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legalcourt-news1 year ago

"Judge Denies Trump Co-Defendants' Dismissal Motions in Classified Documents Case"

U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon denied dismissal motions by Donald Trump’s co-defendants, ruling that federal prosecutors had met the legal threshold for obstruction charges in the classified document case. The co-defendants had argued lack of evidence and knowledge of ongoing investigation, but the judge stated that such arguments could be made at trial. The prosecutors claim that the co-defendants misled investigators and plotted to delete security footage to prevent officials from retrieving the boxes from Trump’s property. Cannon also rejected requests for a bill of particulars, stating that the indictment is detailed enough.

legalcourt-proceedings1 year ago

Judge Denies Trump Co-Defendants' Bid to Dismiss Obstruction Charges in Classified Documents Case

A federal judge denied efforts by Donald Trump's co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, to dismiss obstruction charges they faced in the classified documents case, allowing the charges to proceed to trial. The judge also has yet to decide on several motions by Trump to dismiss charges against him. Nauta, Trump's personal valet, is accused of assisting in hiding classified documents, while De Oliveira, a property manager at Mar-a-Lago, faces charges related to moving boxes of documents. The judge rejected their claims that the charges were legally flawed and denied their requests for more information from prosecutors.

legalcourt-proceedings1 year ago

Judge Cannon Considers Dismissal of Trump Co-Defendants' Charges in Classified Documents Case

U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon expressed skepticism about dropping charges against Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the classified documents case, suggesting their arguments for dismissal would be better suited for trial. The co-defendants' attorneys argued that the charges should be dismissed due to lack of evidence showing their awareness of an ongoing investigation or the classified nature of the documents. Prosecutors defended the sufficiency of the indictment, and the judge seemed to agree, indicating that these arguments could be made in front of a jury. The judge, nominated by Trump, has yet to issue a ruling and is still wrangling other key decisions in the pretrial proceedings.

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Prosecutors Seek Emergency Evidence Seal in Trump Election Subversion Case

Fulton County prosecutors have filed an emergency motion for a protective order after portions of proffer videos, featuring conversations between former President Donald Trump's co-defendants and prosecutors, were leaked to news outlets. The leaked videos include statements from attorneys Jenna Ellis, Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro, and bail bondsman Scott Hall. The district attorney's office claims that the release of these videos is intended to intimidate witnesses in the case. An email from one of Trump's co-defendants appears to acknowledge their involvement in the leak. The videos provide new details about efforts to reverse the election in Trump's favor. A hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday.

legal2 years ago

Judge Cannon reprimands prosecutors for wasting court's time in Trump co-defendants hearing

Judge Aileen Cannon reprimanded federal prosecutors in Donald Trump's classified documents case for not raising arguments in required filings ahead of a conflict-of-interest hearing for defendant Waltine Nauta, Trump's valet. The judge agreed with Nauta's attorney that the prosecutors' objections should have been presented earlier, calling them a "last-minute introduction." The hearing was postponed, potentially further delaying the trial set for May 2024. The case involves allegations that Trump illegally hoarded classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and obstructed authorities. Nauta and another co-defendant are accused of trying to delete surveillance footage.

politics2 years ago

Federal Judge Denies Trump Co-Defendants' Requests to Move Georgia Trials

A federal judge has rejected the requests of three Trump co-defendants, Cathy Latham, David Shafer, and Shawn Still, to move their trials in the Fulton County election interference case to federal court. The judge ruled that presidential electors are not federal officers and therefore their cases should remain in state court. The judge also declined to move co-defendant Jeffrey Clark's case to a federal venue, stating that Clark had failed to demonstrate that removal of the prosecution by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was warranted. Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows' attempt to move his case was also denied by the judge.

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

"Trump's Co-Defendant Granted Bond, Trial Date Set, and Mug Shot Controversy Ensues"

A judge in Georgia has set a bond of $100,000 for Harrison Floyd, the only defendant in the election interference case related to former President Donald Trump who was jailed after surrendering to authorities. Floyd, one of Trump's 18 co-defendants, had initially been denied bond due to concerns of being a flight risk. He is charged with racketeering, influencing witnesses, and conspiring to commit solicitation of false statements and writings. The other defendants, including Trump, were released on bond last week. Floyd remains in custody, and his attorney has not commented on the matter.

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

"Eastman's $100K Bond Set in Georgia Election Case"

John Eastman, a Trump-allied lawyer involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, has reached a bond agreement in the Georgia election case, becoming the first of former President Trump's 18 co-defendants to do so. Eastman agreed to a $100,000 bond, while other defendants agreed to bonds ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. The agreements include restrictions on communication with co-defendants and witnesses. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis charged Trump and 18 others in a 41-count racketeering indictment related to alleged election overturn efforts. Eastman's attorney called the indictment unconstitutional.