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Panel of attorneys tell Jake Tapper why Alvin Bragg’s case against Trump is doomed: ‘The prosecution hasn’t met its burden’

The Lawyers’ Committee told CNN anchor Jake Tapper on Tuesday that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) case against Donald Trump is entering doom territory. Earlier, Trump’s defense team cross-examined Michael Cohen, one of the prosecution’s key witnesses. For several hours, Trump attorney Todd Blanche said: worked to impeach Cohen’s character As an honest and […]

DOJ says Boeing violated $2.5B settlement to avoid prosecution

The Department of Justice (DOJ) told a federal judge on Tuesday that Boeing violated a settlement that granted immunity from criminal prosecution following two 737 Max plane crashes several years ago. The Justice Department now needs to decide whether to press charges against the airline giant, according to the Associated Press. Prosecutors plan to notify […]

‘Really Dangerous Thing’: MSNBC Legal Analyst Breaks Down How Stormy Daniels’ Testimony Might Hurt Prosecution

An MSNBC legal analyst warned Wednesday that former porn actress Stormy Daniels’ testimony could hurt the prosecution’s case. Legal expert Danny Cevallos said Daniels’ intensely detailed testimony turned the hush money trial into a “quasi-sex assault case,” separating from the contents of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s indictment. The district attorney is charging former President […]

Missouri AG Demands DOJ Provide Comms on ‘Illicit’ Trump Prosecution

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has demanded that the Justice Department turn over “communications related to the illegal prosecution of President Trump.” In a long thread posted to X on Thursday, Bailey said he believed President Biden was plotting to prosecute former President Trump. “I am demanding that the Department of Justice turn over communications […]

Judge In Alvin Bragg Trial Seems To Have A Not-So Subtle Habit Of Putting His Thumb On The Scale For The Prosecution

Since the former president’s trial began, Judge Juan Machan’s rulings have largely favored Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and appeared to be a drag on Donald Trump’s defense. Marchand has granted many requests from prosecutors, including allowing Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen to testify, but he wants more information about which witnesses will testify next. […]