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Retired Judge Slams Supreme Court’s ‘Dangerous Betrayal’ in Allowing Trump’s Second Term Bid

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Washington, D.C. – Retired federal judge J. Michael Luttig strongly criticized the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision on Thursday, which ruled that Colorado could not disqualify former President Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment’s insurrection ban. Luttig, a conservative jurist from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, argued that all nine justices “dangerously betrayed” democracy by making this decision (The Atlantic). Advocacy groups and voters had filed numerous challenges to Trump’s ballot eligibility in various states, citing his alleged involvement in the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, as grounds for disqualification (The … Read more

Judge Signals Doubt Over Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss Charges in Classified Documents Case

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – On March 14, 2024, a key hearing took place in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. Judge Aileen Cannon presided over the approximately three-and-a-half-hour session and signaled her reluctance to dismiss the charges based on the arguments put forth by Trump’s lawyers. Two of the nine motions to dismiss filed by the defendants were addressed during the hearing. The first motion argued that the Presidential Records Act, which governs the handling of White House records by outgoing administrations, mandated the dismissal of the case. The second argument … Read more

Donald Trump’s $92M Bond Approved by Judge in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump has obtained a $92 million bond to cover a jury award in a defamation case filed by writer E. Jean Carroll. The bond was approved by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on Tuesday, following an agreement between the lawyers involved. This development comes as Trump’s legal team announced their intention to appeal the verdict to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan. Trump’s bond offer comes after weeks of relative silence on the matter. At a recent campaign rally, however, he resumed criticizing Carroll’s credibility and … Read more

Landmark Decision: Judge Approves Trump’s $92 Million Bond to Satisfy Jury Verdict

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – A judge has given approval for former President Donald Trump’s $92 million bond to cover a jury award. The bond is expected to secure Trump’s financial obligation in a defamation lawsuit filed by a woman who claims he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s. This ruling comes after Trump’s request for an appeal was denied by the New York Court of Appeals. The ruling by Judge James Oetken ensures that the woman will receive the full amount of the jury award. In 2019, a jury had found Trump liable for defamation after … Read more