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crime1 year ago

"Bryan Kohberger's Cellphone Data Alibi in University of Idaho Murder Case"

The legal team of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect accused of killing four University of Idaho students, claims that cellphone tower data proves he was driving miles away at the time of the deaths. They intend to call an expert witness to support this alibi. Prosecutors had previously linked Kohberger to the crime scene through DNA evidence and security footage. The suspect's attorneys argue that his cellphone data and photographs of the night sky support his alibi, while authorities claim he turned off his phone during the time of the killings. Kohberger, who pleaded not guilty, was a doctoral student at the University of Washington studying criminal justice and criminology.

politics1 year ago

"Trump's Legal Expenses Soar to $76 Million Amid Mounting Troubles"

Donald Trump's political fundraising machine, including the Save America PAC, has spent $76.7 million on legal fees over the past two years, with a significant portion going towards battling multiple lawsuits and felony charges. The expenses include payments to prominent lawyers and expert witnesses, such as accounting professor Eli Bartov, whose testimony in a civil fraud case was criticized by a New York Supreme Court judge. Despite the hefty legal costs, experts believe it's unlikely to hamper Trump's potential 2024 presidential campaign due to his ability to raise substantial funds.

legal2 years ago

Trump judge discredits expert witness in fraud trial

The judge presiding over Donald Trump's civil fraud trial criticized the credibility of the former president's star witness, New York University accounting professor Eli Bartov, stating that he had "lost all credibility" by defending apparent misstatements in Trump's financial documents. The judge suggested that Bartov's testimony was influenced by the large sum of money he was paid by Trump's team. This comes as Trump's fifth attempt for a directed verdict in his favor was denied by the judge. The trial, which accuses Trump and his adult sons of inflating his net worth and assets, is nearing its end, and the judge will soon determine the penalties Trump should face.

politics2 years ago

Trump's Fraud Lawsuit: Judge Slams Expert Witness and Rejects Defense

Former President Donald Trump's request to dismiss a business fraud lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James has been denied by Judge Arthur Engoron. The judge criticized one of Trump's expert witnesses, an accounting professor, for lacking credibility and dismissed the assumption that the testimony provided by the witness would be accepted as true and accurate. The trial revolves around allegations that Trump and other company officials inflated his wealth and asset values to secure loans and business deals. Closing arguments are scheduled for January 11th.

politics2 years ago

Judge's scathing critique of Trump's expert witness undermines defense in fraud trial

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York criticized the credibility of an expert witness who was paid nearly $1 million by Trump to testify. The witness, an accounting professor, defended Trump's business records, but the judge stated that the witness "lost all credibility" by attempting to justify every misstatement. The judge denied several requests by Trump for the case to be decided in his favor. The trial, which focuses on damages, was brought by the New York state attorney general, who alleges that Trump's family real estate company overstated property values. Closing arguments are set for January 11.

legalcourt-case2 years ago

Trump's credibility shattered as judge rejects defense and ridicules failed courtroom tactics

The judge presiding over the civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump questioned the credibility of a key expert defense witness, suggesting his testimony was influenced by his nearly $900,000 fee. The judge criticized the expert's assessment and stated that for a large sum of money, some experts will say whatever is desired. The expert denied that his payment played a role in his evaluation. The trial aims to determine damages and resolve claims of wrongdoing against Trump and his adult sons, seeking $250 million in damages and a permanent ban on them running another New York business.

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Judge criticizes Trump's expert witness and denies instant win in NY civil fraud case

An expert witness paid nearly $1 million by Donald Trump in his New York civil fraud trial "lost all credibility" by staunchly defending Trump's business records, according to the judge overseeing the case. The witness, an accounting professor, testified that he did not find evidence of fraud in Trump's family real estate company's financial statements. The judge criticized the witness for justifying every misstatement and stated that his testimony only proved that experts can be swayed for a price. The trial, which focuses on damages, was brought by the New York Attorney General seeking penalties and a ban on Trump from the state's real estate business. Closing arguments are set for January 11.

legalcourt-proceedings2 years ago

The Damaging Impact of Giuliani's Defamatory Claims on Election Workers

An expert witness testified in the defamation trial against Rudy Giuliani, stating that his defamatory claims had a significant, negative, and long-lasting impact on the reputations of plaintiffs Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who are widely associated with claims of election fraud. The witness, Ashlee Humphreys, analyzed the impressions Giuliani's statements had across various media platforms and estimated that a reputational repair campaign would cost between $17.8 million and $47.4 million. Giuliani's lawyer questioned the need for such a campaign and suggested that no campaign could successfully convince Americans that the election wasn't stolen.

politics2 years ago

"DOJ's Mountain of Evidence: Trump's Phone Data to be Used in Election Interference Trial"

The Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to use Donald Trump's cell phone data from around the time of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in his upcoming trial for election interference. Special Counsel Jack Smith disclosed that an expert witness will testify about how Trump used his phone on the day of the riot, including accessing Twitter. The data may help establish whether Trump personally sent or approved a tweet attacking then-Vice President Mike Pence during the riot. The filing also mentioned two other expert witnesses who will provide evidence on individuals' movements towards the Capitol and the gathering and use of location data. The DOJ has asked the Supreme Court to determine whether Trump has absolute presidential immunity in the case.

politics2 years ago

Trump's PAC Pays Expert Witness to Defend Against NY Fraud Case

An expert witness in the civil fraud trial against Donald Trump revealed in court that his fees were partially paid by Trump's Save America PAC. The PAC, which has spent over $20 million on legal fees this year, made a single payment of $40,500 to the witness in April. The witness, an accounting professor, stated that he has been paid approximately $520,000 by both the Trump Organization and the PAC. He testified that there was no evidence of accounting fraud and criticized the New York Attorney General's conclusions. The trial centers around allegations of inflating financial statements by billions of dollars.

legal2 years ago

Trump's Paid Expert Witness Slams NY's 'Absurd' Fraud Case

An accounting expert, Eli Bartov, who testified in Donald Trump's $250 million fraud case, has revealed that he has been paid nearly $900,000 for his services. Bartov, a leading accountancy expert, stated that he found no evidence of concealment in his review of the financial statements at the center of the case. The prosecution's expert witness, Michiel McCarty, was paid approximately $350,000 for his testimony. Bartov disclosed that the payments came from the Trump Organization and Trump's political action committee. Trump and his company executives are accused of inflating asset values to secure more favorable loans, which they deny. Trump is set to testify again on Monday, while Bartov will return to the stand on Tuesday.

politics2 years ago

Trump PAC Pays Fraud Trial Expert Witness; Trump Lashes Out at NYAG in Court

The political action committee supporting former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign has paid a portion of the nearly $900,000 fee to an expert witness in Trump's New York civil fraud trial. The witness, NYU accounting professor Eli Bartov, denied any fraud by Trump and his co-defendants and stated that the compensation did not affect his testimony. This payment sheds light on the significant amount of money being spent on Trump's legal battles, which span civil and criminal courts across multiple states. The opposing party, lawyers for the New York Attorney General's office, may use the payment to undermine the expert's credibility in the $250 million fraud trial.

legalcourt-case2 years ago

Trump's Expert Witness Shreds NY's Fraud Case, Trump Lashes Out in Court

A prominent NYU accounting professor, Eli Bartov, who is being paid $1,350 an hour to testify in Donald Trump's defense in a civil fraud trial, praised Trump's financial records while criticizing the "absurd" lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general. Bartov argued that banks like Deutsche Bank would have conducted their own due diligence and not solely relied on Trump's allegedly inflated financial statements when making lending decisions. The trial, which has lasted 10 weeks, is one of six that Trump faces as he campaigns to return to the White House.

politics2 years ago

"Trump's Fraud Trial Nears End: A Recap of Key Moments and Testimonies"

Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend his New York civil fraud trial today as his defense calls its final expert witness. Trump, his sons, and their company are accused of participating in a decade-long fraud scheme involving misrepresentations of Trump's wealth. New York Attorney General Letitia James seeks to claw back $250 million for the state and impose sanctions against the defendants. Trump has clashed with the judge and violated a limited gag order, incurring fines. Trump's children have also testified, and Trump himself is scheduled to be the final witness called in his own defense on December 11.

politics2 years ago

Trump's Fraud Trial: Experts Clash and Witnesses Under Fire

An expert accountant testifying in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York described "questionable" and "glaring" issues with Trump's net-worth statements, despite being called as a defense witness. The accountant identified red flags, including discrepancies and inconsistencies, in Trump's estimates of his net worth. The expert also stated that such red flags are common in the process of drafting net-worth statements. The New York Attorney General has alleged that Trump fraudulently exaggerated his net worth by billions of dollars annually. The defense has attempted to shift blame onto the outside accountant, while the attorney general seeks a verdict to permanently ban Trump and his sons from running a business in New York and financial penalties of at least $250 million.