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crime1 year ago

"Florida Woman Sentenced for Selling Ashley Biden's Diary"

Aimee Harris, a Florida woman, was sentenced to a month in prison for stealing Ashley Biden's diary and selling it to the right-wing group Project Veritas in an attempt to disrupt the 2020 election. She also received three years' probation, three months of home confinement, and was ordered to pay back the $40,000 she earned from the sale. The sentencing reflects the government's efforts to deter interference in elections, including the case of former President Donald J. Trump awaiting trial on charges related to the 2020 race.

via The New York Times|
#2020-election-interference#aimee-harris#ashley-biden
legalpolitical1 year ago

"Special Counsel Urges Swift Action from Supreme Court in Trump Immunity Case"

Special counsel Jack Smith urged the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump to proceed to trial without further delay, as Trump's team seeks a pause in the case to consider his immunity from prosecution for official acts in the White House. Prosecutors argue that the case has unique national importance and should not be further delayed, while Trump's lawyers claim he is shielded from prosecution for acts within his official duties as president. The Supreme Court's decision on whether to take up the immunity issue could determine the trial's timeline.

via NPR|
#2020-election-interference#donald-trump#immunity-case
legalpolitics1 year ago

"Legal Opinion Rejects Trump's Claim of Absolute Immunity"

Donald Trump's lawyers plan to argue for presidential immunity in his classified documents case, despite a federal appeals panel rejecting this claim in his federal election interference case. The panel ruled that Trump can face trial on charges related to overturning the 2020 election results, stating that he is now a regular citizen with no executive immunity. Trump's team intends to appeal, potentially delaying the case, and has filed a motion indicating they will argue for presidential immunity in another case involving hoarding classified documents. Despite Trump's plea of not guilty and claims of politically motivated charges, the legal battles continue as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024.

via Newsweek|
#2020-election-interference#donald-trump#federal-appeals-panel
politics1 year ago

Court Rules Trump Not Immune in Election Interference and January 6 Cases

A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for alleged criminal acts related to overturning the 2020 election, ruling that as a former president, he is not immune and has the defenses of any other criminal defendant. Trump will likely appeal to the Supreme Court, which could fast-track a ruling. The case is one of four criminal prosecutions Trump faces, and a key issue is whether the trial can take place before the election. If Trump were to win the election, he could potentially dismiss the charges or pardon himself.

via NBC News|
#2020-election-interference#appeals-court#criminal-prosecution
legalpolitical1 year ago

US Appeals Court Rules Trump Has No Immunity in Election Interference and January 6 Cases

A US appeals court has ruled that Donald Trump can face trial on charges related to his alleged plot to overturn the 2020 election results, rejecting his claims of immunity from prosecution. The decision sets the stage for potential appeals to the US Supreme Court and carries significant political implications, with the trial date potentially impacting the upcoming election. This ruling is part of a broader legal battle as Trump faces multiple criminal prosecutions in different jurisdictions.

via The Associated Press|
#2020-election-interference#criminal-prosecution#donald-trump
politics1 year ago

"Trump's Trial: Latest Developments with DA Fani Willis"

The legal challenges for former President Trump are becoming more complex, with trial dates in key cases being delayed. In the 2020 election interference case in Georgia, the district attorney, Fani Willis, faces allegations of misconduct due to a personal relationship with another prosecutor, leading to potential conflicts of interest. This could delay the case against Trump, who is also facing a federal case related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which has been paused as the court considers Trump's immunity argument. These delays could impact the timing of the trials, potentially pushing them beyond the 2024 presidential election.

via NPR|
#2020-election-interference#fani-willis#legal-challenges
politics1 year ago

"Trial Delayed: Judge Postpones Trump's Federal Election Interference Case"

Former President Trump's trial related to Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into 2020 election interference has been indefinitely delayed, with the trial date of March 4 vacated by a federal judge. Trump's claim of presidential immunity from prosecution is being considered by a federal appeals court, with a potential review by the Supreme Court. Special Counsel Smith has charged Trump with various offenses related to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, and alleged interference in the 2020 election, to which Trump pleaded not guilty in August 2023.

via Fox News|
#2020-election-interference#politics#special-counsel-jack-smith
politics2 years ago

"AG Merrick Garland Urges 'Speedy Trial' for Trump Amid 2024 Election Concerns"

Attorney General Merrick Garland agrees that there should be "speedy trials" in the federal cases against former President Donald Trump, but emphasized that the trial dates will be determined by the courts. Special counsel Jack Smith and his prosecutors have been pushing for the trials to take place as soon as possible ahead of the 2024 presidential election, while Trump and his legal team have been trying to delay the court proceedings. The trials for the 2020 election interference case and the mishandling of classified documents case are currently scheduled to begin in March and May, respectively, but could be postponed due to legal challenges.

via NBC News|
#2020-election-interference#donald-trump#federal-trials
politics2 years ago

"Appellate Court Temporarily Lifts Gag Order on Trump in Election Interference and Fraud Cases"

A three-judge appeals court panel has temporarily paused the federal gag order that limited former President Donald Trump's speech ahead of his 2020 election interference trial. The order is not a decision on the merits of the gag order but allows the appeals court more time to consider the arguments. Trump's attorneys argued that the gag order was "muzzling President Trump's core political speech." The panel has scheduled oral arguments for November 20th. The trial is currently set for March 2024.

via CBS News|
#2020-election-interference#appeals-court#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

Trump Seeks Lift of Gag Order in Election Interference and Fraud Cases

Former President Donald Trump's attorneys have asked the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to stay the limited gag order imposed by District Judge Tanya Chutkan in the D.C. 2020 election interference case. Trump's lawyers argue that the order is "muzzling President Trump's core political speech" during an important campaign. They claim that the order unfairly shields high-level government officials connected to the campaign from criticism and restricts the rights of Trump's supporters to hear him. The defense has requested a decision by November 10 and is seeking a stay of the gag order, while the Justice Department opposes the requests and supports keeping the order in place.

via CBS News|
#2020-election-interference#appeals-court#free-speech
politics2 years ago

Navigating Trump's Gag Orders: A Closer Look at Restrictions and Reinstatements

A gag order has been reinstated in Donald Trump's federal 2020 election interference case, limiting his inflammatory rhetoric as he campaigns for the presidency in 2024. The order prohibits Trump and others involved in the case from making public statements targeting prosecutors, court staff, or potential witnesses. However, Trump is still allowed to air general complaints about the case and criticize individuals not named in the order. Trump's lawyers argue that the order infringes on his free speech rights and ability to campaign. The enforcement of the gag order remains unclear, but options could include monetary fines or even jail time. Trump's lawyers have appealed the order to the U.S. Court of Appeals and may ultimately take the matter to the Supreme Court.

via The Associated Press|
#2020-election-interference#donald-trump#free-speech
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Gag Order: Temporarily Lifted, Fined, and Warned"

A federal judge has temporarily lifted the narrow gag order on former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election interference case, allowing his lawyers time to challenge the restrictions in higher courts. The gag order, which barred Trump from making public statements targeting prosecutors, court staff, and potential witnesses, is the most serious restriction placed on his inflammatory rhetoric. Trump's lawyers argue that the restrictions are "egregious and intolerable" and have appealed the ruling. The judge has ordered the special counsel's team to file any opposition to Trump's bid for a longer pause on the gag order pending appeal.

via PBS NewsHour|
#2020-election-interference#donald-trump#free-speech
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Trump Co-Defendant Sidney Powell Strikes Plea Deal, Signaling Trouble for Trump's Election Fraud Claims

Kenneth Chesebro, a Trump campaign legal adviser charged with attempting to delay the transfer of power after the 2020 election, has struck a plea deal with prosecutors from the Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney's office. He pleaded guilty to a felony count of conspiracy to commit filing false documents and agreed to testify in the case. Chesebro faces five years probation, a $5,000 fine, 100 hours of community service, and must continue to provide documents and evidence to the state. He is the second Trump attorney to plead guilty and the third to reach a plea deal in the case.

via NBC News|
#2020-election-interference#georgia-prosecutors#kenneth-chesebro
politics2 years ago

Trump Fights Back Against Gag Order in Election Case

Former President Donald Trump criticized U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan after she issued a gag order in the federal 2020 election interference trial, prohibiting him from making public statements targeting prosecutors, witnesses, and court staff. Trump claimed the order was unconstitutional and accused the judge of bias. This comes after Trump was previously issued a partial gag order in a civil fraud trial and faced a protective order in a lawsuit blocking his presence on Colorado's 2024 presidential ballot. Trump is currently facing four separate indictments.

via Rolling Stone|
#2020-election-interference#criminal-charges#donald-trump