All articles tagged with #civil cases
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, recently acquitted on serious charges in his criminal trial, faces over 50 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct dating back to the 1990s, with allegations including drugging and raping, though he denies all claims. His legal team argues the civil suits are fabricated attempts at extortion, and the outcome of these cases remains uncertain as they proceed.
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money trial seek to question him about civil cases involving sexual abuse and fraud if he chooses to testify, including allegations by writer E. Jean Carroll and a case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The prosecutors argue that these cases are relevant to challenging Trump's credibility, but defense lawyers warn that introducing too much prejudicial material could provide grounds for appeal. The trial, which began on Monday, is the first of four criminal indictments Trump faces and may be the only one to reach a verdict before the election.
Lawyers for former President Donald J. Trump have requested a pause in the civil lawsuits seeking to hold him accountable for the Capitol violence on Jan. 6, 2021, until after his federal criminal trial connected to the same events is over. They argue that proceeding with the civil cases now would prejudice Trump's ability to effectively defend himself in both the civil cases and the special counsel criminal matter, as it might reveal his defense strategy for the criminal charges.
The federal judiciary has announced a new rule aimed at limiting "forum shopping" in civil cases with nationwide implications, where plaintiffs seek a sweeping remedy. This practice involves choosing sympathetic judges in specific courthouses. Under the new rule, judges for such cases will be assigned at random from across the district instead of defaulting to judges in a particular courthouse, making it harder for litigants to cherry-pick judges for their cases.
Donald Trump could be required to pay up to $450 million in two New York civil cases, including a $370 million potential penalty in a fraud case and an $83 million defamation verdict. Even if he appeals, he would still need to provide a potential $453 million as security. Trump may seek a security bond, but it would come with significant fees and interest. Filing for bankruptcy could be an option, but it would expose his financial details as he considers running for president in 2024. Trump faces additional legal challenges, including four criminal cases, and has maintained his innocence, labeling the cases as politically motivated.
A civil defamation trial resulted in an $83.3 million verdict against Donald J. Trump, with another potentially larger penalty looming in a civil fraud case brought by the New York attorney general. These judgments could significantly impact Trump's finances and force him to sell assets, posing a financial threat unlike any he has experienced in decades. While they may not lead to bankruptcy or affect his freedom, they could erode his financial cushion and challenge his self-made mogul image, potentially leading to a collapse of his business enterprise.
A comprehensive clearinghouse has been created to centralize information on the numerous criminal and civil cases involving former President Donald Trump. The clearinghouse provides links to court proceedings, key statutes, government documents, defense documents, analysis, and media guides. It aims to assist analysts, researchers, investigators, journalists, educators, and the public in understanding the complex legal developments surrounding Trump's trials. The clearinghouse will be regularly updated with new information as the trials progress.
Former President Donald Trump will have to deal with two criminal court cases and two civil ones as he begins campaigning for a second White House term. Trump claims the unprecedented number of legal proceedings against him is proof of a never-ending “witch hunt” by Democrats, while his critics counter that a former president’s pattern of law-breaking is what is so unusual. With the calendar filling up with court dates, many of which will coincide with primary season, Trump's 2024 run promises to deliver a split-screen spectacle between campaign and legal dramas that can only be described as unprecedented.