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Federal Judge Rejects Special Prosecutor’s Attempt to Uncover Trump’s Legal Strategy in RICO Case

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TAMPA, Fla. – A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has rejected special prosecutor Jack Smith’s attempt to compel Trump to disclose part of his legal strategy in the ongoing investigation. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon denied Smith’s motion, which sought to force Trump to reveal whether he intends to use an “advice-of-counsel” defense against allegations of improper retention and storage of classified documents. In his November motion, Smith argued that Trump had indicated his intention to claim he was following legal advice when he retained the documents. Smith cited public statements by … Read more

Controversial Allegations Surround Fulton Prosecutors: Special Prosecutor’s Relationship and Financial Benefits Under Scrutiny

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Fulton County prosecutors appeared in public for the first time since allegations of impropriety emerged surrounding the appointment of special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Wade, who sat quietly with his arms crossed at the district attorney’s table during the hearing, is at the center of the controversy. The hearing, which lasted for over two hours, primarily focused on pending pretrial motions. However, the allegations against Wade loomed over the proceedings. During the hearing, Fulton Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee stated his intention to schedule a separate hearing to address the claims made by … Read more

Kansas Legislature Fails to Fully Fund Special Education, Ignoring State Statute

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TOPEKA, Kansas – The Kansas Legislature has come under scrutiny for its failure to fully fund special education programs, despite a state statute that requires 92% reimbursement for school districts’ extra costs. With only 69% being paid, the lawmakers seem to be ignoring their own laws when it comes to special education. The issue was highlighted by Kansas Reflector journalists Tim Carpenter and Rachel Mipro, who reported that legislative leaders, including Rep. Kristey Williams and Sen. Renee Erickson, had dismissed the idea of convening a task force to address the funding shortfall. They argued that … Read more