the vessel is believed to be owned by russian oligarch, alexi moore, to shock he's been sanctioned by western governments after russia started its war on ukraine. and leaders of these countries are concerned that if hong kong doesn't seize the yacht, the territory will become a safe haven for russians evading sanctions. this yacht is p o luxury to help pads, a swimming pool and a waterfall. it's all in those. the 500000000 dollar node has been anchored in hong kong water over a week after its journey from russia. the yacht belongs to russian oligarch, alex, the motor shop, who was sanctioned by the u. s. the u. k. and the e. u. after russia invaded ukraine, he has time the law to be put in over a dozen super yours owned by russians have been seized in the last month, including mortar shops, lady m, in italy, back in march. the u. s. is building hong kong authorities to also take action the possible use of hong kong as a safe haven, bye individuals evading sanctions from multiple jurisdictions. further calls into question the transparency of the business environment. but hong kong said

alexis taylor represents the afro-american newspapers. jeff falcon of maryland public television. the debate will feature questions from student journalists for morgan state and salisbury university. dan cox is the republican nominee for governor. wes moore is the democratic elected nominee. each candidate has the opportunity to use -- two make an opening statement. we randomly used maryland's pick three from yesterday to determine who goes first. >> good evening. this could be maryland's moment. we have amazing people and incredible potential. i was raised by an immigrant single mom after my dad died. i joined the army and learned the basic principle, leave no one behind. as your governor, that will be the new mission for maryland. i understand you are concerned about paying groceries and bills. we can build an economy that works for everyone. i understand you are worried about safety in your own communities. we can work with communities and law enforcement to ensure public safety. i know you are concerned about your rights being stripped away. maryland can protect abortion rights and abortion access. my name is wes moore. i am a combat veteran and third generation maryland or and i would be honored to have your support. dan cox: hello,

. >> alexi, there is an important inflection point here in understanding the republican party. it's an oxymoron to describe a gop scandal. i think roy moore have been the last republican scandal-plagued candidate and maybe alleged pedophilia is the last thing. we'll see in the future if those allegations are ever made, if that disqualifies anyone. herschel walker was on sean hannity last night, probably raised a boatload of money from that appearance. we're in a post-scandal, a post moral gravity moment for one of the two political parties. >> i was having a conversation with someone about this earlier, the survivability of scandals post donald trump has just completely changed in the political arena. you know that as well as i do. people have been likening this to the "access hollywood" moment with donald trump. of course, we all know how that ended in 2016. i think for many people, they look across the country and see these republican nominees, as you pointed out, with people like j.d. vance in ohio, herschel walker. we look to arizona with blake masters, new hampshire as well. these candidates who are just so far out of the norm and wh

alexis taylor represents the afro-american newspapers. jeff falcon of maryland public television. the debate will feature questions from student journalists for morgan state and salisbury university. dan cox is the republican nominee for governor. wes moore is the democratic elected nominee. each candidate has the opportunity to use -- two make an opening statement. we randomly used maryland's pick three from yesterday to determine who goes first. >> good evening. this could be maryland's moment. we have amazing people and incredible potential. i was raised by an immigrant single mom after my dad died. i joined the army and learned the basic principle, leave no one behind. as your governor, that will be the new mission for maryland. i understand you are concerned about paying groceries and bills. we can build an economy that works for everyone. i understand you are worried about safety in your own communities. we can work with communities and law enforcement to ensure public safety. i know you are concerned about your rights being stripped away. maryland can protect abortion rights and abortion access. my name is wes moore. i am a combat veteran and third generation maryland or and i would be honored to have your support. dan cox: hello,