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emptywheel
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Bullshit and Also, Aileen Cannon, Post - emptywheel

The Presidential Records Act does not provide a basis for dismissal of charges under Rule 12(b)(3)(B)(v).
The Court declines to finalize jury instructions prematurely and emphasizes the solicitation was for better understanding of the case. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Federal judge denies Trump bid to throw out documents prosecution

The federal judge rejected Trump's defense argument based on the Presidential Records Act regarding the retention of classified documents after leaving the White House.
Trump is facing charges related to retaining classified information and obstruction, as well as scheduled deposition in a civil case and upcoming criminal trial. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
US politics

Donald Trump in court in Florida for documents case hearing

The case involves Trump's alleged hoarding of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago after leaving office
Dispute over interpretation of Presidential Records Act is key in the case [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump in Florida court for classified documents case DW 03/14/2024

Trump faces criminal case for holding classified documents
Legal battle over classification of documents [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Trump Says He Magically Transformed Classified War Plans Into Personal Records, Demands Dismissal Of Docs Case

Trump's motions to dismiss Florida documents case are based on presidential immunity and the Presidential Records Act.
Trump's lawyers argue the transition of documents from presidential to personal records without clear explanation. [ more ]
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emptywheel
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Jack Smith to Aileen Cannon: Treating Non-Lawyer Tom Fitton's Theories as Law Will Lead to Manadamus - emptywheel

Trump argues only a President can assess his personal records
Jack Smith explains the origin of Trump's theory from Tom Fitton's Xitter propaganda. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Special Counsel Threatens To Go To 11th Circuit, Reminds Judge Cannon What Happened The Last Time She Tried This Shit

Prosecutors clash with Judge Aileen Cannon over Trump documents case.
Special Counsel mocks court's handling of Presidential Records Act, threatens mandamus.
Issues with proposed jury instructions in the case potentially leading to distorted outcomes. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Special Counsel Asks Judge Cannon To Reject Trump's Immunity Claims As 'Frivolous.' Because They Are.

Special Counsel responding to motions in Florida documents case
Trump's lawyers argued for dismissal based on Presidential Records Act and presidential immunity claims [ more ]
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