In Other Brews…

• Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter charges were abruptly dismissed mid-trial on Friday. The judge ruled the prosecution withheld evidence—a batch of bullets—potentially connected to the shooting and determined there was “no way for the court to right this wrong.” The case cannot be retried. Baldwin wept at the stunning end of his three-year criminal case; civil lawsuits are ongoing.

• The Gaza Pier is shutting down. The over $200 million project—built to rush food, fuel, and other humanitarian aid into Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war—was only operational for 20 days due to rough seas and logistical issues. U.S. officials say the biggest issue now is not getting aid into Gaza but distributing it effectively throughout Gaza.

• A federal judge threw out Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy case, paving the way for creditors—including two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation suit against him—to pursue foreclosures and potentially seize his assets. The judge said the former NYC mayor failed to meet even basic “reporting obligations;” Giuliani said he’s paying the price for “standing by” former President Trump.

• The son of Asia’s richest man tied the knot this weekend. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s three-day ceremony followed months of ultra-lavish pre-wedding festivities, which included a custom-built glass palace, performances by Rihanna and Justin Bieber, a four-day Mediterranean cruise for 1,200 guests, and star-studded RSVPs (Kardashian, Beckham, Zuckerberg, Gates, Bollywood stars, etc.)... Budget estimates total nearly $600 million.

• AT&T was breached. The telecom giant said hackers swiped phone records covering six months of 2022 for “nearly all” of its 110 million customers. The stolen data does not include the content of calls/texts or personal info (SNN, birthday, etc.) but does show who customers called/texted, how frequently, and, in some cases, their estimated location.