PostElection

Trump’s Legal Team Urges Immediate Dismissal of Conviction, Cites Stability Post-Election Victory

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New York, NY — Lawyers for Donald Trump, the recently elected president-elect of the United States, have filed a motion with a New York judge to dismiss his conviction concerning payments made to silence an adult film actress, asserting that his resumption of the presidential office necessitates the case’s dismissal to preserve governmental stability. On Tuesday, Trump’s legal team composed of Todd Blanche and Emil Bove submitted a formal request, which was made public Wednesday, to dismiss the case on grounds rooted in constitutional law, the Presidential Transition Act of 1963, and broader justice considerations. … Read more

Pennsylvania’s Complex Election Laws Set the Stage for Potential Post-Election Controversies

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — With Pennsylvania poised as a pivotal battleground for the 2024 presidential election, its unique election laws have attracted national scrutiny. The state’s voting system, intertwined with mail ballot intricacies and the potential for protracted legal disputes, stands as a focal point for both parties. Pennsylvania lacks an early voting system, instead opting for mail balloting available on demand, a procedure mired in extensive paperwork and significant processing delays. Unlike several other key states, Pennsylvania does not begin processing mail ballots before Election Day. This results in a frenetic counting effort post-polls to … Read more

Trump Appeals to Court for Postponement of Evidence Disclosure in Jack Smith Inquiry Until Post-Election

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Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump has implored a federal judge to postpone the public release of evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith until after the upcoming election. This move comes as Trump contends that the premature release could damage his public image and influence amid an already heated political campaign. Trump’s legal team argues that the disclosure of such documents would interfere with his ability to receive a fair trial, should one occur. The documents in question pertain to Smith’s ongoing investigations into allegations of misconduct by Trump in various affairs. Jack … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Disbarred in D.C., Joining Growing List of Attorneys Penalized for Post-Election Actions

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WASHINGTON — Rudy Giuliani, former attorney to Donald Trump and one-time mayor of New York City, has been formally disbarred in Washington, D.C., signaling a growing legal scrutiny faced by lawyers who represented the former president. This decision comes shortly after Giuliani faced similar consequences in New York due to his involvement in attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals issued the disbarment on Thursday, basing their judgment on actions that had already led to Giuliani’s disbarment in New York in July. Alongside these penalizations, Giuliani has … Read more