All articles tagged with #new york supreme court
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
In the New York hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman discusses three possible outcomes, including a likely conviction by the jury.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
Former President Donald Trump raged against New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan before entering court for the fourth day of his Manhattan criminal trial, demanding the removal of a gag order and criticizing the judge's alleged conflict of interest. Trump's legal team previously filed a motion to have Merchan recused from the case, citing the judge's daughter's alleged ties to high-level Democratic politicians. The trial has seen disputes over jurors, with 12 sworn in and five alternate seats yet to be filled. Merchan seemed confident that the remaining alternate jurors would be chosen on Friday, and set a trial date to hear arguments for a potential gag order violation by Trump.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Donald Trump's hush money trial begins with jury selection, featuring high-profile witnesses including former associates and an adult film star. The trial centers around allegations of an illegal conspiracy to undermine the 2016 election and suppress negative information, with Trump facing 34 counts of falsifying business records. Key players include Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, David Pecker, Hope Hicks, and Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg, with New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan presiding over the case amidst Trump's attempts to challenge his involvement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Former President Donald Trump is set to face trial on felony charges in New York Supreme Court for allegedly falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. The trial, expected to last about six weeks, will feature key witness Michael Cohen and potentially Trump himself. If convicted, Trump, 77, could face jail time, but his legal team has made numerous attempts to delay the trial and Trump has used his public following to criticize the case and its participants.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
Despite a gag order in his New York hush-money case, Donald Trump posted links attacking the judge's wife and daughter from a far-right activist's website, making false claims about their political bias. The gag order prohibits statements about family members of court personnel with the intent to interfere with the case, and violations can result in contempt of court findings, fines, and jail time.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Raw Story
Donald Trump's attorney, Christina Bobb, defended the former president's resilience in the face of legal challenges, claiming he is selfless and focused on serving the people. She criticized a recent court ruling against Trump, alleging political motivation and a desire to inflict further harm. The ruling pertained to a $355 million judgment in a fraud case, which Bobb argued was unjust given the circumstances of the loan and lack of victims.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A New York judge spared Donald Trump from the "corporate death penalty" in a civil fraud case, but imposed significant penalties including a $364 million judgment, banned Trump from serving as an officer or director in any New York corporation for three years, and prohibited him from taking out loans with New York banks. The ruling will likely impact Trump's business by draining cash, restricting his ability to influence the company, and potentially limiting access to traditional bank loans, although alternative financiers may still be an option.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Michael Cohen, former vice president of the Trump Organization, predicts that Donald Trump will be convicted "on all charges" in the New York hush money case, despite Trump's legal team's efforts to dismiss the case. Cohen, a key witness in the trial, believes the case could be resolved in a month and expresses confidence in Trump's guilt based on documentary evidence and corroborating testimony. Trump faces 91 charges across four indictments and has expressed a desire for trial delays due to his election campaign.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
The Trump fraud trial in a Manhattan courthouse was evacuated after someone set a small fire and used multiple fire extinguishers on the same floor as the courtroom, four hours after testimony concluded. The judge in the case, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron, was safely escorted out of the courthouse. The incident was caused by a man who ignited paperwork and set off fire extinguishers. No one was hurt, and it remains unclear what prompted the man to set the fire.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been hit with a second sexual assault lawsuit in two weeks, with a third woman also coming forward accusing him and a friend of rape. The lawsuits were filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which provides a one-year window for sexual assault plaintiffs to file civil claims. Combs' representatives have denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and a money grab. The latest lawsuit alleges that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted the plaintiff in 1991, causing substantial injuries. Another lawsuit filed last week by Combs' former girlfriend was settled out of court.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. is facing two new lawsuits for sexual assault and battery filed by Jasmine Abbay and Kelsey Harbert. Both women had previously brought criminal charges against Gooding, and they are now seeking damages for lost wages and emotional distress. The lawsuits were filed under New York's expiring Adult Survivors Act, which allows victims of sexual abuse a one-year window for claims. Gooding had previously settled a civil rape case in June 2023.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Acting New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, who has sentenced Trump’s close confident Allen Weisselberg to prison and presided over the Trump Organization tax fraud trial, will oversee former President Donald Trump’s criminal arraignment on Tuesday. Merchan is known for being a “tough” judge who maintains control of his courtroom and is fair to all parties. Despite Trump’s attacks on Merchan, the judge is not vindictive and will likely evaluate the facts and law in the case fairly. Merchan is also credited with creating the Manhattan Mental Health Court and has earned a reputation for “compassionate” rulings that give defendants second chances.