Donald Trump is arguing for the Supreme Court to keep his name on the presidential ballot in Colorado and claims immunity from criminal prosecution. While he has shown up at recent civil trials, it's unlikely he will attend the Supreme Court arguments, as the court strictly limits who can present arguments. The high court's decorum and rules make it less likely for Trump to be the star of a courthouse drama, unlike in lower courts where he faced rebukes for making disparaging comments and violating gag orders. Trump has expressed optimism in the court, having appointed three of the nine members, and hopes for an easy decision in another case expected to reach the high court about his immunity from criminal prosecution.
Former President Donald Trump has been fined over $88 million in civil lawsuits in New York, including a $83.3 million award to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamation and sexual abuse, and fines for violating gag orders in a separate business fraud case. Trump has appealed the verdicts and has put $5.5 million in the custody of the court, with a potential for a hefty new judgment looming in the business-fraud trial.
Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83.3 million on top of the $5 million he was already ordered to pay writer E. Jean Carroll. He faces upcoming trials related to conspiring to obstruct the 2020 election results, state charges for allegedly trying to undo the election results in Georgia, federal charges over accusations of keeping top-secret government documents, and a state hush money case. Trump is under limited gag orders in both his federal criminal case in D.C. and his civil business fraud trial in New York. He is appealing the first $5 million jury verdict and must put about $5.5 million into an escrow account for the appeal.
Former President Donald Trump's behavior in two civil trials, including a defamation case where he was ordered to pay $83.3 million, showcased his disdain for the legal system and the protocols of courtrooms. His conduct provided clues to how he might handle himself in his four pending criminal cases, where he will be required to be present throughout the proceedings. Trump's use of the defense table as a stage also highlighted his tendency to conflate legal problems with public relations issues, creating a tense environment in the courtrooms.
Former President Donald Trump is facing an array of legal challenges, including civil and criminal trials, with the potential for a seventh case, as he seeks the Republican presidential nomination. These trials, taking place across multiple states and the District of Columbia, involve charges ranging from fraud and defamation to election interference and pyramid scheme allegations. Trump's legal threats include a civil trial in New York that could impact his company, the Trump Organization, and criminal trials that could result in prison sentences. The trials are scheduled to take place within the next nine months, with some overlapping dates and involvement of the same lawyers. Trump maintains his innocence in all the cases and claims they are part of a political campaign against him.
