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Hong Kong court delays media mogul Jimmy Lai's national security trial due to health concerns after his defense reports he experienced heart palpitations, leading to a postponement until Monday. Lai, a pro-democracy figure and founder of Apple Daily, has been imprisoned for over 1,600 days amid charges related to collusion with foreign forces and sedition, with his health and treatment in custody drawing international attention.
A legal challenge has put a criminal trial on hold after a defendant questioned Alina Habba's authority as US attorney in New Jersey, leading to a transfer of the case to Pennsylvania to determine her legal standing amid political and procedural disputes.
A judge in Argentina has recused herself from Diego Maradona's medical negligence trial after being criticized for participating in a documentary about the case, raising doubts about the trial's future and prompting a possible restart.
A federal judge has agreed to delay the trial of William Pope, a defendant in the January 6 Capitol riot, citing the "real possibility" of a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump. The decision comes after Trump's reelection and his campaign pledge to pardon some involved in the attack. The judge, Rudolph Contreras, noted that proceeding with the trial could be a waste of resources if a pardon is granted. Other judges have been less inclined to delay proceedings for similar reasons, emphasizing the court's obligations under the Constitution.
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb criticized federal Judge Aileen Cannon for indefinitely postponing Trump's criminal classified documents case, accusing her of incompetence and bias. Cannon, a Trump appointee, has delayed the case multiple times, making it unlikely to go to trial before the upcoming election, drawing criticism from Democrats who see her actions as protecting Trump.
A federal judge in Los Angeles has postponed Hunter Biden's tax fraud trial until September, citing scheduling conflicts and pending appeals related to his upcoming Delaware trial on felony gun charges. Biden, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, is accused of a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in federal taxes and funding an extravagant lifestyle through fraudulent deductions. The delay comes as prosecutors prepare to present evidence from Biden's laptop and call numerous witnesses in the Delaware case.
Hunter Biden's trial on tax charges has been postponed to September 5 after his attorney cited issues with discovery and witnesses. Despite opposition from the prosecution, the judge ruled that the needs of the defendant outweigh the prejudice in moving the trial date. Biden, who has pleaded not guilty, is also facing a federal gun crimes trial in June.
Judge Juan Merchan denied Donald Trump's bid to delay the hush money trial due to pretrial publicity, emphasizing that much of the publicity has been caused by Trump himself. The trial remains on track for Monday jury selection, with the judge yet to rule on a defense request for his recusal. Trump's defense argued that prejudicial media coverage has biased potential jurors, but the judge and prosecutors countered that Trump's own rhetoric has contributed to the publicity, and that jury selection will weed out biased prospective jurors. Trump is set to become the first former president to stand trial on criminal charges, with prosecutors alleging he falsified business records to hide a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, a claim he denies.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of Senator Robert Menendez, has requested a delay for her trial on bribery charges due to a "serious medical condition" requiring surgery and an extended recovery period. Her lawyers did not disclose the nature of the illness but indicated that she will require surgery within four to six weeks. The trial is scheduled to start on May 6, and the judge has yet to rule on the request for separate trials for the couple.
The wife of Sen. Bob Menendez is seeking a delay to her criminal trial next month, citing a newly diagnosed and serious medical condition that requires a surgical procedure within six weeks. Both she and the senator, along with two New Jersey businessmen, have pleaded not guilty to charges of participating in a bribery scheme. Her lawyers requested a hearing in two months to provide an update on her medical condition, treatment plan, and when a trial might be possible.
Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking a delay and a change of venue for his hush money criminal trial in Manhattan, arguing that he faces potential prejudice in the heavily Democratic borough. They also seek to reverse a gag order that prohibits Trump from making comments about the judge's family. The trial, scheduled to start on April 15, is the first of Trump's four criminal indictments to go to trial and would be the first criminal trial of a former president. Trump has made numerous attempts to delay the trial, including filing lawsuits against the judge and challenging his rulings.
Former President Donald Trump is seeking to delay the start of his New York criminal trial by suing the judge and requesting a change of venue, just one week before jury selection is set to begin. Trump's lawyers are also seeking a stay of the gag order that prevents him from publicly commenting on the case, including the judge's daughter's involvement with a Democrat-aligned consulting firm. This move comes after previous attempts to delay the trial and have the judge recused were unsuccessful.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants are pushing for a delay in the classified documents case, arguing that the trial date should be postponed to allow more time for document examination and resolution of pretrial motions. The judge has requested a report on the defendants' positions regarding the speedy trial period, prompting criticism that further delays could prevent the case from being resolved before the upcoming presidential election. The case involves charges against Trump, an aide, and a maintenance supervisor at Mar-a-Lago for allegedly storing classified documents at the resort after Trump's presidency, in violation of the Presidential Records Act.
Donald Trump faced setbacks in his legal battles as judges refused his attempts to delay or dismiss cases, leading to a backlash from the former president who attacked a judge's daughter on social media. The judge overseeing Trump's criminal trial in New York expanded a gag order, prompting Trump to motion for the judge's recusal, citing a conflict of interest related to the judge's daughter's work. Another judge rejected Trump's attempt to dismiss a case alleging mishandling of classified documents, setting the stage for a clash with the Department of Justice. Trump has sought to delay his prosecutions ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
A judge in New York has rejected former President Donald Trump's request to delay the start of his "hush money" trial until after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on his presidential immunity claim. The trial, related to a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, is set to begin on April 15. The judge deemed Trump's request "untimely" and raised questions about its sincerity, noting that Trump had multiple opportunities to raise the issue earlier. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsification of business records and has pleaded not guilty. He is also involved in other criminal cases in Florida, Washington, D.C., and Georgia.