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A chronicle of Donald Trump's Crimes or Allegations

The latest on Trump’s four pending trials – The Washington Post

Welcome to The Trump Trials, our newest effort to keep readers up to date on the many criminal cases the 45th president is fighting in federal and state courts.The goal is a weekly, one-stop shop to better understand what is happening in each of the four criminal cases — putting developments in perspective so you…
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Former Trump attorney Chesebro disavows Sidney Powell in push for speedy trial – The Hill

Kenneth Chesebro, an attorney charged in the 2020 Georgia election case for aiding in the fake electors plan, made clear to a state judge Friday he wants nothing to do with co-defendant Sidney Powell.Chesebro and Powell — who both pleaded not guilty — filed separate motions for a speedy trial, which would likely allow them…
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Prosecutors raise another possible attorney representation issue in Trump documents case – CNN

Prosecutors raise another possible attorney representation issue in Trump documents case  CNNsource

Analysis | The political perils of using the 14th Amendment on Trump – The Washington Post

The legal case to disqualify Donald Trump from holding office under the 14th Amendment might have some merit.The political case for going down that road leaves plenty to be desired.Efforts to disqualify Trump for violating Section 3 of the 14th Amendment — which bars from office anyone who has “engaged in insurrection” or “given aid…
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Former Trump fan explains why he stopped supporting him – Insider

Jump to A former Trump fan has gone viral after explaining why he stopped supporting the former president in a TikTok.Danny Collins said he used to agree with Trump’s words, then realized they reflected the “worst” of himself.Collins responded to another creator who was asking Trump’s critics why they “hate him so much.”“It’s simple for…
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Former President Trump 'may' request Georgia case be moved to federal court – FOX 5 Atlanta

ShareFOX 5 has learned former President Donald Trump’s lawyers may seek to move his election interference case from state court to federal court.FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Former President Donald Trump has notified the Fulton County Superior Court that he "may" try to move his state case to federal court."President Trump hereby notifies the Court that…
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Fake electors group was 'guided' by Trump attorneys, former Michigan GOP co-chair said ⋆ Michigan Advance – Michigan Advance

Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock at Former President Donald Trump rally in Washington Twp. on April 2, 2022 | Allison R. DonahueA group of Michigan Republicans facing felony charges accusing them of attempting to help overturn the 2020 election were reportedly “guided” by lawyers from former President Donald Trump’s campaign as they planned to…
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Dignified silence doesn't work against Trump – Las Vegas Sun

September 11, 2023 OPINION:By Charles BlowMonday, Sept. 11, 2023 | 2 a.m. Donald Trump is increasing his already overwhelming lead for the Republican nomination and is tied with President Joe Biden in a hypothetical general election face-off, according to recent polling.This is astonishing given Trump’s quagmire of legal trouble, but it is the logical result…
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CO Secretary of State: Trump is a liar with no respect for the Constitution – MSNBC

CO Secretary of State: Trump is a liar with no respect for the Constitution  MSNBCsource

Can you legally use Trump's mugshot on merchandise? – Spectrum News 1

Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts.Please enter a valid zipcode.SaveFormer President Donald Trump’s mugshot blew up on social media with millions of people sharing it and many people already looking to make a profit off of it. Plenty of memes and merchandise that include the mugshot are online. If you go to Etsy, a popular…
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Donald Trump’s 91 Felony Charges – The Atlantic

Watch the full episode of Washington Week With The Atlantic, August 18, 2023Former President Donald Trump is facing what could be his most consequential legal challenge yet, after having been indicted in Fulton County, Georgia this week for his alleged efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 presidential election results. It’s Trump’s fourth indictment in as…
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The group that won Trump the election in 2016 may win it for him again in 2024 – CNN

The group that won Trump the election in 2016 may win it for him again in 2024  CNNsource

Trump’s post-presidential office is hiding in plain sight – NBC News

ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump likes to put his name on everything — except his taxpayer-funded, post-presidential office here on North Flagler Drive. Trump’s website doesn’t list the address, which is about a 10-minute drive from his Mar-a-Lago club. The nameplate on the hallway wall is blank. There is no…
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Pressed on Trump's conduct, Ramaswamy argues: 'Bad judgment' is not 'a crime' – ABC News

The GOP candidate believes a Trump pardon is what's best for the country.Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, one of Donald Trump's rivals in the 2024 race and one of the former president's biggest defenders on the trail, said Sunday that while he would have made different judgments than Trump regarding Jan. 6 and the handling…
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Readers Write: Aging politicians, Donald Trump, school resource … – Star Tribune

Opinion editor’s note: Star Tribune Opinion publishes letters from readers online and in print each day. To contribute, click here.•••Dianne Feinstein, age 90. Mitch McConnell, age 81. Donald Trump, age 77. Joe Biden, age 80.As I near the halfway point in my eighth decade on this planet, there are many, many things I am still…
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Could Trump be blocked from ballot? 14th Amendment raises eligibility arguments – The Hill

Donald Trump’s campaign for a second term alongside his prosecution for seeking to block the transfer of power following the 2020 election has raised questions over whether the former president can be barred from the ballot under a 14th Amendment provision targeting those involved in insurrections.A handful of Colorado residents have launched a suit to remove Trump…
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Mark Meadows: Trump aide fails to have Georgia case moved – BBC

A US judge has denied a bid from Mark Meadows, a Trump aide charged in the Georgia election conspiracy inquiry, to move his case to a federal court. Former US President Donald Trump and other co-defendants in the same case have hinted they may also try to shift their cases out of Georgia state court.But…
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'I've never seen anything like this': Giuliani poll stuns data reporter – CNN

‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Giuliani poll stuns data reporter  CNNsource

Trump may not attend arraignment in Fulton County – CBS News

Watch CBS News By Caitlin Yilek, Nicole Sganga, Fin Gómez August 29, 2023 / 7:21 PM / CBS News Washington — Former President Donald Trump may not show up to his arraignment in Georgia next week, according to two sources familiar with his plans. Trump is considering waiving his arraignment appearance, which is scheduled for the morning…
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Navarro attorney claims ‘mistrial’ after ex-Trump adviser convicted – The Hill

An attorney for Peter Navarro called for a mistrial Thursday, just after the former economic adviser to former President Trump was convicted of contempt of Congress.Stanley Woodward, who represented Navarro in his contempt of Congress case, claimed that jurors, who deliberated for nearly five hours before reaching a verdict, went outside during their break and…
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‘The corruption of Lindsey Graham:’ Why the senator risked indictment for Trump – MSNBC

Featured ShowsMSNBC TVMoreFollow msnbcMore BrandsMore ShowsHow did Lindsey Graham go from a hardline, never-Trumper to risking criminal exposure for the ex-president, briefly back to being a never-Trumper, before endorsing him for his third campaign? Author of “The Corruption of Lindsey Graham” William Saletan joins to discuss. Sept. 9, 2023 © 2023 NBC UNIVERSAL source

Donald Trump Liable for Defaming Writer E. Jean Carroll, Judge Rules – The Wall Street Journal

Donald Trump Liable for Defaming Writer E. Jean Carroll, Judge Rules  The Wall Street Journalsource

Mar-a-Lago IT worker flips against Trump, makes agreement with Jack Smith – CNN

Mar-a-Lago IT worker flips against Trump, makes agreement with Jack Smith  CNNsource

Republican presidential hopefuls campaign at college football game – CNN

Republican presidential hopefuls campaign at college football game  CNNsource

Opinion | Trump Says He Has Immunity. Will the Supreme Court Beg … – POLITICO

On the Bench There are only a few legal precedents, and they leave some wiggle room. Former President Donald Trump has raised broad claims of presidential immunity in litigation before, with mostly poor results. | Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo Opinion by Kimberly Wehle 08/22/2023 10:00 AM EDT Updated: 08/22/2023 01:08 PM EDT Link CopiedKim Wehle is…
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