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Judge Orders Donald Trump to Pay $392,638 to The New York Times in Failed Lawsuit Over Tax Disclosure

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump has been ordered by a judge to pay $392,638 in legal fees to The New York Times after his unsuccessful lawsuit against the news outlet and its journalists, according to court documents. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2018 Times article that disclosed Trump’s tax information. Judge Robert R. Reed dismissed the case in May 2023, ruling that the journalists’ conduct was protected by the New York Constitution. Among the accusations Trump brought against the Times was the claim that the journalists were responsible for “tortious interference” by … Read more

Wisconsin Judge Stands Firm, Upholding Elections Official Amid Republican Opposition

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MADISON, Wis. – In a blow to Republicans who sought to remove her from her position, a judge in Wisconsin ruled on Friday that the state’s top elections official, Meagan Wolfe, is legally holding her post. The judge also determined that the commission responsible for appointing her is not obligated to name a new leader. The Wisconsin Elections Commission, which is composed of three Democrats and three Republicans, was deadlocked in June over the reappointment of Wolfe as the administrator of elections. While the three Republican commissioners voted in favor of her reappointment, the three … Read more

Columnist’s Lawyer Urges Judge to Curb Trump’s Potential Chaos in Damages Trial

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NEW YORK – The lawyer representing a columnist who was awarded $5 million in a jury case against former President Donald Trump is urging the judge to take strong measures to prevent chaos during the upcoming trial. Attorney Roberta Kaplan wrote a letter to the judge expressing concerns that Trump’s appearance at the trial could lead to disruptive behavior. Trump has stated that he plans to attend the Manhattan federal court trial, where a jury will consider whether columnist E. Jean Carroll should be awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for … Read more

Judge Denies Jack Smith’s Bid for Access to Trump’s Lawyer Communication

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Judge Cannon of Brooklyn, New York has rejected a request by Jack Smith to gain access to communications involving former President Donald Trump’s lawyer. The decision was made on Monday in a ruling that could impact other ongoing legal battles. Smith, who filed a motion in March seeking to obtain records related to Trump’s lawyer, argued that access to these communications was crucial to his own case. However, Judge Cannon disagreed and denied Smith’s request. The ruling comes as part of a wider legal battle, as numerous individuals and organizations seek access to documents and … Read more