Withholding

Conflicting Claims: Epstein’s Attorney Defends Trump and Bondi Against Allegations of Withholding Client List

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An attorney for Jeffrey Epstein has made allegations that former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and former President Donald Trump are not being forthcoming regarding the list of clients associated with Epstein. This assertion comes amidst ongoing scrutiny surrounding Epstein’s network and the individuals linked to it. The controversy intensified following Epstein’s death in 2019 while in federal custody. His past connections with influential figures have prompted calls for transparency, especially concerning his private jet and properties, which have been ground zero for speculation. Epstein was previously convicted of sex offenses, … Read more

Federal Judge Rules Against Trump: No Withholding Funds from Sanctuary Cities

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In a significant ruling, a federal judge declared that former President Donald Trump’s administration cannot withhold federal funds from cities that adopt “sanctuary” policies to protect undocumented immigrants. The decision, issued on Tuesday, is a setback to Trump’s broader immigration crackdown which sought to penalize jurisdictions that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The judge’s ruling emphasizes that the federal government’s powers do not extend to forcing local governments to adopt federal priorities, specifically in matters of immigration enforcement. This stance supports the argument that local jurisdictions have the right to decide their own … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Withholding Funds to Sanctuary Cities

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San Francisco, California – A federal judge in California issued a ruling on Thursday that prohibits the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from so-called “sanctuary” cities. This decision reasserts the constitutional challenges faced by executive orders aimed at punishing jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Judge William Orrick of San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction against the administration, echoing his similar judgment from 2017. The ruling stemmed from lawsuits filed by San Francisco and over a dozen other cities. These municipalities challenged the legality of several executive orders signed by the Republican … Read more

Court Upholds Ruling Against Vince McMahon’s Lawyer for Withholding Documents in Sexual Abuse Settlement Probe

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New York — In a recent ruling by the 2nd U.S. Court of Appeals in New York, it was determined that a former attorney for Vince McMahon, the widely recognized figure in professional wrestling, improperly withheld certain documents from a federal grand jury. The inquiry focused on McMahon’s handling of alleged multimillion-dollar settlement agreements with two female ex-employees who accused him of sexual misconduct. The court found these documents were not shielded by attorney-client privilege due to their relevance in an alleged crime or fraud. This decision upholds a prior lower court ruling, emphasizing the … Read more