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politics3 months ago

Trump Threatens to Sue ABC Over Jimmy Kimmel, Claims of 'Illegal Contributions' Unfounded

President Trump threatened to sue ABC over its decision to resume 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', falsely claiming Kimmel's criticism constitutes illegal campaign contributions. Legal experts clarify that Kimmel's comments are protected under the media exemption in campaign finance law, which allows media outlets to broadcast political commentary without it being considered a contribution. Despite Trump's threats, no lawsuit has been filed, and ABC has continued airing the show.

via Forbes|
#abc#campaign-finance-law#jimmy-kimmel
legal1 year ago

"Key Challenges and Evidence in Trump's Hush Money Trial"

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money trial may face challenges convincing the jury of felony offenses due to potentially complex jury instructions on campaign finance laws. Legal experts suggest that the prosecution's case could be hindered if jurors are not clearly informed about the specifics of these laws. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels.

via Newsweek|
#campaign-finance-law#donald-trump#hush-money-trial
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

Trump's Legal Maneuvers: From Hush Money to Presidential Immunity

Donald Trump plans to raise an advice-of-counsel defense at his upcoming criminal trial in New York related to hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels, but insists it's not a formal defense and won't waive attorney-client privilege. The payments have raised questions about potential campaign finance violations. Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, has implicated him in the scheme. Trump faces 91 felony charges across four indictments and has denied any wrongdoing, claiming the charges are politically motivated.

via Newsweek|
#campaign-finance-law#donald-trump#hush-money-trial
politics1 year ago

"RFK Jr. Issues Apology for Controversial Super Bowl Ad"

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign faces backlash after a Super Bowl ad by a supporting Super PAC sparked controversy and drew criticism from his family, political pundits, and the Democratic National Committee. The ad, which invoked his family's political legacy, cost $7 million and raised concerns about illegal coordination with his campaign. Kennedy issued an apology but left the ad pinned to his social media feed, fueling speculation about his intentions and potential impact on the 2024 election.

via The Hill|
#campaign-finance-law#democratic-national-committee#politics
politics2 years ago

"Watchdog Group Accuses DeSantis of Campaign Finance Violation, Super PAC Strategist Resigns"

A nonpartisan government watchdog group, the Campaign Legal Center, has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of breaking campaign finance law by coordinating with a super PAC supporting his presidential bid. The complaint alleges that the level of coordination and communication between DeSantis' campaign and the super PAC, Never Back Down, crossed legal boundaries. DeSantis' spokesperson dismissed the complaint as baseless, while the governor's political operation faces turmoil and departures from top-level strategists. The FEC's resolution of the complaint may take years, and its board often deadlocks on campaign finance enforcement matters.

via The Associated Press|
#campaign-finance-law#coordination#federal-election-commission
politics2 years ago

FEC expert says Trump's Stormy Daniels settlement didn't violate campaign law.

Former President Donald Trump may face indictment by the Manhattan district attorney's office for alleged hush money payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. However, legal expert and former member of the Federal Election Commission, Hans von Spakovsky, argues that the Manhattan DA's office is "way off base" if the charges are based on a supposed violation of federal campaign finance law. Von Spakovsky explains that such cases fall under the jurisdiction of the FEC or the U.S. Justice Department, both of which have known about the facts for years but have chosen not to prosecute Trump.

via Fox News|
#campaign-finance-law#donald-trump#hans-von-spakovsky