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legalcourtroom-drama1 year ago

"Key Witness Blurts Out 'Oh Dang' in Fani Willis Trial, Admits Possible Lies in Damning Texts"

Nathan Wade's ex-divorce lawyer, Terrence Bradley, muttered "Oh dang" in court when presented with potentially damning evidence about the timeline of Wade's relationship with Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney. Bradley had previously denied knowledge of the relationship until text messages were shown to him. The trial revolves around allegations of misuse of funds and an "improper" relationship between Willis and special prosecutor Wade, who was appointed to oversee the investigation of former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Closing arguments are set for Friday.

via New York Post |
#corruption-trial#fani-willis#legalcourtroom-drama
legalcourtroom-drama2 years ago

"Trump's Testimony Looms in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Trial"

Donald Trump erupted in the courtroom during the defamation trial with E. Jean Carroll, repeatedly interrupting proceedings and facing restrictions on his testimony. The judge rejected a request to toss out the lawsuit and is now focused on determining potential damages Trump may owe Carroll for his initial denials of her sexual assault allegations. The trial has seen heated exchanges and witness testimonies, including Trump's brief testimony and the presentation of evidence by Carroll's legal team. The case revolves around Trump's defamatory statements and their impact on Carroll, who has faced attacks and lives in fear, while Trump continues to post attacks against her online.

via USA TODAY|
#courtroom-outburst#defamation-trial#donald-trump
legalcourtroom-drama2 years ago

"Trump Defamation Trial: Judge's Restraint, Lawyer's Objections, and Delayed Testimony"

Donald Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba, has been repeatedly reprimanded by Judge Lewis Kaplan for disruptive behavior and disregarding his rulings during the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial. A former federal judge noted that Kaplan showed restraint in his scoldings, but Habba's conduct, seemingly aimed at pleasing Trump, may backfire and turn the jury against her. The trial has been marked by courtroom chaos, with Trump also being disruptive during Carroll's testimony.

via Business Insider|
#courtroom-chaos#defamation-trial#donald-trump
legalcourtroom-drama2 years ago

"Trump Team's Defense Strategy in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case Raises Concerns"

In the ongoing defamation trial against Donald Trump, his defense team argued that journalist E. Jean Carroll may have benefited from the increased publicity following her rape accusation against Trump, despite her testimony that her reputation and status were damaged. The defense also attempted to separate Trump's words from the attacks by his supporters and questioned whether positive feedback offset the negative impact on Carroll's reputation. The trial, marked by clumsy cross-examinations and rebukes from the judge, is determining whether Trump should pay additional damages for denying the assault.

via The Daily Beast|
#courtroom-drama#defamation-trial#donald-trump
legalcourtroom-drama2 years ago

"Trump's Fiery Clashes with Judge Take Center Stage in E. Jean Carroll Case"

Former President Donald Trump engaged in heated courtroom exchanges with U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan during his defamation damages trial brought by E. Jean Carroll. The exchanges included Trump's retort of "I would love it" after the judge threatened to remove him from the courtroom, as well as disruptive behavior and comments made by Trump during the trial. The judge denied the defense's requests to adjourn the trial and to recuse himself, and warned Trump to control his behavior to avoid being excluded from the trial.

via ABC News|
#courtroom-exchanges#defamation-trial#donald-trump
legalcourtroom-drama2 years ago

Trump Defense Witness Interrupted by Phone Call During Testimony

During Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, realtor Lawrence Moens, called as a witness by Trump's attorneys, answered a phone call while on the stand. Moens apologized and explained to his father that he couldn't talk because he was testifying for Trump. The judge accepted his apology, and Moens' testimony was limited to residential property in Palm Beach.

via HuffPost|
#civil-fraud-trial#donald-trump#lawrence-moens
legalcourtroom-drama2 years ago

"Inside the Maya Kowalski Trial: 5 Riveting Courtroom Moments"

Maya Kowalski and her family were awarded over $260 million in damages after a Florida jury found that the actions of staff at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (JHAC) drove Maya's mother to suicide. The hospital had accused Maya's mother of medical abuse and temporarily separated Maya from her parents. The trial revealed dramatic moments, including Maya describing her last visit with her mother, the playing of a 911 call reporting her mother's suicide, the presentation of a letter Maya wrote to her mother, the sharing of emails written by Beata Kowalski, and the testimony of a pediatrician who accused Beata of medical abuse. The hospital plans to appeal the jury's decision.

via Fox News|
#johns-hopkins-all-childrens-hospital#lawsuit#legalcourtroom-drama
legalcourtroom-drama2 years ago

Trump's tumultuous day in court: Judge clashes and contentious testimony

Former U.S. President Donald Trump complained of unfair treatment and gave rambling testimony during his civil fraud trial in New York, prompting the judge to threaten to cut his testimony short. Trump avoided direct answers, instead bragging about his properties and accusing the judge and New York Attorney General Letitia James of targeting him. The judge has already found Trump and his companies liable for fraud, potentially stripping him of control over his properties. Trump acknowledged involvement in the fraudulent valuation of assets but blamed accountants for any errors. Trump's daughter Ivanka is due to testify on Wednesday.

via Reuters|
#civil-fraud-trial#donald-trump#judge-arthur-engoron
legalcourtroom-drama2 years ago

"Trump's Dramatic Exit: Storming Out of Civil Fraud Trial Amidst Clash with Michael Cohen"

Former President Donald Trump stormed out of his civil fraud trial in Manhattan after being fined $10,000 for violating a gag order and facing off with his former lawyer, Michael Cohen. Trump's abrupt departure surprised his own lawyers and Secret Service agents. The judge fined Trump for referring to Cohen as "very partisan" and found his testimony not credible. Trump's lawyers unsuccessfully sought a directed verdict to dismiss the case. Cohen testified that Trump never explicitly instructed him to inflate financial statements. The judge denied the motion and warned Trump of worse penalties if he violates the gag order again.

via NBC News|
#civil-fraud-trial#donald-trump#gag-order
legalcourtroom-drama2 years ago

Trump's Legal Troubles: From Courtroom Drama to Gag Order Violations

Former President Trump was fined $10,000 for violating a gag order in the New York fraud trial, after making statements to the media about the case. During the trial, Trump was asked to take the witness stand, but left the courtroom in frustration after Cohen contradicted his testimony regarding the inflation of Trump's assets.

via The Hill|
#business-fraud-case#gag-order-violation#legalcourtroom-drama