Indictment

Donald Trump Has Spent Nearly $50 Million on Legal Fees Since First Criminal Indictment, With Costs Still Rising

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Former President Donald Trump has paid his lawyers nearly $50 million since March 2023 as he approaches the one-year mark since his first criminal indictment, according to filings from his PAC Save America. The ex-president has controversially relied on donors to fund his personal legal battles, leading to escalating costs. Trump’s leadership PAC, Save America, has spent $76.5 million from March 30, 2023, through the end of February, with approximately $47.4 million specifically allocated to legal consulting, attorney payroll, and other legal-related services. Comparatively, between November 2020 and March 29, 2023, Save America spent $25.2 … Read more

Alec Baldwin Fights to Dismiss Grand Jury Indictment in Fatal Cinematographer Shooting on ‘Rust’ Set

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Santa Fe, New Mexico – Defense attorneys representing actor Alec Baldwin are seeking to have a grand jury indictment against him dismissed in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie “Rust”. The incident, which occurred on October 21, 2021, led to Baldwin being charged with involuntary manslaughter earlier this year. Baldwin’s lawyers argue that the prosecution unfairly influenced the grand jury proceedings, diverting attention away from evidence and witnesses that could potentially exonerate the actor. They claim that this prevented the jury from hearing testimony from director Joel … Read more

Idaho Supreme Court Rejects Request to Dismiss Quadruple-Murder Indictment, Trial Proceeds for Bryan Kohberger

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Moscow, Idaho – The Idaho Supreme Court has denied a pretrial appeal by Bryan Kohberger’s defense team, further advancing the quadruple-murder case against the Pennsylvania man. Kohberger, 29, is facing charges in connection with the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. The decision to dismiss the request to toss the grand jury indictment was made on Tuesday. Kohberger’s defense argued that their client was improperly indicted on first-degree murder and burglary charges. They claimed that the grand jury used a lower standard of probable cause instead of requiring guilt beyond a reasonable … Read more

D.A. Fani Wills Accused of Paying Boyfriend Double Salary and Meeting Kamala Harris Prior to Trump Indictment, Defense Lawyer Testifies

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Atlanta, Georgia – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing scrutiny over allegations of impropriety, as claims surfaced that she paid her prosecutor boyfriend Nathan Wade double the salary of his colleagues. The controversy deepened when defense lawyer Ashley Merchant testified to a Georgia state Senate hearing, alleging that Willis met Vice President Kamala Harris prior to indicting former President Donald Trump. Merchant also raised concerns about the lack of accountability in Wade’s billing practices and the extensive text messages exchanged between him and Willis. The allegations have cast doubt on Willis’ involvement in … Read more