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Originally Published 1 year ago — by KQED
The dean of UC Berkeley’s Law School has joined an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that Donald Trump is ineligible to be president due to his involvement in the January 6 insurrection, citing his "violent, incendiary speech." This adds to the legal challenges Trump is facing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Finance
Legal experts suggest that Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, parents of former FTX Chief Executive Sam Bankman-Fried, could face their own legal troubles in connection with their son's collapsed crypto empire. The couple is already facing a civil lawsuit from FTX creditors seeking to recover a $10 million cash gift and a $16.4 million property in the Bahamas. Their level of involvement in their son's business and their roles in advising him on various matters could potentially lead to civil and criminal exposure. Prosecutors have the discretion to determine whom they charge, and as they continue to review the case, evidence may emerge that could implicate the parents.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has stated that the investigation into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia is "ready to go," hinting at a potential imminent indictment. Willis praised the increased security measures around the courthouse and indicated that charging decisions may come in August. Separately, the DOJ's special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Trump's election overturn efforts and the January 6 Capitol riot may also result in an indictment soon, as additional charges were added against Trump and a Mar-a-Lago worker was charged in the case. Trump continues to call on GOP rivals to drop out of the 2024 presidential race and threatens primary challenges against Republican members of Congress who fail to focus on investigating President Joe Biden.