Experts rip Trump "aspirational" defense “If this is their legal defense, hoo boy are they in for a rude awakening,” attorney Bradley Moss warned Salon · Aug 7, 2023
Pence, Trump attorney clash over what Trump told his VP ahead of Jan. 6, 2021 Donald Trump’s lawyer says he never asked Mike Pence to overturn the will of the people in the 2020 election and only sought ‘a pause’ in the certification of votes. Pence rejects that argument in multiple interviews. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023
First Thing: Pence would be Trump’s ‘best witness’ in election conspiracy trial, attorney says John Lauro says indictment is full of holes and that Mike Pence could help former boss fight off 2020 election conspiracy charges. Plus, is racism at heart of US failure to tackle deadly heatwaves? The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023
Jack Smith accuses Trump of aiming to try election case in media after he opposed protective order - latest Ex-president’s lawyers claim standard protective order would mean Judge Tanya Chutkan would be ‘censor’ The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Why prosecutors want a protective order in the criminal case against Trump The order could bar Trump from improperly using any evidence shared with the defense team, such as witness statements. WEKU · Aug 6, 2023
Trump lawyer calls Trump request to Pence for Jan 6 ‘aspirational’ New Trump defence hinges on idea ex-president did not order Mike Pence to interfere in Senate certification of election The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Pence and Trump lawyer share opposite stories of what ex-president said ahead of January 6 Donald Trump's defence attorney says the former president never asked Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Pence, Trump attorney clash over what Trump told his VP ahead of Jan. 6, 2021 Donald Trump's defense attorney says the former president never asked Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Pence would be ‘best witness’ in Trump election conspiracy trial, attorney says John Lauro slams indictment as full of holes and says Mike Pence could help former boss fight off 2020 election conspiracy charges The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2023
Trump lawyer makes stunning "admission" Former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann called John Lauro's Fox News appearance a "rookie mistake" Salon · Aug 4, 2023
Moment Trump’s own lawyer ‘admits’ to indictment charge live on TV ‘That is a Trump criminal defense lawyer quoting Donald Trump committing a crime,’ MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell said The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023
Trump pleads not guilty to federal conspiracy charges in plot to overturn 2020 election A four-count federal indictment accuses the former president of conspiring to overturn election results The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023
Trump makes first appearance in court on Jan. 6-related charges - Roll Call Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to four criminal charges in a case connected the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Roll Call · Aug 3, 2023
Fox News melts down over Donald Trump’s arraignment: ‘These are political war crimes’ Fox Hosts tried to downplay Trump’s alleged conspiracy to defraud the United States and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023
The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2023 ‘Political germ warfare’: rightwing media fervently defend Trump Pundits lined up to compare Trump charges to ‘criminalizing thoughts’ and the dropping of ‘fifteen dozen’ atomic bombs
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023 Trump to face judge in DC over charges that he tried to overturn 2020 presidential election Donald Trump is due in federal court to answer to charges that he sought to overturn the results of the 2020 election
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023 Trump lawyer hints at a First Amendment defense in the Jan. 6 case. Some legal experts are dubious Donald Trump’s legal team is characterizing his indictment in the special counsel’s 2020 election interference investigation as an attack on the former president’s right to free speech
WEKU · Aug 2, 2023 Trump's attorney tells NPR how he plans to defend against the latest charges One of Donald Trump's attorneys, John Lauro, outlines what he says is a "very straightforward" defense against the latest charges against the former president.
Salon · Aug 2, 2023 Expert: Trump defense won't fly in court “A person cannot walk into a bank and say, 'stick 'em up,' and then cling to the First Amendment's protections”
Salon · Jul 27, 2023 Lawyers refuse Trump "suicide mission" "Infamously difficult client" Trump is struggling to replace top attorneys who abruptly resigned last month
Salon · Jul 24, 2023 Expert: Trump's defense won't work "When this case gets to a jury, Donald Trump is going to be in a lot of trouble," says Norm Eisen
The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2023 Supreme court ethics: Senate committee approves new rules as fresh Clarence Thomas claims emerge – as it happened Rules passed along party lines; conservative nonprofits reportedly orchestrated a $1.8m PR campaign to defend supreme court justice• This blog is now closed