All articles tagged with #legal procedure
A federal judge in Nevada disqualified Sigal Chattah, the interim U.S. Attorney appointed during the Trump administration, from prosecuting criminal cases because she was not properly appointed according to legal procedures, giving the government 120 days to nominate a permanent attorney.
After his conviction, Donald Trump received a court order to schedule a pre-sentencing probation interview, which is crucial for determining his punishment. While not mandatory, skipping it could anger the judge and reduce his chances for leniency. Trump's legal team can schedule the interview by phone, but it must be conducted in person. Refusing to participate could be seen as defiance, potentially impacting his sentencing outcome.
A Biden judicial nominee, Judge Kato Crews, failed to answer a question on the Brady motion during a Senate Committee hearing. The exchange went viral, with many questioning the judge's qualifications for office. This is at least the second Biden judicial nominee who was unable to answer Constitutional questions this year. The incident has sparked concern online, with some calling it "terrifying."