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1 day ago
US Elections

Contempt Fines and Hush-Money Details: 5 Takeaways From Trump's Trial

Donald J. Trump fined $9,000 for contempt in trial, facing charges of falsifying business records regarding hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. [ more ]
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3 days ago
New York City

Trump's Trial Could Bring a Rarity: Consequences for His Words

The article discusses how former President Trump has a history of making false statements and treating his own words as disposable commodities. [ more ]
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5 days ago
New York City

Who Is Gary Farro, the Banker Testifying in Trump's Trial?

The third witness, Gary Farro, a banker, testified in Donald J. Trump's trial about a $130,000 hush-money deal in 2016 involving Michael D. Cohen. [ more ]
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5 days ago
US Elections

In Trump Case, the Defense Will Try to Knock Down the Allegation of a Plot

Defense trying to discredit plot protecting Trump's campaign. Trump denies accusations and faces criminal trial for falsifying records related to hush-money payoff. [ more ]
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6 days ago
US Elections

Here's what we expect from David Pecker's third day of testimony.

Mr. Trump's criminal trial involved a clash over a gag order and insights into catch-and-kill tabloid practices. [ more ]
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1 week ago
New York City

Trump Violated Gag Order Seven More Times, Prosecutors Say

Mr. Trump violated gag order with social media posts during criminal trial, prosecutors seeking contempt charges, judge to decide after hearing other allegations. [ more ]
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1 day ago
US Elections

Keith Davidson, Who Represented Women From Trump's Past, Testifies at Trial

Keith Davidson, a lawyer involved in hush-money agreements with women connected to Donald Trump, could be a significant witness in the ongoing criminal trial. [ more ]
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1 week ago
New York City

How Donald J. Trump's Criminal Trial Will Unfold

The trial of former President Donald Trump is the first of its kind, involving charges related to falsifying records and hush-money payments to a porn star. [ more ]
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1 day ago
US Elections

Trump is held in contempt, fined $9,000 at New York hush money trial

Judge fined Trump $9,000 for violating gag order in criminal trial, threatened jail if continued. Gag order aimed to prevent influencing witnesses and jurors. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 day ago
US Elections

Trump's Contempt Knows No Bounds

Judge Merchan fined Donald Trump $9,000 for violating a gag order during his criminal trial, affirming his approach to controlling Trump's unruly behavior. [ more ]
Axios
3 weeks ago
Law

Judge rejects latest Trump attempt to delay New York criminal trial

An appeals court rejected Trump's request to delay his hush money criminal trial, marking the second denial in less than 24 hours.
His legal team's arguments were centered around a gag order violating Trump's free speech rights, while the prosecution emphasized the public interest in protecting the trial's integrity. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Law

Trump makes 11th-hour appeal to delay next week's hush money trial

Trump's lawyers seek to delay criminal trial citing bias and gag order concerns
Manhattan DA's office argued against delaying trial due to worldwide publicity [ more ]
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2 days ago
France politics

Actor Depardieu will stand trial on sexual assault charges

French actor Gerard Depardieu facing criminal trial for alleged sexual assaults on set in 2021. [ more ]
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5 days ago
US Elections

Here's what to know as Pecker's cross-examination continues.

Donald Trump's criminal trial involves cross-examining key witness David Pecker to challenge the alleged plot to protect his 2016 campaign. [ more ]
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6 days ago
US Elections

In Trump Tower, the President-Elect Praised the Man Who Kept His Secrets

David Pecker testified in Trump's criminal trial, revealing details of paying off Karen McDougal and a doorman to keep quiet about affairs, potentially damaging Trump's campaign. [ more ]
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6 days ago
US Elections

Trump Case Testimony Expected to Turn to Hush-Money Deal With Porn Star

Donald Trump faces pressure as key witness discusses hush-money payment details. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
6 days ago
US Elections

Why the Word "Conspiracy" Has Become So Critical to the Case Against Donald Trump

The charges against Donald Trump in his first criminal trial pertain to falsifying business documents related to the Stormy Daniels hush money scheme, taking a different legal approach. [ more ]
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1 month ago
US Elections

Here's the latest on the hearing.

Trump seeks delay in criminal trial
Manhattan court activity unfolds amid financial crisis [ more ]
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2 months ago
US Elections

As Trump's Criminal Trial Approaches, He May Be His Own Worst Enemy

Former President Trump invoked Fifth Amendment during deposition
New legal team preparing to defend Trump in Manhattan [ more ]
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6 days ago
JavaScript

Why Shouldn't We Send it Back?' Chief Justice Roberts Suggests Kicking the Can Down the Road on Trump Immunity Case

Chief Justice John Roberts suggested delaying the decision on Trump's immunity case to potentially allow for further legal proceedings. [ more ]
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1 week ago
New York City

Here's the latest on the trial.

The prosecution's case against Trump in his trial involves painting a broad picture beyond the charges of falsifying business records. [ more ]
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1 week ago
New York City

Meet the Team Prosecuting Donald J. Trump

A high-profile team has been assembled by Manhattan's DA to prosecute the first criminal trial against former President Donald Trump. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
New York City

Day 1 of Trump's Criminal Trial: Five Takeaways

The criminal trial of former President Trump, charged with falsifying business records to cover up payment to Stormy Daniels, has commenced in a Democratic county in New York. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
New York City

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 ]
BBC News
2 weeks ago
New York City

Trump trial: Difficult search begins for impartial jury

Criminal trial of Donald Trump begins with difficulty finding impartial jurors due to high-profile nature of the case. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
New York City

As Trial Looms, Trump Plays to a Jury of Millions

Donald Trump is preparing for his criminal trial, aiming to narrate his way to victory and potential return to the White House by strategically challenging the accusations and judicial procedures. [ more ]
USA TODAY
1 week ago
Law

Wonder what it would be like to watch the Trump trial? Graphics take you inside courtroom.

Former President Donald Trump is facing 34 counts of falsifying business records in a criminal trial, being the first former U.S. president charged in a criminal case. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Law

What Judge Merchan Knows About Trump

Judge Juan Merchan, a New York Supreme Court judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial, is fair, efficient, and commands his courtroom effectively. [ more ]
USA TODAY
2 weeks ago
Law

6 jurors selected to serve in Donald Trump's hush money trial: Latest Trump trial news

Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts for covering up hush money payments to Stormy Daniels for his 2016 campaign. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Law

Seven jurors picked in Trump's N.Y. trial as judge presses ahead

Jury selection process quickened in Trump's trial with potential jurors expressing opinions, setting the stage for a potential turning point in Trump's political future. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Law

Judge Warns Trump He Will Be Jailed If He Doesn't Show Up to Court Every Day of Hush Money Trial

Judge warns Trump to attend trial or face arrest. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Law

What to know about Trump's NY trial lawyers, Todd Blanche and Susan Necheles

Donald Trump is preparing for his first criminal trial with experienced New York lawyers Todd Blanche and Susan Necheles. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Law

Jury selection could be nearing a close in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York

The hush money case involving Donald Trump is moving forward with jury selection and potential opening statements as early as Monday. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 week ago
Law

Tumultuous Trump trial day ends with 12 jurors, 1 alternate selected

The intense scrutiny and potential public exposure faced by jurors in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
New York City

Trump's 'hush money' NYC trial live updates: Ex-prez returning to court today; 7 jurors picked so far

Donald Trump is undergoing jury selection for a criminal trial over hush money payments, a first for a former US president. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
New York City

Here's a Recap of Day 1 of Trump's Criminal Trial

The criminal trial of Donald J. Trump began, involving evidence of coordination with The National Enquirer for publicity and exclusion of sexual assault allegations from the trial. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Law

Trump Posts Stunning Rant Admitting He Thought Something Incredibly Wrong About Jury Selection

Trump displayed ignorance of jury selection rules, expressing a mistaken belief on strike limits before his trial. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Law

Finding Jurors for an Unprecedented Trial

The criminal trial of an ex-president marks unique territory for the court system. [ more ]
AP News
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Trump goes from court to campaign at a bodega in his heavily Democratic hometown

Donald Trump visits a bodega in Harlem to highlight consumer inflation and amplify campaign arguments, despite being in a criminal trial. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Trump goes from court to campaign at a bodega in his heavily Democratic hometown

Donald Trump plans to visit Harlem's Sanaa Convenient Store to highlight consumer inflation under President Joe Biden. This visit marks his first campaign appearance during his criminal hush money trial. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Makes History Today as First Ex-President to Face Criminal Trial

Former President Trump faces criminal trial, may impact presidential nomination [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's criminal trial, a first for a former president, begins Monday

Former President Donald Trump faces a criminal trial for 34-count felony charges, marking the first time a former U.S. president undergoes such a process. [ more ]
Fox News
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Trump says criminal trial is having a 'reverse effect,' as he campaigns at New York bodega, vows to save city

Former President Trump believes his criminal trial is having a reverse effect, prompting him to campaign locally and vow to address crime in New York. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Law

Trump's hush money trial strategy: Deny, delay and denigrate

Donald Trump's defense strategy for his first criminal trial is confrontational and focused on denying involvement in key conversations about hush money payments. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Avi Eisenberg May Testify in $110M Crypto Fraud Trial, Defense Says

Avi Eisenberg's defense team is considering having him testify at his criminal trial.
The government alleges that Eisenberg's trades on Mango Markets were illegal, while the defense argues they were legitimate. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Law

Trump's lawyers try for a third day to get NY appeals court to delay hush-money trial

The New York appeals court rejected Trump's request to delay his hush money criminal trial for the third time.
Trump's lawyers argued in an emergency hearing for a stay, aiming to remove the trial judge and challenging pretrial rulings. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 weeks ago
Law

Biglaw Partner Predicts Donald Trump Will Make History

The Trump legal team is attempting to delay the New York hush money trial by asking for Judge Merchan to recuse himself.
Neal Katyal predicts that Donald Trump will be convicted in a criminal trial - a first for a former president in American history. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago
Law

Judge rejects Donald Trump's request to delay hush-money trial until Supreme Court rules on immunity

The judge rejected Trump's request to delay his hush money trial, citing the untimely nature of the request.
Trump's lawyers were criticized for missing filing deadlines and not providing explanations for late filings. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Donald Trump Chooses To Antagonize Yet Another Judge

Trump's history of antagonizing judges during trials has negative implications, as seen in a previous case involving Letitia James.
The upcoming criminal case against Trump, involving alteration of business records, may lead to conviction based on solid evidence. [ more ]
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1 month ago
New York City

Some Potential Trump Witnesses Get Carrots. Michael Cohen Got the Stick.

Prosecutors focused on Cohen and Weisselberg's legal issues, revealing contrasting loyalty.
Trump's tactics of handling crises by separating from Cohen and protecting Weisselberg have varied outcomes. [ more ]
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1 month ago
New York City

Trump Plans to Attend Wake for Slain N.Y.P.D. Officer

Former President Trump plans to attend services for slain NYPD officer, Officer Jonathan Diller.
Trump's expected appearance may attract media attention ahead of his upcoming criminal trial. [ more ]
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1 month ago
US politics

JUST IN: Trump's Porn Star Hush Money Trial Given a Firm Start Date

Former President Trump to stand trial on criminal hush money case involving Stormy Daniels on April 15.
Judge rejected further delays in District Attorney's case against Trump, marking the first trial of a former president in criminal court. [ more ]
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1 month ago
US politics

Donald Trump secures $92m bond as he appeals E Jean Carroll verdict

Trump secured $92m bond for defamation verdict appeal
Financial challenges with $355m lawsuit and upcoming criminal trial [ more ]
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3 months ago
US politics

Key Trump Lawyer Withdraws as Manhattan Criminal Trial Nears

Joseph Tacopina, a prominent trial lawyer on Donald Trump's legal team, has withdrawn from representing Trump in his criminal trial and an appeal case.
Tacopina's departure comes as Trump faces multiple criminal indictments and a year of legal uncertainty. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Law

What's next for the Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case after film's armorer was found guilty?

A felony trial for Alec Baldwin is scheduled to begin in four months in New Mexico.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer for the film Rust, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. [ more ]
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1 month ago
New York City

Charges Dismissed in Hotel California' Theft Conspiracy Case

The criminal trial of a rare books dealer accused of possessing handwritten lyrics collapsed due to evidence mishandling.
The dismissal was a blow to the Manhattan district attorney's office and a form of vindication for the book dealer and two others. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK news

Man guilty of murdering woman found naked in woodland 18 years ago

A man found guilty of murdering a woman after nearly 19 years
Packer faced multiple charges involving offenses against women [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

2 children dead; Rebecca Grossman says she's no murderer. Justice is now in the hands of the jury

Prosecutors allege Rebecca Grossman killed two boys while impaired by alcohol and Valium.
Jury must decide if Grossman is guilty of murder or lesser charges based on different levels of negligence. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Women charged in silicone injection death had seen it go wrong before, prosecutors say

The defendants had previously witnessed a similar fatal incident from silicone injections.
The defendants continued the risky procedure for about a decade despite knowing the risks and solely for financial gain. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Driver who injured 9 in a California sidewalk crash guilty of hit-and-run but not DUI

Driver convicted of hit-and-run crimes, but mistrial declared on DUI charge
Defense argues the crash was an accident [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Law

Judge to rule on whether Donald Trump hush money case will go to trial next month in New York

Donald Trump is expected to appear in court for a hearing that could determine the start date of his first criminal trial.
The hearing will be held in the same Manhattan courtroom where Trump pleaded not guilty to alleged falsification of business records in 2016. [ more ]
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2 months ago
London

Emmanuel Odunlami: Robbers face jail after music manager murdered near St Paul's Cathedral for fake designer watch

A gang of robbers are facing jail time for killing a music manager for a fake designer watch.
The victim was set up by a member of security at an exclusive event when they spotted him wearing a valuable watch. [ more ]
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4 months ago
London

Former Met Police officer charged with six more counts of raping same victim

A former Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with six more counts of rape.
The charges relate to the same victim and allegedly occurred between 2014 and 2017 in southwest London. [ more ]
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2 months ago
New York City

Two Cases. Two Judges. One High-Stakes Week for Trump.

Two New York judges could have significant consequences for Donald Trump's legal future, with one potentially scheduling his first criminal trial and the other considering penalties against his family business.
If Trump is convicted and his family business faces significant penalties, it could have a major impact on his personal and presidential fortunes, potentially draining his cash coffers and introducing new political dynamics. [ more ]
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2 months ago
US Elections

Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity rejected: What next?

A federal appeals court ruled that Trump has no immunity from charges of election manipulation while he was president.
The ruling could open up the possibility of Trump facing a criminal trial and potentially affect his chances of running for president again. [ more ]
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3 months ago
East Bay (California)

A gangland massacre': Trial begins over triple homicide at Richmond holiday party

The trial involves a mass shooting at a Richmond house party that left three dead and four wounded.
The prosecution claims the shooting was a gangland massacre perpetrated by two gunmen, while the defense argues the defendant's confession was coerced. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Law

Jury deliberations begin in the trial of actor Jonathan Majors

Actor Jonathan Majors stands trial for domestic abuse against ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari.
Prosecutors present evidence of prior threats and abusive behavior by Majors. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
4 months ago
Law

Trump's Attempt to Delay His Jan. 6 Trial Receives a Double Blow

Two federal courts rejected Donald Trump's claims of immunity from legal process, reinforcing that no one, including a former president, can evade the law.
The rulings strengthen the upcoming criminal case against Trump for inciting violence on January 6th. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Education

Teens on trial for alleged role in beheading of teacher who showed Islamic cartoon

Six teenagers are going on trial in Paris for their alleged involvement in the beheading of a teacher who showed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his class.
Among the defendants is a teenage girl who falsely accused the teacher of asking Muslim students to leave the classroom before showing the cartoons.
The trial is expected to last until December 8, and eight other adults will also be sent to trial later. [ more ]
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