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Former President Trump Makes Second Attempt to Recuse Hush Money Judge as Trial Looms

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Washington, D.C. – Former President Trump has requested that the judge overseeing his hush money trial recuse himself due to his daughter’s involvement with a digital marketing firm that has worked with prominent Democrats. The trial is set to begin in less than two weeks. Last summer, Justice Juan Merchan had rejected a previous motion for recusal, which also mentioned his daughter’s employment. Trump’s latest attempt for recusal comes after the judge imposed restrictions on his public statements regarding the judge’s daughter and others. Judge Merchan has also expressed frustration with Trump’s last-minute efforts to … Read more

New York Lawyers Demand Transparency of $175 Million Bond Posted by Donald Trump in Civil Fraud Case

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NEW YORK (AP) — The office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James has requested more information regarding the $175 million bond posted by former President Donald Trump to prevent the collection of a civil fraud judgement against him. In court papers filed on Thursday, state lawyers gave Trump’s legal team or the bond underwriter 10 days to provide justification for the bond’s validity, potentially including details about the collateral provided by Trump. A hearing has been scheduled for April 22. Trump’s lawyer, Christopher Kise, accused James of initiating a “baseless public quarrel” in … Read more

Trump Ally Jeffrey Clark Violated Professional Conduct Rules, Faces Disciplinary Action for Aiding in Election Subversion

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jeffrey Clark, a former Department of Justice official and key ally of former President Donald Trump, has been found to have violated professional conduct rules by assisting in Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. A three-member ethics panel in Washington, D.C. reached this preliminary decision on Thursday, opening the door for potential disciplinary actions against Clark. The disciplinary counsel is reportedly seeking the revocation of Clark’s law license. Clark, who has been licensed to practice in D.C. since 1997, could face suspension or disbarment. The final decision on … Read more

Trump Secures $91.6 Million Bond to Cover Defamation Lawsuit as Jury’s Verdict Gets Appealed

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump has obtained a $91.6 million bond to cover the judgment he owes to writer E. Jean Carroll in a defamation lawsuit as he appeals the jury’s decision, according to his lawyer. Attorney Alina Habba filed documents with the court on Friday, revealing that Trump secured the bond from the Federal Insurance Co., a subsidiary of the insurance company Chubb. The bond will not only cover the $83.3 million judgment in the lawsuit but also any additional interest incurred. Simultaneously, Habba submitted a notice stating that Trump, the … Read more