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Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Ty Cobb, a former White House Special Counsel, criticizes the indictment of James Comey as unconstitutional and politically motivated, arguing that the case lacks substance and may be dismissed before trial, and discusses broader concerns about political influence on the justice system under President Trump.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Cindy Cobb, Ty Cobb's granddaughter, was expelled from a Ty Cobb fan group after defending MLB's decision to incorporate Negro League statistics into its official records. The move, which elevated Negro League star Josh Gibson above Ty Cobb in career batting average, sparked backlash from some fans who questioned the reliability of Negro League stats. Cindy Cobb argued that her grandfather would have supported the change, but faced harassment and was ultimately blocked from the group.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Ex-Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb discusses with CNN's Erin Burnett the implications of Judge Aileen Cannon's decision to further delay the court schedule in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case, postponing key legal questions that have been pending for months.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb explained that the jury had no choice but to deliver a guilty verdict in Trump's hush money trial due to the clear evidence and jury instructions. Cobb, a critic of Trump, predicted the outcome and noted that while there are significant issues for appeal, it could be a long process potentially reaching the Supreme Court.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Major League Baseball has updated its records to include statistics from the Negro Leagues, officially recognizing Josh Gibson as the all-time career batting average leader with a .372 average, surpassing Ty Cobb's .367. This change follows MLB's 2020 decision to classify the Negro Leagues as major leagues, integrating their statistics into the official records. The update also affects single-season records, with Gibson's .466 average in 1943 now recognized as the highest. The decision has sparked discussions about the historical context and accuracy of these records.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb predicts a guilty verdict in Trump's hush money trial, citing jury instructions and his legal expertise. Trump faces 34 felony counts related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Closing arguments began Tuesday, with a verdict expected this week.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Judge Cannon has rejected a bid by former President Donald Trump to dismiss criminal charges against him in a case involving the handling of classified documents. Trump's attorney, Ty Cobb, criticized the judge's decision, calling it "incompetence." This comes as Trump faces legal challenges and controversies, including a gag order violation and struggles with his social media platform, Truth Social.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb predicts that Judge Aileen Cannon will be removed from Donald Trump's classified documents case, citing evidence of bias and incompetence. The case involves 40 felony counts against Trump for retaining classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate and obstructing government efforts to return them. Special counsel Jack Smith has criticized Cannon's proposed jury instructions, and Cobb believes Smith will seek her removal from the case. Despite potential removal, Cobb doubts the case will go to trial before November, suggesting that Cannon's delays may favor Trump's interests.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb predicts that the 11th Circuit Court may remove Judge Aileen Cannon from the case involving former President Trump’s mishandling of classified documents at his Florida estate, citing delays and bias. Special counsel Jack Smith's recent filing criticized Cannon's handling of the case and suggested that the 11th Circuit could intervene if she does not rule promptly. The case revolves around Trump's alleged violation of the Presidential Records Act and his obstruction of justice in concealing the records from authorities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo News
Ty Cobb, former White House attorney for Donald Trump, stated that Trump's legal troubles are extensive and that his conduct is reprehensible, with 91 felony counts and multiple civil cases against him. Cobb criticized Trump's legal team for seeking to delay certain cases until after the election and warned that if Trump loses to President Biden, "he's going to jail."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Ty Cobb, former White House attorney for Donald Trump, stated that Trump's legal troubles are significant, with 91 criminal charges across four indictments and multiple civil cases. Cobb criticized Trump's conduct and legal team, stating that the facts are terrible and his conduct is reprehensible. He also suggested that if Trump wins reelection, he could delay and appeal the cases, but if he loses, "he's going to jail."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb criticized former President Trump for his disruptive behavior during his defamation trial with E. Jean Carroll, where Trump was reprimanded by a judge for making comments and disregarding orders. Cobb stated that Trump's presence in court was for political narrative and free publicity, and criticized his continued lying about the sexual assault. The judge expressed frustration with Trump and his lawyers, emphasizing the need for lawyers to follow rules and ensure fair proceedings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb warns that language used by former President Donald Trump in a social media post could potentially land him in jail amidst his ongoing court cases.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb predicts that former President Trump will be sent to jail if he violates a partial gag order in his federal election interference case, after being fined $15,000 for violating a more limited order in his New York civil fraud trial. Cobb believes that Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing the case, will impose a heavier penalty, potentially resulting in Trump spending a night or a weekend in jail. The gag order prevents Trump from disparaging court staff or witnesses in the case, and Trump has vowed to appeal the order.