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politics7 hours ago

Clintons Defy Capitol Testimony in Epstein Probe, Court Fight Looms

Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to testify in the House Epstein probe, calling subpoenas invalid and signaling a lengthy legal battle with Rep. James Comer. Comer has threatened to hold them in contempt if they don’t appear for live deposition, while the Clintons have provided sworn statements and argued the inquiry is politically motivated and outside the proper legislative scope. The clash could lead to a House vote and possible Justice Department action if contempt is enforced, as both sides prepare for a protracted confrontation over congressional powers and executive accountability.

via The New York Times|
#clinton#congress#contempt
politics1 year ago

"Judge Expands Gag Order to Protect Family from Trump's Attacks"

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York expanded a gag order to prevent him from making inflammatory comments about the judge’s family members after Trump attacked the judge’s daughter on social media. The new order allows Trump to criticize the judge and the district attorney but prohibits him from assailing family members of lawyers or court staff involved in the case. Trump met a deadline to post a $175m bond to appeal a civil fraud case where he was found liable for conspiring to inflate his net worth.

via The Guardian US|
#contempt#donald-trump#gag-order
legalpolitics1 year ago

"House Judiciary Committee and Jim Jordan Threaten DA Fani Willis with Contempt Over Subpoena Non-Compliance"

The House Judiciary Committee has issued a warning to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, demanding her cooperation in their investigation into alleged misuse of federal funds. The committee accused Willis of failing to comply with document requests and terminating an employee who tried to stop the misuse. Willis has been given a deadline to provide the requested documents, with the threat of contempt of Congress proceedings if she fails to comply. Additionally, the committee is also investigating Nathan Wade, an employee accused of extravagant spending with Willis. Willis is also awaiting a decision on a motion to disqualify her and her office from prosecuting a case involving the former president and his co-defendants.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|
#contempt#fani-willis#federal-funds
legalpolitics2 years ago

Judge Denies Trump's Request to Hold Jack Smith in Contempt, Signals Potential Trial Delay

Judge Tanya Chutkan denied Donald Trump's request to hold special counsel Jack Smith's office in contempt but hinted at a potential delay in the trial start date for Trump's 2020 election indictment. The judge clarified her stay order, preventing additional filings without court permission, and suggested that adjustments to the trial schedule might be necessary. Despite Trump's legal team's plea, the judge did not disclose plans to change the trial start date, and key dates in the proceedings are at risk.

via New York Post |
#contempt#donald-trump#jack-smith
legal2 years ago

"Judge Denies Trump's Requests to Hold Special Counsel in Contempt in Election Interference Case"

Judge Tanya S. Chutkan declined to hold prosecutors in contempt in the federal case accusing former President Donald J. Trump of plotting to subvert the 2020 election, after they continued filing motions and turning over evidence despite the case being put on hold. The judge ordered both sides not to file any more "substantive" motions without first asking for permission, reflecting a larger fight over the timing of the case and whether it will go to trial as scheduled in March.

via The New York Times|
#contempt#donald-j-trump#election-interference
legal2 years ago

"Judge Denies Trump's Attempts to Hold Special Counsel in Contempt in Election Cases"

A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump's attempt to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt for submitting court filings in Trump's criminal election interference case while the case is paused. The judge ruled that the order to stay the case pending Trump's appeal did not clearly prohibit Smith's actions, but granted Trump's request that Smith and other parties must seek permission before filing any more pretrial motions.

via CNBC|
#contempt#donald-trump#election-interference
legalpolitical2 years ago

"Judge Denies Trump's Request to Hold Special Counsel Jack Smith in Contempt in Election Interference Case"

A judge overseeing the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump has rejected his request to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt for filing motions while the case is stayed pending Trump’s appeal on presidential immunity grounds. The judge agreed with Trump that Smith’s filings place a burden on him, but instead of holding Smith in contempt, she has ordered that both parties seek her permission before filing additional pre-trial motions while the stay order remains in effect. Trump is waiting for a ruling by a federal appeals court in a case in which he argues that he's immune from being prosecuted over his election interference efforts because he was president at the time, and the trial in the election case is scheduled to begin on March 4.

via NBC News|
#contempt#donald-trump#election-interference
politics2 years ago

"House Republicans Advance Contempt Proceedings Against Hunter Biden"

House Republicans on the Judiciary and Oversight committees are set to mark up a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for not complying with a subpoena related to their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Hunter Biden has been accused of influence peddling through his foreign business dealings, but no hard evidence has been presented that the president benefited from these dealings. Hunter Biden has offered to answer questions in a public setting, which the committee has rejected. The contempt resolution comes as Republicans intensify their impeachment investigation, which includes a planned interview with Georges Bergès, an art gallery owner involved in selling Hunter Biden's art, and efforts to schedule a deposition with Joseph Langston, a business associate of James Biden, the president's brother.

via NBC News|
#congress#contempt#house-republicans
politicslegal2 years ago

Trump Seeks Contempt Ruling Against Special Counsel Smith in Election Trial Drama

Donald Trump's legal team has requested that Judge Tanya Chutkan hold special counsel Jack Smith and his prosecutors in contempt for continuing to file submissions after a stay order was issued in the January 6 case. Trump's lawyers argue that the filings violate the stay and are seeking sanctions, including monetary penalties and a prohibition on further filings from Smith's office. Trump faces charges of conspiring to defraud the United States and obstructing an official proceeding, to which he has pleaded not guilty. Smith's office has not commented on the matter.

via CNN|
##contempt#january6case
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Twitter Account Subject to Jan. 6 Probe with US Search Warrant"

The U.S. special counsel investigating Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for his Twitter account in January as part of the probe into the January 6 Capitol siege. Twitter, now known as X, initially delayed complying with the warrant, raising First Amendment concerns about a nondisclosure order. The U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed the federal trial judge's decision to hold Twitter in contempt and fine it $350,000. Trump criticized the Justice Department for secretly attacking his Twitter account, while prosecutors argued that targets of subpoenas should not be notified to protect investigations. The warrant sought non-public information on Trump's account, including direct messages and location data. Trump recently pleaded not guilty to charges related to plotting to overturn the 2020 election.

via Reuters|
#contempt#donald-trump#jan-6-probe
politics2 years ago

"Special Counsel Secures Search Warrant for Trump's Twitter"

Special Counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant for Donald Trump's Twitter account earlier this year, resulting in a court battle with Twitter. The company initially resisted complying with the warrant, leading to a federal judge holding them in contempt and imposing a $350,000 fine. The warrant's existence reveals that prosecutors gained access to Trump's Twitter account, which he used actively during the run-up to the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The warrant's purpose remains unclear, but obtaining data from Twitter could have revealed patterns of Trump's account usage and potential evidence.

via POLITICO|
#contempt#donald-trump#politics
politics2 years ago

House Republicans withdraw contempt vote against FBI director after document sharing agreement.

House Republicans have cancelled a vote to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt after the bureau offered to let all committee members review a 2020 document at the center of the standoff. The document allegedly ties then-Vice President Joe Biden to a "bribery scheme," but the FBI has warned that it contains unverified information. The deal is in line with a bar set by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who said repeatedly that if Wray let the whole panel see the document, there would not be a need to hold a vote on holding the FBI director in contempt.

via POLITICO|
#christopher-wray#contempt#fbi