Testifying

Family Urges Court to Shield Children from Testifying in Case of Mother’s Tragic Shooting

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Flint, Michigan — In a recent court hearing, an attorney representing Steven Wheeler expressed strong opposition to having either of the young boys testify about the tragic incident that left their mother severely injured. The lawyer, Noel Erinjeri, emphasized the potential psychological damage testifying could inflict on the children, who are already grappling with the aftermath of witnessing their mother being shot multiple times. Erinjeri, addressing the court, underscored the children’s family’s unanimous agreement on this matter, highlighting their primary concern for the well-being and mental health of the boys in the wake of such … Read more

Senator Menendez Opts Out of Testifying as Defense Invokes Family History in Corruption Trial

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New York — In a packed Manhattan federal courtroom, Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey faced charges related to accusations of bribery and activities as a foreign agent. As the trial unfolded, the Democrat’s defense team presented family members and financial experts to refute charges of corruption linked to his interactions with businessmen connected to Egypt and Qatar. Menendez, who did not testify in the trial, saw the presentation of his defense begin this week after prosecutors called 30 witnesses over a seven-week period. Notable among the defense witnesses were Menendez’s sister and sister-in-law, a … Read more

Former President Donald Trump Granted One-Week Grace Period Before Testifying in Defamation Trial Involving Sexual Abuse Allegations

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NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump has been granted a week-long delay to testify at a defamation trial in New York, where he may potentially face significant monetary damages. The trial follows allegations made by columnist E. Jean Carroll, who claims that Trump sexually assaulted her in the 1990s. The federal judge presiding over the case made the decision on Sunday, giving Trump until next week to provide his testimony. The trial centers around Carroll’s accusation that Trump defamed her by denying the assault and calling her a liar. Carroll’s lawsuit against Trump has … Read more

Federal Judge Allows Former President Donald Trump to Delay Testifying in Defamation Trial as He Faces Millions in Damages

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has been granted a week’s delay to testify at a New York defamation trial in which he faces the possibility of millions of dollars in damages. A federal judge made the ruling after a jury concluded that Trump had sexually abused a columnist in the 1990s. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan issued an order on Sunday stating that Trump could testify on January 22, even if the trial concludes by Thursday. The only exception would be if he were to testify as the Republican front-runner in this year’s … Read more