Georgia quarterback Carson Beck announced Saturday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft. Beck, 22, led the Southeastern Conference with 28 touchdown passes and finished third in the SEC with 3,485 passing yards. He also led the conference in interceptions, however. Beck will be a spectator for the Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff after undergoing surgery Monday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right (throwing) elbow. Gunner Stockton is in line to guide No. 2 seed Georgia into the CFP, starting with the Bulldogs' quarterfinal game against No. 7 seed Notre Dame at the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday in New Orleans. "There's unfinished business still this season and I'll be here to support however I can, finish strong!" Beck said in a statement posted on social media. Beck, a fifth-year senior, finished with a 24-3 record in his career with Georgia. "The past five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing short of a dream come true and I will forever cherish the memories that have been made. Thank you Dawg Nation for the time I've been here and to those who've supported and believed in me, thank you," Beck wrote on social media. "It's been an incredible journey and all these moments have ultimately led me to take the next step in my football career. With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Go Dawgs!" Beck, the Bulldogs' starter all year, was replaced in the second half of the SEC title game with the injury. Stockton helped to guide the Bulldogs to a 22-19 overtime win over Texas and clinch a first-round bye in the first 12-team playoff. --Field Level MediaShoppers bemused as Easter eggs spotted at Morrisons, Tesco and Asda

Ethereum (ETH) whales are purchasing ERC-20 tokens to show renewed faith in the network. This strategic move follows Solana’s (SOL) ongoing pressure to reclaim its position against Ethereum and Ripple (XRP) amid fluctuating market dynamics. Investors are closely watching whether Solana can regain momentum or if Ethereum's dominance will solidify further. Meanwhile, Rollblock (RBLK) has rewarded early backers with 340% gains since its presale began, raising over $7.7 million and counting. Rollblock: A GameFi Revolution in Online Gaming Rollblock (RBLK) is reshaping online gambling through its Ethereum-based platform, combining GameFi innovation with transparency and fairness. By leveraging Web3 technology and SolidProof-audited smart contracts, Rollblock ensures fair odds and secure gameplay, earning the trust of a growing community of daily active users. Since its debut, Rollblock has become a rising star in the GameFi world. The platform's online casino provides games to a worldwide audience, and sports betting will soon be available. The platform has its native token, RBLK, which has utility and very strong tokenomics. Rollblock's deflationary model burns the tokens bought with the income from the platform, thus reducing its supply. Part of the tokens is allocated as staking rewards, encouraging the community to be involved. Having successfully locked over $7.7 million in liquidity and institutional investor support, Rollblock is setting a precedent as a leader in the space of GambleFi. Its innovative approach finds growing pro-crypto sentiment enhancing its growth prospects. For an investment prospect like this, priced at $0.44, presale prices that rise bode well for investment success. Rollblock is the way forward for a future redefinition of online gambling and a ripple effect within the crypto investment world. Ethereum Faces Resistance as Price Declines Below Key Levels Ethereum's price could not hold above $3,550 and began falling like Bitcoin. It dropped below key levels at $3,450 and $3,420, signaling a fresh downward trend. A critical support line near $3,450 gave way, triggering further losses. The decline also took ETH below the halfway point of its recent rally from $3,225 to $3,543. Now trading at $3,372, Ethereum has dropped 3.22% in the past day. A whale moved 6,663 ETH from Coinbase to Coinbase Institutional as the price slipped to $3,336.35, marking a 4.22% decrease. Trading activity also slowed, with volume down to $19.35 billion amid sharp market swings. On the positive side, Ethereum encounters resistance at $3,380 with stronger barriers around $3,420 and $3,500. A significant breakout above $3,500 could see a restart of the trend and sends prices to $3,550, though the journey is still uphill. Solana Gains Momentum with MIRA Meme Coin Launch and Research Donation Solana managed a comeback of 13% over the last few trading days, but sellers still haven't let go. SOL currently trades at $188 after falling by 4.44% in the last 24 hours towards the critical 200 EMA. A breakdown might push SOL to $210; if the selling pressure is not reduced, then it might retreat down to $175 that falls along the 100 EMA. Launching at $80 million in market capitalization in mere five hours, a meme coin added excitement to the Solana ecosystem: the MIRA. Its author gave Siqi Chen, with half of the issuance, selling 10 percent worth of $49,200 as a fund towards funding his tumor study for brains. It will help increase interest and raise the Solana price toward a bull run. Trading volume is still moderate, but increased buying interest may fuel stronger momentum. For now, Solana's short-term trajectory depends on breaking above the $200-$210 range, which may open the door for a recovery to $230. XRP Holds Strong Amid Market Decline XRP increased by 0.3% in the last twenty-four hours to $2.18 despite the global crypto market cap falling 4.5%. XRP increased by 253.6% in Q4 and remains 50% below its all-time high. January is usually tough for XRP as historically it has had a median return of 12.4%. Still, most of the holders still believe that the bulls could return during January. Meanwhile, everyone now looks forward to the deadline set for January 15, when the SEC should file the XRP suit. Crypto professionals and those who are pro-XRP are optimistic about a friendly settlement. A dismissal or a settlement would trigger a significant rally in price, and an ETF could further boost momentum. Right here, XRP finds stiff resistance at $2.20, then at $2.24, the 50% Fib retracement level. Breaking the $2.24 ceiling should send XRP price through to $2.30, possibly to $2.35. If the upward push is sustained, then bulling towards $2.45 might be in play. Rollblock is Primed for 1,000% Gains in 2025 Rollblock is gaining traction as the presale attracts a bunch of investors who have shown interest in its GameFi features and rising growth prospect. According to analysts, the platform is going to return over 1,000% gains by 2025. That's why it has been hot in the crypto world. With its presale offering the lowest prices it will ever be, now is the time to buy into Rollblock for substantial future gains. Website: https://presale.rollblock.io/ Socials: https://linktr.ee/rollblockcasino Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp _____________ Disclaimer: Analytics Insight does not provide financial advice or guidance. Also note that the cryptocurrencies mentioned/listed on the website could potentially be scams, i.e. designed to induce you to invest financial resources that may be lost forever and not be recoverable once investments are made. 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Gina Idan Gospel musician, Gina Idan has refuted claims by many men especially from Africa that female spouses who join their husbands abroad will become economically independent and wield their power over them. In recent times, conversation about bringing one’s spouse abroad seems to have gained attention on social media, with some men expressing fear and concern about losing control over their wives once they join them abroad. But according to Gina Idan, who shed light on the issue in an interview with the DAILY GUIDE, husbands should not be scared of their wives joining them abroad as the benefits exceed the challenges. She said couples staying together tend to enjoy economic benefits by way of sharing responsibilities. The gospel musician mentioned that some men living abroad alone who sometimes overburden themselves with several jobs for longer hours to enable them to meet their financial obligations have sometimes ended up with other health conditions. That she stated could have been prevented if the men had their wives with them to lend a helping hand one way or the other as well as offer each other emotional support which would also go a long way to reduce infidelity. Backing her claims with scriptures, the gospel singer who recently released her latest single, ‘Wo Kron’ You’re Sovereign said, “two are better than one because they have a good return for their labour, if they fall, one will lift up the other, if two lie together, they have heat, but how can one be warm alone”. The Gospel singer indicated that some husbands sometimes become apprehensive about the attitude of their wives when they become more economically independent in the western society which has the potential to impact their status within marriages. She however appealed to husbands to consider that living abroad as couples require some cultural adjustments. “I do not endorse the situation where some women take advantage of the law to get their husbands thrown out of their matrimonial homes for the least provocation just because they live in Europe or America. A true and a godly African woman should not do that” “But very often, in such situations, we hear just the side of the men, without the other side of the issue from the women. It is hard to make a good judgement when you do not know the other side of the story”, She added. She also appealed to husbands living abroad not to prioritize sending their children abroad over their wives just for the fear that laws about marriages and family in developed countries favour women. Gina Idan is the host of Thanksgiving Worship, an annual gospel music event to celebrate the Thanksgiving Season in the US state of Georgia. She is also the co-author of ‘I am Married But I am Single-The Other Side of Spousal Migration’, a book, highlighting the negative social impacts of distant marriages on spouses and children.HYDERABAD: Telangana HC recently ruled that a single parent with custody of a minor child can apply for and obtain a passport for the child without needing signature of the other parent. Allowing a petition filed by a four-year-old girl, represented by her mother, Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya set aside the Hyderabad regional passport officer's missive requiring the woman to provide consent from the child's father or permission from a court to obtain the passport for her minor daughter. Justice Bhattacharya found that imposing such a burden on the mother was unnecessary. The petition had challenged the legality of the RPO's letter. According to Zeeshan Adnan Mahmood, counsel for the minor girl, the woman's husband deserted her and shifted to the US, relinquishing his Indian citizenship. He did not contest the mother's petition. The woman's divorce petition is pending before a Hyderabad court, and the father has not sought custody of the child. Justice Bhattacharya clarified Passport Act of 1967 and 1980 Passport Rules are clear. The Act does not prevent a single parent from applying for a passport for a minor child. The 1980 Rules allow a parent with exclusive custody of the child to apply for a passport without consent of the other parent. This applies even if the parents are separated, but not formally divorced. The only requirement is the custodial parent must provide information in the prescribed annexure. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword .SARAJEVO, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) economy is forecast to grow by 2.5 percent in 2024 and 3 percent in 2025, driven by increased private consumption, wage growth, and slight investment gains, according to a senior expert with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Presenting the IMF's "Regional Economic Outlook for Europe" in Sarajevo on Thursday, IMF Resident Representative Andreas Tudyk highlighted risks to BiH's economic forecast, including Europe's economic slowdown, political tensions, and fiscal challenges. Goran Mirascic, economic advisor to the BiH prime minister, noted BiH's moderate debt and said most borrowing supports infrastructure projects. While weaker demand from key trading partners like Germany and Italy affects exports, BiH's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to remain between 2.5 percent and 2.8 percent in 2024, he said.

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Putin warned he will soon have to end war in Ukraine to save Russian economyAsk Lisi: Wild, distasteful stories on social media a reason to log offIn a well-coordinated and successful joint operation conducted by the security forces under the aegis of Spear Corps and Arunachal Pradesh Police, a huge cache of weapons has been recovered from Namdapha National Park along 27 miles of the Miao - Vijaynagar axis in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. The joint operation undertaken by Assam Rifles, Army and Changlang District Police involved extensive search efforts by specialized teams, supported by advanced technology such as high-technology drones, tracker dogs and metal detectors. During the operation, a total of 10 [Ten] MQ 81 Chinese origin Assault Rifles and Type 81 Assault Rifles were recovered from different locations in the 27-mile area of Miao - Vijaynagar road within the jurisdiction of Namdapha National Park & Tiger Reserve. It can be termed as one of the largest recoveries in South Arunachal in the recent past. Also Read: The weapons recovered were concealed inside the deep forest area. These weapons were being searched by major insurgent groups operating in Changlang District for the last six months but failed to locate. It is alleged that these weapons were buried by ENNG before their surrender last year. The security forces utilizing their expertise and reliable intelligence have managed to uncover the hidden cache in the thick forest area. Prior to conduct of operation, the security forces ensured safe passage to the tourists present within Namdapha National Park involved for bird siting. The operation was carried out with the utmost professionalism and precision, ensuring that a huge cache of weapons didn't fall in the hands of insurgents. Numerous inputs regarding attempts by various insurgent groups, especially NSCM (IM) & NSCN (KYA) with the help of merged ENNG cadres to recover the said cache were being received in the last six months. This achievement underscores the continued dedication of our security forces to maintaining peace and security in the region.

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:18 p.m. ESTPhiladelphia (9-2) at Baltimore (8-4) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Ravens by 3. Against the spread: Eagles 7-4; Ravens 6-5-1. Series record: Baltimore leads 3-2-1. Last meeting: Ravens beat Eagles 30-28 at Philadelphia on Oct. 18, 2020. Last week: Eagles beat Rams 37-20; Ravens beat Chargers 30-23. Eagles offense: overall (3), rush (1), pass (25), scoring (7) Eagles defense: overall (1), rush (7), pass (3), scoring (6) Ravens offense: overall (1), rush (2), pass (3), scoring (2) Ravens defense: overall (24), rush (2), pass (31), scoring (10) Turnover differential: Eagles plus-3; Ravens plus-2. RB Saquon Barkley. Barkley has not only turned the Eagles into legitimate Super Bowl contenders, his numbers could make him the first non-QB to win MVP since Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson in 2012. He had a career-high 255 yards on 26 carries and two rushing TDs against the Rams. It was the ninth-best single-game rushing performance in NFL history. Barkley has only played against Baltimore once, and finished with 83 yards rushing and a touchdown in October 2022. RB Derrick Henry. Not to be outdone, Henry is close behind Barkley in the race for the NFL rushing title, trailing 1,392 yards to 1,325. His 15 total TDs lead the league. This is the first meeting between players with at least 1,300 yards rushing since Week 16 of 2012, when Peterson's Minnesota team faced Houston and Arian Foster. Baltimore's Lamar Jackson vs. Philadelphia's top-ranked defense. Jackson has been particularly good with ball security this season. He's thrown only three interceptions. The Eagles lead the league with 46 points off turnovers since Week 8. Eagles: Philadelphia lost the heart of the team when DE Brandon Graham announced after last week's game that he was out for the season with a torn triceps. He said previously this would be his final season. Graham has 3 1/2 sacks this season, his 15th with the Eagles. ... The Eagles should know closer to game day if CB Darius Slay (concussion) and WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) will play against the Ravens. Ravens: Star LB Roquan Smith (hamstring) did not play against the Chargers, but he was back at practice this week. The past three meetings between the teams have been decided by a combined four points. In fact, only one matchup in the series — Baltimore's 36-7 win in 2008 — has had a margin of more than five. ... The past two meetings came down to 2-point conversion attempts by Philadelphia near the end of the game, and both times the Eagles failed. ... John Harbaugh spent a decade on the Eagles' staff before becoming Baltimore's head coach in 2008. The Eagles have started 9-2 or better in three consecutive seasons. ... Nick Sirianni is the first Eagles head coach with winning seasons in each of his first four years with the team. ... Over the past 30 years, only five coaches have opened 9-2 or better in three straight years: Sirianni (2022-24 Eagles), Sean Payton (2018-20 Saints), Bill Belichick (2014-17 Patriots), Tony Dungy (2005-07 Colts) and Mike Shanahan (1996-98 Broncos). ... Philadelphia’s seven-game winning streak is tied for its third-longest stretch in a single season since 2004, trailing only the 2017 (nine) and 2022 (eight) seasons. ... The Eagles are second in the NFL with a .719 (23-9) road winning percentage since 2021, trailing only Kansas City (23-8) in that span. ... The Eagles have held opponents to fewer than 300 total yards for seven straight games, their longest streak since 2008. ... The Ravens have at least two sacks in 15 straight games. That's the longest active streak in the NFL. ... Jackson is 23-1 in games started against the NFC. ... Baltimore has scored TDs on 78.7% of its red zone trips, tops in the league. ... The Ravens are the first team in the Super Bowl era with at least 3,000 yards passing and 2,000 yards rushing through the first 12 games of a season. ... Jackson is the first player since 2020 (Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers) with at least 3,000 yards passing and a passer rating of at least 115 entering Week 13. ... Odafe Oweh and Kyle Van Noy have eight sacks apiece for Baltimore. The Ravens, Texans and Vikings are the only teams with two players who have reached that total. ... Baltimore has gone three straight games without scoring in the first quarter. Ravens TE Mark Andrews has a TD catch in two of his past three games and appears to be Baltimore's top option at that position despite the presence of Isaiah Likely. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

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NoneGorakhpur: Protests erupted at AIIMS Gorakhpur after an MBBS student accused a security guard of allegedly attempting to sexually assault her on the campus, officials said on Saturday. The incident occurred around 9 pm on Friday when the student was heading to her hostel near gate number four, police said. Guard Satpal Yadav allegedly passed inappropriate comments but she ignored him and walked ahead. He then allegedly followed her, forcibly grabbed her hand and attempted to drag her into the nearby bushes, they said. The student resisted and raised an alarm prompting other students to intervene, they added. In the commotion, students managed to apprehend the accused but other security guards intervened and allegedly helped him escape, the officials said. Enraged, students staged at a protest at the gate demanding Yadav’s arrest and action against those who aided his escape, they said. AIIMS officials and police rushed to the spot to pacify the students and by 12.30 am police detained Yadav from Pipraich. The protest was called off after assurances of strict action against the accused, they added. A case has been registered under Section 74 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, AIIMS Medical Superintendent Vikas Srivastava said. Yadav was intoxicated at the time of the incident, he added. Authorities are also probing the role of other guards and an unidentified biker, the official said. AIIMS Executive Director Prof. Ajay Singh termed the incident “grave” and assured stringent action against those responsible. Superintendent of Police (City) Abhinav Tyagi said that further investigation is underway.

Shoppers have been left bemused after spotting Easter eggs on supermarket shelves before New Year’s Eve. With Easter Sunday falling on April 20 next year, customers shared their confusion on social media after finding chocolate eggs and hot cross buns already for sale in shops including Morrisons, Tesco and Asda . One user, @Jingle1991, shared an image of Malteser Bunnies in Sainsbury’s on Christmas Eve and pointed out: “Jesus hasn’t even been born yet.” Meanwhile, Gary Evans from Margate shared a shot of Creme Eggs on display in Morrisons in Margate on Boxing Day. “I just think it's crazy that everything is so superficial and meaninglessly commercial... (there’s) something quite frantic about it,” the 66-year-old told the PA news agency. Joseph Robinson found Easter confectionary, including Cadbury Mini Eggs and themed Kit-Kat and Kinder Surprise products, at his local Morrisons in Stoke-on-Trent on Friday evening. “It’s funny, as they’ve not even managed to shift the Christmas chocolates off the shelves yet and they’re already stocking for Easter,” the 35-year-old admin support worker told PA. “I wish that Supermarkets weren’t so blatantly consumerist-driven and would actually allow customers and staff a time to decompress during the Christmas period.” Asked if he was tempted to make a purchase, Mr Robinson added: “As a vegan it holds no appeal to me!” Mike Chalmers, a devout Christian from Chippenham, Wiltshire, was slightly less critical after spotting a display entitled: “Celebrate this Easter with Cadbury.” Mr Chalmers, 44, said: “Christmas and Easter are the two centrepoints of the Christian good news story, so it’s no bad thing to see the connections. It’s about more than shapes of chocolate, though!” Marketing consultant Andrew Wallis admitted he was surprised to see Easter eggs in the Co-op in Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, but added it also illustrates “forward-thinking” from big businesses. “It made me reflect on how big brands are always thinking ahead and planning early,” the 54-year-old from the Isle of Man, who provides marketing advice to the fitness industry, told PA. “My message to retailers would be: while planning ahead is important, it’s also essential to be mindful of consumer sentiment. Some might feel it’s too early for seasonal products like this, but others might see it as a sign of forward-thinking. Striking the right balance is key to keeping customers happy.”

‘They’ve not even managed to shift the Christmas chocolates yet,’ remarked one customer. Shoppers have been left bemused after spotting Easter eggs on supermarket shelves before New Year’s Eve. With Easter Sunday falling on April 20 next year, customers shared their confusion on social media after finding chocolate eggs and hot cross buns already for sale in shops including Morrisons, Tesco and Asda. One user, @Jingle1991, shared an image of Malteser Bunnies in Sainsbury’s on Christmas Eve and pointed out: “Jesus hasn’t even been born yet.” Meanwhile, Gary Evans from Margate shared a shot of Creme Eggs on display in Morrisons in Margate on Boxing Day. “I just think its crazy that everything is so superficial and meaninglessly commercial... (there’s) something quite frantic about it,” the 66-year-old told the PA news agency. Joseph Robinson found Easter confectionary including Cadbury Mini Eggs, and themed Kit-Kat and Kinder Surprise products at his local Morrisons in Stoke-on-Trent on Friday evening. “It’s funny, as they’ve not even managed to shift the Christmas chocolates off the shelves yet and they’re already stocking for Easter,” the 35-year-old admin support worker told PA. “I wish that Supermarkets weren’t so blatantly consumerist-driven and would actually allow customers and staff a time to decompress during the Christmas period.” Asked if he was tempted to make a purchase, Mr Robinson added: “As a vegan it holds no appeal to me!” Mike Chalmers, a devout Christian from Chippenham, Wiltshire, was slightly less critical after spotting a display entitled: “Celebrate this Easter with Cadbury.” “Christmas and Easter are the two centrepoints of the Christian good news story so it’s no bad thing to see the connections,” the 44-year-old said. “It’s about more than shapes of chocolate though!” Marketing consultant Andrew Wallis admitted he was surprised to see Easter eggs in the Co-op in Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, but added it also illustrates “forward-thinking” from big businesses. “It made me reflect on how big brands are always thinking ahead and planning early,” the 54-year-old from the Isle of Man, who provides marketing advice to the fitness industry, told PA. “My message to retailers would be: while planning ahead is important, it’s also essential to be mindful of consumer sentiment. “Some might feel it’s too early for seasonal products like this but others might see it as a sign of forward-thinking. “Striking the right balance is key to keeping customers happy.”

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A fragile ceasefire in Lebanon has brought relief to many after weeks of intense conflict, reported . Over 3,500 Lebanese citizens have been killed in Israeli strikes, with more than a million displaced. As families cautiously return to devastated homes, the ceasefire is seen as a respite rather than a resolution. Related Story: In Israel, opinions are divided. Some officials criticize the ceasefire, believing it prevents further action against Hezbollah. Northern Israeli towns, heavily evacuated during the fighting, remain ghost towns. Polls reveal public skepticism, with many doubting Hezbollah’s defeat or the ceasefire’s durability. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the pause, citing military achievements, including weakening Hezbollah and severing its ties to Gaza. The decision also allows Israel to regroup and focus on Iran, Hezbollah’s key backer. The ceasefire reflects broader regional tensions. Hezbollah and Iran seek recovery after suffering strategic losses, including the assassination of key leaders. Yet the situation remains volatile, with fears of escalation in Gaza and doubts about lasting peace. Related Story: With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, the Middle East awaits his policies, which could reshape dynamics. Optimists foresee diplomatic outreach, while others fear further conflict and the potential collapse of Palestinian aspirations for statehood. The Lebanon ceasefire offers temporary relief but underscores the region’s entrenched struggles, with fundamental political conflicts unresolved.It’s a bedrock fact of the American justice system that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. That being said, unless we’re being lied to on a massive scale by a media that has no reason to lie in this case, Luigi Mangione doesn’t seem especially innocent. He supposedly that seemed to point to a motive in killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on Dec. 4. He left which would also point to a motive. He, according to reports, also left near the scene of the crime, along with shell casings. The murder was caught on camera, for Pete’s sake. And yet, several experts have noted that he might be found not guilty by a jury — not because the state didn’t prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that he killed Thompson, but that a cult of hero worship has sprung up around him, so much so that several legal experts have floated the idea of jury nullification happening in his trial. For instance, take CNN legal commentator Elie Honig; while Honig said he “wouldn’t necessarily lose sleep” over the online fame has garnered, it made him “nervous” about the possibility of jury nullification. For the unfamiliar, this is the process whereby a member or members of a jury — in some cases, entire juries — disregard the facts of the case to either deliberately reach a verdict that doesn’t align with the facts presented in the courtroom or create a deadlock that ends in a mistrial. “For sure, this is the highest risk of nullification that I have seen in a long time, given the fame and fandom that this guy has somehow gained over social media,” Honig said on Tuesday, according to . Free my man Luigi is too fine to be locked away for life let him go he didn’t do nothing 🥴 😭 — 𐚁 (@bemadgirl) “Free Luigi Mangione” seen in Camberwell, London, UK!! International support of Luigi is going strong 💪 — CEO Slayer (@CEO_Slayers) “But it’s important to keep in mind, there are checks in place, first of all, the jury selection process,” he added. “People who are overtly biased in his favor, people who have posted on social media, that kind of thing, they will be weeded out,” Honig said. “They will never even make it onto a jury. The other thing is, the whole trial process has the effect of sort of forcing people to get serious. “It’s really hard to sit through weeks worth of overwhelming evidence that this person shot his victim in the back and then just say, ah, heck with it, I kind of like this guy or I saw some social media meme. So it’s always in play, but I think it’s important to understand we do have processes that sort of filter that kind of thing out.” Former prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney Joel Cohen, a professor at and Cardozo law schools, also expressed his concerns for jury nullification in a piece for published Friday. Cohen worried that those with a secret affection for the alleged killer might, in fact, be able to work their way onto a jury despite being “overtly biased,” as Honig put it. “There are far too many among us whose inner voice allows them to somehow convince themselves that UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had it coming — that Thompson deserved to be murdered, either because he was himself directly guilty of some insurance coverage denial or was a tangible proxy for a heartless industry that leaves its insured out to dry,” Cohen wrote. “And, if secretly rooting for Luigi Mangione, now charged with murder, is not enough, too many publicly protest the prosecution of Mangione or make deposits to his prison commissary account to help fund his defense. We shouldn’t then be surprised, then, if Mangione admirers somehow manage to steal their way onto a jury slated to try him for the murder. Do we find ourselves in a new moment of the stealth juror, and if we do, what then is the fallout?” Cohen also felt there was “no time in recent history where the media has been as fixated on an arrest and prosecution, and the possibility of nullification lurking as a real potential threat for prosecutors in jury selection.” “Despite the growing mountain of evidence against Mangione, the hold-out juror might calmly drink their burnt coffee in a dusty jury deliberation room and explain to the other ’11 Angry Men’ or women that “I simply don’t believe he shot Thompson and you can’t make me think he did, no matter how hard you try.’ That is, if the nullifier/s even feel the need to utter any defense for their recalcitrance,” he wrote. Furthermore, there’s the undeniable fact that “is young, handsome, fit — not unimportant in this context, given the social media explosion on the topic of his physical appearance,” Cohen wrote. “Make no mistake, jury nullification, like it or not, is as American as apple pie: Courts recognize that jurors surely have the power to nullify, even if not the right,” he wrote. “Let’s hope that the flames now being fanned by social media, fury over health care and somewhat short-sighted prosecutors don’t ultimately leave us engrossed with the rehashing of nullified verdicts, rather than having the opportunity to reflect on the loss of Brian Thompson, a man who, by all accounts, was a good man and father from the Midwest who simply didn’t deserve to be murdered in cold blood.” Hopefully, this is what sinks in to a jury: Social media hagiographies of an alleged psychopathic murderer are one thing, but sitting on a jury and doing it is quite another. This case should be about the facts, not about sickos who have turned their grievances against our broken health care system into an excuse for . Let’s hope and pray that ends up being the case. We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. .

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