The Latest Breaking News from Renato Mariotti

Smith threat "puts Cannon on notice"

Special counsel asks judge to rule quickly so he can appeal if the court accepts Trump's defense

Salon · Apr 3, 2024

Experts: Willis' conduct risks blowback

Fulton D.A. could face gag order or disqualification over latest comments in election subversion case

Salon · Mar 25, 2024

Experts: New Trump post will backfire

“Now he can’t claim hardship to get a stay,” Norm Eisen says after Trump boasts $500 million “IN CASH”

Salon · Mar 22, 2024

Experts eviscerate Habba's trial debacle

"Glaringly obvious" incompetence on display as judge tells jury to "disregard everything Ms. Habba just said"

Salon · Jan 18, 2024

Trump claims Smith filing is "illegal"

Trump may be forced to give up key defense argument or be exposed to "perjury-fest bloodbath," legal expert says

Salon · Dec 28, 2023

Experts rip Musk's Media Matters suit

"The lawsuit is here. Thermonuclear it is not," attorney says, teasing that "discovery will be fun"

Salon · Nov 21, 2023

Trump lawyer botches gag order arguments

The three-judge panel appeared likely to uphold but limit Judge Chutkan's gag order on the former president

Salon · Nov 20, 2023

Sins of the father: Could Joe Bankman go to jail for helping his son run FTX?

“They were living high on the hog while advising a bunch of twentysomethings who had no idea what they were doing,” said a a white-collar defense specialist.

Fortune · Nov 13, 2023

Expert: Trump "admitting to more fraud"

Former prosecutor warns result of trial will be "disastrous for Trump"

Salon · Nov 6, 2023

Expert alarmed over $2M Weisselberg deal

"That is likely on his mind as he testifies," ex-prosecutor says as court proceedings reveal contract

Salon · Oct 12, 2023