Judge Rules Against Trump’s Lawyers in Defamation Trial Over Rape Allegations

Des Moines, Iowa – A judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s lawyers cannot present legal arguments at a defamation trial examining damages awarded for an alleged rape incident in the mid-1990s. The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ahead of the trial set for January 16, where the amount of defamation damages against Trump will be determined. Last May, a jury concluded that Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll but found insufficient evidence to support a rape claim. As a result, Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages. … Read more

Former Federal Judge Argues Unmistakable Violation of 14th Amendment in Trump’s Presidential Disqualification Case

Washington D.C. – Former federal judge Michael Luttig argued on Saturday that former President Trump’s violation of the 14th Amendment is abundantly clear. Luttig made his remarks during an interview on MSNBC’s Ali Velshi. Luttig’s comments come on the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Recently, the Supreme Court announced its decision to review whether Trump’s actions related to the insurrection could disqualify him from appearing on Colorado’s primary ballot. Luttig, who has extensively studied the 14th Amendment, believes that the Supreme Court, which currently leans Republican, will likely seek … Read more

Former Federal Judge Asserts Trump’s Violation of 14th Amendment is “Crystal Clear”

WASHINGTON D.C. – Former federal judge Michael Luttig argued on Saturday that former President Trump’s violation of the 14th Amendment was clear. Luttig made these remarks on the third anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol during an interview with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi. Luttig’s argument comes after the Supreme Court’s decision to review whether Trump could be disqualified from appearing on Colorado’s primary ballot due to his actions related to the insurrection. Luttig, who has extensively studied the amendment, believes that the Supreme Court will likely try to avoid making a decision on … Read more

Rep. Raskin Sheds Light on Trump’s Ineligibility for Office: A Clear Understanding of the Law

WASHINGTON – Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke at a press conference yesterday to discuss the disqualification of former President Donald Trump from holding public office. The representative reiterated the belief that a thorough understanding of the law leads to the conclusion that Trump is ineligible for future positions of power. Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, argued that Trump’s actions before and during the January 6th Capitol insurrection demonstrate a clear violation of the Constitution, making him unfit to serve. The congressman highlighted the seriousness of the events that unfolded, referring to them as an attack on … Read more