2 months ago
A defense lawyer representing "manosphere" influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Romania said in a court filing Tuesday a new indictment by Romanian prosecutors may be "imminent," possibly adding to the mounting legal troubles the Tates are facing as they remain detained in Florida pending extradition to the United Kingdom.
Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently jailed in Florida while the United Kingdom seeks to extradite them. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)
Eugen Constantin Vidineac, the Tates' defense lawyer in Romania, said in a Tuesday filing in Florida federal court a new Romanian indictment is "imminent," noting he expects prosecutors to issue charges "concerning Andrew in early September 2026."
The Tates were previously indicted in Romania in 2023 on charges of forming an organized crime group and human trafficking, but a judge sent the indictment back to prosecutors in December 2024, saying the case did not meet certain requirements to go to trial.
Vidineac argued the Tates should be released from Florida jail on bail, saying it has been "impossible" to meet with them to discuss their Romanian case.
#prosecutors
Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently jailed in Florida while the United Kingdom seeks to extradite them. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)
Eugen Constantin Vidineac, the Tates' defense lawyer in Romania, said in a Tuesday filing in Florida federal court a new Romanian indictment is "imminent," noting he expects prosecutors to issue charges "concerning Andrew in early September 2026."
The Tates were previously indicted in Romania in 2023 on charges of forming an organized crime group and human trafficking, but a judge sent the indictment back to prosecutors in December 2024, saying the case did not meet certain requirements to go to trial.
Vidineac argued the Tates should be released from Florida jail on bail, saying it has been "impossible" to meet with them to discuss their Romanian case.
#prosecutors
2 months ago
This weekend, downtown Washington, D.C., will trade ***** per-to-bumper traffic for street racing, with the NTT IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix race.
Sunday's race, which will be 250 miles long in honor of America's 250th birthday, will be the second-longest circuit race in IndyCar history.
It's the 15th race in an 18-race championship. Drivers will participate in a two-day competition, with practice drives Saturday before a 5 p.m. EDT qualifying race. The qualifiers will determine starting order for the 1 p.m. EDT final race on Sunday.
The U.S. Capitol is seen beyond a race car staged on the National Mall ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Washington. | Julia Demaree Nikhinson
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January authorizing the race as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
#indycar
Sunday's race, which will be 250 miles long in honor of America's 250th birthday, will be the second-longest circuit race in IndyCar history.
It's the 15th race in an 18-race championship. Drivers will participate in a two-day competition, with practice drives Saturday before a 5 p.m. EDT qualifying race. The qualifiers will determine starting order for the 1 p.m. EDT final race on Sunday.
The U.S. Capitol is seen beyond a race car staged on the National Mall ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Washington. | Julia Demaree Nikhinson
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January authorizing the race as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
#indycar
2 months ago
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5 months ago
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Forecasters with The Weather Channel warned of rain, wind, and mosquitoes on the South Lawn of the White House Sunday as crowds planned to pack the makeshift arena for President Donald Trump’s birthday UFC fights.
More than 4,000 spectators were expected for UFC Freedom 250, with an additional 85,000-plus people expected for the viewing party at the nearby Ellipse.
But The Weather Channel painted a “chaotic” weather scene for the fights that are scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. E.T.
“UFC Freedom 250 is facing a chaotic weather setup on the White House South Lawn, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and wind gusts up to 34 mph threatening to delay the outdoor fights,” The Weather Channel posted to X.
Forecasters with The Weather Channel warned of rain, wind, and mosquitoes on the South Lawn of the White House Sunday as crowds planned to pack the makeshift arena for President Donald Trump’s birthday UFC fights.
More than 4,000 spectators were expected for UFC Freedom 250, with an additional 85,000-plus people expected for the viewing party at the nearby Ellipse.
But The Weather Channel painted a “chaotic” weather scene for the fights that are scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. E.T.
“UFC Freedom 250 is facing a chaotic weather setup on the White House South Lawn, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and wind gusts up to 34 mph threatening to delay the outdoor fights,” The Weather Channel posted to X.
