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"Michael Cohen's Potential Impact on Trump's Legal Defense"
Former lawyer Michael Cohen's evidence in Donald Trump's upcoming hush money case may prove unsettling for some jurors, with legal experts suggesting that the defense may seek jurors who view Cohen skeptically. Jury selection begins on April 15, with over 500 New Yorkers filling out questionnaires about their political beliefs before 12 are chosen, and six alternate jurors will also be selected for the case. The prosecution aims to prove that Trump paid two women not to reveal alleged affairs, while Trump denies all allegations and claims to be the target of a political witch hunt. The defense will be screening the jury to identify potential biases and remove jurors who may have read books by Cohen or Manhattan prosecutor Mark Pomerantz.
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"Judge Advances Pretrial Motions in Trump's Georgia Election Interference Case"
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers argue that the charges against him in the Georgia election interference case seek to criminalize protected political speech, while former Georgia Republican Party chair David Shafer's lawyers claim he acted lawfully in certifying Trump's victory in the state. The Fulton County Superior Court Judge plans to hear pretrial motions challenging the indictment, as the case moves forward despite defense efforts to disqualify the district attorney. Prosecutors argue that the indictment is based on criminal acts, not speech, and have faced setbacks in the case, including the dismissal of some counts.
Trump's Legal Turmoil: Trials, Taxes, and Family Feuds
Former President Donald Trump attended a court hearing in New York for the final pre-trial hearing in the hush money case, with the trial set to begin on April 15. The case involves charges related to hush money payments made to cover up claims of marital infidelity, and it has been adjourned for 30 days to allow time to respond to filings. Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, made payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal to keep silent about alleged affairs with Trump. The case could lead to the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president, and Trump has pleaded not guilty, calling it a politically-motivated "witch hunt." Additionally, an appeals court granted Trump a 10-day extension to pay a portion of the $464 million bond in his New York civil fraud case.
"Fani Willis Warns Trump: Election Interference Case Gains Momentum Despite Disqualification Bid"
The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump has scheduled a hearing to hear oral arguments on motions from Trump and his co-defendant David Shafer, following a failed disqualification bid against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The case continues after Judge Scott McAfee granted Trump permission to appeal his disqualification ruling and ruled that the case would move forward in the meantime. Trump and 18 others pleaded not guilty to charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia, with some defendants taking plea deals.
"Trump's Appeal to Remove Fani Willis from GA RICO Case Revived by Georgia Judge"
Judge Scott McAfee has allowed the defendants in the Georgia RICO case, including Donald Trump, to seek an immediate interlocutory appeal, potentially delaying the trial until after the election. Last week, McAfee denied Trump's motion to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis but agreed to remove special prosecutor Nathan Wade due to an apparent conflict. The defendants have been granted permission to argue to the appeals court that the DA's office should be removed from the case entirely. Despite this, McAfee intends to continue addressing pending pretrial motions unless directed otherwise by an appellate court.
"Whistleblower Attorney Vindicated as Judge Criticizes DA's Church Speech"
Attorney Ashleigh Merchant, who initiated the effort to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case due to her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, feels vindicated after the judge's ruling. Despite the judge allowing Willis to stay on the case, Wade had to step down. Merchant believes they should have all been removed and plans to appeal the decision. She denies receiving resources from the Trump camp for her investigation and asserts that she conducted it independently.
"Trump's Legal Battle in Georgia: The Unraveling Case Against Fani Willis"
The legal case against Donald Trump in Georgia is facing significant challenges as the judge ruled to remove lead counsel Nathan Wade due to his relationship with District Attorney Fani Willis, who is facing allegations of financial impropriety and influencing potential jurors. The judge also threw out several key charges, including the most damaging one against Trump, due to issues with evidence and legal work. The co-defendants are likely to appeal the ruling, potentially further delaying the trial, while RICO experts criticize the case's weakness and lack of legal sophistication. Despite surviving to fight on, Willis' conduct has raised serious concerns, casting doubt on the future of the case.
"Judge to Rule on Disqualification of Fulton County DA in Trump Election Case"
The judge in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and co-defendants is expected to rule today on the effort to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case over allegations of misconduct, including a romantic relationship with a prosecutor hired for the case. Both Willis and the prosecutor denied any financial benefit from the relationship, but the defense argued that their testimony about the timeline of the relationship was untruthful. Trump and 18 others pleaded not guilty to charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, while some co-defendants have taken plea deals.
"Legal Battle Intensifies as Key Witness Testifies in Fani Willis' Case Against Trump"
Legal arguments are set to begin over whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the prosecution of the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump due to a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor she hired. The relationship has dominated the court's time and public attention, with arguments focusing on whether it created a conflict of interest. If Willis is removed, it could throw the case into question, potentially impacting the charges against Trump and 14 others.
"Judge Orders Return of Nathan Wade's Attorney to Witness Stand in Trump Election Case"
A judge has ruled that Terrence Bradley, former law partner of special prosecutor Nathan Wade, must retake the stand in the Trump election interference case to testify on matters not covered by attorney-client privilege. The defense seeks to disqualify District Attorney Willis from the case, alleging a conflict of interest due to her relationship with Wade. Bradley's testimony could potentially reveal evidence contradicting Willis and Wade's statements about the timeline of their relationship. Trump and 18 others have pleaded not guilty to charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
"Trump's Legal Battles: Updates on NY Hush Money, Georgia Election Fraud, and More"
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is testifying in an Atlanta court about her relationship with Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade, with the possibility of being disqualified from the case if evidence of a conflict arises. The hearing involves Trump co-defendant Mike Roman seeking to have the criminal case dropped over alleged misconduct by the prosecutors. Whistleblowers are rushing to testify in a probe over misconduct allegations against Willis, who has been accused of lying about the timeline of her relationship with Wade. Georgia residents have expressed concern over the situation, as Willis admits to a "personal relationship" with the prosecutor but insists that the Trump case should not be dismissed.