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politics1 year ago

"Federal Judge Delays Trump's Election Trial Amid Appeals"

Judge Tanya Chutkan has officially scrapped the March 4 trial date for the federal case against former President Donald J. Trump, as it remains unclear when the trial might start. The delay comes as Trump pursues an effort to have the charges tossed out by claiming complete immunity from prosecution, which is currently being considered by a three-judge panel. This decision marks the latest development in the ongoing struggle between Trump's lawyers and prosecutors over the timing of the trial.

via The New York Times|
#donald-trump#federal-court#immunity-claims
politics2 years ago

"Appeals Court Skeptical of Trump's Immunity Claims in Jan 6 Case"

A US Court of Appeals panel appeared sceptical of former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution as an ex-chief executive during arguments in a Washington DC courtroom. The judges expressed doubt at Trump's attorneys' arguments, with one judge questioning whether a president could be immune from legal consequences for unlawful or unconstitutional actions. The case stems from criminal charges related to Trump's efforts to unlawfully remain in office after losing the 2020 election. The appeals court's decision could potentially impact the start date of Trump's trial and may lead to further appeals, including a potential review by the US Supreme Court.

via The Independent|
#capitol-riot#criminal-prosecution#donald-trump
legalpolitics2 years ago

"Trump Asserts Presidential Immunity in Georgia Election Subversion Case"

Former President Donald Trump is seeking immunity from criminal prosecution in a Georgia election interference case, claiming that his alleged actions were within the scope of his official duties as president. His attorney argues that the indictment violates presidential immunity, double jeopardy protections, and his First Amendment rights. Trump faces 13 charges, including violating the state’s racketeering act, and has pleaded not guilty. The case is part of a sweeping indictment tied to efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia, and a federal appeals court is set to hear arguments over Trump’s immunity claims in a separate case.

via The Washington Post|
#criminal-prosecution#donald-trump#election-interference
politics2 years ago

Trump's lawyers argue for historic SCOTUS hearing on immunity claims

Former President Donald Trump's legal team has responded to Special Counsel Jack Smith's request for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Trump's immunity claims in the election interference criminal case against him. The Trump team urged the court not to rush and accept the issue before the lower courts have reviewed it, stating that the case presents "momentous, historic questions." Smith is expected to file a final rebuttal soon, urging the court to quickly accept the case. The Supreme Court will privately consider whether to review the case, which raises the question of whether a former president is immune from federal prosecution for crimes committed while in office.

via Fox News|
#criminal-case#election-interference#immunity-claims
politics2 years ago

Federal Prosecutors Argue Against Trump's Immunity Claims in Election Case

Federal prosecutors have rejected former President Donald Trump's claims of "absolute immunity" from criminal prosecution in the case charging him with conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. The prosecutors argued that Trump's bid for immunity was unsupported by the Constitution, legal precedent, and the principle that no one is above the law. They emphasized that Trump, like any other American, is subject to federal criminal laws. The prosecutors' response was a direct rebuttal to Trump's attempt to have the charges dismissed before trial. Trump's lawyers had argued that the charges were actually efforts to uphold his duty to ensure election integrity. The immunity defense is the first of several motions expected to be filed by Trump's legal team.

via The New York Times|
#criminal-prosecution#donald-trump#election-case