Criminal

Judge Orders Jury Anonymity in Landmark Criminal Trial of Former US President

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NEW YORK – The judge presiding over the upcoming criminal trial of former United States President Donald Trump has ordered that the identities of the jury members remain anonymous. The trial, set to begin on March 25 in New York, will examine allegations that Trump was involved in a hush-money cover-up in 2016. The judge’s decision to keep the jury anonymous was motivated by concerns of potential tampering, bribery, or harassment due to Trump’s history of publicly denouncing jurors and grand jurors. Trump vehemently denies the charges, dismissing the case as a politically motivated witch … Read more

Donald Trump’s Lawyers Contest Gag Order as Violation of Free Speech Rights in Hush-Money Criminal Trial

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have raised objections to a gag order requested by New York prosecutors ahead of his hush-money criminal trial on March 25. They argue that such an order would violate Trump’s constitutional rights to free speech. Prosecutors have sought the order due to Trump’s history of making public and inflammatory remarks about individuals involved in his legal cases, as well as a rise in threats related to his rhetoric. The Manhattan district attorney’s office has requested a narrowly tailored order to prevent Trump from making public statements … Read more

First Ever Criminal Trial of a Former President Set to Begin in New York: What to Expect

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NEW YORK, NY – In less than three weeks, the first criminal trial of a former United States president will commence. Taking place in Acting Manhattan state Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan’s courtroom at 100 Centre St., this historic event has drawn attention from both supporters and detractors of former President Donald J. Trump. The limited seating capacity of the downtown courtroom and New York’s ban on cameras and microphones during witness testimonies present challenges for ensuring transparency throughout the trial. To address this, Merchan should collaborate with state Chief Administrative Judge Joe Zayas to … Read more

Criminal Defense Attorney Caught in Sting Operation Attempting to Solicit Prostitute, Ohio Attorney General Announces

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A criminal defense attorney specializing in solicitation cases was recently apprehended in Ohio for attempting to hire a prostitute, announced Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost last week. The attorney, Kenneth Martin, was one of two men caught in a sting operation conducted by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. Both individuals were allegedly attempting to purchase sex services. According to reports, Martin came across a prostitution ad on a website associated with human trafficking. He agreed to pay $180 to someone he believed was a prostitute and arranged to meet them … Read more