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Former prosecutor pursued by Trump calls for crackdown on election lies: ‘Lying can be held to account’

Andrew Weissmann argues for new law to hold political liars like US president accountable for harming democracy

The Guardian - US

Trump Adds 3 More Names to the List of Enemies He Wants the Justice Department To Prosecute

"There was tremendous criminal activity," the president averred, urging unspecified charges against former Special Counsel Jack Smith, former FBI lawyer Andrew Weissmann, and former Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.

Reason

Trump Probing Jack Smith Could Expose Evidence In Open Court, Warns Ex-Prosecutor

Former Department of Justice lawyer Andrew Weissmann says a civil investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith could unintentionally offer a public forum to revisit evidence against Donald Trump—something the president has long tried to avoid.

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Former DOJ Prosecutor Lays Out '3 Scenarios' That Explain Trump Admin's Epstein Files Fiasco

A former DOJ prosecutor warned that the Trump administration's mishandling of the Epstein case points to deep dysfunction, offering three explanations ranging from deception to incompetence.

Latin Times

Justice Department suggests federal agencies are free to blacklist law firm despite judge's order

The Justice Department has suggested to federal agencies they're free to blacklist a law firm targeted by President Donald Trump despite a judge’s ruling that halted enforcement of an executive order meant to punish it

The Independent UK

Americans are beginning to fear dissent. That’s exactly what Trump wants

Attacks on the pillars of civil society are chilling speech. But American democracy was built on criticism

The Guardian - US

Two law firms targeted by Trump sue over executive orders that sought to punish them

Two prominent law firms targeted by the White House are filing lawsuits over virtually identical executive orders, pushing back over edicts meant to punish them over their association with attorneys who have previously investigated President Donald Trump

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Trump sued by two law firms as another makes deal to avoid being targeted

Jenner & Block and WilmerHale seek to stop executive orders that would halt business with government

The Guardian - US

Next Up: Jenner and Block

Are you getting the message yet? Kiss the ring! And throw in some cash while you're at it. Or Our Leader will destroy you. Do not cross him - he has the entirety of the executive power of the United States at his disposal.

Reason

Former US Attorney Flags 'Disturbing' Trump Change to Intelligence Community That 'May Fly Under The Radar'

The removal of Democrats from the Private and Civil Liberties Board has rendered to oversight board inoperable

Latin Times

Interference review – team behind the Mueller Report describe the 2016 political maelstrom

Special counsel prosecutors who investigated Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election set things straight

The Guardian - US

Trump delay made jail "much more likely"

The delay also keeps the case out of the Supreme Court before election, says former prosecutor Andrew Weissmann

Salon

Experts shoot down Trump's delay bid

Trump's lawyers argue a delay would "mitigate the asserted conflicts and appearances of impropriety" by judge

Salon

Cannon goes "Project 2025" for Trump

Jack Smith can not only appeal her decision but “ask the court to replace Cannon as the judge on this case”

Salon

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Expert: SCOTUS ruling worse than thought

Under Supreme Court ruling, prosecutors can't use evidence of "official" conduct to try "unofficial" acts

Salon

Experts: Secret Stone tape "chilling"

Stone's claim about judges "must be causing the United States Marshals significant concern," says Andrew Weissmann

Salon

Trump faces "challenging" release terms

Trump may have trouble with rule against “associating with criminals" since so many allies have been convicted

Salon

Experts pan Cannon's "outrageous" bias

Judge Cannon has appeared confused by basic legal concepts and indulged the Trump defense team's wildest arguments

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The Independent UK

Trump team claims Michael Cohen ‘collapsed’ under cross-examination but is that really the case?

While Trump allies claim the former fixer’s credibility was undermined, legal experts play down the significance of a ‘critical call’ at the center of defense attacks

Salon

Trump defense needed Cohen "knockout"

Defense attorney Todd Blanche painted Trump's former fixer as a self-interested liar, but Cohen also landed punches

Salon

Prof: DA gouges Trump's Cohen strategy

Cohen's testimony shows he "had access to Trump almost without restriction," law professor says

Salon

Experts: Hicks' testimony "devastating"

Hicks testified that the former president was happy that Stormy Daniels' story did not come out before the election

Salon

Expert notes "oddity" in Trump trial

Trump defense attorney Susan Necheles is well respected, but she appears to be sidelined so far

Salon

Trump tries "planted evidence" defense

The Trump team's latest defense tactic is "the last refuge of a scoundrel," says ex-prosecutor Andrew Weissmann

Salon

Expert: DA sunk Trump's Cohen strategy

The testimony was “so powerful” that the public should “recalibrate” how it views the case, argues Andrew Weissmann

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