Donald Trump will surely land in Rikers Island jail if he keeps trying the patience of the judge
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump will surely land in Rikers Island jail if he keeps trying the patience of the judge

Hindustan Times  

Legal expert Neama Rahmani has stated that former President Donald Trump could be sent to Rikers Island, the largest jail in New York City, if he violates another gag order. Legal expert Neama Rahmani warns that former President Donald Trump could face jail time if he violates another gag order, potentially inciting mass protests and "civil unrest." And there are a significant percentage of American people that believe that Trump is being treated unfairly and railroaded by our criminal justice system.But just the images or videos of him in custody, I mean that would really be something else.” Despite Judge Merchan’s stern warning and consideration of jail time, he expressed reluctance, calling, “The last thing I want to do is put you in jail. Rahmani suggested that imprisonment might further boost Trump’s poll numbers, stating, “It’s never happened, you know, a former president, and maybe the next president, being jailed.” “But Trump is an enigma every time he’s indicted.

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Judge directs NYC to develop plan for possible federal takeover of Rikers Island jail
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Judge directs NYC to develop plan for possible federal takeover of Rikers Island jail

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A federal judge on Wednesday directed New York City officials to begin developing a plan for a possible federal takeover of Rikers Island, following a hearing in Manhattan in a long-running case over abuse, mismanagement and other chronic problems at one of the nation’s largest and most notorious jails. U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain stopped short …

'Wow': Analyst says Trump's latest hush money courthouse rant may have violated gag order
7 months ago

'Wow': Analyst says Trump's latest hush money courthouse rant may have violated gag order

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump may have violated his gag order Monday when he spoke to reporters outside his criminal hush money trial, according a political analyst. Washington Post reporter Aaron Blake raised concerns about Trump's statement regarding Robert Costello, the defense witness whose questionable courtroom antics saw Justice Juan Merchan clear the courtroom so he could chastise him. Trump has …

Donald Trump asks New York’s high court to intervene in fight over gag order in hush money trial
7 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump asks New York’s high court to intervene in fight over gag order in hush money trial

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump is seeking to have New York’s highest court intervene in his fight over a gag order that has seen him fined $10,000 and threatened with jail for violating a ban on commenting about witnesses, jurors and others connected to his hush money criminal trial. “President Trump has filed a notice to appeal the unconstitutional and …

Donald Trump faces jail threat over gag order as prosecutors zero in on transactions at heart of the case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump faces jail threat over gag order as prosecutors zero in on transactions at heart of the case

The Hindu  

Donald Trump returns to his hush money trial on May 7 facing a threat of jail time for additional gag order violations as prosecutors gear up to summon big-name witnesses in the final weeks of the case. Stormy Daniels, the porn actor who has said she had a sexual encounter with Mr. Trump, and Michael Cohen, the former lawyer of …

Rikers Island ‘prepared’ for Trump if former president jailed, insists New York mayor
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rikers Island ‘prepared’ for Trump if former president jailed, insists New York mayor

The Independent  

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Trump walks right up to the line on gag order by commenting on next witness
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump walks right up to the line on gag order by commenting on next witness

Raw Story  

Donald Trump tested the limits of his gag order after New York justice Juan Merchan put him on notice that jail could be next. The former president is prohibited by court order from publicly commenting on witnesses and jurors in his hush money trial, and the judge is not requiring prosecutors to provide advance notice of witnesses because Trump's lawyers …

Trump says he will go to jail over gag order: ‘I’ll do that sacrifice’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump says he will go to jail over gag order: ‘I’ll do that sacrifice’

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 Donald Trump has said he would rather face jail time …

Trump could see jail for gag order violations: ‘Fines are not serving as a deterrent’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump could see jail for gag order violations: ‘Fines are not serving as a deterrent’

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. New York Justice Juan Merchan warned Mr Trump on Monday that jail remains “truly …

'This court will have to consider a jail sanction': Judge Merchan puts Trump on notice
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'This court will have to consider a jail sanction': Judge Merchan puts Trump on notice

Raw Story  

Judge Juan Merchan on Monday put former President Donald Trump on notice that he really could face jail time if he keeps violating his gag order against attacking witnesses and jurors in his hush-money trial. As reported by legal reporter Adam Klasfeld, Merchan issued the warning after having found Trump in contempt of court for the 10th time for violating …

Trump team hatching 'jailbreak' strategy to keep judge from locking him up: report
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump team hatching 'jailbreak' strategy to keep judge from locking him up: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's team is scrambling to keep him out of jail if the former president keeps running his mouth about his criminal trial. New York Judge Juan Merchan found the ex-president in contempt of court Tuesday and fined him $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order, and Trump's allies and advisers are hatching a plan to keep him out of …

Judge slaps Trump with $9K in fines — and warns 'jail may be a necessary punishment'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge slaps Trump with $9K in fines — and warns 'jail may be a necessary punishment'

Raw Story  

New York Judge Juan Merchan has ruled in the dispute over whether former President Donald Trump violated the gag order in the Manhattan hush money trial. What's more, as flagged by legal reporter Adam Klasfeld, Merchan warned Trump that he could be incarcerated if he continues to flout his gag order. Merchan said that New York state law does not …

Contempt ruling could cost Trump his bail in every criminal case: expert
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Contempt ruling could cost Trump his bail in every criminal case: expert

Raw Story  

Former federal prosecutor and legal analyst Glenn Kirschner warned that if Judge Juan Merchan decides Donald Trump violated his gag order, it could have knock-on consequences in all of his criminal cases. The minute Justice Merchan holds Donald Trump in contempt in violation of the laws of New York, that will represent a violation of his release conditions in all …

Trump 'desperately wants to avoid jail' despite bluster over gag order: insiders
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump 'desperately wants to avoid jail' despite bluster over gag order: insiders

Raw Story  

This week Donald Trump will likely face the consequences of his actions when Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan will rule on sanctions against the former president for violating his gag order regarding disparaging witnesses and jurors in the Stormy Daniels hush money trial. According to a report from the New York Times by Maggie Haberman and Jonah E. Bromwich, there is …

Time for Judge Chutkan to jail Trump if he defies gag order once more: former prosecutor
1 year ago

Time for Judge Chutkan to jail Trump if he defies gag order once more: former prosecutor

Raw Story  

According to one former federal prosecutor, it is finally time for Judge Tanya Chutkan to put some bite into her attempts to keep Donald Trump from trying to intimidate witnesses and courtroom personnel by plopping him in jail to get his attention. In an interview with Newsweek, former prosecutor Neama Rahmani claimed the former president has been the recipient of …

Trump gag order reinstated in federal Jan 6 case
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump gag order reinstated in federal Jan 6 case

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 judge in Donald Trump’s federal election interference case has …

Federal judge will hear arguments on potential takeover of New York City’s troubled jail system
1 year, 4 months ago

Federal judge will hear arguments on potential takeover of New York City’s troubled jail system

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A federal judge agreed Thursday to begin a process that could wrest control of New York City’s troubled jail system from Mayor Eric Adams and place a court-appointed outside authority in charge of Rikers Island. At a hearing in federal court in Manhattan, U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain said the latest reports of violence and dysfunction …

Trump should be detained pre-trial due to latest threats: experts
1 year, 4 months ago

Trump should be detained pre-trial due to latest threats: experts

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Thursday during his Jan. 6 election conspiracy case arraignment was admonished by a magistrate judge not to commit any crimes while he awaits trial. Trump posted on Friday that “IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I’M COMING AFTER YOU!” Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner wrote on his social media account that “In case you wonder why I’ve been …

Should Trump go to jail? The 2024 election could become a referendum on that question
1 year, 4 months ago

Should Trump go to jail? The 2024 election could become a referendum on that question

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The 2024 election will determine whether Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump has made the legal issues a big focus of his campaign and from our standpoint, it’s messaging that works.” The combined 78 state and federal charges against Trump are already dominating his stump speeches as he seeks to portray himself as the victim …

New York City should be held in contempt over conditions in Rikers Island jail, federal monitor says
1 year, 5 months ago

New York City should be held in contempt over conditions in Rikers Island jail, federal monitor says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A court-appointed monitor is urging a judge to begin contempt proceedings against New York City over conditions at the troubled Rikers Island jail complex, setting the stage for a potential federal takeover of the jail system in the nation’s most populous city. In a report filed Monday in Manhattan federal court, the monitor said the city had …

Trump's big mouth is getting him into 'deeper trouble' and could get him incarcerated: legal expert
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump's big mouth is getting him into 'deeper trouble' and could get him incarcerated: legal expert

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump cannot help himself when it comes to making inflammatory comments about his own legal jeopardy, and former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Saland argued on Tuesday that could send him to jail. Appearing on CNN, Saland said that Trump's habit of incriminating himself in public statements -- as well as his attacks on judges, prosecutors, and …

Trump is 'very aware' he 'could end up in jail': biographer
2 years ago

Trump is 'very aware' he 'could end up in jail': biographer

Raw Story  

During an appearance on MSNBC on Sunday morning, one of Donald Trump's biographers claimed the former president is likely very aware that he is living under the cloud of going to jail as the multiple investigations into his conduct close in on him. "This guy, Donald Trump, has for the last few weeks has been staring down the barrel of …

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