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Donald Trump Goes to Court
Kate Brumback
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday and said he'll skip a hearing next week in the case accusing him and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.
That means he won't have to show up for the arraignment hearing that Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee had set for next week. Trump's decision to waive arraignment averts the dramatic arraignments that have accompanied the three other criminal cases Trump faces in which the former president has been forced amid tight security into a courtroom and entered "not guilty" pleas before crowds of spectators.
--Kate Brumback; Associated Press; 8.31.23
That means he won't have to show up for the arraignment hearing that Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee had set for next week. Trump's decision to waive arraignment averts the dramatic arraignments that have accompanied the three other criminal cases Trump faces in which the former president has been forced amid tight security into a courtroom and entered "not guilty" pleas before crowds of spectators.
--Kate Brumback; Associated Press; 8.31.23
August 28, 2023: Associated Press: Trump trial set for March 4, 2024, in federal case charging him with plotting to overturn election
A judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting a defense request to push back the case by years.
A judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting a defense request to push back the case by years.
August 22, 2023
Attorney John Eastman was booked and released on bail Tuesday at the Fulton County Jail, as the 18 defendants charged alongside former President Donald Trump in the sweeping Georgia election interference racketeering case began turning themselves in.
Eastman told reporters on his way out of the facility that he plans to "vigorously contest every count of the indictment. Co-defendant Scott Hall was also processed and released Tuesday, one day after Judge McAfee set his bail at $10,000
Hall, a Georgia bail bondsman, is charged with seven counts, including two counts of conspiracy to commit election fraud. He is among those accused of conspiring to commit election fraud in Coffee County.
Mark Meadows, former Chief of Staff during the Donald Trump administration, argues for immunity from prosecution, South China Morning Post reports.
Meadows is making a case for his immunity from prosecution days after his lawyers tried to shift his case from a state to a federal court using a law from 1789 that aims to shield federal officials from state-led prosecutions.
Trump has said he will officially turn himself in to Georgia authorities on Thursday, August 24, just shortly after the Republican debate (which he’s declined to take part in) and the airing of his interview with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson. His arraignment, however, isn’t set to take place until later, with Georgia prosecutors pushing for proceedings the week of September 5. In Fulton County, unlike some of the other jurisdictions where Trump has been indicted, the booking process is handled independently from the arraignment when he’ll be able to offer his plea.
Because Trump has already negotiated a bond agreement, he also won’t be held in Fulton County custody after turning himself in. In total, he’s agreed to a $200,000 bond, including $80,000 for racketeering charges and $10,000 each for every other charge including making false statements and pressuring public officials to ignore the election outcome.
Attorney John Eastman was booked and released on bail Tuesday at the Fulton County Jail, as the 18 defendants charged alongside former President Donald Trump in the sweeping Georgia election interference racketeering case began turning themselves in.
Eastman told reporters on his way out of the facility that he plans to "vigorously contest every count of the indictment. Co-defendant Scott Hall was also processed and released Tuesday, one day after Judge McAfee set his bail at $10,000
Hall, a Georgia bail bondsman, is charged with seven counts, including two counts of conspiracy to commit election fraud. He is among those accused of conspiring to commit election fraud in Coffee County.
Mark Meadows, former Chief of Staff during the Donald Trump administration, argues for immunity from prosecution, South China Morning Post reports.
Meadows is making a case for his immunity from prosecution days after his lawyers tried to shift his case from a state to a federal court using a law from 1789 that aims to shield federal officials from state-led prosecutions.
Trump has said he will officially turn himself in to Georgia authorities on Thursday, August 24, just shortly after the Republican debate (which he’s declined to take part in) and the airing of his interview with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson. His arraignment, however, isn’t set to take place until later, with Georgia prosecutors pushing for proceedings the week of September 5. In Fulton County, unlike some of the other jurisdictions where Trump has been indicted, the booking process is handled independently from the arraignment when he’ll be able to offer his plea.
Because Trump has already negotiated a bond agreement, he also won’t be held in Fulton County custody after turning himself in. In total, he’s agreed to a $200,000 bond, including $80,000 for racketeering charges and $10,000 each for every other charge including making false statements and pressuring public officials to ignore the election outcome.
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August 4, 2023
A debate is growing over whether the American people should be able to watch the historic proceeding unfold.
Federal court rules clearly prohibit photography or video broadcasting of criminal cases. But 38 House Democrats are urging administrators of the federal judiciary to make an exception because of the extraordinary nature of federal charges leveled against the president, which include alleged conspiracies to violate peoples' rights and defraud the nation. "Given the historic nature of the charges brought forth in these cases, it is hard to imagine a more powerful circumstance for televised proceedings," the lawmakers wrote in a letter to Roslynn Mauskopf, the secretary of the Judicial Conference of the United States.
"If the public is to fully accept the outcome, it will be vitally important for it to witness, as directly as possible, how the trials are conducted, the strength of the evidence adduced and the credibility of witnesses," they added.
A debate is growing over whether the American people should be able to watch the historic proceeding unfold.
Federal court rules clearly prohibit photography or video broadcasting of criminal cases. But 38 House Democrats are urging administrators of the federal judiciary to make an exception because of the extraordinary nature of federal charges leveled against the president, which include alleged conspiracies to violate peoples' rights and defraud the nation. "Given the historic nature of the charges brought forth in these cases, it is hard to imagine a more powerful circumstance for televised proceedings," the lawmakers wrote in a letter to Roslynn Mauskopf, the secretary of the Judicial Conference of the United States.
"If the public is to fully accept the outcome, it will be vitally important for it to witness, as directly as possible, how the trials are conducted, the strength of the evidence adduced and the credibility of witnesses," they added.
Stephen Collinson
Criminal probes of former presidents and current presidential candidates might be business as usual in tottering developing world states. But there’s no parallel for an ex-commander in chief facing federal charges in the US, much less one who has already incited violence in order to advance his political ends and is currently running to recapture the White House. If that was not serious enough, these federal charges – related to classified documents that Trump took to his Mar-a-Lago resort – are coming down at a moment when Trump is the front-runner for the Republican nomination in 2024.
These seven counts bring a host of political complications, even if the Justice Department will argue that it’s simply following the evidence and is proving that no one, not even former presidents, are above the law. -Stephen Collinson: CNN; The twice-impeached Trump now faces his second criminal indictment as he looks to recapture White House 8.4.23
These seven counts bring a host of political complications, even if the Justice Department will argue that it’s simply following the evidence and is proving that no one, not even former presidents, are above the law. -Stephen Collinson: CNN; The twice-impeached Trump now faces his second criminal indictment as he looks to recapture White House 8.4.23
June 9, 2023: CNN: The twice-impeached Trump now faces his second criminal indictment as he looks to recapture White House
Donald Trump, who has often lied, unquestionably told the truth when he said Thursday was a “dark day” for America.
The ex-president’s social media post correctly described the magnitude of his indictment over the alleged mishandling of classified documents – though completely ignored any personal culpability in the case.
But the first-ever indictment of a former president by a federal grand jury thrust the country into an unprecedented and perilous moment in its history at a time when it is already internally estranged over politics.
Donald Trump, who has often lied, unquestionably told the truth when he said Thursday was a “dark day” for America.
The ex-president’s social media post correctly described the magnitude of his indictment over the alleged mishandling of classified documents – though completely ignored any personal culpability in the case.
But the first-ever indictment of a former president by a federal grand jury thrust the country into an unprecedented and perilous moment in its history at a time when it is already internally estranged over politics.
| Jun 8, 2023 Donald Trump has posted a video on Truth Social telling his followers he is innocent as the Former US President confirms he has been indicted.I’m an innocent man’: Trump posts video addressing indictment |
June 8, 2023: Washington Post: 4 takeaways from Trump’s federal indictment
For the second time in a little more than two months, Donald Trump has been indicted. In late March, it was for allegedly falsifying business records related to hush money payments in Manhattan; now, it’s long-anticipated federal charges connected to his retention of and failure to return classified documents.
For the second time in a little more than two months, Donald Trump has been indicted. In late March, it was for allegedly falsifying business records related to hush money payments in Manhattan; now, it’s long-anticipated federal charges connected to his retention of and failure to return classified documents.
May 27, 2023: 2Paragraphs; Donald Trump Faces New Legal Threat at DOJ
Former POTUS Donald Trump has new legal trouble boiling on his busy stove after the Department of Justice may be turning up a burner it had previously shut off. As president — and well into his post-presidency — Trump had been shielded by the DOJ from defamation charges brought by E. Jean Carroll. Now new action in the Carroll case is threatening Trump’s protected status.
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.543790/gov.uscourts.nysd.543790.159.0.pdf
Former POTUS Donald Trump has new legal trouble boiling on his busy stove after the Department of Justice may be turning up a burner it had previously shut off. As president — and well into his post-presidency — Trump had been shielded by the DOJ from defamation charges brought by E. Jean Carroll. Now new action in the Carroll case is threatening Trump’s protected status.
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.543790/gov.uscourts.nysd.543790.159.0.pdf
May 10, 2023:
👉Donald Trump Jr. has been officially served with court papers in a lawsuit brought by former Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman for witness intimidation and retaliation. Vindman announced earlier this month that he is also suing Rudy Giuliani, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino and former Trump White House official Julia Hahn. The heartwarming part of this story is that Donald "the sexual predator" Trump may actually meet his son when they pass each other in court.
👉Donald Trump Jr. has been officially served with court papers in a lawsuit brought by former Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman for witness intimidation and retaliation. Vindman announced earlier this month that he is also suing Rudy Giuliani, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino and former Trump White House official Julia Hahn. The heartwarming part of this story is that Donald "the sexual predator" Trump may actually meet his son when they pass each other in court.
👉Donald Trump GUILTY of sexual abuse of E. Jean Carroll.
Award: $5 Million. Donald Trump is officially a convicted sexual predator. Interesting to note that one of the charges Trump was convicted of had to do with something he wrote on Truth Social. So. considering all the nonsense and lies he spews in social media I am glad one of them has become a consequence. Also the video of him testifying to E Jean Carols lawyers was very damning. His mouth is his own worst enemy. There is enough jury convictions to brand him a sexual predator via sexual abuse, which I will refer to him as "Trump the sexual predator" going forward.
Award: $5 Million. Donald Trump is officially a convicted sexual predator. Interesting to note that one of the charges Trump was convicted of had to do with something he wrote on Truth Social. So. considering all the nonsense and lies he spews in social media I am glad one of them has become a consequence. Also the video of him testifying to E Jean Carols lawyers was very damning. His mouth is his own worst enemy. There is enough jury convictions to brand him a sexual predator via sexual abuse, which I will refer to him as "Trump the sexual predator" going forward.
Apr 13, 2023: 102.5Block: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Says He’s Received ‘More Than 1,000’ Racist Death Threats From Trump Supporters
“I will be heading downtown to meet with a Racist who leaked that I would be there at 9:30 a.m.,” Trump just recently posted to his Truth Social platform in reference to James, who has alleged that Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and the Trump Organization are guilty of more than 200 instances of fraud (but not because they’re white, as far as I know). “The leak makes it much more difficult for the Police and Secret Service to do their job. This civil case is ridiculous, just like all of the other Election Interference cases being brought against me. If I had a fair judge, this case would have never happened. MAGA!”
“I will be heading downtown to meet with a Racist who leaked that I would be there at 9:30 a.m.,” Trump just recently posted to his Truth Social platform in reference to James, who has alleged that Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and the Trump Organization are guilty of more than 200 instances of fraud (but not because they’re white, as far as I know). “The leak makes it much more difficult for the Police and Secret Service to do their job. This civil case is ridiculous, just like all of the other Election Interference cases being brought against me. If I had a fair judge, this case would have never happened. MAGA!”
Apr 1, 2023: CNN: Evidence against Trump not about Michael Cohen’s testimony says Lanny Davis
The New York grand jury hearing the case against Donald Trump was set to break for several weeks. The former president’s lawyers believed on Wednesday afternoon they had at least a small reprieve from a possible indictment. Trump praised the perceived delay.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had other plans.
The New York grand jury hearing the case against Donald Trump was set to break for several weeks. The former president’s lawyers believed on Wednesday afternoon they had at least a small reprieve from a possible indictment. Trump praised the perceived delay.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had other plans.
March 31, 2023: Manhattan Mercury: Commentary: No American is above the law, not even former presidents
No American is above the law — not even former presidents. After a monthslong investigation, a New York grand jury indicted former president Donald J. Trump on charges related to hush-money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the lead-up to the 2016 election.
The grand jury, consisting of typical Americans across race, background and political party, weighed the evidence and decided to bring charges. Other indictments of the former president may be forthcoming for his mishandling of classified documents and for his role in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election, including the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
No American is above the law — not even former presidents. After a monthslong investigation, a New York grand jury indicted former president Donald J. Trump on charges related to hush-money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the lead-up to the 2016 election.
The grand jury, consisting of typical Americans across race, background and political party, weighed the evidence and decided to bring charges. Other indictments of the former president may be forthcoming for his mishandling of classified documents and for his role in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election, including the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Evidence against Trump not about Michael Cohen’s testimony says Lanny Davis
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Mar 31, 2023: Politico: ‘Unlawful political interference’: Bragg defends Trump indictment against GOP attacks
“We urge you to refrain from these inflammatory accusations, withdraw your demand for information, and let the criminal justice process proceed without unlawful political interference,” Dubeck wrote in the letter to Judiciary, Oversight and Administration Chairs Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), James Comer (R-Ky.) and Bryan Steil (R-Wis.).
“As Committee Chairmen, you could use the stature of your office to denounce these attacks and urge respect for the fairness of our justice system and for the work of the impartial grand jury,” she continued. “Instead, you and many of your colleagues have chosen to collaborate with Mr. Trump’s efforts to vilify and denigrate the integrity of elected state prosecutors and trial judges and made unfounded allegations that the Office’s investigation, conducted via an independent grand jury of average citizens serving New York State, is politically motivated.”
“We urge you to refrain from these inflammatory accusations, withdraw your demand for information, and let the criminal justice process proceed without unlawful political interference,” Dubeck wrote in the letter to Judiciary, Oversight and Administration Chairs Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), James Comer (R-Ky.) and Bryan Steil (R-Wis.).
“As Committee Chairmen, you could use the stature of your office to denounce these attacks and urge respect for the fairness of our justice system and for the work of the impartial grand jury,” she continued. “Instead, you and many of your colleagues have chosen to collaborate with Mr. Trump’s efforts to vilify and denigrate the integrity of elected state prosecutors and trial judges and made unfounded allegations that the Office’s investigation, conducted via an independent grand jury of average citizens serving New York State, is politically motivated.”
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Mar 31, 2023: Politico: Annoying’: Trump rivals hunker down for the indictment primary
Within a matter of hours following Trump’s indictment, his rivals and the nation’s most influential, once-Trump-wary conservative news outlet, Fox News, rallied to his defense. Even Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Trump’s most prominent Republican opponent, came to heel, pledging to refuse any extradition request ahead of what is expected to be Trump’s likely surrender next week. Mar 31, 2023: Yahoo: How DA could use hush money payment to Playboy model Karen McDougal to bolster Trump case
In addition to former President Donald Trump’s alleged role in the $130,000 hush payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News the Manhattan District Attorney’s office is also investigating a $150,000 payment to Playboy model Karen McDougal, who, like Daniels, claimed to have had an affair with Trump. 
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Mar 31, 2023: Yahoo: Trump will be arraigned Tuesday after Manhattan grand jury indictment
Former President Donald Trump will be arraigned Tuesday afternoon in Manhattan after the New York grand jury investigating hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels voted to indict him. |
Trump’s lawyers said Friday that he would plead not guilty and would not be handcuffed when he surrenders at the New York City courthouse. Trump becomes the first U.S. president — current or former — ever to face criminal charges. 3.31.23 |
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Mar 20, 2023: Vanity Fair: DONALD TRUMP’S LAWYERS SEEM PRETTY PANICKED HE’S GOING TO BE INDICTED IN GEORGIA TOO
In a court filing, attorneys for Trump demanded the final report from the Fulton County special grand jury that investigated Trump and his allies’ attempt to overthrow the election be suppressed, claiming that the “results of the investigation cannot be relied upon and, therefore, must be suppressed given the constitutional violations.” In addition to arguing that Robert C.I. McBurney, the supervising judge in the case, “failed to protect the most basic procedural and substantive constitutional rights of all individuals discussed,” Trump’s lawyers also claimed that Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis engaged in “instances of forensic misconduct and improper extrajudicial activity,” and should be removed from the case. |
Mike Pence
"Here we go again. Another politically charged prosecution against the former president of the United States...I think many Americans are taken aback at the unprecedented indictment of a former president, but also the fact that the Manhattan D.A., in the midst of a crime wave in New York City, then says that indicting the former president is his highest priority. It tells you everything you need to know about the liberal left in this country." -Mike Pence to reporters after a foreign policy forum in Des Moine; 3.18.23
