All articles tagged with #discovery process
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni and his team of hiding evidence and orchestrating a smear campaign against her, with allegations of deleted communications and improper conduct during discovery, as the legal battle intensifies ahead of a 2026 trial.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by emptywheel
The article discusses the legal challenges and procedural disputes in the prosecution of Jim Comey, highlighting issues with discovery deadlines, the potential for prosecutorial misconduct, and the broader implications of the case, including efforts to reveal exculpatory evidence and the political context surrounding the investigation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
Donald Trump's hush-money criminal case in Manhattan state court faces potential delays as his legal team seeks a 90-day postponement or dismissal over alleged discovery process violations. The case involves accusations of diverting funds to conceal stories about marital infidelity and falsifying business records. Trump's lawyers claim that recently disclosed documents related to the investigation of his former fixer, Michael Cohen, contain exculpatory evidence. Prosecutors argue they complied with discovery law and blame Trump's team for delays. Legal experts suggest that dismissal is unlikely, with the likeliest outcome being another delay, which could be seen as a win for Trump's team.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Canada Finance
Sidney Powell, former attorney for Donald Trump, has requested a speedy trial in the Georgia election interference case, following co-defendant Kenneth Chesebro. The trial date for Chesebro has been set for October 23, and Powell's request is pending approval. Both Powell and Chesebro are accused of violating Georgia's racketeering act by attempting to assemble "alternative" electors. The discovery process will involve a large quantity of evidentiary materials, with attorneys instructed to provide USB drives capable of holding at least two terabytes of data by September 5. The request for a speedy trial by Chesebro is seen as a strategic move, potentially separating him and Powell from the more high-profile defendant, Trump.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Voting machine company Smartmatic, which filed a $2.7bn defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani, claims that the former New York mayor is using excuses to avoid the discovery process. Giuliani, who led Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, is facing legal jeopardy and has been sued for defamation by two Georgia election workers. Lawyers for Smartmatic expressed frustration over Giuliani's failure to produce relevant records and have asked a New York judge to force him to turn over materials.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The judge overseeing Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News plans to appoint a special master to investigate whether the network lied to the court to withhold key evidence. The move comes after Fox's attorneys were accused of making misrepresentations to the court. The special master will investigate what sanctions might be appropriate against Fox, including potentially instructing jurors in the case that Fox inappropriately blocked Dominion from obtaining key evidence. Fox denies wrongdoing and says it properly disclosed Murdoch's roles in its public financial filings.