Federal Judges Question Trump’s Claim of Immunity in Election Subversion Lawsuit

WASHINGTON – In a high-profile case that could have significant implications for future elections, judges expressed skepticism regarding former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity. The case involves allegations of election subversion during the 2020 election. The hearing took place on Monday at a federal court in Washington, D.C. During the proceedings, the judges scrutinized the argument put forward by Trump’s legal team, which asserts that the former president is immune from legal action due to the official duties he carried out while in office. The judges questioned whether such immunity extends to actions that … Read more

Defence Lawyers Claim Prince Andrew’s Accuser’s Bathtub Story Doesn’t Hold Water

Albany, New York – Defense lawyers representing Prince Andrew in the ongoing legal battle surrounding his alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein have claimed that a bathtub where it was claimed the Prince had sex with an underage woman was too small for such activity. The argument was raised in the latest batch of unsealed documents detailing Epstein’s associates. Attorney Phillip Barden, in his testimony, referred to the claims made by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s alleged victims. According to Barden, Giuffre’s statements regarding her interactions with Prince Andrew were conflicting. He pointed out that she … Read more

Defamation Trial: Trump’s Lawyers Barred from Arguing Columnist’s Rape Claim before Jury

New York – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers will not be allowed to present legal arguments to a jury assessing damages at a defamation trial this month. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan made this ruling in advance of the trial on January 16. The defamation trial follows a jury’s conclusion last year that Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll, though they did not find sufficient evidence to support her claim of rape. The decision by Judge Kaplan means that the upcoming trial will focus solely on determining the amount of damages to be … Read more

Residents of St. Pete Beach File Lawsuit, Claim City Violated Democratic Process in Response to Commissioner Resignations

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – A group of St. Pete Beach residents has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that its response to the resignation of four city commissioners was an illegal attempt to bypass the democratic process. The lawsuit claims that the city’s decision to appoint replacements instead of holding a special election was inconsistent and biased. This legal action follows a series of events in December when four of the five city commissioners announced their resignation in order to avoid filing an extensive financial disclosure form required by a new state law. … Read more