The Latest Breaking News from Dennis Aftergut

New evidence is "kryptonite" for Trump

“It is very, very powerful evidence" of Trump's intent, says ex-U.S. Attorney Harry Litman

Salon · Jan 9, 2024

Former DOJ lawyer on Trump's "peril"

Charges against Trump almost "open and shut," says Dennis Aftergut — and prosecutors will ask for prison time

Salon · Jun 12, 2023

Do These Seditious Conspiracy Convictions Prove the Capitol Riot 'Was Not Spontaneous'?

A jury convicted members of the Proud Boys without evidence of an explicit plot, let alone one that most of the rioters were trying to execute.

Reason · May 5, 2023

Trump lawyers feel heat as legal net tightens on plot to overturn election

Jeffrey Clark, Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman face escalating legal threats amid expanding DoJ investigation and explosive testimony

The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2022

Searing testimony increases odds of charges against Trump, experts say

Former prosecutors say January 6 hearings have delivered ‘compelling evidence that Trump committed crimes’

The Guardian - US · Jun 19, 2022

US Justice Department could be zeroing in on Trump lawyers, experts say

Subpoenas for information on Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman’s roles in the fake electors scheme were issued in April

The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2022

Is Trump in his sights? Garland under pressure to charge ex-president

Trump’s legal jeopardy about the January 6 insurrection is growing but experts say attorney general must move carefully

The Guardian - US · Apr 10, 2022

Legal experts on Trump's pardon offers

Legal experts say Trump's statements at a recent Texas rally may cause him even more legal problems

Salon · Feb 8, 2022

Trump’s incendiary Texas speech may have deepened his legal troubles, experts say

Promising pardons for insurrectionists and calling for protests if indicted could help make a case for obstruction of justice

The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2022

Experts hail "historic" Jan 6 indictment

The Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy charge "sends a message that the prosecutorial door...has officially swung open"

Salon · Jan 18, 2022