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Legal Expert Breaks Down Impactful Denial: Judge Rejects Trump’s Plea to Dismiss Classified Documents Case

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MIAMI, Florida – In a significant legal blow to former President Donald Trump, Judge Aileen Cannon of the Southern District of Florida denied Trump’s request to dismiss a case involving classified documents. Trump had argued that he had the authority to retain classified or sensitive documents after leaving office. The decision, delivered by Judge Cannon, has drawn attention as it could have implications for Trump’s legal battles related to his presidency. Legal analysts have weighed in, with one expert, Ryan Goodman, a former special counsel at the Department of Defense and CNN legal analyst, shedding … Read more

Defense Presents New Potential Plea Deal for Trinadie Lopez as March 26 Hearing Approaches

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CORTEZ, Colorado – Trinadie Xavier Lopez, a 19-year-old facing charges of first-degree assault in connection with a drive-by shooting, appeared in court on Tuesday for a plea hearing. The defense attorney, Richard Jaye, informed Judge Todd Plewe that the plea paperwork was not completed, potentially requiring a continuance. The proposed plea deal involved Lopez pleading guilty to the felony charge, which could result in a six-month sentence at the Montezuma County Detention Center. However, Plewe expressed concerns about the adequacy of this sentencing, given the severity of the crime. Background information on Lopez’s involvement in … Read more

Judge Rejects Trump’s Plea to Lift E. Jean Carroll’s $83M Verdict, Slamming the Door on His Legal Maneuvers

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New York City, USA – A judge in New York City swiftly denied former President Donald Trump’s request to suspend an $83 million verdict against him in a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling came just days after Trump’s lawyers made the request. Carroll accused Trump of raping her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. Trump denied the allegation and claimed that Carroll was lying to sell a book. In a move that many saw as a way to dodge responsibility for his words, Trump argued that he … Read more

Former Memphis Judge Exposes Broken Justice System with Decline in Jury Trials Leading to Lenient Plea Deals

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After more than five years since the fatal shooting of Greater Memphis Chamber president Phil Trenary, one of the two men accused in his murder has reached a plea deal. McKinney Wright, 27 years old, pleaded guilty to the crime in December 2023. The murder took place in September 2018. The slow progress of cases making their way through the court system has raised concerns. Retired judge Bobby Carter, who now serves as a court consultant under former Memphis mayor Jim Strickland, believes that more efficient use of available tools is necessary. … Read more