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The "Home Alone" actress died froma pulmonary embolism, according to O'Hara's death certificate, which USA TODAY reviewed on Feb. 9.TMZwas first to report the news.

Per the document, she'd died at a Santa Monica, California, hospital within hours of the onset of symptoms. Another contributing cause was rectal cancer, which she'd been living with for months, according to the death certificate.

VarietyandDeadlineinitially reported, citing O'Hara's talent agency CAA, that she had died at home after "a brief illness."

Catherine O'Hara on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Los Angeles on Jan. 4, 2002.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara accepts her award as the funniest supporting female in a motion picture at the 15th annual American Comedy Awards at Universal City in Los Angeles on April 22, 2001.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Actor Eugene Levy and actress Catherine O'Hara attend the 76th annual Academy Awards at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel on Feb. 29, 2004, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Actress Catherine O'Hara arrives to the 2011 Writers Guild Awards on Feb. 5, 2011, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara, left, and Eugene Levy attend the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 13, 2019, in Santa Monica, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara attends The Hollywood Reporter 2019 Oscar Nominee Party at CUT on Feb. 4, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> From left: Daniel Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Annie Murphy and Eugene Levy of "Schitt's Creek" speak during the Pop TV segment of the 2020 Winter TCA Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on Jan. 13, 2020, in Pasadena, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> From left: Daniel Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Annie Murphy and Eugene Levy of "Schitt's Creek" speak during the Pop TV segment of the 2020 Winter TCA Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on Jan. 13, 2020, in Pasadena, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara attends the 24th annual Art Directors Guild Awards at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on Feb. 1, 2020.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara accepts the excellence in contemporary television award for "Schitt's Creek" in absence of winner Debra Hanson on stage during the 22nd Costume Designers Guild Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 28, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Adam Scott, left, and Catherine O'Hara speak on stage during the 22nd Costume Designers Guild Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 28, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara, left, and Bo Welch attend the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 19, 2020, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara, left, and Macaulay Culkin speak Culkin's Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremont on Dec. 1, 2023, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara, left, and Macaulay Culkin during Culkin's Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony on Dec. 1, 2023, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> From left: Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy and Sarah Levy attend the ceremony honoring Eugene Levy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 8, 2024, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara and husband Bo Welch attend the 96th annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Michael Keaton, left, and Catherine O'Hara speak onstage during the 96th annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara attends the U.K. premiere of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" at the Cineworld Leicester Square on Aug. 29, 2024, in London.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara arrives for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Award-winning actress Catherine O'Hara dead at 71. See her life on and off screen.

Catherine O'Hara on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Los Angeles on Jan. 4, 2002.

What is a pulmonary embolism?

A pulmonary embolism is caused by a "blood clot that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs," according to the National Library of Medicine'sMedline Plus. A large clot, or having a number of clots, could make a pulmonary embolism life-threatening.

Surgery, cancer, heart and lung diseases, age (over 40 years old) and family history are among risk factors for developing a pulmonary embolism, per Medline Plus.

What is a pulmonary embolism?Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained

Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.

Catherine O'Hara was an acclaimed actress, beloved for iconic roles

Throughout her career, the Toronto-born actress became a Hollywood legend, known for iconic roles as mother Kate McCallister in the Christmas classic "Home Alone" and Delia Deetz in the spooky season staple "Beetlejuice," both of which she later reprised in sequels.

Her work was not only applauded by critics and fans but also earned her industry accolades, including a Golden Globe award and two Actor Awards (formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards).

An Emmy Awards darling, she was nominated 10 times and won twice, including in 2020 for her comedy performance as matriarch Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek" and in 1982 for her work on the SCTV Network. In 2025, she was nominated twice for her playing entertainment executive Patty Leigh on "The Studio" and therapist Gail in "The Last Of Us."

She has supporting roles inMartin Scorsese's "After Hours" in 1985 and Mike Nichols' "Heartburn" in 1986 and later became as regular collaborator with directorChristopher Guestappearing in "Waiting for Guffman" (1996), "Best in Show" (2000), "A Mighty Wind" (2003) and "For Your Consideration" (2006).

Catherine O'Hara's award-winning acting career spanned several decades. Revisit her roles from, her early days in the Canada comedy scene in the 1970s to her recent roles in "Schitt's Creek," "The Studio" and "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."

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Catherine O'Hara's award-winning career, from 'SCTV' to 'Schitt's Creek'

Catherine O'Hara'saward-winningacting career spanned several decades. Revisit her roles from, her early days in the Canada comedy scene in the 1970s to her recent roles in "Schitt's Creek," "The Studio" and "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."

In a 2025 interview withVariety, she reflected on how Hollywood has evolved since she started her career, calling the industry a "much more nervous business now."

"The internet and streaming must have opened up a world of good and horrific possibilities for people," she told the outlet. "Most people are trying to do and want to do good work. And most people want to be entertained."

O'Hara is survived by her husband, production designer Bo Welch, with whom she shares sons Matthew and Luke. She is also survived by siblings Maureen Jolley, Marcus O'Hara, Michael O'Hara, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Tom O'Hara and Patricia Wallice.

Contributing: Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY

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• Drew Barrymore is recalling the time she once had sex in the bathroom of an American Airlines flight

• The talk show host told the cheeky tale during a Feb. 9 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show featuring guest Kaley Cuoco

• Barrymore hilariously admitted that her mile high club experience "worked well" and was not difficult at all

Drew Barrymorehas joined the mile high club, but it didn't involve a private jet — or even a private first class seat.

During a Feb. 9 episode ofThe Drew Barrymore Showfeaturing guestKaley Cuoco, the talk show host, 50, was asked to recall her "mile high club" experience while participating in the "Ping Pong Challenge" segment of the show.

As the two engage in a ping pong match, Cuoco, 40, is prompted to answer the question, "Have you ever joined the mile high club?" after she loses the point.

"No, I have not. 100% no," theVanishedactress says.

The camera then pans over to Barrymore who has a mischievous smile on her face. As she starts nodding her head to the question, Cuoco then exclaims, "I figured! You're a wild child."

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But Barrymore's escapade didn't occur in the privacy of a chartered jet like one might assume of an A-list celebrity.

"American Airlines," Barrymore quips, sparking an uproar of laughs and cheers from the audience as her eyes dart over to them.

"That's amazing," Cuoco responds. When Barrymore is asked if it was a "difficult" maneuver, she admits, "No. It worked well."

With a shocked expression on her face, theBig Bang Theoryalum says, "Good seating? It kinda morphs to your… I could see that."

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Cuoco's comment leads Barrymore to let an important detail slip out: "He was in the bathroom," she says.

Her eyes then widen in shock as she covers her face with the paddle and exclaims, "Did I say that out loud?!"

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This is not the first time the50 First Datesstar has opened up about the racy topic.

During a February 2024 episode ofThe Drew Barrymore Show, Barrymore not only admitted to guestChristina Aguilerathat she has had sex on a plane before, but shealso shared why she recommends it.

"Doesn't it feel wild?" she first asked the singer, who is also part of the club, before getting into a more detailed explanation.

"It's not the same," theScreamalum continued. "If you're curious, like, 'Why are people doing it?' I'm telling you, elevation, it feels different. I can't recommend it more — sorry FAA!"

The Drew Barrymore Showepisode featuring guests Kaley Cuoco and Jack Whitehall airs Monday, Feb. 9.

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At least 28 shark attacks were reported last year in U.S. waters, according to information gathered by USA TODAY and non-profitsGlobal Shark Attack FileandTrackingSharks.com.

The more than two dozen attacks reported by the organizations are downover the prior year, when 36 people reported being injured by sharks.

TheInternational Shark Attack File, run by theFlorida Museum of Natural History, classifies the attacks asprovoked or unprovokedbased on whether a human initiated the contact.

The Sunshine State tops the 2025 list of U.S. attacks, with 15 reported last year. California followed with four terrifying encounters.

"While sharks may seem frightening, they are vital in keeping our oceans healthy, and the odds of a negative interaction are slim compared to the number of ocean users." Kevin McMurray with Tracking Sharks and a contributing shark attack researcher withISAFtold USA TODAY.

Last year's incidents in America accounted for just over 41% of the world's 68 documented attacks, which included 11 fatalities.

From Hawaii and California to Florida and New York, here's where each attack took place last year across the United States.

Where do shark attacks occur the most in the US?

Florida (15)

Florida leads all 50 states with the highest number of shark attacks documented last year. Shark experts confirmed 15 attacks, but details were not immediately available for five of the incidents, McMurray said.

Reported shark attacks in The Sunshine State are as follows:

Sept. 2, 3:25 p.m.: Key Largo

Richard Burrows, an8-year-old boy, suffered a bite to his upper leg as he snorkled with family near Horseshoe Reef. The boy was taken by medical helicopter to a hospital, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said in astatement.

Aug. 16, 11 p.m.: Cayo Costa

Lemon shark

Shawn Meuse, 48, sustained serious injuries to his legwhile posing with a shark for a photo. The encounter took place while he and his friends fished on the barrier island in southwest Florida, the Boca Grande District Fire Department reported.

Aug. 2, noon: Pensacola

Chance Armand, 28,told USA TODAYhe was in waters off Pensacola when a shark bit his knee spearfishing offshore Pensacola Pass. Armand said the shark was attempting to grab a fish he shot. Santa Rosa emergency medical services transported him to a hospital to be treated for the injury.

July 22, 2:50 p.m.: Hollywood

Unknown species

A Canadian man in his 40s suffered an injury to his upper arm inchest-deep water with a friendwhen a fish jumped over his head, and he was quickly attacked by a shark. The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated, Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety said.

July 19, 12:11 p.m.:West Palm Beach

Lemon shark

Jeff Joel, 69, was bitten in the left forearm after he approached a shark while diving with friends in the Jupiter Inlet,The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported. The shark had been caught in a fish stringer about 20 feet deep in the ocean.

July 18, noon: New Smyrna Beach

Unknown species

Sam Hollis, an 18-year-old surf instructor,sustained injuries to his footwhile surfing, Volusia County Beach Safety reported. Hollis waspaddling to a sandbarand attempted to jump and push his board over a wave when he was bitten. He was taken to a hospital to be treated.

July 6, 3 p.m.: New Smyrna Beach

Unknown species

A40-year-old mansuffered injuries from a shark bite to his right forearm as he swam in the ocean, Voulsia County Beach Safety said. The man was transported to a hospital for treatment, the Daytona News-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported.

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June 11, 12:11 p.m.: Boca Grande

Leah Lindel, a 9-year-old girl, suffered major injuries to her hand while snorkeling with family members . She was taken by medical helicopter to Tampa General Hospital to receive emergency care.

May 27, time unknown: South of Pompano Beach

Unknown species

A 32-year-old woman snorkeling near a pier off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea was bitten in the arm,NBC Miami reported.The woman was in waist-deep water when she spotted bait fish swimming nearby before the attack. She was treated at a hospital, the outlet said.

April 12, 2:48 p.m.: Everglades National Park

Unknown species

A man suffered injuries to the arm and hand in an attack while fishing in Everglades National Park, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported. The man was airlifted to a hospital to be treated for the injuries.

California (4)

Dec. 21, noon: Monterey Bay

Great white shark

Erica Fox, 55,disappeared swimming in the baywith more than a dozen people. A witness reported they saw a shark breach the waterwith what appeared to be a human body in its mouth. The shark then reportedly submerged below the waterline without resurfacing. Fox's body was found several days later, Pacific Grove Police confirmed.

Dec. 12, 8 a.m.:Bodega Bay

Great white shark

A surfersustained hand injuries at North Salmon Creekin Bodega Bay after a shark reportedly attacked him. The area is just off the Sonoma County coast. The victim declined medical treatment at the scene, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said, but he later transported himself to a hospital.

Sept. 30, 1:20 a.m.:Catalina Island

Great white shark

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Chris Murray, 54, suffered injuries to the hand and foot swimming the Catalina Channel. The victim reported he was attempting to swim between Catalina Island and the Los Angeles County coast when a small great white shark attacked him twice. Los Angeles Police Department first responders transported him to a local hospital.

May 31, 2:30 p.m.: San Mateo Coast

Great white shark

Jens Heller, 42, was tossed off his surfboard by a shark at Montara State Beach. In an interview withSF Gate, he said a shark knocked him off the board and then attacked it as he swam away. Heller was not seriously harmed.

Odds of being killed by a shark

The odds of being killed by a shark in the United States are more than 4 million to 1, according totrackingsharks.com.

Researchers say people are more likely to die by lighting strike (1 in nearly 80,000), accidental poisoning (1 in 193), or a hospital infection (1 in 38).

Hawaii (3)

Dec. 9. 4:30 p.m.: Kahaulu'u Beach

Blacktip reefshark

Josiah Kaimani Ventura, 24, was bitten in one of his thighs in waters off Kona's west shore of the Big Island. He was injured while trying to release a shark stuck in fishing gear and was taken to a hospital to be treated.

Nov. 5, mid afternoon: Hanalei Bay on Kauai

Tiger shark

Chance Swanson, 33, suffered injuries to his legssurfing near Pine Treeson Kauai's North Shore, theKauai Ocean Safety Bureaureported. The victim had a severed artery and was saved by fellow life guards and taken to a hospital to be treated.

Jan. 11, 1:40 p.m.:Town of Haleiwa on Oahu

Unknown species

A 23-year-old tour boat employee in Hawaii was injured by a sharkon the island's North Shore. The man was bitten on the arm and taken to a hospital be treated.

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South Carolina (2)

June 22, 12:10 p.m.: Sea Pines Beach

Unknown species

A teenage girlsuffered a leg injuryafter being bitten in waters off Beaufort County. The attack took place at Coligny Beach Park.

June 17, 12:07 p.m.: Hilton Head Island

Unknown species

A12-year-old girlwas bitten on her leg in waters off the south end of Hilton Head Island. The girl was transported toHilton Head Island Airport, where a medical helicopter flew her to a Savannah facility for treatment.

Texas (2)

Nov. 5, 4 p.m.: Matagorda Beach

Unknown species

Chuck Bledsoe, 70, suffered injuries to his foot during an attack while fishing at Matagorda Beach. Officials said the injuries weren't major, and he was taken to a local hospital to be treated the next day,The Bay City Tribunereported.

Aug. 30, time unknown:Galveston

Unknown species

Harper Ochoa, 8, sustained injuries to her leg while she swam in waters off Galveston County. The girl was taken to a hospital where her mother said she received 13 staples to her calf area, local TV stationKWTXreported.

North Carolina (2)

July 12, time unknown:Holden Beach

Blacktip reef shark

Ralph Benson, age unknown, was bitten in the lower leg by a small shark "while surf fishing on the west end of Holden Beach," according toan Oak Island, North Carolina, social media post. The man was taken by medical helicopter to a hospital for treatment. The case remained pending, McMurray said.

May 28, 11 a.m.: Sunset Beach

Unknown species

Sean Barton, 26, suffereda leg injury in an attackswimming just south of Ocean Isle Beach. The Sunset Beach Fire Department said crews transported the victim to a medical facility to be treated.

Massachusetts (1)

July 6, unknown time: Nantucket Beach

Sandbar shark

A 21-year-old man suffered injuries to his leg in an attack while fishing at Hoicks Hollow in Nantucket. The victim was taken by medical helicopter to a hospital,according tomultiple reports.

New York (1)

June 26, 4:15 p.m.: Long Island

Sand tiger shark

A 20-year-old woman swimming in shallow water off Jones Beach State Park near Wantagh sustained minor cuts to her foot and leg when she was bitten. She was taken to a hospital to be treated,The New York Timesreported.

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How many people are attacked by sharks each year?

According todata fromISAF, the world averages65 documented shark attackseach year.Six fatal attacksare reported annually on average, the data shows.

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How to reduce risk of a shark attack

For those who are worried about the risk of an attack, McMurray said to stay in groups near the shore and in areas patrolled by lifeguards. If in a new area, check with locals to find out about rip currents and sea life.

"The chances of encountering a shark while in the water are slim in most areas and often worth the risk as the ocean is a beautiful place worth exploring and enjoying," McMurray said. "If you see a shark, face it and stay as calm as possible as you slowly swim away, avoiding splashing."

Other tips include:

• Do not enter water where people are fishing.

• Do not enter water with an injury, especially if you are bleeding.

• Avoid wearing shiny jewelry. It can catch sunlight and glint, much like the fish that sharks prey upon.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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DC Healthsaid three people infected with measles visited various locations in Washington, D.C. between Jan. 21 and Feb. 2, including the annual anti-abortion march. The rally reportedly drew thousands of attendees including Vice PresidentJD Vance, Speaker of the HouseMike Johnsonand other members of Congress.

Other potential measles exposure sites include major transit hubs like Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Union Station as well as the Catholic University of America and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Children's National Hospital said in astatementthat a Virginia resident who was diagnosed with measles visited its emergency department on Feb. 2.

Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes. The disease can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, swelling of the brain and death.

Dr. Oz:'Take the vaccine, please' amid measles outbreaks

Measles was eliminated in the United States by 2000 but has resurfaced in periodic outbreaks, mostly among people who are not vaccinated. There have been two new outbreaks and more than 730 confirmed cases of measles reported in 2026 as of Feb. 5,according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention..

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Health officialsin Washington state onJan. 16 confirmed an outbreakconnected to a family traveling from South Carolina, wherea major outbreakhas been brewing. Los Angeles County public health officials recently confirmedthree measles cases involving people who had traveled internationally, including one who flew into Los Angeles International Airport and visited Disneyland Resort.

Those incidents come after measles cases reached the highest level seen in over three decades in 2025, according to CDC data. There were at least three deaths related to measles that year, the first documented in a decade.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, and Health and Human Services SecretaryRobert F. Kennedy Jr.have urged Americans to get the measles vaccineas cases spread.

DC Health said it is reaching out to people who may have been exposed. Health officials urged anyone who was exposed and never received a measles-containing vaccine to contact their health care provider or DC Health and watch for symptoms for at least 21 days after their exposure.

Contributing:Sara Moniuszko

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Federal prosecutors on Monday moved to drop a criminal case brought during the Biden administration againstSteve Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump who was convicted years ago for thumbing his nose at lawmakers investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

In a request to the federal judge in Washington, DC, who oversaw Bannon's trial, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said "the government has determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice."

Pirro asked US District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, to dismiss the matter with prejudice, which, if granted, would mean prosecutors are barred from refiling the case.

The request appears to be the Justice Department's latest effort to undo criminal cases stemming from the riot, which Trump and his allies have gone to great lengths to downplay since he returned to the White House.

Just after taking office again last year, Trump pardoned over 1,000 rioters and he has pushed Republicans in Congress to re-scrutinize the work of the committee that sought information from Bannon.

CNN has reached out to Bannon's attorneys for comment on prosecutors' request.

Bannon already completed a four-month prison sentence in 2024, but he had continued to challenge his conviction, including by appealing to the Supreme Court, which hadn't yet decided whether to review the case.

A jury in DC convicted Bannon of contempt of Congress in 2022 after he failed to provide documents and testimony to the House select committee that investigated the Capitol attack. A federal appeals court later upheld the conviction.

Bannon is one of two former members of Trump's inner circle who were prosecuted for not participating in the House January 6 probe. The second, former Trump White House aidePeter Navarro, also served prison time for his 2023 conviction.

Bannon, a leading voice for the American alt-right, has returned to the spotlight in recent weeks after a new trove of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein included texts the two men exchanged.The records, released by the Justice Department and House Oversight Committee, reveal a close personal relationship — and show Epstein's deep involvement in Bannon's ambitions on the world stage.

The investigation into Bannon

Bannon was indicted by a federal grand jury in November 2021 after he blew off deadlines from the previous month for producing documents and testimony the January 6 committee had subpoenaed.

In demanding his cooperation, the panel pointed to Bannon's contacts with Trump in the lead up to the Capitol assault, his presence in the so-called war room of Trump allies at the Willard Hotel in Washington the day before the riot, and a prediction he made on his podcast before the riot that "all hell" was going to "break loose."

"In short, Mr. Bannon appears to have played a multi-faceted role in the events of January 6th, and the American people are entitled to hear his first-hand testimony regarding his actions," the House committee report recommending a contempt resolution against him said.

Bannon's team did not mount a defense during the brief trial, and he did not take the stand.

Bannon's appeal of his conviction has largely centered around his argument that he was relying on advice from his attorney when he ignored the congressional subpoenas. Nichols ruled that the advice-of-counsel argument could not be used during the trial, and the DC Circuit Court of Appealsaffirmed that decision in 2024.

CNN's Steve Contorno, Tierney Sneed, Katelyn Polantz and Holmes Lybrand contributed to this report.

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Pearce's charges include fleeing police after what Doral police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Pearce was arrested after crashing his car. His charges include two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking.

According to details of the arrest in the complaint/arrest affidavit obtained by The Associated Press from the Miami-Dade County state attorney's office on Monday, Pearce allegedly refused an initial order from police to "get on the floor" when they responded to the report of the domestic dispute. The police account says Pearce then drove away and hit a police officer's left knee with his Lamborghini "intentionally in an attempt to evade arrest."

According to the police account of the arrest, Pearce wrecked his vehicle and then continued in his attempt to elude police by running before being apprehended following a "short struggle."

The police account said Jackson told police she ended the relationship with Pearce after three years and blocked his phone number before Pearce continued to contact her by using a different number.

According to the police account, Jackson told police she attempted to drive away from Pearce and was driving toward the Doral police station to seek help when Pearce "intentionally collided into the rear of her vehicle with his SUV" before police arrived.

Pearce posted bond of $20,500 Sunday at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

"We look forward to working with the State Attorney's office in fully investigating this case and uncovering the truth," Pearce's attorney, Jacob Nunez, said in a statement released to The Associated Press on Monday.

"Mr. Pearce maintains his innocence and urges the public to understand that while allegations have the power to shape a narrative, that it is hardly the full, complete story. We look forward to vigorously defending our client and remain confident that he will continue contributing positively to both his team and the community he serves so well."

Nunez declined further comment.

Pearce was given a pre-trial stay-away order from Jackson. Pearce and Jackson's relationship began when both played at Tennessee. Jackson sat beside Pearce at the 2025 NFL draft.

The Falcons said in a statement Saturday they are aware of the arrest. "We are in the process of gathering more information and will not have any further comment on an open legal matter at this time," the team said.

The charges could threatenPearce's futurewith the team.

The Falcons traded their 2026 first-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Rams for the No. 26 overall pick in last year's draft used to select Pearce. He then set a Falcons rookie record with a team-leading 10 1/2 sacks. The Falcons set a team record with 57 sacks, one year after finishing next to last in the league with only 31.

Despite the improved pass rush, the Falcons finished 8-9 for their eighth consecutive losing season. Second-year coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot were fired. New president of football Matt Ryan has helped reshape the team's leadership, including the hirings of coachKevin Stefanskiand general managerIan Cunningham.

Ryan, Cunningham and Stefanski already faced difficult offseason decisions, including the possible release of veteran quarterbackKirk Cousinsdespite starter Michael Penix Jr.'s uncertain status for the start of the season as he recovers from a knee injury. Pearce's arrest and uncertain legal ramifications add significant difficulty to the challenge of building the team's first winning season and playoff appearance since 2017.

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