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politics2 years ago

"Ex-Trump Aide Peter Navarro Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison for Contempt of Congress"

Peter Navarro, a former White House aide to Donald Trump, has been sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress in relation to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack investigation. Navarro, who claimed credit for devising a plan to overturn the 2020 election, was found guilty of refusing to produce documents or testify after receiving a House subpoena. He becomes the second senior Trump aide sentenced for stonewalling Congress’s Jan. 6 investigation, joining Stephen K. Bannon. Both men have appealed their convictions and could become the first people incarcerated for defying a congressional subpoena in over half a century.

via The Washington Post|
#capitol-attack#contempt-of-congress#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

Judge orders Rep. Scott Perry to hand over phone records in Jan. 6 and election probe

A federal judge has ordered Rep. Scott Perry, a Republican from Pennsylvania, to turn over nearly 1,700 cellphone records to government investigators in relation to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. The judge ruled that the records were not protected by the speech or debate clause of the Constitution. While some records were deemed protected, the remaining ones, including messages about alleged election fraud and the role of the vice president in certifying the electoral vote count, must be disclosed. Perry had previously argued that the clause protected him from the government searching his communications, but the court largely rejected that argument.

via NBC News|
#cellphone-records#federal-investigation#jan-6-probe
politics2 years ago

Unsealed Messages Expose Rep. Scott Perry's Role in Election Challenges

A federal judge has granted the Justice Department access to nearly 1,700 records recovered from the cellphone of Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) in the ongoing criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The judge reviewed over 2,000 communications from Perry's phone and allowed access to 1,659 records while withholding 396 others. The contents of Perry's discussions with Trump's legal advisers, aides, and others were briefly revealed in a court filing last month, detailing efforts to gain access to secret intelligence, replace the attorney general, and reverse the election outcome. The order will determine which messages can be used as potential evidence, pending a possible appeal by Perry.

via The Washington Post|
#doj#donald-trump#election-fraud
politics2 years ago

"Former Attorney General Gonzales: Trump's Guilt in Jan. 6 Case Calls for Prison Sentence"

Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales stated in an interview that former President Donald Trump "should serve time" if convicted on federal charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Gonzales believes that if Trump is found guilty of the crimes charged by special counsel Jack Smith and the Department of Justice, he should face prison time. Trump is currently facing charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding. His trial is expected to begin in 2024, but his attorneys are seeking a delay until 2026.

via Fox News|
#alberto-gonzales#conviction#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Twitter Account Subject to Jan. 6 Probe with US Search Warrant"

The U.S. special counsel investigating Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for his Twitter account in January as part of the probe into the January 6 Capitol siege. Twitter, now known as X, initially delayed complying with the warrant, raising First Amendment concerns about a nondisclosure order. The U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed the federal trial judge's decision to hold Twitter in contempt and fine it $350,000. Trump criticized the Justice Department for secretly attacking his Twitter account, while prosecutors argued that targets of subpoenas should not be notified to protect investigations. The warrant sought non-public information on Trump's account, including direct messages and location data. Trump recently pleaded not guilty to charges related to plotting to overturn the 2020 election.

via Reuters|
#contempt#donald-trump#jan-6-probe
politics2 years ago

Trump's Indictment: Comparisons to Nazi Persecution and Rattled Reactions

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for a third time, this time on four charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The indictment, announced by Special Counsel Jack Smith, accuses Trump of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. Trump likened the indictment to "Nazi persecution" and his campaign characterized it as "political targeting." In addition to the criminal charges, Trump also faces civil lawsuits related to his election loss and the January 6th Capitol assault.

via The Independent|
#2020-election#conspiracy#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

Trump Indicted on Multiple Counts in Election Interference Probe

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for the third time, this time on four charges related to his alleged conduct while in office and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Special Counsel Jack Smith announced the indictment, which also named six unnamed co-conspirators. Trump likened the indictment to "Nazi persecution" and his campaign characterized it as "political targeting." In addition to the criminal charges, Trump also faces civil lawsuits over his election loss and the January 6th Capitol assault.

via The Independent|
#2020-election#donald-trump#indictment
politics2 years ago

Former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey questioned in Trump's Jan. 6 investigation

Former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has been contacted by special counsel Jack Smith's team as part of the investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack. Ducey, who was pressured by Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 election results, confirmed the outreach and stated that he will do the right thing. Trump publicly criticized Ducey for certifying the election results in Arizona, which he lost to Joe Biden by a narrow margin.

via CNN|
#arizona#donald-trump#doug-ducey
politics2 years ago

Trump confirms he's a target in Jan. 6 special counsel probe

Former President Donald Trump claims that special counsel Jack Smith has informed him that he is a target in the Jan. 6 criminal investigation and may soon face indictment. Trump has already been charged with about two dozen crimes related to retaining classified documents when he left the White House. He posted his statement on his Truth Social account, criticizing Smith and the DOJ. Trump's lawyers have requested that any trial in his classified documents case be held after the 2024 election, but Smith's prosecutors oppose this. Trump is also under investigation by a Georgia state prosecutor for his attempts to overturn his loss to President Joe Biden in Georgia.

via CNBC|
#criminal-investigation#donald-trump#jan-6-probe
politics2 years ago

"Special Counsel Subpoenas Arizona Secretary of State's Office in Jan. 6 Probe"

Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed the Arizona secretary of state's office as part of his investigation into the January 6th riot and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The subpoenas sought information related to lawsuits filed by former President Donald Trump's campaign and former Arizona Republican Party chair Kelli Ward, alleging errors and fraud in the election results. The FBI also interviewed former Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers about his interactions with Trump associates. Smith has previously subpoenaed local officials in swing states for communications involving Trump and his allies.

via NBC News|
#arizona-secretary-of-states-office#election-fraud#jan-6-probe
politics2 years ago

"Fake Electors Offer Testimony in Jan. 6 Probe in Exchange for Immunity"

Special Counsel Jack Smith has granted limited immunity to at least two Republican fake electors in exchange for their testimony to a federal grand jury in Washington as part of the ongoing investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. This move by federal prosecutors is aimed at quickly gathering evidence in the sprawling criminal probe.

via CNN|
#federal-prosecutors#immunity#jack-smith
politics2 years ago

Trump Appeals Order for Pence to Testify in Jan. 6 Probe

Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that rejected his claims of executive privilege and compelled former Vice President Mike Pence to answer questions before a grand jury investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The appeal targets a sealed March ruling by Chief Judge James Boasberg, who rejected Trump's argument that his former vice president should be shielded from testifying about his interactions with Trump during the final weeks of administration. Federal prosecutors have sought to question the former vice president about the events surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

via CBS News|
#executive-privilege#grand-jury#jan-6-probe
politics2 years ago

Trump fights subpoena for Pence testimony in Jan. 6 investigation.

Former President Donald Trump has appealed a judge's order requiring his former vice president, Mike Pence, to testify to the grand jury probing the effort to subvert the 2020 election. Trump had challenged the bid by special counsel Jack Smith to compel Pence's testimony earlier this year, claiming it would intrude on conversations protected by executive privilege. However, Chief U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg rejected Trump's challenge, ruling last month that Pence could be compelled to testify.

via POLITICO|
#executive-privilege#grand-jury#jan-6-probe
politics2 years ago

Trump fights against Pence's testimony in Jan. 6 probe.

Trump's legal team is appealing a sealed order requiring limited testimony from former Vice President Pence after a judge determined he must answer questions from the Justice Department about some aspects of Trump's attempts to stay in power. The challenge from Trump's team seeks to block any Pence involvement in the inquiry, arguing that the former president can block his testimony through executive privilege. The back and forth over whether Pence will testify, and how much he will say, comes amid the backdrop of the 2024 Republican presidential primary.

via The Hill|
#doj#executive-privilege#jan-6-probe