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Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Judge Chutkan Declines To Sanction Special Counsel For Aggravated Filing Stuff

Donald Trump's lawyers filed a motion demanding that Special Counsel Jack Smith and his deputies be held in contempt of court.
Judge Tanya Chutkan did not impose contempt sanctions but acknowledged that some burden is placed on defense counsel by the special counsel's motions. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
US politics

Judge In Trump's Election Interference Case Reportedly Targeted With 'Swatting' Call

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan was targeted by a swatting call, where police were falsely led to believe there was a shooting at her home.
The incident occurred shortly after Judge Chutkan denied former President Donald Trump's request for immunity in a criminal case. [ more ]
emptywheel
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

When Michael Dreeben Accepted John Sauer's Invitation to Talk about Speech and Debate - emptywheel

The appeal of Judge Tanya Chutkan's immunity opinion by Trump is interesting for the personnel involved.
Former Deputy Solicitor General Michael Dreeben has joined the Special Counsel team for the appeal. [ more ]
moredonald-trump
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
US politics

A Decisive Blow!' CNN's Jim Acosta Stunned By Trump Judge's Blistering' Denials In Federal Election Crimes Case

Federal District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan denied two motions to dismiss in the federal election crimes case against Donald Trump.
The judge rejected Trump's claims of First Amendment and presidential immunity. [ more ]
emptywheel
5 months ago
US politics

The MAGA Tourist Geofence and the Violent Confederate Flag-Toting Geofence - emptywheel

Judge Tanya Chutkan has presided over multiple cases related to the January 6 defendants and Donald Trump.
Trump has been trying to lecture Judge Chutkan about the investigation using outdated reports from journalists.
Judge Chutkan is well-informed about the details of the investigation and has seen more evidence than Trump's attorneys. [ more ]
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