Convicted fraudster who had sentence commuted by Trump gets 37 years for new fraud conviction

Eliyahu ‘Eli’ Weinstein, a New Jersey man previously pardoned by Donald Trump in 2021, has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison for defrauding investors out of $35 million. The ruling was made by US District Judge Michael Shipp in Trenton, who also ordered Weinstein to pay $44,294,803 in restitution immediately. Weinstein, 51, from Lakewood, was known as Mike Konig and had his earlier sentence commuted by Trump, but now faces significant legal consequences for his fraudulent activities.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged a $1 trillion investment in the US economy during a meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. This commitment marks a significant increase in Saudi investment in the United States, reflecting the strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about bilateral cooperation and economic partnerships.

A New Jersey judge has ordered Seton Hall University to release a comprehensive 20,000-page internal investigation report concerning clergy sex abuse at the Catholic institution. This report, which the university allegedly concealed from survivors for years, is now mandated to be made public, highlighting the ongoing issues of accountability and transparency within religious organizations regarding abuse cases.

A federal judge overseeing the criminal case against U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver has instructed attorneys from the Trump administration to provide text messages from authorities related to her tumultuous visit to an immigration detention center in New Jersey. This visit has resulted in charges alleging that McIver assaulted officers during the incident.