Politics Jun 10 Judge Cannon denies Trump bid to dismiss certain counts, but strikes paragraph from classified documents indictment By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Politics Apr 22 How opening statements in Trump’s hush money criminal trial will make history Prosecutors accuse Donald Trump of a hush money scheme aimed at preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public. By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Eric Tucker, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press
Politics Apr 12 For history-making case against a former president, Manhattan court must first find a dozen jurors The criminal proceedings present a challenge for the court, the lawyers and the everyday citizens who find themselves in the jury pool. By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Politics Mar 01 WATCH: Closing statements in hearing to possibly remove Fani Willis from Trump Georgia election case The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has indicated that he will rule within the next two weeks on whether to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case over a romantic relationship with… By Kate Brumback, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Politics Feb 16 Fani Willis’ father testifies he didn’t know until recently about her relationship with prosecutor Georgia prosecutors sought to knock down misconduct allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday, calling her father to the witness stand to testify about his knowledge of her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she hired to… By Kate Brumback, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Feb 15 Witness says DA Fani Willis and Nathan Wade started a relationship years earlier than claimed By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A former friend and co-worker of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified Thursday that Willis’ personal relationship with a special prosecutor began before he was hired in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 25 Trump’s 2024 trials: Where they stand and what to expect By Joshua Barajas, Hannah Grabenstein, Molly Finnegan, Kenichi Serino The typical politicking that goes along with his reelection bid will overlap with his ongoing – and packed – court calendar. Continue reading
Nov 10 Trump’s classified documents trial won’t be delayed but federal judge moves back other deadlines By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The ruling from U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is at least a modest victory for special counsel Jack Smith’s team, which had vigorously rejected efforts to push off the trial beyond its scheduled start date of May 20, 2024. Continue reading
Nov 06 As Trump testifies, judge in civil fraud trial reminds him that it’s ‘not a political rally’ By Jill Colvin, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The testimony gives Donald Trump the opportunity to try to use the witness stand as a campaign platform, but its under-oath format, before a judge who has already fined him for incendiary comments outside of court, also invites clear peril. Continue reading
Nov 01 Donald Trump Jr. says he never worked on key documents at father’s civil fraud trial By Michael Sisak, Associated Press Trump Jr. said he signed off on statements as a trustee, but had left the work to outside accountants and the company's then-finance chief, Allen Weisselberg. Continue reading