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politics2 years ago

Trump's Jan. 6 involvement under scrutiny in court and on the trail

Donald Trump's legal defense team is attempting to distance him from the rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, describing them as "independent actors." However, special counsel Jack Smith's team plans to argue that Trump is responsible for the chaos and will highlight his continued support of the defendants to establish his criminal intent. Trump's lawyers are seeking to block evidence related to the actions of the rioters, while prosecutors aim to show that Trump used the mob as a tool to pressure Vice President Mike Pence and obstruct the certification of Joe Biden's victory. The trial, set to begin on March 4, will take place in the same courthouse where over 1,200 of Trump's supporters have been charged in connection with the riot.

via Yahoo News|
#capitol-attack#criminal-intent#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

Trump's Contradictory Stance: Embracing Jan. 6 Rioters on the Trail, but Seeking Distance in Court

Donald Trump's lawyers are attempting to distance him from the Capitol rioters he previously embraced, describing them as "independent actors" in his defense against charges of election interference. Meanwhile, the special counsel's team plans to argue that Trump is responsible for the chaos that unfolded on January 6, and will highlight his continued support of the defendants to establish his criminal intent. The trial, set to begin on March 4, will take place near the Capitol and may hinge on the defense team's ability to neutralize the violent images and evidence linking Trump to the rioters.

via The Associated Press|
#capitol-riot#criminal-intent#donald-trump
legal2 years ago

Trump's Legal Defenses: Challenges and Consequences

Former President Donald Trump can raise several legal defenses against the federal charges brought by the special counsel, including arguing that his claims of election fraud were protected free speech, that he relied on the advice of lawyers, and that he genuinely believed the election was stolen from him. However, legal experts suggest that these defenses may not hold up based on the known facts and evidence. Trump's best strategy may be to delay the trial and hope for a return to the presidency, where he could potentially order the prosecution to be dropped or attempt to pardon himself.

via NBC News|
#criminal-intent#donald-trump#election-fraud
politics2 years ago

Pence's Testimony Against Trump: Unprecedented Evidence in Book.

Legal analyst Glenn Kirschner suggests that former Vice President Mike Pence's description of a conversation with Donald Trump in his recent memoir, So Help Me God, could be "devastating" evidence against Trump if presented to a jury. Pence testified before a federal grand jury investigating Trump's involvement in plotting to overturn the 2020 election and fomenting the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Trump has maintained his innocence in the case. Pence's testimony is considered vital to special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the matter.

via Newsweek|
#criminal-intent#donald-trump#glenn-kirschner
politics2 years ago

Legal Experts Weigh In on Trump's 34-Count Indictment by Manhattan DA

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.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#criminal-defense#criminal-intent#election-law