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Maksim Chmerkovskiy apologizes for slamming Jan Ravnik’s ‘DWTS’ casting

Maksim Chmerkovskiy apologizes for slamming Jan Ravnik’s ‘DWTS’ casting

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is apologizing to Jan Ravnik after saying the former Taylor Swift backup dancer had “no business” being on Dancing With the Stars because of his “zero foundation” and “technique.” The ballroom professional, who served as a pro dancer on the ABC series for 17 seasons before he retired after season 25, was unapologetic while delivering his critique on his …

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy Sends Instagram Apology to Dancing with the Stars’ Jan Ravnik

Maksim Chmerkovskiy Sends Instagram Apology to Dancing with the Stars’ Jan Ravnik

After saying Jan, who rose to fame dancing for Taylor Swift, had “no business” being on DWTS, Maksim apologized for “hurting [his] feelings” and extended an invite to “bury the hatchet” — before addressing some of the backlash he’s received for his comments. Maksim Chmerkovskiy has issued an Instagram apology to current Dancing with the Stars pro Jan Ravnik following …

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Taylor Taranto, pardoned Jan. 6 defendant arrested near Obama’s home, sentenced to time served

Taylor Taranto, pardoned Jan. 6 defendant arrested near Obama’s home, sentenced to time served

Taylor Taranto, a pardoned Jan. 6 defendant who was later convicted of 2023 charges stemming from livestreaming a bomb threat as he drove around former President Barack Obama’s D.C. neighborhood, was sentenced Thursday to time served and three years of supervised release. A day earlier, the Justice Department withdrew its initial sentencing memo in the case, which mentioned Taranto’s alleged …

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Judge sentences former Jan. 6 defendant for hoax threat near Obama’s home : NPR

Judge sentences former Jan. 6 defendant for hoax threat near Obama’s home : NPR

Supporters of President Trump clash with police and security forces as they push barricades to storm the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C on January 6, 2021. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images A federal judge has sentenced a man to time served for making a hoax threat near the D.C. residence of …

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Trump-appointed judge praises prosecutors placed on leave after calling Jan. 6 a ‘riot’

Trump-appointed judge praises prosecutors placed on leave after calling Jan. 6 a ‘riot’

WASHINGTON — A federal judge appointed to the bench by President Donald Trump heaped praise Thursday on two federal prosecutors who were placed on administrative leave after they described those who stormed the Capitol in 2021 as a “mob of rioters.” U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols said at a sentencing hearing that the prosecutors, Carlos Valdivia and Samuel White, were …

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Justice Department puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they signed court docs that described “mob of rioters” on Jan. 6

Justice Department puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they signed court docs that described “mob of rioters” on Jan. 6

The Justice Department placed two D.C.-based federal prosecutors on leave after they filed court papers calling the Jan. 6 Capitol siege a “riot” perpetrated by a “mob,” three sources familiar with the matter told CBS News on Wednesday. The papers were submitted Tuesday in the case of Taylor Taranto, who was pardoned by President Trump on Capitol riot charges earlier …

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Jen Affleck, Jan Ravnik React to Elimination, Maks Chmerkovskiy Criticism (Exclusive)

Jen Affleck, Jan Ravnik React to Elimination, Maks Chmerkovskiy Criticism (Exclusive)

What To Know Jan Ravnik, a first-time pro partnered with Jen Affleck, was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars. Ravnik was criticized by former pro Maks Chmerkovskiy, who questioned his ballroom credentials. Ravnik and Affleck opened up about their surprising exit, while fellow Season 34 pros and celebrities shared their support. Freshman dance pro Jan Ravnik, partnered with Jen Affleck …

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Jan. 6 probe investigated hundreds of Republicans, documents show – Axios

Jan. 6 probe investigated hundreds of Republicans, documents show  Axios Republicans claim Biden administration ‘enemies list’ unearthed from Arctic Frost investigation  Fox News Trump calls Jack Smith a ‘criminal’ who should be in prison in latest attack on his perceived foes  NBC News Trump adds Chris Wray and Merrick Garland to his growing list of prosecution targets  MSNBC News Biden-era FBI may have investigated …

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Jan Ravnik Reacts to Maksim Chmerkovskiy DWTS Criticism, Val Calls Comments ‘Hurtful’

Jan Ravnik Reacts to Maksim Chmerkovskiy DWTS Criticism, Val Calls Comments ‘Hurtful’

“I absolutely love my brother, that’s my guy, that’s my best friend,” Val Chmerkovskiy said before revealing he had a conversation with Jan following Maks saying Jan “no business” being a pro. Jan Ravnik is opening up about the “haters,” as he says goodbye to his first season competing on Dancing with the Stars. After performing with his celebrity partner Jen …

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DOJ puts 2 federal prosecutors on leave after they described ‘mob of rioters’ on Jan. 6

DOJ puts 2 federal prosecutors on leave after they described ‘mob of rioters’ on Jan. 6

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department placed two federal prosecutors on administrative leave after they described the Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by President Donald Trump as a “mob of rioters,” five people familiar with the situation told NBC News. The prosecutors, Carlos Valdivia and Samuel White, used the phrase in a sentencing memo filed Tuesday in the case of Taylor Taranto, …

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