Experts: Cannon order signals "bad news" Cannon's refusal to rule out Presidential Records Act defense may lead to "worse outcome" for Jack Smith at trial Salon · Apr 6, 2024
‘Everything is possible’: a worrying new book explores the danger of disinformation In Attack from Within, ex-national security prosecutor Barbara McQuade looks at the history of how lies are widely spread The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2024
Dem calls for probe of Trump "bribes" "This is an enormous grift, this is a violation of the Constitution," says Rep. Robert Garcia Salon · Jan 5, 2024
Rudy attacks defamed women, sued again The "clever" lawsuit may land Giuliani in jail if he violates court order, former prosecutor warns Salon · Dec 19, 2023
SCOTUS ruling could derail Trump cases Trump may try to “leverage” court's examination of unrelated Jan. 6 case to delay criminal trial, expert says Salon · Dec 14, 2023
Ex-lawyer: Trump may be jailed for post Trump's Truth Social repost is "much like what he did on Jan. 6," says former White House attorney Ty Cobb Salon · Nov 15, 2023
Top Trump allies facing charges lose lawyers after failing to pay legal bills Steve Bannon, Rudy Giuliani and Mike Lindell who pushed various false claims about 2020 election face six- and seven-figure bills The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2023
Meadows could be Smith's smoking gun Meadows testified before a federal grand jury three times this year after being granted immunity, ABC reports Salon · Oct 26, 2023
Smith could access "trove of secrets" Trump's disclosure of attorney communications could be "explosive," warns Barb McQuade Salon · Oct 13, 2023
Trump's classified documents trial date is set. What to know about this complex case The legal complexities tied to former President Donald Trump's classified documents case are unique and the judge's lack of experience in such a case could contribute to lingering delays, lawyers say. WEKU · Jul 21, 2023
What’s going to happen when Donald Trump shows up for his arraignment? The former president is facing 37 federal criminal charges – what can we expect to see on his first day in court? The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2023
Trump’s allies attempt to undermine prosecutors endangering his 2024 bid Ex-prosecutors express criticism as key Republican allies attempt to derail investigations into former president The Guardian - US · May 17, 2023
Trump’s verbal assaults pose risks to prosecutors and could fuel violence Trump has resorted to ‘incendiary rhetoric’ to deter investigations and to rile up his base, experts say, and shows no sign of letting up The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2023
Trump’s legal woes pick up speed as Republican 2024 race heats up The ex-president faces four criminal investigations that are gaining momentum, raising the odds he will face charges, ex-federal prosecutors say The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2023
The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2023 Scott Perry battles DoJ over work with Trump allies to overturn 2020 election The far-right congressman is invoking a constitutional clause that allows him to block access to his phone
Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023 Trump grand juror stirs uproar by hinting at panel’s discussions The forewoman of the special grand jury investigating Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn Georgia’s election results has complicated the work of prosecutors with a series of surprisingly frank media interviews but is unlikely to get any potential cases thrown out.
Salon · Nov 30, 2022 Experts: Trump faces court reckoning “I think Trump is likely to be charged in Georgia and in the documents case,” ex-DOJ official says
Tribune News Service · Oct 22, 2022 Trump firm’s tax fraud trial promises ex-CFO as star witness One of Donald Trump’s most loyal deputies is expected to testify against the Trump Organization, in a trial that threatens to reveal the inner workings of the real estate empire that set the former president on his path to the White House.
Salon · Oct 19, 2022 Trump blows up his legal defense Defamation court battle appears "very dangerous for Trump," legal analyst says
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022 EXPLAINER: Rare sedition charge at center of Jan. 6 trial The founder of the Oath Keepers and four associates are on trial in the U.S. Capitol attack on charges that include seditious conspiracy — a rare Civil War-era charge that strikes to the heart of what prosecutors say happened that day
Salon · Sep 13, 2022 DOJ blankets TrumpWorld with subpoenas The Justice Department blanketed TrumpWorld with subpoenas and seized phones from top Trump aides
The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2022 Pressure on Trump loyalist Jeffrey Clark as ex-DoJ colleague works with prosecutors Cooperation from Ken Klukowski could spur charges against Clark, who schemed with Trump to overturn election results in Georgia
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022 Whitmer kidnap plot convictions unlikely to curb extremism Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for a political cooling-off after two men were convicted of plotting to kidnap her
Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022 Republicans push oversight and politics after Mar-a-Lago search In their defense of former President Donald Trump following an FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, congressional Republicans showed how close they remain to Trump and previewed how the next Congress could proceed under Republican control.
Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022 Trump search was unprecedented, but records case will be tough The search of former President Donald Trump’s home in Florida was unprecedented, but bringing a case will be difficult and — if successful — even the punishment would be open to legal fights.