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The Legally Authorized Charges Against Donald Trump and Hunter Biden Don't Tell Us What Justice Requires

The nature of their conduct is a better indicator of the punishment they deserve.

Reason

The most serious Trump indictment yet – a criminal law scholar explains the charges of using ‘dishonesty, fraud and deceit’ to cling to power

The Justice Department announced its second federal indictment of former president Donald J. Trump on Aug. 1, 2023. The charges are groundbreaking and not just because a former president is facing multiple criminal charges.

The Conversation

Takeaways from the Trump indictment that alleges a campaign of 'fraud and deceit'

The indictment of Donald Trump on Tuesday marks the first time that the former president has been formally held accountable for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat

The Independent UK

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Dallas attorney Sidney Powell appears to be “co-conspirator” in new Trump indictment

Though she is not named in the four-count indictment filed Tuesday against Trump, the Justice Department makes numerous references to a “co-conspirator 3” whose description matches Powell, a prominent election fraud conspiracy theorist.

The Texas Tribune

The election-meddling indictment against Trump is sprawling. Here's a breakdown of the case

Former President Donald Trump has for years pushed baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him

The Independent UK

Trump charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction in Jan 6 probe

Mr Trump will appear in court to answer the charges on 3 August

The Independent UK

Donald Trump is charged over efforts to overturn results of 2020 election

The case centers on the two months after the November 2020 election when Trump refused to accept his loss and spread lies that victory was stolen from him. The turmoil led to the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021,

Chicago Sun-Times

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Trump indicted — had 6 co-conspirators

Trump was charged with multiple conspiracy counts in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation

Salon

Trump charged with 4 felony counts for attempt to overturn the 2020 election

Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on four counts related to efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to court documents.

WEKU

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn results of 2020 presidential election

Donald Trump was charged Tuesday in a Justice Department investigation into his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the US Capitol.

France 24

Trump indicted for his efforts to overturn 2020 presidential election results. Follow live updates

Donald Trump has been charged by the Justice Department for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election

The Independent UK

Trump defense "not admissible in court"

“It would subject him to cross-examination about all of his prior admissions,” warns ex-U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade

Salon

Trump indicted in Washington over Jan. 6 attack on Capitol - Roll Call

A grand jury indicted Donald Trump on four federal charges Tuesday tied to his effort to overturn his loss in the 2020 election

Roll Call

"Trump has no way to escape"

Kenneth McCallion is a former Justice Department prosecutor who also worked for the New York State Attorney General

Salon

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Hunter Biden sold ‘illusion of access’ to his father, former business partner tells Congress

The House Oversight Committee interviewed Devon Archer as part of its expanding congressional inquiry into the Biden family businesses that may lead to impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden.

The Independent UK

Mar-a-Lago property manager makes first court appearance in Trump documents case

Documents case has widened as second DoJ investigation expected to result in more charges soon

The Independent UK

Hunter Biden's former business partner appears for closed-door interview with GOP-led committee

Hunter Biden’s former business partner has appeared for closed-door testimony on Capitol Hill, with Republicans planning to question him about claims that President Joe Biden was directly involved in his younger son’s financial dealings

The Conversation

Justice Department launches civil rights investigation of Memphis police – 4 essential reads about holding police accountable

Seven months after the horrific beating death by police of Memphis, Tennessee, motorist Tyre Nichols, the Justice Department, on July 27, 2023, launched a civil rights investigation into allegations the Memphis Police Department routinely used excessive force and, on a systemic basis, discriminated against Black residents.

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Facing legal peril, Trump calls on GOP to rally around him and focus on investigating Biden

Donald Trump Trump embraces his legal woes, turning them into the core message of his bid to return to the White House as he accuses Joe Biden of using the Justice Department to go after a political rival.

The Independent UK

Charges Trump showed classified documents to golf club guests ‘concerning’, says Nikki Haley

Comments are a sign that Republicans may be becoming more relaxed about criticising the ex-president over alleged crimes

Reason

Trump's Alleged Cover-Up of His Cover-Up Reinforces the Obstruction Charges Against Him

While it remains unclear how sensitive the documents he retained were, his attempts to conceal them are easier to prove.

Salon

Experts worry Cannon "may fall for" ploy

"This is our first real chance to see where Judge Cannon is on everything," ex-FBI official says

The Independent UK

With Trump newly indicted, here's what to know about the documents case and what’s next

Donald Trump has been indicted on three additional charges in a case that accuses him of illegally possessing classified documents

The Independent UK

How a bombshell leaked tape landed Trump with his latest criminal charge

It’s been two years since Donald Trump sat down for an interview for a new book. Now that conversation is coming back to haunt him. Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK

Is Donald Trump going to prison?

The former president is at the centre of several federal investigations and criminal cases

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