Assange, El Pais rivela: spariti documenti legati allo spionaggio subito dal fondatore di Wikileaks

Nuovo colpo di scena nel caso Julian Assange e WikiLeaks. Sono spariti alcuni dei documenti sullo spionaggio che ha subito il fondatore di WikiLeaks e che, secondo due testimoni protetti, sarebbe stato condotto per conto della Cia, quando Assange si trovava ancora nell’ambasciata dell’Ecuador a Londra. La notizia arriva ad appena venti giorni da un’udienza …

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James Talarico Criticizes Ken Paxton Over Plea Deal in Child Abuse Case After Campaign Insults

Texas Democratic state representative James Talarico responded sharply to recent insults from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton following Paxton’s victory over Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff election. During his victory speech, Paxton referred to Talarico with the nickname “Tala-freako,” a remark viewed by critics as containing thinly veiled homophobic undertones. Talarico, who is expected to be a Democratic contender in the Senate race, answered by accusing Paxton of hypocrisy and pointing to a controversial plea agreement handled by the attorney general’s office. Talarico specifically criticized Paxton over the case of Adam Hoffman, a former Waco attorney accused of sexually abusing a child over several years. Hoffman had originally faced severe first-degree sexual abuse charges that could have resulted in a life sentence without parole. However, after a mistrial in 2025, Paxton’s office negotiated a plea agreement that reduced the charges to misdemeanor offenses, including indecent assault and displaying harmful material to a minor. Hoffman ultimately served less than half of a 60-day jail sentence and was reportedly not placed on the sex offender registry. In his response to Paxton, Talarico argued that the attorney general should focus less on insulting political opponents and more on explaining why his office granted what critics describe as a lenient deal in a serious abuse case. The exchange highlights the increasingly hostile political atmosphere surrounding the upcoming Texas Senate race, where personal attacks and questions about criminal justice decisions are becoming central campaign issues.

Trump Administration Faces Questions Over $1.7 Billion Fund Linked to Jan. 6 Cases

The Trump administration and U.S. Attorney for D.C., Jeanine Pirro, admitted Monday that they have little information about a newly announced $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” The fund was created as part of a legal settlement in which former President Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the federal government related to his taxes, classified documents, and election-related claims. Reports indicate that the fund could potentially be used to provide financial support to individuals convicted of participating in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, although the details remain unclear. When asked, Trump said he was not involved in creating or negotiating the fund and that distribution decisions would be made by a committee of “respected and brilliant” individuals, whose identities have not been disclosed. Pirro also expressed unfamiliarity with the fund, appearing unaware of its purpose and distancing herself from any involvement. The announcement has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who labeled it a “slush fund” and raised concerns about taxpayer money potentially going to convicted rioters. The situation underscores ongoing controversies surrounding Trump’s post-presidential legal settlements and federal accountability for the January 6 attack.

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