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Trump asks for hush money conviction to be tossed out
Donald Trump's lawyers request dismissal of his hush money trial conviction following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Judge postpones sentencing to rule on dismissal motion. Manhattan prosecutor disagrees with dismissal arguments. Trump faces multiple criminal cases including charges related to the 2020 election and national security.
Judge delays Donald Trump's hush money sentencing to September 18
Trump faces an uphill battle getting the hush money conviction overturned, since much of the conduct at issue in the case predated his time in office. Trump's lawyers on Monday asked Justice Juan Merchan to allow them to argue his conviction in New York state court in Manhattan should be overturned due to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on July 1 that presidents are entitled to immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.
Prosecutor won't oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
Legal troubles loom as Trump faces sentencing delay amidst scandalous hush money revelations, potentially impacting campaign dynamics and public image.
New York Judge partially lifts Trump hush money gag order
The revised order now allows Trump to speak publicly about witnesses in the case, but keeps in place restrictions on his comments about individual prosecutors and others involved in the case. Trump's lawyers argued the gag order was stifling his campaign speech, and said it might limit his ability to respond to attacks from Democratic President Joe Biden during their coming debate on June 27.
Hush Money Trial: Donald Trump convicted; former US Prez calls it “rigged”, to challenge verdict
A Manhattan jury on May 30 convicted Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the NY Hush Money Trial, CNN reported. Prosecutors alleged Trump of involved in an illegal conspiracy aimed at undermining the integrity of the 2016 e...
Guilty on all counts, Donald Trump becomes first US president convicted of a crime
Donald Trump, convicted by a New York jury, faces 34 felony counts for falsifying documents to cover up hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. Cohen testified about the $130,000 payment during the 2016 election.
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Defense argues Donald Trump is not guilty as hush money trial nears an end
In his closing argument, Blanche will try to convince jurors that Trump, the businessman-turned-politician, did not cover up evidence of a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels to advance his 2016 presidential campaign. Once Blanche finishes, prosecutors will sum up the witnesses and evidence they have presented as they argue Trump, 77, illegally falsified business documents to cover up the payment that ensured Daniels would not go public with her story of a 2006 sexual encounter.
Donald Trump's lawyers cite Michael Cohen's insults to undercut his credibility
At Donald Trump's trial, his lawyers tried to discredit his former fixer, Michael Cohen, highlighting Cohen's history of lying. Trump's lawyer played jurors audio clips of Cohen celebrating Trump's legal troubles. Cohen admitted to lying to Congress and seeking a pardon from Trump. Trump, facing multiple charges, denies wrongdoing. Cohen's testimony, including discussions with Trump about hush money, has been corroborated by evidence. Trump's team is unsure if he will testify. The trial, likely the only one before the election, is seen by some as a political move against Trump.
Donald Trump's lawyers assail estranged fixer Michael Cohen's credibility at hush money trial
Former fixer Michael Cohen testified against ex-President Donald Trump, revealing details of hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels under aggressive questioning from Trump's defense lawyers Todd Blanche and Susan Hoffinger, and interactions with Trump advisor Robert Costello.
Michael Cohen says he and Trump discussed porn star payment plot at White House
Former fixer Michael Cohen testified at Trump's trial, revealing Trump authorized hush money to Stormy Daniels before 2016 election. Trial includes details of an Oval Office meeting, bonus package, and judicial proceedings by Justice Juan Merchan. Cohen's testimony also involves Access Hollywood, Karen McDougal, campaign finance law, Hope Hicks, federal prosecutions, and classified documents.
Michael Cohen testifies Trump backed payments to suppress news that could hurt 2016 campaign
Michael Cohen's trial testimony revealed secret arrangements to suppress damaging stories during the 2016 campaign, including hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, with implications for the upcoming U.S. election.
Michael Cohen: A challenging star witness in Donald Trump's hush money trial
Michael Cohen, once fiercely loyal to Trump, now stands as a key witness against him in a hush money trial. Despite his criminal past and history of lies, prosecutors present him as corroborative evidence. Cohen's credibility is challenged by his erratic behavior and anti-Trump stance, yet his testimony remains pivotal.
Trump hush money judge urges prosecutors to rein in Michael Cohen
Todd Blanche, Trump's defense lawyer in the case stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, said Cohen, the star prosecution witness, had spoken on social media on Wednesday while wearing a T-shirt showing Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, behind bars.
Judge tells Trump lawyer in hush money trial he is 'losing all credibility'
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial on Tuesday told Trump's lawyer he is "losing all credibility" as he considered whether the former president should be punished for violating a gag order that prevents him from publicly criticizing witnesses and others involved in the case.
How a hush money scandal tied to a porn star led to Trump's first criminal trial
Trump faces trial in New York for hush money payments to suppress stories of extramarital affairs. The case involves payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal orchestrated by Michael Cohen and the National Enquirer tabloid.
Ex-prosecutor in New York Trump probe to testify in May after appeal dropped
Former Manhattan prosecutor Mark Pomerantz will testify on May 12 before a congressional committee regarding former US President Donald Trump's criminal investigation, making him the first ex-president to be criminally charged. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg previously sued Jim Jordan of the Republican chair of the committee due to the subpoena issued to Pomerantz.
US is going to hell: Donald Trump tears into Biden administration
Trump faces criminal charges for his alleged role in 36 felony criminal charges including the hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign to conceal an alleged affair that he has constantly denied. In the statement, the attorney mentioned three instances of the 'catch and kill' scheme in Donald Trump's indictment.
Donald Trump's day in court as criminal defendant: What to know
Trump was only seen briefly outside the district attorney's office, where he surrendered to authorities and was booked and fingerprinted behind closed doors. Trump's mugshot was not taken, according to two law enforcement officials who could not publicly discuss details of the process and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Donald Trump to surrender to history-making criminal charges
The booking and arraignment are likely to be relatively brief — though hardly routine — as Trump is fingerprinted, learns the charges against him and pleads, as expected, not guilty.
Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face New York indictment
Trump's indictment, announced Thursday, came after a grand jury probe into hush money paid during the 2016 presidential campaign to squelch allegations of an extramarital sexual encounter. The indictment itself has remained sealed, as is standard in New York before an arraignment.
Former US President Donald Trump denounces his indictment as 'political persecution'
After it was reported that the Manhattan grand jury had voted to criminally indict him, Trump, a Republican, issued a wrathful response, denouncing it in a lengthy statement as "political persecution and election interference at the highest level in history."
Trump criminally charged in New York, a first for a US ex-president
The charges from an investigation led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg come as Trump seeks the Republican nomination to run again in 2024.
Donald Trump indicted by New York grand jury over hush money payments
On Thursday, former US President Donald Trump became the first former or sitting president to be criminally charged.
Alvin Bragg: Know about Manhattan's first black District Attorney leading probe into Donald Trump's hush money scheme
Alvin Bragg who is the first black DA in Manhattan has again made headlines, this time being his involvement in probing Donald Trump's alleged involvement in a hush-money scheme.
Graham Norton takes down Twitter account after JK Rowling controversy
Irish actor Graham Norton deleted his Twitter account after weighing in on ‘cancel culture’ and JK Rowling’s remarks on trans rights, triggering condemnation by the Harry Potter author.
Billy Bragg addresses global warming threat in his new single
Singer Billy Bragg has addressed the dangers of global warming in his new single "King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood".
India to rope in Derek Bragg to educate scouts
Derek Bragg, a UK-based football coach, who runs an independent scouting organisation in Alvechurch, will arrive in India in July to educate scouts.
Chinese Army chief Gen Fang Fenghui to visit US next week
The chief of the Chinese Army Gen Fang Fenghui would travel to the United States next week to hold talks with his American counterpart.
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