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Trump Pardonee, Epstein Ties, & Olympic Scandal

A Florida man who received a pardon from former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot was later convicted of multiple state charges of child molestation and indecent exposure, according to NPR News. Andrew Paul Johnson's conviction, stemming from charges in Florida, highlights a complex intersection of political actions and criminal behavior.

Johnson's pardon, granted by Trump, related to his participation in the January 6th riot. However, following the pardon, Johnson was charged with and convicted of child molestation and exposing himself to children. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office was involved in the case, as reported by NPR News.

In other news, a new study published in The Journal of Politics found that "Gaybourhoods" boost LGB voter turnout. According to Phys.org, when the share of LGB residents in a neighborhood increases by just one percentage point, LGB residents become 1.56 percentage points more likely to vote compared to heterosexual residents.

Meanwhile, multiple controversies continue to unfold. Time reported on scrutiny surrounding Keir Starmer, Instagram's defense against child harm claims, and Joe Rogan's discussion of political conformity. The handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case by the Department of Justice, the cheating confession of Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid, and the continued leadership of Casey Wasserman for the 2028 Olympics despite Epstein connections are also under scrutiny, according to Time.

Sky News reported that Laegreid's ex-girlfriend responded to his public confession of cheating, stating his actions are "hard to forgive" despite his apology. Laegreid admitted to infidelity during a live interview at the Winter Olympics after winning a bronze medal, expressing regret for losing her and overshadowing his teammate's gold medal win.

Also, authorities identified 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar as the suspect in a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, that resulted in eight fatalities and over 25 injuries, according to NPR Politics. The suspect, who had prior mental health contact with police, was found dead after the attack, which also involved the deaths of her mother and stepbrother at their home.

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