Main Celeb News You Can’t Miss This Week
- January 5th, 2025: Melania Trump got a new documentary from Jeff Bezos for $40 million. Critics argue that is the new way to pay to play in the Trump administration.
- January 6th, 2025: Demi Moore won an award and we were gifted an amazing speech. She looked amazing by the way, too. She was called a pop corn actress. (see video below).
- January 7th, 2025: Palisades Fires. There is major devastation likely to cause over $50 billion damage: https://celebchai.wordpress.com/2025/01/11/los-angeles-fires-meghan/
- January 8th, 2025: The fires continued in Los Angeles inspiring a lot of fund raising, community, and compassion. See 3.
- January 9th, 2025: State Funeral for President Carter who joined his wife in heaven. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/jimmy-carter-funeral-schedule-guide-attendees-service-time-rcna186196
- January 10th, 2025: President Trump is a convicted felon and got an unconditional discharge. He is still a felon.
- MELANIA TRUMP
2. DEMI MOORE
3. FIRES
Summary of Wildfires in Los Angeles County (January 8, 2025):
- Palisades Fire
- Start Date: January 7, 2025
- Size: 17,234 acres
- Containment: 0%
- Details: The largest fire in the region, destroying hundreds of structures in Pacific Palisades. Over 800 personnel are deployed to combat the blaze, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds.
- Eaton Fire
- Start Date: January 7, 2025
- Size: 10,600 acres
- Containment: 0%
- Details: Burning in Altadena and Pasadena, it has claimed two civilian lives and caused the closure of 10 school districts due to hazardous conditions.
- Hurst Fire
- Start Date: January 7, 2025
- Size: 855 acres
- Containment: 10%
- Details: Located north of the I-210 Foothill Freeway, it is partially contained with 300 personnel working to limit further spread.
- Sunset Fire
- Start Date: January 8, 2025
- Size: 60 acres
- Containment: 0%
- Details: Threatened the Hollywood Hills, forcing evacuations near iconic sites like the TCL Chinese Theatre. Evacuations have since been rescinded.
4. PRESIDENT CARTER
5. PRESIDENT TRUMP FELON
Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge for 34 felony counts of falsifying business records on January 10, 2025. This sentence imposes no penalties, such as prison or parole, as the judge determined incarceration or probation was not in the public interest. Trump, maintaining his innocence, called the trial a political witch hunt and intends to appeal.
The conviction stems from actions before his presidency and does not qualify for immunity under the Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling, which protects presidents only for official acts. Trump’s attempts to block the sentencing were denied by both New York’s highest court and the U.S. Supreme Court, which noted the minimal burden of an unconditional discharge.
The judge, Justice Juan Merchan, considered Trump’s re-election and broader public interests in issuing this sentence. The decision allows Trump to pursue appellate options, as final judgment is necessary for appeals. The unique circumstances of this case highlight the judicial discretion in sentencing and its intersection with Trump’s political and legal standing.
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