Trump grand jury turns to other matters, done for the week
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump grand jury turns to other matters, done for the week

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Manhattan grand jury investigating Donald Trump over hush money payments turned to other matters on Thursday, delaying until next week at the earliest any vote on a historic indictment of the former president, according to a person familiar with the matter. It was not clear whether prosecutors planned to question more witnesses before the grand jurors next week or when a vote might be taken about possibly indicting Trump. In keeping with the secret nature of the grand jury process, prosecutors also on Thursday rebuffed a request from House Republicans for records and testimony on the investigation, a request that the general counsel to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg called an “unlawful incursion into New York’s sovereignty.” The prosecutors said Trump himself had created “a false expectation” of being arrested this week, and they offered no update on the timing for any possible action The grand jury does not ordinarily meet on Fridays. In a letter sent Thursday to Republican lawmakers who sought documents and testimony about the investigation, the office’s general counsel, Leslie Dudek, wrote that Trump had “created a false expectation” on the timing of an arrest, and Dudek reiterated prosecutors’ obligation to preserve the secrecy of the investigation.

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Salon  

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Raw Story  

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Wired  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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Raw Story  

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Associated Press  

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Raw Story  

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Associated Press  

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Firstpost  

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News 18  

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Associated Press  

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The Independent  

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Associated Press  

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A Grand Jury Being Seated Tuesday May Decide If Trump Is Charged Over Georgia Election

Huff Post  

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Raw Story  

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Raw Story  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Firstpost  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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NPR  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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India Today  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Manhattan grand jury considering Trump's hush money case will break for a month: report

Raw Story  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 8 months ago

AP sources: No more action from Trump grand jury this week

Associated Press  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Firstpost  

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AP Report: Judge Rules Pence Must Testify Before Grand Jury
1 year, 8 months ago

AP Report: Judge Rules Pence Must Testify Before Grand Jury

Huff Post  

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Trump lawyer's testimony likely seals the deal for indictment in docs case: legal expert
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump lawyer's testimony likely seals the deal for indictment in docs case: legal expert

Raw Story  

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Manhattan DA rejects GOP demand for info on Trump case
1 year, 9 months ago

Manhattan DA rejects GOP demand for info on Trump case

Associated Press  

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'The entire ball game': Former FBI counsel wonders if there's a national security issue driving Trump documents case
1 year, 9 months ago

'The entire ball game': Former FBI counsel wonders if there's a national security issue driving Trump documents case

Raw Story  

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"Very strange development": NY grand jury pivots to unrelated case, delaying potential Trump arrest
1 year, 9 months ago

"Very strange development": NY grand jury pivots to unrelated case, delaying potential Trump arrest

Salon  

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AP sources: Manhattan DA postpones Trump grand jury session
1 year, 9 months ago

AP sources: Manhattan DA postpones Trump grand jury session

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Manhattan prosecutors postponed without any explanation a scheduled grand jury session Wednesday in the investigation into Donald Trump over hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign, at least temporarily slowing a decision on whether to charge the ex-president. When the grand jurors next meet, they may hear from yet another witness, according to a person familiar …

Donald Trump indictment | New York grand jury fails to meet, delaying decision in porn star hush money case
1 year, 9 months ago

Donald Trump indictment | New York grand jury fails to meet, delaying decision in porn star hush money case

The Hindu  

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Donald Trump jury fails to meet, delaying decision over indictment
1 year, 9 months ago

Donald Trump jury fails to meet, delaying decision over indictment

Firstpost  

New York: A New York grand jury will not meet after all Wednesday, US media reported, delaying a decision on whether to charge ex-president Donald Trump over hush money paid to a porn star. A spokesperson for Bragg told AFP that she “can’t confirm or comment on grand jury matters.” Even once the panel takes a decision, it is unclear …

Trump waits out grand jury as New York braces for protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump waits out grand jury as New York braces for protests

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Facing the possibility of criminal charges, Donald Trump waited it out in Florida on Tuesday as New York braced for disruptions that could follow an indictment. Monday’s testimony from Robert Costello, a lawyer with close ties to numerous key Trump aides, appeared to be a final opportunity for allies to steer the grand jury away from an …

In Trump Case, NY Grand Jury Appears Near End Of Its Work
1 year, 9 months ago

In Trump Case, NY Grand Jury Appears Near End Of Its Work

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump over a hush money payment to a porn star appears poised to complete its work soon as law enforcement officials make preparations for possible unrest in the event of an indictment. Attorney Bob Costello holds up a book while talking to reporters after testifying before a …

Will Trump be indicted? What we know about the process
1 year, 9 months ago

Will Trump be indicted? What we know about the process

Associated Press  

The decision whether to indict former President Donald Trump over hush-money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign lies with a Manhattan grand jury that has been hearing evidence in secret for weeks. Trump’s company “grossed up” Cohen’s reimbursement for the Daniels payment to defray tax payments, according to federal prosecutors who filed criminal charges against the …

In Trump probe, grand jury hears from final witnesses
1 year, 9 months ago

In Trump probe, grand jury hears from final witnesses

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump appeared to be hearing from final witnesses as law enforcement officials accelerated security preparations Monday in advance of a possible indictment and as fellow Republicans staked out positions in a criminal probe expected to shake up the 2024 presidential race. “But Michael Cohen is far from solid evidence.” Responding …

Trump lawyers attack Georgia grand jury and prosecutor
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump lawyers attack Georgia grand jury and prosecutor

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are attacking a special grand jury and prosecutors who investigated him in Georgia, asking a state court to throw out its report and all testimony from the inquiry and bar Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from continuing to investigate or prosecute Trump. Lawyers Jennifer Little and Drew Findling wrote in the …

Georgia grand jury heard another Trump call recording
1 year, 9 months ago

Georgia grand jury heard another Trump call recording

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A special grand jury that investigated whether Donald Trump and his allies illegally meddled in the 2020 election in Georgia heard a recording of the former president pushing a top state lawmaker to call a special session to overturn his loss in the state, according to a newspaper report. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Wednesday that it spoke to …

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