Trump tests the tolerance of judges and even his own lawyers Former President Donald Trump's rhetoric could be setting him up for an ugly clash with judges overseeing the criminal cases against him. WEKU · Aug 18, 2023
Joe Biden says US, Japan and South Korea ‘doubling down’ on joint defense against security threats – as it happened US president, Yoon Suk Yeol and Fumio Kishida meet as they agree to take trilateral defence cooperation to ‘unprecedented levels’ The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2023
Trump attacks on judges are ‘crossing the line’. Will he be punished? The former president’s behaviour would pose serious legal perils for a normal defendant – but Donald Trump is no normal defendant. Josh Marcus reports The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Trump attacks on judges may be ‘crossing the line,’ but experts say he will avoid punishment The former president’s behaviour would pose serious legal perils for a normal defendant – but Donald Trump is no normal defendant. Josh Marcus reports The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Trump proposes date for trial for subverting 2020 election – in three years Special counsel Jack Smith has asked for the trial to begin in Washington DC on 2 January 2024 The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Trump can’t help himself: Experts warn ex-president is going to Truth Social himself into trouble Ex-president could violate protective order or trigger a new one, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Ex-federal judge warns Trump that his ‘inexcusable’ attacks on judges could ‘imperil’ his cases J Michael Luttig branded the former president’s online attacks ‘a grave disservice to the nation’ The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Woman threatens to kill judge for Trump Abigail Jo Shry was arrested after also allegedly threatening the life of Texas Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee Salon · Aug 17, 2023
A Texas woman is charged with threatening the judge overseeing Trump's Jan. 6 trial Abigail Jo Shry is accused of calling the judge's chambers and leaving a voicemail threatening to "kill anyone" who went after the ex-president, including Democrats and members of the LGBTQ community. WEKU · Aug 17, 2023
Trump indictment sparks fears of calls to violence as Georgia grand jury doxxed – as it happened This blog is now closed, but continuing coverage of Trump’s Georgia indictment can be found here and here. The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2023
Trump will call for violence After four indictments. he's completely fueled by rage. We have to be ready for the likely consequences Salon · Aug 17, 2023
Texas woman charged with threatening to kill judge overseeing Donald Trump case Abigail Jo Shry allegedly threatened to kill Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing Trump’s criminal trial Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023
Woman arrested and charged with threatening to kill judge presiding over Trump’s Jan 6 case Suspect issued threatening messages against judge Tanya Chutkan and ‘all Democrats in Washington DC and LGBTQ community people’, court documents say The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023 Texas woman accused of threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump election case and a congresswoman Abigail Jo Shry of Alvin, Texas, is accused of threatening to kill Judge Tanya Chutkan and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat who is running for mayor of Houston.
The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2023 Trump’s free-speech defense in January 6 case is danger to democracy, experts say Ex-president and allies portray drive to stay in power as free speech matter, but ex-DoJ officials say his actions went beyond
Salon · Aug 16, 2023 "Teflon Don" is not inevitable Trump still believes he's untouchable, and so do his dangerous followers. It's time for consequences that count
Salon · Aug 16, 2023 Profs: Trump's D.C. lawyers at risk too Trump’s free speech faces court-ordered limits – and his lawyers need to watch themselves as well
The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2023 Witness tampering? Samuel Bankman-Fried earned a judge’s rebuke The disgraced mogul was jailed after he leaked his ex-girlfriend’s private writings
Zenger · Aug 15, 2023 Former President Can’t Rant About All Evidence Jack Smith gathered before a federal judge to prevent Donald Trump from sharing information on potential witnesses.
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023 Who is Scott McAfee? The judge assigned to Trump’s Georgia election plot case Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee was appointed to the Superior Court of Fulton County earlier this year by Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp – who Mr Trump pressured after the 2020 election
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023 Trump is Truth-ing his way into more legal hot water with attacks on Jan 6 case judge Ex-president attacked judge in Truth Social posting just hours after being warned against it
Salon · Aug 14, 2023 Experts: Trump is "witness tampering" "This is going to go so very badly for Trump," predicted MSNBC legal analyst Katie Phang
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
Salon · Aug 14, 2023 Trump "dares" Judge Chutkan with attack Trump claimed the judge overseeing his election conspiracy case "obviously wants me behind bars"