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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

Judge Denies Trump Co-Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Charges in Classified Documents Case

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon denied motions to dismiss charges against two of former President Donald Trump's co-defendants in the classified documents case, stating that the charging document satisfies the minimum pleading standards and that the indictment's allegations provide enough basis to deny the dismissal requests. The co-defendants, Trump aide Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira, face charges including conspiracy to obstruct justice and making false statements, and have pleaded not guilty.

via NBC News|
#classified-documents#co-defendants#court-ruling
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

Judge Denies Trump Co-Defendants' Dismissal Motions in Classified Documents Case

Judge Aileen M. Cannon denied dismissal motions by Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, co-defendants of former President Donald J. Trump, in the classified documents case. The men are accused of conspiring with Trump to hide classified materials and destroying security camera footage of the boxes being moved. Their lawyers argued that the men were unaware of the contents of the boxes and needed more evidence details, while also raising a claim that the obstruction statute was unconstitutionally vague.

via The New York Times|
#classified-documents#co-defendants#donald-trump
legalcourt-news1 year ago

"Legal Maneuvers: Trump's Co-Defendants Seek Charges Dropped in Classified Documents Case"

Co-defendants Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, along with former President Donald Trump, are seeking to have charges related to the handling of classified documents dismissed. Nauta's attorney argues that the indictment fails to allege corrupt conduct, while De Oliveira is also asking for dismissal. The judge is expected to delay the trial start date following recent arguments from both the defense and the special counsel.

via ABC News|
#classified-documents#co-defendants#legalcourt-news
legalcourt1 year ago

"Judge's Rulings and Tensions in Trump Classified Documents Case"

The judge in the Mar-a-Lago case has scheduled a hearing for Donald Trump’s co-defendants and their motions to dismiss the indictments they face, addressing issues such as the need for a bill of particulars and the vagueness of the charges. The judge also announced that partially redacted filings of the co-defendant's motions will be issued. The case involves allegations of conspiracy to obstruct, false statements to the FBI, and withholding documents related to an alleged scheme to delete Mar-a-Lago camera footage and conceal classified documents.

via Law & Crime|
#co-defendants#donald-trump#hearing
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Attorney in Trump election case confesses to leaking incriminating videos

Attorney Jonathan Miller, representing co-defendant Misty Hampton in the Georgia election indictment, admitted in court to leaking confidential proffer videos of pre-trial testimony to the media. Miller argued that the public had a right to see the videos and opposed the protective order requested by the Fulton DA's office. While no actions were taken against him, Judge Scott McAfee expressed concerns about the potential logistical burdens without a protective order. Most defense attorneys consented to the proposed protective order, which would allow prosecutors to designate sensitive items for review by the defense.

via WSB Atlanta|
#attorney-leak#co-defendants#georgia-election-indictment
politics2 years ago

Trump Supporters and Pastor Defiantly Stand Together in Georgia Election Tampering Case

Three lesser-known Trump supporters, including a reverend, a hip-hop publicist, and a former Trump campaign staffer, are facing criminal charges in Georgia for allegedly attempting to coerce a Georgia election worker into falsely confessing to helping rig the 2020 election for Joe Biden. While more prominent defendants have pleaded guilty, these three have defiantly stood by Trump's false claims of election fraud, even if it means facing prison time. They have become inspirations to Trump's ardent supporters and continue to fundraise for their legal defense. The trio is accused of targeting an individual election worker in an effort to create a justification for Republicans in Congress to reject the election results on January 6, 2021.

via The Washington Post|
#co-defendants#conspiracy#donald-trump
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Trump's Inner Circle Crumbles as Allies Turn Against Him

Six more co-defendants in the Georgia election subversion case, including former Trump lawyers Sidney Powell and Jenna Ellis, have reportedly discussed plea deals with prosecutors. The aim is to get as many co-defendants as possible to cooperate and potentially provide evidence against former President Donald Trump. Four defendants have already agreed to deals, while others, such as Rudy Giuliani, have not been offered plea deals. The prosecutors are seeking witnesses rather than adversaries, and the first to cooperate may receive the most favorable deal.

via Yahoo News|
#co-defendants#election-subversion#georgia
politics2 years ago

Trump Co-Defendants Seek Plea Deals as Legal Heat Intensifies

Prosecutors in Fulton County, Georgia, have reportedly discussed plea deals with at least six co-defendants in the case against former President Donald Trump, in addition to the four who have already agreed to plead guilty. This indicates that more allies could potentially flip on Trump, who was indicted along with 18 co-defendants for their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is aiming to secure as many co-defendants as possible to cooperate by offering plea deals. However, there are no signs that Trump himself will be offered or will accept a plea deal.

via Forbes|
#co-defendants#donald-trump#election-conspiracy
politics2 years ago

Trump Co-Defendants Consider Plea Deals as Legal Heat Intensifies

Fulton County prosecutors have engaged in discussions about potential plea deals with at least six additional co-defendants charged alongside Donald Trump for attempting to subvert the 2020 presidential election. The strategy is to encourage co-defendants to cooperate and provide evidence against Trump, leaving him and a few close allies vulnerable. So far, four defendants have already accepted plea deals, including writing letters of apology for their role in the election overturn efforts. However, there is no indication that prosecutors or Trump's legal team are interested in discussing a plea deal, as any proposal would require Trump to plead guilty to all charges. Giuliani, Meadows, and Eastman have not been offered plea deals at this stage.

via CNN|
#co-defendants#election-subversion#fulton-county
politics2 years ago

"Trump Georgia Case: Defendant Flip Triggers Domino Effect, Ex-Prosecutor Warns"

Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner predicts that more co-defendants will "flip" on former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case after a co-defendant, Scott Hall, accepted a plea deal. Hall pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor counts and agreed to testify under oath in future proceedings. Kirschner believes this is just the beginning and expects more co-defendants to follow suit. The case, led by District Attorney Fani Willis, is the fourth criminal indictment against Trump this year, with 13 charges in total, including a violation of the RICO Act. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

via Newsweek|
#co-defendants#donald-trump#election-interference
politics2 years ago

"Pressure Mounts on Co-Defendants as Meadows' Attempt to Move Georgia Case to Federal Court is Denied"

A judge has rejected Mark Meadows' attempt to move the prosecution against him to federal court in the Georgia election interference case. The ruling increases pressure on Meadows and the other co-defendants to cooperate with the prosecution and potentially flip on former President Trump. The judge argued that Meadows' actions in urging Georgia's secretary of state to "find" enough votes fell outside the scope of his official duties as White House chief of staff. The decision allows the prosecution to continue in Georgia state court, where the defendants have no chance of federal clemency. Meadows' loss is seen as a victory for the district attorney, who hopes to flip the co-defendants against Trump.

via Business Insider|
#co-defendants#federal-court#georgia
politics2 years ago

Co-defendants turning against Trump as legal battle intensifies

As Donald Trump's criminal cases move closer to trial, some of his aides, allies, and co-defendants are beginning to shift blame onto the former president. Lawyers for individuals connected to Trump are employing a common strategy of portraying themselves as pawns while pointing fingers at Trump as the apparent mastermind. This tactic has been evident in recent court documents and hearings, with some defendants emphasizing Trump's prominent role in their alleged actions. By doing so, they hope to appear less culpable in comparison to the former president. This blame game is expected to intensify as the cases progress, with Trump's co-defendants seeking to distance themselves from potential legal consequences.

via POLITICO|
#blame-game#co-defendants#criminal-cases
politics2 years ago

Trump's Co-Defendants Struggle with Legal Bills as Save America PAC Runs Dry

Co-defendants in the Georgia election subversion case, which alleges a criminal conspiracy to subvert the state's 2020 election results, are struggling with mounting legal bills. Some have turned to crowdfunding, while others have created political action committees or sought support from allies in Congress. Unlike previous cases, there is no sign that Donald Trump intends to cover the legal costs of his co-defendants in the Georgia case. Trump's political action committee has spent over $40 million on legal fees for him and his associates, but it remains unclear if the funds will extend to the Georgia defendants. The prospect of costly legal defense has prompted some defendants to find alternative ways to raise money, including crowdfunding and seeking support from other Republicans.

via CNN|
#co-defendants#donald-trump#fundraising
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Trump's Co-Defendants Take Their Chances in Court

As Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants in the Fulton County racketeering case face legal proceedings, at least eight of them have filed motions to delay, move, or expedite their cases. Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani advises the co-defendants to make a deal with the prosecution, as Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis likely wants to try Trump and flip the other defendants against him. The legal maneuvering includes some defendants invoking their right to a speedy trial, while others seek to remove their cases to federal court. Defense attorneys suggest that the prosecution may benefit from divisions among the defendants, while former FBI agents and prosecutors note that some defendants may choose to roll the dice and go to trial. The case represents uncharted territory in American legal history, as it involves a former president facing charges under Georgia's RICO Act.

via The Daily Beast|
#co-defendants#donald-trump#fulton-county