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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Judge lets Trump administration drop criminal case against MS-13 suspect in favor of deportation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — A federal judge is allowing the Trump administration to abandon its criminal case against an alleged national leader of the violent MS-13 gang and instead move to deport him, but is giving the man's lawyer time to try to block him from being whisked out of the country. During a hearing Tuesday, U.S. Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick turned down a request from an attorney for Henrry Villatoro Santos that the government be required to explain in detail its plans for seeking the Salvadoran man's deportation. Defense lawyer Muhammad Elsayed also asked that the administration be required to provide an assurance that Villatoro Santos would not be rapidly expelled from the country under the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely used legal authority President Donald Trump recently invoked against another gang, Tren de Aragua. 'All we are asking for from the government is a very simple commitment,' Elsayed said. He noted that Attorney General Pam Bondi, present during the 'high-profile spectacle' of his client's arrest, later said the government was seeking he be 'immediately deported.' After attending the arrest along with a Fox News TV crew, Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel joined Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin at a press conference where she called Villatoro Santos one of the top three leaders of MS-13 in the U.S. and its top figure on the East Coast. She accused him of overseeing violent crimes but did not detail any criminal record on his part. Elsayed said the government's actions indicated his client would be expelled from the U.S. to El Salvador's anti-terrorism prison, known as CECOT. 'No one has ever made it out of that prison,' the lawyer said. After the March 27 arrest, prosecutors filed a single felony charge against Villatoro Santos, 24, for being a foreigner in possession of a firearm. An immigration agent said in an affidavit that officers discovered a total of four firearms, two silencers and ammunition. Fitzpatrick said it wasn't his role to probe into the reasons for the U.S. government's decision to drop the criminal case. 'The court cannot and should not second guess decisions that are uniquely prosecutorial in nature,' Fitzpatrick said, noting that the prosecution indicated that the government decided to pursue deportation instead. 'I think going beyond that is an improper intrusion into the executive branch.' 'I think the government certainly has a right to terminate this case,' the judge added. However, Fitzpatrick said that he would hold the criminal case open through Friday before dismissing it. That will allow Elsayed to file a separate suit that seeks to block the Department of Homeland Security from deporting Villatoro Santos outside the usual immigration process, the judge said. Villatoro Santos, wearing a dark green jail jumpsuit, was present for the hearing. He listened to the proceedings through a Spanish interpreter but did not address the court. Elsayed declined to comment to reporters after the hearing.
Politico
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Politico
Judge lets Trump administration drop criminal case against MS-13 suspect in favor of deportation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — A federal judge is allowing the Trump administration to abandon its criminal case against an alleged national leader of the violent MS-13 gang and instead move to deport him, but is giving the man's lawyer time to try to block him from being whisked out of the country. During a hearing Tuesday, U.S. Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick turned down a request from an attorney for Henrry Villatoro Santos that the government be required to explain in detail its plans for seeking the Salvadoran man's deportation. Defense lawyer Muhammad Elsayed also asked that the administration be required to provide an assurance that Villatoro Santos would not be rapidly expelled from the country under the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely used legal authority President Donald Trump recently invoked against another gang, Tren de Aragua. 'All we are asking for from the government is a very simple commitment,' Elsayed said. He noted that Attorney General Pam Bondi, present during the 'high-profile spectacle' of his client's arrest, later said the government was seeking he be 'immediately deported.' After attending the arrest along with a Fox News TV crew, Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel joined Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin at a press conference where she called Villatoro Santos one of the top three leaders of MS-13 in the U.S. and its top figure on the East Coast. She accused him of overseeing violent crimes but did not detail any criminal record on his part. Elsayed said the government's actions indicated his client would be expelled from the U.S. to El Salvador's anti-terrorism prison, known as CECOT. 'No one has ever made it out of that prison,' the lawyer said. After the March 27 arrest, prosecutors filed a single felony charge against Villatoro Santos, 24, for being a foreigner in possession of a firearm. An immigration agent said in an affidavit that officers discovered a total of four firearms, two silencers and ammunition. Fitzpatrick said it wasn't his role to probe into the reasons for the U.S. government's decision to drop the criminal case. 'The court cannot and should not second guess decisions that are uniquely prosecutorial in nature,' Fitzpatrick said, noting that the prosecution indicated that the government decided to pursue deportation instead. 'I think going beyond that is an improper intrusion into the executive branch.' 'I think the government certainly has a right to terminate this case,' the judge added. However, Fitzpatrick said that he would hold the criminal case open through Friday before dismissing it. That will allow Elsayed to file a separate suit that seeks to block the Department of Homeland Security from deporting Villatoro Santos outside the usual immigration process, the judge said. Villatoro Santos, wearing a dark green jail jumpsuit, was present for the hearing. He listened to the proceedings through a Spanish interpreter but did not address the court. Elsayed declined to comment to reporters after the hearing.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kimberly Guilfoyle, nominee for ambassador to Greece: About Trump Jr.'s ex-fiancee, her new job
Kimberly Guilfoyle, former fiancee of Donald Trump Jr., will be living the Greek life — when her new position announced by his father officially starts. When photos surfaced online of Donald Trump Jr. kissing socialite Bettina Anderson, it made global news. Then his dad, President Donald Trump, announced days later that Guilfoyle would be his new ambassador to Greece during his second administration. That made global news, too. However, it's been more than two months since Donald Trump's inauguration and months after Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. called off their engagement. Is Guilfoyle, a former Fox News TV personality and member of Donald Trump's inner circle, headed to Greece? When does the ambassadorship start? It could be soon. Recently, Guilfoyle participated in a Greek Independence Day celebration at the White House with President Donald Trump. She shared footage of her March 24 speech to her social networks with one caption stating, 'Today, we celebrate and cherish our rich history and ensuring bond, the United States and Greece.' Here's what we know. Donald Trump Jr., the eldest child of Donald Trump and the late Ivana Trump, was born on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 1977. His siblings are Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump, half-sister Tiffany Trump born to Donald Trump and Marla Maples, and half-brother Barron Trump, born to Donald and Melania Trump. Donald Trump Jr. previously was married to former model Vanessa Trump from 2005 to 2018. They have five children: Kai Madison Trump, Donald Trump III, Tristan Trump, Spencer Trump and Chloe Trump. Currently, Vanessa Trump is dating golf legend and Donald Trump's longtime friend, Tiger Woods. Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle started dating in 2018 after his divorce was finalized from Vanessa Trump. The pair were engaged and bought a house together in 2021 and split sometime in 2024. In December 2024, Donald Trump Jr. was publicly spotted with model Bettina Anderson of Palm Beach, Florida. The pair attended Donald and Melania Trump's annual New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, Inauguration Day 2025 festivities in Washington, D.C., and Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans with the Trump family. Cheese! Donald Trump Jr., Bettina Anderson are 'Instagram official' after Super Bowl Sunday posts Kimberly Guilfoyle is a former model, attorney and Fox News host from San Francisco, California. She's been a familiar face in the Trump circle since 2018. Guilfoyle previously appeared on "The Five" and "Outnumbered" on Fox News. Before her relationship with Donald Trump Jr., Guilfoyle was previously married to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, for four years while he was the mayor of San Francisco. They divorced in 2006, and she married furniture heir Eric Villency the same year. They had a son, Ronan Villency, but divorced in 2009. In December 2024, photos of Donald Trump Jr. and Palm Beach, Florida, socialite Bettina Anderson were published online. Days later, Donald Trump appointed Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece. According to an April 2, 2025, record search, Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle's home in Jupiter is off the market and both names appear on property records. On Dec. 10, 2024, then-President-elect Donald Trump nominated Kimberly Guilfoyle, his son Donald Trump Jr.'s former fiancee, to be US ambassador to Greece. A Senate confirmation is required, but as of April 2, 2025, one has not been scheduled. Guilfoyle's Instagram description mentions her new post: "Public figure. Appointed by President Donald J. Trump as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece." Ambassadors typically are based at the U.S. embassy of the host country, or in this case, 91 Vasilisis Sophias Ave., 10160 Athens, Greece. Though she and Donald Trump Jr. are no longer dating, Guilfoyle continues to be a strong champion for his father and uses her various platforms − her X presence, Instagram and Rumble podcast − to spread Trump administration news. Recently, Guilfoyle: received an award at a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump's private club (see below) attended Inauguration Day 2025 events in Washington, D.C. (along with Donald Trump Jr., his ex-wife Vanessa Trump and their children, and his girlfriend Bettina Anderson) attended Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana, as did the Trump family (including Donald Trump Jr., three of his children and Anderson) attended Palm Beach, Florida, society functions and galas George Tsunis served as US ambassador to Greece from 2022 to 2025. He was nominated by former President Joe Biden on Oct. 8, 2021, then confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 10, 2022. He began serving as ambassador to Greece on May 10, 2022, until Jan. 20, 2025, the date of President Donald Trump's inauguration. During his term, Tsunis had frequently posted messages under the @USambassadorGR handle on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. On Jan. 17, 2025, he delivered a farewell tweet: "Serving as U.S. Ambassador to Greece has been the honor of a lifetime. As a Greek-American, returning to serve in the land where my parents were born has made this journey even more meaningful. The philoxenia, wisdom, and enduring spirit that shaped my childhood were magnificently strengthened during my time here. Every corner of Greece − from its storied past to its bright future − has offered lessons in leadership and friendship I will carry forever. Our Chargé d'Affaires Maria Olson will assume leadership on January 20 and continue advancing our shared goals. Please continue following @USEmbassyAthens for updates on our vital bilateral relationship." As of April 2, 2025, there has been no mentions of Kimberly Guilfoyle's appointment on the official X handles for the Greece ambassador and the U.S. Embassy in Athens account, except for the Greek Independence Day celebration on March 24, 2025, at the White House. On Instagram, the U.S. Embassy in Athens account has posted a Reel about Inauguration Day and a photo of Super Bowl LIX, which Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle and Bettina Anderson attended. Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Is Kimberly Guilfoyle, ex-fiancee of Trump Jr., ambassador to Greece?
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kimberly Guilfoyle, ambassador to Greece: Info about Trump Jr.'s ex-fiancee and her new job
When photos surfaced online of Donald Trump Jr. kissing socialite Bettina Anderson, it made global news. Then Donald Trump announced days later that Kimberly Guilfoyle, former fiancee of Donald Trump Jr., would be his new ambassador to Greece during his administration. That made global news, too. However, it's been more than a month since President Donald Trump's inauguration and months after Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. called off their engagement. Is Guilfoyle, a former Fox News TV personality and member of Donald Trump's inner circle, headed to Greece? When does the ambassadorship start? Here's what we know. Donald Trump Jr., the eldest child of Donald Trump and the late Ivana Trump, was born on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 1977. His siblings are Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump, half-sister Tiffany Trump born to Donald Trump and Marla Maples, and half-brother Barron Trump, born to Donald and Melania Trump. Donald Trump Jr. previously was married to former model Vanessa Trump from 2005 to 2018. They have five children: Kai Madison Trump, Donald Trump III, Tristan Trump, Spencer Trump and Chloe Trump. Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle started dating in 2018 after his divorce was finalized from Vanessa Trump. The pair were engaged and bought a house together in 2021 and split sometime in 2024. In December 2024, Donald Trump Jr. was publicly spotted with model Bettina Anderson of Palm Beach, Florida. The pair attended Donald and Melania Trump's annual New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, Inauguration Day 2025 festivities in Washington, D.C., and Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans with the Trump family. Cheese! Donald Trump Jr., Bettina Anderson are 'Instagram official' after Super Bowl Sunday posts Kimberly Guilfoyle is a former model, attorney and Fox News host from San Francisco, California. She's been a familiar face in the Trump circle since 2018. Guilfoyle previously appeared on "The Five" and "Outnumbered" on Fox News. Before her relationship with Donald Trump Jr., Guilfoyle was previously married to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, for four years while he was the mayor of San Francisco. They divorced in 2006, and she married furniture heir Eric Villency the same year. They had a son, Ronan Villency, but divorced in 2009. In December 2024, photos of Donald Trump Jr. and Palm Beach, Florida, socialite Bettina Anderson were published online. Days later, Donald Trump appointed Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece. According to a Feb. 25, 2025, record search, Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle's home in Jupiter is off the market and both names appear on property records. On Dec. 10, 2024, then-President-elect Donald Trump nominated Kimberly Guilfoyle, his son Donald Trump Jr.'s former fiancee, to be US ambassador to Greece. A Senate confirmation is required, but as of Feb. 25, 2025, one has not been scheduled. Guilfoyle's Instagram description mentions her new post: "Public figure. Appointed by President Donald J. Trump as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece." Ambassadors typically are based at the U.S. embassy of the host country, or in this case, 91 Vasilisis Sophias Ave., 10160 Athens, Greece. Though she and Donald Trump Jr. are no longer dating, Guilfoyle continues to be a strong champion for his father and uses her various platforms − her X presence, Instagram and Rumble podcast − to spread Trump administration news. Recently, Guilfoyle: attended Inauguration Day 2025 events in Washington, D.C. (along with Donald Trump Jr., his ex-wife Vanessa Trump and their children, and his girlfriend Bettina Anderson) attended Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana, as did the Trump family (including Donald Trump Jr., three of his children and Anderson) attended Palm Beach, Florida, society functions and galas George Tsunis served as US ambassador to Greece from 2022 to 2025. He was nominated by former President Joe Biden on Oct. 8, 2021, then confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 10, 2022. He began serving as ambassador to Greece on May 10, 2022, until Jan. 20, 2025, the date of President Donald Trump's inauguration. During his term, Tsunis had frequently posted messages under the @USambassadorGR handle on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. On Jan. 17, 2025, he delivered a farewell tweet: "Serving as U.S. Ambassador to Greece has been the honor of a lifetime. As a Greek-American, returning to serve in the land where my parents were born has made this journey even more meaningful. The philoxenia, wisdom, and enduring spirit that shaped my childhood were magnificently strengthened during my time here. Every corner of Greece − from its storied past to its bright future − has offered lessons in leadership and friendship I will carry forever. Our Chargé d'Affaires Maria Olson will assume leadership on January 20 and continue advancing our shared goals. Please continue following @USEmbassyAthens for updates on our vital bilateral relationship." As of Feb. 25, 2025, there have been no mentions of Kimberly Guilfoyle's appointment on the official X handles for the Greece ambassador and the U.S. Embassy in Athens account. On Instagram, the U.S. Embassy in Athens account has posted a Reel about Inauguration Day and a photo of Super Bowl LIX, which Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle and Bettina Anderson attended. Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Is Kimberly Guilfoyle, ex-fiancee of Trump Jr., ambassador to Greece?
South China Morning Post
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Emma DiGiovine, current wife of conservative Fox host Jesse Watters?
Meet Fox News TV host Jesse Watters' second wife, Emma DiGiovine, who's 14 years his junior. Photos: @emmawatters__/Instagram, @livavilesbeauty/Instagram Fame and celebrity Fox News conservative commentator Jesse Watters shocked no one when he continued his attacks on former US vice-president Kamala Harris, as well as her husband, Doug Emhoff , in a recent episode of Jesse Watters Primetime . Reacting to photographs released by the New York Post of the couple shopping in Westwood, Los Angeles, he quipped, 'What kind of man gets up in the morning and says, 'I'm going to go grocery shopping with my wife'?' Jesse Watters hosting Jesse Watters Primetime on the Fox News Channel last month. via AFP The comment was met with vitriol from netizens, including ex-Republican politician Joe Walsh, who asserted, 'Only a very weak, insecure man would ask a question like that.' Elsewhere on social media, Watters' own love life was brought into question, particularly his controversial relationship with second wife, Emma, with whom he attended Donald Trump's inauguration last month. What do we know about Emma DiGiovine, who is 14 years her husband's junior? What does Emma DiGiovine do for work? Emma DiGiovine previously worked at Fox News alongside her husband, Jesse Watters. Photo: @emmawatters__/Instagram According to Heavy, Emma DiGiovine graduated from Fairfield University, Connecticut, where she studied journalism. During her college years, she briefly worked as a model. She was also part of Fairfield's dance ensemble and student association, where she served as director of marketing. After a spell as an intern with TV network Showtime she landed a job at Fox News as an associate producer, working on the show Watters' World . According to celebrity-news channel Nicki Swift, the New Jersey native is a trained ballerina and is involved with the non-profit organisation Hope Through Education, for economically disadvantaged children, as an honorary board member. She previously ran a short-lived lifestyle blog. With Emma, Jesse Watters cheated on his first wife Watters and DiGiovine married the same year he divorced his first wife, Noelle Inguagiato. Photo: @emmawatters__/Instagram
