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Former President Trump’s Closing Argument in Jeopardy as Judge Imposes Unyielding Limitations

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s plan to present part of his closing argument in his fraud trial is uncertain after he failed to meet a deadline to agree to limitations set by Judge Arthur Engoron. The judge had instructed Trump to adhere to a limited gag order and refrain from defaming the New York attorney general and her staff, to which Trump’s attorney strongly objected. The email exchange between Engoron and Trump’s defense counsel was made public on Wednesday, revealing Engoron’s refusal to negotiate further on the limitations he had imposed. Faced … Read more

Donald Trump’s Lawyer Claims Presidential Immunity Amidst Assassination Questions: A “Slam Dunk” Case, Says Alina Habba

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Washington, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity was scrutinized in a consequential court hearing, where an appeals court judge questioned whether Trump could order the assassination of a political rival and still avoid prosecution. Alina Habba, one of Trump’s lawyers, defended her client by stating that he “didn’t kill anyone.” The three-judge panel grilled Trump’s lawyer, John Sauer, about the immunity issue, prompting speculation of an adverse ruling for Trump. Habba later called Trump’s case a “slam dunk” during an appearance on Fox News. During the hearing, the judges, two appointed … Read more

Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Speak in New York Fraud Trial, Closing Arguments Proceed Without Former President’s Statement

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NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump is not expected to speak during closing arguments in the New York civil fraud trial against him, according to Judge Arthur Engoron. In a letter to attorneys for Trump and the New York Attorney General, the judge stated that Trump had not agreed to the conditions he had set for giving a statement. The judge assumed that Trump would not agree to the limits imposed and therefore would not be speaking in court. The possibility of Trump participating in the closing arguments had been under discussion since last … Read more

Judge’s Expert Line of Questioning Exposes Trump’s Presidential Immunity Argument

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Washington, D.C. – Legal experts are praising the line of questioning from Judge Florence Pan during a hearing to determine whether former President Donald Trump can use presidential immunity to dismiss a federal election case against him. Judge Pan, who was nominated by President Joe Biden, was part of a three-judge panel that heard arguments regarding Trump’s claim of immunity from federal prosecution in relation to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation. Trump, the leading candidate in the Republican presidential primary, has pleaded not guilty to four charges related to allegations of attempting to overturn the … Read more