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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Legal Experts Sound Alarm on Trump's Influence Over Judiciary"

Former Judge J. Michael Luttig suggests that the "only way" to address Donald Trump's defiance of a gag order and legal predicament is through the rule of law, as Trump faces a trial for charges related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Luttig emphasizes the need for the courts to apply the rule of law to hold Trump accountable, and also highlights the responsibility of the Supreme Court and state courts to protect the judiciary from Trump's attacks.

via Newsweek|

#donald-trump #gag-order #j-michael-luttig

world-news1 year ago•5 min saved

"Seeking Justice: Israel's Response to the Oct 07 Attacks"

Israel is facing a legal dilemma in bringing to justice the hundreds of Palestinians accused of participating in the deadly attack by Hamas on southern Israel. The country is struggling to find a suitable legal path, with concerns about overwhelming its courts, lacking credibility in ad hoc tribunals, and troubling many Israelis if suspects are freed as part of a hostage release deal. Rights groups criticize the prolonged detention of suspects and the conditions they face, while experts debate options such as criminal trials or creating a tribunal. The situation is complicated by the trauma of the attack and the need for justice, while ensuring fair legal proceedings and avoiding political influence.

via The Associated Press|

#hamas #israel #justice

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Georgia Republican: Trump's Moral Compass Compared to an Axe Murderer

Geoff Duncan, a Republican opponent in Georgia, criticized former President Donald Trump, stating that he has "the moral compass of an axe murderer." Duncan highlighted Trump's legal troubles, including 91 indictments, a trillion dollars' worth of debt, and his alleged involvement in election subversion and hush-money payments. He warned that choosing Trump as the Republican nominee would be detrimental to the party's future, describing Trump's actions as a "two-plus-year crime spree." Despite facing multiple trials, Trump continues to dominate national and key-state polling, raising concerns among observers about the Republican Party's potential destruction if he is chosen to face President Joe Biden in the next election.

via The Guardian US|

#donald-trump #georgia #legal-predicament