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Trump’s Lawyers Call for Dismissal of Conviction, Cite Recent Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity

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NEW YORK — Attorneys for Donald Trump are pushing for a New York judge to overturn his conviction in a case involving hush money, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling related to presidential immunity. Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who represent the former U.S. president, alleged in court documents that prosecutors improperly expedited the trial without awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s immunity claims. Trump, the first former president to be criminally convicted, was found guilty in May of falsifying records in an attempt to conceal a potential sex scandal. He was convicted on … Read more

Revelations in Court: Alec Baldwin Not Alone in ‘Rust’ Live Ammunition Incident, Trial Uncovers

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SANTA FE, N.M. — In a tense courtroom scene on Thursday, attorneys for actor Alec Baldwin revealed that their client wasn’t singular in having live ammunition unknowingly during the filming of the Western movie “Rust.” This revelation came on the second day of a trial probing a fatal shooting on set, wherein Baldwin, while filming, discharged a firearm resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The defense’s argument pivoted on the indication that safety breaches involving firearms were systemic throughout the production, suggesting a broader issue of mismanagement rather than isolated negligence on Baldwin’s … Read more

Alex Murdaury Seeks Supreme Court Intervention for Retrial Amid Claims of Jury Tampering by Court Clerk

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred attorney serving a life sentence for the murders of his wife and son, is seeking a new trial, alleging jury tampering by a court official aimed at influencing his conviction. Murdaugh’s legal team filed an appeal to the South Carolina Supreme Court, asserting that their client’s trial was compromised. The motion centers around accusations against Becky Hill, the former Colleton County Clerk of Court, who was allegedly involved in discussions with jurors during the trial. Lawyers for Murdaugh claim that Hill was motivated by a desire to secure … Read more

NFL Defends Against Massive $14 Billion Claim in Upcoming Court Battle

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LOS ANGELES — A significant legal challenge is looming over the National Football League as it seeks to dismiss liability for an extensive $14 billion claim related to its Sunday Ticket satellite package. The NFL argues that it shouldn’t be held responsible for this staggering sum, asserting that its licensing agreements are lawful and adhere to the standards of fair competition. In the upcoming July 31 hearing, a Los Angeles court will examine the NFL’s motions to determine the validity and legal standing of the league’s broadcasting and licensing arrangements. This hearing follows a series … Read more