Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump seeks to delay his federal trial on charges related to his efforts to stop the peaceful transfer of power and retain the White House following his 2020 election loss.
Key Points:
1. Trump's attorneys recommend starting the trial in April 2026, more than two years after prosecutors are seeking to begin.
2. Trump is facing four criminal cases, including the election interference case brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith.
3. U.S. District Judge Tonya Chutkan will set a trial date and has rejected requests from Jan. 6 defendants to move their cases out of Washington, D.C.
Main Topic: U.S. judge rules that former President Donald Trump's appeal of defamation lawsuit is "frivolous"
Key Points:
1. Judge ruled that Trump's appeal of dismissal was without merit.
2. Trump's bid to put the case on hold while he appeals was denied.
3. Trump could be ordered to pay damages if his appeal is found to be frivolous.
A Manhattan judge has rejected Donald Trump's bid to delay his civil fraud trial, calling it "completely without merit," as New York Attorney General Letitia James seeks to permanently banish Trump Org from the state.
The civil fraud trial involving the New York attorney general's office and former President Donald Trump has been temporarily put on hold by an appellate court judge, raising doubts about its scheduled start next month.
The civil fraud trial involving the New York attorney general's office and Donald Trump has been put on hold after a last-minute legal challenge by Trump's legal team, causing a potential postponement of the trial. Auto workers have gone on strike after contract talks with US car giants failed, and a Harris poll reveals that despite a strong US economy under Biden, Americans don't believe it due to a lack of trust in the government's economic news. Additionally, Trump has stated that it's unlikely he would pardon himself if elected, and he denies ordering Mar-a-Lago security video to be deleted, offering to testify under oath.
A Moscow court has rejected an appeal by Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich against his pre-trial detention on espionage charges, further prolonging his imprisonment until at least November 30.
A New York judge questioned Donald Trump's lawyers during a hearing for a civil lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general, accusing the former president of deceiving banks and insurers by exaggerating his wealth.
A New York judge ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud by deceiving banks, insurers, and others while building his real estate empire, rejecting his bid to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general.
A New York judge's ruling that Donald Trump committed fraud could potentially lead to the revocation of his business certificates, preventing him from conducting business in the state, and costing him millions in penalties and legal fees.
Former President Donald Trump is challenging a judge's ruling that he committed fraud by inflating the value of his property, Mar-a-Lago, as records show he agreed to a much lower valuation of $26.6 million in 2020.
New York City judge Arthur Engoron, who ruled that former President Donald Trump committed fraud and could lose control of his real estate empire, will preside over a non-jury trial to resolve remaining claims in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against Trump, with James’ office seeking $250 million in damages.
A judge in New York City will hear allegations of fraud within the Trump Organization in a trial that could result in Donald Trump and his family business paying hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, with the New York attorney general accusing Trump of using false financial statements to obtain financing and broker deals.
Former President Donald Trump claims that the civil fraud case against him, his adult sons, and the Trump Organization is part of an attempt to interfere with his election campaign. The judge overseeing the trial has denied the media's request for cameras in the courtroom for opening statements, while Trump calls the trial a "scam and a sham." The trial, which was expected to take up to three months, will likely be shorter now that one fraud claim has already been settled. Trump continues to attack New York Attorney General Letitia James, whom he accuses of being politically motivated in bringing the lawsuit.
Former President Donald Trump's decision to attend his civil trial in New York, where he is accused of fraudulently inflating his riches, was largely driven by personal reasons as the accusations directly impact his business and brand, according to sources.
The Trump defense in the ongoing case is attempting to rehash previously debunked arguments while facing potential existential threats to the Trump Organization and Donald Trump's personal identity if a final judgment in the range of $250 million is reached. The testimony of the accountant who filled out Trump's tax returns for the past 15-20 years is expected to shed light on the gap between what the Trump Organization knew and what they presented to banks for loans, highlighting potential fraud.
Former President Donald Trump's assertion that he had reversed himself on the statute of limitations in his New York civil fraud trial was shut down by the judge, who clarified that Trump's comments were not true and reiterated his ruling that Trump committed fraud by submitting false statements of financial condition.
Former President Donald Trump claims that he is being unconstitutionally tried under a fraud statute in order to prevent him from winning the 2024 presidential election, while facing a civil fraud trial brought by New York Attorney General Leticia James seeking fines and a ban on Trump doing business in New York.
Former President Donald Trump has appealed a judge's decision to not dismiss New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil fraud suit against him and his family business, which alleges inflated property values and fraudulently increasing Trump's net worth, as the trial continues.
Former President Donald Trump has requested a delay in his criminal trial for mishandling classified documents, citing prosecutors' lack of evidence sharing and conflicting scheduling between his cases in Florida and Washington, D.C.
Former President Trump left his $250 million civil business fraud trial in New York early, after referring to Attorney General Letitia James as "corrupt" and a "political animal," prompting her to state that "the Donald Trump show is over."
Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking to halt his fraud trial in New York and prevent the dissolution of his companies, arguing that it would cause severe harm not only to Trump but also to employees and others dependent on those entities.
Former President Donald Trump returns to a New York City courthouse for his civil fraud trial, claiming that the case is politically motivated and a distraction from his 2024 campaign, while New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges that Trump deceived banks and others by overvaluing his assets and inflating his net worth.
Former President Donald Trump has filed a notice to appeal a partial gag order in the civil fraud case against him, which restricts him from making public statements that "target" U.S. prosecutors, court staff, and potential witnesses.
Donald Trump returned to his civil fraud trial to observe and protest his treatment, as employees and appraisers testified that his company manipulated property values in its favor, putting his real estate empire at risk.
Former President Donald Trump could face jail time after failing to comply with a partial gag order in his $250 million civil fraud trial, where he posted an untrue and disparaging comment about the judge's law clerk on social media.
Former President Donald Trump was fined $10,000 for violating a gag order in his civil fraud trial, marking the second time he has been penalized for out-of-court comments.
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