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"New York AG Questions Legality of Trump's $175M Civil Fraud Appeal Bond"
A new report from ProPublica suggests that former President Donald Trump's legal team may have failed to inform a New York court that he could have secured a $464 million bond before it was reduced to $175 million in his civil fraud case. Despite claiming it would have been practically impossible to obtain the higher amount, a billionaire lender had expressed willingness to provide the full bond and use real estate as collateral. The lawyers allegedly did not file paperwork alerting the appeals court about this development, potentially violating ethics rules. Ultimately, the appellate court ruled in Trump's favor, lowering the bond to $175 million, and the billionaire lender ended up providing the bond for the reduced amount.
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"Trump Co-Defendant Accuses DA Fani Willis of Falsehoods in Legal Filing"
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"Trump Lawyer's Failed Attempt to Discredit E Jean Carroll Attorney and Judge"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Alina Habba, attorney for Donald Trump in the E Jean Carroll defamation trial, retracted her claim that Ms Carroll’s attorney had a "mentor type relationship" with the judge overseeing the trial after being threatened with sanctions. Ms Habba had cited a New York Post article alleging a conflict of interest, but Ms Kaplan denied the claim and threatened sanctions. The judge has not responded to the letters, and the issue remains unresolved.
"Trump's Legal Woes: Predicting Potential Damages and Recusal Requests"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
E. Jean Carroll's lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, refutes claims of a conflict of interest with the judge overseeing Carroll's defamation trials against Donald Trump, stating she has no memory of a mentor-mentee relationship with the judge during their time at the same law firm. Alina Habba, representing Trump, raised the claim and intends to appeal the recent jury verdict in Carroll's favor. Kaplan threatens sanctions against Habba for the false accusation and asserts that Trump's camp is pushing a false narrative of judicial bias. Habba has a history of being sanctioned for filing false claims in court.
"Alleged Office Romance and Accusations: The Trump Case in Georgia"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 5 Atlanta
Emails obtained by the FOX 5 I-Team reveal accusations of racism and lack of respect between Fulton County DA Fani Willis and Trump attorney Steve Sadow, with Willis claiming disrespect towards African American women. The controversy stems from criticism of Willis' handling of the Georgia election interference case, including her decision to hire a special prosecutor, Nathan Wade, who is accused of receiving substantial payments while allegedly dating Willis. Sadow denies the accusations and calls for a clean trial, expressing concern that the prosecutors' actions are feeding into a self-fulfilling prophecy of idiocy.
"Controversy Surrounding Fani Willis and the Trump Case in Georgia"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 5 Atlanta
Unsealed divorce records of Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade do not mention any romantic involvement with his superior, District Attorney Fani Willis, despite allegations made by a co-defendant in the Georgia election interference case. The extensive documents, spanning hundreds of pages, reveal suspicions harbored by Wade's ex-wife, Joycelyn, and ongoing legal battles over financial disclosures. Calls for investigations into the alleged relationship have been made, and an evidentiary hearing in the divorce case is scheduled for Jan. 31.
"Georgia Trump Prosecutor's Wife Accused of Interfering in Election Case"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Fulton County's district attorney, Fani Willis, has accused the estranged wife of her top deputy, Nathan Wade, of attempting to obstruct her prosecution of Donald Trump and his allies by using the civil discovery process to harass and embarrass her. Allegations of an improper relationship between Willis and Wade have surfaced, with a court filing claiming that Joycelyn Wade is conspiring with interested parties in the criminal election interference case. The case has sparked a public dispute, with a scheduled evidentiary hearing to examine the allegations against Willis and Wade.
"Controversy Surrounding Georgia DA Fani Willis"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is accused of paying her alleged romantic partner and special prosecutor, Nathan Wade, $100 more per hour than another prosecutor, John Floyd, despite Floyd's expertise in Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) cases. This accusation comes after Willis was criticized for an alleged improper relationship with Wade. Willis denies any impropriety and claims she treated all three special prosecutors equally, paying them the same hourly rate. The filing also calls for the disqualification of the entire district attorney's office, including Willis and Wade, from prosecuting the case against former President Donald Trump, who faces charges related to alleged election interference in Georgia.
"Georgia DA Fani Willis Addresses Race-Based Criticisms and Special Prosecutor Hiring in Trump Election Case"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, facing allegations of an affair with a prosecutor from the election fraud case against Donald Trump, publicly addressed the accusations, attributing them to race. She described receiving racist threats and defended the prosecutor in question, Nathan Wade, while detailing the racism she has faced since taking on the case. The allegations, which include claims of lavish vacations and improper relationships, have prompted a response from Mr. Trump's attorney and are set to be addressed in a court filing soon.