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The NFL announced that Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore are currently eligible to play despite ongoing criminal case reviews, with no change in their status at this time.
A recent poll indicates that most Americans doubt Donald Trump's commitment to free speech and fair justice, with uncertainty surrounding criminal cases against his perceived opponents.
UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation after multiple arrests in 2025 related to family abuse and psychological allegations, with criminal proceedings paused until his mental fitness is assessed.
Luigi Mangione, accused of a serious crime, is a fleeting yet prominent figure in the media and public eye, with ongoing court cases and public interest, but he remains a minor part of the broader national conversation.
A court ruling declared Alina Habba unlawfully held the position of U.S. Attorney without legal authority, leading to her cases being co-signed by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to protect them from legal challenges, raising concerns about the legitimacy of ongoing prosecutions and the potential delays in criminal cases.
Special Counsel Jack Smith has dropped the federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, citing the Justice Department's policy of not prosecuting sitting presidents. Trump's legal strategy to delay proceedings has led to the postponement or dismissal of multiple cases, including those in Georgia and New York. While Trump's New York conviction remains, his sentencing is delayed, and his legal team is expected to seek further dismissals based on his presidential status. Civil cases against Trump, however, are not affected by his election.
The US Department of Justice, led by special counsel Jack Smith, is moving to drop two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, citing a policy against prosecuting a sitting president. This decision follows Trump's re-election and involves cases related to election interference and mishandling classified documents. While the cases against Trump are being dismissed, proceedings will continue against his co-defendants. The move marks an end to the unprecedented attempt to prosecute a former president, which some Democrats hoped would impact Trump's popularity.
Jack Smith, the special counsel leading federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, plans to leave the Justice Department before Trump takes office, allowing him to exit without being dismissed by Trump or his attorney general. Smith's departure would occur before the trials for Trump's alleged improper handling of classified documents and election interference, as Trump's election effectively halts these cases. While Smith's team is winding down, it's unclear if he will submit a final report on his investigations. Trump's legal challenges continue, with his lawyers seeking to overturn a New York conviction on presidential immunity grounds.
Following Donald Trump's election, his New York criminal case has been paused to determine the next steps, while other federal and state cases against him are delayed or dismissed. Trump's legal strategy to prolong proceedings has largely succeeded, with the New York case being the only one still active. The federal election and documents cases are expected to be dropped due to presidential immunity, and the Georgia case is postponed. Civil cases against Trump remain unaffected by his election.
Former President Donald Trump's legal strategy to delay his criminal cases has largely succeeded, with most charges against him either dismissed or postponed. His New York conviction remains, but sentencing has been delayed. Trump's election as president has led to the suspension or potential dismissal of federal cases, citing presidential immunity. Civil cases against him, however, will proceed. Trump's legal maneuvers and potential retaliatory actions against those involved in his cases remain a point of concern.
As Donald Trump secured the Republican presidential nomination, his four criminal cases, including the federal case on the 2020 election and the state case in Georgia, continue to progress through the courts. Despite efforts by Trump allies to challenge and delay proceedings, such as contesting special counsel Jack Smith's appointment, the trials are moving forward with potential implications for the upcoming election.
Special counsel prosecutors plan to wind down criminal cases against Donald Trump before he assumes office, following his election victory. This decision is influenced by Justice Department policy, which prohibits pursuing criminal actions against a sitting president, and aims to prevent Trump from dismissing the special counsel. The cases involve Trump's retention of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The Justice Department is considering how to conclude these cases, particularly the classified documents case, to avoid setting a precedent that could affect future special counsel appointments.
An election law expert has stated that criminal cases against former President Donald Trump are expected to be "brought to a halt." This development could significantly impact ongoing legal proceedings involving Trump, although the specific reasons for this potential halt were not detailed in the report.
The Department of Justice is considering how to wind down federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office, adhering to a policy that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted. This move contrasts with previous actions by special counsel Jack Smith, who pursued election interference charges against Trump. With Trump's election victory, DOJ officials see no feasible way to continue the cases, which are entangled in legal complexities. The decision raises questions about the future of these cases and the implications for Trump's co-defendants and legal strategy.
President-elect Trump, now the first convicted felon to win the White House, is unlikely to face legal consequences for his criminal cases due to presidential immunity. Trump has been indicted in four cases, including the New York hush money case, the Georgia election interference case, the federal Jan. 6 case, and the federal classified documents case. His election win halts these proceedings, as Justice Department policy prohibits prosecuting a sitting president. Trump's team is also seeking to delay his New York sentencing and challenge the Georgia case's lead prosecutor.