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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.
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.
US Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity looms
The US Supreme Court will rule on Monday if former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for allegedly conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss. The decision, pivotal for Trump's upcoming trial and the presidential election, could delay proceedings. Despite skepticism from the justices, the ruling's scope might push the trial past November. Trump, convicted in a separate New York case, faces multiple trials but aims to delay them until after the election, potentially halting them if reelected.
Where is Melania Trump? Why is the former First Lady not a part of Donald Trump’s political campaigns?
Melania Trump was not seen during the first US presidential debate and other key events involving her husband, Donald Trump. Donald Trump has convincingly won the first presidential debate on Thursday. Many have questioned if the former First Lady will participate in her husband’s political campaign, in the coming months.
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.
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.
Trumpeting Donald Trump's felony: Joe Biden's campaign announces $50 million ad blitz
The ad push comes with Election Day still more than five months away. But Biden's campaign says it wants to more clearly define the choice between the candidates ahead of the first debate between them in Atlanta on June 27.
Doland Trump to meet Republicans at Capitol Hill, a first since January 2021
Despite the federal charges against Trump for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election, and his recent guilty verdict in an unrelated hush money trial, the Republican former president arrives Thursday emboldened as the party's presumptive nominee.
US: Donald Trump's election interference case paused in Georgia appeals court
Georgia Appeals Court pauses Donald Trump's election interference case as it reviews his appeal to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney FWillis, ensuring trial delay until after US Presidential elections.
Stormy Daniels says Trump should be jailed after conviction
Stormy Daniels, the adult film actor who testified against former US president Donald Trump, has said she believes he should be jailed and should be sentenced to community service. Daniels broke her silence after Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of business fraud for trying to cover up hush money payments to her on the eve of the 2016 presidential election.
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 has been convicted. Can he still run for President?
Former President Donald Trump, facing felony convictions, remains a competitive presidential candidate despite upcoming sentencing. Legal questions arise regarding his eligibility and potential ballot restrictions.
Trump will try to turn his guilty verdict into campaign fuel
Donald Trump, facing 34 felony convictions linked to the 2016 election, plans to leverage the verdict as campaign fuel. He claimed that the verdict was politically motivated. Trump remained defiant and ready to fight, with his team insisting the outcome would not affect the election. Following the guilty verdict, Trump's campaign rallied supporters, labeling him a "political prisoner" and selling black "Make America Great Again" caps in response.
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.
Jury to begin deliberations in Donald Trump's hush money case
Jurors are set to deliberate in Former US President Donald Trump's hush money trial following closing arguments where Manhattan prosecutor Joshua Steinglass accused Trump of participating in a cover-up conspiracy during the 2016 election. Trump's lawyer proclaimed his innocence and questioned the prosecution witness. The trial revolves around hush money payments to stifle embarrassing stories. Trump faces multiple felony charges that could result in imprisonment.
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.
Closing arguments, jury instructions and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial
The testimony in Donald Trump's New York hush money trial has concluded, moving to closing arguments, jury deliberations, and a possible verdict. Closing arguments, starting Tuesday, will summarize key points, with the defense aiming to create reasonable doubt. Judge Merchan will instruct the jury on legal standards before deliberations. Jurors must reach a unanimous decision on 34 counts of falsifying business records, with potential for a mistrial if they remain deadlocked.
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."
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