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law-and-politics2 years ago

"Trump's Trial Tantrums: From Outrageous Requests to Potential Jail Time"

Alina Habba, a lawyer representing Donald Trump in the defamation suits brought by E. Jean Carroll, faced online mockery after making an "outrageous" request for a mistrial, claiming that Carroll had violated the law by deleting emails containing death threats against her. Former DOJ official Mary McCord called the argument "outrageous," and the judge overseeing the case rejected the motion. Numerous users on social media criticized Habba's competency as an attorney, with some mocking her for the mistrial motion.

via Newsweek|
#alina-habba#defamation-suits#donald-trump
legal2 years ago

Alex Jones Offers Sandy Hook Families $55 Million to Settle Defamation Lawsuits

Alex Jones has proposed a settlement plan to pay the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre at least $55 million over 10 years, following his loss in massive defamation suits. The plan, which still requires court approval, includes annual payments of $5.5 million, as well as additional income from InfoWars' parent company and Jones himself. The families had previously proposed that Jones pay at least $85 million over 10 years or liquidate his estate. Jones estimated his assets to be worth between $1 million and $10 million in his bankruptcy filing.

via Forbes|
#alex-jones#bankruptcy-filing#defamation-suits
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Fundraiser Boosts Giuliani's Campaign"

Former President Trump hosted a fundraiser for Rudy Giuliani, his longtime ally and former attorney, to help with Giuliani's mounting legal bills. The $100,000-a-plate event was expected to raise over $1 million, with a second fundraiser planned at Mar-a-Lago. Giuliani is facing legal challenges including an indictment in Georgia, defamation suits, and efforts to strip him of his law license.

via The Hill|
#defamation-suits#fundraiser#giuliani