Sep 08 Special grand jury in Georgia case recommended Sen. Graham, 2 ex-senators and Michael Flynn be charged By Kate Brumback, Associated Press While most of the intrigue in the inner workings of the case has diminished with the filing of charges, it is notable that the special grand jury recommended many people who were not actually indicted. They include Graham of South… Continue reading
Sep 08 Georgia grand jury report that led to Trump indictment to be released By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A judge is expected to release the full report compiled by a special grand jury that helped an investigation by the Georgia prosecutor who ultimately indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 others. Continue reading
Sep 07 Trump White House official Peter Navarro convicted of contempt after defying House Jan. 6 subpoena By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Thursday's verdict came after a short trial for Navarro, a trade adviser under President Donald Trump who later promoted the Republican's baseless claims of 2020 election voter fraud. Continue reading
Sep 07 What you need to know about Kenneth Chesebro’s 2020 election charges By Justin Stabley, Kenichi Serino Attorney Kenneth Chesebro faces seven counts in Fulton County, Georgia, and is believed to be one of six unidentified co-conspirators in special counsel Jack Smith's federal indictment. Both are focused on Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Continue reading
Sep 07 Georgia district attorney in 2020 election case against Trump and others seeks protections for jurors By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The Georgia prosecutor who has brought charges accusing Trump and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state is asking the judge in the case to take steps to protect jurors in the… Continue reading
Sep 07 13 presidential libraries from Hoover to Obama warn of fragile state of U.S. democracy By Gary Fields, Associated Press Concern for U.S. democracy has prompted the entities supporting 13 presidential libraries dating back to Herbert Hoover to call for a recommitment to the country's bedrock principles, including the rule of law and respecting diverse beliefs. Continue reading
Sep 06 Trump White House adviser Navarro acted ‘above the law’ in defying Jan. 6 Committee, prosecutors say By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The prosecutors summarized their case at a trial Wednesday for Peter Navarro, who had promoted Trump's baseless claims of mass voter fraud in 2020. Continue reading
Sep 06 Truth Social gets a lifeline after deadline for a big cash infusion is extended for a year By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Donald's Trump's Truth Social got a lifeline this week after a blank-check company that could infuse the social media platform with cash agreed to extend a critical deadline for a year. Continue reading
Sep 06 E. Jean Carroll scores another victory after winning a sex abuse and defamation lawsuit against Trump By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Four months after a civil trial jury found Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, a federal judge has ruled still more of the ex-president's comments about her were libelous. Continue reading
Sep 06 Colorado lawsuit contends Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ clause bars Trump from running again for president By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The lawsuit, citing the 14th Amendment, is likely the initial step in a legal challenge that seems destined for the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue reading