All articles tagged with #prosecution
The Justice Department urged a federal judge to reject James Comey's attempt to dismiss his case, arguing that President Trump's social media posts do not prove political retaliation and that Comey's charges of lying to Congress should proceed, amidst ongoing legal disputes over the case's motives and procedures.
Federal prosecutors urged a judge to reject James Comey's claim of being 'vindictively' prosecuted, defending President Trump's social media calls for Comey's prosecution and emphasizing the societal importance of the case, which involves charges of false statements and obstruction related to Comey's congressional testimony.
James Comey is seeking to dismiss a criminal case accusing him of lying to Congress, arguing that the case is an illegal and vindictive prosecution driven by political motives, and challenging the authority of the prosecutor. He claims the case is based on biased reporting and selective prosecution, and his lawyers are requesting permission to gather further evidence to support dismissing the case.
The article discusses the high legal costs faced by individuals prosecuted under Trump's Justice Department, highlighting cases like Jim Comey and Adam Schiff, and emphasizing the financial and emotional toll of high-profile legal battles, even for those who are acquitted.
The article discusses the legal challenges and procedural disputes in the prosecution of Jim Comey, highlighting issues with discovery deadlines, the potential for prosecutorial misconduct, and the broader implications of the case, including efforts to reveal exculpatory evidence and the political context surrounding the investigation.
The article discusses Donald Trump's recent indictments of Jim Comey and others, highlighting the political motivations, the fast-paced EDVA 'rocket docket' trial process, and internal prosecutorial challenges, all set against the backdrop of Trump's growing impatience and the potential for the case to backfire by exposing his corruption.
President Donald Trump is angry with Attorney General Pam Bondi over a past incident involving her diamond ring causing him to bleed, and also because he believes she is slow in prosecuting James Comey. Trump accidentally shared a public message on Truth Social urging her to act, which upset Bondi, but he later praised her efforts.
The UK case against two men accused of spying for China collapsed because the government refused to label China a threat to national security, preventing prosecutors from proceeding with the case, amid political controversy and concerns over diplomatic relations.
A UK espionage case against two men accused of spying for China was dropped because authorities could not prove China was a national security threat at the time, highlighting issues with how threats are classified and the evidential thresholds for prosecution.
Donald Trump publicly demanded that Attorney General Pam Bondi prosecute his political opponents through posts on Truth Social, following the removal of a U.S. attorney in Virginia who refused to pursue charges against political figures like Letitia James and James Comey.
Former President Trump publicly urged Attorney General Bondi to prosecute his political rivals, accusing officials of dismissing his claims and suggesting his allies, including Lindsey Halligan, could be involved in investigations, amid ongoing frustrations over legal and congressional actions against him.
Eight individuals have been charged with a massive fraud scheme involving Minnesota's federally funded housing stabilization program, which used Medicaid money to help people with disabilities find housing. The scheme involved submitting false claims, with some defendants pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars, leading to the program's suspension and increased scrutiny of Medicaid-related fraud in the state.
Prosecutors are seeking a minimum of seven years in prison for Nadine Menendez, wife of ex-Senator Bob Menendez, for her role in a bribery scheme that also involved cash, gold bars, and a luxury car, leading to her conviction and her husband's 11-year sentence.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the DOJ to prosecute individuals who burn or desecrate the American flag, with penalties including up to one year in jail, asserting that flag desecration is a provocative act that should not be protected under free speech laws.
President Trump issued an order emphasizing the importance of respecting the American flag, outlining measures to prosecute acts of desecration, including prioritizing enforcement of related laws, referring violations to state authorities, and denying immigration benefits to foreign nationals involved in flag desecration activities.