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Columnist’s Lawyer Raises Alarm: Trump’s Alleged Intent to ‘Sow Chaos’ Amid Jury Deliberations in Defamation Case

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BOSTON (AP) — The lawyer representing a columnist suing former President Donald Trump for defamation warned the judge on Monday that Trump hopes to “sow chaos” as the jury considers damages. The columnist, who hails from Watertown, New York, alleges that Trump’s persistent false statements about her undermined her credibility and damaged her career. During the trial, the jury will evaluate the extent to which the columnist suffered harm and award damages accordingly. In response, Trump’s lawyer argued that his client’s statements were merely “rhetorical hyperbole” and should be protected by the First Amendment. However, … Read more

Oregon Supreme Court Delays Decision on Trump’s Eligibility for 2024 Ballot, Awaits U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Oregon is facing a decision on whether former President Donald Trump is eligible to appear on its 2024 ballot. The Oregon Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging Trump’s eligibility, opting to wait for a pending U.S. Supreme Court decision on the matter. The case revolves around the interpretation of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which forbids any person who engaged in insurrection or rebellion from holding office. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the matter on Feb. 8, and Oregon’s presidential primary ballots must … Read more

Columnist’s Lawyer Raises Alarming Claim: Trump’s Hopes to Create Chaos during Defamation Case Verdict

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Kansas City, Missouri – The lawyer representing a columnist warned a judge on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump hopes to “sow chaos” as the jury considers defamation damages. This comes after a battle lasting years, starting in February 2016 when the columnist accused Trump of sexual assault. The columnist claimed that Trump defamed her by publicly calling her a liar. The lawyer argued that Trump’s strategy is to “inflame his supporters, encouraging them to harass and intimidate” the columnist and her legal team. This warning came in response to Trump’s request to disclose the … Read more

Judge to Consider Motions in Trump’s Georgia Election Interference Case, Including Request for Additional Correspondence Information

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – A judge in Fulton County is scheduled to hear several motions in the election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. The motions, set to be presented by attorneys representing Trump and his associates, will address various aspects of the ongoing legal proceedings. Among the motions is a request from Trump’s legal team to obtain additional information regarding correspondence between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the House select committee that investigated the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump’s attorney argues that Willis’ office has been unresponsive to their … Read more