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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Trump's First Amendment Defense in Georgia Election Interference Case"

Donald Trump's lawyer in Georgia argued that the former president's false statements about the 2020 election should be protected under the First Amendment as political speech, as prosecutors charged him with lying to government officials and spurring others to wrongdoing. The judge has not made an immediate decision on the matter. Additionally, another defendant, chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, sought to dismiss charges related to submitting paperwork as Republican presidential electors for Trump, arguing that no electors should have been recognized due to a pending lawsuit challenging the election results.

via USA TODAY|
#criminal-charges#donald-trump#election-lies
politics1 year ago

"Trump's Legal Woes: Delays, Consequences, and Supreme Court Appeals"

Donald Trump has successfully delayed his federal trial related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, while over 950 of his supporters have faced consequences, with about 500 sentenced to incarceration. The Supreme Court's upcoming decision on Trump's immunity claims has left the future of his federal trial uncertain. Many defendants have cited Trump's election lies as motivation for their actions, while new arrests continue.

via NBC News|
#capitol-attack#criminal-trial#donald-trump
legal-politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Upholds Sanctions Against Pro-Trump 'Kraken' Lawyers"

The US Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Trump-allied lawyers, including Sidney Powell and Lin Wood, who faced legal sanctions for promoting baseless litigation related to the 2020 presidential election. The rejection leaves in place a federal appeals court ruling upholding sanctions against them for a spurious lawsuit to reject Michigan's election results. The financial fallout from election lies and conspiracy theories has reached nearly $1bn, and the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in on major constitutional questions related to Trump's 2024 campaign and his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

via The Independent|
#2020-election#election-lies#legal-politics
politics1 year ago

"Rudy Giuliani's Financial Woes: Unpaid Fees, Taxes, and Campaign Debts"

Rudy Giuliani testified in a federal bankruptcy court that Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee owe him around $2m for legal fees related to the 2020 election. Giuliani, facing financial strain after a $148m defamation judgment, claimed that he was asked by Trump to lead the legal effort to challenge election results but was never fully compensated. He also faces significant legal debts from defamation lawsuits and other financial obligations.

via The Independent|
#bankruptcy#donald-trump#election-lies
legal-politics1 year ago

"Smartmatic Alleges Criminal Activities by OAN in Promoting Election Lies"

Smartmatic has alleged that OAN may have violated data privacy laws by allegedly sharing sensitive employee information in an email to the Trump campaign, as part of the ongoing defamation suit against OAN for falsely alleging election interference. OAN's president denies the accusations, and the network has already suffered consequences, being dropped by DirecTV in 2022. Smartmatic has also brought defamation suits against Fox News and other Trump allies for similar false claims.

via The Daily Beast|
#data-privacy-laws#defamation-suit#election-lies
politics2 years ago

Fox News Confronts Trump's Falsehoods Live on Air

Fox News interrupted Donald Trump's campaign speech to fact-check his election lies, stating that the 2020 presidential election was not rigged or stolen. This comes after Fox settled a lawsuit for failing to dispute similar election lies and is currently facing another defamation lawsuit. Trump also claimed to have invented the term "caravan" and suggested that he was chosen by God in the 2020 election.

via Yahoo News|
#donald-trump#election-lies#fact-checking
business2 years ago

Mike Lindell's MyPillow Equipment Auctioned Off Amidst Retailer Backlash

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell predicts that the defamation lawsuits he's facing from voting software companies will be dismissed, comparing it to a scene from the movie "My Cousin Vinny." He claims that major retailers boycotting his products, such as Bed Bath & Beyond, have suffered financially as a result. Despite losing significant sales, MyPillow has shifted its focus to direct marketing and online sales. Lindell believes his company will eventually be vindicated and has submitted evidence to Dominion and Smartmatic in his cases. He plans to host another event next month to "fix the elections" and claims to have evidence that will lead to a cinematic ending.

via The Daily Beast|
#boycott#business#defamation-lawsuits
politics2 years ago

Maricopa County Recorder sues Kari Lake for defamation.

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has filed a defamation lawsuit against former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, her campaign, and a fundraising corporation for spreading lies about the 2022 election. Richer claims that Lake spread false claims about "ballot size sabotage" and "illegal ballot injection" at rallies, speeches, podcasts, and social media. Richer is seeking normal and compensatory damages, punitive damages, and the removal of all statements regarding the false claims from websites and social media accounts.

via Arizona's Family|
#defamation-lawsuit#election-lies#kari-lake
politics2 years ago

Arizona's Election Lies Lead to Plague of Hate and Ignored Priorities.

Threatening emails and social media posts have become the new normal for elections officials in Arizona, especially those in swing states such as Maricopa County. Since the county became a frequent target in 2020 after Trump lost both it and the state, the county has worked to catalogue and respond to threats to protect its employees and try to hold the people making these threats accountable, creating one of the most robust threat monitoring and response systems in the nation. The number of threats against Maricopa county elections officials increased in 2022 compared with 2020, though the county improved and perfected the way it catalogued threats, making a direct comparison difficult.

via The Guardian US|
#arizona#election-lies#election-threats
media2 years ago

The Fallout from Fox News' Dominion Trial and Settlement.

Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News has brought attention to his texts, emails, and depositions released during the Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit. Carlson's messages criticized Fox News management, expressed skepticism of election lies, and revealed his feelings towards Donald Trump. The lawsuit revealed that none of the election claims related to Dominion were true. Carlson also criticized his colleagues in the news division, including Laura Ingraham and Sean Hannity, for damaging the network's brand.

via The Guardian|
#dominion-voting-systems#donald-trump#election-lies
politics2 years ago

Insights into Fox News and Tucker Carlson from Defamation Suit Messages.

Messages from Tucker Carlson, released as part of a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems, reveal his skepticism of election lies and criticism of Fox News management. Carlson called out attorney Sidney Powell for lying about election fraud and criticized Trump's legal team. He also expressed anger towards Trump and Fox News executives for damaging the network's credibility. Carlson's departure from Fox News has brought attention to his messages, which were used as part of the company's defense in the lawsuit.

via NBC Chicago|
#dominion-voting-systems#donald-trump#election-lies
politics2 years ago

Fox News Faces Consequences for Spreading False Claims

The defamation lawsuit between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems revealed messages from Tucker Carlson that criticized Fox News management, expressed skepticism of election lies, and lambasted colleagues in the news division. Carlson's messages also showed his frustration with Donald Trump and his legal team's lack of evidence for election fraud. The lawsuit resulted in a $787.5 million settlement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.

via The Associated Press|
#dominion-voting-systems#donald-trump#election-lies
politics2 years ago

Mike Lindell Ordered to Pay $5 Million for Spreading Election Lies

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has been ordered to pay $5 million to a Trump voter who debunked his claim that China interfered in the 2020 election based on data Lindell provided. Computer forensics specialist Robert Zeidman signed up for Lindell's "Prove Mike Wrong Challenge" and proved that the data had nothing to do with the election. Lindell refused to pay, so Zeidman took him to arbitration, which ruled in Zeidman's favor. Lindell, who has repeatedly claimed he can prove the election was stolen, is also facing a defamation suit from Dominion Voting Systems.

via Rolling Stone|
#arbitration#conspiracy-theories#dominion-voting-systems
law2 years ago

Dominion vs. Fox News: The Truth on Trial

Dominion, a voting equipment company, is suing Fox News and its parent company Fox Corporation for defamation, seeking at least $1.6bn it says it is due to cover the reputational damage it suffered as a result of Fox’s lies about the 2020 presidential election. The trial is seen as one of the strongest opportunities for holding Fox and its CEO, Rupert Murdoch, accountable for its lies. The case is unusual because Dominion’s case is so strong, and the evidence they have produced offers as close to smoking-gun evidence as one can get. The trial is set to begin on Monday in Wilmington, Delaware, where Fox is incorporated.

via The Guardian US|
#defamation#dominion#election-lies
politics2 years ago

Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Kari Lake's Election Challenge

The Arizona Supreme Court declined most of Kari Lake's appeal in a challenge of her defeat in the governor's race but revived a claim that was dismissed by a trial court. The court sent the claim back to a trial court to consider. Lake, who lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs by just over 17,000 votes, was among the most vocal 2022 Republican candidates promoting former President Donald Trump's election lies, which she made the centerpiece of her campaign.

via NBC News|
#arizona#election-lies#governors-race