account while she cheered on her husband for the man he’s become. @xomgitsbunnie Blessings in disguise #jellyandbunnie ♬ original sound – Bunnie Xo “They told my husband he would never be allowed back into his high school when he was younger,” Bunnie captioned over the video. “Last week, I got to watch him walk the halls again, perform & be welcomed by the kids & teachers,” she continued. “The love and giving back that they showed my husband was the sweetest thing ever to watch.” Jelly Roll Former High School Welcomed Him With Open Arms Footage shows Jelly Roll touring the school and meeting students and faculty members before heading into the gym for the pep rally. While he was there, he also sang a few of his hits and signed autographs. “But most importantly, the smiles on those kids’ faces was priceless [sic] & what I truly needed in that moment. Thank you Antioch High School students & staff for the warm hug we needed that day. Go Bears!” Bunnie also shared that her father, Bill, sadly passed away that same day. Bill had been battling stage four cancer. “Hey Bill, I’m going to miss you,” wrote in an Instagram post. “ You are still my favorite rock star & my hero This one’s going to hurt.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Jelly Roll Confronts Troubled Past And Visits Former High School Decades After Being Told He’d “Never Be Allowed Back” appeared first on InspireMore.

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