11 Republican "fake electors" indicted for falsely declaring Trump won Arizona: Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and ...
apnews.com/article/arizona-fake-electors-charges-2020-election-9da5a7e58814ed55ceea1ca55401af85
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Arizona Charges Giuliani and Other Trump Allies in Election Interference Case: Those charged included Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/arizona-fake-electors-trump.html
BREAKING: Former Pres. Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and Mark Meadows are unindicted co-conspirators in the Michigan attorney general's case against the state's ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/trump-giuliani-meadows-unindicted-conspirators-michigan-fake-elector/story
Why the hush money case against Donald Trump is on shaky ground: Mark Pomeranz, who worked at the Manhattan DA’s office, described in his book, “People v ...
thehill.com/opinion/4617077-why-the-case-against-donald-trump-in-hush-money-trial-is-on-shaky-ground/
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.
BREAKING: Charges have been filed against 11 alleged fake electors in the Arizona 2020 election probe, attorney general announces.abcnews.go.com/US/11-indicted-arizona-2020-election-probe/story
Ursula von der Leyen is the CDU's lead candidate in the European elections in June. She has been President of the European Commission since 2019 and is hoping ... Show more #phoenix #europawahl #cdu #csu #evp #vonderleyen #brüssel #europawoche
LISTEN | Malema changes tune on vote rigging as elections loom: EFF leader Julius Malema claims load-shedding will be implemented when vote counting starts and ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-23-listen-malema-changes-tune-on-vote-rigging-as-elections-loom/
PAS Youth has predicted that BN and Pakatan Harapan will “die together” in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.
According to its chief ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703314
Trump calls for 'election integrity' again. It's same ploy he used in 2020 and 2016.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/23/trump-election-integrity-2024-lies-voter-fraud/73414481007/
India to Repeat Voting at Polling Sites Hit by Violence: The attacks occurred in Manipur, a northeastern state that has been troubled by ethnic unrest ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/asia/india-voting-violence-manipur.html
Quick Glance: Election Redo in Manipur Due to Violence
- In Manipur, a northeastern state troubled by ethnic unrest, voting booths were raided and fake ballots were cast.
- India's election authorities have instructed officials to redo voting at various polling locations in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur after armed men attacked polling stations and seized voting booths despite the presence of paramilitary soldiers.
- The conflict in Manipur, which began last May, has essentially divided the region, home to about three million people, pitting two ethnic groups against each other: the mostly Hindu Meiteis, who are a narrow majority, and members of Christian hill tribes known as Kukis.
- Following reports from the region's election commissioner describing mob violence, gunfire, damage to electronic voting machines, and fake voters entering the booths, voting will be repeated at 11 polling stations.
Texas AG Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says
apnews.com/article/texas-attorney-general-2020-election-ae4d4e0ea614b6476c56cf7de2f87d3d
Prison director killed in attack as Ecuador votes in referendum focused on crime: The director of an Ecuadorian prison known as “El Rodeo” was killed Sunday in ...
cnn.com/2024/04/21/americas/ecuador-referendum-prison-director-killed-intl-latam/
Ecuadorians head to polls for referendum as Noboa seeks backing for war on crime: More than 13 million Ecuadorians head to the polls Sunday for a referendum ...
cnn.com/2024/04/21/americas/ecuador-referendum-noboa-crime-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Ecuadorean President Noboa seeks support for security measures in upcoming vote
- Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa is aiming for voter support for a range of security measures in a national referendum on Sunday to address the increasing violence that has garnered international attention.
- Noboa is urging voters to support joint police-military patrols, the extradition of wanted criminals, longer sentences for terrorism and murder, and other crimes to combat the rising violence attributed to drug gangs.
- Opinion polls suggest that voters are likely to support Noboa, 36, in the 11-question referendum, despite potential dampening of support due to recent power outages. Passing five of the measures would lead to constitutional modifications.
- Over the past decade, cocaine-smuggling gangs have spread across every corner of Latin America, transforming once peaceful nations like Ecuador into new battlefields, as indicated by security officials and diplomats.
Voting machine company Smartmatic and OANN settle defamation suit : Voting machine company Smartmatic has settled its defamation suit against One America News ...
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/voting-machine-company-smartmatic-oann-settle-defamation-suit-rcna148148
Quick Glance: OAN and Smartmatic Reach Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit
- Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a confidential settlement of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet's lies about the 2020 presidential elections.
- The settlement followed a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against OAN in 2021, alleging that the right-wing conspiracy network 'victimized' the company and spread lies about its role in the 2020 elections to boost viewership and revenue.
- OAN previously settled a defamation suit in September with former Dominion executive Eric Coomer, revealing collaboration with individuals to propagate falsehoods about the elections.
- While the Smartmatic case has concluded, OAN still faces another defamation lawsuit from Dominion regarding the dissemination of falsehoods about the 2020 elections.
“We urge the Public Protector to urgently investigate this abuse of taxpayer funds for the purposes of election manipulation ... Show more #Elections2024 #DemocraticAlliance #ANC #CyrilRamaphosa
Judge Rejects Rudy Giuliani’s Effort To Reverse $146 Million Defamation Verdict: The former NYC mayor was ordered to pay two Georgia election workers who were ...
huffpost.com/entry/judge-rejects-rudy-giuliani-defamation-verdict_n_661da53ce4b0f8e522dbc6eb
After Bondi Stabbing Rampage, Australia Asks How and Why: The police have yet to determine a motive for Saturday’s attack, which left six people dead ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/australia/bondi-stabbing-why-how.html
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
A son arrivée au tribunal de l'arrondissement de Manhattan, l'homme de 77 ans a une nouvelle fois dénoncé le procès comme une "persécution politique" ... Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/internationales/historischer-schweigegeld-prozess-donald-trump-vor-gericht-in-new-york-eingetroffen-11519189.html
Supreme Court declines Lindell appeal over phone seizure: The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Trump ally Mike Lindell on Monday over his attempt to ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4594698-supreme-court-lindell-appeal-phone-seizure-2020-election/
What did Kamla do wrong as PM?: I have lived now to the ripe old age of 79, and there is one undeniable fact about Trinidadians. We love the good life. We use it ...
trinidadexpress.com/opinion/letters/what-did-kamla-do-wrong-as-pm/article_5b9e45ee-fac8-11ee-93e3-471eb5f2e4af.html
Nevada Secretary of State announces 'no evidence of widespread voter fraud' after review of 2020-2024
abcnews.go.com/Politics/nevada-secretary-state-announces-evidence-widespread-voter-fraud/story
Trump trial off to a rocky start as dozens of potential jurors say they can't be impartial
itv.com/news/2024-04-15/trump-calls-hush-money-case-political-persecution-as-he-enters-courtroom
Donald Trump has cheated his way through life. Will this election be any different? | Editorial
inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/inq2/trump-threat-cheating-deception-fraud-gold-stormy-daniels-20240414.html
#Bengaluru South MP #TejasviSurya was heckled at an event in the city by victims of the Guru Raghavendra Bank scam, after which he was forced to make a hasty exit ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/video-bjps-tejasvi-surya-heckled-at-bengaluru-event-forced-to-leave-complaint-filed-with-election-commission-101713235078656.html
The N.Y. case concerns Trump’s only successful voter deception scheme : Steps taken by the former president in the runup to the razor-close 2016 election might ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/15/trump-bragg-election-fraud-case-2016/
A Trump raising money off election lies? Now we’ve seen everything.: A phone call on behalf of the overhauled Republican National Committee again turns false ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/11/trump-election-fraud-fundraising/
How Russia wants to exert influence in Europe: Russia has been trying to destabilize European countries for years - with the help of media networks ...
tagesschau.de/faktenfinder/kontext/russland-desinformatiom-europa-100.html
Trump focuses on migrants and crime. Here is what the research shows: Donald Trump is highlighting crimes committed by migrants in the U.S. illegally as part of ...
reut.rs/49Aqyyu
Trump is just days from his first criminal trial after latest legal gambit fails: Donald Trump is close to running out of time in his last-ditch bid to stave off ...
cnn.com/2024/04/08/politics/trump-criminal-trial-nears-analysis/
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.
Conservative operatives who targeted Black voters with robocalls could pay up to $1.25 million
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4582819-conservative-operatives-targeted-black-voters-robocalls-settlement/
Quick Glance: Operatives to Pay Up to $1.25M for Robocall Scheme Suppressing Black Votes
- Two right-wing political operatives must pay up to $1.25 million in fines after being found liable for a robocall campaign targeting Black New Yorkers in the 2020 election.
- The messages included false warnings that mail-in voting would lead to personal information being shared with police departments and credit card companies.
- Under a settlement, Wohl and Burkman must pay a $1 million judgment to the NY attorney general’s office, the NCBCP, and the harmed plaintiffs.
- Wohl and Burkman have faced charges in other states for similar robocall schemes targeting Black voters in 2020.
Trump Says Abortion Law Should Be Left to the States: After months of mixed signals, the former president said that whatever states decide “must be the law of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/us/politics/trump-abortion-states.html
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Governments and businesses have announced how they’re planning to fight fake news.
Read more digital technology stories from the World Economic Forum here: ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/ai-misinformation-digital-technology-news-march-2024/
Artificial intelligence is supercharging the threat of election disinformation worldwide, making it easy for anyone with a smartphone to create fake – but ... Show more
Justice official Clark violated ethics in aiding Trump, D.C. Bar panel finds: A D.C. Bar panel found that Jeffrey Clark violated ethics rules when he was at the ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/04/justice-jeffrey-clark-bar-trump/
Local election officials say the Biden administration needs to do more to keep them safe
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/keep-us-safe-local-election-officials-tell-biden-administration-rcna146430
Judge schedules Newsmax case over 2020 election lies for September trial: A judge has scheduled a major defamation case against right-wing cable channel Newsmax ...
cnn.com/2024/04/03/media/smartmatic-lawsuit-newsmax-trial-date/
Trump rips New York fraud case after posting $175M bond: Former President Trump railed against his New York civil fraud case and those involved Monday ...
trib.al/LGAcpYk
Trump posts $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case: Former President Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond as he appeals the judgment against him ...
cnn.com/2024/04/01/politics/trump-bond-civil-fraud-trial/
Quick Glance: Trump Secures $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case
- Donald Trump and his co-defendants have successfully secured a $175 million bond in their civil fraud case in New York, as indicated in a court filing.
- The bond was provided by Knight Specialty Insurance Company, owned by the privately-held Hankey Group. The chairman stated to ABC News that he considers himself a supporter of Donald Trump.
- Hankey mentioned that his company was initially engaged in discussions to take over the original $464 million bond in the case. Following a reduction by a New York appellate court last week to $175 million, Hankey renewed efforts to take on the bond.
- Trump has denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyers have appealed the ruling in the case, claiming that the disgorgement amount was unconstitutional, disproportionate, and flawed.
The Lawyers Using Defamation Lawsuits to Address Political Disinformation: Michael J. Gottlieb is part of a cadre of lawyers deploying defamation ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/31/us/politics/defamation-lawsuits-michael-gottlieb.html
China’s Advancing Efforts to Influence the U.S. Election Raise Alarms: China has adopted some of the same misinformation tactics that Russia used ahead of the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/01/business/media/china-online-disinformation-us-election.html
Deadly election campaign: Mayoral candidate shot dead in Mexico: In addition to the presidential election, numerous regional elections are also being held in ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Buergermeisterkandidatin-in-Mexiko-erschossen-article24843735.html
Trump Supporters Told He's Suspending His Campaign: A pro-Trump PAC grabbed attention with their April Fools' Joke on Monday.
newsweek.com/trump-supporters-told-suspending-campaign-joke-1885658
Texas appeals court overturns voter fraud conviction for woman on probation: A Texas appeals court has overturned a woman's voter fraud conviction and five-year ...
apnews.com/article/texas-voter-fraud-conviction-overturned-f6265c98b5a134388c229d3886e39410
Georgia Republican Party official voted illegally nine times, judge rules
nbcnews.app.link/Q7CrcuSpmIb
Quick Glance: Trump Attorney Challenges Georgia Charges
- Former President Trump's attorneys argued that the charges in Georgia target core political speech and urged the judge to dismiss them under the First Amendment before the trial.
- Trump contested the November 2020 election results, alleging fraud, and faces accusations of attempting to subvert Georgia's election results to stay in power.
- Trump, along with allies, faces 10 charges in Georgia related to the election, with his attorney pressing a First Amendment defense while other defendants like David Shafer also challenge their charges.
- McAfee presided over the hearing, where various legal arguments were presented, including challenges to the indictment's language regarding Shafer's involvement in sending alternate electors and Trump's alleged false votes.
Woman Who Received 5-Year Sentence in Voter Fraud Case Is Acquitted: A Texas appeals court reversed its earlier opinion that had upheld the conviction of Crystal ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/us/politics/crystal-mason-texas-voting-acquitted.html
Quick Glance: Crystal Mason: Cleared of Voting Irregularity in Texas
- A Texas appeals court has overturned a five-year prison sentence for Crystal Mason, a Texas woman convicted for attempting to cast a provisional ballot in the 2016 presidential election that was rejected.
- Despite being acquitted, the case has taken a significant toll on Mason and her family. After Mason was arrested in 2017, she lost her job at a bank and spent several months in federal prison.
- Mason's case garnered national attention and was viewed as an instance of excessive punishment for a voting error. It was perceived as an attempt to intimidate black voters without transparency.
- Although Mason was not heavily involved in politics before her case, she has since become much more dedicated to raising awareness about voting rights. In 2022, she launched a rally for Beto O'Rourke.
Kari Lake wants to avoid defamation trial. Stephen Richer says that proves she lied
kjzz.org/content/1875288/kari-lake-wants-avoid-defamation-trial-stephen-richer-says-proves-she-lied
Trump campaign wants RNC staffers "curious" enough to question 2020 election
axios.com/2024/03/29/trump-stolen-election-rnc-interview-question
Fears of AI disinformation cast shadow over Turkish local elections: Turkish politicians have denounced the use of what they say are manipulated images and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/fears-ai-disinformation-cast-shadow-over-turkish-local-elections
Georgia legislature passes broad elections bill with 2024 implications: The GOP-controlled Georgia legislature on Thursday passed a wide-ranging elections ...
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/georgia-legislature-passes-broad-elections-bill-2024-implications-rcna145596
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reaches deal to avoid securities fraud trial : Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a deal to avoid a trial in his ...
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-deal-avoid-trial-rcna145161
Quick Glance: Texas AG Paxton to Pay Nearly $300K in Fraud Case
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to end the fraud charges that have been looming over him for almost a decade.
- In a deal with special prosecutors, Paxton will have three felony charges dropped and will be required to provide full restitution to victims, complete community service, and undergo legal ethics education.
- The resolution of the case marks a significant legal and political victory for Paxton, allowing him to retain his elected position and legal license despite ongoing legal challenges.
- Despite facing a federal investigation and other legal battles, Paxton has maintained strong political support within the GOP, including from former President Donald Trump, showcasing his resilience amidst adversity.
Growing differences over Gaza war: US government rejects Netanyahu's criticism of UN resolution
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-us-regierung-weist-benjamin-netanyahus-kritik-an-uno-resolution-zurueck-a-3e2cb150-3ff4-4dcd-8ead-596feb3bef60
Kari Lake declines to defend her statements in defamation suit filed by Arizona election official
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/kari-lake-declines-defend-statements-defamation-suit-filed-arizona-ele-rcna145216
Georgia GOP Official Who Whined About Stolen Election Voted Illegally Nine Times: Brian Pritchard, who hosts a conservative talk show, was accused of illegally ...
thedailybeast.com/georgia-gop-official-who-whined-about-stolen-election-voted-illegally-nine-times
Paid articlePaid
During this dizzying time of disinformation in a blockbuster year of elections, how do we distinguish between real news and fake news?
Join the Guardian's ... Show more www.theguardian.com/guardian-live-events/2024/mar/07/real-news-v-fake-news-is-ai-a-threat-to-democracy
RNC staffers and new hires asked whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen
cnn.com/2024/03/26/politics/rnc-election-fraud-job-interview-question/
Paid articlePaid Republican at center of 2018 ballot fraud scandal wins House primary in North Carolina
cnn.com/2024/03/26/politics/mark-harris-north-carolina-house-primary/
Trump Can Post Smaller Bond in Civil Fraud Case, Court Rules: The former president must post a bond of $175 million within 10 days as he appeals the $454 million ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/nyregion/trump-bond-reduced.html
Quick Glance: Trump Secures Pause on $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgment
- Donald Trump wins the ability to pause his $454 million civil fraud judgment by posting a $175 million bond within 10 days.
- A mid-level state appellate court grants Trump's request to delay enforcement of a February 16 judgment while considering his appeal.
- Presidential candidate Trump continues to raise funds for his campaign and legal costs as he faces four upcoming criminal trials.
- Trump's legal team seeks a delay in a New York state criminal trial over hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, revealing new federal documents.
Former election official convicted of absentee ballot fraud in Milwaukee: A Milwaukee jury has found a former election official guilty of fraud and misconduct in ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4547003-election-official-absentee-ballot-fraud-milwaukee/
Deepfake Kari Lake video shows coming chaos of AI in elections: A news outlet creates a video generated by artificial intelligence to demonstrate the dangers of ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/24/kari-lake-deepfake/
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics