Trump trial: Defense rests, clearing way for jury deliberations next week
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s defense team rested its case on Tuesday morning after questioning two witnesses in as many days in the former president’s hush money trial. Trump did not take the stand, a decision that came after Judge Juan Merchan left open the opportunity for prosecutors to question Trump about some of his […]
Cohen’s bombshell admission could lead to hung jury, if not acquittal: expert
Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen admitted in court Monday that he stole from the Trump Organization, further damaging the disbarred lawyer’s credibility and at least leaving the jury unable to reach a verdict. legal experts told FOX News Digital. “After last week’s cross-examination, I think Michael Cohen’s credibility as a witness has already been significantly […]
Trump Trial Enters Final Phase; Judge Merchan to Issue Jury Instructions
Former President Donald Trump’s trial enters its final stages on Monday, with the prosecution’s embattled “star witness” Michael Cohen poised to take the final stand. Mr. Trump’s defense last week undermined Mr. Cohen’s credibility, raising questions about whether the former fixer had spoken to Mr. Trump on the night of October 26, 2017, as Mr. […]
Trump’s legal team can ask hush money trial jury to consider misdemeanor charges
As Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial draws to a close, the former president’s legal team has an important decision to make. The question is whether or not to ask the jury to consider misdemeanor charges in this case. At a arraignment conference ahead of closing arguments scheduled for early this week, the Trump campaign […]
Jury picked, opening statements begin in US v. Menendez: ‘Use your good judgment’
Twelve jurors and six alternates were selected Wednesday to begin hearing opening statements in New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez’s high-profile federal corruption trial. Opening statements are expected to last up to three hours in total, with prosecutor Lara Pomerantz given 45 minutes. U.S. Judge Sidney H. Stein told jurors: “Use common sense, use your […]
‘Huge Problem’: Trial Expert Tells CNN Lack Of Evidence Could Lead To Trump Acquittal Even With Dem Jury
Jury consultant Robert Hirschhorn told CNN on Monday that the prosecution’s lack of evidence in former President Donald Trump’s trial so far is a major issue that could lead to a “not guilty” verdict despite the likelihood of the jury being largely Democratic because of the Manhattan venue. WATCH: “Cases are won and lost on […]
Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez faces second federal corruption trial with jury selection starting Monday
Sen. Bob Menendez (D.N.J.) is facing his second federal corruption trial in a decade, this time in Egypt, as jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in federal court in Manhattan. The case is related to charges of acting in favor of the government. And Qatar. The 70-year-old New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine […]
3 senators named in special grand jury report | FOX 5 News
The report from the Fulton County special grand jury that investigated possible interference by former President Donald Trump … source
Federal Jury Orders US Tennis Association To Pay $9 Million In Sexual Abuse Case
A federal jury in Florida on Monday ordered the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to pay $9 million in a sexual abuse case, The Athletic reported. Former junior tennis player Kylie McKenzie has been awarded $9 million in damages by a Florida federal court jury after suing the USTA for failing to prevent sexual abuse […]
Jury convicts North Dakota lawmaker of misdemeanor speculation
A North Dakota jury on Friday convicted a state lawmaker of misdemeanor charges related to rental buildings in the state involving ownership. One parliamentary leader said he disagreed with the ruling and would review related laws and regulations. Republican Rep. Jason Dockter of Bismarck was indicted in December 2023 on charges of speculating or betting […]