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legalcriminal-cases1 year ago

"Trump's Half-Billion Dollar Deadline and Hush Money Hearing"

Judge Aileen M. Cannon's court order in Trump's federal classified documents case has raised concerns among legal experts, likened to a scene from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Trump faces upcoming hearings in New York for the hush money trial and a deadline to pay a civil judgment, while legal wrangling continues in the Georgia state case on the 2020 election. The D.C. federal case on the 2020 election awaits a Supreme Court ruling, and Trump's legal battles continue without him being in jail before trial.

via The Washington Post|
#aileen-m-cannon#criminal-cases#legal-proceedings
jurisprudence1 year ago

"Trump's Legal Maneuvers: A Closer Look at Delay Tactics and Courtroom Campaign"

Donald Trump's trial delay tactics have proven effective as his New York hush money trial has been postponed, and he is facing challenges in paying his bond for a civil fraud case. In Georgia, some of the charges related to pressuring state officials have been dropped, while in Florida, a judge rejected Trump's request to dismiss charges in a classified documents case. Additionally, a judge ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can continue prosecuting Trump despite allegations of a conflict of interest.

via Slate|
#donald-trump#georgia#jurisprudence
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Trump's Manhattan Hush Money Trial Delayed, New Date Pending"

The start dates for Donald Trump's criminal trials in various states remain uncertain, with delays and legal challenges causing setbacks. In New York, the hush money trial has been delayed until at least mid-April due to the late disclosure of 100,000 pages of potential evidence, while in D.C., the trial related to the 2020 election is on hold pending a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The Georgia trial has yet to set a date, and in Florida, a decision on Trump's motions to dismiss charges is pending.

via The Washington Post|
#criminal-cases#legal-challenges#legalcriminal-justice
jurisprudence1 year ago

"Fulton County's Fani Willis Faces Critical Decision in Trump Case"

This week, the fate of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in the Georgia election interference case will be determined, as a judge is expected to announce whether she should be disqualified due to allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a special prosecutor. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump's legal team will present its defense in the classified documents case, arguing that he is protected from criminal prosecution under the Presidential Records Act. Additionally, Trump posted a $92 million bond in the E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit while appealing the verdict, and trouble is brewing in Arizona as investigators are looking into Trump's efforts to overturn the state's 2020 election results.

via Slate|
#2024-campaign#donald-trump#georgia
politics2 years ago

"Supreme Court's Battle Against the Federal Government: Unveiling the Truth"

The Supreme Court is considering cases that could undermine major precedent and benefit Republican megadonors, while an ethics inquiry into Clarence Thomas is underway; Democrats are urging Biden to prioritize campaigning on abortion rights in the 2024 election; a plan involving the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar aims to end the war in Gaza, but faces resistance from Netanyahu; allegations have surfaced against the prosecutor in Trump's Georgia conspiracy trial, Fani Willis, for hiring her romantic partner, while Michigan's state Republican party is embroiled in a factional war between conspiracy theorists; and Slate's Advice Week revisits past dilemmas, while Joel Anderson explores the challenges of buying a home and Dan Kois examines the career of actor Paul Giamatti.

via Slate|
#abortion-rights#gaza-war#michigan-gop
politics2 years ago

Trump Trials: Supreme Court and Appeals Court Await Filings in D.C. Case, Smerconish Uncovers Jack Smith's Silence on Trump, and the Lingering Question of Presidential Immunity: Hunter Biden's Connection

The focus this week in the Trump Trials will be on the appeals process as Donald Trump's legal team attempts to convince a federal appeals court and the Supreme Court that presidential immunity protects him from criminal prosecution in the D.C. election-obstruction case. Trump's lawyers have until Wednesday to respond to the Supreme Court's request to take up the immunity question on an unusually fast timeline, while also having until Saturday to ask a panel of judges at the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. to overturn a lower court's ruling on immunity. Last week, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan froze upcoming deadlines in the pretrial process as Trump appeals her ruling that, as a former president, he is not immune from prosecution in this case.

via The Washington Post|
#criminal-prosecution#filing-deadlines#politics
politics2 years ago

Trump's Legal Maneuvers Fail to Silence Critics

Former President Donald Trump is facing multiple trials, including federal and civil cases related to election interference and fraud. In the federal election interference case, Trump's lawyers are seeking to argue that he had the right to question the 2020 election results, despite evidence to the contrary. Trump is also fighting to eliminate gag orders in both the federal and New York civil fraud trials. In the New York case, the gag order has been reinstated after being temporarily lifted. Trump and his co-defendants, Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani, are not expected to receive plea deals in the Georgia election interference case. Additionally, one of the co-defendants, John Eastman, is requesting a separate and earlier trial. There are indications that more election interference cases may be forthcoming, with former Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro potentially cooperating with investigators in Nevada and Arizona.

via Slate|
#donald-trump#election-interference#gag-orders
jurisprudence2 years ago

"Leaked Testimony Reveals Shocking Revelations in Trump's Georgia RICO Case"

Testimony from four co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case, including Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell, leaked to the media, leading to accusations of witness intimidation. In Trump's New York civil fraud trial, his lawyers began presenting their defense, with Don Jr. testifying about the family's real estate empire. Trump's attorneys filed a mistrial motion alleging bias by the judge and his law clerk, but it was denied. The request to postpone the classified documents trial was also denied, but the date may be pushed back later.

via Slate|
#classified-documents-trial#georgia-election-interference#jurisprudence
legalcriminal-cases2 years ago

Trump's Legal Battles: Anger, Defense, and the Trial

The Trump Trials continue with various criminal and civil cases in federal and state courts. In New York, the Trump legal team will call witnesses in the civil fraud trial defense, while in Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis will appear at a Washington Post Live event. The federal classified documents case in Florida is set for trial on May 20, and Trump's legal team has requested that his federal case on the 2020 election be televised. Meanwhile, in the state business fraud case in New York, Donald and Ivanka Trump testified last week. If convicted of a felony, Trump can still run for president as there are no specific requirements in the Constitution, although some lawsuits have been filed arguing against his eligibility.

via The Washington Post|
#civil-fraud-trial#federal-charges#legalcriminal-cases
legalcriminal-trials2 years ago

"Updates on Donald Trump's Court Cases and Statements"

Former President Donald Trump is expected to take the witness stand on Monday in a civil fraud trial in New York, where he and his family real estate business are accused of inflating property values to obtain better loan and insurance terms. Trump's son Eric stated that the former president is eager to testify. While Trump faces four criminal trials, he cannot be compelled to testify in those cases. Additionally, updates on other ongoing trials include a federal classified documents case in Florida, a federal case on the 2020 election in D.C., a state case on the 2020 election in Georgia, and a state business fraud case in New York.

via The Washington Post|
#civil-fraud-trial#criminal-trials#federal-charges
politics2 years ago

"The Muffled Man: Trump's Trials Unveiled"

Last week in the Trump Trials, guilty pleas were made in the Georgia election-obstruction case, potentially implicating Trump himself. A limited gag order was issued in the D.C. election-obstruction case, allowing Trump to criticize President Biden but not disparage court personnel. Trump asked for the gag order to be paused until the appeals process is complete. In the Florida classified documents case, a co-defendant's lawyer was allowed to continue despite potential conflicts of interest. The nerd word of the week is "Brady," referring to evidence helpful to the defense. In the New York state business fraud case, no significant developments occurred, but testimony from a Trump Organization executive could strengthen the case against Trump. The only trial expected to be televised is the state case in Georgia.

via The Washington Post|
#criminal-cases#gag-order#guilty-pleas
legalcriminal-cases2 years ago

Trump Trials: A Week in Review and a Look Ahead

Federal prosecutors suggest that former President Donald Trump may have violated the conditions of his release by purchasing a gun during a campaign stop in South Carolina, which could be discussed at an upcoming hearing on a potential gag order. In a separate civil case in New York City, a fraud trial against Trump and his company is set to begin, with the New York Attorney General alleging that the Trump Organization inflated property values to defraud lenders and insurance companies. Meanwhile, Trump faces various charges in Georgia, Washington D.C., Florida, and New York, with ongoing legal battles and trial dates being scheduled. The issue of hearsay arises in the D.C. federal election case, where witnesses may testify about comments they heard outside of court to show how those comments influenced Trump's actions, but not as evidence of election compromise.

via The Washington Post|
#fraud-trial#gag-order#gun-purchase
politics2 years ago

"House Democrats Push for Courtroom Cameras Amid Trump Trials and Supreme Court Session"

House Democrats are pushing for legislation or new rules that would allow television cameras inside federal courts, including the Supreme Court, in order to provide Americans with an unbiased view of the justice system. With former President Donald Trump's upcoming trials and significant Supreme Court cases, Democrats argue that camera access would increase transparency and public confidence in the legal process. Some members of Congress are also advocating for camera access to the Supreme Court, citing the need for the public to witness consequential and historic proceedings.

via CBS News|
#cameras-in-courts#house-democrats#politics
law-and-politics2 years ago

"House Democrats Push for Transparency: Cameras in Federal Courts"

House Democrats are pushing for legislation or new rules that would allow television cameras inside federal courts, including the Supreme Court, in order to provide Americans with an unbiased view of the justice system. With the upcoming trials of former President Donald Trump, some Democrats argue that televised proceedings would prevent perceptions of bias in news coverage and increase public confidence in the justice system. A coalition of media organizations has also joined the call for camera access to the Supreme Court, advocating for audio feeds of arguments until video access is granted.

via Yahoo News|
#cameras-in-courts#federal-courts#law-and-politics
politics2 years ago

"Trump vs. Biden: Navigating Legal Challenges and Policy Debates in the 2024 Presidential Race"

The legal challenges faced by former President Donald Trump present a unique challenge for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign. Biden has chosen to remain silent on Trump's legal woes until decisions are handed down in the trials, but this strategy will be severely tested as the trials dominate news cycles and provide Trump with a platform to rally his supporters. While the trials keep the details of Trump's actions fresh in voters' minds, any comment from Biden could be perceived as politically motivated and exploited by Trump's team. A conviction on any of the charges would change the dynamics and prompt a more forceful effort by Biden to connect the crimes to a broader threat to the nation. In the meantime, Biden's campaign will focus on promoting his economic policies and highlighting differences between the two candidates.

via Reuters|
#bidens-presidential-campaign#democratic-party#legal-challenges