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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Trump's Legal Maneuvers in Hush Money Trial Face Judicial Scrutiny"

Former President Trump's defense team is challenging the jury selection process in his upcoming criminal hush money trial, citing concerns about potential bias and political affiliations among potential jurors. The defense opposes dismissing potential jurors who claim they cannot be fair and impartial, and argues that the jury questionnaire benefits the prosecution by identifying people who affiliate with Trump's political party. Trump's trial, related to accusations of falsifying business records to cover up a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election, is scheduled to begin Monday.

via Fox News|
#criminal-trial#defense-team#hush-money-trial
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Mariemont Teen's Mental Health Challenges Highlighted in School Shooting Plot Case"

The Hamilton County Prosecutor wants to try the 14-year-old involved in a school shooting plot as an adult, but his defense team argues that it's against everyone's interests, emphasizing the role of an adult predator in the case and advocating for the juvenile court system to address the vulnerabilities of young individuals targeted on social media. Defense Attorney Jay Clark believes that the 14-year-old needs counseling and therapy, and fears that this case is indicative of a larger issue with predators exploiting vulnerable juveniles through social media.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|
#crime-and-justice#defense-team#juvenile-court
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Delays and Denials: Bryan Kohberger Murder Trial Faces Uncertain Timeline"

Bryan Kohberger's murder trial may be delayed until 2025 as the judge denies a motion to dismiss the charges, with the defense team requesting more time to prepare and a change of venue. The state attorneys aim to start the trial this summer to spare the victims' families further pain, but the defense argues they won't be ready until 2025, citing the complexity of the case and the need to go through extensive data. The judge expressed concern about the delay and denied the motion to dismiss the indictment, with no trial date set yet.

via New York Post |
#bryan-kohberger#crime-and-justice#defense-team
crime2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Demolition of University of Idaho Murder Home

The defense team for Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of brutally murdering four University of Idaho students, has been granted access to the house where the killings took place before it is demolished. The team will enter the house on December 28th to take photographs and measurements. The house, which was given to the university earlier this year, is set to be demolished after the defense team's visit. The trial date for Kohberger has not yet been set.

via New York Post |
#bryan-kohberger#crime#defense-team
crime2 years ago

"Defense Alleges Juror Misconduct in Charlie Adelson Murder Trial"

Charlie Adelson's defense team has filed a motion requesting the judge to interview all jurors involved in the case after an alternate juror claimed that some jurors created a group chat during the trial. The defense team is concerned that the jurors may have violated court rules by ingesting outside information or engaging in premature deliberation. The defense wants to ensure the integrity of the jury's verdict.

via WCTV|
#charlie-adelson#crime#defense-team
crime2 years ago

Delphi defense team's resignation causes potential delay in high-profile murder trial

The defense team for Delphi defendant Richard Allen has stepped down after it was revealed that sensitive crime scene evidence was leaked by one of Allen's attorneys to Delphi social media posters. The defense attorney engaged his own legal counsel, who filed a motion stating that the leak was the result of a former employee with unauthorized access to the evidence. The motion also confirmed that one of the participants in the leak took his own life after being questioned by investigators. The judge announced that the defense team would be replaced, and a new trial date would be set. This is the third time the judge has addressed defense leaks in the case. The validity of the search warrant used to discover a gun linked to the crime scene remains unresolved.

via WANE|
#crime#defense-team#delphi
legalcryptocurrency2 years ago

"Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial: Lawyers Push Judge's Patience, Co-Founder Testifies to Giant Fraud"

The judge overseeing the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, former crypto chief, expressed frustration with his defense team for asking imprecise and repetitive questions during cross-examination. The defense is attempting to undermine the credibility of government witnesses and inject favorable facts into the court record. However, prosecutors have been successful in blocking many of these questions. The judge's dissatisfaction raises concerns about how the jury will perceive the defense's strategy. Meanwhile, the trial continues with witnesses testifying about FTX's accounting software bug and the loss of customer funds.

via CoinDesk|
#cross-examination#defense-team#judge-kaplan
politics2 years ago

"Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial: Whistleblower Alleges AG's Involvement in Charity Lawsuit"

The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton continues, with his defense team having a significant time advantage over the prosecutors. The trial focuses on allegations that Paxton misused his office to benefit his friend and donor, Nate Paul. Testimony from witnesses revealed that Paul benefited from a foreclosure letter that halted the sale of his properties, and Paxton's attorney hired an investigator who felt misled and unpaid for his work.

via The Texas Tribune|
#defense-team#foreclosure#impeachment-trial
politics2 years ago

"Insights and Revelations from Ken Paxton's Impeachment Trial"

The first week of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial in Texas concluded with four prosecution witnesses taking the stand, revealing key themes in the case. Paxton's defense team challenged the loyalty and evidence of the witnesses, arguing that reporting Paxton to the FBI was an act of betrayal and that there was no evidence of wrongdoing. Prosecutors focused on Paxton's alleged misconduct, claiming that he used his position to benefit a friend and donor. The defense argued that Paxton did not exceed his authority and that he hired an outside lawyer due to the lack of investigation by his agency. Both sides presented their political arguments, with the defense warning of potential political consequences and the impeachment team countering that elections alone cannot protect the public from abusive office holders.

via The Texas Tribune|
#defense-team#impeachment-trial#ken-paxton
legal2 years ago

Judge Demands Prompt Response from Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Team Amidst Trial Delays and Payment Disputes

The judge overseeing the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, has expressed frustration with his defense team's requests for postponement and concerns over evidence production. The judge rejected their request to exclude recent evidence, stating that Bankman-Fried had ample access to review it prior to his detention. The defense team has until the end of the week to file any postponement request, but the judge emphasized that it would need to demonstrate a legitimate need for more time. The conditions of Bankman-Fried's detention, including access to lawyers and the internet, are still being worked out.

via Fortune|
#defense-team#evidence#judge-kaplan
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Team Urgently Seeks Release from Jail for Trial Preparation

Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team argued in a hearing that his limited internet access and inadequate laptop tech specs in jail were hindering his ability to prepare for his upcoming trial. They requested his release from jail, but the federal judge overseeing the case declined to grant their request. The judge gave both parties until next Tuesday to brief him on the conditions in the jail facility before deciding on temporary release. The defense also requested to preclude all documents produced after July 1 due to the late disclosure by the government, but the judge denied the request. The defense can ask for a trial postponement if they need more time to review the documents. The hearing also involved discussions about Bankman-Fried's laptop battery life and internet access in jail, with the defense arguing that the proposed solutions were not practical. Bankman-Fried has been in jail since August on charges of attempted witness tampering.

via CoinDesk|
#defense-team#jail-conditions#judge-kaplan
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Battle Intensifies Amidst Discovery Documents and Temporary Release Push

Attorneys for Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, have filed a motion seeking his "temporary release" or increased access to his defense team, arguing that his right to prepare his defense is being hindered by his incarceration. They claim that Bankman-Fried's access to necessary documents is limited due to being in jail, as the documents are only accessible online. The defense team also raised concerns about the Department of Justice's ongoing discovery productions, requesting that any documents produced after July 1 be blocked due to insufficient time for review. Bankman-Fried's trial on multiple charges is scheduled to begin in October.

via CoinDesk|
#defense-team#discovery-issues#legalcriminal-justice
politics2 years ago

Legal expert dissects Trump's case.

Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti analyzes the case against former President Trump, who faced federal charges for the first time on Tuesday. Mariotti discusses Trump's defense team, the power of the trial judge, and the potential impact of Trump's public statements on the case. He also notes the possibility of a hung jury due to the need for unanimity in the verdict and the potential influence of Trump's popularity in Florida on potential jurors.

via PBS NewsHour|
#defense-team#federal-charges#judge
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Damning Admission on Tape: Refusal to Declassify Secret Iran Documents"

Former US President Donald Trump's top lawyers, James Trusty and John Rowley, have departed his defense team after he was charged with willful retention of national defense secrets, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and false statements. Trump has denied wrongdoing and accused prosecutors of trying to "destroy his life." The charges against Trump's valet, Walt Nauta, who followed him from the White House to Florida, were also revealed. An audio recording from 2021 in which Trump talks about an apparently secret document and says, "As president, I could have declassified it, but now I can't," has also been obtained by prosecutors. The recording undercuts a central claim that Trump has put forward since the investigation was opened last year.

via The Washington Post|
#classified-documents#defense-team#indictment
crime2 years ago

Surviving Idaho University roommate agrees to interview with Kohberger's defense team in murder case.

A surviving roommate of the four University of Idaho students who were murdered in their beds has agreed to be interviewed by the defense team of the suspected killer, Bryan Kohberger. Bethany Funke, 21, will meet with lawyers for Kohberger at her home in Reno, Nevada, after trying to argue that she should not have to testify during the various court hearings. Kohberger is accused of killing Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, on November 13 last year. The subpoena forcing Funke to testify has been dismissed, and she may not be forced to appear at the preliminary hearing on June 28, depending on the information that she gives investigators.

via Daily Mail|
#bryan-kohberger#crime#defense-team