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politics1 year ago

"Trump's Legal Battles Escalate: From Speedy Trials to Supreme Court Appeals"

Donald Trump's legal team has criticized Special Counsel Jack Smith's push for a speedy federal election obstruction trial, alleging that Smith's motivation is to influence the 2024 election. The Supreme Court is considering whether to dismiss the case based on Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution, with Smith urging for a quick trial start. Trump's lawyers accused Smith of political motives and attempting to influence the 2024 Presidential election. Trump, who faces four charges, has been accused of trying to delay the trial until after the election in hopes of winning and having the case dropped.

via Newsweek|
#donald-trump#federal-election-trial#immunity-appeal
legalpolitics1 year ago

"Special Counsel Jack Smith Urges SCOTUS to Fast-Track Trump Immunity Trial"

Special Counsel Jack Smith's request to the Supreme Court to not delay Donald Trump's federal election obstruction trial by taking up his immunity appeal has been criticized by an attorney, who suggested Smith may have "shot himself in the foot" with his wording. Smith argued that the nation has a "compelling interest" in seeing Trump brought to trial promptly, but critics believe he may have angered the justices by implying they would not be acting in the public interest if they don't abide by his timeline. The Supreme Court previously rejected Smith's request to immediately rule on the immunity debate, and Trump's lawyers are now seeking the court to halt the trial proceedings as they seek the appeals court to reconsider the ruling or for SCOTUS to take up the case.

via Newsweek|
#donald-trump#federal-election-trial#immunity-appeal
politics1 year ago

Trump's Legal Maneuvers Raise Concerns and Delay Trials

The start date for Donald Trump's federal 2020 election obstruction trial has been removed from the public calendar, leading to speculation and rumors among his supporters. The case is on hold pending a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals on whether Trump should be immune from prosecution due to the charges relating to his time in office. MAGA figures have suggested that the removal of the trial date means the case will be dropped, while others dismiss these theories as "idiotic." The trial is expected to be delayed pending the appeal ruling, with the judge setting a March 18 hearing for a separate case and preventing motions in the Trump case while it's on hold.

via Newsweek|
#donald-trump#federal-election-trial#immunity-appeal
politics2 years ago

Trump's Legal Troubles Mount as Evidence Piles Against Him

Special Counsel Jack Smith is expected to present "compelling" evidence in Donald Trump's federal election trial, suggesting that Trump and his allies were aware of his loss in the 2020 election but still attempted to overturn the results. Court filings indicate that Smith's team has evidence of Trump's knowledge of the unfavorable election results and his motive and intent to subvert them. The filings also mention an unindicted co-conspirator, identified as a "campaign employee," who allegedly obstructed the vote count in Michigan. Legal analyst Joyce Vance believes this evidence connects Trump's knowledge of his loss to his willingness to incite violence. Trump's trial is scheduled to begin on March 4.

via Newsweek|
#donald-trump#election-fraud#federal-election-trial
politics2 years ago

Attorney Slams Donald Trump's 'Tired and Laughable' Legal Filing

Donald Trump's legal team has been criticized for submitting "tired and laughable" legal filings arguing against the need for a gag order ahead of his federal election trial. The trial focuses on Trump's alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. The Department of Justice has requested the reinstatement of a gag order due to threats and harassment received by the judge and court staff overseeing the trial. Trump's lawyers argue that there is insufficient evidence to justify a gag order and that it violates his First Amendment rights. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance criticized Trump's lawyers, stating that his rhetoric has resulted in real-life threats and harassment.

via Newsweek|
#donald-trump#federal-election-trial#gag-order
politics2 years ago

"US Judge Questions Trump on Televising Federal Election Trial"

A U.S. judge has asked former President Donald Trump if he wants his federal election trial, scheduled to begin in March 2024, to be televised. Media organizations and press advocacy groups argue that the public has a right to see the trial of a former U.S. president who is also the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination. Prosecutors have not explained why they oppose the effort, but Trump's lead lawyer has expressed support for televising the trial. Federal courts generally bar TV cameras and photography in courtrooms, but a judicial panel is considering relaxing that ban.

via Reuters|
#constitutional-rights#donald-trump#federal-election-trial
politics2 years ago

Trump's Federal Election Trial Date: Can He Appeal?

Former President Donald Trump plans to challenge the March 4 start date for his federal trial over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. While trial calendars are typically not subject to appeal, Trump's defense team could file a motion for reconsideration or a petition for a writ of mandamus to review the timing. However, winning such an order is unlikely, as higher courts are hesitant to intervene in the ordinary judicial process. Trump's argument that the trial date interferes with the election could potentially provide stronger grounds for a claim of irreparable harm, but there is limited precedent on whether a trial date's effect on an election is sufficient to warrant early intervention.

via The New York Times|
#appeal#constitutional-rights#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

Trump's Federal Election Trial Date Set for March 4, 2024

A federal judge has set a trial date of March 4, 2024, for former President Donald Trump's criminal election interference case, rejecting the proposed trial schedules from both Trump's attorneys and federal prosecutors. Trump, who is facing four separate criminal cases, had sought to move the trials past the November 2024 election. The judge's decision puts Trump on trial in Washington, D.C., seven months before the 2024 general election.

via CNBC|
#criminal-cases#donald-trump#election-interference