Politics May 24 What to watch for in Trump trial’s closing arguments, from a law school professor For both prosecutors and defense attorneys, the closing arguments serve to tell the jury why the evidence is believable or not, why and how the facts are linked or not and, most importantly, why their decision to either acquit or… By Jules Epstein, The Conversation
Politics Apr 23 Judge to weigh in on request to hold Trump in contempt for breaking gag order The hearing could result in further financial punishment for Trump, who last year was fined $15,000 for twice violating a gag order imposed at his New York civil fraud trial. But whether it deters him from future incendiary comments, or… By Gary Fields, Associated Press
Nation Apr 21 Who are the key players at Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial? Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial shifts to opening statements Monday, followed by the start of witness testimony. Here's a look at the key players in the historic first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Politics Apr 18 Jury selection in Trump hush money trial enters final stretch, opening remarks as soon as next week The dismissals on Thursday bring down to five the number of jurors seated so far. By Michael Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Eric Tucker, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press
Apr 11 As he prepares to prosecute Trump, NYC DA Bragg says hush money criminal trial not about politics By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press The upcoming trial over hush money payments allegedly made by Trump during the 2016 election will test Bragg’s efforts to portray himself as apolitical in the face of relentless attacks from the Republican former president and his supporters. Continue reading
Mar 25 Trump to return to court for a crucial hearing in his hush money case after new evidence delayed his trial By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press A judge will weigh on Monday when the former President Donald Trump will go on trial in his New York hush money case. Continue reading
Feb 26 Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg asks judge for gag order in Trump’s hush-money case By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Jury selection in the case is scheduled to begin March 25. The judge, Juan Manuel Merchan, didn't immediately rule. Continue reading
May 10 New York City Mayor Eric Adams calls fatal subway chokehold a ‘tragedy that never should have happened’ By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Adams pledged Wednesday to do more to help people like Neely who are experiencing mental health crises. Neely died on May 1 when U.S. Marine veteran Daniel Penny put him in a chokehold aboard a subway train in Manhattan. Continue reading
Apr 17 Trump’s House Republican allies take fight to Manhattan, confronting DA Bragg By Michael Sisak, Associated Press Republicans upset with Donald Trump's indictment are escalating their war on the prosecutor who charged him. Continue reading