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Far-right conservative Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene shared her opinion on the ongoing debate about the H-1B, a visa class for specialized workers, on social media. "Go apply for a job and replace the H1-B visa holders and all the other skilled labor jobs that foreign workers are taking and American companies are desperately trying to hire," Greene posted. "It's called building a career, you work your way up." Why It Matters Greene said she came back from her "Christmas bliss" to see the "MAGA split" over H-1B "imported labor" and American workers. She spoke about her time owning a construction company and how she saw the "workforce issues." "However, I fully believe we must make the hard and necessary changes here in the U.S. to educate, build, and facilitate a solid foundation of knowledgeable, highly skilled, talented, well paid, AMERICAN workers," Greene said. She said the lack of American workers is "like having a crumbling foundation in our house." "Currently we are importing foreigners to hold up the foundation walls and plug the leaks," she said. "In order to go forward we must change our education system, create a culture that respects hard work and productivity, cut government waste/spending/regulations in order to produce a healthy robust economy that lowers inflation and pays higher wages to an American workforce, so that H1-B is no longer needed and can be done away with." Greene called for a change to refocus on "America FIRST." "This requires everyone's help to change it and we will all have to do what it takes to get it done," she wrote. "It won't be easy and it won't be as quick as we like, but we can do it TOGETHER and the results will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN but EVEN BETTER THAN BEFORE!!!" What To Know Greene is a longtime MAGA supporter, even suggesting in 2022 that there should be a "MAGA month." She has frequently attended or participated in rallies against the federal government, Muslims and transgender people. Greene is one of President-elect Donald Trump 's most hardcore allies. Most recently she called for the release of "the congressional sexual slush fund list ," backed the consideration of Elon Musk as speaker of the House , and promoted conspiracies around drones in New Jersey. Discussions around the H-1B visa program have intensified over the recent days as some within Trump's close circle have been advocating for removing country-specific caps on green cards to address backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India. The debate started on Sunday after Trump named venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as his artificial intelligence (AI) policy adviser. Laura Loomer , a Trump loyalist and far-right activist with a history of racially motivated comments, criticized the appointment as "deeply disturbing." She faced backlash and responded to a post that said the nation was built by "immigrants who drove innovation" by noting that the United States "was built by white Europeans" and "not third-world invaders from India." Musk, the world's richest man who benefited from the H-1B program, wrote in a response to a post on his social media platform X on Wednesday that there are not enough "super talented" and "super motivated" engineers in the U.S. Musk has continued to defend his argument, calling out Loomer for "trolling for attention." On Friday, War Room podcast host Steve Bannon , a fervent MAGA supporter, called out Musk for showing his "true colors." What People Are Saying Bannon in a post to Getrr: "H1B Visa Program Should be Zeroed-Out —Used to Constantly Drive Wages Down and Replace American Tech Workers —the Foreign Worker Replacements are Treated Like Indentured Servants." Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas, on X: "I've done countless interviews explaining that we need immigrants and that they contribute to our economy! Businesses blow us up about needing workers. And what do ya know?! MAGA got played & is mad at who?! The same 2 guys that they were just yelling was looking out for them last week as the government was on the verge of a shutdown!" Economics commentator Jason Harrison, on X: "People on tech twitter are actually shocked that some of their mutuals aren't 'only for legal immigration' and just straight up racist LMAO." What Happens Next It is still unclear what will happen—if anything—around the H-1B visa program when Trump takes office.
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Philanthropist Faisal Edhi has urged the government to take appropriate steps to resolve the crisis in Kurram district, warning that it may ignite unrest across the country. He made this statement while addressing members of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) at the HRCP Karachi office on Friday. Expressing concerns over the gravity of the situation, Faisal said that if proper records were maintained, it would reveal that more than a hundred children have already died due to the ongoing conflict. He stressed that the situation was dire, with no medicines available for cancer patients or those suffering from brain haemorrhage. He pointed out that there was also a severe shortage of oxygen and insulin, even in private hospitals, and medical procedures and operations have been suspended since the conflict began. "CT scans and X-ray machines are no longer operational, and people are dying daily." Faisal Edhi shared that through their limited efforts, the foundation has been transferring patients to Peshawar and delivering essential items to those in need. He criticised both the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) governments for their lack of interest in addressing the crisis, accusing them of focusing instead on organising and disrupting political processions in Islamabad. Edhi said that the conflict started as a land dispute and could be resolved if sincere efforts were made by dedicated individuals. However, the situation has escalated into a sectarian conflict, with propaganda being spread against the foundation's humanitarian work. "Despite this, the Edhi Foundation continues to serve humanity without taking sides," he added. He recounted visits to hospitals in the affected areas, where medicines were delivered and he witnessed the devastating impact of the crisis. He warned that if the conflict is not resolved, the unrest could spread throughout the country. HRCP Secretary General Haris Khalique added that such conflicts are symptomatic of a colonial-style governance system and can only be resolved through a truly democratic regime. He stressed that the crisis should be treated as a humanitarian issue and resolved through serious negotiations in Peshawar and Islamabad. The HRCP has called on the state to urgently protect lives in Kurram District, trace and hold perpetrators of violence accountable, and involve all stakeholders in negotiations to end the conflict. Vice-Chair HRCP Sindh Qazi Khizer noted that frequent clashes between rival tribes and sects have effectively isolated the district due to road blockades and the suspension of cellular services. These measures have consistently failed to provide relief and have instead cut off residents' access to food, fuel, and medical supplies. Schools have been forced to close intermittently, and several deaths have occurred due to the lack of timely medical attention for the sick and elderly. COMMENTS Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see ourNew York Jets (4-11) at Buffalo (12-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 9 1/2. Series record: Bills lead 70-58. Against the spread: Jets 5-10, Bills 9-6. Last meeting: Bills beat Jets 23-20 on Oct. 14, at East Rutherford, New Jersey. Last week: Jets lost to Rams 19-9; Bills beat Patriots 24-21. Jets offense: overall (23), rush (31), pass (17), scoring (24). Jets defense: overall (4), rush (16), pass (5), scoring (16). Bills offense: overall (7), rush (9), pass (9), scoring (2). Bills defense: overall (23), rush (14), pass (25), scoring (11). Turnover differential: Jets minus-2; Bills plus-20. QB Aaron Rodgers. The 41-year-old four-time NFL MVP is one touchdown pass from joining Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) as the only players to throw 500 in the regular season. He’s dealing with a knee injury that he described as “a little MCL,” but insisted early in the week he’d play and was off the injury report on Friday. Rodgers could be playing in the last two games of his storied career as he’s undecided if he wants to return for a 21st year, and his future with the Jets uncertain as the team searches for a new general manager and head coach. RB James Cook. The third-year player has topped 100 yards rushing in three of his past four, and scored five TDs, including one receiving, over that span. His 14 TDs rushing are tied for first in the NFL entering Thursday, and rank third on the Bills single-season list, behind Josh Allen, who scored 15 last year, and O.J. Simpson (16, 1975). Bills pass rush vs. Jets O-line. The Bills, who rely mostly on a four-man pass rush, rank 25th in the NFL in by averaging 6.59% sacks per pass attempt. They face a veteran quarterback in Rodgers and a line that will be without starting left tackle after rookie Olu Fashanu (left foot) landed on IR this week. Max Mitchell and Carter Warren were competing this week to replace him. Jets K Greg Zuerlein was being activated from injured reserve after missing seven games with a knee injury. ... WR Davante Adams (hip) was questionable, but optimistic about playing. ... DT Quinnen Williams sat out last week with a hamstring injury, but could return to play at Buffalo. ... CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) was questionable, as were RT Morgan Moses (knee), S Tony Adams (ankle), CB Michael Carter II (back) and DE Haason Reddick (neck). ... The Bills are getting healthier with starting CB Rasul Douglas practicing fully after missing two games. ... Buffalo’s starting safety tandem of Damar Hamlin (rib) and Taylor Rapp (neck) were questionable after practicing on a limited basis all week after also missing the past two outings. ... Starting LB Matt Milano was off the injury report after missing last weekend with groin injury. ... Allen was listed as a full participant all week after hurting his throwing elbow and shoulder against New England. The teams have split the past two season series, with the Jets being the Bills only division rival to have beaten them once in each of the past two seasons. ... The Bills have won four straight at home since a 13-6 loss in a mean-nothing 2019 season finale in which Buffalo rested a majority of its starters after the first quarter. ... Buffalo is 16-8 in the past 24 meetings since snapping a six-game skid spanning the 2009-12 seasons. The Jets are 2-8 since defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich replaced the fired Robert Saleh on Oct. 8 on an interim basis. ... Rodgers is interception-free in seven of his past eight games, including none in each of the Jets’ past four on the road. ... Rodgers needs one TD pass to give him 25 for the season. It would be the 14th time in his 20-year career he reached the mark, tying him with Brees (14) for the third-most seasons with at least that many. Only Brady (17) and Manning (16) have more. ... Rodgers and WR Davante Adams have connected for 82 touchdowns, including the postseason, to tie Miami’s Dan Marino and Mark Clayton for the third most in NFL history by a quarterback-wide receiver duo. ... Adams needs 72 yards receiving for his sixth 1,000-yard season. ... In nine games since being acquired from Las Vegas, Adams has 56 catches for 719 yards and six TDs. ... WR Garrett Wilson needs 13 yards receiving to reach 1,000 for the third straight season to start his career. He’s six catches away from surpassing his career high of 95 set last season. ... The Jets went 99 yards on their opening possession to score a touchdown for the second straight game on their first drive after not doing so previously all season. ... New York scored nine points and had no punts in the loss to Los Angeles. The Jets joined the 1991 Colts — a 16-7 loss to the Patriots in the season opener — as the only teams in the Super Bowl era to score fewer than 10 points and not punt. ... The Jets allowed 110 net passing yards against the Rams, the third fewest they’ve given up this season and fifth time they held an opponent under 150 this season. ... The Bills are a win from clinching the AFC’s No. 2 seed entering the playoffs. ... Buffalo has 12 wins for just the seventh time in team history, and third since 2020, and in position to match the team record previously done four times (1990, 1991, 2020 and 2022). ... The Bills are 10-0 at home since a 24-22 loss to Denver on Nov. 13, 2023, and have an opportunity to finish a season without a home loss for just the second time in team history (8-0 in 1990). ... Allen’s 75 wins through his first seven NFL seasons are tied for the most with Russell Wilson. ... Allen, who threw just his sixth interception of the season last week and also has two lost fumbles, is 6-1 this season and 44-27 overall when committing turnover. ... Buffalo’s 29 TDs rushing match a single-season team record set in 2016. ... Buffalo is 4-3 this season when trailing at the half after overcoming a 14-7 deficit against New England. ... Buffalo improved to 28-22 when allowing 20 or more points since 2019. The team went a combined 12-67 when allowing that many from 2011-18. ... Buffalo forced three turnovers last week, and has a takeaway in all but one outing this season. Allen might have gotten you to your championship weekend, but he could be hard-pressed to put up big numbers against the Jets. Allen is 3-2 in his past five meetings and averaging just 215 yards passing, with seven touchdowns and six interceptions while being sacked 16 times. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
Elon Musk’s preschool is the next step in his anti-woke education dreamsFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Ahmad Robinson scored 25 points as Mercer beat Jacksonville 90-89 in overtime on Monday. Robinson had three steals for the Bears (3-3). Tyler Johnson scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 13 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds. Alex Holt had 14 points and finished 7 of 10 from the floor. The Dolphins (3-3) were led by Robert McCray, who recorded 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. Kendall Munson added 14 points, six rebounds and two steals for Jacksonville. Zach Bell also had 13 points and two steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Four members of the " Magnificent Seven " have outperformed the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) year to date. Tesla ( TSLA 5.34% ) and Amazon ( AMZN 2.94% ) are included in that number, with shares advancing 57% and 49%, respectively. But the billionaire hedge fund managers below bought one and sold the other in the third quarter. Louis Bacon of Moore Capital Management bought 25,000 shares of Tesla, increasing his position by 19%. Meanwhile, he sold 616,475 shares of Amazon, reducing his stake by 76%. Tesla rose to his 13th-largest holding, while Amazon fell to his 16th-largest. Ken Griffin of Citadel Advisors bought 1.1 million shares of Tesla, increasing his position by nearly 400%. Meanwhile, he sold 7.2 million shares of Amazon, reducing his stake by 94%. Amazon had been his largest holding, excluding options and index funds. Dan Loeb of Third Point bought 400,000 shares of Tesla, starting a new position. He also sold 1.4 million shares of Amazon, reducing his stake by 27%. Amazon had been his largest holding, but it now ranks second. Investors can learn a lot by tracking trades made by accomplished fund managers, but it's important to keep things in perspective. The trades above were made in the third quarter, which ended two months ago. Here's what investors need to know about Tesla and Amazon as we head into 2025. Tesla: The stock some billionaires were buying Tesla is the leading manufacturer of battery electric vehicles , though its market share fell about 3 points in the past year amid increased competition and a challenging economic environment. During that period, the company reported disappointing financial results in several consecutive quarters as price cuts meant to boost demand cut into margins. Tesla began to regain some momentum in the third quarter. Deliveries increased 6% after falling 5% in the prior quarter. In turn, revenue increased 8% to $25 billion, operating margin expanded 3 percentage points, and non-GAAP earnings increased 9% to $0.72 per diluted share. The company also said it will introduce more affordable vehicle models next year, and CEO Elon Musk believes deliveries could jump 20% to 30% in 2025. However, Tesla's largest opportunity lies in artificial intelligence (AI) software and services. The company plans to release an unsupervised version of its full self-driving (FSD) software in California and Texas next year. It will also launch an autonomous ride-hailing service in those markets. Additionally, Tesla is in talks to license its FSD software to other automakers. Elon Musk says gross margin could top 70% as autonomous driving technology becomes a larger source of revenue. But he believes the humanoid robot Optimus will be the company's most valuable product. On the third-quarter earnings call , he told analysts, "I feel confident in saying that we have the most advanced humanoid robot by a long shot." Looking ahead, Wall Street estimates Tesla's adjusted earnings will increase by 28% over the next year, which makes the current valuation of 160 times adjusted earnings look absurd. But that consensus estimate fails to account for revenue increases and margin expansion that autonomous driving technology may bring in a few years, and the market is absolutely pricing in those possibilities, at least to some degree. That puts investors in a tricky position: If Tesla fails to achieve its goals surrounding FSD and autonomous ride-sharing, the stock will likely crash. But if Tesla does accomplish those goals, it could revolutionize the mobility and transportation industries. That same logic applies to its ambitions in robotics. Personally, I think young investors (i.e., those with a long time horizon) who are comfortable with volatility should have some exposure to Tesla. While the stock is undeniably expensive, anyone who meets those criteria should consider buying a tiny position today. But I also think better opportunities will present themselves in the future, so shareholders should be prepared to buy the stock on dips. Amazon: The stock some billionaires were selling Amazon has a strong position in e-commerce , digital advertising, and cloud computing . Specifically, it operates the largest online marketplace in North America and Western Europe as measured by sales. It is the third-largest adtech company worldwide. And Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the largest public cloud. The company is leaning into artificial intelligence across all three segments to increase revenue and improve efficiency, especially in its cloud computing business. In the last 18 months, AWS released nearly twice as many machine learning and generative AI features as the other leading public clouds combined, according to CEO Andy Jassy. He also said AI revenue was growing at a triple-digit pace. Amazon reported solid financial results in the third quarter, beating estimates on the top and bottom lines. Revenue increased 11% to $159 billion due to particularly strong sales growth in advertising and cloud services. Meanwhile, its operating margin expanded more than 3 percentage points, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) earnings jumped 52% to $1.43 per diluted share. Importantly, according to eMarketer, Amazon is expected to gain share in e-commerce and digital advertising in the next two years. Additionally, AWS is ideally positioned to benefit as demand for AI infrastructure and platform services increases, given it has nearly as much market share as Microsoft Azure and Alphabet 's Google Cloud combined. With that in mind, Wall Street expects Amazon's earnings to increase 26% over the next year. That seems like a reasonable estimate, considering the tailwinds behind the business, and it makes the current valuation of 49 times earnings look tolerable. Those numbers give a price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.9, which is neither cheap nor outrageously expensive. Despite several billionaires selling Amazon shares, patient investors should feel confident buying a small position today. I think most Wall Street analysts would agree with that statement. Among the 70 analysts who follow Amazon, 94% have a buy rating on the stock.
Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. His lawyer had called Hand a gold digger. The fighter, once the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship but now past his prime, shook his head as the jury of eight women and four men found him liable for assault after deliberating about six hours in the High Court in Dublin. He was mobbed by cameras as he left court but did not comment. He later said on the social platform X that he would appeal the verdict and the "modest award." Hand's voice cracked and her hands trembled as she read a statement outside the courthouse, saying she would never forget what happened to her but would now be able to move on with her life. She thanked her family, partner, friends, jurors, the judge and all the supporters that had reached out to her online, but particularly her daughter. "She has given me so much strength and courage over the last six years throughout this nightmare to keep on pushing forward for justice," she said. "I want to show (her) and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served." The Associated Press generally does not name alleged victims of sexual violence unless they come forward publicly, as Hand has done. Under Irish law, she did not have the anonymity she would have been granted in a criminal proceeding and was named publicly throughout the trial. Her lawyer told jurors that McGregor was angry about a fight he had lost in Las Vegas two months earlier and took it out on his client. "He's not a man, he's a coward," attorney John Gordon said in his closing speech. "A devious coward and you should treat him for what he is." Gordon said his client never pretended to be a saint and was only looking to have fun when she sent McGregor a message through Instagram after attending a Christmas party. He said Hand knew McGregor socially and that they had grown up in the same area. She said he picked her and a friend up in a car and shared cocaine with them, which McGregor admitted in court, on the way to the Beacon Hotel. Hand said she told McGregor she didn't want to have sex with him and that she was menstruating. She said she told him "no" as he started kissing her but he eventually pinned her to a bed and she couldn't move. McGregor put her in a chokehold and later told her, "now you know how I felt in the octagon where I tapped out three times," referring to a UFC match when he had to admit defeat, she said. Hand had to take several breaks in emotional testimony over three days. She said McGregor threatened to kill her during the encounter and she feared she would never see her young daughter again. Eventually, he let go of her. "I remember saying I was sorry, as I felt that I did something wrong and I wanted to reassure him that I wouldn't tell anyone so he wouldn't hurt me again," she testified. She said she then let him do what he wanted and he had sex with her. A paramedic who examined Hand the next day testified that she had never before seen someone with that intensity of bruising. A doctor told jurors Hand had multiple injuries. Hand said the trauma of the attack had left her unable to work as a hairdresser, she fell behind on her mortgage and had to move out of her house. Police investigated the woman's complaint but prosecutors declined to bring charges, saying there was insufficient evidence and a conviction was unlikely. McGregor, in his post on X, said he was disappointed jurors didn't see all the evidence prosecutors had reviewed. He testified that the two had athletic and vigorous sex, but that it was not rough. He said "she never said 'no' or stopped" and testified that everything she said was a lie. "It is a full blown lie among many lies," he said when asked about the chokehold allegation. "How anyone could believe that me, as a prideful person, would highlight my shortcomings." McGregor's lawyer told jurors they had to set aside their animus toward the fighter. "You may have an active dislike of him, some of you may even loathe him – there is no point pretending that the situation might be otherwise," attorney Remy Farrell said. "I'm not asking you to invite him to Sunday brunch." The defense said the woman never told investigators McGregor threatened her life. They also showed surveillance video in court that they said appeared to show the woman kiss McGregor's arm and hug him after they left the hotel room. Farrell said she looked "happy, happy, happy." McGregor said he was "beyond petrified" when first questioned by police and read them a prepared statement. On the advice of his lawyer, he refused to answer more than 100 follow-up questions. The jury ruled against Hand in a case she brought against one of McGregor's friends, James Lawrence, whom she accused of having sex with her in the hotel without consent.None
Canada hints at fast-tracking refugee refusalsNikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. His lawyer had called Hand a gold digger. The fighter, once the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship but now past his prime, shook his head as the jury of eight women and four men found him liable for assault after deliberating about six hours in the High Court in Dublin. He was mobbed by cameras as he left court but did not comment. He later said on the social platform X that he would appeal the verdict and the "modest award." Hand's voice cracked and her hands trembled as she read a statement outside the courthouse, saying she would never forget what happened to her but would now be able to move on with her life. She thanked her family, partner, friends, jurors, the judge and all the supporters that had reached out to her online, but particularly her daughter. "She has given me so much strength and courage over the last six years throughout this nightmare to keep on pushing forward for justice," she said. "I want to show (her) and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served." The Associated Press generally does not name alleged victims of sexual violence unless they come forward publicly, as Hand has done. Under Irish law, she did not have the anonymity she would have been granted in a criminal proceeding and was named publicly throughout the trial. Her lawyer told jurors that McGregor was angry about a fight he had lost in Las Vegas two months earlier and took it out on his client. "He's not a man, he's a coward," attorney John Gordon said in his closing speech. "A devious coward and you should treat him for what he is." Gordon said his client never pretended to be a saint and was only looking to have fun when she sent McGregor a message through Instagram after attending a Christmas party. He said Hand knew McGregor socially and that they had grown up in the same area. She said he picked her and a friend up in a car and shared cocaine with them, which McGregor admitted in court, on the way to the Beacon Hotel. Hand said she told McGregor she didn't want to have sex with him and that she was menstruating. She said she told him "no" as he started kissing her but he eventually pinned her to a bed and she couldn't move. McGregor put her in a chokehold and later told her, "now you know how I felt in the octagon where I tapped out three times," referring to a UFC match when he had to admit defeat, she said. Hand had to take several breaks in emotional testimony over three days. She said McGregor threatened to kill her during the encounter and she feared she would never see her young daughter again. Eventually, he let go of her. "I remember saying I was sorry, as I felt that I did something wrong and I wanted to reassure him that I wouldn't tell anyone so he wouldn't hurt me again," she testified. She said she then let him do what he wanted and he had sex with her. A paramedic who examined Hand the next day testified that she had never before seen someone with that intensity of bruising. A doctor told jurors Hand had multiple injuries. Hand said the trauma of the attack had left her unable to work as a hairdresser, she fell behind on her mortgage and had to move out of her house. Police investigated the woman's complaint but prosecutors declined to bring charges, saying there was insufficient evidence and a conviction was unlikely. McGregor, in his post on X, said he was disappointed jurors didn't see all the evidence prosecutors had reviewed. He testified that the two had athletic and vigorous sex, but that it was not rough. He said "she never said 'no' or stopped" and testified that everything she said was a lie. "It is a full blown lie among many lies," he said when asked about the chokehold allegation. "How anyone could believe that me, as a prideful person, would highlight my shortcomings." McGregor's lawyer told jurors they had to set aside their animus toward the fighter. "You may have an active dislike of him, some of you may even loathe him – there is no point pretending that the situation might be otherwise," attorney Remy Farrell said. "I'm not asking you to invite him to Sunday brunch." The defense said the woman never told investigators McGregor threatened her life. They also showed surveillance video in court that they said appeared to show the woman kiss McGregor's arm and hug him after they left the hotel room. Farrell said she looked "happy, happy, happy." McGregor said he was "beyond petrified" when first questioned by police and read them a prepared statement. On the advice of his lawyer, he refused to answer more than 100 follow-up questions. The jury ruled against Hand in a case she brought against one of McGregor's friends, James Lawrence, whom she accused of having sex with her in the hotel without consent.