Articles tagged: Personal Legal

Video of Trump Insisting He Paid 'Millions of Dollars' in Taxes Resurfaces

Newly-released tax returns indicated that the former president paid far less income tax in 2016 and 2017 than he previously said.

Trump Faces 'Bad Year' in 2023, Likely to Be Charged: Former Prosecutor

Jordan Rubin said Sunday that the former president's "name hasn't been synonymous with accountability," and that "there's reason to think that will change."

Judge rejects Trump bid to dismiss New York fraud lawsuit

A New York judge on Friday said former U.S. President Donald Trump, three of his adult children and the Trump Organization must face a lawsuit by the state's attorney general accusing them of fraudulently overvaluing the real estate company's assets and Trump's net worth.

Judge Scolds Trump Legal Team and Lets James’s Lawsuit Proceed

A New York judge declined to dismiss the state attorney general’s suit against the former president and called his lawyers’ filing frivolous.

New York judge denies Trumps' motions to dismiss $250 million lawsuit

A New York state judge on Friday denied motions from former President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump to dismiss the New York attorney general's $250 million lawsuit, finding some of the arguments "frivolous."

Judge rejects Trump’s motion to dismiss New York AG’s lawsuit

A New York state judge on Friday rejected a motion from former President Trump to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), allowing the case to proceed.  New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron ruled the arguments from Trump’s legal team were frivolous and rejected an argument that…

Judge refuses to quash $250M N.Y. fraud lawsuit against Trump

A New York state judge has denied a request to quash a $250 million lawsuit against former president Donald Trump, three of his children and his company, the Trump Organization.

Judge scolds Trump lawyers, denies bid to toss fraud lawsuit

A Manhattan judge on Friday scolded Donald Trump’s lawyers as he denied their bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the former president and his company of a yearslong fraud scheme.

NYC judge flip flops on unsealing Trump's deposition in rape case

A U.S. district judge on Monday ordered the unsealing of part of of Trump’s sit-down with E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers — but then granted a request by the former president asking for three days to oppose it.

Trump's Attorneys Scramble to Keep His Testimony Private

Trump's team is asking for three more days to explain why his deposition in the sexual assault case brought by E. Jean Carroll should remained sealed.

Judge orders unsealing of part of Trump deposition in rape defamation suit

The writer E. Jean Carroll has said Donald Trump raped her in a New York store in the 1990s. He denied the claim, which was made when he was president.

For Trump, Georgia election case just one of many legal woes

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Trump Losing Legal Battle Could Bring Onslaught of Lawsuits

Trump argues that his former status as president protects him from a defamation case. He will soon learn if a court agrees with him.

Longtime Trump Org executive sentenced to five months in jail

Allen Weisselberg, a longtime executive at the Trump Organization, was sentenced on Tuesday to five months in prison on charges of fraud and tax evasion.

Deposed Trump hurled insults at writer E. Jean Carroll, who said he raped her

Excerpts of videotaped testimony shows Trump hurl insults at writer E. Jean Carroll, who said he raped her

Deposed Trump hurled insults at woman who said he raped her

She initially sued Trump for defamation after he mocked her claims that he sexually assaulted her in late 1995 or early 1996 after they had a chance meeting in the department store and she agreed to help him pick out lingerie for a friend.Trump has repeatedly denied the encounter took place, calling her allegations a complete con job and saying shes not my type. No pictures

Trump denies raping E. Jean Carroll or pressuring any woman to have sex with him in newly unsealed deposition

Trump said that while is not "politically correct" to say Carroll isn't his type, he had to defend himself. He added that it wasn't meant to be an insult.

Trump denied E. Jean Carroll rape claim in testimony

Ex-president Donald Trump faces two defamation lawsuits by E. Jean Carroll, who accuses him of raping her in a New York City department store decades ago.

Trump Organization Gets Stiffest Fine Possible in Tax Fraud Case

Donald Trump’s company was fined $1.6 million Friday as punishment for a scheme in which the former president’s top executives dodged personal income taxes on lavish...

NYC judge unseals Trump’s deposition in writer's rape suit

Manhattan Federal Court Judge Lewis Kaplan categorically rejected Trump’s arguments for keeping the deposition under seal, finding them “entirely baseless.”

Judge shoots down Trump's bid to dismiss sex assault suit

A federal judge on Friday shot down Donald Trump’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who claims the former president sexually assaulted her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room more than two decades ago.

Trump Rages Against Carroll in Unsealed Deposition

In October, Donald Trump sat for a deposition at Mar-a-Lago with Roberta Kaplan, an attorney for magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, who has accused the former president of raping...

Donald Trump Ordered To Pay $1.6 Million In Tax Fraud Case

On Friday (January 13), a New York judge ordered Donald Trump to pay $1.6 million that two of his businesses were involved with.

Under oath, Trump hurled insults at woman who alleges rape

The excerpts reveal a contentious battle between Trump and lawyer Roberta Kaplan.

Trump Doubles Down on E. Jean Carroll Insults in Lawsuit Deposition

Trump called Carroll, who has accused him of sexual assault, a "nut case" and claimed that she said it was "very sexy to be raped."

In deposition, Trump dismisses ‘hoax’ rape claim, threatens to sue accuser

Former President Trump repeatedly insulted and threatened to sue a writer who has accused him of raping her in the 1990s, according to recently unsealed portions of his October deposition. Trump is being sued by E. Jean Carroll, who has accused the former president of raping her in a New York City department store, one…

Donald Trump's Telltale Sign He Knows He'll Be Indicted: Kirschner

The former president has been posting frequently on Truth Social about the investigations he faces.

Michael Cohen meets Trump prosecutors in hush money probe

Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, said he met for 2½ hours Tuesday with Manhattan prosecutors who have revived a years-old investigation into payments made to a porn star to keep her quiet about an alleged extramarital tryst.

Trump's Criminal Case May Be Derailed by New Book

Information revealed in former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz's new book could "damage an ongoing criminal investigation," according to the Manhattan DA's office.

Trump and Lawyer Sanctioned Almost $1 Million for ‘Frivolous' Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump had claimed in a dismissed lawsuit that Hillary Clinton and others tried to rig the 2016 presidential election in her favor.

Donald Trump, lawyer hit with $937,989 sanctions in Clinton case

The sanctions were issued on behalf of 18 defendants who submitted a joint motion accusing Trump of knowingly filing a suit with bogus and unbelievable claims to dishonestly advance a political narrative

Donald Trump and lawyer fined nearly $1m for 'bogus' legal claim against Hillary Clinton

As well as the fine for his claim against Hillary Clinton and her advisers, the former US president withdrew his lawsuit against New York attorney general Letitia James, which was called "vexatious" by the same Florida judge.

Philip Esformes, whose prison sentence Trump commuted, loses appeal

Donald Trump, while president, commuted the sentence of Florida nursing home operator Philip Esformes. The DOJ plans to retry him on deadlocked fraud counts.

Donald Trump Hit With Nearly $1 Million Sanctions For Lawsuit

A day after a federal judge ordered Donald Trump and his attorney to pay nearly $1 million in sanctions for filing a quickly dismissed lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and 30 others, the former president dropped a case against New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Trump ordered to pay nearly $1 million for "frivolous" lawsuit, drops another suit soon after

A federal judge concluded that Trump's lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others was "completely frivolous."

Trump drops suit against N.Y. AG James after being fined $1M

Trump pulled the plug a day after a federal judge ordered him and his lawyer to pay $937,989.39 for abusing the legal system to make political points.

Donald Trump withdraws lawsuit against New York attorney general

Former president Donald Trump Friday, withdrew a lawsuit from Federal Court in Florida against New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Donald Trump Drops Lawsuit Against His Biggest Enemy

The decision to back down from the suit comes after Trump and his attorney were slapped with nearly $1 million in sanctions on Thursday.

Trump drops Florida lawsuit against New York attorney general

Former President Donald Trump has dropped the federal lawsuit he filed in Florida against New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Trump Hit With $1 Million Fine for Lawsuit Deemed Frivolous

Federal judge levies sanctions over suit alleging Democrats sought to rig 2016 election

Trump not scared by judge’s million-dollar smack, experts say

A court order that Donald Trump and his lawyer must pay almost $1 million for filing an “abusive” lawsuit against Hillary Clinton probably won’t succeed in deterring him.

‘Mastermind of Strategic Abuse of Court’: Justice Middlebrooks Slams Trump, Fines Him $1 Million

Former US President Donald Trump who suffered two legal setbacks on Thursday also ended up earning the judge’s ire as he ordered the former real estate mogul to pay almost $1 million in costs and fees to numerous defendants, including his 2016 presidential contender Hillary Clinton

Trump Keeps Providing 'Incriminating Evidence' Against Himself: Kirschner

Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner said everything the ex-president says related to his classified documents case is an "admission by a party-opponent."

Trump is handing investigators 'incriminating evidence from heaven': legal expert

Donald Trump's inability to stop talking about his legal problems, and his penchant for floating possible defenses on his social media accounts, will likely come back to haunt him, explained one legal expert.During an appearance on MSNBC early Sunday morning, former Army prosecutor Glenn Kirschner w...

Donald Trump withdraws second lawsuit against New York state attorney general

Former president Donald Trump voluntarily withdrew a lawsuit Tuesday, against New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Trump voluntarily drops another lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James

Trump has withdrawn two suits against James in the last five days.

Trump drops second lawsuit against New York attorney general

Donald Trump was sanctioned nearly $1 million for what a judge called a frivolous lawsuit against Hillary Clinton.

Trump drops appeal, ending legal fight over New York probe

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has abandoned efforts to revive his federal lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James — the second time he’s halted legal action against her after a judge last week fined him and his lawyers nearly $1 million for filing frivolous cases.

Trump's Lawyers Argue Trump Organization Does Not Exist

"While the shorthand 'Trump Organization' is utilized by Defendants for branding and business purposes, no entity as such exists for legal purposes," a filing read.

Trump Financial Crimes Investigation Was 'Buried,' Kirschner Says

During the Trump-Russia probe, Trump's team looked into suspected financial dealings that involved the former president based on a tip from Italian officials.

Trump's return to stump highlights 2024 campaign challenges, donor woes

Former President Donald Trump’s rant-filled weekend campaign stops highlight the challenges he faces in the 2024 election — including getting big donors to back him.

Trump sues journalist Bob Woodward

Former President Trump is suing journalist Bob Woodward over interview recordings that Trump alleges he didn’t agree could be included in an audiobook.  Trump concedes that he consented to Woodward recording their conversations for the purpose of a book, and gave 19 interviews to the veteran journalist in 2019 and 2020, which Woodward included in…

Case against Trump over porn-star hush money claims brought before grand jury

Grand jury could lay groundwork for possible criminal charges against former president by Manhattan district attorney’s office

Manhattan District Attorney to Present Trump Hush-Money Evidence to Grand Jury

Prosecutors’ efforts signal revival of probe into payment to Stormy Daniels

N.Y. case against Trump over hush money to porn star goes to grand jury Monday

A grand jury could lay the groundwork for possible criminal charges against the former president by the Manhattan district attorney's office. Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified before the grand jury, one source told Reuters.

Donald Trump's Former Fixer Now One of His Greatest Threats

Trump's ex-attorney could provide damaging testimony against the former president.

Surprise New York grand jury reportedly to mull Trump hush money payments

Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg to present evidence of $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016

New York grand jury hears evidence

Manhattan prosedutors are eyeing Donald Trump over a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels during his campaign against Hillary Clinton.

New York attorney general calls for new sanctions against Donald Trump

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Donald Trump Caught Contradicting Himself in Testimony

New York Attorney General Letitia James' office used court filings to show that Trump contradicted previous sworn testimony about his involvement in Trump Org.

Trump Moving to Mar-a-Lago May Have Given Prosecutors an Opening

"They long ago missed the Statute of Limitations, & I recently won big money against 'Stormy' in the 9th Circuit—NEVER HAD AN AFFAIR," Trump posted this week.

Donald Trump sues Bob Woodward, claims journalist's audiobook violates copyright

Former President Donald Trump is suing journalist Bob Woodward, claiming the reporter didn't have permission to release interview recordings of Trump to the public.

New York attorney general will seek sanctions against Trump in civil fraud lawsuit

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) plans to seek court sanctions against former President Trump in her civil fraud lawsuit, her office told a state judge on Tuesday. James’s office said formal answers to her $250 million lawsuit filed by Trump, his three oldest children and the family’s businesses last week were “deficient in…

New York attorney general will seek sanctions on Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Donald Trump, the Trump Organization and others over alleged fraud involving false financial statements.

Top Trump Organization executive to appear before grand jury

The Trump Organization's controller is expected to testify Thursday before a grand jury in New York.

Ex-prosecutor Mark Pomerantz accuses Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg of botching Trump investigation in new book: report

Bragg has already tried to halt the publication of Mark Pomerantz’s “People vs. Donald Trump,” which hits shelves on Tuesday.

Manhattan DA’s Office Explored Charging Donald Trump, Says Former Prosecutor

New book outlines efforts, ultimately aborted, to bring criminal charges against former president

Prosecutors likened Trump to mob boss and had to prove he wasn’t insane - book

Mark Pomerantz, who was on New York team investigating tax affairs, reportedly compares ex-president to John Gotti

Trump's Legal Trouble in Georgia Is Pressuring Bragg to Step Up: Kirschner

One district attorney investigating Trump might be the impetus for another to also feel compelled to indict, said the former federal prosecutor.

The law closes in: Donald Trump is under Manhattan grand jury investigation again

Last year, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg flinched rather than following through with what his own office’s prosecutors believed to be a solid case that Donald Trump lied to banks about his holdings. As Mark Pomerantz — who led the grand jury investigation with Carey Dunne — makes clear in his new book, that was a serious mistake.

Ex-Manhattan prosecutor describes internal clash over charging Trump

The Manhattan district attorney possessed sufficient evidence to convict former President Trump last year and was wrong to not seek charges, an ex-prosecutor in the case contends in his forthcoming book. Mark Pomerantz argued his team built a “solid case” for securing Trump’s conviction on financial crimes, and he offered a searing criticism of how…

Trump Embarks on New Crusade After String of Legal Losses

Trump announced he is suing the Pulitzer Prize Board over its recognition of reporting on his alleged ties to Russia during 2016.

Trump Could Face Logistical Nightmare if Charges Land in Multiple States

Trump's 2024 campaign could be impacted by several state and federal investigations.

Trump headed to trial in NYC in rape and defamation case in April

Manhattan Federal Court Judge Lewis Kaplan set an April 25 trial date hours after Trump’s lawyers asked him to push the case back to June.

Manhattan DA, former prosecutor trade barbs over decision on prosecuting Trump

In his book, Mark Pomerantz, who led the Manhattan D.A.’s investigation of Trump's finances, says D.A. Alvin Bragg should've filed charges. Bragg says the case wasn't ready.

Michael Cohen to meet NY investigators for 15th time in ongoing Trump probe

Michael Cohen, former President Trump’s long-time personal attorney, said he will meet with the Manhattan district attorney’s office on Wednesday as investigators appear to be nearing a decision on whether to seek charges against Trump. Cohen said on his podcast “Political Beatdown” that the meeting with District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) office will mark Cohen’s…

Michael Cohen to meet with Manhattan DA amidst Trump grand jury

Cohen said he will be meeting with District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Wednesday.

Ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen meets with Manhattan prosecutors probing former president

Trump’s former right-hand man declined to discuss specifics but said he suspects he’ll be meeting with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigators again soon.

Trump ex-lawyer Cohen meets again with New York prosecutors

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen said he was meeting yet...

Ex-Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Meets With Manhattan Prosecutors Investigating Former President

Cohen is a central witness in probe focusing on hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels

Michael Cohen meets again with New York prosecutors

Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen said he was meeting yet again Wednesday with New York City prosecutors who have spent years examining the former president’s financial dealings.

Lawyer: Trump offers DNA to compare against accuser's dress

Donald Trump's lawyer says the former president is willing to provide a DNA sample to be compared against stains on the dress of a woman who is accusing him of raping her over a quarter century ago.

In a delectable turn, chef José Andrés bests Trump after lengthy feud

Some say revenge is a dish best served cold. Andrés prefers serving it with small plates and craft cocktails

Trump Lawyers Appeared Before Grand Jury as Part of Classified-Documents Probe

Evan Corcoran and Christina Bobb’s appearances come as the Justice Department ramps up Mar-a-Lago investigation

Trump's Attorney Finally Gets Win Amid String of Embarrassments

A judge in Wisconsin was scolded by a state judicial oversight panel after a complaint accused her of being hostile to Donald Trump's lawyers.

Judge rejects Trump's late offer to provide DNA in rape accuser Carroll's lawsuit

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump's offer to provide a DNA sample as part of a defamation lawsuit filed against him by E. Jean Carroll, a writer who said the former U.S. president raped her in the mid-1990s.

Appeals court upholds $110,000 fine for Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump must pay a $110,000 fine after being held in contempt by a New York court, the state's appeals court ruled Tuesday.

Trump loses appeal to toss $110K contempt order in AG's case

Donald Trump lost his appeal Tuesday to toss a $110,000 contempt order he faces for not complying with subpoenas from the New York Attorney General's Office.

Judge upholds Donald Trump contempt order, sanctions in New York civil probe

A New York state appeals court on Tuesday upheld an order finding Donald Trump in civil contempt for having failed to comply with a subpoena from New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Donald Trump ‘not above the law’, New York attorney general says

Letitia James celebrates appeals court ruling ordering ex-president to pay $110,000 fine for refusing to comply with subpoenas

Appeals court rules Trump must pay $110,000 fine for contempt

Trump was "correctly" held in contempt last year for failing to turn over documents demanded in a subpoena.

Judge to Trump: Too late to offer DNA to rebut Carroll rape claim

Judge Lewis A. Kaplan rejected the 11th-hour offer by Trump’s legal team to provide a DNA sample to rebut claims E. Jean Carroll first made publicly in a 2019 book.

Trump Special Counsel Gives Him Another Thing to Worry About

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's efforts to investigate Trump is "a zigzag-like path," but he may need to zoom in soon, a former federal prosecutor says.

Trump seeks to bar sexual assault evidence at trial

The writer E. Jean Carroll is just one of many women who have accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault or misconduct. Trump denies the claims.

Trump attorneys try to ban "Access Hollywood" tape from his civil rape trial

Attorneys for Donald Trump want to ban from his upcoming civil rape trial the "Access Hollywood" tape in which he bragged about how celebrities can molest women.

Trump moves to block ‘Access Hollywood’ tape from NY rape trial

Donald Trump doesn’t want the jury at his upcoming New York civil rape trial to see the tape — in which he bragged about assaulting women — when the trial starts on April 25.

Trump May Have to Change How He Pays His Mounting Legal Fees

Trump's Save America PAC reportedly paid around $10 million in legal fees for the former president last year.

Steve Bannon's ex-lawyers sue him over nearly $500,000 in unpaid legal bills

A law firm that represented former Donald Trump strategist Steve Bannon during his fight against a subpoena from the House January 6 committee and other cases is suing Bannon for nearly $500,000 in unpaid legal bills.

Steve Bannon's former lawyers sue ex-Trump strategist over unpaid bills

A New York law firm says former Trump sidekick Steve Bannon stiffed it on legal fees of more than $480,000 -- after its lawyers helped secure a presidential pardon for the 69-year-old in 2020.

U.S. judge orders Trump deposed in lawsuits by former FBI officials

A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered former President Donald Trump to be questioned in a pair of lawsuits against the Justice Department and FBI by two former agency officials who allege they were the targets of an improper political pressure campaign by his White House.

Trump seeks to dismiss rape accuser Carroll's second defamation claim

Donald Trump on Thursday urged a federal judge to throw out the writer E. Jean Carroll's defamation claim in the second of her two lawsuits against the former U.S. president, who she says raped her in the mid-1990s.

Steve Bannon sued for nearly $500,000 in alleged unpaid legal bills

A law firm that represented former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is suing him for nearly $500,000 in alleged unpaid legal bills.

Andrew Weissmann

Attorney Andrew Weissmann discusses why 'Argentina 1985' demonstrates that Donald Trump should be criminally prosecuted

In battle with Attorney General Letitia James, Trump may force his nemesis Michael Cohen to testify in his defense

Attorney General Letitia James also said in court papers she may try to redepose Donald and Eric Trump.

Trump's Already Daunting Legal Troubles May Be About to Get Worse

The Justice Department said that plaintiffs should be allowed to sue Trump for damages over speech that he claimed was protected by immunity.

Trump asks for roughly six-month delay in New York fraud case

Former President Trump on Friday asked for a roughly six-month delay in New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) civil fraud suit against him. Trump’s motion, if granted, would likely push his trial back until the heat of the presidential primary season in the early months of 2024. Attorneys for the former president argued that…

Hope Hicks Meets With NY Prosecutors Investigating Trump

Donald Trump’s former spokesperson Hope Hicks met Monday with Manhattan prosecutors who are investigating hush-money payments made to women on the...

Manafort agrees to $3.15M civil settlement with DOJ

Former Trump campaign chairman and advisor Paul Manafort has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a civil case with the Justice Department over foreign bank accounts he hadn’t disclosed on his tax forms, court records show. The settlement was approved on Feb. 22 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida,…

Michelle Obama said she sobbed uncontrollably for 30 minutes straight after leaving the White House on Trump's inauguration day

Obama said January 20, 2017, was very "emotional" for her — partly because of the lack of diversity she saw at Trump's inauguration ceremony.

Kellyanne Conway meets with Manhattan prosecutors amid Trump probe

The investigation is focused on an alleged "hush money" payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Manhattan prosecutors signal criminal charges likely for Trump

Manhattan prosecutors say Trump could face criminal charges for hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels

Prosecutors Signal Criminal Charges for Trump Are Likely

The former president was told that he could appear before a Manhattan grand jury next week if he wishes to testify, a strong indication that an indictment could soon follow.

Trump Invited to Appear Before Grand Jury in Hush-Money Probe

The Manhattan District Attorney's office is looking into hush money paid to the adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Possible criminal charges for Donald Trump could throw presidential election into chaos

If Mr. Trump is charged he would be the first former U.S. president to be indicted on a smaller matter, which opens up the possibility he could be charged in other, far more politically charged and historically significant cases

Judge in E. Jean Carroll’s suit against Trump says jury can hear other accusers, ‘Access Hollywood’ tape

District Judge Lewis Kaplan rejected a request from Trump’s team to disallow the tape and the testimony from the two women, Natasha Stoynoff and Jessica Leeds, who separately accused the former president of assaulting them in late 1970s and early 2000s.

Access Hollywood Tape Can Be Used Against Trump

E. Jean Carroll, who is suing former President Donald Trump, won on a couple of issues in federal court on Friday. District Judge Lewis Kaplan decided that Carroll, who accuses...

5 key figures in the Manhattan DA’s Trump probe

Former President Trump is engulfed in a number of legal battles, but signs are growing that Manhattan prosecutors’ Stormy Daniels investigation could soon produce criminal charges, which would be a first for a former U.S. president. The New York Times reported on Thursday that the Manhattan district attorney’s office offered Trump a chance to testify next…

“Sleeper case”: Experts say Trump indictment in Manhattan is "imminent" - and it's "pardon-proof"

“The evidence here so far looks pretty damning," legal scholar says. "If I'm Trump, I'm pretty worried."

Judge okays use of Access Hollywood tape in Trump defamation trial

The Manhattan judge also rejected Trump’s effort to block the columnist, E. Jean Carroll, from using the testimony of two other women who previously accused him of sexual assault.

Judge allows ‘Access Hollywood’ tape into upcoming Trump trial

An excerpt from a notorious “Access Hollywood” tape in which Donald Trump seems to brag about sexually assaulting women will be allowed into evidence at his upcoming trial.

Trump cannot exclude 'Access Hollywood' tape from rape accuser's trial

Kaplan also rejected Trump's bid to exclude testimony from two other women who claimed he sexually assaulted them. One, Jessica Leeds, said Trump groped her while seated beside her on a 1979 flight to New York from Texas.

Donald Trump Access Hollywood tape can be used in civil rape trial, judge rules

E Jean Carroll can use tape of former president boasting of touching women’s genitals without consent in New York trial

E. Jean Carroll lawsuit: Judge says jury can see 'Access Hollywood' tape

A federal judge on Friday said that E. Jean Carroll, in her defamation case against former President Donald Trump, can use as evidence the testimony of two other sexual assault accusers as well as the "Access Hollywood" tape, in which he bragged about being able to grope women.

E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers can play ‘Access Hollywood’ tape at civil rape trial against Donald Trump

Manhattan Federal Court Judge Lewis Kaplan found the "Access Hollywood" tape, in which Trump bragged that his fame gave him license to grope women, was relevant to the case.

Trump indictment? Possibility throws wrench into campaign plans

Former President Trump is reportedly on the brink of facing charges related to a hush money payment during the 2016 campaign, throwing a wrench into the nascent 2024 GOP presidential primary.  Trump has already said in interviews that he plans to continue his campaign for the presidency even if he is indicted, and he was…

Michael Cohen to testify before NY grand jury in Trump case

Michael Cohen is expected to testify before a grand jury next week in another sign that New York prosecutors are likely to indict former President Donald Trump as soon as later this month.

Trump should quit 2024 race if indicted in New York, Republican rival says

Ex-Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson: man facing charge over porn star payment should ‘respect institution of the presidency’

Trump "won't participate" in Manhattan grand jury, his lawyer says

Trump will not accept an invitation to appear before a grand jury investigating a "hush money" payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

What Donald Trump's Attorney Has Said About Trump Being Indicted

"I expect justice to prevail...there shouldn't be an indictment," Trump's attorney, Joe Tacopina said.

Michael Cohen at Manhattan courthouse before expected Trump grand jury testimony: ‘This is not revenge’

Michael Cohen, former President Trump’s longtime fixer, arrived at a Manhattan courthouse on Monday ahead of his appearance before a grand jury investigating the former president, according to The Associated Press. Cohen’s appearance marks a critical moment for the grand jury proceedings, with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) office appearing to near a decision…

Trump’s Legal Peril in Manhattan

If prosecutor Alvin Bragg’s case is this much of a stretch, he should think twice.

He Helps Trump Navigate Legal Peril While Under Scrutiny Himself

Boris Epshteyn is the latest aide to take on the role of slashing defender of the former president, even as the Justice Department seeks information about him in the Jan. 6 and documents inquiries.

Stormy Daniels Meets With Prosecutors Investigating Donald Trump

Meeting comes on same day that former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testifies before a grand jury for a second time

Expert: Trump lawyer's attempt to do "damage control" on TV may have done the opposite

Attorney Joe Tacopina claimed Trump's false claim was not a "lie" because it was not made under "oath."

As Trump Claims Innocence, Cohen Says Indictment 'Imminent'

The Manhattan district attorney's office is expected to indict former President Donald Trump in a case centering on potential violations of state election laws.

Trump Complains Michael Cohen is Talking About Testimony: 'Not Allowed'

Cohen spoke to several media outlets after appearing before a grand jury investigating Trump's alleged role in hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels.

New York to Trump: No more delay in civil fraud case

New York Attorney General Letitia James urged a state judge to reject Donald Trump’s bid to delay her civil fraud case against him

Judge Rules Trump Lawyer Must Testify in Documents Inquiry

The ruling found that the government had met the threshold for the crime-fraud exception, which allows prosecutors to get around attorney-client privilege if they believe a crime has been committed.

Trump will surrender to face charges if indicted, defense lawyer says

Donald Trump is under criminal investigation for 2016 hush money payment his former attorney Michael Cohen made to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Trump will surrender to authorities if he's indicted, lawyer says

A lawyer representing Donald Trump told Insider that the former president will surrender to law enforcement if he's criminally charged.

Lawyer Compares Trump to Jesus Christ Ahead of Expected Indictment

Trump said on Saturday evening that he may be arrested in New York City on Tuesday in connection with the Manhattan District Attorney's investigation.

Trump calls for protests before his ‘arrest this week’

The former president is facing a string of legal challenges including over alleged hush payments to a porn star as he campaigns for re-election.

Trump arrest expected Tuesday, former president says on social media

The former president said in a social media post that he will be arrested Tuesday as a New York prosecutor is eyeing charges in a case examining hush money paid to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president.

‘Trump will be re-elected if…’: Musk reacts to ex-US President's arrest claim

Former US President Donald Trump claimed that he will be arrested soon over hush money case. Billionaire Elon Musk reacted to the reports.

Donald Trump claims he will be arrested on Tuesday over payment to porn star for 'silence'

Trump posted on his Truth Social website and said he "will be arrested on Tuesday of next week"

Donald Trump Claims He Will Be Arrested Next Week And Calls For Protest

Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that he will be arrested next week and called for his supporters to protest.

Michael Cohen's former lawyer likely to testify in Manhattan Trump inquiry: Report

A lawyer who once worked for Michael Cohen is reportedly expected to testify Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump arrest claim: New York riot police on standby ahead of potential prosecution of former president

Prosecutors in an investigation that could see Donald Trump arrested in New York on Monday (US time) have said they will not be intimidated as police in the city brace for violence.

Critic of Michael Cohen invited to testify in Trump probe

Robert Costello, a onetime legal advisor to former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, will appear on Monday before the New York grand jury investigating former President Trump over his alleged involvement in a hush-money payment. Costello, who recently represented Rudy Giuliani and Steven Bannon during Justice Department investigations and the House Jan. 6 committee hearings, confirmed…

Alvin Bragg’s Political Charge Against Donald Trump

An indictment of a former President must be for serious offenses with indisputable evidence.

Cohen: Trump will ‘absolutely’ take mugshot, be fingerprinted if arrested

Former President Trump’s longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen said on Sunday his former client will “absolutely” go through the formalities of being fingerprinted and photographed if he is arrested in connection to the Manhattan district attorney’s investigation into a hush money payment before the 2016 election. “Do I think that Donald will be fingerprinted, swabbed,…

NY grand jury investigating Trump hush money scheme to hear from former Michael Cohen legal adviser

Attorney Robert Costello, once a legal adviser to Trump attorney Michael Cohen, will appear Monday before the New York grand jury investigating the former President Donald Trump's alleged role in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Trial in one of E. Jean Carroll's rape defamation cases against Trump is delayed

The first of two defamation trials scheduled for next month regarding E. Jean Carroll's claim that Donald Trump raped her will be delayed indefinitely, a federal judge said Monday.

Trump Grand Jury Hears From Likely Final Witness on Hush-Money Payment

Lawyer testifies at request of Trump legal team, says key prosecution witness is unreliable

Donald Trump Ready to Surrender 'Loud and Proud,' His Lawyer Says

Trump will not "cower" from an "all-out war" but will surrender if arraigned in New York, according to his lawyer Joe Tacopina.

Trump is using the news of his looming indictment to fundraise on Truth Social, asking supporters to help 'take back our Country'

Trump asked his followers who are "doing well, which was made possible through the great policies of the Trump Administration," to send donations.

Donald Trump indictment would be unprecedented

The decision whether to indict former President Donald Trump over hush-money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign lies in the hands of a Manhattan grand jury that has been hearing evidence in secret for weeks.

Will Donald Trump Be Arrested? Everything to Know About His Possible Indictment in Stormy Daniels Case

As Trump (and his businesses) are facing legal challenges on several fronts, here's a guide to his pending indictment involving a $130,000 hush money payment to ex-porn actress Daniels

Liberal Manhattan DA takes on Trump in perilous legal fight

Progressive policies pushed by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg have made him a convenient target for Trump, who has a history of claiming bias by those investigating him.

New York City braces for possible Trump indictment after former president urges protests

Criminal case would involve alleged payment of ‘hush money’ over affair during 2016 campaign

Time's up: Trump has dodged prosecution his whole life, but Judgment Day is coming

Trump has devoted his entire career to avoiding consequences. He's very good at it — but maybe not good enough

Trump's potential indictment caps decades of legal scrutiny

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Trump's Melania defense is back in play

Of all the pending legal cases against former President Donald Trump, none is weaker than Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's. He reportedly plans to nail Trump on campaign finance and tax fraud charges related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.

Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms

The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.

Would being indicted actually help Trump politically?

Criminal charges connected to an alleged hush money payment to a porn star would be more than enough to sink most politicians, but the former president has a history of capitalizing on his many scandals.

New York plays waiting game over expected Trump indictment

Barricades set up near Trump Tower, police on high alert, and throngs of journalists outside the prosecutor's office: New York was waiting Tuesday for the likely indictment of Donald Trump, but the timing remained uncertain.

Furious Trump erupts after judge refuses to delay $250M fraud trial

Minutes before Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron was to gavel in late Tuesday morning, a bomb threat was called in to 911, delaying a pre-trial hearing in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ $250 million civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump and his adult children, but only for ...

Tweet falsely claims Trump rally held in NYC before March arrest

A viral video claims to show a crowd outside Trump Tower in March 2023 ahead of his expected indictment in New York. It’s actually from 2020 when Trump had COVID-19.

Court rejects Trump attempt to delay trial date in civil fraud lawsuit

Trial date in New York civil fraud case ‘written in stone’, judge tells Trump

Trump Attorneys Tell Him to Prepare to Lose to Alvin Bragg

His team is telling him to "win it on appeal," arguing without evidence that the former Republican president can't get a fair trial in Manhattan

Could Trump still run for president if he's indicted?

Could he still run for president? Why would the adult-film star case move before any of the ones about protecting democracy? How could you possibly find an impartial jury? Here are answers to some of the questions about the possible indictment of former President Donald Trump.

Report: Trump Won't Be Indicted Today

Donald Trump will not be indicted today because the grand jury that has been hearing evidence in his case, which had been scheduled to reconvene Wednesday afternoon, has been...

New York Trump grand jury not meeting Wednesday, sources say

Grand jury has been probing any involvement by Trump in "hush money" paid by Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.

Trump’s Indictment Won’t Win Him Votes

Some Republicans may rally around him, but the appeal of his antics is wearing thin.

Decision on whether to arrest Donald Trump pushed back as jury fails to meet

With barricades outside Trump Tower and police on high alert, New York has been holding its breath over an expected indictment for days.

Trump warns of 'death & destruction' if charged with a crime

Former U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential "death & destruction" if he faces criminal charges, hours after New York prosecutors probing his hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels said they would not be intimidated.

Trump to face anonymous jury in high-profile New York defamation trial

A US judge said Donald Trump will get an anonymous jury in rape accuser E. Jean Carroll's upcoming defamation trial, citing the risk of juror harassment and noting Trump's reaction to possibly being indicted in an unrelated case. US District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan said the names, addresses and places of employment for jurors in the trial scheduled for April 25 will be

Stormy Daniels says her phone records are ‘gonna hurt’ Trump

Porn star Stormy Daniels claims phone records she handed over to her lawyer are “gonna hurt” former President Donald Trump.

Would Trump's Indictment Remain Under Seal Until He Is Arraigned?

In the event of an indictment, it could remain under seal or be released earlier, depending on the judge and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

After Trump's calls for protest, judge orders anonymous jury in his upcoming sexual assault trial

A New York federal judge has ordered the use of an anonymous jury for former President Donald Trump's sexual assault civil trial next month, saying that his recent calls for protest could lead to harassment.

Police and pizza but no perp walk as New York waits for Trump indictment

A week that began with a bang fizzled out as grand jury unlikely to deliver verdict in hush money payment case until next week

Alvin Bragg Threatened Hours After Trump Warns of 'Death and Destruction'

The NYPD is investigating a suspicious package found at the Manhattan district attorney's office.

Republicans' Warning About Trump Indictment Coming True

A new survey conducted the same week as Trump's expected arrest found that the former president had increased his standing as the top GOP 2024 hopeful.

Death threat and white powder sent to district attorney investigating Donald Trump

The incident comes after days of speculation that Donald Trump will be indicted by the Manhattan district attorney over alleged hush payments made to Stormy Daniels and another adult film star.

Trump compares investigations into him to 'Stalinist Russia'

The legal threats hanging over the former president were front of mind for some attendees, many of whom flashed signs saying "WITCH HUNT." Trump is being investigated by prosecutors in Manhattan for campaign finance violations stemming his alleged payment of hush money to an adult film actress ahead of the 2016 election.

Thousands Attend Trump Rally in Waco, Texas, as Potential Indictment Looms

Rally is former president’s first large-scale campaign event as his White House comeback bid accelerates

Donald Trump lawyer calls his social media posts targeting Manhattan district attorney ‘ill-advised’

Donald Trump’s lawyer has said he wouldn’t attempt to defend the former president’s recent social media posts in relation to a possible criminal indictment, stating that he was “not a social media consultant”.

Trump lawyer says ex-president based remarks about imminent arrest on ‘rumors’

Trump’s prediction last week was a bust, but Manhattan grand jury could reconvene on Monday with an arraignment by end of day

Trump alleges 'election interference' as NY grand jury continues hush-money probe

Former President Donald Trump again made allegations about the Manhattan grand jury's investigation into hush money accusations on Monday.

In Trump probe, key witness as grand jury is back at work

NEW YORK (AP) — A pivotal figure in the hush money payment investigation of Donald Trump was seen Monday leaving the Manhattan building where a grand jury has been meeting for months, though there was still no word on when the panel might vote on a p

Donald Trump fails to narrow rape accuser’s case as trial nears

A U.S. judge on Tuesday denied Donald Trump's bid to throw out E. Jean Carroll's defamation claim from next month's high-profile trial over whether Trump raped the former Elle magazine columnist in the mid-1990s.

Trump fails to narrow rape accuser's case as trial looms

A U.S. judge on Tuesday denied Donald Trump's bid to throw out E. Jean Carroll's defamation claim from next month's high-profile trial over whether Trump raped the former Elle magazine columnist in the mid-1990s.

Trump Grand Jury Won’t Consider Hush-Money Probe Again This Week

Slower schedule pushes any action on former president until at least next week, with future steps uncertain

Trump grand jury not expected to vote on possible indictment this week

The New York grand jury considering possible criminal charges against former President Donald Trump related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election is not expected to be asked to vote on an indictment this week, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Trump Hush-Money: Possible New York Indictment on Hold for Weeks

On March 18 Trump declared he was three days away from being charged over a hush-money payment to a porn star. But since then the panel convened by Manhattan's chief local prosecutor has continued to hear witnesses.

At a glance: Donald Trump's legal troubles

New York prosecutors took a historic step today by filing criminal charges against Donald Trump, the first time this has happened to a former US president.

Donald Trump indicted and set to be first former US president to face criminal charges

A lawyer for Donald Trump said tonight he has been told that the former president has been indicted in New York on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.

New York grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump

A New York grand jury has indicted Donald Trump over hush money payments made to an adult film star, making him the first-ever serving or former US president to face criminal charges.

Donald Trump ‘indicted’ and set to be first ex-president to face criminal charge

The former president has been indicted in New York, his lawyer has said.

"That's nuts": Legal experts stunned Trump grand jury is going on month break without indictment

"They are what now?" exclaimed former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade.

Trump grand jury poised to take pre-planned break from case

The planned break for the Trump grand jury coincides with Passover, Easter and spring break for the New York City public school system.

NY grand jury case to resume in April

{beacon}    Evening Report Wednesday, March 29   ©  AP Trump case before New York grand jury going into April The Manhattan grand jury weighing the hush money case involving former President Trump is not set to consider the case again until the end of April, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The…

Trump seeks to make criminal allegations pay with 2024 fundraising drive

A Manhattan grand jury indicted Trump after a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump, who has denied making any payment, has claimed the charges are evidence of a left-wing plot - an argument made in the fundraising email to supporters on Thursday

Trump to surrender for arraignment in NYC early next week: sources

Indicted former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender next week, possibly as early as Monday, sources told The Post Thursday.

Trump Becomes First US President To Face Criminal Charges

A grand jury in New York has indicted Former US President Donald Trump in connection with hush money payments made to adult film star, Stormy Daniels.

Opinion | The Painful Lesson Donald Trump Could Learn from R. Kelly and Michael Avenatti

The New York hush money case might be legally weak. But defendants who face multiple indictments simultaneously often find themselves overwhelmed and ultimately convicted.

Trump's legal worries extend far beyond charges in New York

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After indictment, Donald Trump raises over USD 4 million in 24 hours

Significantly, over 25 per cent of donations came from first-time donors to the Trump Campaign, further solidifying his status as the clear frontrunner in the Republican primary, a media release said on Friday

Trump indicted in Manhattan, becoming first ex-president charged with a crime

The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.

Donald Trump facing at least 1 felony charge in NY case

The indictment remained sealed and the specific charges were not immediately known, but details were confirmed by people who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss information that isn’t yet public

Trump ‘facing at least one felony charge in New York case’

Former US president Donald Trump is facing several charges of falsifying business records, including at least one felony offence, in the indictment against him by a New York grand jury, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.

Donald Trump to plead not guilty during his historic hush money arraignment, no matter the charges

Trump is set to appear before State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday to enter a plea to charges stemming from the Manhattan district attorney’s years-long probe into his business and financial dealings. He plans to plead not guilty no matter the charges.

AP sources: Trump facing at least 1 felony charge in NY case

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is facing multiple charges of falsifying business records, including at least one felony offense, in the indictment handed down against him by a New York grand jury, two people familiar with the matter to

Donald Trump indictment: How sharing a golf cart with a porn star led to court case

It was July 13, 2006, and Donald Trump was forging up the fairways of the majestic Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Nevada, nestled beneath the Sierra Nevada mountains.

‘Teflon Don’ confident charges won’t stick

Donald Trump has long shrugged off allegations of fraud, collusion and sexual misconduct. And the charges against him may still be thrown out.

Trump faces felony charge, source says

The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Donald Trump’s Time-Tested Legal Strategy: Attack and Delay

Across many court cases over the decades, Mr. Trump has regularly leaned on those tactics. Now facing criminal charges in Manhattan, he has already lashed out at the judge.

New York plans for Trump surrender with barricades, courtroom closings

New York City police have thrown up metal barriers around Trump Tower and blocked roads near Manhattan Criminal Courthouse as they brace for potential protests ahead of Donald Trump's expected surrender to prosecutors on Tuesday. The former president is due to be arraigned at the courthouse Tuesday afternoon, after his indictment in a grand jury probe over hush money paid to a porn star.

Trump set for prime-time speech after court hearing

The former president is expected to lash out against charges of providing hush money payments to a porn star after his unprecedented arraignment in New York.

Nation awaits unveiling of criminal charges against Trump at historic Tuesday arraignment

Trump is expected to appear before State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan in Manhattan around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday on still-unknown criminal charges stemming from prosecutors’ long-running investigation into his business dealings.

Small groups of supporters line route as Donald Trump returns to New York to face charges in criminal probe

Former president flies from Florida to face charges as mayor warns protestors that city is 'not a playground for your misplaced anger'

Donald Trump returns to New York to face historic criminal charges

Former President Donald Trump has arrived in New York ahead of his arraignment Tuesday on criminal charges stemming from a hush money payment to a porn actor during his 2016 campaign.

Donald Trump to surrender to history-making criminal charges

The former US president will be fingerprinted, his charges laid against him and will likely plead not guilty in a New York court on Tuesday

Trump's court appearance

Donald Trump is to appear before a judge in New York today to face charges over a hush-money payment to a porn star.

Donald Trump shakes up legal team ahead of New York court appearance

Donald Trump made last-minute changes to his legal team yesterday as he was set to become the first former US president to appear in court on criminal charges.

Trump arrives at New York court ahead of arraignment

Donald Trump is the first former US president to face criminal charges.

Former US president Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 charges

Mr Trump, stony-faced and silent as he entered and exited the Manhattan courtroom, said “not guilty” in a firm voice while facing a judge who warned him to refrain from rhetoric that could inflame or cause civil unrest.

Former US President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records

Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

Trump surrenders to New York authorities ahead of arraignment

Donald Trump is the first former US president to face criminal charges.

Donald Trump has surrendered at New York courthouse - here’s what happens next

Former President Donald Trump came to a New York City courtroom on Tuesday for his arraignment on charges related to falsifying business records in a hush money investigation, the first president ever to be charged with a crime.

Donald Trump arraignment: Extraordinary moment in US history as former president formally arrested

Former US President Donald Trump is now officially a criminal defendant – the first time in US history a sitting or former president has been in this position.

Trump to appear in court facing criminal charges

Donald Trump, the ex-president and frontrunner to be the Republican nominee in 2024, will appear in court today and is set to be formally charged, finger-printed, and have a mug shot taken in a watershed moment ahead of next year's presidential election.

Donald Trump to appear in court in New York today as he faces charges over ‘hush money’ to porn star Stormy Daniels

Donald Trump, the ex-president and frontrunner to be Republican nominee in 2024, will appear in court today and is set to be formally charged, finger-printed and have a mug shot taken in a watershed moment ahead of next year's presidential election.

Donald Trump’s arraignment day a throwback for news outlets

It’s all Trump all the time on broadcast, cable news networks

Can Donald Trump Still Run for US President? Find Out

Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts inside a packed New York courtroom Tuesday, in a first-ever criminal trial of an American president. The 76-year-old former president denied all the charges, which related to payments to keep people quiet including over an alleged affair with an adult film actress. He was released from custody without any restrictions.

The Day Donald Trump Surrendered

Photographer Yunghi Kim captures photos from Manhattan as Donald Trump, the first U.S. president indicted on criminal charges, turned himself in for arrest.

Donald Trump has been booked and charged - what happens now?

A look at what happens next after Trump has officially been charged

Trump court appearance a remarkable moment in American history

A divided nation could only look on with a toxic mix of wonder and horror as the unprecedented played out in front of them

Read the full Trump indictment charging him with 34 felony counts

The former president pleaded not guilty to all charges in a court appearance Tuesday.

Donald Trump, stone-faced, pleads not guilty to criminal charges

Prosecutors state in a 34-count felony indictment that Trump conspired to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election through hush money payments to two women, including a porn performer, who said they had sexual encounters with him.

Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records. These are the key takeaways from his case

The former president surrendered to authorities, was fingerprinted, and appeared before a judge to hear the charges against him. This is everything we learned from the 'People of the State of New York against Donald J Trump'.

Trump did not get a mugshot during his arrest

Even if Trump was to have had his mugshot taken, New York bans law enforcement from releasing most mugshots publicly.

Donald Trump’s downfall: Witnessing the bizarre spectacle of Trump’s arraignment

Donald Trump walked into the courtroom slowly, his head slightly bowed in these unfamiliar surroundings. As he sat down at the front of the room, flanked by his lawyers, he seemed unsure of how to behave. There were no adoring fans to wave to, no podium to preen from, and no camera to perform for.

Dodgy cheques, a ‘secret child’, and the Oval Office: Six bombshell claims from the Trump indictment

Prosecutors in New York City have finally laid out the full list of charges against Donald Trump, making him the first former president in US history to be charged with a criminal offence.

What It Was Like Inside the Courtroom During Trump’s Arraignment

Here are some of the most important moments from the hearing where criminal charges against Donald Trump were unveiled.

Opinion | The Gaping Hole in the Middle of the Trump Indictment

What exactly are the ‘other crimes’ the former president is alleged to have committed that justify bringing the case?

All the President’s mendacity

Donald Trump has the dubious distinction of being the first former US President to be criminally charged. The charges relate to hush money payments to former porn actress Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election to stop her from going public with her account of their sexual encounters. The charge includes 34 felony counts of falsification of business records to

Can Trump run for president from prison? Yes, and it’s been done before.

He could follow the playbook of the socialist firebrand Eugene V. Debs, who in 1920 received nearly a million votes while behind bars.

Michael Cohen Explains Why Trump Indictment Is 'Terrible' for America

Trump's former attorney said that while he is "glad that accountability is finally at Donald's doorstep," it is still "a very sad day" for the country.

Bill Barr Says Trump Should Be 'Most Concerned' About This Investigation

"The president, unfortunately, has a penchant for engaging in reckless and self-destructive behavior that brings these kinds of things on him," Barr said.

Trump Lawyer Confronted on Ex-President's 'Aggressive' Alvin Bragg Attacks

Attorney Jim Trusty deflected the core of the question on Sunday, but decried the Manhattan district attorney's case as "an absurd situation."

Will Trump attend his rape trial? Judge wants to know

A federal judge wants to know if ex-President Donald Trump plans to attend a New York trial this month resulting from a columnist’s claims that he raped her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s.

Trump due back in New York for questioning in AG’s fraud lawsuit

Trump back in New York Thursday for deposition in business fraud lawsuit

Trump expected sit for deposition this week in civil lawsuit brought by New York attorney general

Former President Donald Trump is expected to be back in New York City to face another legal battle Thursday -- this time in a civil lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, multiple sources told CNN.

Trump returns to NYC this week for state fraud case: sources

Former President Donald Trump is due back in the Big Apple this week to be grilled for the second time by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is probing the Trump Organization's business practices, law-enforcement sources told The Post on Monday.

Judge seeks to learn whether Trump will go to his rape trial in New York

Even if Trump decides not to attend the trial, it is likely that significant portions of his October, 2022 deposition will be watched by the jury

Donald Trump and rape accuser E. Jean Carroll have 10 days to decide whether they’ll attend upcoming NYC civil trial

In the next ten days, Donald Trump must tell a judge whether he plans to attend his upcoming New York City trial in Manhattan federal court, where writer E. Jean Carroll is suing him for sexual battery and defamation, a judge ruled Monday.

Trump sues his former lawyer Michael Cohen for more than $500 million

Trump sues his former lawyer Michael Cohen for more than $500 million

Trump sues ex-lawyer Cohen, a key witness in former president’s criminal case

Mr Cohen’s spokesman, attorney Lanny Davis, said the lawsuit will not deter Mr Cohen’s cooperation with prosecutors.

Donald Trump sues lawyer Michael Cohen for more than $500 million in wake of Stormy Daniels saga

Former US President Donald Trump is suing his former lawyer Michael Cohen for more than $500 million, according to a filing in federal court in Florida on Wednesday.

Manhattan district attorney sues Rep. Jim Jordan, seeking to block subpoena in Trump probe

The 50-page suit asks a court to block a subpoena Jordan issued to a former Manhattan prosecutor who led the investigation into Trump.

Donald Trump Reportedly Lied When He Told Tucker Carlson People Cried At His Arrest

The former president said on Fox News that courthouse employees were crying and apologizing to him, but a source tells Yahoo! that's “absolute BS.”

Donald Trump answering questions in fraud lawsuit, lawyer says

In an earlier deposition Mr Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than 400 times.

Trump set to give second deposition in New York fraud lawsuit

Former US president was scheduled to meet lawyers for Attorney General Letitia James, who sued Mr Trump last year.

Trump sues Michael Cohen, alleging breach of attorney-client relationship

The suit was filed in federal court in Florida.

Trump sues ex-lawyer Cohen, a key witness in former president’s criminal case

Former president Donald Trump has sued the key witness in his criminal case, accusing one-time lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen of “vast reputational harm” for talking publicly about the hush-money payments at the heart of the case.

Donald Trump files $500M lawsuit against ex-lawyer and ‘hush money’ case star witness Michael Cohen

The former president filed a $500 million lawsuit against his former lawyer Michael Cohen on Wednesday, alleging he violated attorney-client privilege in his evolution from loyal fixer to turncoat witness.

Trump sues ex-lawyer Cohen, key witness in criminal case

Former President Donald Trump has sued the key witness in his criminal case, accusing one-time lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen of “vast reputational harm” for talking publicly about the hush-money payments at the heart of the case.

Donald Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen for more than $500m

Former US president Donald Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after Mr Cohen testified before a grand jury. A lawsuit now accuses Mr Cohen of violating his attorney-client privilege.

Trump Sues Michael Cohen, the Key Witness Against Him

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, accuses Mr. Cohen of revealing Mr. Trump’s confidences and “spreading falsehoods” about him.

Former President Donald Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen for more than $500 million

The lawsuit follows Cohen's testimony before a Manhattan grand jury, which led to the indictment of Trump on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records

US Judge rejects Trump rape trial delay, but grants concessions

New revelations that a major contributor to Democrats helped finance the litigation against Trump by columnist E. Jean Carroll prompted attorney Alina Habba to ask for a one-month delay of the 25 April trial

No shield for Trump in rape accuser's case as court declines to rule

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Trump spends 8 hours at New York AG's office for deposition in business fraud lawsuit

Donald Trump spent about eight hours at New York Attorney General Letitia James' office for a deposition in her $250 million lawsuit alleging fraud in the former president's real estate business practices.

Trump deposed for second time in New York attorney general's fraud lawsuit

Trump was expected to have answered questions on Thursday, unlike a previous deposition in which he invoked the 5th Amendment more than 400 times.

LinkedIn’s Co-Founder Helped Fund the Suit Accusing Trump of Rape

Reid Hoffman, a billionaire and critic of Donald J. Trump, is backing E. Jean Carroll’s suit against the former president.

Trump questioned for seven hours in NY fraud lawsuit

Former US president Donald Trump has dropped his use of the Fifth Amendment right to silence and answered questions in a New York lawsuit.

Donald Trump answering questions in fraud lawsuit, lawyer says

Former president Donald Trump spent several hours at the offices of New York’s attorney general on Thursday for his second deposition in a legal battle over his company’s business practices.

Watch: Donald Trump Faces Deposition in New York Civil-Fraud Lawsuit

Donald Trump on Thursday faced questions under oath from lawyers for New York Attorney General Letitia James as part of the state’s civil-fraud case against him. Photo: Seth Wenig/AP

Trump lawyers push for rape trial delay, citing revelation

New revelations that a major contributor to Democrats helped finance a lawsuit accusing Donald Trump of rape is fresh reason to delay this months trial for a month, a lawyer for the former president said Thursday.

Reid Hoffman funding Carroll rape-defamation case: Trump lawyers

Trump's lawyers said writer E. Jean Carroll's legal team failed to disclose that LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman helped fund her rape defamation case.

Trump back in New York to give deposition in business fraud lawsuit

The ex-president will be questioned in a $250m suit for allegedly inflating his assets to gain favorable loans and tax benefits

Donald Trump surprises many, answers all questions in 7-hour deposition

Former US President Donald Trump was expected to plead the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. If he did, Trump could not have been compelled to testify against himself.

Trump asks to delay Carroll trial after learning she was funded by a donor to Democrats

Former President Donald Trump asked a judge to delay a columnist's assault and defamation trial set to being later this month after learning that a billionaire who has donated to Democratic causes has paid for some of the accuser's legal fees.

Trump campaign claims his indictment has given them a financial boost as $34m raised

Former US president Donald Trump has raised more than $34m ($40m) for his 2024 White House run since the start of the year - buoyed by a big bump in donations since the announcement of criminal charges against him, his campaign said.

Judge rejects Donald Trump's bid to learn juror names at civil defamation trial

Trump's latest attempt to mandate that potential jurors supply their names, job information, and 38 other pieces of information on written questionnaires was denied by US District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan on Friday

Judge rejects Trump's bid to learn juror names at defamation trial

Donald Trump will not learn the identities of jurors expected to decide at an upcoming civil trial whether the former president defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll, who also claims Trump raped her.

Trump calls for NY AG Tish James to drop suit against him

Donald Trump is calling for New York Attorney Letitia James to drop her civil fraud case against him after his deposition with her office Thursday.

Trump raised $34M so far in 2023, including indictment bump

Former President Donald Trump has raised more than $34 million for his 2024 White House run since the start of the year, buoyed by a big bump in donations since the announcement of criminal charges against him in New York, according to his campaign. His total after the March 30 indictment approached what he took in over the previous three months.

Trump indictment helped raise $34 million for election campaign

Trump is seeking to return to the White House in 2024.

Trump raised $34 million so far in 2023, including indictment bump: campaign

$4 million came in after Trump was indicted March 30 by a grand jury in Manhattan on charges related to a hush money case stemming from the 2016 election

‘Indictment bump’ helps Trump raise 34m dollars so far in 2023

Former US president Donald Trump has raised more than 34 million dollars (£27 million) for his 2024 White House run since the start of the year – buoyed by a big bump in donations since the announcement of criminal charges against him, his campaign said.

Trump has raised $34 million so far in 2023, including the indictment bump

Trump has raised $34 million so far in 2023, including the indictment bump.

Trump’s fundraising was lagging. Then he said an indictment was imminent.

The president’s filing shows he spent much of his money on staff, with some sums going to his businesses.

Judge rejects Trump request to delay rape trial over negative publicity

The court said that Trump himself ‘provoked’ some of the publicity and cannot claim prejudice to delay next week’s trial start

Judge denies Trump bid to delay E. Jean Carroll rape trial in NYC

A federal judge on Monday shot down Donald Trump’s bid to delay his trial on allegations he sexually assaulted and defamed advice columnist E. Jean Carroll that’s set to begin next week.

Donald Trump 'wishes' to attend rape accuser's E Jean Carroll trial: lawyer

Donald Trump wants to attend a trial involving the writer E Jean Carroll, who has accused him of rape, but might not because of security issues the former US president’s appearance would cause, his lawyer says.

Top Trump adviser to be interviewed by special counsel prosecutors

Talks between Boris Epshteyn and DoJ prosecutors investigating Mar-a-Lago and January 6 cases represent possible peril for Trump

E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit against Donald Trump is very bad for Trump.

The trial is about to start. It’s a nightmare for him.

A majority of Americans think Trump broke law in Georgia, poll says

Most Americans think Donald Trump broke the law with his pressure campaign in Georgia to overturn the 2020 presidential election, but less than half think he committed a crime in the Stormy Daniels hush money case that led to his New York indictment, according to a poll published Thursday.

Ex-president undecided if he will attend

Trump and E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of rape, faced a deadline to tell the judge about their attendance plans for the upcoming trial.

Trump rape accuser set for her day in court

Carroll first sued Trump for defamation in November 2019, five months after he first denied her rape claim. She has long accused Trump of stalling, and U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan has rejected multiple efforts by Trump to delay Carroll's case.

The rape and defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump brought by writer E. Jean Carroll starts this week: What to know

Jury selection starts Tuesday in Manhattan federal court in Carroll’s sexual battery and defamation suit against Trump.

Six men and three women chosen as jurors in rape case against Trump

A former advice columnist has accused the ex-US president of pushing her against a wall and raping her in the 1990s.

Trial opens in rape case against Trump

A former advice columnist has accused the ex-US president of pushing her against a wall and raping her in the 1990s.

Atlanta Prosecutor Sets Timetable for Charging Decisions in Trump Investigation

In a letter on Monday, the prosecutor said she would announce any indictments from her investigation into Donald J. Trump and his allies between July 11 and Sept. 1.

Trial opens in E. Jean Carroll's rape lawsuit against Trump

Also, Tacopina noted, there was no record that Carroll had any injuries, sought out a doctor or therapist, asked the store about surveillance video or even wrote about the alleged attack in her diary.It all comes down to Do you believe the unbelievable he asked in his opening statement.Jurors are also expected to hear from two other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Trump.

Trump's Attorney Knows Jurors May 'Hate' His Client

Jury selection and opening statements began Tuesday in E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.

Fiery opening statements mark beginning of E. Jean Carroll battery and defamation trial against Trump

E. Jean Carroll and two other women will testify in the battery and defamation trial against former President Donald Trump to show Trump's pattern of alleged violent behavior, Carroll's attorney told jurors during opening statements on Tuesday.

Judge in Trump Defamation Case Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

"It is the job of the jury to decide what, if anything, happened," U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said.

Six men and three women chosen as jurors in rape case against Donald Trump

A former advice columnist has accused the ex-US president of pushing her against a wall and raping her in the 1990s.

With jury selected, Donald Trump civil rape trial gets underway

Jury selection was completed Tuesday with opening arguments scheduled to follow in the civil trial on rape charges against former President Donald Trump.

Jurors selected as trial begins in E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit against Trump for defamation, battery

Carroll came forward with her story in 2019, alleging that Trump sexually assaulted her in the 1990s.

What to know about the Trump rape lawsuit in N.Y. federal court

More than a dozen women publicly accused former President Trump of sexual assault and harassment. E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit is the first to go to trial.

Jury in Donald Trump rape case made up of six men and three women

Donald Trump is facing a federal civil trial over accusations that he raped former columnist E Jean Carroll in the 1990s. Mr Trump denies the allegations.

Trump lawyers set to question writer's rape claim

Donald Trump's legal team is expected to attack the credibility of former Elle magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, as a civil trial resumes over her claim that the former US president raped her and lied about it.

Trump lawyer says accuser's rape claim politically motivated

Former US president Donald Trump has scorned the case on Truth Social, claiming his accuser, E. Jean Carroll, was promoting a 'fraudulent & false story'

E. Jean Carroll takes witness stand at civil rape trial against Donald Trump: ‘I’m settling a personal score’

Amid emotional testimony Wednesday, the 79-year-old insisted she wasn’t there to settle a political score.

Trump Accuser Calls Out His Stable of Lawyers to Prove Point at Trial

E. Jean Carroll, who filed a defamation suit against Trump, is pressed in cross-examination about why she did not come forward sooner about the alleged assault.

"In effect, the case is over": Legal experts say Carroll's testimony was emotional "home run"

Carroll testified in her lawsuit against Trump on Wednesday and Thursday.

Rape Case Places Trump in Legal Jeopardy. Politically, He’s Thriving.

The former president’s new campaign is rolling unimpeded under the spotlights. In quiet courtrooms, he faces more serious threats.

E Jean Carroll: ‘invincible old lady’ tells Trump rape trial of years of suffering

Jurors in the New York rape trial heard this week of how Trump’s alleged attack led to pain behind the public self

Trump should be able to talk about evidence in hush money case -court filing

Donald Trump should be able to talk about the evidence in the criminal case against him over a hush payment to a porn star, especially with others free to do so, his lawyers said in a court filing on Monday.

Donald Trump molested me with ’40 zillion hands’, woman tells civil trial

Jessica Leeds was giving evidence to a civil trial.

E. Jean Carroll wraps three days of testimony in civil rape case against Trump, defends staying silent

E. Jean Carroll concluded three days of testimony Monday in her civil rape case against Donald Trump, defending her reasons for staying silent and telling a Manhattan jury that her road to the witness stand was long and painful.

Trump's Mistrial Request in E. Jean Carroll Case Denied

The Trump team's motion to have a mistrial declared in E. Jean Carroll's rape and defamation case against Donald Trump has been denied by the judge in the case, CBS News...

E. Jean Carroll, Trump Lawyer Spar in Civil Rape Case

Before columnist’s third day of testimony, judge denies Trump request for mistrial

Trump's defense grills E. Jean Carroll on old social media posts in rape allegation trial

Former President Donald Trump's defense lawyer Joe Tacopina cross-examined writer E. Jean Carroll in the trial over her rape allegation against Trump.

Trump lawyer seeks mistrial in rape case, citing judge bias

Trump, 76, has long denied that a rape happened, that he was at the store with Carroll or that he even knew her beyond fleeting moments

Trump joins media coalition in opposing DA's proposal to limit use of evidence in hush money case

Donald Trump has joined media organizations to argue against the Manhattan district attorney's effort to limit the public availability of evidence shared with the former president's attorneys in the lead-up to next year's hush-money trial.

Trump calls rape claim ‘ridiculous’ in video deposition

Lawyers for accuser E Jean Carroll played about 30 minutes of excerpts from the former president’s video statement.

Trump lawyers say they won’t call witnesses at rape trial

Lawyers for accuser E Jean Carroll said they could finish presenting their case on Thursday.

Trump won't attend E. Jean Carroll's civil rape trial

Donald Trump won't attend any of E. Jean Carroll's civil rape trial, the former president's lawyers confirmed to a Manhattan federal judge Tuesday.

Donald Trump molested me with ’40 zillion hands’, woman tells civil trial

A woman has told a court that Donald Trump molested her with what seemed like “40 zillion hands” on an airline flight in the late 1970s — years before writer E Jean Carroll says the former president sexually assaulted her at a Manhattan department store.

Woman testifies that she too was sexually attacked by Trump

Trump has given sworn deposition testimony, and excerpts could be played for the jury.Jessica Leeds, 81, of Asheville, North Carolina, told jurors at a civil trial arising from Carrolls lawsuit that Trump grabbed her chest and ran his hand up her skirt as they sat side by side in first class on a New York City-bound jet.

Trump won’t take the stand in lawsuit accusing him of rape

The former president’s lawyer confirmed Tuesday that he won’t testify in his own defense.

Trump won't testify in E. Jean Carroll civil rape trial, lawyer says

Carroll alleges Trump raped her in a New York City department store in the 1990s and then defamed her when she took her story public years later.

Trump calls rape claim 'ridiculous' in video deposition

Donald Trump called a writer's claims that he raped her at a Manhattan department store “the most ridiculous, disgusting story,” testifying in a deposition shown in court Wednesday that the allegations were “made up” and that the assault never happened.

Judge tosses Trump’s lawsuit against NY Times, orders him to pay legal fees

The paper’s newsgathering — which ultimately exposed Trump’s tax woes in a Pulitzer-winning 2018 article — was “at the very core of protected First Amendment activity,” the judge ruled.

Trump cutting Irish trip short to 'confront' accuser in New York case

Writer E. Jean Carroll says the former US president raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman department store dressing room in the mid-1990s

Trump says he will 'probably' attend civil rape trial in New York

Writer E. Jean Carroll says the former US president raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman department store dressing room in the mid-1990s

NYC jury shown clips of Trump deposition at civil rape trial

A jury overseeing the civil rape trial against Donald Trump heard video clips of the former president getting questioned by E. Jean Carroll's lawyers.

Trump described E Jean Carroll rape accusation as ‘ridiculous’, jury hears

Asked if he had affairs while married, Mr Trump said: “I don’t know”

Trump Denies E. Jean Carroll Rape Allegation in Video Deposition Played for Jurors

Jury also hears testimony from former magazine reporter who says she was assaulted by former president

Donald Trump seeks to move NY criminal case to federal court

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Trump given three days to decide whether to testify in E. Jean Carroll case

Former President Trump on Thursday was given three days to decide whether to testify in his civil trial over writer E. Jean Carroll’s sexual battery and defamation allegations against him.  A new update shows the court granted Trump until 5 p.m. Sunday to file a motion to reopen his case “for the sole purpose of…

Donald Trump’s video statement in rape lawsuit made public

Written transcripts of Mr Trump’s evidence had also previously been made public, but not the recording itself.

‘I believed it then and I believe it today’: last witness testifies in Trump civil rape trial

Carol Martin corroborates E Jean Carroll’s account of aftermath of alleged rape, and judge keeps door open to Trump appearance

E. Jean Carroll rests case in civil trial after jurors see video of Trump confusing her with his ex-wife

Trump — sued for battery and defamation stemming from an alleged rape — has said repeatedly that Carroll was "not my type."

E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump Rest Cases in Civil Rape Trial

Judge says former president can request to testify if he changes his mind

New York judge to keep Trump from discussing certain evidence in hush money case

A removal notice was filed later Thursday in federal court in Manhattan. The two sides went before Merchan to argue about the court order prosecutors are seeking that would stop Trump from publicly disclosing certain evidence they are obligated to turn over to him to prepare his defense.

E. Jean Carroll Must Be Going Through Hell

No one would choose this ordeal just because she hates Trump.

Trump’s video deposition in rape lawsuit made public

Video of Trump’s deposition in rape lawsuit made public

Trump video deposition released in E. Jean Carroll's civil rape case

A video deposition of former President Donald Trump shows him sneering at accusations of writer E. Jean Carroll as "ridiculous" and "disgusting."

Donald Trump’s video statement in rape lawsuit made public

A video recording of former US president Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public for the first time on Friday, providing a glimpse of the Republican’s emphatic denials.

Video of Trump confusing E Jean Carroll with ex-wife in deposition is released

Former president shown pointing to photograph of writer who accuses him of rape and saying ‘That’s my wife’

Trump defends ‘Access Hollywood’ comments: ‘Historically, that’s true with stars’

Former President Trump, during his deposition over writer E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit, defended the comments he made on the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape that emerged ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Video of the deposition was shown to jurors earlier this week in the case stemming from Carroll’s claim that Trump raped her in the…

Witnesses allege more assaults by Trump in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit

Witnesses in E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit accusing Donald Trump of rape and defamation accused the former president of assaulting them, too, as they testified.

Ex-U.S. attorney

By extending the deadline for Trump to appear in court, Judge Lewis Kaplan took away Trump's ability to claim there was bias against him.

E. Jean Carroll Demands Trump Follow Court Order, Remove Rape Trial Posts

Carroll's lawyer said in a court filing that "we continue to object to Mr. Trump's public statements about evidence the Court held to be inadmissible at trial."

Trump rejects last chance to testify at New York civil trial

The former president is being sued by E. Jean Carroll.

Trump rape case: Even a former president is not above the law, court told

The former US president Donald Trump is being sued by a magazine columnist who claims he raped her in a department store dressing room.

Closing arguments under way in Trump rape trial

Writer E Jean Carroll has said the former US president attacked her in a department store dressing room in 1996.

Trump misses deadline to testify in E. Jean Carroll civil case

Former President Trump will not testify at his civil trial centered around a rape allegation by writer E. Jean Carroll after his lawyers did not meet a judge-mandated deadline on Sunday to request that he testify. Trump’s legal team previously insisted he would not testify or show up to the proceedings, even after the former…

Trump will not testify in New York rape, defamation trial

Judge Lewis Kaplan asked Donald Trump's lawyer to tell the former president he had until Sunday afternoon to tell the court otherwise. Joseph Tacopina said last week his client waived his right.

Trump will not testify in E. Jean Carroll battery trial

Former President Donald Trump will not testify in the E. Jean Carroll civil battery and defamation trial after his attorney did not inform the court of any change in strategy before a judge-imposed deadline of 5 p.m. Sunday.

Donald Trump declines to testify in New York rape, defamation trial

In a video deposition played for the jury on Wednesday, Trump denied raping E. Jean Carroll.

Judge Compliments Trump Attorney's Skill as Trial Nears End

Closing arguments in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case against Trump were presented on Monday.

Judge Restricts Donald Trump’s Use of Evidence in Hush-Money Case

Former president can’t post evidence on social media and can only view some materials when his lawyers are present

Trump sexually abused writer Carroll, civil trial finds

Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by branding her a liar, jurors decided today.

Jurors set to deliberate in civil rape case against Donald Trump

Jurors on Tuesday will begin deliberating whether Donald Trump raped writer E. Jean Carroll more than two decades ago and then defamed her by claiming she made up the story.

Trump barred from posting evidence in hush money case to social media

Judge Juan Merchan largely sided with the Manhattan DA by limiting what Trump can disclose about new evidence from the prosecution before the case goes to trial.

Jury deliberates in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit accusing Trump of rape

Trump "has an M.O." — targeting women in "semi-public" places and "grabbing" their genitals, Carroll's attorney said in closing arguments. Trump's lawyer said Carroll's story "is a lie."

Judge limits Trump's sharing of information from New York criminal case on social media

The New York judge handling Donald Trump's criminal case approved a protective order on Monday that limits the former president's ability to publicize information on social media related to evidence in the investigation.

E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer hammers Trump in closing argument: He "is a witness against himself"

"E Jean Carroll wasn't hiding anything," attorney Roberta Kaplan said. "He didn't even bother to show up."

Trump’s absence from rape trial shows ‘he did it’, lawyer says

Mr Trump’s lawyers told jurors the case was ‘outrageous’

Trump's 'grab her by the ...' tape may cost him a rape trial

If Donald Trump is found liable for committing a sexual assault and assessed heavy damages, it will be a political earthquake.

Trump Attorney Addresses His Client's Worst Trial Moments

Throughout the trial, Trump attorney Joe Tacopina did not hold back on addressing the fact that his client is not well-liked by many.

Trump's absence at civil rape trial shows 'he did it,' accuser's lawyer says

Trump denies those claims as well. Kaplan did not specify the amount of money jurors should award Carroll in compensatory and punitive damages.

Outside the court in New York, a group of women hold signs saying: ‘I believe E Jean Carroll’

Former US president Donald Trump argues that claims of rape made against him are ridiculous and made up

Trump civil rape trial hears closing arguments

A US court heard closing arguments Monday in a closely watched civil trial that accuses ex-president Donald Trump of raping and defaming an American former magazine columnist.

Access Hollywood video bolsters rape accusation against Trump, says lawyer

New York court hears closing arguments in civil case in which E Jean Carroll alleges former president raped her nearly 30 years ago

6 notable moments from Trump's sexual abuse trial

They include the unusual step of keeping jurors anonymous from both the public and lawyers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

E Jean Carroll elated at verdict that Trump sexually abused her

Former Elle magazine advice columnist E Jean Carroll said on Wednesday she felt 'fantastic'

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

‘Trump is a sex abuser,’ the papers proclaim after a jury returned a verdict in the former US president’s civil case.

Trump Loses a Sexual Abuse Suit

A jury finds for E. Jean Carroll but will GOP voters care?

What Trump’s many legal troubles mean for his 2024 campaign

The legal scrutiny could feed his preferred narrative that he is being unfairly targeted. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Read the full jury verdict form from the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial

Trump's legal team did not call any witnesses during the trial, and Trump himself did not testify in court during the trial.

Jury rules former US President Donald Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll in luxury shop

Trump was accused of sexually assaulting E. Jean Carroll in a department store in 1996

Trump Verdict Puts New Pressure on CNN

A verdict was released in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case one day prior to a network town hall event scheduled to feature the former president.

Read the Completed Jury Verdict Form in the Trump-Carroll Case

A jury, which held former President Donald J. Trump liable on Tuesday for the sexual abuse and defamation of E. Jean Carroll and awarded her $5 million, completed a verdict form that spelled out possible findings.

E. Jean Carroll v. Donald Trump: He’s Liable

Readers react to the jury’s decision.

A Stunning Result in Trump’s Sexual Assault Trial

A new first — and a new low — for the former president.

Donald Trump Sexually Abused Writer E. Jean Carroll, Jury Finds

Jurors in the US have decided that former US President Donald Trump sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll in the 90s.

Trump liable in E. Jean Carroll case for sexual abuse, defamation

The writer was awarded $5 million total in damages.

Trump civil trial juror with right-leaning news taste survived attempted ouster and voted to find the former prez liable

Juror 77, a Bronx native who works in security, remained on the panel despite an attempt by Carroll’s lawyer Roberta Kaplan to have him booted from the trial after he said he got his news from right-wing podcaster Tim Pool.

Trump appealing against sexual abuse verdict and five million dollar award

A notice of appeal was filed on Thursday in Manhattan federal court.

Trump refuses to accept 2020 defeat, mocks abuse victim

Donald Trump has made a rare live appearance on longtime adversary CNN, repeating his false claims about the 2020 election, hurling insults and mocking a former magazine columnist he was found liable of sexually abusing and defaming.

Experts explain jurors' mixed verdict in E. Jean Carroll v. Trump case

Jurors in the E. Jean Carroll case against Donald Trump found him liable of sexual abuse -- and not rape -- likely because they expected hard evidence, experts say.

Explainer: What's next for Trump after civil rape verdict?

A jury in Manhattan decided on Tuesday that former U.S. President Donald Trump must pay $5 million in damages for sexually abusing magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defaming her by branding her a liar.

Trump CNN town hall follows E. Jean Carroll sex abuse verdict

The town hall comes one day after a New York jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a civil case brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll.

In Trump’s Trial, a Secret Fight Over a Juror’s Right-Wing News Source

E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers tried to exclude the man, who listened to podcasts by the provocateur Tim Pool. He remained on the jury that found the ex-president liable.

Trump appealing jury’s sexual abuse verdict and $5 million award

Former President Donald Trump is appealing a New York jury’s verdict awarding $5 million to a magazine columnist after the jurors concluded Trump had sexually abused her in the 1990s and defamed her last October.

Trump appealing against sexual abuse verdict and five million dollar award

Former US president Donald Trump is appealing against a New York jury’s verdict awarding five million dollars (£4 million) to a magazine columnist after the jurors concluded he had sexually abused her in the 1990s and defamed her last October.

Trump notifies court of plans to appeal $5 million Carroll verdict

Trump officially signaled plans to appeal the $5 million jury verdict this week that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll.

Trump appeals verdict finding him liable for sexual assault

The appeal was widely expected, as the former president’s attorneys said they planned to contest the verdict.

Trump files notice of appeal in lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll

He made several disparaging comments about Ms Carroll in a televised town hall

Trump appeals sexual abuse verdict, $5 mln award in Carroll civil case

Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday appealed a New York jury's verdict in a civil case that he sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll.

E Jean Carroll considering suing Trump for his remarks during CNN town hall

The disparaging comments came just a day after the ex-president was found liable for sexually abusing the writer

Donald Trump files to appeal abuse, defamation conviction

As anticipated, former US president Donald Trump is appealing an NYC court's conviction he abused and defamed writer E Jean Carroll.

Former Trump prosecutor mostly mum before Congress on details of hush-money investigation

Former Trump prosecutor repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment at closed-door deposition

E. Jean Carroll may sue Trump for defamation again after CNN town hall: What we know

The author — who was awarded $5 million in damages from the former president after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her — is considering whether to file a new defamation lawsuit in the wake of his diatribe mocking her on live television.

Judge blocks Trump deposition in Strzok, Page lawsuit

A federal judge has blocked former President Trump from being questioned under oath as scheduled later this month in lawsuits brought by two former FBI staffers.  Former FBI agent Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page filed lawsuits after Strzok was fired and Page resigned from their positions in 2018 following the revelation of…

The biggest lesson is a legal consequence Donald Trump can't escape.

Donald Trump can never escape this ruling.

Trump deposition postponed in FBI lawsuit

Justice Department federal prosecutors were granted a postponement of the deposition of former President Donald Trump.

Is there any way back for Donald Trump after a jury’s sex abuse finding?

The former president’s legal woes are far from over, but he remains a powerful figure in US politics

Judge agrees to postpone Trump deposition in FBI lawsuit

Former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page sued the Justice Department after they were fired from the FBI.

Donald Trump and the Meaning of the E. Jean Carroll Verdict

Was the jury able to get to the truth of the matter?

Trump rages after sexual abuse verdict but legal woes have only just begun

Investigations are mounting, making it harder for the former president to spin his troubles as persecution by liberal elites

Rudy Giuliani sued for $10 million by former aide over alleged sexual assault

A former associate of Rudy Giuliani is suing him for sexual assault and other wrongdoing, accusing Donald Trump's former personal lawyer of hiring her to fulfill his desire for a sexual relationship.

Donald Trump could be sued by iconic disco group for using their music without permission

DISCO group Village People could sue Donald Trump for using their music without permission.The former US president often plays 1970s anthems such as Y

Trump's Legal Woes Help Tighten Grip on Republican Nomination

Donald Trump now leads Ron DeSantis by 69 points with Republican voters in the race to be the party's 2024 presidential candidate.

E. Jean Carroll's Lawyer's Stark Warning to Trump

"I think I was a little stunned that he used exactly the same language," lawyer Roberta Kaplan said in a recent interview.

Reuters US Domestic News Summary

Jean Carroll sought on Monday to amend the first of her two defamation lawsuits against Donald Trump to demand at least $10 million in additional damages, citing comments he made on CNN after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing her.

Donald Trump makes video appearance in New York criminal case

The hearing lasted about 15 minutes.

Donald Trump faces further lawsuit over remarks on CNN

Lawyers said former president ‘doubled down’ on derogatory remarks the day after verdict announced in earlier case.

E Jean Carroll files for new damages after Donald Trump’s CNN town hall remarks

Author makes a filing in federal court in New York

E. Jean Carroll seeks $10 mln in damages from Trump over post-verdict statements

Jean Carroll sought on Monday to amend the first of her two defamation lawsuits against Donald Trump to demand at least $10 million in additional damages, citing comments he made on CNN after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing her.

E Jean Carroll adds Trump's post-verdict remarks to defamation case, seeks at least USD 10M

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E. Jean Carroll adds Trump’s post-verdict comments to pending defamation case

E. Jean Carroll says Trump continued to defame her after US$5-million verdict

Columnist who successfully sued Trump for defamation sues him again over CNN remarks

Lawyers for E. Jean Carroll, a columnist who won a $5 million US sexual abuse and defamation award against former U.S. president Donald Trump filed an amended lawsuit against him on Monday seeking to hold him liable for remarks he made during a CNN town hall after the verdict.

E. Jean Carroll Sues Trump Again Over CNN Comments for 'Very Substantial' Amount of Money

The day after a jury found former president Donald Trump liable for defaming and sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, awarding her $5 million in damages, Trump mocked her on air during a CNN town hall. That turned out to be a pretty stupid move, as Carroll has now filed a new defamation suit against Trump that’s asking for a quite a bit more money, per the New York Times.

Columnist adds Trump's post-verdict comments to pending defamation case

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for a columnist who won a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation award against former President Donald Trump filed an amended lawsuit against him on Monday seeking to hold him liable for remarks he made after the verdict.

Trump to appear in N.Y. criminal case for first time since arraignment

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to make a virtual appearance in New York criminal court on Tuesday after pleading not guilty last month.

Read The Slatest for May 23.

The Slatest news and politics for May 23: Trump's legal turmoil and a not so Supreme Court.

Trump told not to post evidence online during hush money case

Trump denies 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up alleged hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016.

Donald Trump makes video appearance in New York criminal case

Donald Trump has made a video appearance in a New York courtroom, where the judge tentatively scheduled the former US president's criminal trial for March 25.

Trump's Media Company Wants $US3.8 ($5) Billion in Lawsuit Against Washington Post

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (TMTG) filed a $US3.8 ($5) billion defamation lawsuit against The Washington Post last week, claiming the news

Donald Trump makes video court appearance in Stormy Daniels hush money case

Judge sets trial for March 25, 2024 - during the presidential primary election season

Steve Bannon’s trial in ‘We Build the Wall’ scheme set for May 2024

Trump ally Steve Bannon will stand trial next May on charges that he duped donors who gave money to build a wall along the U.S. southern border, a judge said.

Prosecutors say they have a recording of Trump and a witness in Manhattan DA case

New York prosecutors have informed attorneys for Donald Trump that the evidence in their hush money case includes an audio recording of Trump and a witness.

Some Free Legal Advice for Donald Trump

Needlessly insulting those whose hands are tightening around your neck does not help.

Trump escalates attacks on judges amid increasing legal scrutiny

As former President Trump’s legal problems mount, he is frequently lashing out at a familiar target: judges. Trump has taken aim at the judge overseeing the civil case involving the writer E. Jean Carroll, deriding him as a “Clinton-appointed judge.” The former president has also claimed the judge handling the hush money case brought against…

Manhattan prosecutor seeks to keep Trump hush money case in state court

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Tuesday moved to block former President Donald Trump's attempt to persuade a federal court to take over a state criminal case in which he is charged with falsifying business records prior to the 2016 election.

Trump 'Will Be Charged' With Espionage, Former Special Counsel Predicts

"This is squarely an Espionage Act case," said Ryan Goodman, formerly of the Department of Defense. "Former President Trump will be charged."

“Blockbuster piece of evidence”: Experts say recording “fatally undermines” Trump’s entire defense

Audio could make Trump's declassification claims "irrelevant" because "it would still be a crime,": expert.

Donald Trump Audio Tape is 'Game, Set and Match' for Prosecution: Attorney

Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman has reacted to reports the former president discussed possessing a classified document in July 2021.

Trump wants new judge in hush money case

The former president’s lawyers said in court papers that the judge cannot be impartial.

Trump moves to disqualify judge in porn star hush money case

Trump’s lawyers argue New York judge in Stormy Daniels case has preconceived bias

Trump demands recusal of judge overseeing hush money criminal case

Former President Trump is calling for the New York judge overseeing his hush money criminal case to recuse himself, arguing the judge cannot be impartial. Trump’s lawyers noted in a new filing apparent political donations Judge Juan Merchan made to then-presidential candidate Joe Biden and liberal-leaning groups. They also referenced the judge’s participation in a…

Trump lawyers demand judge in New York hush-money case step aside

Attorneys argue Juan Manuel Merchan should recuse himself due to conflict of interest from daughter’s work for leading Democrats

Comey: Trump ‘could be wearing an ankle bracelet’ while accepting GOP nomination

Former FBI Director James Comey predicted on Sunday that former President Trump “could be wearing an ankle bracelet” when accepting the GOP nomination if he wins it in 2024, as the former president faces a number of legal challenges.

Trump lawyers meet DOJ officials, special counsel Jack Smith

Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump recently had a meeting with special counsel Jack Smith and other officials from the Department of Justice.  The meeting took place as...

Donald Trump’s lawyers call for defamation lawsuit to be rejected

Jury found former president did not rape New York writer in previous civil case.

Trump attorneys meet with special counsel at Justice Dept amid documents investigation

Several sources with knowledge of the investigation believe that a charging decision in the documents case involving former President Donald Trump is imminent.

Trump asks 'How can DOJ possibly charge me' after his lawyers meet with feds

Donald Trump asked how the Justice Department could charge him in its probe over his handling of classified documents minutes after his attorneys left the DOJ.

Donald Trump faces skeptical court in New York fraud appeal

A New York appeals court on Tuesday signaled it was unlikely to grant Donald Trump's request to dismiss state Attorney General Letitia James' civil lawsuit accusing him, his family business and three of his children of a "staggering" fraud. The Appellate Division in Manhattan was considering Trump's appeal from a January lower court ruling allowing James to sue.

Justice Department informs Trump he is target in classified documents probe, sources say

The Justice Department recently informed Donald Trump’s legal team that he is a target in a federal investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, a sign that prosecutors may be moving closer to indicting the former president.

Trump says he's been indicted in classified documents investigation; DOJ yet to confirm

Donald Trump said Thursday he's been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.

Trump Announces His Federal Indictment in a 'Dark Day' for America

Trump expressed disbelief, calling Thursday "a DARK DAY for the United States of America."

Donald Trump Says He Has Been Indicted In Classified Documents Case

“I AM AN INNOCENT MAN!” the former president wrote on Truth Social.

Trump indicted in classified documents case

Trump, who is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is the only U.S. president, former or otherwise, ever to be criminally charged.

Trump faces federal charges over classified files

Former US president Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury for retaining classified government documents and obstruction of justice, according to a lawyer for the former US president and another source familiar with the matter.

Analysis: Trump Indictment Shows His Actions Were More Blatant Than Known

The accounts in the 49-page indictment provide compelling evidence of a shocking indifference toward some of the country’s most sensitive secrets.

7 Wild Takeaways From Donald Trump's Indictment

“Oh no oh no,” one Trump employee allegedly texted about a photo of sensitive documents.

WSJ Opinion: Donald Trump Responds to Classified Documents Indictment

Breaking the news on his social media platform, Truth Social, Donald Trump responded to federal charges of violating laws related to his handling of classified documents. Images: Truth Social/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

Justice Department unseals Donald Trump indictment-and reveals the charges against him

Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.

Timeline of events leading to Donald Trump's indictment in classified documents case

The 49-page federal indictment of former President Donald Trump lays out a stunning timeline of events.

Jack Smith's indictment of Trump is devastating: A reckless criminal has finally met his match

Analysis: Criminology expert on Jack Smith's "speaking indictment" of Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago case

Donald Trump's former attorney-general William Barr says 'he's toast' if indictment allegations are proven true

Former US attorney-general William Barr says Donald Trump is "toast" if allegations that he wilfully retained hundreds of highly classified documents are proven true under Special Counsel Jack Smith's 37-count indictment against the former president.

Trump is ‘toast’ if documents case is proven, ex-attorney general says

William Barr’s comments were made at a time when many other prominent Republicans have been hesitant to criticise the former president.

The Irish Times view on the Trump indictment: deeper into the legal mire

Indictment in a federal court is a first in US political history of a former president

What is Espionage Act and what might it mean for Trump?

Trump faces 37 criminal counts, 31 of which relate to secret or top secret classified documents. He is also charged with obstructing justice, conspiracy, concealment and false statements

Trump documents case: Experts answer our FAQs

Yahoo News spoke with several legal experts for answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the case against Trump, the first former U.S. president ever to be indicted on federal charges.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges in Miami

Mr Trump appeared before a judge in Miami’s federal court on Tuesday in a stunning moment in American history

Is Trump really 'toast' as court appearance looms?

Today marks another historic and unprecedented day in American history - a former US president will appear in a federal courthouse in Miami this evening.

How are Trump's federal charges different from the New York indictment? Legal experts explain the distinctions

Trump left his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Monday en route to Miami, where he will be arraigned on federal charges Tuesday.

E. Jean Carroll can seek more damages against Trump, judge says

The author is seeking at least $10 million in new damages for comments Trump made during a CNN town hall event.

E. Jean Carroll can add Trump CNN town hall comments to lawsuit, judge rules

E. Jean Carroll can amend her initial defamation lawsuit filed against former President Trump to include additional comments he made about her during a CNN town hall, a judge ruled Tuesday.  Carroll was awarded $5 million last month after a Manhattan jury ruled in her favor and found Trump guilty of sexual abuse and defamation.…

Judge allows E. Jean Carroll to amend defamation case against Trump

A federal judge on Tuesday granted a motion by E. Jean Carroll to file an amended defamation suit against former President Donald Trump seeking at least $10 million, based in part on recent comments Trump made on CNN.

Donald Trump mixes roles as defendant and campaigner after historic charge

The former president pled not guilty to charges of hoarding classified documents.

Judge to allow E. Jean Carroll to seek $10 million more from Trump in civil case

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that E. Jean Carroll can file an amendment to her complaint against Donald Trump and request an award of an additional $10 million.

Trump raises $7 million for 2024 campaign since federal indictment

Over $4.5 million comes from digital fundraising while $2.1 million is raised from a donor event on June 13 at Donald Trump's Bedminster Club in New Jersey

E. Jean Carroll defamation trial against Donald Trump set for January 2024

A federal judge on Thursday scheduled the writer E. Jean Carroll's second defamation trial against former U.S. President Donald Trump for next January.

Who but Trump Would Find Himself Here?

He brought the indictment on himself—and they’re out to get him.

Jack Smith seeks court order to ensure Trump, defense don't share evidence turned over in discovery

Special counsel Jack Smith's team asked for a court order to bar Donald Trump and his defense from publicly disclosing materials shared in discovery.

What to Make of Trump’s Federal Indictment

Both sides insist that they want equal justice under the law.

Trump attorney who left classified documents defense departs another Trump case

Attorney Jim Trusty withdrew from representing former President Trump in his defamation suit against CNN, days after Trusty stopped representing Trump in his criminal classified documents case. In court documents filed Friday, Trusty cited “irreconcilable differences” between him and the former president, who is seeking $475 million in punitive damages from the cable network over…

Trump lawyers push again to shift 'hush money' case to feds

Donald Trump's lawyers blasted Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for allegedly bringing charges against their client out of "political motivation."

U.S. judge orders Donald Trump’s lawyers not to release evidence in documents probe

Order from U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart also put strict conditions on the former president’s access to the materials

Donald Trump Restricted From Info in His Criminal Case

A federal judge passed an order Monday forbidding the former president from sharing information related to discovery materials on social media.

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he hoarded classified documents detailing sensitive military secrets and schemed to thwart government efforts to get them back.

Key takeaways from Trump's court appearance in Miami

The former president, accused of being careless with some of the country’s most sensitive secrets and obstructing authorities as they tried to recover critical documents, pleaded not guilty to 37 charges.

Federal case against Trump is ‘entirely of his own making’

Former AG Bill Barr, in an interview with CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” walked through the severity of the charges against Trump.

Prosecutor fights Trump bid to oust judge in New York hush-money case

Donald Trump's bid to oust the judge overseeing the criminal case against him over a hush-money payment to a porn star should be rejected, the Manhattan District Attorney's office said in a filing on Tuesday.

Former Chapman law school dean faces possible disbarment over plot to keep Trump in power

An effort to disbar attorney John Eastman, a former Chapman University law school dean and lawyer of former President Trump, began in Los Angeles

Federal Judge Sets Donald Trump Trial Date For August Subject To Likely “Modifications”

Donald Trump's trial on federal charges of withholding classified documents is scheduled to start on August 14, a date that is likely to change. U.S.

Trump classified documents trial tentatively set for Aug. 14

Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial for alleged illegal retention of classified documents will begin on Aug. 14, a Florida federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

Trump’s push for new sexual abuse trial is ‘magical thinking,’ E Jean Carroll says

The former US president asked for a new trial after the jury awarded Carroll $5m, saying the damages were excessive

Trump's push for new sex abuse trial is 'magical thinking,' Carroll says

Donald Trump's push for a new trial in the civil case in which a Manhattan jury last month found the former U.S. president sexually abused and defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll is "magical thinking," Carroll's lawyers said on Thursday.

Trump sets aside money while he appeals E. Jean Carroll's $5 million verdict

Donald Trump will deposit $5.55 million with a federal court as security while the former U.S. president appeals a jury verdict that he sexually abused and defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll.

Trump to post $5.5M toward payout in E. Jean Carroll case

The payment represents Donald Trump’s first step toward paying E. Jean Carroll after a Manhattan Federal Court jury him liable for sexual assault and defamation.

Trump sets aside $5.5 million in first step to satisfy E. Jean Carroll judgment

Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a judge on Friday to sign off on an agreement with E. Jean Carroll’s attorneys to transfer $5.5 million to a court-controlled account in a step toward satisfying the judgment from the defamation lawsuit.

Prosecutor in Trump documents case seeks trial delay until December

The special prosecutor handling the investigation into former President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents is seeking to delay a trial until December, according to court documents.

Special counsel Jack Smith requests delay in Trump classified documents trial

Special counsel Jack Smith has requested a delay in the classified and sensitive documents trial of former President Trump from August to December.  Smith filed a request Friday to set Dec. 11 as the trial’s start date, about four months later than the initial Aug. 14 date that Judge Aileen Cannon set Tuesday.  The filing…

US special counsel seeks delay to start of Trump documents trial until December

US Special Counsel Jack Smith lays out a schedule in the lead up to the proposed December 11 start of jury selection, including a September 5 deadline for all defense discovery requests

Donald Trump widens lead over Republican rival despite legal woes, poll shows

Mr Trump is seeking to run for US president again at next year's election, going up against Ron DeSantis and Mike Pence for the Republican nomination - but he's facing dozens of criminal charges in the meantime, all of which he denies.

Trump rails against federal charges and accuses Biden of ‘weaponising’ justice department

Two indictments received so far are ‘great badge of courage’, former president tells evangelical conference

Judge to decide if Trump’s New York criminal case should move to federal court

Judge Alvin K Hellerstein will listen to the arguments although he is not expected to immediately rule.

Judge appears likely to reject Trump bid to move hush-money case to federal venue

Prospects are dimming for former President Donald Trump in his effort to move a hush-money payments case from state court over to a federal venue.

Trump Criminal Case Likely to Remain in N.Y. State Court, Judge Says

The judge, Alvin K. Hellerstein, said he was not inclined to move the Manhattan district attorney’s case against the former president to federal court.

Donald Trump counter-sues over advice columnist E Jean Carroll’s rape claim

The suit says Ms Carroll should pay Mr Trump unspecified compensatory and punitive damages and retract her statements.

FACTBOX-The legal troubles of former U.S. President Donald Trump

U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal judge to delay until Dec. 11 the start of a trial set for Aug. 14 to allow both sides more time to prepare. Walt Nauta, a Trump aide accused of helping the former president hide the documents from investigators, failed to enter a plea in Miami for a second time on Tuesday.

A jury found Trump responsible for sexual abuse. Now he's suing his accuser for saying she was raped

Former President Donald Trump has countersued the advice columnist who accused him of rape, saying she defamed him by continuing to insist she was raped even after a jury declined to agree.

Trump brings defamation suit against E. Jean Carroll

Donald Trump files suit against E. Jean Carroll for defamation for accusing him of rape when a civil jury only found that Trump sexually abused her.

Trump sues E. Jean Carroll, claims she defamed him on television

Former President Donald Trump countersued writer E. Jean Carroll on Tuesday, claiming in a court filing that Carroll defamed him on television.

Donald Trump countersues woman jury says he sexually abused

The 77-year-old is involved in a slew of cases - both criminal and civil - as he bids to become president again next year.

"Cheapest S.O.B. I've ever met": Chris Christie calls out Trump's campaign donation "grift"

"He's the richest candidate in this race, yet he is using public money to pay his legal fees," Christie said.

Trump loses bid to toss E. Jean Carroll's defamation suit

Donald Trump lost his bid to have accuser E. Jean Carroll’s open defamation lawsuit tossed out -- with a judge finding he can’t invoke presidential immunity.

Judge rejects Trump’s ‘presidential immunity’ defense in second E. Jean Carroll case

The ruling paves the way for Trump to stand trial in the civil lawsuit in January.

Judge denies Trump motion to dismiss Carroll defamation lawsuit

A federal judge denied Donald Trump’s motion to dismiss E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit, finding the former president’s legal arguments are “without merit.”

Donald Trump Sparks Suspicion He's About to Be Indicted Again

Trump claimed DA Fani Willis would soon drop the charges against him, striking a similar tone to the one he used days before his indictment in Manhattan.

A judge rejects Donald Trump’s request to toss out defamation claims by columnist E. Jean Carroll

Former President Donald Trump’s claims that absolute presidential immunity and free speech rights shield him from the defamation claims of a New York columnist were rejected Thursday by a federal judge.

Judge rejects Donald Trump’s request to throw out E Jean Carroll's defamation claims

The columnist can continue to press claims that Trump owes her at least $10 million in damages, the judge decided.

DoJ Charges 3 With Insider Trading Ahead of Trump Media Listing Deal

The trio allegedly made $22 million by trading shares in a blank-check company ahead of it announcing plans to merge with Trump Media & Technology Group.

Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss E Jean Carroll’s first defamation suit

Ex-president’s claims of absolute immunity and that statements were opinion were rejected; lawsuit scheduled for early next year

Trump campaign donations surge amid criminal indictments

Former President Donald Trump's 2024 fundraising operation raked in more than $35 million in the second quarter, three campaign officials told CNBC.

Fewer court applications from Trump than Law Society president facing defamation action, judge told

Maura and Patrick Derivan are being sued for €50,000 damages by Co Tipperary accountant Bobby Fitzgerald

Michael Cohen plans to call Donald Trump Jr. as a witness in trial over legal fees

A New York judge said Friday that Michael Cohen could subpoena the former president's son.

Donald Trump's Legal Team: The Lawyers Fighting to Keep Him Out of Jail

The former president has hired a host of attorneys as he faces a string of criminal investigations and trials.

Steve Bannon’s former lawyers awarded $480K after ex-White House adviser stiffed them

A New York judge on Friday awarded ex-White House adviser Steve Bannon’s former legal team more than $480,000 after the Trump administration official stiffed them on payment.

Special counsel accuses Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta of seeking 'unnecessary' delay

The spat highlights how even the most incremental, procedural developments in the historic federal criminal case against Trump and Nauta could become mired in delay.

Trump lawyers agree to delay pretrial conference in classified documents case

MIAMI (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say they agreed with federal prosecutors to delay to next week a pretrial hearing to discuss ho...

US says it no longer deems Trump immune from lawsuit

Donald Trump has suffered a legal defeat as the US government reversed its earlier position that the former president could be immune from E Jean Carroll's $10 million defamation lawsuit against him.

Trump not entitled to immunity in Carroll defamation lawsuit, DoJ says

In reversal DoJ says presidency doesn’t shield Trump from writer’s lawsuit, paving way for possible trial in January

Trump can be held liable in writer’s defamation lawsuit after Justice Department reverses course

U.S. Justice Department says Trump not protected from liability in defamation lawsuit because he was president

E. Jean Carroll: DOJ no longer believes Trump should have immunity from defamation lawsuit

The Justice Department has reversed course and said it no longer believes that Donald Trump should be entitled to immunity for his response to E. Jean Carroll’s accusation of sexual assault, allowing the civil lawsuit to move forward to trial in January.

Donald Trump’s Attorneys Urge Postponement Of Federal Trial Start Date Until After 2024 Election

Former President Donald Trump's attorneys want to delay the start of a federal criminal trial until after the 2024 election and are asking a judge to postpone setting any date for the start of the proceedings.

Trump lashes out after Justice Department no longer says presidency shields him from defamation suit

Trump bashes U.S. Justice Department for overturning opinion that he was immune from liability from a defamation lawsuit while serving as president

Trump blasts DOJ over E. Jean Carroll lawsuit withdrawal

Donald Trump, who is running for president, faces a civil trial in 2024 over statements he made about E. Jean Carroll after she said he raped her.

E. Jean Carroll Says She's First To Hold Trump 'Accountable for His Lies'

Writer Carroll, who successfully sued Trump for defamation earlier this year, is facing another court battle with the former president.

Trump asks Georgia court to disqualify election probe prosecutor

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been investigating since 2021 whether Donald Trump and his allies broke any election laws.

Justice Dept asks judge in Trump documents case to disregard his motion seeking delay

Trump attorneys have asked to delay the former president's federal trial, potentially until after the 2024 election.

US resists calls by Trump to postpone trial in classified documents case

Trump's lawyers are requesting postponement to give time for Trump to handle running for the US Republican presidential nomination.

How Trump hopes to use 2024 bid to avoid facing trial in classified documents case

Donald Trump is effectively arguing that for as long as he’s running for president, he should be spared from standing trial over his alleged mishandling of classified documents.

What we know about Fani Willis’ investigation so far.

Willis has been building a case against Trump and his allies for more than two years now.

Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to head off potential indictment

In a unanimous ruling, the court brushed aside a long-shot request to shut down the grand jury probe led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Trump jokes about becoming legal ‘expert’ as third indictment looms

Former president says Department of Justice has become a ‘weapon for the Democrats’.

Donald Trump’s bid to move hush money criminal case rejected by judge

Mr Trump’s lawyers had argued that jurisdiction of the case should be moved to federal court.

Trump's very bad legal day explained: A 'target letter' from the Department of Justice and a classified documents hearing

For the third time this year, former US president Donald Trump has taken to social media to claim he's about to be charged in yet another criminal case. Here's what we know.

Donald Trump faces third indictment, but unlikely to lose support ahead of presidential run

Trump’s last two indictments actually enhanced his political position. This one may do the same

Judge nixes Trump’s bid to move hush-money criminal case, keeping it in New York state court

A federal judge has rejected Donald Trump’s bid to move his hush-money criminal case from New York state court to federal court.

Donald Trump loses bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll abuse case

Read more about Donald Trump loses bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll abuse case on Devdiscourse

Donald Trump loses bid to move Stormy Daniels hush-money case to federal court

Trump indicted in New York on falsifying business records to hide reimbursements to former lawyer for $130,000 payment to silence adult film star

Judge denies Trump bid to move hush money case to federal court

A federal judge on Wednesday denied Donald Trump’s effort to move the New York indictment charging him with falsifying business records into federal court, finding that Trump failed to show that any of the allegedly illegal conduct related to his role as president.

Judge denies Trump's effort to move N.Y. hush-money case to federal court

A federal judge Wednesday denied former President Trump's legal move to transfer the Manhattan criminal business fraud case to federal court. Trump faces 34 felony counts related to hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels.

Judge rejects Donald Trump’s bid to move hush-money criminal case, keeping it in New York state court

Hush-money criminal case will not be moved from New York state court to federal court

Trump bets, again, on legal troubles yielding big donations

Recent campaign filings underscore just how much the former President’s legal troubles boosted campaign donations.

Federal judge nixes Donald Trump's bid to move hush-money criminal case, keeping it in state court

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Trial date set for next May in Trump’s classified documents case

The date of May 20 next year is a compromise between defence lawyers and the prosecution.

Trump’s firm and his former lawyer Michael Cohen settle lawsuit over legal bills

Lawyers for the two sides told a judge they had reached a settlement just as Mr Cohen’s 2019 claim was due to go to trial.

Trump classified documents trial set for May 2024

A federal judge has set a May 20th, 2024 start date for the trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump over his alleged mishandling of classified documents. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Rick Newman explains "these are very serious charges and the case against Trump appears to be very strong." Newman details how a potential conviction could impact the Trump campaign and Republican Primary.

Trump’s firm and his former lawyer Michael Cohen settle lawsuit over legal bills

Cohen said today that the matter “has been resolved in a manner satisfactory to all parties”.

Trial in Trump classified documents case set for May 2024

The Republican candidate's trial over his mishandling of classified documents will begin less than six months before Election Day.

Judge sets trial date in Trump's classified files case

A federal judge in Florida has scheduled a trial date for next May for former President Donald Trump in a case charging him with illegally retaining hundreds of classified documents

The Trump Organization and former fixer Michael Cohen settle his lawsuit over unpaid legal bills

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's company and his former longtime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen have settled a lawsuit over Cohen's claims that he was unfairly stuck with big legal bills after getting entangled in investigations into the former preside

Donald Trump in a veiled attack says, ‘would be dangerous to arrest me’

Former US President Donald Trump warns that it would be dangerous if he were to go to prison. He faces multiple criminal and civil cases, potentially impacting his 2024 presidential campaign.

Chris Christie rips Trump family as grifters after report that donations are going to legal fees

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called out former President Donald Trump over reports that he’s diverting money raised in his 2024 presidential campaign to cover fees for legal defenses as he prepares for multiple criminal trials.

Trump faces more indictments, fines and possible jail time as legal troubles mount

As Donald Trump looks to secure the Republican presidential nomination and win a second White House term, he will also have to navigate a legal minefield that could include as many as four criminal indictments and at least two civil cases.

Prosecutors ready to seek charges in Trump-Georgia investigation

Sprawling racketeering case by DA predicated on influencing witnesses and computer trespass

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen settles lawsuit against Trump Organization

Michael Cohen, the onetime personal lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, has settled his lawsuit accusing the Trump Organization of failing to cover millions of dollars of legal bills he incurred over his work for the former U.S. president.

Donald Trump Faces Financial Crunch as Florida Lawyers Demand Money, Reveals Analyst

Analyst Molly Jong-Fast claims that the attorneys with high-level security clearance aren't afraid to pursue the required financing aggressively.

When Johnny Depp Made a Controversial Joke About Killing Donald Trump

The question referred to the assassination of the 16th president of the United States Abraham Lincoln by stage actor John Wilkes Booth.

Trump says trial will be fun as indictment in election case looms

Donald Trump is a target of a criminal probe by special counsel Jack Smith over efforts to reverse the 2020 electoral win of President Joe Biden.

Trump's defamation lawsuit against CNN dismissed

A US federal judge has thrown out Donald Trump's $475m defamation lawsuit against CNN, in which the former US president claimed the network's description of his election fraud as the "big lie" associated him with Adolf Hitler.

Donald Trump Appeals Judge's Decision To Keep Hush-Money Case In New York State Court

Donald Trump appealed a federal judge’s decision to keep his hush-money criminal case in a New York state court that the former president claims is “very unfair” to him.

More Legal Troubles for Trump

Also, Ukraine retakes a village. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Trump appeals court ruling on porn star payoff case

Donald Trump has been indicted in two criminal cases and is under investigation for two other ones related to the 2020 presidential election.

Trump attempts to reverse losses in hush money case and RICO lawsuit against Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump is attempting to reverse court rulings in two of the many politically charged cases involving the former president.

Trump appeals decision keeping hush money case in state court

Former President Trump on Friday appealed a judge’s ruling that mandated his hush money criminal case be tried in state court in New York. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, a President Clinton appointee, ruled last week that the 34-count indictment was not connected to Trump’s role as president, rejecting his request to move the case…

Trump hits back at GOP candidate who said he’s running to ‘stay out of jail’

The remark drew loud boos from the crowd.

Donald Trump's $475 million 'big lie' defamation lawsuit against CNN dismissed

Federal judge throws out Trump's defamation lawsuit against CNN over big lie comment.

Former US President Trump has spent $40 million on legal fees, Washington Post reports

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's political action committee is expected to report on Monday that it has spent about $40 million in legal fees in the first half of 2023 to defend Trump and his advisers, among others, the Washington Post reported.

Trump’s $475 Million Defamation Suit Against CNN Is Dismissed

The network’s statements were opinion, the ruling said, and did not support a claim of libel and slander.

Trump Documents Case

Carlos De Oliveira and Walt Nauta, who were hired by former President Donald J. Trump despite past troubles, rely on him for their legal fees — and are now his co-defendants.

Trump’s legal costs mount as he battles a range of cases

Fundraising vehicle for Trump’s presidential campaign spent more than $40m on legal costs in first half of the year

Hurd says getting booed at Lincoln Dinner ‘was as expected’

Republican candidate Will Hurd said Sunday he expected to get booed at the Iowa Republicans’ Lincoln Dinner on Friday night, when he asserted that former President Trump was only running for the White House again “to stay out of prison.” “One of the things we need in our elected leaders: to tell the truth, even…

Christie says Trump could be ‘out on bail’ in 4 cases by August GOP debate

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Sunday predicted that by the time the GOP primary candidates are standing on the debate stage in late August, former President Trump would be “out on bail in four different jurisdictions.” During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Christie, a GOP presidential rival to Trump,…

Trump says he hears his indictment will be announced soon

Trump says he hears his indictment will be announced at 5pm

Trump political committee has spent more than $40 million on lawyers' fees as his legal peril mounts

Former President Donald Trump’s mounting legal woes are growing more expensive, leading his campaign to request a refund from a supportive super PAC and launch a new legal defense fund to help cover costs.

The growing legal woes of Donald Trump

Donald Trump is now facing three criminal indictments, all filed since March - raising the prospect that the Republican frontrunner in the 2024 White House race could end up navigating a series of trials as he campaigns.

Factbox: The legal troubles of former US President Donald Trump

Here is a list of legal troubles facing former U.S. President Donald Trump, the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Trump, 77, denies any wrongdoing.

Trump pleads not guilty to additional charges in classified documents case

Former U.S. President Donald Trump entered a plea of not guilty on Friday to new charges related to the former president's handling of classified documents after he left the White House, a court filing showed.

Trump pleads not guilty at arraignment on federal charges in 2020 election probe

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on federal charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith, the most serious allegations he faces.

Indian American Judge Moxila Upadhyaya presides over Trump's appearance in federal courthouse

She is the former co-chair of the DC Bar Litigation Section Steering Committee and has served on the board of directors for the DC Access to Justice Foundation and Council for Court Excellence.

Donald Trump latest: Former president says 'very sad day for America' after appearing 'emotionless' in court

The former president is facing his most serious charges so far in what marks the third criminal case brought against him in the past six months.

Trump pleads not guilty to new charges in docs case

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to three new charges related to his handling of US classified documents after he left the White House in 2021, a court filing showed.

Trump pleads not guilty to charges over attempts to change results of 2020 elections

Former US president Donald Trump on Thursday pleaded not guilty to the charges that he tried to change the results of the November 2020 presidential election.Appearing in a federal courthouse in downtown Washington DC, Trump entered the not guilty plea before Indian-American judge Magistrate Moxila Upadhyaya.

‘We can’t let this happen’: Trump pleads not guilty

The former president has remained defiant despite the third indictment against him this year.

Trump sued Michael Cohen for $500 million. Now he's worried he's at "risk of self-incrimination"

"This is what happens when you don't think through your lawsuit before you file it," one attorney said.

Donald Trump’s cascade of indictments is not helping himself or his Republican rivals

Trump’s latest arraignment, which brings the charges against him to 78, is bad news for all the Republican presidential candidates

Prosecutors in Trump's N.Y. criminal case can have his E. Jean Carroll deposition, judge rules

Manhattan prosecutors are preparing for a March trial in which Trump is charged with felony falsification of business records.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to three more charges in documents case

According to court filing Donald Trump also waived his right to be present in Florida federal court for his arraignment on the three additional charges on Aug. 10

Trump pleads not guilty to new classified documents charges

The filing marked the second time in 24 hours that the former president entered a not guilty plea, following his arraignment Thursday in the special counsel’s separate investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Trump drops Georgia lawsuit over grand jury, promises new case

Trump’s lawyers are anticipating the former president’s fourth indictment in five months.

Trump pleads not guilty to more charges in classified documents case

He pleaded not guilty. He was indicted for the third time on Tuesday in Washington federal court regarding his efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss.

Quiz: Trump's legal woes stack up as he battles for White House return

Test your knowledge on Donald Trump's latest legal debacle, concerning criminal charges relating to the aftermath of the 2020 US presidential election

Donald Trump facing 561 years in prison

Former president Donald Trump is facing 561 years in prison if he is convicted of all the charges he is facing.

Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appears to promise revenge

The U.S. Justice Department has asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against Donald Trump in Washington to step in after the former president published a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him.

Trump’s Legal Team Is Enmeshed in a Tangle of Possible Conflicts

Former President Donald J. Trump’s growing cast of lawyers is marked by a web of overlapping interests encompassing witnesses, co-defendants and potential targets.

Trump to seek new judge in election conspiracy trial

Former vice-president Mike Pence said he would not object to testifying in Trump’s trial. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Judge tosses Trump defamation suit against writer who won sexual abuse lawsuit

A judge ruled that the former president cannot claim that E Jean Carroll defamed him.

Donald Trump claims he can’t get a fair trial in ‘filthy’ Washington; seeks new judge in US poll conspiracy case

Former President Donald Trump criticizes Washington, D.C., as he seeks to move his federal trial on conspiracy and obstruction charges to a more favorable location.

Trump vows to keep campaigning on his criminal cases despite prosecutors seeking order to stop

Donald Trump is blasting special counsel Jack Smith and vowing to continue talking about...

Trump risks legal threats with public outbursts

When it comes to criminal cases, many lawyers advise their clients not to speak publicly about their cases. But most clients are not former President Trump. As Trump’s legal problems continue to pile up, the former president has remained outspoken on social media and in public, attacking prosecutors, judges and potential witnesses, all while speaking…

Trump lashes out at Fani Willis as his legal woes intensify

The former president lashed out at Fulton County, Ga., District Attorney Fani Willis at a campaign rally on Tuesday, baselessly accusing her of having an affair with a gang member as another indictment against him looms.

Trump appeals dismissal of defamation claim against E. Jean Carroll

The former president is seeking to overturn an Aug. 7 decision by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan that dismissed his claim of defamation by Carroll

Trump threatened with cash crunch as legal bills mount

The famously tightfisted Donald Trump might eventually have to reach into his own pocket as his political committees burn through cash at a furious pace.

Prosecutors convinced a judge not to let Trump have his phone while reviewing trial documents because he has a 'tendency' to 'hold onto material' he shouldn't have

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case referenced other criminal charges he faces over his alleged hoarding of classified documents.

Tracking Trump’s tangled web of legal troubles

Former President Trump is increasingly enmeshed in a tangled web of legal troubles, facing state and federal probes across the country.  Trump is a party in more than a half-dozen civil lawsuits and faces 78 criminal charges across three cases, ranging from an alleged hush money cover-up to his purported efforts to overturn the 2020…

Trump running for 2024 ‘to stay out of jail’, Republican rival says

Will Hurd offers sharp rebuke of Trump’s conduct: ‘This is about a president trying to overturn an election and creating a conspiracy’

Donald Trump could face charges including conspiracy to commit forgery

A document posted on the Fulton County court website – which was later removed – has that former US president Donald Trump could be facing criminal charges including conspiracy to commit forgery.

Georgia court website publishes, then takes down, list of criminal charges against Trump

ATLANTA (AP) — A list of criminal charges in Georgia against former President Donald Trump briefly appeared Monday on a Fulton County website, but prosecutors said Trump had not been indicted in their long-running investigation of the 2020 presidenti

Georgia court acknowledges releasing Trump document on website

The Fulton County Georgia court clerk on Tuesday acknowledged that it had released on its website a document about Donald Trump being criminally charged, as Reuters reported on Monday.

Georgia prosecutors seek March 4 trial in Trump racketeering case

The timeline, combined with Trump’s other criminal cases, could put him in the courtroom for most of the first six months of 2024.

Georgia’s peculiar pardon system is bad news for Trump

Unlike with the federal prosecutions, Trump has no power to shut down the case if he’s reelected.

Judge finds Donald Trump's appeal in E Jean Carroll case 'frivolous'

Judge finds Donald Trump's appeal in E Jean Carroll case 'frivolous'

Trump proposes 2026 trial date in federal election case

Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a federal judge in Washington to schedule an April 2026 trial for the former president, on federal charges that he allegedly sought to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.

Trump expected to surrender to Fulton County jail on Thursday or Friday next week

Former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender himself to the Fulton County jail at the end of next week – on Thursday or Friday, a senior law enforcement official with knowledge of the surrender told CNN.

Judge won’t delay Donald Trump’s defamation claims trial, calling the ex-president’s appeal frivolous

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York federal judge expressed growing impatience Friday with what he calls ex-President Donald Trump’s “repeated efforts to delay” a defamation lawsuit against him, saying he won’t stop a January trial to await the outcome of a “frivolous” appeal of one of his rulings.

Donald Trump Keeps Striking Out in Court

District Judge Lewis Kaplan denied Donald Trump's fourth attempt to delay a defamation trial in New York.

US judge calls Trump defamation appeal bid 'frivolous'

A US judge has called Donald Trump's appeal to dismiss a defamation suit against him as frivolous and refused the former president's bid to delay the trial.

Judge denies Trump request to delay E. Jean Carroll trial

Carroll, 79, first sued then-president Trump in 2019, and the case has been delayed several times already.

Judge in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit dismisses Trump's request for trial delay

The federal judge in writer E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump has dismissed the latest effort by Trump's attorneys to delay a trial scheduled for January.

CBS News poll finds Trump's big lead grows, as GOP voters dismiss indictments

At the debate this week, voters want candidates to focus on making the case for themselves — not against Trump.

Former top Trump aide says he was unaware of document declassification - report

Ex-chief of staff Mark Meadows’ admission could complicate the ex-president’s defense in his classified documents case

$200,000 bond for Trump in Georgia racketeering case

A Georgia judge approved a $200,000 bond for Donald Trump on Monday in the racketeering case filed against the former US president in the southern state.

Judge approves $200,000 bond for Trump in racketeering case as deadline looms

Trump and the other co-defendants have until noon on Friday to turn themselves in to be booked.

Trump to surrender on Thursday over Georgia indictment

Former US President Donald Trump plans to turn himself in and be processed in Atlanta on Thursday in connection with his indictment in Georgia, he said on social media yesterday.

Trump says he will surrender Thursday to Fulton County authorities

Trump and 18 others were indicted on state felony charges last week and have until noon on Aug. 25 to turn themselves in to the Fulton County Jail.

What happens if Trump violates his Fulton County bond conditions?

It's extremely unlikely that a single violation of his release conditions, unless it’s egregious, would land Trump in pre-trial detention, legal experts said.

Donald Trump ‘not so cocky’ as Georgia case ‘sets in,’ insiders say

As Trump's fourth criminal indictment since leaving office hits, there are "signs that it's wearing on him," says an insider.

Donald Trump to surrender at Fulton county jail on Thursday night

Exclusive: Trump had lawyers negotiate booking to take place during prime viewing hours to get maximum television ratings

US politics latest: Donald Trump booked at Fulton County jail on charges relating to 2020 election

Former president Donald Trump is to be booked on more than a dozen charges - all concerning his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election result in the state of Georgia. It is expected that Trump will have a mugshot taken.

Psaki says Trump mug shot will ‘backfire’ in 2024: ‘Images are more persuasive than anything’

Former White House Press Secretary and MSNBC host Jen Psaki on Saturday said former President Donald Trump’s recently released mug shot will not play well for him in a general election. In commentary she wrote for her weekly MSNBC Daily newsletter titled “Trump’s mug shot will backfire in 2024,” Psaki said independent and moderate voters…

Judge denies bond to only Trump co-defendant being held in Georgia jail

Only one of former President Donald Trump's 18 co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case has been jailed as a result of the charges.

Former United States President Donald Trump Makes History With his First Presidential Mugshot

The image made public by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office shows a serious-looking Donald Trump only seconds after turning himself in at Atlanta jail.

Trump legal team claims trial dates ‘by design’ clash with election campaign

Alina Habba said trials’ schedules would cause them to overlap and clash with voting, preventing the ex-president from campaigning

Analysis: Trump's trial calendar vs. the US political calendar

Donald Trump’s very complicated legal calendar is coming into view. It currently appears that his criminal trials will occur after a large portion of Republican primary voters have decided whether to make him their nominee for the third consecutive time, but before Election Day.

"Not a great statement": Legal experts say Trump lawyer just destroyed his argument to delay trial

Alina Habba told Fox News Trump didn't need to "prep" for his trial because he's "incredibly intelligent."

Trump may not attend arraignment in Fulton County

It would be the only time former President Donald Trump did not appear in-person for his arraignment in the four criminal cases against him.

Trump attacks Judge Chutkan on Truth Social and vows to "appeal" trial date - which "is not a thing"

Former Trump WH lawyer Ty Cobb warned that he could instead face "sanctions" over "out of bounds" attack on court

Donald Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election case

It means the ex-president will not have to show up for an arraignment hearing Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee had set for next week.

New York says Trump should be found liable for fraud, even before a trial

New York attorney general says no trial needed to find Trump guilty of fraud for submitting false statements

In civil lawsuit, Trump accused of overstating net worth by $2.2 billion

Former President Donald Trump has been accused of overstating his net worth by more than $2 billion, according to a court filing Wednesday by the New York attorney general's office.

Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth by billions of dollars, New York AG says

The estimates came in newly unsealed court filings ahead of an October trial in which Trump and his business empire are accused of fraud.

Trump may not attend arraignment in Fulton County

It would be the only time former President Donald Trump did not appear in-person for his arraignment in the four criminal cases against him.

Trump asks judge to sever Georgia case from two seeking speedy trial

Former President Donald Trump has asked an Atlanta judge to sever his case from two of 18 co-defendants in the Georgia indictment over the group’s alleged efforts to overturn 2020 election results, new court filings show.

Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case and seeks to sever his case from others

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday and sought to sever his case from other defendants who are accused along with him of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.

Former Mike Pence Aide Has 2 Words To Describe Seeing Trump's Mug Shot

Marc Short, who served as a chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence, also pointed to who has led Trump "astray" in a number of cases.

Trump's Top 5 defenses in his massive NY financial fraud case, in his own words

A new transcript shows, in his own words, how Trump will fight civil fraud charges in NY next month."The banks made a lot of money" he said, calling claims

New York attorney general asks judge to sanction Trump and other defendants over ‘frivolous’ arguments

Penalty of €20,000 sought for repeating assertions which were rejected in civil suit over business practices

N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James asks court to sanction Trump, his eldest sons and attorneys

New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking the state Supreme Court to sanction former President Donald Trump, his sons Eric and Don Jr., others.

New York attorney general asks judge to fine Trump for ‘frivolous’ legal arguments

The request for sanctions came in a civil fraud lawsuit that Attorney General Tish James is pursuing against the Trump business empire.

New York attorney general asks judge to sanction Trump over ‘frivolous’ arguments

Letitia James says Trump family is rehashing failed legal arguments in $250m civil suit over company’s business affairs

Trump suffers another legal loss to E. Jean Carroll, as judge rules he defamed her as president

The decision leaves a jury to decide how much in damages he should pay for his 2019 comments.

Trump’s legal woes cast long, dark shadow over presidential campaigns

For the first time in American history, what is happening in judicial chambers may exceed in importance what occurs in campaign appearances, media advertisements and candidate debates

Trump seeking disqualification of U.S. judge in election case, according to court filing

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is presiding over the criminal case charging the former U.S. president with trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election

Trump seeks disqualification of US judge in election case -filing

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Trump lawyers seek recusal of judge in DC presiding over federal election subversion case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday asked the federal judge presiding over his election subversion case in Washington to recuse herself, saying her past public statements about the former president call into question whether she can

Trump must review classified documents case evidence in secure location, judge says

Trump must review classified documents case evidence in secure location, judge says

Judge in Trump's New York case says trial schedule to remain the same, for now

The trial is currently scheduled for March 25, 2024 — just three weeks after the start date of Trump's Washington trial on charges related to the 2020 election.

Trump is up to his old tricks in asking Judge Chutkan to recuse

Recusal is a move Trump has tried before and lost. It’s one he will lose again.

Lawsuit filed in Minnesota to boot former President Donald Trump from 2024 ballot

A group of voters on Tuesday filed suit seeking to kick former President Donald Trump off the ballot in Minnesota, the latest in a string of efforts to cite a little-known provision in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution to argue that Trump is ineligible to be president because he violated his oath of office with his conduct following his loss in the 2020 election.

Trump loses bid to delay Carroll rape-defame case, wins appeal motion

The writer E. Jean Carroll accuses Donald Trump of raping her in a New York department store in the 1990s. He has said the incident never happened.

Cuomo? Oh no! Andrew should not be one to save us from Biden-Trump

A Wall Street Journal columnist has called on former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to enter the 2024 presidential race.

Judge restricts Trump’s access to classified info in documents case and limits what he can say

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon set specific parameters for how and when former President Donal Trump can review the evidence in case against him in Florida.

Judge temporarily halts NY fraud trial against Trump, pending appeal

A New York state appeals court judge on Thursday temporarily halted the scheduled Oct. 2 trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James' fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump and his family business, a spokesman for the court said.

Judge temporarily halts fraud trial against Trump

A New York state appeals court judge has temporarily halted the scheduled 2 October trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James' fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump and his family business, a spokesman for the court said.

Ron DeSantis States That Donald Trump’s Chance of Being Re-Elected Is ‘Close to Zero’ if Convicted

Trump faces a total of 91 crimes in four separate lawsuits, two of which were brought in federal court in Washington and Florida.

Trump’s New York hush-money criminal trial may overlap with presidential primary

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a Bill setting the state’s presidential primary for April 2.

Giuliani sued over $1.4 million in unpaid legal fees

Rudy Giuliani is facing a lawsuit that claims the former New York mayor owes a law firm nearly $1.4 million in unpaid legal fees connected to his work as Donald Trump's personal lawyer.

Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson says Rudy Giuliani groped her Jan. 6

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson accused Donald Trump's ex-attorney Rudy Giuliani of groping her on the day of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Trump’s latest legal gambit could cause ‘cascade’ of trial delays, New York warns

Postponing Trump’s upcoming trial on business fraud might have ripple effects on all the other Trump cases, the state attorney general said.

Trump, NY attorney general argue over scope of looming fraud trial

Donald Trump's lawyers are trying on Friday to persuade a New York judge to throw out, just 10 days before a scheduled trial, most or all of state Attorney General Letitia James's lawsuit accusing the former U.S. president of "staggering" fraud.

Judge to hear arguments in New York's civil suit against Trump

Attorneys for Donald Trump and the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James will argue over the scope of the forthcoming trial in the state's civil suit against the former president before a New York judge Friday.

Trump's NY Lawyers' Bad Start Will Likely Get Worse: Kirschner

Trump's legal team this week faced a contentious legal hearing in New York Attorney General Letitia James' case into his business dealings.

Trump is Adopting 'Less Wealthy' Co-Defendants' Legal Defense Strategy in Georgia

"Trump is 'letting them do the heavy lifting,' said Caren Morrison, a Georgia State University law professor who has attended key recent Trump-related court hearings.

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers as he built his empire

The decision comes days before the start of a non-jury trial in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit.

Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case

Donald Trump and his family business were found liable for fraud in New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil lawsuit accusing the former US president of illegally inflating his assets and net worth.

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers while building real estate empire

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Judge leaves Trump asset sales up in the air after fraud ruling

Judge leaves Trump asset sales up in the air after fraud ruling

Judge rules Trump defrauded banks, insurers

A judge ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.

Donald Trump ‘fraudulently’ misrepresented his wealth, New York judge rules

Former US president ‘repeatedly’ inflated his wealth with ‘fraudulent valuations’

Donald Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case

Former US president found to have illegally inflated his assets and net worth

Trump Tower without The Donald? Here's what that could look like.

A portion of a judge’s ruling essentially ordered Trump and his family to relinquish their businesses in New York.

Donald Trump suing ex-MI6 spy Christopher Steele at High Court

The former US president is bringing a data protection claim against Mr Steele and his company Orbis Business Intelligence.

US judge rejects Trump's request to step down from criminal election trial

A judge on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump's request that she step aside from the federal case accusing him of illegally attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, rejecting arguments that she has shown bias against him.

Why the Donald Trump Fraud Case Matters - The New York Times

But Trump supporters probably won’t admit they were fooled.

Trump won’t try to move Georgia charges to federal court

Former President Trump won’t try to move his Georgia criminal prosecution to federal court, his lawyer said Thursday. The surprising turn of events comes weeks after Steve Sadow, Trump’s attorney, notified the state judge that Trump may attempt such a move. “President Trump now notifies the Court that he will NOT be seeking to remove…

Appeals court will not delay Donald Trump civil fraud trial

A New York appeals court on Thursday refused to delay Donald Trump's scheduled Oct. 2 civil fraud trial, after the former U.S. president accused the trial judge of wrongly refusing to throw out most of the case.

Court rejects Trump effort to delay New York civil trial days after fraud ruling

Decision clears way for Judge Arthur Engoron to preside over trial in lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general

Federal judge rejects requests by 3 Trump co-defendants in Georgia case, Cathy Latham, David Shafer, Shawn Still, to move their trials

The three argued they had acted as federal officials when they voted for Trump as electors for the Republican party in Georgia in December 2020 and were entitled to have their cases moved to federal court.

Judge shoots down bid by four Trump co-defendants to move Georgia criminal charges to federal court

Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark and three GOP activists who falsely posed as presidential electors all lost their bids to transfer the case.

Trump to appear in court for civil fraud trial

Donald Trump faces fresh legal danger today as a civil fraud trial against the former president and two of his sons begins in New York, threatening the Republican frontrunner's business empire as he campaigns to retake the White House with four criminal cases looming.

Donald Trump's business empire in peril as civil fraud trial opens in New York

The trial is scheduled to run through early December

Donald Trump arrives in court for trial scrutinising his business practices

New York attorney general Letitia James said ‘no-one is above the law’ on her way into the courthouse.

Donald Trump says he will be in court for trial over his business practices

The trial is the culmination of an investigation that has lasted for years.

Angry Trump condemns ‘disgraceful’ fraud trial amid misstated wealth allegations

The former president is accused of deceiving banks, insurers and others for years in financial statements.

Donald Trump denounces case as ‘scam’ as civil fraud trial opens

The New York attorney general’s suit accuses Trump and his company of deceiving banks, insurers and others by habitually lying about his wealth.

Trump says he'll appear at civil fraud trial in New York

Former President Donald Trump said he will go to court in New York for his civil fraud trial on Monday.

Donald Trump to appear in civil fraud trial on Monday: Report

Former US President Donald Trump to appear in court for civil fraud trial, accused of inflating asset values.

Trump goes to trial in New York before a judge who just ruled he’s a fraud

The $250 million civil trial starts Monday — and Trump may be there in person.

Trump's civil fraud trial gets underway in New York as both sides lay out case

Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.

Judge issues gagging order on Donald Trump after comments about court clerk

It came after Trump recirculated a disparaging social media post about Allison Greenfield

Donald Trump returning to court as trial into business practices continues

The Republican frontrunner for president has confirmed he’ll be back to watch during the trial’s second day.

Donald Trump’s Fraud Trial in New York

Is this a case about inflated asset values or partisan politics? Yes.

Donald Trump generated 'more than $100m' through fraud, court hears as trial begins

Donald Trump hit out at a "sham" trial as he stands accused of reaping more than $100m through fraud. He faces a potential $250m fine and could even lose Trump Tower.

Trump’s Fraud Trial Begins

Also, a threat to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Angry Trump condemns ‘disgraceful’ fraud trial amid misstated wealth allegations

“Disgraceful trial,” he said during a lunch break, after listening to lawyers for New York attorney general Letitia James portray him as a habitual liar.

Trump reaped over $100 million through fraud, New York says as trial starts

A defiant Donald Trump attacked New York's attorney general and the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial as it began on Monday, with a state lawyer accusing the former president of generating more than $100 million by lying about his real estate empire.

Who is Matt Gaetz? The congressman who led the ouster of Kevin McCarthy

A Trump loyalist and legacy politician from Florida, Gaetz recently survived an inquiry by the House ethics committee

New York judge issues limited gag order after Trump makes disparaging post about court clerk

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge quickly imposed a limited gag order in Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial Tuesday after the former president disparaged a key court staffer.

Trump judge issues limited gag order after former president makes disparaging post about court clerk

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Trump, lawyers in closed-door courtroom discussions during New York business fraud lawsuit trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and lawyers for both sides in his civil business fraud trial repeatedly went behind closed doors Tuesday, the reasons not immediately clear.

Trump returns to his fraud trial, and judge explains a comment that Trump took as a victory

A New York judge on Tuesday took the air out of a big statute of limitations win that former President Donald Trump claimed he had scored in the first hours of his civil business fraud trial. Trump’s legal team has argued that the time limit cuts off most of the case.

Why there is no jury in the New York civil case against Trump

Former President Donald Trump has complained repeatedly that the civil trial in New York, where he’s accused of business fraud, does not have a jury – and the fate of the case is up to Judge Arthur Engoron.

Letitia James' New Warning to Donald Trump

While speaking to press on Wednesday, Letitia James warned former president Donald Trump that the "Donald Trump show is over."

Trump lawyers go after accountant and appeal major pretrial ruling in New York fraud case

Warned to mind his out-of-court comments, former President Donald Trump returned to his New York civil fraud trial Wednesday as his defense lawyers closely questioned an accountant who prepared financial statements at the heart of the case.

Trump bails out of fraud trial on 3rd day: He came, he scowled, he got gagged, and left

"The Donald Trump show is over," NY AG Letitia James quipped after her lead defendant left the courthouse.

"Jesus!": Judge explodes at Trump lawyer for trying to "waste time" during questioning

"I have a thick skin, but it's really being pierced here," Judge Arthur Engoron said

'This is ridiculous'

A judge lost his patience with Donald Trump's lawyers as they grilled a witness at a $250 million fraud trial -- which the former president plans to leave.

This Is Why Trump Keeps Antagonizing the Judge in His Fraud Trial

He’s not just seeking publicity. He’s laying the groundwork for his eventual appeal — and for 2024.

Trump campaign says he raised $45.5 million in 3rd quarter, tripling DeSantis' fundraisng

The Trump campaign mocked DeSantis' smaller haul, while DeSantis wondered where the money Trump raised would be spent: "Isn't it going to a lot of lawyers?"

Trump ‘temporarily’ drops lawsuit against his former lawyer

Donald Trump did not waive his right to sue Michael Cohen again.

Trump tries to halt trio of cases against him

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump asked a federal judge to dismiss the federal case alleging he attempted to thwart the transfer of power.

Donald Trump loses bid to halt New York civil fraud trial

Donald Trump's civil fraud trial will proceed next week after the former U.S. president lost a bid Friday to halt the proceedings while he fights a pretrial ruling that could strip him of Trump Tower and other marquee properties.

Trump's New York civil fraud trial rolls on after an appeals judge declines to halt it

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial will roll ahead next week after he lost a bid Friday to postpone it.

NY appeals court declines to halt Trump’s civil fraud trial while he contests a pretrial ruling

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals judge declined Friday to halt Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, rebuffing the former president’s request to postpone it while he fights a pretrial ruling that could strip him of control of such assets as Trump Tower

As war broke out, Trump focused on Tish James, N.Y. fraud trial

In comparison, his tone on Israel was muted.

"Fyre Festival strategy": Lawyer warns Trump's stunts in NY fraud trial "just begging for sanctions"

Trump has privately suggested his lawyers should "worry" about additional sanctions, Rolling Stone reports.

Trump knowingly inflated the size of his penthouse to secure loans, former finance chief says

Donald Trump signed a document 30 years ago that gave the true size of his New York penthouse, which was later listed as far larger on his financial statements, according to evidence shown Tuesday at the former president's civil business fraud trial.

Trump’s financial statements were key to getting loans, ex-bank official tells fraud trial

Donald Trump obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in loans using financial statements that a court has since deemed fraudulent, a retired bank official testified Wednesday at the former president’s New York civil fraud trial.

Judge Engoron explains why Trump doesn’t get a jury in New York fraud trial

Judge Arthur Engoron says why Donald Trump won’t get a jury trial. And a lawyer for Alex Jones says he will take the Fifth if forced to testify in Georgia.

Judge in Trump's New York fraud trial explains why there's no jury

Even if Trump had asked for a jury, the answer would have been "no," the judge said Wednesday.

Legal expert: Jack Smith has “very few tools” to prevent Judge Cannon from delaying Trump trial

Cannon has "proven herself to be receptive to some of Trump’s complaints," attorney says.

"Premium for presidential property" among ideas floated to inflate Trump's worth, court hears

Testimony in Trump's civil fraud trial in New York revealed a scramble to justify allegedly inflated valuations.

Michael Cohen's testimony postponed in Donald Trump's New York fraud trial

Michael Cohen, a key witness against former President Donald Trump, said, "I need to attend to a pre-existing medical condition."

Donald Trump legal case against former MI6 officer’s company to start

The former president of the United States is suing over a data protection claim.

Trump's legal troubles keep fueling surges in fundraising

Small donors have responded to Donald Trump's legal problems by showering money on his presidential campaign, helping him roughly match the fundraising pace of Democratic President Joe Biden who is seeking re-election, according to disclosures released on Sunday.

Did Donald Trump's Indictments Boost His Poll Numbers?

Trump told a New York court last week that "...every time they give me a fake indictment I go up in the polls."

Legal expert warns Trump lawyers could face “disbarment” and “possibly be jailed” over court stunts

Trump attorneys “engaging in stunts, games, and frivolous tactics in violation of New York State ethics rules"

Donald Trump returns to civil fraud trial in New York

The former US president denies any wrongdoing.

Donald Trump is going back to court. Here’s what he's missed since his last visit to NYC fraud trial

Donald Trump will be back in court Tuesday for his New York civil fraud trial, but a face-to-face showdown with former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen will have to wait.

Donald Trump returns to New York for civil fraud trial

Donald Trump is set to appear in New York court on Tuesday for the third week of a civil fraud trial that could dismantle pillars of the former U.S. president’s business empire.

Trump back in court at his NYC civil fraud trial

In a pretrial decision last month, Judge Engoron resolved the case's top claim, ruling that Trump and his company committed years of fraud by exaggerating his asset values and net worth on his financial statements.

‘Ranting and Raving Like a Lunatic’: Donald Trump Exposes New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Address Amidst Fraud Trial, Tests Water for New Gag Order

Despite being under a gag order, Donald Trump held a press conference in the hallway of his fraud civil trial in Manhattan after sharing an […]

Trump told to keep volume down after getting animated in court

A judge warned Donald Trump and others at his New York civil fraud trial to keep their voices down after he threw up his hands in frustration.

Court employee arrested for 'disrupting' Trump NYC fraud trial

A court employee was arrested on a contempt of court charge after trying to approach Donald Trump as he sat inside a courtroom during his fraud trial.

Woman arrested after trying to approach Trump during his civil fraud trial

A woman has been taken into custody after trying to approach former President Donald Trump Wednesday during his civil fraud trial in New York.

Trump's frustration builds at New York civil fraud trial as lawyer asks witness if he lied

A judge told Trump to be quiet after a lawyer for New York Attorney General said he was intimidating a witness.

NY court employee arrested for disrupting proceedings at Trump's civil fraud trial

A New York court employee was arrested Wednesday for disrupting the Donald Trump civil fraud trial after walking toward the front of a Manhattan courtroom and trying to get the attention of the former president.

Keep your voice down, judge warns Donald Trump at fraud trial

Arthur Engoron gives warning after ex-president conferred aloud in court and threw hands up in frustration as witness testified

Trump told to quiet down during New York civil fraud trial

A New York judge asked former President Trump to pipe down after he grew animated while a witness testified against him in his civil fraud trial.

Judge fines Donald Trump $5,000 over post maligning court employee

Judge Arthur Engoron avoided holding Trump in contempt for now, but reserved the right to do so.

Former Donald Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case

Sidney Powell pleads guilty to aiding the former US president's efforts to overturn his election defeat in the state of Georgia in 2020, agreeing to testify against him if called.

Trump fined $5,000 for violating gag order

The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump's civil fraud trial fined the former US president $5,000 (€4,700) for not complying with a partial gag order and threatened him with possible jail time for future violations.

Trump's former lawyers are flipping like pancakes.

Stories about Biden's emergency budget request, Taylor Swift's “Eras” tour movie, constipation on Bachelor in Paradise, and more.

Judge Engoron Explains Dollar Amount Behind Trump's Gag Order Fine

Engoron issued a $5,000 fine against the former president for violating the gag order in Trump's New York business fraud case.

Donald Trump fined $5,000 for 'disparaging' claim about court clerk in $250m fraud case

The former US president had been threatened with jail after a judge said he broke a gagging order not to make public comments about members of court staff. The Republican's legal team said it had been an "inadvertent" mistake.

Trump Fined for Violating Gag Order in New York Civil-Fraud Case

Judge warns of stiffer penalties, possibly including imprisonment, for future violations

Donald Trump’s No Good, Very Bad Week

Keeping up with Trump’s court schedule is a dizzying task. Here's our week in review.

Judge fines Trump $5,000 after threatening prison for gag order violation

The judge in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial lashed out at the former president for failing to remove from his campaign website a derogatory post about the judge's clerk.

Donald Trump arrives in court to face fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen

The former president voluntarily came to court for the highly anticipated evidence.

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen set to testify at ex-president's civil fraud trial

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen set to testify at ex-president's civil fraud trial

Appeals panel questions why 'presidential immunity' argument wasn't pursued years ago in Trump case

A federal appeals panel wants to know why lawyers for former President Donald Trump didn't try years ago to deflect a defamation lawsuit from a woman who accused him of sexual assault with a presidential immunity claim.

Trump presses ‘presidential immunity’ defense in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit

The argument resembles the aggressive immunity defense that Trump’s lawyers are raising in one of his criminal cases.

Trump legal news brief: Citing presidential immunity, Trump again seeks dismissal of E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump tell a federal appeals court Monday that he was not liable for defamatory comments made about writer E. Jean Carroll because he was president when he first said them.

FACTBOX-Key dates on Trump's overlapping legal and political calendars

24, 2024 South Carolina Republican presidential primary. MARCH 4, 2024 Trial starts in a federal criminal case in Washington that charges Trump with illegally trying to reverse his 2020 election loss.

US court challenges Trump appeal in rape accuser E. Jean Carroll's case

A federal appeals court on Monday questioned why former U.S. president Donald Trump waited more than three years to claim that he deserved absolute immunity from a defamation lawsuit by writer E.

Trump glowers at Michael Cohen as ex-'fixer' testifies against him in NYC court

Donald Trump came face to face with former “fixer” Michael Cohen at the ex-president’s Manhattan fraud trial Tuesday -- glowering as Cohen claimed his old boss had him value his assets at “whatever number” Trump wanted.

Trump fined for making fresh personal attack on court staff during fraud trial

The former president had accused a court clerk of being ‘very partisan’.

Trump fined $10,000 for second gag order violation

Donald Trump has been fined $10,000 after the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial found that the former US president violated a gag order in the case for a second time.

Trump is fined $10,000 over comment he made outside court

Donald Trump was abruptly called to the witness stand and then fined $10,000 on Wednesday after the judge in his civil fraud trial said the former president had violated a gag order.

Judge confirms Trump fine over out-of-court comment

Donald Trump had claimed was talking not about the clerk but about his former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen.

Trump storms out of courtroom after judge calls him to the stand, fines him $10K for violating gag order

Donald Trump stormed out of his New York civil fraud trial Wednesday after being called to the stand for a surprise hearing in which the judge scolded him as "not credible" — and fined him $10,000.

Donald Trump Fined $10,000 for Out-of-Court Comments

Former President Donald Trump was fined $10,000 on Wednesday after being called to the witness stand by the judge in his civil-fraud trial to answer for comments he made during a break in the proceedings. Photo: Yuki Iwamura/Associated Press

Inside the courtroom as Donald Trump is forced to take the stand, is fined and then storms out

Inside the courtroom as Donald Trump is called to testify, fined and eventually storms out

UPDATE 8-Donald Trump fined $10,000 for second gag order violation in civil fraud case

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Trump fined $10,000 - before storming out of courtroom

Gasps were heard in the court as the defeated former president threw his arms in the air and walked out, sending Secret Service agents chasing after him.

How Donald Trump’s legal team is trying to get his Jan. 6 case dismissed.

Trump knows the walls are closing in.

Judge questions Trump on witness stand, then fines him another $10,000 for violating gag order

Judge Arthur Engoron fines former President Donald Trump another $10,000 Wednesday for violating a gag order he put in place to prevent Trump from disparaging members of his staff.

Trump melts down on Truth Social after judge says his denial "rings hollow and untrue"

Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump's claim that he wasn't targeting his law clerk "not credible."

Asked to Reassess, Judge Stands by His Fine of Trump

A New York judge reaffirmed Thursday a $10,000 fine he'd imposed on Donald Trump over an out-of-court comment that the former president made during his civil business fraud...

Judge confirms $10,000 fine for Donald Trump over out-of-court comment

The civil trial concerns allegations of conspiracy, insurance fraud and falsifying business records.

Legal analyst: Trump "stormed out like a baby" after Michael Cohen "stumped" his lawyers in court

"Trump's lawyers were not well prepared for what happened today," says MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin.

Judge in Trump's NY civil fraud case stands by $10,000 fine despite fresh objections from lawyers

A judge on Thursday reaffirmed Donald Trump's $10,000 fine for an out-of-court comment during his New York civil business fraud trial, a penalty the former president's lawyers argued was unfair and unconstitutional.

Judge stands by $10,000 fine imposed on Donald Trump for gag order violation

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's $250 million civil fraud trial defended his decision to impose a $10,000 fine on the former president for violating a gag order that bars him from disparaging court staff.

Trump testimony in civil fraud trial expected to begin Nov. 6

Former President Trump is expected to testify in his New York civil fraud case beginning Nov. 6, after his three eldest children give their testimony, the New York attorney general’s office said. Trump and his children were already on New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) witness list, though a judge decided earlier today that…

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