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7d ago

Trump scrambles for cash as civil fraud bond deadline looms

Also in this week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter: the hush-money hearing awaits, the disqualification saga continues, Aileen Cannon gets weirder and Trump makes an odd play for Kavanaugh.
People in front of the Trump Tower in New York on Oct. 22, 2022.
People in front of the Trump Tower in New York on Oct. 22, 2022.
7d ago

Trump's New York hush money trial shouldn't need to be further delayed

A crucial hearing on Monday could determine how much further delay there will be in the first criminal trial against a former U.S. president.
Alvin Bragg speaks during a press conference.
Alvin Bragg speaks during a press conference.
8d ago

Aileen Cannon reportedly had clerks quit in latest twist for Trump judge

It's unclear why exactly they reportedly left, but it's another mystery and the latest odd news coming out of Cannon's chambers.
Judge Aileen Cannon.
Judge Aileen Cannon.
9d ago

Trump's Supreme Court immunity brief leans on Kavanaugh’s not remembering his own argument

Before he became a Supreme Court justice, Brett Kavanaugh argued against prosecuting sitting presidents. Donald Trump isn’t a sitting president.
Former President Trump Votes In Florida's Primary Election In Palm Beach
Former President Trump Votes In Florida's Primary Election In Palm Beach
9d ago

Why the ‘Access Hollywood’ tape won’t (but could) play at Trump’s trial

The judge said Manhattan prosecutors in the hush money case can’t play the tape itself, but he left open the possibility of revisiting the ruling.
A 2005 still from Access Hollywood of Donald Trump (L), Arianne Zucker (C) and Billy Bush.
A 2005 still from Access Hollywood of Donald Trump (L), Arianne Zucker (C) and Billy Bush.
9d ago

The Fani Willis disqualification attempt might not be over yet

The judge would need to grant permission for his order to be appealed. That could bring yet more delay to the already-delayed Trump case in Georgia.
Fani Willis, Fulton County District Attorney, at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, Georgia on 
March 1, 2024.
Fani Willis, Fulton County District Attorney, at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, Georgia on 
March 1, 2024.
9d ago

Trump may not be granted immunity, but there’s something else the Supreme Court can give him

More litigation could be required after the Supreme Court’s upcoming immunity ruling, which may further delay the former president’s Jan. 6-related case from going to trial before the election.
politics political January 6th politician american flags
politics political January 6th politician american flags
10d ago

Judge Cannon is on the verge of being appealed by Jack Smith

The Trump-appointed may have made her strangest move yet in the former president’s classified documents case.
Judge Aileen Cannon listens to arguments during a hearing for former President Donald Trump's classified documents case in Fort Pierce, Fla., on March 14, 2024.
Judge Aileen Cannon listens to arguments during a hearing for former President Donald Trump's classified documents case in Fort Pierce, Fla., on March 14, 2024.
10d ago

Adeel Mangi would be the first Muslim American federal appellate judge. But first, he has to get past a smear campaign.

The baseless GOP attack against Mangi has reportedly endangered his nomination even with Democrats.
Adeel Mangi listens during a hearing.
Adeel Mangi listens during a hearing.
11d ago

Cowboys for Trump co-founder not saved by ballot ruling

The justices recently said states can’t keep Trump off the federal ballot, but the high court endorsed state authority over state offices.
Couy Griffin
Couy Griffin
14d ago

Justice moves slowly in Trump's many cases

A judge finally ruled on the challenge to the prosecutor in his Georgia case, while his Florida and New York cases face delays.
Fani Willis looks on during a hearing
Fani Willis looks on during a hearing