Bragg’s Team — With Judge’s Blessing — Argues Unproven Claim Trump Violated Federal Law In Lengthy Closing Argument
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s team spent time during closing arguments Tuesday arguing the unproven assertion that former President Donald Trump violated federal campaign finance law by seeking to suppress unfavorable stories ahead of the 2016 election. Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass told the jury that stories American Media Inc. (AMI) purchased on behalf of and in […]
Donald Trump attacks Joe Biden, trial judges in Memorial Day post: ‘Human scum’
Former President Trump used Memorial Day to attack the judges presiding over his civil and criminal cases and call his political opponents “human scum.” After the Truth Society Posting with solemn remembrance Early Monday morning, President Trump slammed President Biden and the judge in a lengthy statement. “Happy Memorial Day to everyone, including the human […]
GA prosecutor Fani Willis appeals judge’s dismissal of six counts against Trump
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump’s organized crime case in Georgia are appealing a judge’s decision to drop several charges against the former commander in chief. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ruled in March that the six-count indictment against Trump and his co-defendants was not detailed enough and should be dismissed. Fulton County […]
Former US Attorney Says Judge’s Treatment Of Trump Defense Witness Driven By Ego-Based ‘Insecurity’
Former United States Attorney Brett Tolman on Tuesday said Judge Juan Merchan’s harsh treatment of former President Donald Trump’s defense witness Bob Costello was caused by the judge’s self-doubt and ego. Costello, who was the former advisor for Trump’s previous attorney Michael Cohen, took the stand for the defense Monday, with Merchan booting the jury […]
Trump trial: Merchan and defense witness clash amid judge’s question limitations
NEW YORK — Judge Juan Merchan became irate at a witness Donald Trump‘s defense team brought in to testify in the former president’s hush money trial on Monday, claiming the witness was reacting inappropriately to the judge’s decisions. Merchan pointed out that Robert Costello said “geez” in response to one of the judge’s rulings and […]
Tyson Fury Suggests Judges Gave Usyk the Victory Due to Ukraine War
British heavyweight Tyson Fury’s loss to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday has now become an international controversy. Usyk defeated Fury by split decision to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world for the first time in 24 years. Fury’s nine-round knockdown contributed to the Ukrainian’s narrow victory on both judges’ scorecards. Tyson Fury has […]
Tyson Fury suggests Oleksandr Usyk won championship bout thanks to judges’ feelings about Ukraine war
Tyson Fury has suggested that the referee’s sympathies towards Ukraine played a role in his opponent being scored in favor of his opponent in Sunday’s match against Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia. Usyk defeated Fury by split decision. He knocked Fury down in the ninth round, giving him a narrow victory on two of the […]
Menendez trial complicates Schumer’s path to confirming Biden judges
The corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is temporarily denying Democrats what could be the decisive vote on several judicial nominees waiting to be confirmed in the Senate. Menendez, who stands accused of accepting bribes to provide political favors to three New Jersey businessmen and the governments of Qatar and Egypt, attended the second […]
Trump Civil Fraud Judge’s Talks With Attorney Under Investigation By Ethics Commission: REPORT
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct is investigating an alleged interaction between a New York real estate lawyer and the judge who issued a $454 million judgement against former President Donald Trump, according to NBC New York. Real estate lawyer Adam Leitman Bailey said he had a conversation with Judge Arthur Engoron a […]
Justice Department rebuked for delay tactics in Biden-Hur tapes pursuant to judge’s order
The Justice Department faced criticism Friday for delaying a federal court order that would have accelerated the deadline for deciding whether records of President Biden’s meeting with then-special counsel Robert Hur should be released. The situation evolved after advocacy groups filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) recording request last month. The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight […]