Opinion: Trump’s lawsuits won’t make a difference
4 years, 1 month ago

Opinion: Trump’s lawsuits won’t make a difference

LA Times  

On Saturday, as Joe Biden’s supporters were dancing in the streets, President Trump played golf and released a statement that read in part: “The simple fact is this election is far from over. Beginning Monday, our campaign will start prosecuting our case in court to ensure election laws are fully upheld and the rightful winner is seated.” Will the Trump lawsuits matter? Compare Trump’s lawsuits, the 10 he has already has lost as tracked by Marc E. Elias, Democratic election law specialist. Trump’s flurry of lawsuits serves only to keep the wound open for his supporters, encouraging the false and unhealthy view that the 2020 election was somehow illegitimate.

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"Zero impact": Expert shoots down Trump demand that $485M penalty disappear because he won election
1 week, 5 days ago

"Zero impact": Expert shoots down Trump demand that $485M penalty disappear because he won election

Salon  

Since last month, President-elect Donald Trump has carried his electoral victory into his legal battles, wiping out pending federal prosecutions and pausing sentencing. In a letter publicly released Tuesday, the New York attorney general's office told Trump's lawyer that the Constitution doesn't mandate she ask a court to dismiss the $485 million judgment of Trump's civil fraud case in the …

Trump still owes a $454 million civil fraud judgment to New York, state attorney general says
2 weeks ago

Trump still owes a $454 million civil fraud judgment to New York, state attorney general says

Salon  

Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House will not affect his $454 million civil fraud judgment, a lawyer for New York Attorney General Letitia James wrote in a letter to attorneys representing the president-elect Tuesday. Trump and his two adult sons, Don Jr. and Eric, owe $490 million in total, including interest, to the state of New York after …

'Clients suffered real injuries': Trump served notice he's 'not off hook' in civil suits
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Clients suffered real injuries': Trump served notice he's 'not off hook' in civil suits

Raw Story  

Although Donald Trump's re-election win all but assured that all of his federal criminal trials will go away, he still faces an onslaught of civil trials related to his actions before, during and after the Jan. 6 insurrection. With the courts already ruling civil actions may proceed against Trump, Politico's Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney noted the once and future …

Trump may still face reckoning over Jan. 6 attack with 8 civil suits still 'alive': report
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump may still face reckoning over Jan. 6 attack with 8 civil suits still 'alive': report

Raw Story  

While Donald Trump has successfully evaded legal accountability so far over his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, that doesn’t mean the incoming president won’t find himself in court over the matter. Eight civil lawsuits accusing Trump of inciting MAGA followers to storm the Capitol are “still alive and moving forward” as they work their way …

Trump seeks to have $464 million civil fraud ruling quashed for the 'good of the country'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump seeks to have $464 million civil fraud ruling quashed for the 'good of the country'

Firstpost  

Trump’s lawyers filed a letter Tuesday with New York attorney general Letitia James, who brought the proceeding against the president-elect for manipulating his assets when applying for loans and insurances Donald Trump has sought to have a civil judgment against him for fraud and a $464 million penalty set aside “for the greater good of the country” as he prepares …

US judge dismisses 2020 election fraud, stolen classified documents cases against Donald Trump
4 weeks, 1 day ago

US judge dismisses 2020 election fraud, stolen classified documents cases against Donald Trump

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: A US federal judge overseeing the case that alleged former president Donald illegally sought to overturn the 2020 election, has agreed to dismiss the charges following a request from special counsel Jack Smith, local media reported. Smith also told a US court of appeals that the special prosecutors are withdrawing their challenge against an earlier dismissial of the case …

Trump still facing flood of lawsuits with no help from the Supreme Court: report
1 month ago

Trump still facing flood of lawsuits with no help from the Supreme Court: report

Raw Story  

Just because Donald Trump won re-election doesn't mean his legal problems will go up in a puff of smoke with a big assist from the conservative Supreme Court. However, as Bloomberg is reporting, after Trump returns to the Oval Office, he will still have to deal with a handful of civil suits that are beyond the reach of the nation's …

Trump elected president: What happens to the court cases against him?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump elected president: What happens to the court cases against him?

Al Jazeera  

From January 6 to Stormy Daniels, can Trump now expect presidential immunity from charges? As Trump prepares to be sworn into office in January, here are the main charge sheets that could now be hidden away at the back of a dusty drawer in the Oval Office: Federal charges Trump faces two separate federal cases over his alleged interference in …

Donald Trump is back as president: What happens to the criminal, civil cases against him?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump is back as president: What happens to the criminal, civil cases against him?

Firstpost  

Donald Trump has returned to the White House despite facing multiple criminal charges in both federal and state courts. With four major prosecutions ranging from election interference to classified documents, Trump’s re-election raises questions about how his legal cases will progress The mugshot of Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump is displayed on screens at a campaign …

Here’s what the election results mean for Trump’s legal problems
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Here’s what the election results mean for Trump’s legal problems

Raw Story  

Now that President elect Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the 2024 election, Politico has done a rundown of what it means for the multiple criminal charges that have been leveled against him. In short, Politico finds that Trump "is now his own judge and jury, insulated from the criminal consequences he might have faced without the legal force field …

Election Law Battle Looms as Republicans and Democrats Prepare for Legal Battles Over 2024 Election Results
2 months ago

Election Law Battle Looms as Republicans and Democrats Prepare for Legal Battles Over 2024 Election Results

Associated Press  

Republican and Democratic candidates are preparing for a potentially lengthy battle over the 2024 election results. Dozens of lawsuits that could set the stage for challenges after the votes are counted are already playing out in courts across the country. While partisan battles over voting rules have long been part of presidential campaigns, election litigation has soared in recent years. …

Mounting Election Lawsuits Cast a Shadow over the 2024 Election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mounting Election Lawsuits Cast a Shadow over the 2024 Election

Associated Press  

The Supreme Court's involvement in the 2000 presidential election has raised concerns about the role of judges in postelection disputes. With more than 60 unsuccessful lawsuits challenging the 2020 election results, the possibility of court rulings affecting the outcome of the 2024 election cannot be ignored. However, the standard to overturn an election is extremely high, making it unlikely that …

Former Trump lawyer punches major hole in plan to contest the 2024 election
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Trump lawyer punches major hole in plan to contest the 2024 election

Raw Story  

In a deep dive into plans by pro-Donald Trump lawyers to flood the courts with lawsuits and challenges should their man lose to Vice President Kamala Harris in November, one former White House and Trump lawyer claimed there is a major flaw they will have to deal with. As the New York Times is reporting, conservative lawyers have already filed …

'Sleeper case' could severely weaken Trump efforts to undo an election loss in November
3 months, 1 week ago

'Sleeper case' could severely weaken Trump efforts to undo an election loss in November

Raw Story  

A long-dormant lawsuit seeking to limit Donald Trump's efforts to overturn a potential election loss has finally begun to show signs of life again. The lawsuit was originally filed in the days following the 2020 election and has moved slowly through the federal courts in Washington, D.C., while an appeals court considered his claims of presidential immunity from civil lawsuits, …

Donald Trump and civil lawsuits: Can they bring accountability?
4 months ago

Donald Trump and civil lawsuits: Can they bring accountability?

Slate  

Former President Donald J Trump keeps figuring out ways to escape criminal liability. But Trump has seen less success defending himself in civil courtrooms - including two judgments against him in defamation cases brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. On this episode of our series “The Law According to Trump,” is the civil court path to holding Trump to account …

Trump lawyers in lawsuits claiming he won 2020 election are getting punished for abusing courts
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump lawyers in lawsuits claiming he won 2020 election are getting punished for abusing courts

Salon  

Over the past four years, U.S. courts and state bar associations have taken action to protect the integrity of the U.S. judicial system by penalizing attorneys who filed meritless lawsuits claiming – without evidence – that the 2020 presidential election results were invalid. Judge Linda Parker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan acted first, ruling …

Trump faces Supreme Court immunity test as ‘hush money’ trial continues
8 months ago

Trump faces Supreme Court immunity test as ‘hush money’ trial continues

Al Jazeera  

More witness testimony in New York as top court decides if Trump can be prosecuted in separate federal election case. Former United States President Donald Trump faces legal tests in New York and Washington on Thursday in two separate cases that hang over his campaign to return to the Oval Office in the November election. “The judge isn’t allowing me …

Lawsuits over voting in multiple states create shadow war for the 2024 election
8 months ago

Lawsuits over voting in multiple states create shadow war for the 2024 election

LA Times  

A ballot is handed to a voter, far right, in Warren, Mich., in February. “He has said that this is something the RNC should do year-round.” Democrats and legal experts are warning about how the lawsuits might overwhelm election officials and undermine voter confidence in the balloting results. She said part of the reason for the flurry of lawsuits was …

A crush of lawsuits over voting in multiple states is creating a shadow war for the 2024 election
8 months ago

A crush of lawsuits over voting in multiple states is creating a shadow war for the 2024 election

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — As President Joe Biden and Donald Trump step up their campaigning in swing states, a quieter battle is taking place in the shadows of their White House rematch. In this election cycle, the RNC’s legal team has been involved in more than 80 lawsuits in 23 states, said Alvarez, the RNC spokesperson. She said part of the reason …

Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case
8 months ago

Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump lost a bid Thursday to pause a string of lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack, while the former president fights his 2020 election interference criminal case in Washington. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington denied defense lawyers’ request to put the civil cases seeking to hold Trump responsible for the Jan. 6, …

Inside Donald Trump’s lawsuits: One disgraced ex-president, four trials
8 months, 1 week ago

Inside Donald Trump’s lawsuits: One disgraced ex-president, four trials

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A New York ‘catch and kill’ scheme involving …

Trump demands multiple Jan. 6 lawsuits against him be halted until after Jack Smith trial
9 months ago

Trump demands multiple Jan. 6 lawsuits against him be halted until after Jack Smith trial

Raw Story  

Donald Trump is trying to put on hold several January 6 lawsuits against him until his pending criminal trial is concluded, CNN reported Wednesday. But in a filing, Trump argued that proceeding with those cases could tip off prosecutors about his trial strategy in the criminal January 6 case being brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith. “President Trump …

Trump claims 2024 will be rigged, putting Republican turnout at risk
9 months ago

Trump claims 2024 will be rigged, putting Republican turnout at risk

Live Mint  

After making years of unfounded claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him, Donald Trump is dialing up warnings that there could be an even bigger theft this time around, a tactic that threatens to complicate Republican turnout efforts. In the last presidential contest, Republicans fell far behind Democrats on those sorts of turnout initiatives, in large part …

Nakedly partisan Supreme Court lets Trump dance above the law
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nakedly partisan Supreme Court lets Trump dance above the law

Raw Story  

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court decided to hear Donald Trump’s claim that he — or any president — is immune from criminal prosecution. Given that SCOTUS decided Bush v. Gore in a matter of days, deciding the 2000 presidential election in Bush’s favor, the Supreme Court’s delay on Trump’s behalf appears intentional. Justice Clarence Thomas apparently did not recuse himself …

US Federal Judge Defers Donald Trump’s March Trial Over Bid To Overturn 2020 Election
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US Federal Judge Defers Donald Trump’s March Trial Over Bid To Overturn 2020 Election

ABP News  

A federal judge in Washington has formally deferred Donald Trump's March trial on allegations of trying to disrupt the 2020 election, while a major legal appeal from the former president remains unresolved in court, news agency Associated Press reported. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan postponed the March 4 trial date in the lawsuit brought by Justice Department special …

Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial

LA Times  

Former President Trump attends the civil fraud trial of the Trump Organization in New York on Dec. 7. “I’m being persecuted by someone running for office, and I think you have to go outside the bounds.” Judge Arthur Engoron — who earlier denied Trump’s extraordinary request to give his own closing statement — let him continue almost uninterrupted for what …

Trump’s lawyers tell Supreme Court to stay out of immunity dispute in 2020 election case for now
1 year ago

Trump’s lawyers tell Supreme Court to stay out of immunity dispute in 2020 election case for now

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to stand down from a dispute over whether he can be prosecuted on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Special counsel Jack Smith’s team last week urged the nation’s high court to take up and quickly consider Trump’s claims that he enjoys …

The financial cost of Trump’s election lies is now nearly $1bn
1 year ago

The financial cost of Trump’s election lies is now nearly $1bn

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The financial toll of airing lies and bogus conspiracy theories …

Donald Trump no longer immune from civil lawsuits over 6th January Capitol attack, says US appeals court
1 year ago

Donald Trump no longer immune from civil lawsuits over 6th January Capitol attack, says US appeals court

Hindustan Times  

The former US president Donald Trump has lost his bid to avoid civil lawsuits over his role in inciting the 6 January 2021 attack on the Capitol by his supporters. Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the media during the third day of his civil fraud trial in New York on October 4, 2023. A US federal appeals court …

Donald Trump can be sued for Jan 6 Capitol riots, US court says
1 year ago

Donald Trump can be sued for Jan 6 Capitol riots, US court says

Hindustan Times  

A US federal appeals court ruled Friday that former president Donald Trump can be sued over the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol that saw his supporters attempt to thwart certification of his election loss to Joe Biden. Trump's legal team had argued that, as president, he had immunity for his actions, including comments telling his supporters to …

Trump suffers major set-back in Jan. 6 civil suits
1 year ago

Trump suffers major set-back in Jan. 6 civil suits

Raw Story  

An appeals court ruled Friday that former President Donald Trump can be sued for his role in inciting the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. In a short release announcing the decision, Judges Sri Srinivasan, Greg Katsas, and Judith Rogers affirmed the order of a lower district court that denied a motion to dismiss litigation against Trump. This civil …

Lawsuits against Trump over the Jan. 6 riot can move forward, an appeals court rules
1 year ago

Lawsuits against Trump over the Jan. 6 riot can move forward, an appeals court rules

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lawsuits against Donald Trump over the U.S. Capitol riot can move forward, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday, rejecting the former president’s bid to dismiss the cases accusing him of inciting the violent mob on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump has said he can’t be sued over the riot that left dozens of police officers injured, arguing that …

Trump's $250M civil fraud trial will stretch into next year: report
1 year ago

Trump's $250M civil fraud trial will stretch into next year: report

Raw Story  

Judge Arthur Engoron wants to issue a ruling in former President Donald Trump’s fraud case in January, just a few weeks after arguments in the lengthy civil court trial conclude, according to a new report. Engoron announced Thursday that closing arguments have been set for Jan. 11 in New York City and that his ruling will come “a few weeks …

Colorado judge rejects bid to disqualify Trump from ballot for insurrection
1 year, 1 month ago

Colorado judge rejects bid to disqualify Trump from ballot for insurrection

Raw Story  

On Friday evening, a state judge in Colorado rejected a lawsuit seeking to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment, according to Politico's Kyle Cheney. Judge Sarah B. Wallace dismissed the case, and ordered Secretary of State Jena Griswold, technically a defendant in the case, to place Trump on the primary ballot for the 2024 …

The One Set of Trump Lawsuits That Should Just Not Be Happening
1 year, 1 month ago

The One Set of Trump Lawsuits That Should Just Not Be Happening

Slate  

Last week, prosecutors wrapped up their arguments in the civil trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James against Donald Trump for fraudulent business practices on the part of the Trump Organization. His view is that the so-called insurrection clause trials over Donald Trump’s eligibility to remain on the ballot risk similar politicization and blowback. I mean, there are …

Trump turns his fraud trial into a campaign stop as he seeks to capitalize on his legal woes
1 year, 2 months ago

Trump turns his fraud trial into a campaign stop as he seeks to capitalize on his legal woes

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s court appearances are no longer distractions from his campaign to return to the White House. “It’s a witch hunt and a disgrace.” Former President Donald Trump speaks with journalists during a midday break from court proceedings in New York, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. “Every day is a day on the stump, whether it’s in Iowa, …

Here’s where all the cases against Trump stand as he campaigns for a return to the White House
1 year, 2 months ago

Here’s where all the cases against Trump stand as he campaigns for a return to the White House

Associated Press  

The civil fraud trial that kicked off against Donald Trump this week in a New York courtroom is just one of many legal problems facing the former president as he campaigns for a return to the White House. ELECTION INTERFERENCE Smith’s second case against Trump was unveiled in August when the former president was indicted on felony charges for working …

What's at stake in civil fraud case against Donald Trump? Explained
1 year, 2 months ago

What's at stake in civil fraud case against Donald Trump? Explained

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump and his family business are set to face trial in New York on Monday to determine how much they owe in penalties after a judge found they inflated the former U.S. president’s assets by billions of dollars to secure more favorable loan and insurance terms. Former US president Donald Trump Here is a look at the case brought …

'Whole case is shame': Trump says will be in courtroom for New York fraud trial
1 year, 2 months ago

'Whole case is shame': Trump says will be in courtroom for New York fraud trial

India Today  

With control over some of his most prized real estate holdings in jeopardy, former President Donald Trump says he will make a rare, voluntary trip to court in New York on Monday for the start of a civil trial in a lawsuit that already has resulted in a judge ruling that he committed fraud in his business dealings. Trump lashed …

Donald Trump's last-minute legal challenge threatens to disrupt New York fraud trial against him
1 year, 3 months ago

Donald Trump's last-minute legal challenge threatens to disrupt New York fraud trial against him

Hindustan Times  

A last-minute legal challenge by Donald Trump's lawyers could disrupt a trial scheduled for next month in the New York attorney general's business fraud lawsuit against the former president and his company. Among the issues raised by Trump's lawyers were Engoron's terse refusal to grant their recent request for a three-week trial delay, which he ruled as “completely without merit,” …

Donald Trump’s last-minute legal challenge could disrupt New York fraud trial
1 year, 3 months ago

Donald Trump’s last-minute legal challenge could disrupt New York fraud trial

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A last-minute legal challenge by Donald Trump ’s lawyers could disrupt a trial scheduled for next month in the New York attorney general’s business fraud lawsuit against the former president and his company. Among the issues raised by Trump’s lawyers were Engoron’s terse refusal to grant their recent request for a three-week trial delay, which he ruled …

"Necessary to defend our republic": Republicans sue to keep Trump off ballot in battleground state
1 year, 3 months ago

"Necessary to defend our republic": Republicans sue to keep Trump off ballot in battleground state

Salon  

Washington-based ethics watchdog Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics filed a lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of a small group of voters — including former elected Republican officeholders — aiming to keep former President Donald Trump off of Colorado's 2024 ballot. The lawsuit "is necessary to defend our republic both today and in the future," CREW President Noah Bookbinder told ABC News. …

How much legal jeopardy is Donald Trump in?
1 year, 4 months ago

How much legal jeopardy is Donald Trump in?

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump is facing, by some counts, around 20 criminal investigations and civil lawsuits. Previously, the most public investigation into Mr Trump’s efforts to overturn the election was an 18-month probe by the House of Representatives’ January 6th committee. Some experts believe that Mr Trump’s notorious leaked phone call to Georgia’s secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, in which the former …

Trump election interference case: What happens next?
1 year, 4 months ago

Trump election interference case: What happens next?

Al Jazeera  

Former US president has pleaded not guilty to charges, but case could affect his 2024 re-election campaign. Trump, who has denied all wrongdoing, remains the top Republican contender in the 2024 presidential nomination race, and the election case is expected to create further scheduling headaches as the break-neck GOP primary season approaches. Here’s what happens next in Trump’s election interference …

US Justice Department says Trump can be sued for January 6
1 year, 9 months ago

US Justice Department says Trump can be sued for January 6

Al Jazeera  

The former president has argued for presidential immunity in cases that seek to link his actions to the 2021 Capitol riot. The United States Justice Department has issued a brief saying former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic legislators over the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. The Justice Department …

Lawsuit is latest evidence of bogus ‘stolen election’ claims
1 year, 10 months ago

Lawsuit is latest evidence of bogus ‘stolen election’ claims

Associated Press  

Two years after former President Donald Trump’s false claims about widespread election fraud sparked an attack on the U.S. Capitol, more evidence is piling up that those who spread the misinformation knew it was false. The latest revelation that people spreading Trump’s false claims knew there was no evidence to support them comes from a court filing in a defamation …

Judge fines Trump, lawyer for ‘frivolous’ Clinton lawsuit
1 year, 11 months ago

Judge fines Trump, lawyer for ‘frivolous’ Clinton lawsuit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A Florida judge sanctioned former President Donald Trump and one of his attorneys, ordering them to pay nearly $1 million for filing what he said was a bogus lawsuit against Trump’s 2016 rival Hillary Clinton and others. In a blistering filing on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a “pattern of abuse of …

Trump, lawyers ordered to pay $1 million over lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
1 year, 11 months ago

Trump, lawyers ordered to pay $1 million over lawsuit against Hillary Clinton

India Today  

Former US President Donald Trump and his team of lawyers have been ordered to pay nearly one million dollars in sanctions for suing Hillary Clinton over claims that the 2016 election was rigged. A US district court judge, who dismissed Trump's lawsuit in September last year, said sanctions were needed because Trump "exhibited a pattern of misusing the courts to …

It's not just Trump: A sobering new report chronicles the extensive GOP war on democracy
1 year, 11 months ago

It's not just Trump: A sobering new report chronicles the extensive GOP war on democracy

Raw Story  

In the days after the Capitol riot of January 6, 2021, there was widespread hope across Beltway media that the violence of that day would cool the Donald Trump-fueled Republican hostility towards democracy. Four out of five Americans believe Trump acted "unethically or illegally" in trying to steal the 2020 election and nearly 70% say January 6 was a crisis …

Trump pushes for immunity from lawsuits relating to January 6
2 years ago

Trump pushes for immunity from lawsuits relating to January 6

Al Jazeera  

Lawyers for the former United States president argue that he was acting in his official capacity ahead of the deadly US Capitol attack. Donald Trump should be immune from civil lawsuits over last year’s siege on the United States Capitol by his supporters, a lawyer for the former president told a federal appeals court on Wednesday. Democrats in Congress and …

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