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Dismissal Motions

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legalcourt-news1 year ago

"Judge Denies Trump Co-Defendants' Dismissal Motions in Classified Documents Case"

U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon denied dismissal motions by Donald Trump’s co-defendants, ruling that federal prosecutors had met the legal threshold for obstruction charges in the classified document case. The co-defendants had argued lack of evidence and knowledge of ongoing investigation, but the judge stated that such arguments could be made at trial. The prosecutors claim that the co-defendants misled investigators and plotted to delete security footage to prevent officials from retrieving the boxes from Trump’s property. Cannon also rejected requests for a bill of particulars, stating that the indictment is detailed enough.

politics1 year ago

Judge Denies Hunter Biden's Motions to Dismiss Tax Charges

U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi denied all eight of Hunter Biden's motions to dismiss the nine federal tax charges he faces in California, rejecting claims of politically fueled prosecution. Biden's attorney plans to continue challenging the handling of the case. Federal prosecutors allege a "four-year scheme" by Biden to evade paying at least $1.4 million in taxes, including funding an "extravagant lifestyle" and classifying personal expenditures as business deductions. If convicted, he faces up to 17 years in prison.

legalcourt1 year ago

"Hunter Biden Fights Tax Charges, Alleging Political Interference and Mistaken Identity"

Hunter Biden's attorneys filed nine motions seeking to dismiss tax-related charges, arguing that the prosecution was influenced by political pressure and that the charges were selectively targeted. They also claimed that the statute of limitations had expired, there were duplicative charges, and improper venue. Additionally, they argued that Hunter Biden had already paid his taxes with interest and penalties for one of the tax charges. The attorneys also criticized the conduct of IRS whistleblowers and the special counsel's appointment, funding, and indictment, while seeking to strike certain allegations from the indictment. Hunter Biden had previously pleaded not guilty to the nine tax-related charges and had asked a federal judge to dismiss gun-related charges against him.

jurisprudence2 years ago

Trump's Legal Team's Desperate Attempts to Dismiss Jan. 6 Case

Donald Trump's legal team has filed three additional motions to dismiss the federal prosecution of his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Legal experts say the arguments are absurd and unlikely to result in dismissal. Trump's defenses include claiming that the election being stolen cannot be proven, arguing that he is the subject of a witch hunt led by Joe Biden, asserting that his impeachment protects him from double jeopardy, and denying that his "Stop the Steal" campaign constituted deceit or trickery. Experts believe the evidence against Trump is overwhelming and that his defenses are unlikely to succeed.

politics2 years ago

Trump seeks dismissal of Georgia election charges

Former President Donald Trump's attorneys have filed motions to dismiss charges against him in the Georgia election interference case. The motions adopt arguments previously put forth by some of Trump's co-defendants, who are accused of violating Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Trump's lawyers argue that the charges against him should be dismissed based on constitutional grounds and the Supremacy Clause. Trump faces 13 criminal counts in the indictment, and all defendants have pleaded not guilty. The move to dismiss comes after Trump's lawyers indicated a potential effort to move the case to federal court, which has been unsuccessful for another defendant. The trial is scheduled to begin next month.