The Latest Breaking News from Bennett Gershman

Luigi Mangione New York murder trial postponed after guilty plea in federal case

Lawyers seek dismissal of state charges after Mangione pleaded guilty in federal case over Brian Thompson killing

The Guardian - US · Aug 17

Pam Bondi's hearing erupts into chaos

Bondi may have lied under oath and had documents detailing the search history of lawmakers

Salon · Feb 13

Trump's guilt was "easily provable"

Jack Smith's report on Trump's 2020 election subversion shows the president-elect was lucky to avoid a trial

Salon · Jan 14, 2025

Expert: Roberts has "lost his authority"

New report shows Roberts' immunity ruling was "incoherent" and "manufactured," legal scholars told Salon

Salon · Jul 31, 2024

"Stunning" SCOTUS ruling alarms experts

The ruling even barred courts from trying to "inquire into the president's motives"

Salon · Jul 1, 2024

"Aggravating factors" in Trump sentence

Jail previously seemed "very unlikely," says law prof. Adam Shlahet. “I'm thinking it's more likely now”

Salon · Jun 8, 2024

Legal experts: SCOTUS won't save Trump

Trump could try to turn to SCOTUS but his arguments are "long shots," says UCLA Law Prof. Rick Hasen

Salon · Jun 3, 2024

"That's when judges hand down jail time"

Judge Juan Merchan could impose a "creative sentence" — but Trump is making jail stint more likely

Salon · Jun 1, 2024

Experts question Trump defense strategy

The former president's defense team has begun calling its own witnesses, but none are likely game changers

Salon · May 20, 2024

Prof: Trump lawyer may have "bored" jury

“The defense is engaged in a theatrical play that has little bearing on the facts,” says law Prof. Bennett Gershman

Salon · May 16, 2024