The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Weissmann

Trump tries "planted evidence" defense

The Trump team's latest defense tactic is "the last refuge of a scoundrel," says ex-prosecutor Andrew Weissmann

Salon · May 3, 2024

Expert: DA sunk Trump's Cohen strategy

The testimony was “so powerful” that the public should “recalibrate” how it views the case, argues Andrew Weissmann

Salon · May 1, 2024

Trump witness attacks come back to bite

Judge Juan Merchan agreed with prosecutors that former President Donald Trump can't be trusted with witness names

Salon · Apr 19, 2024

Expert: Trump may have violated bail

Trump could be remanded into custody if it is determined his post constitutes a threat, Andrew Weissmann says

Salon · Apr 1, 2024

Trump Trying To Run Out The Clock On Prosecutors

Facing a total of 88 felony charges in four separate federal and state cases, Donald Trump is employing a simple tactic that has always served him well in the past -- running out the clock.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2024

Trump's "stunningly embarrassing" filing

Filing shows Trump is "lying," reluctant to "squander limited assets" or deemed untrustworthy, law professor says

Salon · Mar 21, 2024

Supreme Court examines whether government can combat disinformation online

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit are Missouri, Louisiana and five individuals who were either banned from social media during the pandemic or whose posts, they say, were not prominently featured.

WEKU · Mar 18, 2024

Experts: Shocking delay may derail trial

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's push for a 30-day delay may end up scuttling the trial completely, law professor warns

Salon · Mar 16, 2024

Expert: "Cannon has a lot to answer for"

"That's really not right," Andrew Weissmann says as witness speaks out while trial stalls

Salon · Mar 13, 2024

Cannon caused witness to complicate case

Key witness goes public after Judge Cannon said she would release the names of the witnesses in documents case

Salon · Mar 12, 2024