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i m sally bundock. a very warm welcome to the programme. we start in hong kong where the high profile trial of the former media tycoon and pro democracy campaigner jimmy lai has, in the last few hours, got under way. the 76 year old was originally arrested in 2020, accused of undermining the territory s national security through articles published in his apple daily newspaper and on social media. mr lai has been held in solitary confinement for the past three years since his writing was deemed to be illegal under new legislation imposed by beijing. security was tight around the court for the start of his trial. mr lai who is also a british citizen has pleaded not guilty to all charges. the united states and britain have condemned the trial and have urged the authorities in hong kong to release businessman. we ll be live outside the court in hong kong shortly. first, this report from our diplomatic correspondent james landale. jimmy lai used to be a powerful media bo ....
have gone out and arrested and deported him. this administration doesn t care because they want this border open and they are committed to open borders at all cost at this point. todd: you re watching fox and friends first s, i m todd piro. ashley: the case against francisco oropesa, he will be forced to answer for the deaths of this innocent family. brooke singman has breaking details. brooke: the illegal migrant accused of killing five was found hiding in a closet under a pile of laundry. agents from border patrol captured 38-year-old francisco oropesa, who faces five murder counts and being held on $5 million bond. jimmy paul, in charge of the case, says a tip led to yesterday s arrest. listen. the tip came in from the fbi tip line and we just want to thank the person who had the courage and bravery to call in the suspect s location. ashley: on top of that tip, oropesa s wife suspect had help in hiding. u.s. customs and border patrol troy miller releasin ....
cnn breaking news. welcome to the lead. we have some breaking news for you. i m jake tapper. moments ago, we learned there is a settlement a settlement in the high stakes trial between dominion voting systems and fox dominion was suing fox for $1.6 billion, saying that the network showed complete and utter disregard for truth and facts and accuracy. when they allowed guests and hosts to push false conspiracy theories that the 2020 election had been stolen from donald trump. cnn s oliver darcy is outside the courthouse in delaware. oliver. what do we know about the settlement? we know right now. the judge just announced actually moments ago, jake that this case has been settled out of court. we don t know any details about what happened. but there was this unexplained two hour delay in court proceedings. this settlement really comes right before the clock struck struck midnight jake opening statements were set to begin at 1 30. they did not as scheduled, and there was an ....
lead up to this moment, remember, a jury had been sworn in it was seated opening statements were ready to kick off at 1 30. but then there was that mysterious 2.5 hour delay and then the judge finally came out and said the parties have resolved their issues. in fact, the judge said that had the jury not been sworn in. the party s probably would not have resolved their issues. but that was a key factor. want you to take a listen to what one of the dominion attorneys had to say to us just moments ago here at the courthouse? the truth matters lies have consequences. over two years ago. a torrent of lies. sal s across america. into an alternative universe of conspiracy theories. causing grievous harm to dominion. in the country. today s settlement. 787,000,500. represents vindication. and accountability. lies have consequences. now, jake, the dominion attorneys. they came to the podium right after court let out. but the fox attorneys, they went down the street did not take ....
it kicked off when the fifth circuit judge kyle duncan was invited by the stanford law school federalist society to give a speech. when he started, this happened. you ve invited me to speak here. i ve been heckled nonstop. i m asking for your racism is showing. respect black women. keep in mind, these aren t kindergarteners with poopy pants. these are stanford law students with poopy pants. their dean is worse. a giant sack of poopy pants. i m uncomfortable because this event is tearing the fabric of this community that i care about and support. i have to ask myself, is the juice worth the squeeze. it s uncomfortable to say this to you as a person. it s uncomfortable to say that for many people here, your work has caused harm. oh, shut up. sorry. thank you. i ll take it. she s the victim or at least playing one because that s her job. she s stanford s associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion. although it should be diversity, inclusion and equity ....