>>Note: I’ll have to stop early due to Dr appt but will add what I miss when I return.
As always, I can’t reply during live-thread of multiple reporters. Plz remember to preface q’s w “Not for Laffy” or something similar since I’m too distracted to answer. Others can for me. TY.
Things got off to a rocky start at #Trump's #NY#fraud#trial. Trump lawyer #AlinaHabba went on a rant about how the #court denied Trump a #jury trial, and how unfair it is. Judge #Engoron had to interrupt her to explain that the reason why there's no jury is that she herself forgot to submit the appropriate request for one. I'd call this #AmateurHour, but that would be an insult to amateurs.
"Yesterday was a disaster for Trump as a defendant. I would liken him to the Titanic but at least the Titanic had a band.” Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney
The trial on charges that Donald Trump willfully retained classified national security records after leaving the White House was scheduled to start May 20.
NEW: Judge #Cannon enters an Order “temporarily staying” the requirement for #Trump to have to file his CIPA Section 5 notice in the MAL classified #documents case.
Sec. 5 requires Trump to disclose to the Government the classified materials he intends on using at trial. #trial
Shout out to @GottaLaff for doing the heavy lifting by reporting this first #Trump#trial on #Mastodon so I/we can get the pertinent news without having to actually watch it.
NY #Justice Juan #Merchan on Wednesday denied Trump's bid to #delay his April 15 trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star until #SCOTUS reviews his claim to presidential #immunity in a separate criminal case.
#Now it’s #Ivanka Trump’s turn to face questioning in the #civil#fraud#trial that is publicly probing into the family business. #Trump’s eldest daughter, who has been in his inner circle in both #business & #politics, is due on the stand Wed, after trying unsuccessfully to block her #testimony.
'Today is one of the worst days in Donald’s life, and one of the best days for justice.' Mary Trump
"Donald is someone who has gone his entire life without facing consequences - and I believe he thinks he can get away with everything.
Today, that changed. It was one of the first times Donald has been made to answer for his egregious behavior."
The US #SupremeCourt said it will rule on Trump’s bid for immunity from criminal prosecution, taking up a historic case that will determine whether Trump will stand #trial for 2020 #ElectionInterference.
Ugandan human rights activists, journalists, religious leaders, academics, and lawyers are currently challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which came into force in May, in court. The case, which enters its final pretrial stage today, will soon proceed to trial....
"The New York Times reported there are at least nine court officers and additional Secret Service agents in the courtroom today, a much larger security presence than normal.
Outside the court, a local park has been turned into a stage by Trump supporters."
The NY judge presiding over one (bc there’s >1) of Trump’s #criminal trials imposed a gag order on Tues that prohibits him from attacking #witnesses, #prosecutors & #jurors, the latest effort to rein in Trump’s wrathful rhetoric.
The MAGA extremists who oppose aid to Ukraine expressed anger over the measure’s passage, but outside of that group, there was bipartisan relief and mutual congratulations. …
MAGAs are Trump loyalists, counting on his return to power, and Trump is visibly diminished."
"For the last week, he has been sitting in a courtroom with no choice but to do as he is told by the judge while potential jurors have expressed their dislike of him to his face. This is novel for him, and it is clearly taking a toll.
Trump’s financial troubles have not gone away, either."
“Trump’s trial for election interference in 2016, when he paid people with damaging information to keep quiet before the election and falsified business records to hide those payments, is set to begin on April 15. Evidently very worried about this trial, Trump has already tried eight times to delay it until after November’s election….”
Smith has already urged the courts to resolve the #immunity dispute quickly so that Trump’s Washington, DC trial, originally set for March 4, can begin later this year.
The #DOJ advises Judge #AileenCannon that the "60-day rule" does NOT apply in #Trump's case as he has already been #indicted & the case is already being litigated.
So, no reason to delay taking him to #trial, even w/ #election in Nov.
Important note: the 60-day rule is NOT a #law it is just internal DOJ guidance. The policy is regarding making new allegations shortly before an election when a person can’t have a trial to argue them.
Microsoft legal document alleges PS5 slim is launching later this year for $399 (gamerant.com)
A new development in Microsoft's legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission reveals that an all-new version of the PlayStation 5 may be imminent.
Trump classified documents trial in Florida postponed indefinitely (www.cnbc.com)
The trial on charges that Donald Trump willfully retained classified national security records after leaving the White House was scheduled to start May 20.
Ugandans Challenge Anti-Homosexuality Act (www.hrw.org)
Ugandan human rights activists, journalists, religious leaders, academics, and lawyers are currently challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which came into force in May, in court. The case, which enters its final pretrial stage today, will soon proceed to trial....
Jack Smith's team signals it will take Trump to trial in October if necessary (youtu.be)
Jack Smith's team signals it will take Trump to trial in October if necessary
Hunter Biden verdict: Biden vows to respect jury's decision (www.bbc.com)
Hunter Biden was convicted after a week-long trial that laid bare a tumultuous time for the family.