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A Texas teen, Benjamin Elliott, stabbed his twin sister Meghan to death while sleepwalking, according to medical experts, but prosecutors still charged him with murder due to evidence discrepancies, leaving the family devastated and seeking answers.
Donald Trump will be represented by experienced New York trial lawyers Todd Blanche and Susan Necheles in his upcoming criminal trial. Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, has been handling Trump's federal criminal cases in addition to the New York trial, while Necheles, with more experience as a defense attorney, has represented the Trump Organization in a New York state tax fraud case. The lawyers have faced challenges in defending Trump, with Blanche's legal strategies drawing frustration from the presiding judge.
Former prosecutor Bob Bianchi described the recent federal raids on Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes as a "very ominous sign" for the rap mogul, suggesting that authorities wouldn't take such significant action without a strong belief in finding evidence of criminality. The raids are reportedly connected to a federal human trafficking investigation, although it's unclear if Combs is the specific target. Combs has vehemently denied the accusations, with his attorney criticizing the use of excessive force and asserting his innocence in the face of what they describe as a "witch hunt."
Steven H. Sadow, the lead lawyer for former President Donald J. Trump in his Georgia criminal case, has maintained a low profile and minimalist approach thus far. However, this may soon change as he filed a motion arguing that the charges against Trump should be thrown out due to First Amendment protection. Sadow is expected to make his first significant court appearance in the case, where he will argue for Trump's access to evidence gathered by federal prosecutors in his separate election interference case in Washington. Legal experts believe Sadow's understated approach is a calculated strategy, and he may incorporate lessons learned from his extensive experience representing high-profile clients.
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases related to social media, and the legal arguments Trump once made in court are now coming back to haunt him. Government officials facing lawsuits for blocking followers on social media are asking the court to adopt a legal position that Trump advocated in 2020, arguing that their social media activity was private and nonofficial. If the court's conservatives adopt Trump's old view, it could weaken his attempt to dismiss his federal criminal indictment for election interference. Additionally, the article discusses the gag order that silenced Trump, the recovery of West Maui after a wildfire, the confusing testimony of crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried, the history of witch trials inspiring annoying merch, Mark Zuckerberg's fight against Sam Altman and OpenAI, and a breakdown of the Hasan Minhaj saga.
Lawyers representing bankrupt crypto exchange FTX have sued its co-founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, accusing him and former executives of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars. The lawsuit alleges that Bankman-Fried misappropriated funds by gifting $10 million to his father, which is now being used to pay for his criminal defense. Bankman-Fried, who was indicted on fraud and bribery charges, pleaded not guilty, and his trial is expected to begin later this year. FTX lawyers are seeking to recover funds from Bankman-Fried and other defendants to repay creditors.
Former President Donald Trump's defense lawyers are employing delay tactics in his criminal case, requesting a trial date be postponed indefinitely. They argue that the case requires careful review of the procedures leading to the indictment and claim that jury selection during a presidential campaign would be biased. The defense also highlights the potential delays caused by handling classified documents and obtaining security clearances. These tactics, reminiscent of renowned criminal defense attorney Douglas Rankin, aim to push the trial into the presidential election period, where Trump could potentially dismiss the case or seek a self-pardon.
Legal experts and criminal defense attorneys suggest that the criminal case against former President Donald Trump, which alleges he violated New York's business-records laws in an attempt to cover up a payment made to Stormy Daniels, could be challenged on questions of criminal intent and untested interpretations of election law.
Drew Findling, a criminal lawyer representing Donald Trump in the case of overturning Georgia's 2020 election results, repeatedly refused to acknowledge that his client did not win the state. MSNBC host Ari Melber was confused by Findling's reluctance to make a political statement and argued that Trump's false claims about the election are central to the case. Findling reiterated that he would not be "going political" and focused on being a criminal defense attorney.