On Monday afternoon, in a decision that shouldn't surprise anyone, Judge Juan Merchan decided on the motion of President-elect Donald Trump to stay sentencing for his Manhattan criminal case. Trump's lawyers filed a motion on Monday asking Merchan for a delay in the sentencing, which is currently scheduled for January 10. Trump will appeal the ruling of the court … [Read more...] about Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Delay Sentencing
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Fani Willis Removed from Leading Donald Trump Prosecution in Major Legal Twist
Fulton County DA Fani Willis was officially disqualified in the case against Donald Trump. This is a huge blow for the prosecution. A court of appeals ruled Thursday morning that the conflicts of interest she had were too severe for her to continue in the case. This comes after years of a fight over Willis' affair, which she had with Nathan Wade. She hired Wade to … [Read more...] about Fani Willis Removed from Leading Donald Trump Prosecution in Major Legal Twist
Democrats Fume as Jack Smith Misses Chance to Prosecute Trump Before Election
Jack Smith, Special Counsel for the Justice Department, has moved to dismiss federal criminal charges against Donald Trump. He argues that it's against Justice Department policy to pursue criminal charges against a president-elect. Democrats are already weeping and gnashing teeth about this development, and we know why. The D.C. case of election … [Read more...] about Democrats Fume as Jack Smith Misses Chance to Prosecute Trump Before Election
Georgia State Senator Calls for Death Penalty in Laken Riley Case, But Raises Additional Concerns
It seems that the heartbreaking story of Laken Riley isn't over. Laken Riley's killer Jose Ibarra has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. You would think this would be the end. Colton Moore is a Republican state senator from Georgia who wants the Georgia Attorney General to intervene to demand the death penalty. Jose Ibarra (26), an illegal immigrant … [Read more...] about Georgia State Senator Calls for Death Penalty in Laken Riley Case, But Raises Additional Concerns