Main Topic: A federal judge dismisses Donald Trump's lawsuit against CNN over defamation claims.
Key Points:
1. Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against CNN claiming that references to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as "the Big Lie" compared him to Adolf Hitler.
2. U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal, appointed by Trump, ruled that the references were opinions and not factual statements, dismissing Trump's defamation claims.
3. The judge stated that it was a stretch to believe that the phrase "the Big Lie" connected Trump's election challenges to Nazi propaganda or Hitler's regime.
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump's deposition scheduled for September in his lawsuit against Michael Cohen.
Key Points:
1. Former President Donald Trump has been called to sit for a deposition in September as part of his $500 million lawsuit against his former attorney Michael Cohen.
2. Cohen's attorneys have scheduled the deposition for Sept. 6 in Miami.
3. Trump sued Cohen in April, alleging falsehoods, violation of attorney-client privilege, and unjust enrichment.
Main Topic: Donald Trump is accused of defrauding the United States.
Key Points:
1. Donald Trump has been indicted on charges of conspiring to defraud the country and prevent the peaceful transfer of power to Joe Biden.
2. This is the first time a former president has faced charges for trying to overturn a free and fair election.
3. The indictment lists three conspiracies, six unnamed co-conspirators, and seven states where Trump pressed officials to subvert election results.
Main Topic: Ron DeSantis rejects Trump's election fraud claims.
Key Points:
1. DeSantis firmly denies Trump's claim that he won the 2020 election.
2. He acknowledges problems with the election but dismisses theories of it being stolen.
3. DeSantis avoids criticizing Trump's legal issues and focuses on the GOP's future.
Main Topic: The potential limits on what Donald Trump and his lawyers can say to criticize the federal election fraud case against him, impugn prosecutors, or heap scorn on the judge.
Key Points:
1. The local rules governing federal court in Washington, D.C., are stringent and prohibit lawyers from making public statements about witnesses, guilt or innocence, or the merits of the case.
2. The rules also allow a judge to issue a special order restricting what lawyers and the defendant can say in public in widely publicized or sensational criminal cases.
3. Imposing restrictions on Trump's speech presents a difficult dilemma for Judge Tanya Chutkan, as she must balance Trump's interest as a presidential candidate and the public's interest in hearing his perspective. The red line is likely to be statements that could be perceived as witness tampering or threats.
Main Topic: The New York judge overseeing the hush money criminal case against former President Donald Trump refuses to recuse himself.
Key Points:
1. Judge Juan Merchan rejects Trump's attorneys' request for recusal, stating that he is in the best position to appreciate the implications of the case.
2. Trump's attorneys argued that the judge's daughter's political and financial interests created a conflict of interest, but the judge dismissed these claims.
3. The hush money trial is set to begin on March 25, and Trump's lawyers have been seeking to remove Merchan from the case for alleged conflicts.
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.
New York state's attorney general has accused Donald Trump of potentially fraudulently inflating his net worth by up to $3.6 billion per year, as part of her civil lawsuit against the former president and his family business.
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.
A federal judge has rejected Bill Hwang's bid to dismiss the Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit against him, which accuses him of fraud in connection with the collapse of his firm Archegos Capital Management.
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.
Trump is found guilty of fraud as the New York Attorney General wins a key ruling in the case.
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.
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump's business empire was built, in part, on fraud, and the decision may lead to the cancellation of certificates allowing some of Trump's businesses to operate in New York.
Former President Donald Trump has been found liable for fraud and may have to hand over control of his New York properties, including Trump Tower, to an independent third party, as ruled by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron in response to allegations of exaggerated asset values to gain loan and insurance advantages.
Donald Trump, his adult children, and his closest business advisers may be called to testify in a civil fraud trial in New York, where a judge has found them liable for fraud related to the use of inflated financial statements.
Former President Donald Trump has been found liable for fraud in a civil lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney-general, potentially leading to the dismantling of parts of his business operation.
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.
A New York appeals court denied former President Donald Trump's motion to delay his scheduled civil fraud trial, in which he is accused of overvaluing assets to obtain better loan and insurance terms, while seeking at least $250 million in penalties.
Former President Donald Trump's Manhattan real estate empire may be at risk after a New York Supreme Court Judge ruled that he and the Trump Organization committed decades of business fraud, which could lead to significant financial consequences for Trump and his family.
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.
Donald Trump criticizes his civil fraud trial in New York, calling it a "sham" and referring to the state attorney general as a "horror show," while also labeling the judge as a "rogue judge."
Former President Donald Trump baselessly claimed that the federal Justice Department orchestrated the New York state civil fraud case against him, despite there being no evidence to support this claim.
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 managed to obtain a rare gag order in his civil fraud trial, but according to former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal, he is likely to violate it and face serious sanctions as he tends to attack institutions.
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 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."
A judge in New York has issued a gag order against Donald Trump after he made personal attacks on a member of the judge's staff during a civil fraud case.
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 Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal stated that Donald Trump is in a very bad position in his civil suit in Manhattan, where he is being sued for fraud by the New York Attorney General.
Deutsche Bank's former risk manager believed Donald Trump's claims about his net worth were accurate when approving a $125 million loan, however, New York Attorney General Letitia James claims that Trump's financial statements were fraudulent.
Former President Donald Trump is suing in the British courts in an attempt to seek vindication for false allegations made against him in the "Steele Dossier," which claimed he bribed officials and took part in sex parties in Russia, with his lawyers arguing that the document breaches UK data protection laws.
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 criticized state AG Letitia James and called her a 'fraud' as he arrived in court for his New York fraud trial, adding to his ongoing legal drama that includes a gag order in his DC case and a deposition in a suit filed by "FBI lovers" Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.
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.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers argued in his bank fraud trial that his inflated property values were not official appraisals and were never meant to be taken literally, in an attempt to undermine the argument that he was dishonest or unfair in his financial assessments.
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's statements of financial condition were called inappropriate and inaccurate by a witness in his civil fraud trial, as the trial continues with allegations of inflated net worth.
Donald Trump's attorney suggested that a real estate executive committed perjury during the civil fraud trial against the former president, leading to a contentious exchange and the witness temporarily being sent out of the room.
The civil fraud trial involving Donald Trump and his company focuses on Eric Trump's vision of inflated value for a New York golf course where luxury townhouses were proposed to be built according to evidence presented in court.
