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Liberal Candidate Paul Chiang Steps Down Amid Controversy

Paul Chiang, a Liberal candidate in the Markham-Unionville riding, has announced his resignation following backlash over comments he made regarding a Conservative opponent, Joe Tay. Chiang suggested that individuals could claim a bounty offered by Hong Kong authorities by turning Tay over to the Chinese consulate. This statement, made during a press conference in January, sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns about foreign interference in Canadian politics. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has since launched an investigation into the matter, citing potential threats to Canada's democratic processes. Chiang issued an apology, calling his remarks a "deplorable lapse in judgment," but the controversy persisted. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre condemned the comments, stating that they endangered Tay's safety and sent a chilling message to the community. Chiang's resignation comes as Liberal leader Mark Carney faces mounting pressure to address ...
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Trump’s Lawyers Seek to Set Aside Hush Money Conviction After Supreme Court Ruling

 

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have requested that the New York judge overseeing his hush money trial set aside his conviction and delay his sentencing, which is scheduled for next week. The request comes in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity. 

Trump was convicted in New York on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to an attempt to cover up a hush money payment to a porn actor just before the 2016 presidential election. The Supreme Court’s decision confirmed a position the defense raised earlier in the case, arguing that some evidence should have been excluded due to immunity protections. The Manhattan district attorney’s office has not commented on the matter.



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