Proceedings

Attorneys Facing Disciplinary Proceedings for Involvement in Frivolous Election Fraud Claims and False Representations

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Three lawyers who were involved in former President Donald Trump’s attempts to challenge the 2020 election results are now facing disciplinary proceedings from the D.C. Bar. Sidney Powell, Howard Kleinhendler, and George T. Conway III are accused of filing “egregiously false claims” about election fraud and violating professional ethics. Powell, who gained notoriety for her involvement in Trump’s failed legal campaign to overturn Joe Biden’s victories in swing states, dubbed her efforts the “Kraken” lawsuits. After her time with Powell, she later represented several defendants associated with the January 6th Capitol insurrection. … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Defamation Trial as Donald Trump Seeks to Temporarily Suspend Proceedings

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(New York) – The jury selection process began on Tuesday in a New York courtroom for a defamation trial involving former President Donald Trump. Trump had requested that the trial be suspended so he could attend the funeral of his mother-in-law, but the judge denied his request. The trial stems from a columnist’s claims that Trump sexually abused her in the 1990s. During a heated exchange between Trump’s lawyers and Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, the denial was issued. The lawyers argued over evidence in the case, Trump’s desire to attend the funeral, and whether the … Read more

Lawyer Claims Trump Plans to Disrupt Proceedings to Evade Defamation Damages, Columnist Warns Judge

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Georgetown, Kentucky – In a defamation case involving columnist E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump, the lawyer representing Carroll has warned the judge that Trump seeks to “sow chaos” as the jury deliberates on damages. The trial is currently taking place at the federal court in Manhattan. Carroll accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s, but Trump denied the allegations and called Carroll a liar. Consequently, Carroll filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump, arguing that his comments harmed her reputation and caused emotional distress. During the trial, Carroll’s attorney argued that … Read more

Deliberate Selection Underway as Trial Proceedings Begin in High-Profile Cop Murder Case

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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Jury selection continues in the trial of a man accused of killing a police officer. The accused, whose name has been withheld, allegedly committed the crime in Birmingham, Alabama. This high-profile case has drawn significant attention from both the local community and national media. According to court records, the defendant is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Officer John Thompson. The incident took place on November 15, 2023, when Officer Thompson responded to a domestic disturbance call. The accused was subsequently arrested and has been in custody since then. … Read more