Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
- An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.
- The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.
- The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
- An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.
- The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.
- The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Quick Glance: Trump's Sex Life Unveiled as Hush Money Trial Begins
- The opening day of Donald Trump’s criminal trial delved deep into his tabloid-fodder sex life, as lawyers and the judge debated how many salacious details jurors should eventually hear as they decide whether he broke the law to cover up hush money payments.
- The historic first trial of a former U.S. president began Monday in a storied courthouse that has seen a host of high-profile cases over the years, from rap stars to movie moguls, but never one with such potential consequences for the nation and the world.
- Despite Trump's open contempt for the trial, he was not disruptive in court but rather disinterested. However, Trump's lawyers managed to prevent jurors from being informed about specific allegations of sexual misconduct from 2016.
- Prosecutors plan to highlight Trump's relationship with adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and other women in court to show that he paid hush money to protect his political image.
Quick Glance: Judge Denies Trump's Request to Delay Hush-Money Trial
- Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan rejected Donald Trump's request to postpone his hush-money criminal trial until the Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity claims in another case.
- Trump's lawyers sought to adjourn the New York trial indefinitely until his immunity claim in the Washington, D.C., election interference case is resolved.
- The primary allegation in the hush-money case is that Trump falsified his company's internal records to conceal payments to his former lawyer Michael Cohen.
- Trump and his lawyers have been pushing for more delays, raising concerns about the judge's impartiality and attempting to make the case about the 2016 election, while prosecutors argue against postponing the trial.
Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
Quick Glance: Judge Denies Trump's Request to Block Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels Testimony
- The judge allows Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels to testify at the trial despite Trump's objections.
- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is given the green light to present a narrative about three individuals who received hush money from Cohen to stay silent about accusations against Trump.
- The ruling enables prosecutors to call Daniels, Cohen, McDougal, and Sajudin as witnesses, revealing details of alleged payments to withhold damaging information about Trump.
- The judge declines Trump's motion to prevent the jury from hearing from Cohen and the other individuals paid off, with some testimonial limitations set for Sajudin and McDougal.
Quick Glance: Restriction on Trump's Statements Requested
- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sought a limited gag order against former President Donald Trump on Monday, who faces charges in New York related to falsifying business records concerning hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
- Prosecutors highlighted Trump's aggressive history toward individuals he perceives as adversaries, including those involved in his various legal cases.
- The trial for Trump's hush money case is set to commence on March 25.
- Already subject to a limited gag order in his election interference case in Washington, D.C., prosecutors in Manhattan are pursuing a similarly tailored order to restrict specific prejudicial extrajudicial statements by the defendant.
Quick Glance: Trump Launches Sneaker Line Amid $355M Order
- Former President Donald Trump launched a sneaker line the day after being ordered to pay nearly $355 million in his New York civil fraud trial.
- The $399 sneakers sold out by Saturday night on the website.
- Trump Sneakers are not associated with Donald J. Trump or The Trump Organization.
- Following Sneaker Con, Trump plans to address supporters in Michigan amid legal challenges.
Quick Glance: Melania Trump Displays Elegant Shoes at Florida Primary Voting
- Melania Trump returned to the spotlight on Tuesday while accompanying her husband, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, to cast ballots in the presidential preference primary in Palm Beach, Fla. She opted for fashionable footwear.
- Sporting a pair of Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps, a personal favorite, the former First Lady showcased various color variations over the years.
- Melania and Donald Trump walked together to vote at a polling station set up at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center. Melania's stylish shoes were complemented by Donald Trump's classic black leather shoes.
- Introduced in the brand's fall 2013 collection, Christian Louboutin's So Kate pumps have become a popular choice among celebrities.
Quick Glance: Manhattan DA Proposes Delay in Trump Hush Money Trial
- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has surprisingly suggested a one-month delay in the trial of Donald Trump scheduled for March 25, marking an unexpected turn in what is anticipated to be the first criminal trial of a former president.
- In a court notice on Thursday, Bragg’s office disclosed they had just received “approximately 31,000” additional pages of records from federal prosecutors in New York, who previously investigated the 2016 hush money payments forming the basis of the district attorney’s charges against Trump.
- Following Trump’s departure from a federal court hearing in Fort Pierce, Fla., where his attorneys evidently faced challenges convincing a judge to dismiss a separate set of criminal charges alleging mishandling of classified papers and hindering government efforts to recover them, the latest legal twist in the case unfolded.
Quick Glance: Trump Defense: Lawyers Present Hush Money Strategy
- Lawyers argue that the records are not business records and do not relate to the Trump Organization.
- Prosecutors cannot prove Trump's intent to commit the tax crime.
- State election laws do not apply to federal candidates like Trump.
- Prosecutors did not meet their burden of proof before the grand jury.
Quick Glance: Trump voluntarily drops lawsuit against Michael Cohen
- Trump sued Cohen, his longtime attorney and fixer, in April for $500 million over allegations that Cohen maliciously sought attention and wealth at Trump's expense.
- This week, Trump filed a motion to dismiss the charges and is also facing three other criminal indictments.
- Trump was scheduled to provide a deposition in his lawsuit against Cohen on Monday.
- Due to President Trump's deposition in a civil matter on Columbus Day, his ongoing legal battles in New York, Washington D.C., Florida, and Georgia, and his successful campaign leading the Republicans by 60 points and leading Joe Biden by 11 points to become the next President of the United States, President Trump has decided to temporarily pause his valid claims against Michael Cohen.
Quick Glance: Donald Trump Allowed to Appear via Video in Criminal Case Hearing
- The judge in Donald Trump’s criminal case is holding a hybrid hearing to ensure Trump is informed of new rules.
- Trump can attend the hearing via video and does not need to appear in person, avoiding logistical challenges.
- Merchan’s protective order prohibits Trump and his lawyers from sharing evidence with third parties or posting it on social media.
- Trump is permitted to publicly discuss the case, but if he uses evidence to attack witnesses or other parties involved, he risks being held in contempt of court.
Quick Glance: Trump's Criminal Trial for Hush Money to Porn Star Set for March 2024
- Former President Donald Trump will face trial starting March 25 for falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.
- Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan announced the trial schedule as Trump appeared in court via video for a hearing in the case.
- Merchan warned Trump that he could be sanctioned if he violates an order restricting his ability to publicly release evidence and other materials related to the criminal case.
- In late March, Trump was indicted by a grand jury on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Donald Trump became the first president in American history to face criminal charges, after a grand jury voted to indict him March 30 over hush-money ... Show more
Donald Trump became the first president in American history to face criminal charges, after a grand jury voted to indict him March 30 over hush-money ... Show more
Donald Trump became the first president in American history to face criminal charges, after a grand jury voted to indict him March 30 over hush-money ... Show more
Donald Trump became the first president in American history to face criminal charges, after a grand jury voted to indict him March 30 over hush-money ... Show more
Quick Glance: Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felonies.
- Former President Donald Trump appears in court on Tuesday in New York City for his arraignment.
- Trump has denied the affairs ever occurred or that he was aware of the alleged hush money payments.
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- Former President Donald Trump will surrender in Manhattan on Tuesday to face criminal charges related to hush money payments made in 2016.
Quick Glance: Read Alvin Bragg's Warning to Jim Jordan Not to'Collaborate' With Trump.
- "Let the criminal justice process proceed without unlawful political interference," one section of Alvin Bragg's letter to Republican House leaders urges.
- In the aftermath of former President Donald Trump's indictment, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office has retaliated against a trio of House GOP committee chairmen.
- "The referenced committee chairmen are House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil."
- They wrote to Bragg on March 21st, "demanding communications, documents and testimony relating to Bragg's unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority and the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump."
Quick Glance: Stormy Daniels threatened to dance in the streets if Trump was indicted. She is now upset about what happened.
- For nearly two hours, Stormy Daniels was unaware of Trump's indictment.
- Stormy Daniels' statement denying an affair with Trump is from 2018.
- Recap: A grand jury indicts Donald Trump in New York, making him the first former president to face criminal charges.
- "I think obviously the grand jury looked at a lot of documents and heard a lot of testimony and made a decision, and I have to respect that," Brewster said.
Quick Glance: Stormy Daniels must pay $122,000 in legal fees to Trump.
- Stormy Daniels, an adult film actress, poses for photos at the end of her striptease show at Gossip Gentleman club in Long Island, N.Y., on Feb. 23, 2018.
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- According to Harmeet Dillon, one of Daniels' attorneys in the case, Daniels has been ordered to pay more than $600,000 in Trump's legal fees.
Quick Glance: Trump Pleads Not Guilty After Being Charged with 34 Felonies
- Former President Donald J. Trump exited Trump Tower and drove to the Manhattan district attorney's office in a motorcade.
- The hearing was also historic for Alvin L. Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney who brought the case.
- The case, which was filed in Mr. Trump's hometown, marks the start of the former president's journey through the criminal justice system.
- He accused Mr. Trump of falsifying business records related to the hush money, which appear to be felony charges based on a novel application of the law.
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Quick Glance: Stormy Daniels was riding her horse Redemption when Trump's indictment was announced.
- Stormy Daniels told The Times of London that the $130,000 payment at the heart of Trump's indictment was used to buy a horse trailer.
- When the indictment was announced, Daniels said "Team Stormy" merchandise sales skyrocketed.
- According to The New York Times, she also began receiving violent threats on "all social media platforms, and email, and phone," hours after the indictment was announced.
- "The number and the intensity is the same as it was the first time around, but this time it's straight-up violent," she told The New York Times.