Feb 15 Trump’s New York hush-money case gets March trial date, judge rules By Michael Sisak, Associated Press Judge Juan Manuel Merchan said Thursday he made the decision after speaking with the judge in Trump's now-delayed federal election interference case in the nation's capital. Continue reading
Feb 14 As Trump’s hush money trial approaches, what’s at stake? By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Judge Juan Manuel Merchan is expected to rule Thursday on key pretrial issues and say for certain if the former president's trial will begin as scheduled on March 25. Continue reading
Oct 04 Ronaldo hush-money settlement faces fresh scrutiny in U.S. appeals court By Ken Ritter, Scott Sonner, Associated Press Lawyers for international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo were back in court in a legal battle over the hush money he allegedly paid in 2010 to a woman who accused him of raping her in Las Vegas. Continue reading
Sep 20 Trump’s New York hush-money trial could overlap with state’s presidential primary By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill setting the state's presidential primary for April 2, potentially putting former President Donald Trump on the ballot as he stands trial in Manhattan for a hush-money criminal case. Continue reading
Aug 01 Trump has been indicted for a 3rd time. Here’s where all the investigations stand By Associated Press Trump, a Republican, has denied any wrongdoing and says he is being targeted by Democrats trying to keep him from reclaiming the presidency. Continue reading
Jul 19 Federal judge rejects Trump’s bid to move hush-money criminal case, keeping it in New York state court By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein's decision Wednesday sets the stage for Trump to stand trial in state court in Manhattan as early as next spring, overlapping with the 2024 presidential primary season. Continue reading
Jun 15 Analysis: The complicated questions around indicting a former president, according to a criminal law expert By Ronald S. Sullivan Jr., The Conversation A state prosecutor has charged former president Donald Trump with violating New York business laws. A federal prosecutor has charged him with violating national security laws. Continue reading
Apr 12 Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen, a key witness in criminal case By Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has sued the key witness in his criminal case, accusing one-time lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen of "vast reputational harm" for talking publicly about the hush-money payments at the heart of the case. Continue reading
Apr 10 Trump working to use criminal charges for help in presidential campaign By Michelle L. Price, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Trump has been claiming the 34 felony charges filed against him last week are part of a plot to interfere with the 2024 presidential election. Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch 6:50 Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsification of business records By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan, Matt Loffman, Tess Conciatori Former President Donald Trump was arrested and arraigned in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday, becoming the first U.S. president to face criminal charges. He pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records relating to hush money payments during… Continue watching