Georgia’s election investigation: who are the main characters in Trump’s case? Inquiry could have far-reaching implications for Trump and his chances of winning the Republican 2024 nomination The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2023
MAGA conspiracy theorist Kari Lake rails against Trump indictment – with conspiracy about Epstein’s death Ms Lake is a staunch Mr Trump ally who has long pushed conspiracy theories – including supporting his false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
Jack Goldsmith Responds to Critics on the Dangers of Prosecuting (or not Prosecuting) Trump for Trying to Overturn the 2020 Election I was one of the critics he responded to, and in this post I offer a rejoinder. Reason · Aug 15, 2023
Can Donald Trump still run for president after charges over 2020 election? Trump faces federal indictments and criminal and civil cases in several states The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
Trump’s Georgia charges are a win for voting rights leaders Victory heralded as a landmark achievement for Democrats, particularly the Black voters who make up much of the party’s base The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2023
What is Trump charged with in Georgia and what is the case about? Trump and his allies made an aggressive push to invalidate the election results in Georgia as part of an effort to overturn results The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2023
Allies in RICO case may flip on Trump "Star trial attorney" Fani Wllis has a strong "track record" of prosecuting racketeering cases, law professor says Salon · Aug 14, 2023
‘This is business, it will never be personal’: Georgia DA readying Donald Trump’s fourth indictment Meticulous Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis has spent more than two years investigating former president’s election-meddling in her state, writes Joe Sommerlad The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
Trump assails judge in 2020 election case after she warned him not to make inflammatory remarks Donald Trump is attacking the federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against him days after she warned him not to make inflammatory statements about the case The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
Trump blasts Jack Smith for accessing his Twitter account ‘What could he possibly find out that is not already known,’ the thrice-indicted president said The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
Jack Smith calls out Trump defence for forgetting when the Capitol riot happened ‘Not only is this claim impossible, as January 6, 2021, was two and a half years ago, but it is disingenuous,’ Special Counsel’s office writes The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
Trump's Georgia charges: Any day now Witnesses say Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis will present 2020 election charges against Trump in the next few days Salon · Aug 13, 2023
When is Trump’s trial? US special counsel proposes next year start The prosecutors would like the trial to start in a few months’ time Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023
Trump rages over Jack Smith's trial date Special counsel proposed a January 2 trial — days ahead of the Iowa Republican caucus Salon · Aug 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023 Jack Smith calls out Trump defence for forgetting when the Capitol riot happened ‘Not only is this claim impossible, as January 6, 2021, was two and a half years ago, but it is disingenuous,’ Special Counsel’s office writes
Salon · Aug 11, 2023 A crisis of lawyering: DOJ must act now The legal field is in need of serious redemption
The Week · Aug 11, 2023 Quiz of The Week: 5 - 11 August It’s been another dicey week for democracy. UK intelligence services say they have “found evidence” linking Russia to a cyberattack on the Electoral Commission, which jeopardised the data of up to 40 million British voters: the biggest data breach in UK history.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023 Jack Smith is using his past experience with autocrats against Trump, former prosecutor says ‘I think he understands the way an authoritarian can use these soft methods of increasing their power’
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023 Judge Chutkan to hear arguments in protective order fight in Trump's 2020 election conspiracy case The federal judge overseeing the 2020 election conspiracy case against Donald Trump will hear arguments over a request by prosecutors for a protective order seeking to bar the former president from publicly disclosing evidence shared by the government
France 24 · Aug 10, 2023 Prosecutors seek January 2 trial date for Trump in 2020 election conspiracy case Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s team asked a judge on Thursday to set a Jan. 2 trial date for former President Donald Trump in the case charging him with plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 Jack Smith uses Trump lawyer’s media statements against him in latest 2020 election case filing John Lauro outlined a potential defence on TV. Prosecutors say the former president’s legal team should be prepared for a January trial date
Salon · Aug 10, 2023 Expert: Trump Twitter could prove intent Legal experts break down what went on inside Twitter's court battle with Jack Smith — and its big implications
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Donald Trump in his 2020 election conspiracy case Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s team have asked a judge to set a Jan. 2 trial date for ex-President Donald Trump in the case charging him with plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss
The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2023 Trump and valet plead not guilty to new charges in classified documents case Carlos De Oliveira, the property manager of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, is also expected to enter a plea as well
Zenger · Aug 10, 2023 Trump’s Twitter Account Under Scrutiny Leading To Musk Being Fined For Contempt Of Court Special Counsel Jack Smith secured a warrant compelling X to surrender data and records tied to Donald Trump's account.