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CBS News hires WSJ’s Forelle

Charles Forelle, who recently left his role as deputy editor at The Wall Street Journal, has been hired at CBS News in a similar capacity, reports Lachlan Cartwright of Breaker. Forelle had served as deputy editor in chief at The Journal since 2023.

His career at The Wall Street Journal spans over two decades, beginning as an intern in Boston where he covered education and technology companies. Forelle then took on reporting assignments in both the U.S. and Europe, demonstrating a wide range of expertise in financial and international news.

In 2006, he and his colleagues in Boston conducted an in-depth investigation into backdated stock options in corporate America. Their groundbreaking series earned the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.

Throughout his career, Forelle has received numerous prestigious honors, including the George Polk Award for business reporting, the Gerald Loeb Award, and the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting.

In 2007, Forelle moved to Brussels to cover European Union affairs and the European financial crisis. He was part of a team at The Journal that became a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 2011. That same year, he and his colleagues received the Overseas Press Club’s Bob Considine Award for international-affairs reporting, as well as the New York Press Club’s award for business reporting.

Forelle relocated to London in 2012 and advanced to Europe finance editor in 2015. By 2018, he had become the financial editor, overseeing The Wall Street Journal’s coverage of financial markets and the financial industry.

With his extensive experience and track record of award-winning journalism, Forelle’s move to CBS News marks a significant addition to their editorial team.
https://talkingbiznews.com/media-news/cbs-news-hires-wsjs-forelle/

Jack Smith calls Republicans’ bluff with request to testify — on one condition

Former special counsel Jack Smith is calling Republicans’ bluff, turning the tables Thursday by requesting to testify publicly in open hearings before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. Smith’s attorneys made the request this week in a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA).

“As described by various Senators, the toll data collection was narrowly tailored and limited to the four days from January 4, 2021 to January 7, 2021, with a focus on telephonic activity during the period immediately surrounding the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol,” Smith’s lawyers wrote.

Grassley has accused Smith of improperly spying on Republican lawmakers during the Department of Justice investigation and prosecution of President Donald Trump.

“I think it’s important that he’s speaking up in a way to kind of demystify what has been grossly misrepresented to the American people by the senators,” former FBI Deputy Director and CNN senior law enforcement analyst Andrew McCabe said Thursday on CNN’s *The Arena* with anchor Kasie Hunt.

In that testimony from a few weeks ago, McCabe explained, “Toll records are a very rudimentary kind of first step investigative technique in many, many, many, almost all investigations. And it’s typically done early in an investigation when you have an allegation and you’re trying to determine — you’re trying to vet an allegation to even see if there’s something worth investigating.”

He added, “So if someone comes to you, let’s say a situation like this, if someone makes an allegation that they have information that the president contacted a particular senator in the process of trying to stall the Congress’s work on certifying the election, one way to vet that information would be to get toll records, to see if there was actually telephonic contact between those people.”

Smith’s public testimony could shed light and clarify what happened in the investigation and the methods behind it, McCabe said.

“And after you’ve proved that if there’s no contact, then you know not to go down that investigative avenue. If there is contact, then there are, of course, more techniques that you can use to get to the bottom of it,” he added.

“I should also say that it takes a grand jury subpoena to acquire those records. This is not something that a prosecutor or an FBI agent just dreams up off the top of their heads and, you know, calls up the phone company and says, ‘Hey, send us everything you have.’ There is a process. These records are accessed lawfully under the purview of the grand jury. So as I said, I think it was grossly misrepresented in that hearing.”
https://www.rawstory.com/jack-smith-2674227924/

Zubeen Garg Death: Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival postponed as Assam mourns its cultural icon

**Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival Postponed Following the Tragic Demise of Assam’s Cultural Icon Zubeen Garg**

In the wake of the tragic passing of Assam’s celebrated singer Zubeen Garg, the organisers of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) have announced the postponement of its 10th edition. Originally scheduled for December 4-7, 2025, the festival will now be held in 2026 as a mark of respect during this period of collective mourning.

**Festival Statement**

In an official statement, the BVFF team expressed, “It is with a heavy heart that the 10th edition of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival, originally scheduled for December 4-7, 2025, has been postponed to a later date in 2026. This decision comes as Assam mourns the loss of its most beloved cultural icon Zubeen Garg, whose voice and vision defined generations. BVFF stands in solidarity with the people and the creative community.”

The organisers further added, “As a festival deeply rooted in the cultural and emotional fabric of this land, we feel it is only right to pause our celebrations this year, in remembrance and respect. We are deeply grateful to our filmmakers, partners, and audience for their continued support and understanding. Refunds for all submissions will be processed in due course.”

**A Cultural Loss Felt Across Assam**

Zubeen Garg was more than just an artist to the people of Assam; he was a symbol of cultural pride and inspiration. His untimely death earlier this year in Singapore has triggered widespread grief across the state, as well as protests and intense scrutiny regarding the circumstances surrounding his passing.

**Legal Developments and Public Tensions**

On the investigative front, swift action has been taken by authorities. Five individuals—including the festival organiser, Garg’s manager, his cousin (who is a police officer), and his security personnel—have been arrested and sent to 14-day judicial custody.

Tensions escalated outside Baksa District Jail when crowds gathered and reportedly hurled stones and sandals at police convoys. Several vehicles in the area were set ablaze amid the protests.

**Looking Ahead**

The decision by BVFF to defer the festival not only underscores the magnitude of the loss but also highlights how deeply Zubeen Garg’s legacy has resonated within Assam’s creative community. This pause is more than just postponement—it is a collective moment of mourning for a figure whose impact transcended the stage.

Further details regarding the rescheduled festival dates and refund processes are expected to be announced in the coming months.

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**Also Read:** [Zubeen Garg’s Manager Arrested in Singer’s Death Case]

Stay tuned for more updates on Bollywood and regional entertainment news.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/zubeen-garg-death-brahmaputra-valley-film-festival-postponed-assam-mourns-cultural-icon/

Chris Hansen Joins ICE in Capture of Transgender Illegal Accused of Assaulting Two Boys [WATCH]

Journalist and “Takedown” host Chris Hansen recently joined Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an enforcement operation, as featured on Jesse Watters Primetime. The collaboration between Hansen’s investigative team and ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) targets illegal aliens who have committed crimes against minors.

During one such operation in San Diego, agents arrested a transgender illegal alien identified as Diana Devon-Richardson. Devon-Richardson is accused of sexually assaulting two teenage boys while babysitting. Video footage from the ride-along shows Hansen asking the suspect, “Do you know why they decided to pick you up today?” Devon-Richardson responded, “I don’t know. I was on my way to an appointment for a new apartment, and they jumped out of nowhere. I wasn’t even paying attention. I was on my way to get to Starbucks.”

Watters played the clip during his show and said, “Chris Hansen did a ride-along and caught a wild one, a trans illegal. Meet Diana Devon-Richardson. He allegedly sexually assaulted two young boys while he was babysitting. Hansen nabbed him getting a pumpkin spice at Starbucks.”

When questioned about the allegations, Devon-Richardson’s dismissive reply was, “Nothing. They were rich.” Hansen later corrected these claims during his Fox News interview.

“First of all, it wasn’t 32 years ago. It was 20 years ago when Deanna was Devon, living in Maryland, and was convicted of sexually assaulting two teen boys. He was babysitting, convicted, did time, had some other trouble with the law, transitioned into his current identity, and was living in San Diego without registering as a sex offender. I’m sorry. You’re here illegally. It’s time to go,” Hansen stated.

Devon-Richardson was taken into ICE custody for violating federal law by failing to register as a sex offender and for remaining in the United States illegally.

Hansen shared with Watters that ICE has recently intensified efforts to arrest convicted predators through these operations. “In the last month, we have caught 45 predators seeking to exploit children. Seven of those were part of a new investigative series with ICE-E-R-O. They go out after these people who are here illegally but have also been convicted of crimes against children,” he explained.

He recounted a case involving a convicted sex offender from Mexico living next to a daycare center and only three blocks from a school. “As we’re doing this, anti-ICE protesters are rallying outside ICE headquarters with no idea what we just did,” Hansen remarked.

Watters pointed out the irony of the protests, saying, “So they don’t like ICE next to schools.” Hansen responded, “But it’s okay to have a registered sex offender next door to a daycare facility.”

Hansen praised ICE officers for their dedication and professionalism. “They are very happy to have their hard work shown. These are dedicated men and women who are trying to get criminals out of this country,” he said.

Closing the segment, Watters emphasized the seriousness of such offenses. “If you’re accused of having sex with a kid and you’re in this country illegally, you’re going home,” he concluded.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/10/chris-hansen-joins-ice-in-capture-of-transgender-illegal-accused-of-assaulting-two-boys-watch/