Former Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki was charged with exceeding his authority for attempting to hold the 2020 presidential election solely by postal vote during the Covid-19 pandemic, costing taxpayers 70 million Zlotys. He waived his immunity, calling the case political persecution. The election was later held at polling stations, and a court ruled his decision violated legal provisions.
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Logan Guminski, a 27-year-old Florida woman, was arrested for engaging in sexual activity with a Chihuahua and selling the explicit content online. Investigators found multiple videos on her phone, and she admitted to selling one video for $500. She was released on a $10,000 bond.
A 46-year-old Florida man, Shannon Depararro Atkins, was arrested for making threats against President Trump on social media. He was found with cocaine during a traffic stop and faces drug possession and second-degree felony charges for threatening to kill, cause harm, or execute a terrorist act. He acknowledged creating the threatening posts and is currently detained.
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