Opinion | What I Am Listening for in Michael Cohen's Testimony
The prosecution in the case against Donald Trump may not necessarily need Michael Cohen as a witness due to the evidence accumulated independently. [ more ]
Access Hollywood' Tape Won't Be Played for Jurors in Trump Trial
The judge in Donald J. Trump's criminal trial allowed the comments from the Access Hollywood tape to be introduced as evidence but ruled against playing the actual video. [ more ]
David Weiss' Indict First, Seek Warrants Later Ethic - emptywheel
David Weiss did not obtain a reliable warrant for the evidence in his response motion to Hunter's prosecution claim until after indicting Hunter for gun felonies.
Weiss may be relying on evidence from the laptop he obtained from John Paul Mac Isaac, which could be problematic. [ more ]
Jury gets manslaughter case against Michigan school shooter's mother
The jury has begun deliberations in the trial of a school shooter's mother, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter for the deaths of four students in 2021.
Prosecutors argue that the mother was negligent in failing to inform the school about the family's guns, including the one used in the shooting.
The jury asked the judge if they could infer anything from the prosecution's failure to present evidence on how the shooter obtained the gun. [ more ]
Jack Smith Drops Bombshell Filing Promising Proof Of Trump Encouragement of Violence' And Knowledge Of Consequences'
Special Counsel Jack Smith will introduce evidence against former President Donald Trump that includes his encouragement of violence and his knowledge of foreseeable consequences.
The evidence is being offered to establish Trump's motive, intent, preparation, knowledge, absence of mistake, and common plan. [ more ]
Richard Satchwell issued trial date for murder of his wife Tina at Central Criminal Court
Richard Satchwell will go on trial in April 2025 for the murder of his wife, with a significant amount of evidence to be presented by the defence team. [ more ]
Freshmen Democrats Work to Turn Biden Impeachment Effort on Its Head
Representative Jasmine Crockett strategically shifted attention by presenting evidence of sensitive documents found at Mar-a-Lago during a hearing. [ more ]
Fulton County prosecutor's divorce attorney testifies in Fani Willis case
Bradley's expected testimony is crucial in the Fulton County case to determine the timing of the romantic relationship between Wade and Willis.
Bradley's communication with defense attorney Merchant may provide evidence supporting claims of an improper relationship between Willis and Wade. [ more ]
The judge in Trump's Georgia election case limits the disclosure of evidence after videos' release
The judge overseeing the election interference case against Donald Trump in Georgia has issued an order prohibiting the release of certain evidence.
The ruling aims to prevent potential jurors from being exposed to inadmissible materials and to avoid harm from extensive media coverage.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis requested a broader order, while prosecutors agreed with a narrower order proposed by one of the defendants. [ more ]
AOC Says GOP's Mayorkas Impeachment Attempt Is "Craven and Without Merit"
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Republicans for their attempt to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas with no evidence
Ocasio-Cortez highlights the inexperience of the Republican House speaker and the baseless nature of the allegations as reasons for the failed impeachment vote [ more ]
Supreme Court to Hear Case of Oklahoma Death Row Inmate
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide if Richard Glossip deserves a new trial based on newly disclosed evidence and a confession of error from the state's attorney general.
Glossip's case has attracted support from celebrities like Kim Kardashian and state lawmakers from both political parties. [ more ]