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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche locks up key vote in bid to be confirmed for permanent job

The nomination of Blanche, a former personal lawyer to President Trump, appears poised to succeed after Sen. Bill Cassidy said he would vote in favor. Two other Republican senators opposed Blanche's nomination.

Todd Blanche gets boost in attorney general bid with Cassidy support

Acting AG Todd Blanche's bid to fill his role permanently appeared poised for success after GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said he will vote in favor.

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Russell Brand is found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault

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Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault

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Comedian and actor Russell Brand is found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault in U.K. trial

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Russell Brand is found guilty of rape and sexual assault by a U.K. jury.

⚡ British comedian Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault by a jury in London.

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Russell Brand, the former comedy star, was found guilty in London of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

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Comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

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Russell Brand is convicted of rape and sexual assault by a London jury.

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British comedian and actor Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

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British actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in UK trial

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