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Former President Trump Seeks New Trial or Reduced Damages in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

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Manhattan, New York City – Former President Donald Trump is seeking a new trial or a substantial reduction in the $83.3 million in damages awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll in her defamation case. Trump’s lawyers argue that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan limited the former president’s defense during his brief testimony, which lasted less than five minutes. They claim that this restriction influenced the jury’s verdict, making a new trial necessary. Trump’s legal team filed a 44-page document, affirming that the court restricted the scope of Trump’s testimony just before he took the stand. … Read more

First Ever Criminal Trial of a Former President Set to Begin in New York: What to Expect

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NEW YORK, NY – In less than three weeks, the first criminal trial of a former United States president will commence. Taking place in Acting Manhattan state Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan’s courtroom at 100 Centre St., this historic event has drawn attention from both supporters and detractors of former President Donald J. Trump. The limited seating capacity of the downtown courtroom and New York’s ban on cameras and microphones during witness testimonies present challenges for ensuring transparency throughout the trial. To address this, Merchan should collaborate with state Chief Administrative Judge Joe Zayas to … Read more

Conflict of Interest Allegations Rock Georgia Election Interference Case Involving Former President Trump

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Atlanta – Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump and other co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case have requested that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis be disqualified from the trial. The defense argues that Willis has a conflict of interest due to her romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, whom she appointed as the lead prosecutor in the case. During a three-hour hearing, the defense presented evidence suggesting that Willis received a financial benefit of over $9,200 that she cannot explain. The crux of the dispute lies in determining the timeline of Willis and Wade’s … Read more

Former President Trump’s Name Removed from Illinois Primary Ballot: What’s Next in the Legal Battle?

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A judge in Cook County, Illinois, has issued a ruling that removes former President Donald Trump’s name from the state’s primary ballot. However, this decision follows the commencement of early voting for the upcoming primary election on March 19. The judge, Tracie Porter, has temporarily stayed her ruling until Friday, anticipating an appeal from Trump’s legal team, who have declared their intention to do so promptly. Porter also stated that her ruling would remain on hold if the U.S. Supreme Court delivers a decision “inconsistent” with hers in a case involving a similar matter in … Read more