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What to know about the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump's 2020 election interference case
The Supreme Court's ruling on Monday ensures that former President Donald Trump won't face trial for the 2020 election interference case before the November election. While the indictment against him wasn't dismissed, the ruling grants Trump substantial immunity for official acts, complicating the prosecution's case. President Biden criticized the decision as undermining the rule of law and emphasized that Americans must judge Trump's actions. The case returns to District Judge Tanya Chutkan for further analysis, likely delaying proceedings until after the election.
Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
The Supreme Court has extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. The historic 6-3 ruling by the justices stated that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. The outcome means additional delay before Trump could face trial in the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
The Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange's 12-year saga
About a year and a half ago, a lawyer for Julian Assange presented federal prosecutors in Virginia with a request to dismiss the case against him. This move was notable given Assange's publication of hundreds of thousands of secret documents and his status as perhaps the highest-profile detainee facing a U.S. extradition request. The Justice Department was involved in a battle in British courts to extradite him to the United States for trial.
Judge in Trump classified documents case grants his request for one hearing, denies bid for another
A federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump granted the defense's request for a hearing to determine if prosecutors improperly breached attorney-client privilege. However, the judge denied a request for a hearing on a separate claim that the Justice Department had submitted false or misleading information for a search warrant at Trump’s Florida estate.
What you need to know about Julian Assange, WikiLeaks' controversial founder
Julian Assange, who recently secured his freedom through a plea deal with US authorities, is a polarizing figure known for his role in WikiLeaks. Seen by many as a champion of press freedom, he gained global attention by releasing classified US military documents, including the infamous Iraq and Afghanistan war logs. Assange's legal troubles began with allegations in Sweden, followed by seeking asylum in Ecuador's embassy in London to avoid extradition to the US, where he faced charges under the Espionage Act.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty in deal with US that secures his freedom, ends legal fight
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, pleaded guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets, ending a prolonged legal battle over press freedom and national security. The deal, struck in Saipan, allows Assange to return to Australia without U.S. prison time. Assange had been jailed in the UK since 2019, resisting extradition. The plea resolves a Trump-era criminal case and highlights Assange's role in revealing military misconduct. His wife expressed relief, and Assange's supporters celebrate his impending freedom.
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to plead guilty in espionage act case in US court, will be freed from prison
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, will plead guilty to conspiring to obtain and disseminate classified US defense information under a deal with the US Justice Department. This agreement concludes a decade-long legal battle involving multiple countries. Assange will appear in a federal court in the Mariana Islands to enter his plea, after which he will return to Australia. The case has sparked significant debates over press freedom and national security.
Classified files case: Prosecutors to urge judge to bar Trump from inflammatory comments about FBI
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon, presiding over the classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump, is considering a gag order to prevent him from making public comments that prosecutors argue could endanger FBI agents. Special counsel Jack Smith argues the restrictions are necessary due to Trump's false claims about FBI agents searching his Mar-a-Lago estate. The case, postponed indefinitely, faces several unresolved legal issues before trial.
What is the Florida classified documents case involving Donald Trump?
Former US President Donald Trump will be involved in three days of hearing in a case involving his conviction in the Florida classified documents case. The FBI had earlier pursued this case and had secured a conviction against the former president.
Donald Trump's attorney says he was 'shocked' the former president took the verdict with 'solemness'
Donald Trump's lawyer, Todd Blanche, expressed surprise at Trump's composed reaction to being convicted, making him the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime, in a Manhattan courtroom by a jury foreman repeating 'guilty' 34 times.
Donald Trump says he will appeal historic conviction
In rambling remarks at the Trump Tower lobby in Manhattan where he announced his first presidential run in 2015, Trump repeated his complaints that the trial was an attempt to hobble his comeback White House bid and warned that it showed no American was safe from politically motivated prosecution.
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.
How Trump's hush money trial verdict could affect the 2024 election
Jurors in Donald Trump's first-ever criminal trial began deliberations on Wednesday in his hush money case, which could have significant implications for the 2024 White House race. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a payment that bought the silence of porn star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election.
Judge nixes bid to restrict Trump statements that could endanger officers in classified records case
US District Judge Aileen Cannon said in her order that prosecutors on special counsel Jack Smith's team didn't give defence lawyers adequate time to discuss the request before it was filed Friday evening. She denied the request without prejudice, meaning prosecutors could file it again.
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.
Prosecutors seek to bar Trump in classified files case from statements endangering law enforcement
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee was referring to the disclosure in a court document that the FBI, during the search, followed a standard use-of-force policy that prohibits the use of deadly force except when the officer conducting the search has a reasonable belief that the "subject of such force poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the officer or to another person."
Judge in the Florida Trump classified documents case will hear more arguments on dismissing charges
On Wednesday, Cannon was scheduled to hear arguments on a Trump request to dismiss the indictment on grounds that it fails to clearly articulate a crime and instead amounts to "a personal and political attack against President Trump" with a "litany of uncharged grievances both for public and media consumption."
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against an extradition order to the US, rules London court
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted the right to appeal against extradition to the United States on espionage charges by a London court, prolonging a lengthy legal battle. The High Court judges acknowledged Assange's grounds for challenging the extradition order. The decision could result in Assange facing trial in the US, with ongoing debate over his rights and the potential consequences of extradition.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange stares at US extradition as trial in London starts today
Two judges at the High Court in London will rule on whether the court is satisfied by US assurances that Assange, 52, would not face the death penalty and could rely on the First Amendment right to free speech if he faced a US trial for spying. Assange's legal team say he could be on a plane across the Atlantic within 24 hours of the decision, could be released from jail, or his case could yet again be bogged down in months of legal battles.
Trump documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders
Trump, seeking to regain the presidency, previously had been scheduled to go to trial on May 20 in the documents case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, but the prosecution and defense had both acknowledged that date would need to be delayed.
Trump was warned to return records to archives, unsealed documents say
"Whatever you have, give everything back -- let them come here and get everything," the unnamed associate told Trump, according to an interview the person gave the FBI. "Don't give them a noble reason to indict you, because they will."
Judge denies Donald Trump bid to have documents case tossed
Former President Donald Trump's bid to dismiss charges for mishandling classified documents was rejected. The judge denied his claim under the Presidential Records Act. Trial preparations are ongoing, with various legal battles ahead.
Hurry up and wait: Trump's classified documents case is mired in delays that may run past election
Delays plague the case against Trump, with unresolved issues surrounding the trial date, defense requests, and Judge Cannon's handling. The unique delays raise doubts about a trial before the presidential election, impacting potential outcomes.
US President Biden forms task force to avoid mishandling of classified documents during presidential transitions
The Presidential Records Transition Task Force will study past transitions to determine best practices for safeguarding classified information from an outgoing administration, the White House said. It will also assess the need for changes to existing policies and procedures to prevent the removal of sensitive information that by law should be kept with the National Archives and Records Administration.
Jill Biden defends husband Joe Biden, says special counsel report used their son's death to 'score political points'
US First Lady Jill Biden has defended her husband President Joe Biden's health and memory, slamming the special counsel for using their son's death to score political points. The special counsel's report suggested that Biden, 81, "willfully" mishandled classified documents as a private citizen. The report recommended against filing charges against Biden for misuse of classified documents when he was a private citizen but made scathing observations on his mental health and memory.
Joe Biden interviewed by special counsel in classified documents case
President Joe Biden has voluntarily participated in an interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents. The investigation, which focuses on the improper storage of classified materials at Biden's home and a think tank office, may be in its final stages.
Factbox: The legal troubles of former US President Donald Trump
Former US President Donald Trump faces various legal troubles, including allegations of tampering with the 2020 election, illegal retention of classified documents, a criminal case over a hush-money payment, sexual abuse, and defamation lawsuits. A Georgia grand jury indicted Trump, alleging that he tried to overturn his election loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump also faces charges of violating the state’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
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