What to Know About the Trial Donald Trump Faces in Manhattan
Donald J. Trump will be the first former U.S. president criminally prosecuted, facing 34 felony counts tied to hush-money payments.
The trial will involve salacious sex scandals and corporate document details, part of a broader scheme to influence the 2016 presidential election. [ more ]
Possible delay and crime incentives: key takeaways from Trump immunity case
The Supreme Court appears unlikely to grant Trump absolute immunity from prosecution, but justices express interest in remanding the case for further review. [ more ]
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Donald Trump Can Be Criminally Prosecuted
The Supreme Court will decide if a former President can be subjected to criminal prosecution, raising fundamental questions on presidential power. [ more ]
The Supreme Court will hear Trump's claim he's immune from criminal prosecution
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for his official acts as president, a historic event with far-reaching implications. [ more ]
Trump is arguing for immunity in his criminal case. Will the Supreme Court agree? : Consider This from NPR
The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether a former president, like Donald Trump, should be immune from criminal prosecution for acts committed while in office. [ more ]
Opinion | Trump's Fever Dream of Immunity Meets Its Match
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that former President Trump does not have immunity from federal criminal prosecution.
The panel's decision is not the end of the road for Trump, as he plans to appeal to the Supreme Court to determine whether he is immune from criminal prosecution while in office. [ more ]
Prosecutors and Defense Lawyers Begin to Seat Jurors for Trump Trial
The selection of jurors for the first criminal prosecution of a former American president is challenging due to the deep unpopularity of the former president in the city. [ more ]
Charges against Trump and Jan. 6 rioters at stake as Supreme Court hears debate over obstruction law
The Supreme Court is considering cases that may impact the criminal prosecution of former President Trump for his actions surrounding the 2020 election. [ more ]
The start of the first criminal prosecution of a former president signifies a significant event that reflects electoral interference and manipulation. [ more ]
The D.C. Circuit Court Revealed the Huge Flaw in Trump's Gag Order Claim
The oral argument in the U.S. Court of Appeals highlights the issue of Judge Tanya Chutkan's limited ban on Donald Trump's pretrial free speech rights.
The court debated on the level of threat needed to issue a gag order and the potential impact on future political speech.
There is concern that limiting Trump's outbursts and interference may set a precedent for future cases. [ more ]
Hundreds of pounds of marijuana seized during search at California gardening store
A Fresno gardening distributor called 'Gro More Garden Supply' was busted for having 811 unlicensed marijuana plants and hundreds of pounds of illegal cannabis.
The warehouse was also found to have code violations, including unpermitted modifications and electrical compromise.
The City of Fresno will continue to target illegal grow operations and those operating outside the law will be fined and subject to criminal prosecution. [ more ]
Trump appeals judge's ruling rejecting his claim of immunity in federal election subversion case
Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that found he is not immune from criminal prosecution over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Trump's lawyers have asserted that he cannot face criminal charges because the actions spelled out in the indictment fell within his duties as president. [ more ]