Judge Compares Trump’s Alleged Fraud to Madoff Ponzi Scheme in New York Trial: A Closer Look

New York, NY – During the closing arguments of Donald Trump’s fraud trial, the judge posed a question that drew a comparison between the alleged fraud and Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. The attorney from the New York attorney general’s office responded by stating that while the fraud in question was smaller in scale, both cases demonstrated a sense of entitlement. The judge presiding over the three-month nonjury trial, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron, interrupted the closing arguments to inquire about the similarities between the two fraudsters. He remarked that although he typically enforces … Read more

York County Prison Lawsuit Moves Closer to Trial as Human Rights Abuses Allegations Escalate

York County, Pennsylvania – A long-standing lawsuit against York County, its prison, and its former training contractor for alleged human rights violations may finally go to trial later this year. The case, brought by inmates who claim various human rights abuses, is scheduled to be heard by federal district Judge Jennifer Wilson on October 7. This comes nearly three years after York County entered into its second contract with Corrections Special Applications Unit (C-SAU), a controversial trainer. The lawsuit alleges that the county’s actions have violated the rights of the inmates. According to court records, … Read more

Panel of Appeals Judges Weigh Whether Former President Trump Can Be Prosecuted for His Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election: A Closer Look at the Federal Court Arguments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arguments were heard in federal court in Washington on Tuesday to determine whether former President Trump can be prosecuted for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election prior to leaving the White House. Trump and his legal team contended that he has absolute immunity, as he was acting in his official capacity as president. They also argued that he cannot be prosecuted for matters in which he was impeached by the House but acquitted by the Senate. The 45-page indictment, released in August by special counsel Jack Smith, placed Trump at the … Read more