Funeral

Jury Selection Begins as Donald Trump’s Request to Postpone Defamation Trial is Denied Amid Funeral Arrangements for Mother-in-Law

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NEW YORK – Jury selection has commenced in a New York courtroom for the defamation trial involving former President Donald Trump. Trump’s request to adjourn the trial so he could attend the funeral of his mother-in-law was denied by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. The denial came after a contentious back-and-forth between Trump’s lawyers and the judge, during which they debated the evidence and the necessity of proceeding with the trial. The trial in question is the penalty phase of a civil defamation case, which stems from writer E. Jean Carroll’s allegations that Trump sexually assaulted … Read more

Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Suspend Defamation Trial, Funeral Attendance in Jeopardy

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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s request to suspend a defamation trial so he could attend his mother-in-law’s funeral has been denied by a judge. The trial, stemming from columnist E. Jean Carroll’s claims that Trump sexually abused her in the 1990s, is set to begin with jury selection. Despite a combative exchange between Trump’s lawyers and Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, the judge ruled against the suspension and stated that Trump could testify on Monday. The trial marks the penalty phase of the civil defamation case, with Carroll having been awarded $5 million in a … Read more

Compassionate Gesture: Lawyer Grants Trump Permission to Attend Mother-in-Law’s Funeral and Testify

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New York City, NY – President Donald Trump has been granted permission to attend his mother-in-law’s funeral and testify despite his current legal battles. The White House lawyer has given allowance for Trump to temporarily step away from his legal obligations. The decision comes amidst ongoing inquiries into the President’s alleged wrongdoings. Trump is facing multiple lawsuits and investigations, including the recently launched probe into his financial records. Despite the mounting pressure, the lawyer recognized the importance of honoring the President’s personal commitments and granted him the opportunity to attend the funeral. Critics argue that … Read more

Donald Trump Requests Trial Date Postponement Due to Mother-in-Law’s Funeral, Raises Questions Over Campaign Rally Attendance

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New York, New York – Former President Donald Trump requested a postponement of his defamation trial on Friday, citing the sudden death of his mother-in-law. However, court documents reveal that Trump failed to disclose his plans to attend a campaign rally in New Hampshire on the same day. The trial, brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, accuses Trump of defaming her by denying her rape allegations against him. According to Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, the former President could not attend the trial in New York due to his travel plans to Florida for the funeral. … Read more