GOP in battleground states rip Trump trial judge’s ‘dangerous’ ruling
Exclusive: The judges presiding over former President Donald Trump’s ongoing trial in New York City have jointly condemned his “dangerous” gag order, saying it “poses a grave threat to our democracy.” The unusual coalition that has been formed is taking a fierce stance. The group is made up of prominent Republican candidates running in key […]
Andy McCarthy Says Judge’s ‘Very Friendly’ Treatment Of Alvin Bragg Is Hurting Trump Defense
Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy on Friday suggested Judge Juan Merchan’s friendliness toward Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will damage former President Donald Trump’s defense. Trump faces 34 felony counts of allegedly falsifying business documents in connection to reimbursing his former attorney Michael Cohen, who is a witness against him in the current trial, for […]
Ted Cruz proposal to give lawmakers, judges facing threats special airport security escorts is blocked
A proposal to allow special security escorts at airports for members of Congress and judges under credible threat was opposed by Rep. Bennie Thompson (Mississippi), the ranking Democratic member of the House of Representatives. removed from FAA reauthorization. Security Committee, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The provision, sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz […]
Levin: The judge’s daughter – A political conflict
The judge in President Trump’s Stormy Daniels hush-money case has refused to resign after the former president’s lawyers requested that he be removed from the bench. Mr. Trump’s lawyers noted that Judge Juan Marchan’s daughter works as a Democratic consultant representing politicians such as Vice President Kamala Harris and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). Marchan, himself […]
Trump allies seize on judge’s delayed decision on Barron’s graduation
Former President Trump’s allies have seized on the judge overseeing the New York hush-money case, delaying a decision to allow the former president to attend his son Barron’s high school graduation in May. President Trump’s other son, Eric, said, “Judge Marchand is truly cruel in not allowing a father to attend his son’s graduation.” Said […]
Jury selection begins in Trump trial — prosecutors accuse former president of violating judge’s gag order
Former President Donald Trump’s trial on charges of falsifying business records began Monday in New York. Last year, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted Trump on 34 counts, accusing him of trying to cover up “hush money” he paid to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Indicted. Mr. Trump has pleaded not guilty […]
Trump mocks judges in legal battles, asks who is the ‘worst’ or ‘most evil’
Former President Trump on Saturday mocked the judges who have participated in his various legal battles, asking who among them are the worst and most corrupt. The case continues his attacks on the judges appointed to preside over his various cases and comes just before his hush money trial begins in New York on Monday. […]
Trump, Codefendants Seek Review Of Judge’s Decision Not To Dismiss Georgia Case Based On First Amendment
Trump and his co-defendants are seeking to review a judge’s decision not to dismiss their Georgia racketeering case based on the First Amendment. Judge Scott McAfee denied last week Trump’s bid to dismiss the case based on the argument that the indictment “directly targets core protected political speech and activity” in violation of the First […]
Trump requests judge’s recusal over alleged ‘conflict’ and ‘unacceptable appearance of impropriety’
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team filed a motion Friday seeking to remove Acting Judge Juan Melchan, citing “actual disputes” and allegations of “unacceptable misconduct.” new york times report. The documents ask that Marchand’s trial, scheduled for April 15, be postponed while the Trump campaign challenges Marchand’s latest trial. gag order Against Trump. The request […]
Texas judge’s wife Mei Huang Wolfe charged in fatal shooting of nephew
The wife of a Texas judge was arrested last week on suspicion of fatally shooting her nephew during an argument inside the couple’s home, authorities and media reports said. Mae Van Wolf was taken into custody Thursday night after her husband, Harris County Justice of the Peace Bob Wolf, called 911. KABB reported. The fight […]