Who’s guilty…Alex Murdaugh. Yesterday, the disgraced South Carolina lawyer was convicted of murdering his wife and son. The Murdaugh murder trial dominated news headlines and became the subject of podcasts and documentaries. The Murdaughs were a well-connected family in South Carolina who served as state prosecutors for generations. In June 2021, Murdaugh called the police saying he found his 52-year-old wife and 22-year-old son shot to death near the family’s dog kennels. But it wasn’t until July 2022 that Murdaugh was indicted for the double murder. He pleaded not guilty. During a five-week trial, the defense questioned his alibi and argued that only Alex Murdaugh — who was reportedly swimming in debt — had the financial motive to kill. Murdaugh’s lawyer blamed the lies he told in his alibi on his drug addiction. Yesterday, amid a long list of circumstantial evidence, a South Carolina jury found him guilty. What’s next: Murdaugh is set to be sentenced today. He faces 30 years to life. He also will stand trial for dozens of other criminal charges including alleged money laundering, tax evasion, drug trafficking, and insurance fraud. What's still top of mind…Jan 6. Yesterday, the Department of Justice told a federal appeals court that police officers should be allowed to sue former President Trump for the Jan 6 riot. Capitol Police officers and 11 members of Congress have been trying to hold Trump liable for injuries or damages caused during the insurrection, claiming Trump's words incited violence. The former president has tried to get these lawsuits dismissed in lower courts by arguing he has absolute immunity for his actions during his time in the Oval Office. Lower courts have told Trump that argument doesn't stand. Now, lawyers for the DOJ are saying Trump wouldn't have complete immunity, if his words are found to be an “incitement of imminent private violence.” However, they stayed away from using language that says Trump is liable for the riot. Now, it's up to a panel of judges to decide if the lawsuits can continue. …Oh and speaking of making big claims, the bipartisan House Ethics Committee launched a formal investigation into Rep. George Santos (R-NY). The congressman says he's cooperating with the probe. Who isn’t happy with the results…Peter Obi. Yesterday, the Nigerian presidential candidate said he plans to contest the election results. Earlier this week, Bola Tinubu, from the ruling All Progressives Congress party, won Nigeria’s closely watched presidential race with about 8.8 million votes. The country is Africa’s largest democracy and biggest economy. Many, including the European Union, said the election “lacked transparency.” At least 93 million people registered to vote, but only 87 million got an election card. To top it off, only 24 million valid votes were counted due to technical difficulties. Voters also reported intimidation, suppression, and violence at the polls. Now, Obi says he plans to “explore all legal and peaceful options” to prove that he won the election. Atiku Abubakar, who came in second place, later said he would also challenge the results in court. Why people are upset…A chocolate campaign. What’s not so neat…Jack Daniel’s whiskey vapor. | 