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Columnist Forewarns Judge: Trump’s Agenda Revealed – ‘Sowing Chaos’ as Jury Evaluates Damages

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A lawyer representing a columnist argued before a judge on Thursday that former President Donald Trump is seeking to “sow chaos” as the jury deliberates over potential defamation damages. The case arose after the columnist accused Trump of sexual assault in a 2019 opinion piece for The Public’s Radio. During the hearing in Providence, Rhode Island, the lawyer cautioned the judge about Trump’s intentions, highlighting the former president’s history of inflammatory remarks and attempts to undermine public trust in the justice system. The lawyer emphasized that Trump’s strategy is aimed at creating … Read more

Judge Denies Donald Trump’s Request to Delay Civil Trial Amidst Wife’s Tragic Loss

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Former President Donald Trump’s request to delay the start of his civil trial against E Jean Carroll has been denied by Judge Lewis A Kaplan. Trump had sought a one-week postponement, stating that he needed to console his wife Melania following the death of her mother, Amalija Knavs. The trial is set to begin on January 16, 2024 as scheduled. In a court order issued on Friday, Judge Kaplan extended his condolences to the Trump family and the rest of Knavs’ family. The order stated that the trial would proceed as planned … Read more

Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Trump from Causing Chaos in Defamation Trial

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NEW YORK – A lawyer representing columnist E. Jean Carroll, who won a $5 million jury award against Donald Trump for sex abuse and defamation last year, urged a judge on Friday to take strong measures to prevent the former president from causing disruption as a new jury considers whether he owes even more in damages. Carroll’s legal team is seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for statements made by Trump. Trump announced on Thursday that he plans to attend the trial at Manhattan federal court, where a jury will review … Read more

Federal Judge Declares Prohibition on Firearms in Post Offices Unconstitutional, Upholding Second Amendment Rights

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TAMPA, Florida – A federal judge in Florida has ruled that a U.S. law prohibiting individuals from carrying firearms in post offices is unconstitutional, joining a growing number of court decisions that assert gun restrictions violate the Constitution. U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, who was appointed by former President Trump, based her decision on the 2022 Supreme Court ruling in “New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.” This landmark ruling extended gun rights by recognizing an individual’s right to bear a handgun in public for self-defense. Judge Mizelle made her ruling while … Read more