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legalcourt2 years ago

"Marilyn Mosby's Mortgage Fraud Trial: Testimony Abruptly Halted as Ex-Husband Shows Support"

The prosecution rested its case in the mortgage fraud trial against Marilyn Mosby, with the defense presenting a single witness before the judge abruptly ended proceedings without explanation. Newly released evidence includes mortgage documents and a $5,000 gift from Nick Mosby to Marilyn, which prosecutors allege was not a gift at all. Mosby's ex-husband, Nick Mosby, showed up at court but did not get a chance to testify as the judge dismissed early after a closed-door meeting. The defense filed a motion to acquit, arguing that the alleged crimes happened outside of Maryland, while one juror had to be replaced with an alternate due to a family emergency. Court resumes Thursday morning.

via CBS News|
#defense-witness#fraud-trial#legalcourt
legalcourt-case2 years ago

Trump's Civil Fraud Trial: Defense Witness Compares Ex-President to Jefferson and MLK

A defense witness at Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York compared him to Thomas Jefferson and Martin Luther King Jr., quoting John Lennon's song "Imagine" during his testimony. The witness, a real estate valuation expert, described Trump as a dreamer and praised his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago. Meanwhile, Trump confirmed that he will testify as the last witness in his defense case on Monday. The trial revolves around allegations that Trump exaggerated his assets for a decade. Trump and his sons deny the claims and blame accountants and lawyers for any inaccuracies.

via New York Post |
#civil-fraud-trial#defense-witness#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

Donald Trump Jr. takes the stand as defense's key witness in New York fraud trial

Donald Trump Jr. has returned to testify as the defense's first witness in the civil fraud trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James against him, his father, the Trump Organization, and other executives. Trump Jr. previously testified earlier this month when called by James' office, and now he is discussing the Trump Organization's history and properties, emphasizing his father's "genius" and vision. The defense presented a lengthy slideshow, which included valuations of properties, and Trump Jr. asserted that his father's valuations were accurate as the properties grew in value. The trial is proceeding on allegations of falsification of business records and conspiracy, with the state seeking "disgorgement" of ill-gotten gains.

via CBS News|
#defense-witness#donald-trump#donald-trump-jr
legal2 years ago

Trump Family Faces Legal Battles: From Fraud Trials to Losing Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump Jr. will be the first defense witness in the New York Trump Organization civil fraud trial. The defense team, representing former President Donald Trump, his adult sons, and their company, will begin presenting their case on Monday. The judge has ruled that all witnesses can be called, but their testimony will be limited to relevant topics. The judge previously determined that the Trumps and their company are liable for "persistent and repeated" fraud. The remaining six claims in the case include falsifying business records, issuing false financial statements, insurance fraud, and conspiracy to commit fraud. The defense also plans to call bankers involved in issuing the loans mentioned in the lawsuit.

via CNN|
#defense-witness#donald-trump-jr#judge-arthur-engoron
politics2 years ago

"Live Updates: Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial on Sept. 14"

Ken Paxton's defense team called their second witness, Austin Kinghorn, who testified that he has not seen any wrongdoing alleged in the articles of impeachment. The defense also called their first witness, Justin Gordon, who highlighted procedural "violations" and "irregularities" in the way the FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety responded to records requests related to Nate Paul's investigation. Former President Donald Trump broke his silence on the trial, criticizing the impeachment as an attempt by "establishment RINOs" to undo Paxton's reelection. The defense team has a significant time advantage over the House managers, and the trial is set to resume with the defense's first witness.

via The Texas Tribune|
#defense-witness#fbi-records#impeachment
crime2 years ago

FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense in Capitol riot case.

An FBI informant, who marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members on Jan. 6, testified on Wednesday that he didn’t know of any plans for the far-right extremist group to invade the building and didn’t think they inspired the violence that day. The informant, who identified himself in court only as “Aaron,” was a defense witness at the trial of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants charged with seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors said was a plot to keep Donald Trump in the White House after the 2020 presidential election.

via The Associated Press|
#capitol-riot#crime#defense-witness