Andy McCarthy Says Prosecution Violating Trump’s Due Process Rights For ‘Blatantly Political’ Purposes
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andy McCarthy said Thursday that the prosecution in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s trial was violating former President Donald Trump’s due process right for “blatantly political” purposes. Bragg’s trial is currently ongoing in New York City regarding the 34-count indictment alleging that Trump and his former legal team falsified business records […]
Biden DOJ Says Trump Is First President To Face Criminal Prosecution Because Predecessors Committed No ‘Crimes’
The lawyer representing special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday asserted that the reason former President Donald Trump is the first president to face criminal charges is because his predecessors did not commit any crimes. Department of Justice counselor to Smith, Michael Dreeben, went before the Supreme Court to argue presidents should not have constitutional immunity […]
Justice Thomas raised crucial question about legitimacy of special counsel’s prosecution of Trump
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Thursday raised questions that go to the heart of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s charges against former President Donald Trump. The high court is considering Trump’s argument that he cannot be prosecuted for actions he committed while president, but another question is whether Smith and the special counsel’s office have […]
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 […]