President-elect Donald Trump is urging a New York judge to dismiss his conviction in a hush money case, arguing that his return to the White House grants him immunity from prosecution. Trump's lawyers claim that the case's continuation would interfere with his ability to govern and cite constitutional and legal precedents for dismissal. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, however, intends to pursue the charges, despite Trump's election win, which has already led to the dismissal of federal cases against him. The legal proceedings present unprecedented challenges regarding presidential immunity.
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's criminal hush-money case have requested that the gag order preventing Trump from attacking witnesses like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels be lifted, but they want the judge to maintain restrictions on his comments about jurors, court staff, and prosecution staff due to ongoing threats. The gag order was initially imposed to protect the integrity of the trial, which concluded with Trump being found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
New York prosecutors are urging a judge to maintain a gag order preventing Donald Trump from criticizing jurors and court staff in his criminal hush money case, while agreeing to lift restrictions on his public statements about trial witnesses. They argue the order is necessary due to Trump's history of inflammatory remarks and threats from his supporters. Trump's defense attorneys seek to lift the order, citing his First Amendment rights as he campaigns for the presidency. The judge is expected to rule soon.
Manhattan prosecutors have requested that a judge maintain key elements of a gag order on Donald Trump, citing numerous threats against officials involved in his case. The gag order, which restricts Trump from attacking witnesses, jurors, and court staff, was imposed before his trial began in April. Despite his conviction on 34 felony counts, Trump's lawyers have sought to lift the order. Prosecutors argue that the threats, including bomb threats and the disclosure of personal addresses, justify keeping the order in place. Trump is scheduled for sentencing on July 11.
A New York judge dismissed trespassing charges against 30 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University due to insufficient evidence. Of the 46 initially arrested, 15 still face charges, with some offered deferred prosecution deals. The remaining defendants rejected these deals to present a united front against what they perceive as state repression.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, who recently secured a historic criminal conviction against former President Donald J. Trump, quickly returned to his routine duties, emphasizing his commitment to normalcy and the ongoing work of his office. Despite the high-profile nature of the Trump case, Bragg remains focused on the broader responsibilities of his role.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg successfully prosecuted former President Donald J. Trump on 34 felony counts related to election interference and falsified business records, marking the first conviction of a former U.S. president. The case, which involved testimony from 20 witnesses over six weeks, was bolstered by state election law and the testimony of Trump's former fixer, Michael D. Cohen.
Attorneys delivered marathon closing arguments in former President Trump's hush money trial, with Trump's lawyer speaking for three hours and the prosecutor for nearly five hours. The case, which included nearly two dozen witnesses, is now set to be handed to the jury for deliberation.
Regardless of the outcome of his criminal trial, former President Donald J. Trump is expected to react with anger and retribution, attacking those he perceives as responsible for the prosecution and urging his allies to investigate his Democratic enemies. This pattern of behavior is consistent with his past responses to legal and political challenges. Public opinion on the trial appears stable, with no significant downturn in support for Trump.
A judge has rejected former President Donald Trump's request to sanction Manhattan prosecutors for a last-minute document dump in his hush money trial, ruling that Trump and his lawyers had sufficient time to prepare. The trial, which involves allegations of falsified business records related to payments to Stormy Daniels, is moving to closing arguments next week.
Jury selection for Donald Trump's hush money business fraud trial began with initial difficulties but concluded with a seated jury, including seven men and five women, with five alternates to be selected. The trial is expected to be contentious, with the defense being kept in the dark about the prosecution's first witnesses and potential limitations on discussing Trump's legal history. The process revealed jurors' opinions of Trump, with some expressing negative views but asserting their ability to be fair and impartial. The unpredictability of high-profile trials was evident, as jurors were dismissed for various reasons, and the prosecution refused to disclose its first witnesses to prevent Trump from posting on social media. Further jury selection and discussions on Trump's legal history are set for Friday.
Former President Trump visited a bodega in Harlem after a day in court, using the stop to attack the judge overseeing his hush money case and criticize Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's handling of crime. Trump expressed plans to make a play for New York and blamed Bragg for the crime situation. Despite facing trial, Trump aims to drum up media attention and continue campaigning, with scheduled events and rallies. He is charged with falsifying business records related to hush money payments, which he claims were legal expenses.
In the historic criminal trial of Donald Trump, the judge ruled that the Access Hollywood transcript can be shown to the jury, allowing prosecutors to read out the full quote "grab them by the pussy." Trump's lawyer stated that the former president wants to be present for everything at the trial, but logistical issues with the Secret Service may arise. The trial also involves discussions about evidence admissibility, including the Access Hollywood tape and emails related to it. Prosecutors are seeking to impose a sanction on Trump for violating the gag order, while the case is seen as an opportunity to paint the Manhattan district attorney as a partisan player by some Republicans and critics.
Former President Donald Trump's legal team has been unable to secure delays or dismissals in the criminal cases pending against him, despite their efforts to disqualify the judge, move the case to another jurisdiction, and extend arguments about presidential immunity. Trump's behavior in the court of public opinion, characterized by bluster and bullying, has not translated to success in actual court proceedings, as evidenced by his recent legal losses. The upcoming trial in New York over alleged misuse of campaign funds presents the potential for criminal liability and jail time, signaling a serious legal challenge for the former president.
Former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on the prosecutor, judge, and a key witness in the Stormy Daniels hush-money trial against him, calling it a "communist show trial" and claiming it's a coordinated attack with the White House. He complained about lack of time to prepare and portrayed his indictment as a "badge of honor," vowing to testify and calling the trial a "fake Biden trial." The trial, involving alleged hush money payments to Daniels, is set to proceed despite Trump's objections.
