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"Judge in Trump Election Case Targeted in Swatting Incident"

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, overseeing former President Donald Trump's federal election interference case, was the victim of a swatting incident at her Washington, D.C., home. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at her residence, which turned out to be false. The incident occurred as Trump's lawyers prepared to argue before a federal appeals court, and comes amid a series of swatting incidents targeting state and federal officials.

via ABC News|

#crime #donald-trump #federal-judge

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Trump's immunity claim denied in federal 2020 election case

A U.S. judge has rejected former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity from criminal charges for actions taken during his presidency, allowing a case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith accusing him of unlawfully trying to overturn the 2020 election to proceed. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that there is no legal basis for concluding that presidents cannot face criminal charges once they leave office. This is the first ruling by a U.S. court affirming that presidents can be charged with crimes like any other citizen. The trial is scheduled to begin in March, and Trump can appeal the ruling.

via Reuters|

#2020-election #criminal-charges #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Trump's Legal Troubles Escalate with Major Court Defeats

A U.S. judge has rejected former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity from criminal charges for actions taken during his presidency, ruling that presidents can face criminal charges once they are out of office. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is the first by a U.S. court affirming that presidents can be charged with crimes like any other citizen. The case, brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, accuses Trump of unlawfully trying to overturn his 2020 election loss. Trump's lawyers argued that the charges violated his free speech rights, but the judge rejected this argument as well. The trial is scheduled to begin in March, and Trump can appeal the ruling.

via Yahoo News|

#2020-election #criminal-charges #donald-trump

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Trump's Legal Troubles Mount as Judge and Special Counsel Challenge Election Fraud Claims

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has ordered former President Donald Trump to declare whether he intends to use an advice-of-counsel defense in his election interference case. This could potentially require Trump to hand over his private messages with lawyers to prosecutors. Prosecutors argued that waiting until the eve of trial to raise this defense could cause disruption and delay. If Trump chooses to use the defense, he must provide notice by January 15, 2024, and hand over all relevant documents to prosecutors. Trump's lawyers have previously stated that he relied on advice from attorney John Eastman.

via Newsweek|

#advice-of-counsel-defense #donald-trump #election-interference

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Judge Reimposes Gag Order on Trump in Federal Election Subversion Case"

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has reinstated a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his federal election interference case. The order prohibits Trump from making public statements targeting prosecutors, court staff, and likely witnesses. Judge Chutkan stated that the restrictions are necessary to protect the administration of justice and rejected Trump's argument that the order is unconstitutionally vague. She cited evidence of threats and harassment faced by individuals targeted by Trump's public attacks. Trump's appeal to lift the gag order was temporarily paused, and the judge believes he is unlikely to win on the merits.

via NPR|

#donald-trump #federal-election-interference-case #first-amendment-rights

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Judge Reinstates Gag Order on Trump in Federal Election Subversion Case"

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has reinstated the gag order on former President Donald Trump in his federal election subversion case, denying his request for a long-term stay. The order prohibits Trump from publicly targeting court personnel, potential witnesses, or the special counsel's team. Prosecutors raised concerns about witness intimidation and harm against prosecutors through Trump's public comments. This is the second gag order Trump faces, limiting his speech in his legal cases. Trump argues that the order infringes on his First Amendment rights.

via CNN|

#donald-trump #federal-election-subversion-case #first-amendment-rights

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"Trump Fined and Warned for Violating Gag Order in New York Trial"

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has temporarily frozen the gag order she issued on Donald Trump in the federal 2020 election subversion case, giving both parties more time to brief her on Trump's request to pause the order while his appeal plays out. The Justice Department has until Wednesday to respond to Trump's request, and Trump will have until the following Saturday to reply. Trump's attorneys have already appealed the gag order to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals.

via CNN|

#2020-election-subversion #dc-circuit-court-of-appeals #donald-trump