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  • Trump Lawyer’s Opening Statement Draws Criticisms From Experts In Criminal Trial

    On the first day of arguments in Donald Trump’s criminal trial, attorney Todd Blanche sparked objections and criticism with his opening statement, characterized by legal analysts as a strategic but controversial move. Blanche sought to plant seeds of doubt in jurors’ minds by portraying Stormy Daniels as a liar and Michael Cohen as a rogue,…

  • NY Attorney General Requests Invalidation of Trump’s $175M Bond in Civil Fraud Case

    New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged a judge to cancel the $175 million bond secured by former President Trump to delay payment of a larger monetary award in his civil fraud lawsuit. According to Fox News, in court filings on Friday, state attorneys argued that Trump and his co-defendants, including the Trump Organization…

  • 6 Key Takeaways From Day 1 Of Trump’s Hush Money Trial

    The start of the historic trial against former President Donald Trump unfolded on Monday, April 15, in Manhattan criminal court, marking the first-ever criminal trial against a former U.S. president. Trump, who pleaded not guilty last April to a 34-count indictment, appeared for the trial’s inaugural day, facing charges related to alleged hush money payments…

  • Legal Hurdles Mount for Trump As Insurance Company’s $175 Million Bond Rejected

    A legal setback looms for former President Donald Trump as a New York court rejected an insurance company’s attempt to post a $175 million bond for him while he appeals a fraud judgment. The decision by the court not to accept the bond from Knight Specialty Insurance Company could pave the way for New York…

  • Fani Willis Destroys Bid To Appeal Decision Keeping Her On Trump RICO Case: ‘The Applicants Have Wholly Failed’

    Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has firmly contested former President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to remove her from his racketeering (RICO) and election subversion case, urging an appeals court to reject the defense’s appeal. In a 19-page response filed on Monday, April 8, Willis presented a compelling argument to the Georgia Court of Appeals,…

  • Trump Legal News Brief: Judge Expands Gag For Targeting Daughter; Hicks to Testify in Hush Money Case

    In a new development, Judge Juan Merchan has broadened the gag order in the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump. This decision comes on the heels of Trump’s recent personal attacks directed at the daughter of the presiding judge, raising concerns about impartiality in the upcoming trial. Under the extended order, Trump is…

  • Trump Legal Battles: Deadline Looms Amid Bond Dispute and Appeals

    As former President Donald Trump navigates legal challenges on multiple fronts, the spotlight shines on two critical battlegrounds: New York and Georgia. With significant developments unfolding in both jurisdictions, Trump’s legal team is engaged in fierce battles that could shape his political and financial future. New York Financial Fraud Case In the heart of Manhattan,…

  • Trump and Co-Defendants Pursue Another Attempt to Disqualify Fani Willis

    Former President Donald Trump and seven of his co-defendants in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case are seeking an immediate appeal of last week’s ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the sprawling racketeering case. To appeal the matter immediately – before trial – defendants must obtain Fulton County Superior…

  • Trump Seeks Pause on Jan. 6 Civil Lawsuits Until Criminal Case In DC Is Finished

    Former President Donald Trump is making moves to halt the progression of civil lawsuits related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol Complex until the conclusion of his criminal case in the District of Columbia. In a joint status report filed in the Thompson v. Trump case, Trump’s legal team outlined their…

  • Bombshell: Judge Rules Trump Is Disqualified From Illinois Ballot Over Capitol Insurrection

    A judge in Illinois has ruled that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from appearing on the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot due to his involvement in the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter sided with Illinois voters who argued that Trump violated the anti-insurrection clause of the U.S.…