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Judge Won't Delay Trump's Criminal Trial to Wait for Immunity Ruling

The judge rejected Trump's bid to delay trial, removing obstacle to prosecution of a former president.

Trump's efforts to delay criminal cases, amidst bid to regain White House, are facing challenges and scrutiny. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Trump's Defamation Trial Delayed Until Thursday

The trial of E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit against Donald J. Trump has been postponed for an additional day and will resume on Thursday.

The trial was initially delayed because a juror reported flu-like symptoms and needed to get a Covid test. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Trump's Defamation Trial Delayed Until Thursday

The trial of E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit against Donald J. Trump has been postponed for another day and will resume Thursday.

The trial was originally postponed due to a juror reporting flu-like symptoms and getting a Covid test.

If Mr. Trump testifies, it would likely happen on Thursday or Friday. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

After Speedy Start, Appeals Court Slows Down on Trump Immunity Decision

The federal appeals court has yet to issue a decision on Donald Trump's immunity claim, delaying the trial on the election subversion charges.

The delay in the court's ruling is benefiting Trump's lawyers who seek to postpone the trial until after the presidential race is decided. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

4 months ago

Law

Judge Aileen Cannon Is Quietly Sabotaging the Trump Classified Documents Case

Judge Aileen Cannon's new order in the classified documents case suggests she is biased towards former President Trump.

Cannon's ruling rejected a request to order Trump to state whether he intends to rely on an 'advice of counsel' defense, potentially delaying the trial. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

Special Counsel Asks Supreme Court to Decide Whether Trump Is Immune From Prosecution

Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the Supreme Court to rule on Donald J. Trump's argument of immunity from prosecution.

The case raises the question of whether a former president is immune from federal prosecution for crimes committed while in office. [ more ]

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Advocate.com

2 weeks ago

US Elections

If Trump defies the gag order - again - he deserves to go to jail

Criminal justice system should work promptly, unlike the delayed trials like Trump's.

Involvement of key figures like former President Trump and his fixer Michael Cohen in the scandal.

The importance of following gag orders and respecting legal procedures during trials. [ more ]

Above the Law

1 month ago

Law

Trump Lawyers Lose A Third Bid To Delay NY Trial, Are Not Yet Tired Of Winning

Trump's lawyers fail to delay trial for creating false business records, citing unfair venue and constitutional harm excuses. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

1 month ago

Nadine Menendez Reveals Serious Medical' Issue and Asks for Trial Delay

Nadine Menendez requests trial delay due to medical condition requiring surgery and recovery.

Trial involving Menendez and others accused of bribery, facing complications with separate trials and legal issues. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Long-Serving Prosecutor Quits Sept. 11 Case at Guantanamo Bay

One of the longest-serving prosecutors in the Sept. 11, 2001, case is stepping down due to the pressure of repeated trips to Guantanamo Bay on him and his family.

The prosecutor's departure suggests that the trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other prisoners accused of conspiring in the 9/11 attacks will be further delayed. [ more ]

Boston.com

Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump

The Supreme Court will hear an appeal that could affect charges related to the Capitol riot, including those against Donald Trump.

The obstruction charge, one of four counts against Trump, may delay the start of his trial scheduled for March 4. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Trump Seeks Freeze of Election Case as He Appeals Immunity Ruling

Donald Trump's lawyers are requesting a delay in the case charging him with seeking to overturn the 2020 election as they appeal a recent ruling that he is not immune from prosecution.

They hope that a protracted appeal, potentially to the Supreme Court, could result in the trial being pushed off until after the 2024 election or at least after the Republican Party's nominating convention in July. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Trump victory in 2024 would mean no trial in Georgia for years, lawyer argues

Donald Trump's trial on charges related to the 2020 election in Georgia could be delayed until 2029 if he wins re-election.

Trump's lawyer argued that the US constitution prohibits states from interfering with federal government functions, thus shielding him from the trial until after his term in office. [ more ]

The Sacramento Bee

6 months ago