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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Trump's Legal Setbacks: Judge Rejects Dismissal Bids in Criminal Cases"

Former President Donald Trump faces setbacks as judges reject his attempts to dismiss criminal cases in Georgia and federal courts, with trials still a possibility. The delay strategy employed by Trump has been successful in prolonging pretrial litigation, and his arguments for presidential immunity are being considered in multiple cases. While a judge declined Trump's request to dismiss the federal classified documents case, she left open the possibility for him to use the argument in his defense at trial. In the Georgia election subversion case, the judge rejected the argument that Trump's alleged efforts were protected under the First Amendment, signaling a step forward for the prosecution.

via CNN|
#criminal-prosecutions#donald-trump#judicial-rulings
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Legal Challenges Mount for Trump as Efforts to Dismiss Criminal Cases Face Setbacks"

Former President Donald Trump faces setbacks in his attempts to dismiss criminal cases against him, as judges in Georgia and federal courts reject his bids to have the cases thrown out. The prospect of the cases going to trial remains, with delays being a key part of Trump's strategy. The judges' rulings indicate that Trump's alleged actions are not protected under the First Amendment, and his claims of presidential immunity are being challenged. The legal battles continue as the cases move forward, with the possibility of trials in the near future.

via CNN|
#criminal-prosecutions#donald-trump#judicial-rulings
politics1 year ago

"Potential Impact of Trump's Conviction on Election 2024"

Delays in federal court proceedings have cast doubt on the likelihood of Donald Trump being convicted of felonies before Election Day, with the New York hush money case being the only trial seemingly on track. The Georgia election case faces uncertainty due to scandalous allegations against the prosecutor, while the DC case is on hold pending higher-court appeals on presidential immunity. The Florida case has been slowed down by the judge, raising concerns about trial timing. Despite the potential impact on polling, the outcome of Trump's legal jeopardy remains unresolved, with the possibility of permanent delays if he wins the election.

via Vox.com|
#criminal-prosecutions#democratic-concerns#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

Trump's DC Trial Date Set for March 4, 2024, Amidst GOP Presidential Battle

Former President Donald Trump is set to stand trial on March 4, 2024, for attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat, just one day before Republican voters in multiple states will decide on their presidential nominee. This trial date adds to the three other criminal prosecutions Trump is facing, as well as three civil trials scheduled in the coming months. Trump's lawyers had requested an April 2026 trial date, but the judge set the earlier date, stating that Trump would have to make it work. Trump plans to appeal, but legal experts say scheduling decisions cannot be appealed until after a verdict is reached.

via Reuters.com|
#criminal-prosecutions#donald-trump#gop
politics2 years ago

Trump's Legal Battles Threaten Campaign Trail Presence

Donald Trump is facing a series of court dates that could potentially sideline him from the campaign trail as he seeks the GOP nomination. He is a defendant in seven pending cases, including four criminal prosecutions and three civil lawsuits. While the civil trials are unlikely to require his attendance, the criminal trials across four jurisdictions could last for weeks at a time and overlap with the primary calendar. The schedule for these trials is still being determined, but they could potentially interfere with Trump's campaign activities.

via POLITICO|
#campaign-trail#civil-lawsuits#criminal-prosecutions
jurisprudence2 years ago

Trump's Sexual Abuse Verdict: Implications for Future Cases and Criticism from Republicans.

Donald Trump's refusal to testify in the E. Jean Carroll case highlights his inability to defend himself in court. This could be a major problem for him in the criminal prosecutions he faces in Georgia and D.C. The New York attorney general's civil complaint against Trump and his family alleging "staggering fraud" is likely to be even stronger than initially assumed, as Trump's recent testimony in the case is expected to be as bad as his deposition testimony in the Carroll trial. Trump's courtroom battles have started badly and have further exposed the limits he imposes on his ability to defend himself in all pending matters.

via Slate|
#criminal-prosecutions#donald-trump#e-jean-carroll