Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the Menendez brothers will have a hearing before the parole board in June to potentially pursue clemency based on new evidence of sexual abuse by their father. Despite opposition from the L.A. County District Attorney, the brothers are also seeking a resentencing hearing and a new trial based on allegations of self-defense due to the abuse. Newsom will review the risk assessment report and make a decision on their clemency request after the June hearings.
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EU retaliates against Trump’s trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs – Chicago Tribune
The European Union retaliated against the U.S. by imposing new duties on industrial and farm products in response to the increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25% by the Trump administration. The EU measures target goods worth $28 billion, including textiles, home appliances, and agricultural products, with a focus on products made in Republican-held states. EU officials emphasized the negative impact of tariffs on both economies and urged for negotiated outcomes to avoid...
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