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Landmark Defamation Trial: Trump’s ‘Access Hollywood’ Tape and Accusers Excluded from New York Jury

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New York City, NY – A lawyer representing a writer who has accused former President Donald Trump of sexual abuse in the 1990s and subsequent defamation in 2019 has stated that the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape and the testimonies of two other women will not be presented to a New York jury during the ongoing defamation trial. The attorney, Roberta Kaplan, made the announcement on Saturday, revealing that this decision could potentially result in Trump testifying as early as Monday in Manhattan federal court. This timing aligns with the upcoming New Hampshire primary. The trial … Read more

New York Judge Clears Path for Trump Testimony in Defamation Trial Amid Concerns of Chaos

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New York Judge Allows Donald Trump to Testify at Defamation Trial A New York judge has granted permission for former President Donald Trump to testify at his own defamation trial in a case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. The trial, which begins on Tuesday, has raised concerns about potential chaos that Trump’s attendance may cause. However, Judge Lewis Kaplan assured that if needed, he would extend the trial to accommodate Trump’s testimony on Monday, January 22. In a separate ruling, the judge denied Trump’s request to postpone the trial by a week to attend … Read more

New York State Attorney General’s Unconstitutional Lawsuit Seeks $370 Million from Donald Trump and Business Partners

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New York State Attorney General Letitia James has filed an unconstitutional and unfair lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his business, his two oldest sons, and two business partners. James is seeking the return of $370 million, which she claims was obtained through fraud. Additionally, she wants to permanently ban Trump from operating a business in New York State. The judge overseeing the case has ruled in favor of James, ordering all of Trump’s New York businesses to be placed in receivership and sold, with Trump only receiving the proceeds from a forced fire sale. … Read more

New York City Mayor Files Lawsuit Seeking $708 Million in Costs from Charter Bus Companies for Migrants’ Care

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New York City has filed a lawsuit against 17 charter bus and transportation companies, seeking to recover the costs associated with caring for over 33,000 migrants who were transported to the city. The lawsuit, announced by Mayor Eric Adams and Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix, alleges that the transportation of migrants without payment for their continued care is a violation of New York’s Social Services Law. The city is seeking to recoup at least $708 million, which is the amount it has spent on emergency shelter and services for migrants in the last 20 months. … Read more