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law-and-politics2 years ago

"Trump's Trial Tantrums: From Outrageous Requests to Potential Jail Time"

Alina Habba, a lawyer representing Donald Trump in the defamation suits brought by E. Jean Carroll, faced online mockery after making an "outrageous" request for a mistrial, claiming that Carroll had violated the law by deleting emails containing death threats against her. Former DOJ official Mary McCord called the argument "outrageous," and the judge overseeing the case rejected the motion. Numerous users on social media criticized Habba's competency as an attorney, with some mocking her for the mistrial motion.

via Newsweek|
#alina-habba#defamation-suits#donald-trump
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

"Judge to Rule on Defense Objection in Ed Burke Corruption Trial"

The judge presiding over former Ald. Ed Burke's corruption trial is considering a mistrial after a witness made a comment about the "Chicago way of doing business" being "very corrupt." Burke's attorneys have requested a mistrial, and the judge has asked for written briefs from both sides. The trial has included testimony about Burke using his political influence to benefit his property tax appeal law firm and his alleged involvement in making an Amtrak board member's daughter a judge. Jurors also heard recordings of Burke making controversial remarks about Jews and expressing frustration about not receiving payment.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#chicago-way#corruption-trial#ed-burke
jurisprudence2 years ago

"Leaked Testimony Reveals Shocking Revelations in Trump's Georgia RICO Case"

Testimony from four co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case, including Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell, leaked to the media, leading to accusations of witness intimidation. In Trump's New York civil fraud trial, his lawyers began presenting their defense, with Don Jr. testifying about the family's real estate empire. Trump's attorneys filed a mistrial motion alleging bias by the judge and his law clerk, but it was denied. The request to postpone the classified documents trial was also denied, but the date may be pushed back later.

via Slate|
#classified-documents-trial#georgia-election-interference#jurisprudence
legalcourt-cases2 years ago

"Trump's Mistrial Motion Denied in NY Civil Fraud Case, Judge Lifts Gag Order"

A New York state judge, Arthur Engoron, has rejected former President Donald Trump's bid for a mistrial in his $250 million civil fraud case, calling the arguments "utterly without merit." Trump's attorneys had accused the judge and his law clerk of bias, claiming that the clerk acted as a "co-judge" and made improper political donations. Engoron dismissed these allegations, stating that he has the right to consult with his clerk and that his rulings are his own. The judge also denied Trump's lawyers' appeal against a gag order, which temporarily barred them from criticizing the clerk. The case will continue as scheduled.

via NBC News|
#civil-fraud-case#donald-trump#judge-arthur-engoron