Tom Fitton's advice got Trump arrested Trump could have avoided charges if he listened to his lawyers. He trusted Judicial Watch activist instead Salon · Jun 17, 2023
Editorial: Too much is at stake in Trump case for Judge Cannon to preside. She should recuse The last time U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon ruled on a case involving Donald Trump and his alleged hoarding of classified documents, the dressing-down from appellate judges above her was stern and blunt. Chicago Tribune · Jun 17, 2023
Trump's legal travails anger some GOP voters, but that doesn't guarantee that they'll vote for him Some Republican-leaning voters in early-voting states say they are angry about President Donald Trump’s indictment on charges that he mishandled classified documents The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023
Takeaways from the scathing report on Minneapolis police after George Floyd's killing The Justice Department has issued a scathing assessment of Minneapolis police, alleging that racial discrimination and excessive force went unchecked before George Floyd’s killing because of inadequate oversight and an unwieldy process for investigating complaints The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Clark Neily: Regardless of Guilt, Trump Won't Go to Jail The constitutional lawyer and criminal justice reformer talks about our two-tier punishment system and deep-seated corruption at the Justice Department. Reason · Jun 16, 2023
Like Daniel Ellsberg, others who leaked US government secrets have been seen as traitors and heroes Daniel Ellsberg’s decision to leak the Pentagon Papers made him an instant hero to opponents and a traitor in the eyes of the White House The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Justice Department Finds 'Deeply Disturbing' and Illegal Policing in Minneapolis Minneapolis police used gratuitous force, discriminated against black and Native American residents, and retaliated against people exercising their First Amendment rights. Reason · Jun 16, 2023
DOJ report finds systemic patterns of abuse by the Minneapolis Police Department The Justice Department, city and police will begin negotiations to set the terms of a consent decree, which will bring federal oversight to police WEKU · Jun 16, 2023
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Justice Department finds pattern of discriminatory policing in Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Police Department routinely engaged in a pattern of racist and abusive behavior that deprives people of their constitutional rights, according to new findings of a Justice Department investigation initiated by the murder of George Floyd three years ago. Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Trump and his allies try to spin classified documents case with myths and misinformation Former President Donald Trump stuck to a familiar script at a campaign event held hours after he pleaded not guilty Tuesday in a federal court to 37 felony counts connected to his handling of classified documents. Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2023
Trump tries to flip it all on Biden The GOP's alleged hostility to the "Deep State" is nothing more than a set-up to co-opt state power for themselves Salon · Jun 16, 2023
Trump's "yes men" may be the end of him Trump is too narcissistic to see he's just being used by lawyers who tell him what he wants to hear Salon · Jun 16, 2023
Trump's promise of payback for prosecution follows years of attacking democratic traditions Donald Trump’s attacks on the justice system after his indictment on federal charges this week are the latest step in a now eight-year campaign by the former president and his allies against the traditions and institutions that have helped maintain American democracy The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 US attorney general in Minneapolis to share results of police department probe U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to announce the findings of a two-year investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department, prompted by the death of George Floyd
Miami Herald · Jun 15, 2023 Lawyer still representing Trump might be key witness in classified documents case MIAMI — When a federal magistrate judge imposed a “special condition” on Donald Trump’s bond that he could not communicate with witnesses in his classified documents case in Miami, the former president’s defense attorney objected and said that it would be “unworkable” because some of them still interact with Trump…
The New Daily · Jun 15, 2023 US Justice Department to investigate PGA Tour-LIV deal The US Justice Department will reportedly investigate the PGA Tour's planned merger with LIV Golf to check whether it violates antitrust law.
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 Justice Department looking into PGA Tour deal with LIV's Saudi backers, AP source says A person familiar with the matter says the Justice Department is looking into an agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf
Golf Monthly · Jun 15, 2023 Report: Department Of Justice To Review PGA Tour/PIF Merger The Justice Department is reportedly planning to review the merger between the PGA Tour and the PIF
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 U.S. attorney general to visit Minneapolis for 'civil rights matter' announcement Attorney General Merrick Garland is heading to Minneapolis to make an announcement in "a civil rights matter."
Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2023 What could a possible prison sentence for Donald Trump look like? As he faces 37 federal charges, does the former US president have a real chance of being handed a lengthy sentence?
The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023 What explains Donald Trump's enduring appeal with Republican voters? Donald Trump has once again been indicted, this time at the federal level for violating the Espionage Act and endangering US security in his handling of classified documents. Unsurprisingly, he maintains his innocence, accusing the Biden administration of “election interference at the highest level” and “weaponization of the Justice Department…
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment for document hoarders The outcome of past cases against defendants accused of hoarding classified documents looms as an ominous guidepost for the legal jeopardy Donald Trump could face
The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2023 Second Trump defamation trial brought by E Jean Carroll scheduled for January 2024 – as it happened Date set for $10m lawsuit brought by the New York writer who previously was awarded $5m for verdict against ex-president
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 Trump indictment timeline: How the ex-president’s second criminal case unfolded Ex-president Donald Trump was arrested on 37 federal charges over his handling of classified documents after leaving the White House