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legalcourt1 year ago•2 min saved

"Federal Judge Denies Hunter Biden's Motion to Dismiss Gun Charges"

Hunter Biden faced a setback in court as the judge rejected motions to dismiss federal gun charges against him, with attorney Jonathan Turley calling it a "devastating take-down." The charges stem from allegations of lying about drug use on a federal form to purchase a handgun. The DOJ's special counsel dismissed Hunter's arguments as "patently false," and the judge emphasized that the decision to prosecute him was made by the Biden administration, refuting claims of selective prosecution. Hunter Biden's trial for the gun charges is set to begin on June 3, while he also faces tax evasion charges scheduled for trial on June 20.

via Newsweek|

#attorney-jonathan-turley #court-case #federal-gun-charges

legalcriminal-justice1 year ago•1 min saved

Judge Denies Hunter Biden's Motion to Dismiss Federal Gun Charges

A federal judge denied Hunter Biden's motion to dismiss a gun case against him, moving the case forward to trial. Biden is accused of lying about his drug use on a federal form when he bought a firearm in 2018, and has pleaded not guilty. His lawyers argue that the case is politically motivated, citing vindictive and selective prosecution, while prosecutors deny this claim. The trial is scheduled for the week of June 3, and Biden is also facing a separate trial on tax charges in California. President Biden has repeatedly defended his son, stating that he has done "nothing wrong."

via Fox News|

#federal-gun-case #hunter-biden #legalcriminal-justice

legalcriminal-justice1 year ago•6 min saved

"Trump's Hush Money Trial: Jury Selection Holds the Key"

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's case against Donald Trump, involving charges related to hush money payments and election law violations, is criticized as politically motivated and legally dubious. The indictment is seen as an attempt to interfere in a presidential election and manipulate the legal system. Critics argue that the charges would not be brought against anyone else and are driven by political animus. The case is viewed as an abuse of the legal system and a partisan attempt to delegitimize Trump's candidacy, ultimately strengthening his popular support.

via Fox News|

#alvin-bragg #criminal-trial #donald-trump

legalcourt-news1 year ago•5 min saved

"Special Counsel Reveals Threats in Mar-a-Lago Case, Judge Weighs Public Interest"

Federal prosecutors in the Donald Trump Mar-a-Lago classified documents case are subtly challenging Judge Aileen Cannon's rulings by citing a case she worked on at the DOJ, in an effort to block Trump's attempts to turn the case into a "wild goose chase against the Biden administration." The prosecutors argue that the former president's defense team's request for government documents under the guise of "selective prosecution" is a fishing expedition to delay the trial, and they are reminding Judge Cannon of her own past case law that sets clear restrictions on such legal maneuvers. Despite this, the judge has made controversial rulings favoring Trump, causing uncertainty over the timing of his upcoming trials in New York and Washington, D.C.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #federal-prosecutors #judge-aileen-cannon

legalcourt-proceedings2 years ago•2 min saved

"Judge Denies Trump and Co-Defendant's Motion to Compel Evidence in Georgia Election Interference Case"

Jeffrey Clark, a co-defendant of Donald Trump in a Georgia election interference case, seeks access to communications between Fulton County prosecutors and the White House counsel's office, alleging political motives behind the case. His lawyer claims the Biden White House is involved in the prosecution and seeks documents to support a dismissal on grounds of selective prosecution. The judge is reviewing the request and will make a decision after studying the case law. Clark and others have pleaded not guilty to charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.

via ABC News|

#doj #georgia-election-interference #jeffrey-clark

legal2 years ago•7 min saved

Hunter Biden's Addiction Struggle History May Aid in Tax Charge Defense

Hunter Biden's defense against tax charges that carry a maximum penalty of 17 years in prison may rely on his drug addiction and claims of political targeting. Legal experts suggest that his history of drug abuse could be used to argue that his substance abuse problems undermined his ability to intentionally violate tax laws. Additionally, Hunter's defense team may argue that the charges reflect selective prosecution, although proving this can be challenging. The case's strange unfolding, including the slow investigation and change in prosecutorial approach, may also be explored. The tax indictment contains salacious allegations about Hunter's personal conduct, and his attorneys may seek to keep these details out of the jury's consideration. Furthermore, they may challenge the prosecution's allegations about the taxes themselves, suggesting that Hunter may be due a refund for the tax year in question.

via USA TODAY|

#defense-strategy #drug-addiction #hunter-biden

legal2 years ago•1 min saved

Hunter Biden Requests Subpoena of Trump and Former Officials in Gun Case Investigation

Hunter Biden's lawyers are seeking court permission to issue subpoenas to former President Donald Trump, former Attorney General William Barr, and two ex-Justice Department officials for documents that could shed light on whether the federal gun charges he faces were the result of "a vindictive or selective prosecution." The subpoenas are being requested to determine if Trump improperly pressured the DOJ to pursue an investigation and prosecution of Biden. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to the charges and additional tax-related charges could be imminent.

via ABC News|

#donald-trump #federal-gun-charges #hunter-biden

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Fired Prosecutor Speaks Out on DeSantis and Trump Indictment"

Former Hillsborough County state attorney Andrew Warren, who was indefinitely suspended by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in August 2022, has criticized DeSantis and former President Donald Trump for attacking prosecutors they perceive as enemies. Warren said that Republicans feel freer to go after prosecutors who don't make culture war issues a priority, "but are OK with prosecutors not enforcing the law when it hurts members of their own political party." He also pointed to DeSantis' decision to suspend him because of what the governor claimed was his refusal to enforce laws, while also suggesting that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg shouldn't prosecute any alleged crimes by Trump.

via NBC News|

#andrew-warren #george-soros #manhattan-da

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

The Implications of a Potential Trump Indictment.

The Manhattan district attorney's decision on whether to indict former President Donald Trump for a hush money payment to a porn actress has sparked a debate over prosecutorial discretion. Trump and his allies have accused the district attorney of being politically motivated and applying the law unfairly. The concept of prosecutorial discretion gives prosecutors the power to decide not to bring a case, even if the law and facts would support a conviction. If prosecutors single out one person for charges when they choose not to charge other people who committed similar offenses, the result is selective enforcement of the law.

via The New York Times|

#bookkeeping-fraud #manhattan-district-attorney #politics