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One Big Wrinkle in Georgia Case: It Might Be Televised

This case against Trump is also far broader in scope than his previous indictments

(Newser) - Monday night's Georgia indictment may be the fourth of former President Trump, but it is different from the others in key ways. For starters, Trump would not be able to attempt to pardon himself should he be re-elected because it's a state case. Also:
  • Televised: Unlike a federal
...

Trump Responds to New Indictment
Trump Responds
to New Indictment
Aug 15, 2023 6:22 AM CDT

Trump Responds to New Indictment

Former president calls it election interference

(Newser) - The sweeping indictment that came out of Georgia late Monday accuses former President Trump of election interference. But in a Truth Social post, Trump accuses his accusers of the same thing. "Why didn't they Indict 2.5 years ago?" he asked. "Because they wanted to do it...

Georgia Grand Jury Returns Indictments, but Details Scant
Georgia Grand Jury Has
Indicted Donald Trump
UPDATED
Aug 14, 2023 10:54 PM CDT

Georgia Grand Jury Has Indicted Donald Trump

It's the 4th criminal case against him

(Newser) - The grand jury investigating Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 loss in Georgia has indicted the former president, in what is the fourth criminal case Trump now faces. Trump was indicted on 13 charges in all, including violating Georgia's RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) law, solicitation...

For Trump, the Georgia Case Holds a Big Threat
A Georgia Worry for Trump:
Pardon-Proof Charges
the rundown
Aug 14, 2023 10:25 AM CDT

A Georgia Worry for Trump: Pardon-Proof Charges

Former president is expected to be indicted on state charges soon

(Newser) - It looks like the fourth indictment of Donald Trump could come as soon as Tuesday , this time out of Georgia. There, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been investigating the former president's efforts to overturn his narrow 2020 election loss in the state. A grand jury is on...

Georgia's Case Against Trump to Reach Grand Jury This Week

Witnesses report they're to testify Tuesday

(Newser) - Witnesses including a former lieutenant governor say they expect to testify on Tuesday, an indication that a Georgia grand jury will begin hearing the election interference case against former President Donald Trump this week. Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and independent journalist George Chidi confirmed their appearances have been scheduled,...

New Charges: Trump, Employee Tried to Destroy Video Evidence
Trump, Valet Enter Plea
in Documents Case
UPDATED
Aug 10, 2023 10:50 AM CDT

Trump, Valet Enter Plea in Documents Case

They plead not guilty; arraignment of new defendant, Mar-a-Lago property boss, postponed

(Newser) - Donald Trump aide Walt Nauta appeared in a federal courtroom on Thursday to plead not guilty to charges in a superseding indictment in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Trump also entered a plea of not guilty to charges, including new allegations that he tried to delete security footage, but he...

Prof: Prosecuting Trump May Have 'Terrible Consequences'

Harvard's Jack Goldsmith warns that the move just isn't worth it in a 'NYT' essay

(Newser) - The Justice Department and special counsel Jack Smith made a "tragic choice" in deciding to go after former President Trump , argues Harvard Law professor Jack Goldsmith in a New York Times essay. To be clear, it's not a defense of Trump—Goldsmith calls the former president's efforts...

Trump Team Stresses New Theme in Defense

His words about overturning election were 'aspirational,' not criminal, says attorney Lauro

(Newser) - One of former President Trump's attorneys made the "full Ginsburg" on Sunday—the shorthand for appearing on all the major political shows—and emphasized a new word in his client's defense: "aspirational." As in, Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results were not...

Pence: If Called to Testify in Trump Case, Here's What I'll Do

Former VP says he'll comply with the law, tell the truth

(Newser) - What will Mike Pence do if called to testify in the case against former President Trump for alleged election interference? "I have no plans to testify, but, look, we'll always comply with the law," he said in a CNN interview that aired Sunday on State of the ...

Trump Lawyer: Pence Could Deliver Acquittal

John Lauro also raises a 'technical violation' of Constitution defense

(Newser) - A lawyer for Donald Trump said Sunday that he'd be pleased to see former Vice President Mike Pence on the witness stand when his client is tried on charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election results. "I read his book very carefully, and if he testifies...

Trump's Social Media Post Spurs Swift DOJ Response

Judge sets Monday deadline for defense's answer to special counsel's request for protective order on evidence

(Newser) - This story has been updated with the judge's deadline. When Donald Trump was arraigned on Thursday on felony charges that he tried to overturn results of the 2020 election, he was told he wouldn't be detained. The presiding judge warned the former president, however, that it was a...

How Trump, Jack Smith Interacted in the Courtroom
How Trump, Jack Smith
Interacted at the Arraignment
the rundown
Aug 4, 2023 8:21 AM CDT

How Trump, Jack Smith Interacted at the Arraignment

There were many glances, but was there eye contact?

(Newser) - It was a historic moment as former President Trump was arraigned on federal charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Washington, DC, on Thursday. But was there a "historic glance"? Trump and special counsel Jack Smith—the man behind the charges that could see the...

For Trump's Jury Pool, Capitol Attack Hit Home

Event was traumatic for people who live in DC, but that doesn't mean they couldn't be fair

(Newser) - For the members of the jury that will decide whether to hold former President Trump criminally responsible for his actions to remain in office after the end of his term, the attack on the Capitol hit close to home. When rioters charged the building after listening to Trump's instructions...

Trump: This Arraignment Is a &#39;Great Honor&#39;
Defiant Trump States
His Case: 'Not Guilty'
UPDATED
Aug 3, 2023 3:33 PM CDT

Defiant Trump States His Case: 'Not Guilty'

Before arriving at court, former president called his arraignment a 'great honor'

(Newser) - Donald Trump returned to Washington on Thursday, this time to face arraignment on felony charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election results:
  • In court: After flying from New Jersey to DC, the former president arrived at a federal courthouse across the street from the Capitol on Thursday afternoon,
...

Police 'Prepared' for Trump Arraignment

Security boosted ahead of 4pm ET hearing in Washington

(Newser) - Some online commenters have called for an "armed revolution" since Tuesday's indictment of former President Trump on four felony charges. But Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger doesn't expect much drama Thursday when Trump is arraigned at the federal courthouse in Washington, DC, where more than 1,000...

Trump Speaks Out on Eve of Arraignment

Says latest indictment simply proves how 'corrupt' US is under Biden

(Newser) - Former President Trump was slamming his latest indictment on the eve of his arraignment Thursday in Washington, DC. In an all-caps post to his Truth Social platform Wednesday, Trump said the case against him—on charges that he tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election—proves that...

Indictment Leaves Clues to Reputed Co-Conspirators

Giuliani, Eastman, and Powell are among those whose actions match those listed in the case against Trump

(Newser) - The federal indictment of Donald Trump issued Tuesday left a half-dozen names out, but it detailed actions it says the accused co-conspirators took to help the defeated president stay in office. The accounts provided, added to other reported information and the findings of the House committee that investigated the Jan....

Pence: Trump Was Surrounded by 'Crackpot Lawyers'

Former VP steps up criticism of onetime boss

(Newser) - Mike Pence declined to comment on the merits of the latest federal indictment of Donald Trump on Wednesday—but the former vice president did step up his criticism of his onetime boss. He said he "dismissed" Trump's demand that he reject the Electoral College results on Jan. 6,...

Trump Says He Faces Up to 561 Years in Prison

He sends out fundraising email after latest indictment

(Newser) - Donald Trump, who was indicted for the third time on Tuesday, asked his supporters for money Wednesday, saying he could face more than 500 years in prison. "With Crooked Joe's corrupt DOJ having unlawfully INDICTED yours truly yet again, reports indicate that I could now face a combined...

6 Takes on Trump&#39;s Most Serious Indictment Yet
Pundits Weigh
In on Latest
Trump Indictment
OPINION
Aug 2, 2023 10:30 AM CDT

Pundits Weigh In on Latest Trump Indictment

Lying isn't criminal, argues one defender

(Newser) - There have been very different reactions to the third criminal case against Donald Trump from the left and from the right. But if Democrats and Republicans can agree on one thing, it's that the indictment related to Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election...

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