Expert: Smith needs Cannon to "butt out" Special counsel may need to push back on Trump-appointed judge for "crossing into" his lane, says Barb McQuade Salon · Aug 8, 2023
DOJ seeks to protect evidence in Jan. 6 charges against Trump - Roll Call Attorneys for Donald Trump explained Monday how they’ll protect evidence in the case connected to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Roll Call · Aug 7, 2023
Trump defense "not admissible in court" “It would subject him to cross-examination about all of his prior admissions,” warns ex-U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade Salon · Aug 1, 2023
Experts: Smith plays Cannon perfectly Judge Aileen Cannon set a May 2024 trial date — but it's not likely to stick Salon · Jul 24, 2023
Fake electors face "open and shut" case "Critiques are misconceived," experts say, arguing Michigan AG Dana Nessel's indictment "got it just right" Salon · Jul 19, 2023
Prof: Unsealed doc suggests more charges "The real story is what is left that is redacted,” says former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade Salon · Jul 6, 2023
Experts on fate of "made-up" SCOTUS case Professors push back on ex-solicitor general's claim that SCOTUS can be compelled to reexamine 303 Creative case Salon · Jul 3, 2023
Trump lawyers have "criminal exposure" "Trump's lawyers can be charged with conspiring to overturn the election results," ex-prosecutor says Salon · Jun 28, 2023
Experts: Trump new defense will blow up Trump's claim on Fox News "is not a valid legal defense," former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade says Salon · Jun 20, 2023
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
Expert: "Clinton socks" won't save Trump Trump's defense is futile since he's "charged with violating the Espionage Act, not the Presidential Records Act" Salon · Jun 15, 2023
Desperate GOP spins Trump indictment Rep. Jamie Raskin accused GOP of "trying to divide the country and undercut our legal system" Salon · Jun 9, 2023
Trump lawyers "in over their heads" "If you're Donald Trump tonight, you're realizing I got more or less a D-list legal team" Salon · Jun 9, 2023
Target letter a "stunning development" The letter is no surprise "based on public reporting about the evidence," says former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade Salon · Jun 8, 2023
Salon · Jun 7, 2023 Meadows testimony kept secret from Trump Meadows' testimony before special counsel's grand jury seems to have been "kept secret from Trump team"
Salon · Jun 1, 2023 Audio "fatally undermines" Trump defense Audio could make Trump's declassification claims "irrelevant" because "it would still be a crime," expert says
Salon · May 25, 2023 "Game over" if Meadows flips on Trump "I can think of no witness who would be more important," says former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade
Salon · May 24, 2023 Trump lawyers are "feeling desperate" Letter to AG Merrick Garland suggests "Trump's lawyers believe an indictment is coming soon," says Barb McQuade
Salon · May 16, 2023 Expert fact-checks Trump's Durham hype "Don't fall for it," warns former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade
Salon · May 8, 2023 Ex-prosecutor rips Trump's "cowardice" Experts say Trump no-showing the trial may backfire with the jury
Salon · Apr 26, 2023 Expert: Carroll's case will be powerful But "her cross-examination could be an ordeal,” experts warn
Salon · Apr 24, 2023 Trump lawyer "totally outmaneuvered" Attorney Joe Tacopina is trying to get the judge in E. Jean Carroll case to revisit an issue he already decided
Salon · Apr 19, 2023 Experts: Fox may have to pay a lot more "That will allow Smartmatic to demand a commensurate amount to settle the case," said ex-U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade
Salon · Apr 18, 2023 Expert: Next Trump trial may be "fatal" Despite focus on criminal probes, E. Jean Carroll's rape and defamation lawsuit could be even more damaging
Salon · Apr 17, 2023 Fox settlement talks signal "weakness" Fox may be trying to stop "negative headlines and limit the precedent this might set in the future," professor says