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Trump Seeks to Overturn Conviction, Points to Recent Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity

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Washington — Former President Donald Trump has filed a request with a federal judge to dismiss his criminal charges, leveraging a recent Supreme Court decision that affirmed certain immunities for sitting presidents. Trump’s legal team argues that these immunities should extend to him as they pertain to actions taken during his tenure in the White House. The basis of Trump’s legal argument is rooted in a broader interpretation of presidential immunity. His lawyers contend that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which detailed the legal protections for a president while in office, supports the dismissal of … Read more

Alex Murdaury Seeks Supreme Court Intervention for Retrial Amid Claims of Jury Tampering by Court Clerk

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred attorney serving a life sentence for the murders of his wife and son, is seeking a new trial, alleging jury tampering by a court official aimed at influencing his conviction. Murdaugh’s legal team filed an appeal to the South Carolina Supreme Court, asserting that their client’s trial was compromised. The motion centers around accusations against Becky Hill, the former Colleton County Clerk of Court, who was allegedly involved in discussions with jurors during the trial. Lawyers for Murdaugh claim that Hill was motivated by a desire to secure … Read more

Hornady Maintains Innocence in DUI Case, Seeks to Face Jury Trial

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Lincoln, Neb. — Lincoln City Councilwoman Tammy Ward, facing charges stemming from a September DUI arrest, entered a plea of not guilty and has requested a jury trial, legal documents revealed Tuesday. On the evening of September 18, police reportedly found Ward asleep in her running vehicle which was parked at Haymarket Park. Following a breathalyzer test, which displayed a blood-alcohol level over the state’s legal limit, Ward was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). “This has been an eye-opening experience for me,” Ward said in a statement the day after her … Read more

Young Thug’s Legal Team Seeks Judge’s Disqualification, Alleging Bias and Secret Meetings Undermine Fair Trial

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Atlanta, GA — Attorneys representing rapper Young Thug, legally named Jeffery Williams, have initiated a legal battle to disqualify the presiding judge in his racketeering and conspiracy trial. The lawyers claim a transgression in legal conduct following a clandestine meeting that allegedly included only the judge and prosecution team, compromising the fairness of the trial. The motion filed by Young Thug’s defense, led by attorneys Brian Steel and Keith Adams, argues that Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville crossed ethical boundaries by conducting a private meeting with key prosecution witness Kenneth “Woody” Copeland and … Read more