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Avenatti calls Trump a ‘victim of the system’ in interview from prison: Former attorney Michael Avenatti ripped into the hush money case against former President ...
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Avenatti calls Trump a ‘victim of the system’ in interview from prison
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‘Profoundly unjust’: Reactions to court overturning Weinstein’s conviction: Women react with dismay to New York court’s decision to overturn the rape conviction ...
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‘Profoundly unjust’: Reactions to court overturning Weinstein’s conviction
Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
  • New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.

  • The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.

  • Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.

  • The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
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What to watch in Trump’s hush money trial: Former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal hush money trial, set to begin Monday, brings with it a long list of ...
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What to watch in Trump’s hush money trial
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.
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Trump’s latest attempt to delay hush money trial denied by NY appeals court: A New York appeals court on Wednesday declined another bid by former President Trump ...
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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.
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Texas appeals court sides with Sidney Powell, rejecting attorney discipline over her Trump election lawsuits
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Texas appeals court sides with Sidney Powell, rejecting attorney ...
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Trump ally Sidney Powell defeats appeal in Texas attorney ethics case: A Texas appellate court on Wednesday upheld a decision to reject attorney disciplinary ...
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Trump ally Sidney Powell defeats appeal in Texas attorney ethics case
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Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to delay hush money trial over gag order: A New York appeals court on Tuesday rejected former President Trump’s last-ditch ...
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Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to delay hush money trial over gag order
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Trump's attorneys to argue for acceptance of his $175M bond in civil fraud case: New York AG Letitia James says that the bond should be rejected.
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Quick Glance: Trump Agrees to New Restrictions on $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case
  • The bond is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal.

  • James had challenged the bond this month, saying Trump still had access to the Charles Schwab account pledged to the insurer as collateral.

  • Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.

  • Trump defended the bond in court, emphasizing that he has plenty of money to put up for it.
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Trump loses third bid this week to delay hush money trial: A New York appeals judge on Wednesday denied Donald Trump's third last-ditch attempt this week to ...
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Trump loses third bid this week to delay hush money trial
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Company defends Trump’s $175 million bond in new filing : Trump’s $175 million bond is secured by his cash, according to the company backing an arrangment that ...
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Company defends Trump’s $175 million bond in new filing
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Trump tests limits of gag order ahead of New York trial: The former president took to social media on Saturday to criticize Michael Cohen and others.
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Trump tests limits of gag order ahead of New York trial
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Team Trump Is Ready to Lose the Supreme Court Immunity Case. They’re Celebrating: Trump’s lawyers don’t expect the Supreme Court to bless his absurd immunity ...
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Team Trump Is Ready to Lose the Supreme Court Immunity Case ...
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.
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Trump’s Lawyers Didn’t Disclose Proposal to Put Up Full $464 Million Bond: An appeals court reduced Trump’s bond by more than 60% after his attorneys claimed it ...
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Trump’s Lawyers Didn’t Disclose Proposal to Put Up Full $464 Million Bond
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Team Trump Is Ready to Lose the Supreme Court Immunity Case. They’re Celebrating: Trump’s lawyers don’t expect the Supreme Court to bless his absurd immunity ...
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Team Trump Is Ready to Lose the Supreme Court Immunity Case ...
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Harvey Weinstein Survivors Saddened by Overturned NY Conviction: ‘Disappointing for All of Us’
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Harvey Weinstein Survivors Saddened by Overturned NY Conviction: ...
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Digested week: Trump’s McDonald’s bill is big, but its prices have ballooned: ‘Coastal elites’ feel the pinch of fast-food price hikes too. Plus: Liz Truss bars ...
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Digested week: Trump’s McDonald’s bill is big, but its prices have ...
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Texas court agrees to toss suit against Trump lawyer Sidney Powel: In a scathing opinion, three Democratic appeals court judges criticized the state bar for ...
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Texas court agrees to toss suit against Trump lawyer Sidney Powel
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Opening statements to begin next week in Donald Trump hush-money case - UPI.com: Former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is set to begin ...
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Opening statements to begin next week in Donald Trump hush-money case - ...
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Alvin Bragg's Raised Over $800,000 Since Indicting Donald Trump: Bragg's case against former President Trump will go to trial this week, with jury selection ...
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Alvin Bragg's Raised Over $800,000 Since Indicting Donald Trump
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Why Jack Smith Is in 'Lose Lose' Battle With Aileen Cannon: The more Smith objects to Cannon's rulings, the more Trump can delay his classified documents case.
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Why Jack Smith Is in 'Lose Lose' Battle With Aileen Cannon
Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case
  • The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.

  • The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.

  • The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.

  • In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.
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Donald Trump Could Be 'In World Of Hurt' Over Bond Issue: Trump's insurance company has to come up with a $175 million bond by Monday.
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Donald Trump Could Be 'In World Of Hurt' Over Bond Issue
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For third straight day, Trump fails to convince N.Y. appeals court to halt upcoming hush money trial
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For third straight day, Trump fails to convince N.Y. appeals court to halt ...