Justice Samuel Alito Questions if Criminal Prosecution of Former President ‘Destabilizes the Functioning of our Country’
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said Thursday that criminally prosecuting an incumbent who narrowly lost an election, as opposed to knowing that the incumbent could step down peacefully, would destabilize the entire country. I wondered if it was possible. Alito made the remarks Thursday as the Supreme Court was hearing arguments over whether President Trump […]
Overreaching prosecution tactics face high court scrutiny in Jan. 6 cases
As I have been following much of the defendant’s trial on January 6, I have been wondering how the much-debated Section 1512(c)(2) felonies are affecting them and the government’s misuse of them. was fully aware. More than 350 items. But it wasn’t until I heard nine members of the U.S. Supreme Court harshly criticize Attorney […]
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
Alabama lawmakers on Thursday introduced a bill that could potentially prosecute librarians under the state’s obscenity law for providing “harmful” material to minors. This is the latest in a series of Republican-led bills in the state targeting library content and decisions. The Alabama House of Representatives passed the bill 72-28, and it now goes to […]
Bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians advances in Alabama House
Alabama lawmakers have passed a bill that could potentially prosecute librarians under the state’s obscenity law for providing “harmful” material to minors. invoice, was approved 72-28 in the Alabama House of Representatives and will now move to the state Senate. The move removes existing exemptions for public libraries from state obscenity laws and is part […]
McConnell argues against presidential immunity for criminal prosecution
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has been granted immunity from criminal prosecution for actions the president took while in office as the Supreme Court hears arguments on issues related to former President Trump. He said he doesn’t think it should be done. asked on thursday NBC News “Meet the Press” interview According to Kristen […]
‘Be Careful’: CNN Panel Says Trump Prosecution May Be Making ‘Misstep’ By Showing ‘Salacious’ Headlines
CNN panelists warned Tuesday that prosecutors may have made a “misstep” in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against former President Donald Trump by spending substantial time showing “salacious” National Enquirer headlines to the jury. Prosecutor Matthew Colangelo argued during opening statements Monday that Trump sought to “corrupt” the 2016 election through payments to porn star […]
Bragg ‘allowed political motivations’ to ‘infect’ prosecution of Trump, House Judiciary GOP says
Trump: “I can win New York in 2024” Former President Trump speaks before court about slowing stock market, presidential immunity and setting his sights on victory in New York. Exclusive: The House Judiciary Committee alleges in a report Thursday that the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office “allowed political motives and animus to influence prosecutorial discretion” and […]
‘Legal Terrorism’: Harris Faulkner Scorches Prosecution And Judge For ‘Contentious’ Treatment Of Trump Team
Fox News host Harris Faulkner accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York Judge Juan Merchan of carrying out “legal terrorism” against former President Donald Trump Tuesday, saying she was “still looking” for a “victim” in the case. Merchan sparred with Trump’s attorneys during a Tuesday morning hearing to address allegations that the former […]
‘Historic Mistake’: New York Times Guest Essay Rips Bragg’s Trump Prosecution
A guest essay published by The New York Times on Tuesday called Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s criminal case against former President Donald Trump a “historic mistake.” Jed Handelsman Sugarman, a law professor at Boston University, said: claimed Prosecutors’ claim that President Trump committed a “criminal scheme to corrupt the 2016 presidential election” is an […]
Trump prosecution wants these 10 posts removed
Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office say former President Trump has violated the gag order 10 times since it was put in place on April 1st. The order protects the families of witnesses, prosecutors, court officials and judges in a hush money case in which they are accused of paying pornographic actors to keep […]