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Expert: SCOTUS may bail out Trump in Ga.

The Georgia case is "pardon-proof" — but it's not SCOTUS-proof, warns NYU Law Professor Ryan Goodman

Salon · Aug 16, 2023

Experts rip Meadows bid to dodge Willis

Even if Meadows can move the case, Fani Willis would still be the prosecutor and a president still can't pardon him

Salon · Aug 16, 2023

Secret memo shows "real" Jan 6 architect

"You know it's a problem when your lawyer isn't willing to say he's advising you to follow the plan he's proposing"

Salon · Aug 9, 2023

Here Is Why Trump's 'Contingent' Electors Say They Did Nothing Illegal

Republicans who participated in the scheme say they relied on legal advice grounded in historical precedent.

Reason · Jul 20, 2023

Fake electors face "open and shut" case

"Critiques are misconceived," experts say, arguing Michigan AG Dana Nessel's indictment "got it just right"

Salon · Jul 19, 2023

2nd Trump aide may have perjured himself

"He'll have to pick cooperation or indictment," says former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance

Salon · Jul 14, 2023

DOJ eyes Trump's "whole criminal gang"

New Jan. 6 probe details reveal "evidence of wire fraud," law professor says

Salon · Jun 27, 2023

Experts: Smith can sidestep Trump judge

Special counsel could bring new charges related to Trump's Bedminster conduct in New Jersey, ex-prosecutors say

Salon · Jun 14, 2023

Trump sits silently in Miami courtroom, pleads not guilty in historic case

MIAMI — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Miami federal court to a 37-count indictment accusing him of deliberately keeping at his Palm Beach estate government documents that contained highly sensitive defense, weapons and nuclear information and of obstructing efforts by U.S. authorities to reclaim them.

Miami Herald · Jun 13, 2023

Meadows testimony kept secret from Trump

Meadows' testimony before special counsel's grand jury seems to have been "kept secret from Trump team"

Salon · Jun 7, 2023