Former Prosecutor Preet Bharara Claims N.Y. Jury Is Not Buying Trump as a ‘Sympathetic Character’ in Latest Trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A former prosecutor, Preet Bharara, stated that the jury for former President Donald Trump’s trial will not view him as a “sympathetic character.” Bharara’s remark comes as Trump’s impeachment trial is set to begin in the Senate this week. Bharara, who previously served as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, indicated that public sympathy for Trump is unlikely to sway the jurors. He pointed out that the impeachment process is distinct from a criminal trial, and the jury’s task is to judge whether Trump should be convicted … Read more

Former President Trump Claims to Have Nearly $500 Million in Cash, Despite Legal Battle Over Posting Bond for Fraud Case

New York City, NY – Former President Trump claimed to have nearly $500 million in cash, contradicting the statements made by his attorneys regarding his ability to post a $454 million bond for his civil fraud case. Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump asserted that his cash holdings were accumulated through hard work, talent, and luck, with a significant portion intended for his presidential campaign. Trump went on to criticize New York Judge Arthur Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing them of intentionally setting the penalty amount based on their knowledge … Read more

Donald Trump Has Spent Nearly $50 Million on Legal Fees Since First Criminal Indictment, With Costs Still Rising

Former President Donald Trump has paid his lawyers nearly $50 million since March 2023 as he approaches the one-year mark since his first criminal indictment, according to filings from his PAC Save America. The ex-president has controversially relied on donors to fund his personal legal battles, leading to escalating costs. Trump’s leadership PAC, Save America, has spent $76.5 million from March 30, 2023, through the end of February, with approximately $47.4 million specifically allocated to legal consulting, attorney payroll, and other legal-related services. Comparatively, between November 2020 and March 29, 2023, Save America spent $25.2 … Read more

Trump Lawyer Considers Seeking $464m Bond Money from Wealthy Overseas Donors, Including Russians and Saudis

New York City – Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, is facing a Monday deadline to pay a $464 million bond in a New York fraud judgment against him. In a panicky fundraising memo to his supporters entitled “Keep your filthy hands off Trump Tower!”, Trump expressed his concerns about the potential seizure of his properties in New York, including the iconic Trump Tower, by the “insane radical Democrat” Attorney General Letitia James. Trump’s lawyers have notified an appeals court that they have been unable to raise the money to cover the … Read more