Sep 11 Active-duty Marine gets probation and community service for storming Capitol on Jan. 6 By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The judge told Hellonen that she can't fathom why he violated his oath to protect and defend the Constitution by joining the Jan. 6, 2021 riot. Continue reading
Sep 09 Do unbiased jurors exist to serve at Trump’s 2020 election trials in the age of social media? By Thaddeus Hoffmeister, The Conversation As trial dates approach for former President Donald Trump’s indictments, both he and prosecutors are already claiming it will be hard to secure an impartial jury. Continue reading
Sep 08 What you need to know about Jeffrey Clark’s 2020 election charges By Hannah Grabenstein Prosecutors say Clark tried to send a Justice Department document to Georgia officials, falsely claiming the department had “identified significant concerns that may have impacted the outcome of the election in multiple States, including the State of Georgia."… Continue reading
Sep 08 Trump hosts a $100,000-per-person fundraiser to help Giuliani pay legal bills By Associated Press Giuliani is facing a barrage of legal fees, fines, sanctions and damages related to his work helping Trump try to overturn his 2020 election loss and other cases. Continue reading
Sep 08 Read the full Georgia grand jury report that recommended more indictments in the 2020 election case By Hannah Grabenstein, Molly Finnegan Thirty-nine people were originally recommended for charges by a Georgia special grand jury that investigated former President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election in that state, according to a report released Friday. Read it here. Continue reading
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