A three-time juror has offered his insights into the potential dynamics at play in the criminal trial against former President Donald Trump, suggesting that the outcome may not be as predictable as some anticipate. Deroy Murdock, a Fox News contributor and political commentator, shares his experiences serving on city juries, highlighting the civic-mindedness and impartiality exhibited by most New Yorkers in the courtroom. Despite the city’s predominantly left-leaning political landscape, Murdock contends that jurors approach cases with a sense of fairness, regardless of the defendant’s political affiliation. Murdock recounts several trials where he witnessed jurors diligently weighing evidence and upholding…
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Staunch Biden defender and Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY) made a surprising admission on MSNBC, revealing his involvement in preparing Michael Cohen for his testimony against former President Donald Trump. This revelation has been seized upon by Trump supporters as further evidence of what they perceive as a politically motivated criminal trial. During an appearance on “Morning Joe,” Goldman disclosed, “I have deposed Michael Cohen. I have met with him a number of times to prepare him.” The New York Democrat also commented on the challenges faced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in proving that Cohen’s payment to Stormy Daniels…
In a significant development in the Manhattan District Attorney’s case against former President Donald Trump, his former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, delivered testimony on Monday that challenges the prosecution’s narrative surrounding hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Cohen’s revelations, made in court, suggest that Trump was not overly concerned about the Daniels story and viewed it as irrelevant to his presidential campaign, potentially undercutting the foundation of the case against him. Cohen, a once-close confidant of Trump, has been a central figure in the legal saga surrounding the alleged hush money payments made to Daniels, a porn star who claimed…
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki faced backlash over claims in her new book, “Say More,” regarding President Joe Biden’s behavior during a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers. Psaki initially stated that Biden checked his watch only after the ceremony ended, but footage revealed him checking it multiple times during the event. Critics accused Psaki of attempting to spin the story to protect Biden’s image. The controversy prompted Psaki to acknowledge the error, stating that future copies of the book would be edited to remove the misleading detail. She emphasized that the story about Afghanistan aimed to highlight the importance…
At a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, Donald Trump introduced a new nickname for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, dubbing him “Fat Alvin.” Trump criticized Bragg, accusing him of corruption and negligence in handling crime in the city. He alleged that Bragg was focusing on Trump’s legal proceedings instead of addressing rampant crime, and suggested that legal scholars have found no evidence of wrongdoing in Trump’s case. Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, also joined in the criticism of the judicial proceedings, describing them as damaging to the justice system. She highlighted concerns about the impartiality and conflicts of interest of Judge…
Florida’s U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has ruled to release a third significant batch of documents in the classified documents case involving former President Donald Trump. Investigative reporter Julie Kelly reported the ruling, indicating it’s another setback for Special Counsel Jack Smith of the Biden Justice Department, who has sought to maintain redactions revealing coordination between his office, the White House, and the U.S. National Archives. Cannon’s decision will unveil two previously undisclosed defense motions: one accusing Smith of “Unlawful Piercing of Attorney-Client Privilege” and another seeking dismissal based on “Prosecutorial Misconduct and Due Process Violations.” President Trump has claimed…
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Hunter Biden’s request to dismiss his gun indictment on Thursday, paving the way for a trial set for next month in Delaware. Hunter had contested three pretrial orders rejecting his motions to dismiss the case, but the appeals court ruled it lacked jurisdiction to review the matter before a final judgment. Hunter faces three gun-related charges related to his alleged purchase of a firearm while being a drug user, which violates federal law. He argued the indictment breached a previous “diversion agreement” with the government, but the appeals court found the agreement…
A state appeals court in Georgia has agreed to hear an appeal regarding a judge’s ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting former President Donald Trump and 19 co-defendants. The decision, made by the Georgia Court of Appeals on Wednesday, responds to a motion filed by Trump’s attorneys seeking a review of Judge Scott McAfee’s decision in March, which permitted Willis to remain on the case as long as her subordinate and romantic partner, Nathan Wade, resigned. Wade ultimately resigned days later, prompting the appeal. Attorney Steve Sadow announced the court’s decision on X, marking a…
Tuesday didn’t start off well for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as his star witness, adult film star Stormy Daniels, faced criticism for her demeanor on the stand. During her testimony, Daniels attempted to lighten the mood with jokes, but her efforts fell flat with the jury. CNN panelists didn’t hold back in their assessment of Daniels’ behavior, highlighting her attempts at humor and noting the jury’s lack of response. Kaitlan Collins pointed out moments where Daniels seemed to be scripted, trying to elicit reactions from the jury, but to no avail. Jake Tapper emphasized the jury’s seriousness in their…
Former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker recently provided a critical analysis of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The case, focusing on alleged payments made prior to the 2016 presidential election, has garnered significant attention. Testimonies from key figures such as former Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney, ex-attorney Michael Cohen, and adult film star Stormy Daniels are central to the prosecution’s strategy. During McConney’s recent testimony, the prosecution aimed to lay the groundwork for upcoming testimonies from Daniels and Cohen. The anticipated narratives from Daniels are expected to shed light on payments allegedly orchestrated by…
The latest development in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case has revealed significant discrepancies in the handling of crucial evidence by Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team. In a legal filing released on Friday, Smith’s team quietly admitted that certain documents seized from Mar-a-Lago were altered or jumbled after being seized by the FBI, leading to two different chronologies: one digitally scanned and another reflecting the physical order in the boxes. The filing acknowledged that personnel had accessed the boxes for various reasons, including compliance with court orders and investigative purposes. It revealed that the order of items within some…
The second week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money case came to a close on Friday, leaving Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office facing ongoing challenges in the trial. As the prosecution prepares for crucial testimony from Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney, who facilitated the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, the case continues to unfold. Earlier today, jury consultant Carolyn Koch provided an insightful assessment of the obstacles facing Bragg’s team in this high-profile trial. The prosecution’s key evidence revolves around recordings and testimony from Cohen, particularly a tape discussing a potential deal involving Playboy model Karen McDougal’s story…
In a twist of legal maneuvering, the Daily Wire has reportedly obtained a gag order against its former host, Candace Owens, amid public negotiations for a debate between Owens and Ben Shapiro on Israel and antisemitism. The development was first brought to light by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald. Owens, known for her outspoken nature, parted ways with the Daily Wire in March following disputes over her criticisms of U.S. financing of Israel and her comments regarding Israel’s military actions in Gaza, which she labeled as “genocidal.” The fallout set the stage for what was anticipated to be a heated…
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis found herself at the center of attention once again, but this time for an unintended wardrobe malfunction during a public speaking engagement over the weekend. The incident occurred at the “Cocktails & Conversation” event organized by the National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO) in Miami’s vibrant Overtown neighborhood. As Willis, renowned for her legal battles over election interference involving former President Donald Trump, took the stage as the special guest, an awkward moment unfolded. While adjusting her position on stage, Willis accidentally exposed her underwear, momentarily drawing attention away from the discussion. However,…
In a fiery exchange on MSNBC’s airwaves, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi clashed with anchor Katy Tur over the economic legacy of former President Donald Trump. The confrontation unfolded during a segment discussing job creation under President Joe Biden’s administration. Pelosi, emphasizing Biden’s job creation achievements, asserted, “[Biden] created 9 million jobs in his term in office. Donald Trump has the worst record of job loss of any President. So we just have to make sure people know.” However, Tur interjected, pointing out the context of major job losses during Trump’s tenure, attributing them largely to the Covid-19 pandemic. This comment…
In a significant development in the Mar-a-Lago case involving former President Donald Trump, a Florida U.S. District Judge has ordered the release of several pretrial motions submitted by Trump’s attorneys. Among these is a motion to dismiss filed in February, accusing special counsel Jack Smith of “selective and vindictive prosecution.” This move sheds light on the defense team’s strategy to argue that the steps taken by Smith, the FBI, and the National Archives to obtain classified documents violated Trump’s civil liberties. Investigative reporter Julie Kelly first noticed this development, noting previous instances where Judge Cannon ordered the unsealing of documents…
Former President Donald Trump has surged ahead of President Biden in CNN’s latest presidential survey, marking the widest margin in the survey’s history. In a direct matchup, Trump maintains a solid 49 percent support, while President Biden’s backing has slipped to 43 percent from 45 percent earlier this year. Assessing job performance, 55 percent of respondents now view Trump’s first term as successful, a significant increase from the 44 percent who deemed it a failure shortly after he left office. Conversely, just 39 percent see President Biden’s presidency as a success, with a staggering 61 percent labeling it a failure.…
The U.S. Supreme Court was abuzz with heated arguments on Thursday as former President Donald Trump’s immunity claims took center stage, with an attorney for the president engaging in a fiery exchange with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. In a dramatic moment captured in circulating audio, attorney D. John Sauer delivered a masterclass on presidential expectations around criminal culpability, invoking historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and President George Washington. Pushing back against Justice Jackson’s concerns about the potential for unchecked presidential wrongdoing, Sauer asserted that the concept of presidential immunity has been ingrained in American governance for over two centuries. Jackson’s…
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg could be treading on thin ice if he hinges his case against former President Donald Trump primarily on his ties to the National Enquirer, according to a CNN panel dissecting the ongoing trial. In the wake of the second day of arguments in Trump’s hush money trial, analysts like former Trump attorney Tim Parlatore cautioned against over-reliance on the Enquirer’s involvement. Prosecutors had sought to introduce David Pecker, the former publisher of the tabloid, who testified about a strategy known as “catch and kill” used to bury potentially damaging stories about Trump during the 2016…
Minnesota Democratic State Senator Nicole Mitchell, 49, found herself on the wrong side of the law after allegedly embarking on a lengthy journey to burglarize a residence hundreds of miles from her district. Reported by The New York Post, Mitchell, representing Woodbury, a suburb of the Twin Cities, was apprehended by authorities under suspicion of first-degree burglary in Detroit Lakes, a considerable 220 miles away from her constituency. The arrest was prompted by a homeowner reporting an ongoing break-in at the property, as per local media accounts. As of Monday afternoon, Mitchell, a former TV weather reporter and Air National…
Despite his ongoing legal battles, former President Donald Trump is poised for a significant financial windfall. With an expected acquisition of 36 million additional shares in Trump Media & Technology Group, his net worth could soar by over $1 billion. This impressive surge in wealth stems from an “earn out” provision in the merger deal that birthed Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social. According to CNBC, this provision rewards Trump with additional shares based on the company’s stock performance, provided certain benchmarks are met. For Trump to qualify for the bonus shares, shares of Trump…