All articles tagged with #legal appeals
Missouri is set to execute Lance Shockley, who maintains his innocence in the 2005 murder of a state trooper, despite his legal team's claims of unfair trial procedures and untested evidence. The governor denied clemency, emphasizing justice and the rule of law.
Following Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts in the New York hush money case, House Speaker Mike Johnson urged the Supreme Court to intervene, despite it being highly unusual for the court to overturn a state criminal conviction outside the appeals process. Meanwhile, special counsel Jack Smith continues to push for a gag order against Trump in the classified documents case.
Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records in a hush money case involving Stormy Daniels. The sentencing is set for July 11, and Trump could face up to four years in prison, though the final decision rests with the judge. Despite the conviction, Trump can continue his presidential campaign and vote for himself as long as he is not imprisoned. The case is expected to go through a lengthy appellate process, and Trump still faces three other criminal cases. The conviction has unified the Republican Party, with significant fundraising reported post-verdict.
Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records in a hush money case involving Stormy Daniels. The sentencing is set for July 11, just before the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election. Trump, who can still vote and run for president, faces potential prison time, but the outcome is uncertain due to possible appeals and other legal complexities. The conviction has unified the Republican Party and boosted Trump's campaign fundraising, though its impact on the election remains unclear.
Former President Donald Trump's legal team has filed a notice of appeal in his Manhattan criminal case, specifically challenging the gag order imposed on him and the venue for the trial, which is set to begin in a week. The appeals court will hear arguments from Trump's lawyers and Manhattan prosecutors, with jury selection scheduled to start on April 15.
Missouri's execution protocol allows for a potentially invasive "cutdown procedure" without anesthesia if a suitable vein for lethal injection cannot be found, raising concerns of cruel and unusual punishment. Lawyers for death row inmate Brian Dorsey argue that his obesity and medical history increase the risk of needing this procedure, which could violate his constitutional rights. The state's secretive execution process and lack of transparency further fuel these concerns, as past incidents in other states have highlighted the potential for botched executions due to IV line issues. Dorsey's attorneys are seeking clemency and have appeals pending, while also challenging the qualifications of the state's acting corrections director overseeing the execution.
Idaho is preparing to execute Thomas Eugene Creech, one of the longest-serving death row inmates in the U.S., for the murder of five people in three states. Creech's supporters have sought to have his sentence converted to life without parole, citing his transformation during his decades in prison, but legal appeals have been unsuccessful. His last chance for a stay of execution hinges on a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court. Creech's execution will be the second in the U.S. this year, following Alabama's use of nitrogen gas for an execution last month.
Idaho is preparing to execute Thomas Eugene Creech, one of the longest-serving death row inmates in the U.S., for the murder of five people in three states. Creech's supporters have sought to have his sentence converted to life without parole, citing his transformation during his decades in prison, but legal appeals have been unsuccessful. His execution is scheduled to take place at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, making it the second in the U.S. this year. Creech's case has sparked debate over the death penalty and the fairness of his clemency hearing, with his last chance for a stay of execution resting on a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Idaho is set to execute Thomas Eugene Creech, one of the longest-serving death row inmates in the U.S., for the murder of David Dale Jensen in 1981. Creech's supporters have sought to have his sentence converted to life without parole, citing his transformation during his time in prison, but legal appeals have been unsuccessful. Creech's execution will be the second in the U.S. this year, and his last chance for a stay hinges on a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court. If the execution proceeds, Creech will be the fourth person to be executed by the state of Idaho since 1957.
A federal judge has postponed Donald Trump's March trial on charges of election interference, as a key legal appeal from the former president remains unresolved. The move opens the door for a separate prosecution in New York, charging Trump in connection with hush money payments to a porn actor, to proceed first. Trump faces four indictments and 91 felony counts, and timing is crucial for both sides as Trump seeks to push his criminal cases back while enjoying front-runner status in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race, and the prosecution team hopes to prosecute Trump before the November election.
Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that denied his claim of immunity from prosecution related to his actions as president, in an effort to delay his upcoming trial on federal election subversion charges. Legal experts believe that Trump's appeal could potentially bog down the system and keep him free to campaign against President Joe Biden in the 2024 election. The outcome of the appeal and subsequent court proceedings will determine whether Trump faces trial before the election, as he faces multiple criminal prosecutions. If Trump regains the presidency, he could potentially pardon himself or shut down the federal cases.