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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Prosecutors Dispute Trump Team's Account in Classified Files Case"

Prosecutors in the case against former President Donald Trump accused his defense team of painting an "inaccurate and distorted picture of events" and seeking to cast suspicion on government officials. They argued that the defense's requests for information were vague and irrelevant, and that they had already provided extensive information. The case involves allegations of Trump illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them, with the trial currently set for May 20.

via The Associated Press|
#classified-documents#defense-lawyers#donald-trump
crime2 years ago

Delphi murder suspect's defense team withdraws amid leaked crime scene photos

Defense lawyers representing Richard Allen, the man accused in the 2017 Delphi killings of two girls, unexpectedly withdrew from the case, leading to the cancellation of a scheduled hearing. The withdrawal may further delay the potential trial as Allen awaits a new legal team. The reason for the withdrawal is unclear, but there have been allegations of a leak of sensitive crime scene evidence. Allen is charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German, whose bodies were found on a hiking trail.

via NewsNation Now|
#crime#defense-lawyers#delphi-killings
legal2 years ago

"Judge Examines Conflict-of-Interest Concerns in Trump Documents Case"

A federal judge is set to determine whether the defense lawyers for Donald Trump's co-defendants in a case involving the obstruction of justice and retrieval of classified documents from Mar-a-Lago have conflicts of interest that require waivers. The judge's decision could potentially disrupt the informal joint defense agreement between Trump's lawyers and his co-defendants' lawyers. The prosecutors did not explicitly request the removal of the lawyers but did ask for independent lawyers to be present at the hearing. The conflicts arise from the fact that the lawyers have previously represented individuals who may be trial witnesses. The potential conflicts could impact the defendants' right to effective counsel and the ability to vigorously defend themselves.

via The Guardian US|
#classified-documents#conflict-of-interest#defense-lawyers
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

The Unraveling of Hunter Biden's Legal Battle

Hunter Biden's defense lawyers previously threatened to have President Biden testify as a fact witness if his son faced criminal charges, according to a letter obtained by Politico. The lawyers argued that moving forward with a trial would result in a "constitutional crisis." Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax and gun charges after a previous plea deal fell apart. His attorney, Chris Clark, recently withdrew from the case, citing the potential of being summoned as a witness.

via Fox News|
#criminal-charges#defense-lawyers#hunter-biden
politics2 years ago

Trump's Trial Timeline: Safety Concerns and Delay Tactics

Former President Donald Trump is requesting a trial date of April 2026 in the federal election subversion case against him, opposing the proposed January 2024 trial date by special counsel Jack Smith. Trump's lawyers argue that the proposed timeline would interfere with other criminal and civil cases he is involved in. Federal prosecutors had requested a January 2024 trial start date, emphasizing the public's interest in a speedy trial. The judge will ultimately decide the trial start date, taking into consideration the arguments from both sides.

via CNN|
#defense-lawyers#donald-trump#federal-election-subversion-case
politics2 years ago

Trump's Legal Battles: Trial Dates, Arraignments, and Pretrial Timetables

The scheduling phase of former President Donald Trump's trial on charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election has begun. Prosecutors acknowledge that it will take months, if not a year or more, to prepare for a trial that may involve testimony from Trump's inner circle. Trump's defense argues that they need years to review the evidence. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is expected to preside over the case and has proposed several dates for the parties to appear before her. She intends to set a trial date at the upcoming conference on August 28.

via POLITICO|
#defense-lawyers#donald-trump#politics
politics2 years ago

Proud Boys trial witness revealed as government informant.

A witness expected to testify for the defense at the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four associates was secretly acting as a government informant for nearly two years after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, a defense lawyer said in a court filing. Defense lawyers have asked the judge to declare a mistrial over a variety of issues they say have been unfair to their clients. The trial in Washington's federal court is one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Jan. 6 attack.

via CBS News|
#defense-lawyers#government-informant#jan-6-attack