Supreme Court To Weigh Case That Could Upend Hundreds Of Jan. 6 Prosecutions
The Supreme Court will hear a case Tuesday that could have major implications for hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants — as well as special counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The case, Fischer v. United States, asks the Supreme Court to weigh the scope of an obstruction statute, Section 1512(c)(2), which penalizes […]
Jonathan Turley Says Prosecutions Of Trump Prove Him ‘Right’ About Weaponization Of Government
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said Monday that the “improvised” nature of the case against former President Donald Trump tarnished the image of the justice system and made it a target for a “weaponized” justice system. Trump said it proved he was “right” about the matter. Trump’s lawyers said Monday that the former […]
Gascón pressed at DA debate over lax policies on gang-related prosecutions
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón faced intense questioning, including from a mother whose child was killed by a gang member, during district attorney debate over gang-related crime enforcement policies. According to Fox 11, when Gascón became district attorney, he prohibited prosecutors from pursuing tougher penalties for gang members. Several of the deputy district […]
Abortion prosecutions are never in the public interest, says royal college | Abortion
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said doctors and other medical staff should not report suspected illegal abortions to police because prosecution is never in the public interest. In an intervention on Monday that sparked further debate about the decriminalization of abortion, the president of the professional body, Dr. Rani Thakar, said “outdated and […]
It’s almost as if Biden’s running the Trump prosecutions from the White House
FOX News host Jesse Watters talks about why the 2024 presidential election will be different on “Jesse Watters Prime Time.” Jesse Waters: Political campaigns traditionally take place at rallies, town halls, and even small-town diners, with local political activities where candidates shake hands, kiss babies, and persuade voters. This year is different. Biden's campaign is […]